The equation is .

Standard form of the vertical parabola is .

Where vertex is .

Focus is .

Axis of symmetry .

Directrix .

The parabola equation .

The equation is in the form of .

Because the term is squared and  ,the graph opens up.

Use the standard form to determine the characteristics of the parabola.

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Vertex : .

Focus :.

Directrix:.

Axis of symmetry : .

Graph the vertex, focus, axis of symmetry and directrix.

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Graph :

Graph of  .

Vertex : .

Focus :.

Directrix:.

Axis of symmetry : .

Graph :

Graph of  .