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Use the distance formula to write an equation of the parabola with focus F(0, -13) and directrix y=13

y=?

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Use the distance formula to write an equation of the parabola with focus F(0, -13) and-example-1

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Answer:

-1/52 x^2

Explanation:

4p(y-k)=(x-h)^2

4(-13)y=x^2

-52y=x^2

y=-1/52 x^2

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