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Find an equation of the parabola.Directrix: $y=-2 ;$ endpoints of latus rectum are (0,2) and (8,2)
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Since the directrix is a horizontal line, the vertex of the parabola will lie on the line midway between the two endpoints of the latus rectum. The midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (0,2) and (8,2) is (4,2). Therefore, the vertex of the parabola is Show more…
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