Problem 62 of 7
Convert parabola equation y=-1/16(x-1)^2-3 to focus-directrix form.
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isolate squared term and identify p.
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Isolate the squared expression and match coefficient to 4p.
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1. Move vertex offsets to the other side.
2. Multiply to isolate the squared expression.
3. Read the resulting coefficient as 4p.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Leaving equation in function form when focus/directrix data is requested.