2. Consider the following parabola: y^2 = 16x a. Find the focus, directrix, and focal diameter. b. Graph the parabola (include the directrix and focus, in the graph)
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The given equation is of the form y^2 = 4ax. Here, 4a = 16, so a = 4. Show more…
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