Answer to Question #128143 in Analytic Geometry for Sarah

Analytic Geometry

Question #128143

What is the value of p? x^2=12y

Expert's answer

Solution:

The canonical equation of parabola has the form

"x^2=2py".

So,

"2p=12",

"p=6".

Answer:

The distance from the focus to the direсtrix is 6.

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