Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.6 Translate and Classify Conic Sections - 9.6 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 655: 15

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We are given a parabola with vertex at $(-4, -3)$ and focus at $(1, -3)$ We can see that $h=-4\\k=-3$ The standard form for the parabola is $(y-k)^2=4p(x-h)$ Thus, $p=5$ Write an equation: $(y+3)^2=20(x+4)$
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