Find the axis of symmetry of the parabola defined by the equation (x+9)^(2)=32(y-8)
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The given equation is \((x + 9)^2 = 32(y - 8)\). This is in the form \((x - h)^2 = 4p(y - k)\), where \((h, k)\) is the vertex of the parabola. Show more…
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