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Answer:
C. 1/(4a)
Step-by-step explanation:
We assume you're comparing the vertex form ...
y = a(x -h)^2 +k
to the form used to write the equation in terms of the focal distance p.
y = 1/(4p)(x -h)^2 +k
That comparison tells you ...
a = 1/(4p)
p = 1/(4a) . . . . . . multiply by p/a; matches choice C
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<em>Additional comment</em>
When using plain text to write a rational expression, parentheses are needed around any denominator that has is more than a single constant or variable. The order of operations requires 1/4a to be interpreted as (1/4)a. The value of p is 1/(4a).
When rational expressions are typeset, the fraction bar serves as a grouping symbol identifying the entire denominator:

2/4-6 ÷ 1/3 + 2
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v
2/4 - 2 + 2
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v
2/4 -0
=2/4 -> 1/2
you get it by using PEMDAS
Answer:
slope = 3/5
Step-by-step explanation:
slope = rise/run = 3/5
or (longer way w/ the points)
slope = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (5-2)/(4-(-1)) = 3/5
How could have written 5 and 4. But there are more answers.
Answer:
I would need to see the graph
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the x-intercept you find the point which the line intercepts with the x-axis...... The x-axis is the one that runs side to side.