Since our y coefficient of 24 is positive The parabola opens up
vertical parabola equation
x2 = 4cy
4c = 24
Divide each side by 4:
4c
4
=
24
4
c = 6
Our focus is (0,6)
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Determine directrix equation:
Directrix is in the form y = c, so we have y = 6
What is the Answer?
Our focus is (0,6)
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standard horizontal parabola equation is y2 = 4cx standard vertical parabola equation is x2 = 4cy If the x coefficient is negative, then parabola opens left If the x coefficient is positive, then parabola opens right