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Q: Find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (-3,-1) and directrix 3x - 2y = 5
As far as I can tell this is a slanted parabola, since directrix is slanted?
If I let (x,y) be a point on the parabola then
(x+3)^2 + (y+1)^2 = (3x - 2y -5)^2/ 13 (distance of (x,y) from focus and directrix is equal; using distance formula and perpendicular distance formula)
I don't know what to do from here Is this the complete answer or should I "simplify" further (it doesn't simplify elegantly)
As far as I can tell this is a slanted parabola, since directrix is slanted?
If I let (x,y) be a point on the parabola then
(x+3)^2 + (y+1)^2 = (3x - 2y -5)^2/ 13 (distance of (x,y) from focus and directrix is equal; using distance formula and perpendicular distance formula)
I don't know what to do from here Is this the complete answer or should I "simplify" further (it doesn't simplify elegantly)
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