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What is the equation of the directx for the following parabola -8(x-5)=(y+1)^2

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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

The directrix of a parabola is the vertical line found by subtracting

p from the x-coordinate h

of the vertex if the parabola opens left or right.

x=h-p

Substitute the known values of

p and h

into the formula and simplify.

x=7

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