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G-GPE.2 Warmup M2-042-A05-V04

Derive the equation of a parabola from a focus and directrix.

Read separate focus and directrix fields from a parabola equation

Problem

Identify focus and directrix from \((y+2)^{2}=-20(x-4)\).

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Curriculum context
Course
Math II
Standard
G-GPE.2
Category
Geometry
Domain
Expressing Geometric Properties with Equations
Objective
Derive the equation of a parabola from a focus and directrix.
Problem type
Read separate focus and directrix fields from a parabola equation