Question

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Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with a focus at (0, 8) and a directrix at y = -8.

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Answer 1

`F=(0,f)=(0,8)`

`y=-f=-(-8)`

`y=(1)/(4f)x^(2)`

`y=(1)/(4(-(-8)))x^(2)`

`y=(1)/(32)x^(2)`

Need to be careful with the negative signs.