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Find the coordinates of the focus, axis of the parabola, the equation of the directrix and the length of the latus rectum. `x^2=-16y`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given equation of the parabola, which is \( x^2 = -16y \). ### Step 1: Identify the standard form of the parabola The standard form of a parabola that opens downwards is given by: \[ x^2 = -4ay \] Here, we can compare \( x^2 = -16y \) with \( x^2 = -4ay \). ...
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