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Equation of a Parabola from Focus and Directrix

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Find the equation of the parabola with the given properties: Focus \( (4, 0) \) and directrix \( x = -4 \).
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Tests the ability to recall the standard form of a parabola or apply its geometric definition using the distance formula.

This is a standard introductory problem in analytic geometry and precalculus, often reviewed in calculus courses when discussing conic sections.

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