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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the focus of the parabola given by -1/4(y+2)^2=(x-1)

hartnn (hartnn):

focus of parabola with the equation \((y+h)^2 = a(x-b)+k \) is \((a+h,k)\) now compare your equation with this standard equation and find a,h,k

OpenStudy (anonymous):

there is no a or k in this equation

hartnn (hartnn):

we need to compare equations! first multiply both sides by -4

hartnn (hartnn):

|dw:1439137783807:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't get it

hartnn (hartnn):

|dw:1439138094438:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(4+2,0)

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