The equation of the parabola is
.
The general form of the parabola is
, where vertix is
, focus is
and directrix is
.
Compare the equation with general form.
\Here vertex
and
.
The value of
.
Substitute
in
.
The focus is
.
The directrix of the the line
.
Graph :
\(1) Draw the coordinate plane.
\(2) Graph the parabola equation
.
(3) Draw the directrix line.
\(4) Connect the plotted points with smooth curve.
\
The parabola equation is
.
The vertix is
.
The focus is
.
The directrix is
.
.