Question

Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with a focus at (0, -10) and a directrix at y = 10.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Okay, so the basic formula is: \[y= (1/4p) x^2\]

Answer 3

So, we know the focus is (0,p) and the directrix is y=-p

Use the information to create your equation:
\[y= 1/4(-10) \times x^2\]

Answer 4

Does that help?

Answer 5

Yes.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

you need the vertex
do you know it?

Answer 10

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