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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Since the square term is $\"\"$ , the parabola is vertical.

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Standard form of the vertical parabola is $\"\"$ ,

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where $\"\"$ is vertex.

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Focus $\"\"$ .

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Axis of symmetry $\"\"$ .

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Directrix $\"\"$ .

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The parabola equation $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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Compare the above equation with $\"\"$ .

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Since $\"\"$ , the parabola opens up.

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Vertex $\"\"$

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Focus $\"\"$

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Axis of symmetry $\"\"$

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Directrix $\"\"$ .

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

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Construct a table of values to graph the general shape of the curve.

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$\"\"$ .

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Solve for $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ .

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Plot the points and connect the curve.

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Graph:

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Graph of $\"\"$ :

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$\"\"$

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Vertex $\"\"$ .

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Focus $\"\"$ .

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Axis of symmetry $\"\"$ .

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Directrix $\"\"$ .

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Graph of $\"\"$ :

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$\"\"$ .