The equation is .
Complete the squares.
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Algebraic formula: .
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Compare equation with standard form of parabola equation and write the coefficients.
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and
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and
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Vertex is .
Focus is at
Directrix the line .
Latus rectum is the line segment of a parabola perpendicular to axis which has both ends on the curve.
\The parabola equation is .
Obtain the points define the latus rectum, let .
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The latus rectum points and
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Graph :
\(1) Draw the coordinate plane.
\(2) Graph the parabola equation .
(3) Plot the vertex, focus, and the two points and
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(4) Draw the directrix line.
\(5) Connect the plotted points with smooth curve.
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The parabola equation is .
The latus rectum points and
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Graph of the parabola is
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