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The equation is \"\".

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Complete the squares.

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\"\"

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Algebraic formula: \"\".

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\"\".

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\"\"

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\"\".

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Compare equation with standard form of parabola equation \"open and write the coefficients.

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\"\", \"\" and \"\"

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\"\", \"\" and \"\".

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Vertex is \"\".

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Focus \"\" is at \"\"

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Directrix the line \"\".

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Latus rectum is the line segment of a parabola perpendicular to axis which has both ends on the curve.

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The parabola equation is \"\".

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Obtain the points define the latus rectum, let \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\" or \"\"

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\"\" or \"\"

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\"\" or \"\".

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The latus rectum points \"\" and \"\".

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\"\"

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Graph :

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(1) Draw the coordinate plane.

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(2) Graph the parabola equation \"\".

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(3) Plot the vertex, focus, and the two points \"\" and \"\".

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(4) Draw the directrix line.

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(5) Connect the plotted points with smooth curve.

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\"\".

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\"\"

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The parabola equation is \"\".

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The latus rectum points \"\" and \"\".

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Graph of the parabola is

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\"\".