Question

How can the equation of a parabola be derived when given the focus and the directrix?

Answer 1

@AloneS

Answer 2

@Directrix Look O.O

Answer 3

The solution is long and semi-complex.
Can you should post the details of the problem.

Answer 4

**ugh i mean can you post the details of the problem.
@pizzaqueen5

Answer 5

This is literally all it asks.

Answer 6

@AloneS

Answer 7

Umm i think google it

Answer 8

@agent0smith

Answer 9

You should have a formula sheet or something which shows how you get the equation for the parabola, from the directrix and focus.

Answer 10

Would that be the answer?

Answer 11

No, I'm not going to explain the answer. You'll have to try to, from looking at the equation of the parabola, and the focus and directrix.

Answer 12

Okay.