Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have a vertical directrix, the equation of the parabola is

Where p is the distance from the vertex to the directrix.
or the distance from the vertex to the focus.
Since we have a sideways parabola, let use the point for the directrix is (-6,0). So let find the midpoint of (-6,0) and (6,0). That would be our vertex.


So our vertex is (0,0).
So our equation become

The distance from the focus and directrix is 6.
So p=6.

So p is 6.
Since p is 6,

Answer:
The lengths of the bases are 9 inches and 15 inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
The area of trapezoid is

Given that the height of a trapezoid is 8 in. and its area is 96 in².
Assume the bases of the trapezoid be b₁ and b₂.
Since one base of the trapezoid 6 in. longer than the other.
Let, b₁=b₂+6
The area of the trapezoid is
in²
in²
in²
According to the problem,

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Then, 
=9+6
=15 in
The lengths of the bases are 9 inches and 15 inches.
Answer:
the answer is -5/6 hope this helps