The equation is
.
Complete the squares. \ \
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Algebraic formula:
.

The parabola equation is
.
The parabola equation is
.
Compare equation with standard form of parabola equation
and write the coefficients.
,
and 
,
and
.
Vertex is
.
Focus
is at
and directrix the line
.
Latus rectum is the line segment of a parabola perpendicular to axis which has both ends on the curve.
\Obtain the points define the latus rectum, consider the
coordinate of focus as
.

or 
or 
or
.
The latus rectum points
and
.
Graph:
\(1) Draw the coordinate plane.
\(2) Graph the parabola equation
.
(3) Plot the vertex, focus, and the two points
and
.
(4) Draw the directrix line.
\(5) Connect the plotted points with smooth curve.
\
.
The parabola equation is
.
The latus rectum points
and
.
Graph of the parabola is
\
.