Chapter 8: Q39. (page 424)
Write an equation for each parabola described below. Then draw the graph.
39. vertex (1, 7), directrix y = 3.
Short Answer
The equation of the parabola is .
The graph is:

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Chapter 8: Q39. (page 424)
Write an equation for each parabola described below. Then draw the graph.
39. vertex (1, 7), directrix y = 3.
The equation of the parabola is .
The graph is:

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