College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 7 - Conic Sections - Exercise Set 7.3 - Page 699: 22

Answer

$x^2=80y$

Work Step by Step

Focus: $(0,20)$; Directrix: $y=-20$ $x^2=4py$ (parabola equation) $F(0,p)$ (focus formula) $y=-p$ (directrix formula) $F(0,20)$ $4(20)=80$ $x^2=80y$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.