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Algebra 2SuperchallengeConic Sections

Conic Sections · Superchallenge problem

Consider all circles that lie above the xx-axis, are tangent to the xx-axis, and are externally tangent to the circle x2+(y−3)2=1x^2 + (y - 3)^2 = 1. The centres of these circles all lie on one parabola. Find the yy-coordinate of the focus of that parabola.