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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Given the directrix x=6 and the focus (4,2) find the equation of the parabola .. I got (y-2)^2=-4(x-5)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that correct @mathmate

OpenStudy (mathmate):

Focus is to the left of the vertex, so negative. y^2=4px, so p is negative. Then the translation to (5,2) Yep, it's correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

OpenStudy (mathmate):

You're welcome! :)

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