Find an equation for the parabola that has its vertex at the origin and satisfies the given conditions. Focus on the positive x-axis, 8 units away from the directrix

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Chapter7: Conic Sections And Quadratic Systems
Section7.1: The Circle And The Parabola
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Find an equation for the parabola that has its vertex at the origin and satisfies the given conditions.

Focus on the positive x-axis, 8 units away from the directrix
 
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