Answer:
(y + 5)² = -16(x + 5)
Step-by-step explanation:
We are told the focus is at (-3, -5)
Directrix is at x = -7
This is a horizontal parabola and thus the general equation is;
(y - k)² = -4p(x - h)
Where;
(h, x) is the coordinate of the vertex.
The axis where the point where the axis of symmetry meets the directrix is at; (-7, -5) since directrix is at x = -7
Thus, coordinates of vertex is;
(-7 + (-3))/2, (-5 + (-5))/2
> (-5, -5)
Thus, equation is;
(y - (-5))² = -4p(x - (-5))
(y + 5)² = -4p(x + 5)
Where p is the distance from vertex to directrix. Thus;
p = -(-7 - (-3))
p = -(-7 + 3)
p = 4
Thus;
(y + 5)² = -4(4)(x + 5)
(y + 5)² = -16(x + 5)
