The equation is .
Since the square term is , the parabola is horizontal.
Standard form of the horizontal parabola is ,
where is vertex.
Focus .
Axis of symmetry .
Directrix .
The parabola equation .
Rewrite the equation as .
Compare the above equation with .
Since , the parabola opens right.
Vertex
Focus
Axis of symmetry .
Directrix .
Graph the vertex, focus, axis of symmetry and directrix.
\Construct a table values to graph the general shape of the curve.
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Solve for .
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Plot the points and connect the curve.
\Graph:
\Graph of :
Vertex
Focus
Axis of symmetry
Directrix .
Graph of :
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