OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §12.3 The Parabola · Exercise 50 · Geometry · Conic sections

The Parabola · Exercise 50

Find the equation of the parabola given information about its graph.

Vertex is $(0, 0);$ directrix is $x = 4,$ focus is $(- 4, 0) .$

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