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Answer: c. 8(y-6) = (x-2)^2</h3>
Explanation:
The directrix is horizontal, so the axis of symmetry is vertical. We'll have an x^2 term. The vertical distance from y = 4 to y = 8 is 4 units. Cut this in half to get 2, which is the focal distance p = 2.
The point (2,4) is directly below (2,8), and the point is on the directrix. The midpoint between (2,4) and (2,8) is (2,6). This is the vertex.
(h,k) = (2,6)
4p(y-k) = (x-h)^2
4*2(y-6) = (x-2)^2
8(y-6) = (x-2)^2
You stop at 2 decimal points. If the 3rd decimal is bigger than 5, add 1 to the 2nd and if it's less than 5, keep it as it is.
For example:
2.663 --> 2.66
6.788 --> 6.79
You add 7+5 together to get 12, then you multiply 12 by 6 and get 72, then you add the 3 to 72 and get 75. 6(7+5)+3. Hope this helps with the problem!!
