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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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PLEASE ANSWER QUICK 45 ACTUAL POINTS! Find the standard form of the equation of the-example-1

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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.
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