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Exercises: Derive the Equation of a Parabola Given Focus and Directrix

Show your work for each problem. Unless a problem says otherwise, assume the axis of symmetry is horizontal or vertical, and give equations in standard form.

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The parabola x2=16yx^2 = 16y has its vertex at the origin. Find the value of pp, the distance from the vertex to the focus.