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Homework Statement
Find an equation is standard form for the conic that satisfies the given condition.
Parabola: vertex (2,3), vertical axis passing through (1,5)
Homework Equations
vertex= (h,k)
The Attempt at a Solution
I know how to solve a problem like this if I was given the vertex and/or any combination of focus, directrix, p, etc. What is confusing me about this problem is "vertical axis passing through 1,5". In all of my HW problems I have never encountered a problem in which this was given as information to find the equation. I do not know what it has to do with the problem or how that information allows me to continue on.
Any help on what relevance that has for this problem/ equations relevant to that to allow me to work this out would be very much appreciated, thank you.