The equation is
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Standard form of the vertical parabola is
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where vertex is
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Focus is
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Axis of symmetry
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Directrix
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The parabola equation
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Write the equation in the standard form.
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The equation is in the form of
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Because the
term is squared and
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Use the standard form to determine the characteristics of the parabola.
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Vertex :
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Focus :
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Directrix:
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Axis of symmetry :
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Graph the vertex, focus, axis of symmetry and directrix.
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Graph :
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Vertex :
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Focus :
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Directrix:
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Axis of symmetry :
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Graph :
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