Sydney was asked whether the following equation is an identity: (2x^2-18)(x+3)(x-3)=2x^4-36x^2+162
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Check the picture below.
now, keep in mind that the focus point is at 3,0 and the directrix is to the left-hand-side of it, therefore, is a horizontal parabola, and it opens to the right-hand-side, like in the picture.
keep in mind that the vertex is half-way between the focus point and directrix, at a distance "p" from either one, notice the "p" distance is just 3 units, since the parabola is opening to the right, "p" is positive.
now, keep in mind that the focus point is at 3,0 and the directrix is to the left-hand-side of it, therefore, is a horizontal parabola, and it opens to the right-hand-side, like in the picture.
keep in mind that the vertex is half-way between the focus point and directrix, at a distance "p" from either one, notice the "p" distance is just 3 units, since the parabola is opening to the right, "p" is positive.