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A ________ is defined as the set of all points $(x, y)$ in a plane that are equidistant from a fixed line, called the ________, and a fixed point, called the ________, not on the line.
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This set of points forms a curve. This curve is called a parabola. So, the first blank is filled by the term "parabola". Show more…
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