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The equation is \"\".

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Since the \"\"-term is squared, the parabola is vertical.

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Standard form of the vertical parabola is \"\".

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Where

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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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The parabola equation \"\".

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Write the equation in standard form.

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\"\"

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To change the expression \"\" into a perfect square trinomial, add \"\" to each side of the equation.

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Here \"\" coefficient \"\".

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So, \"\".

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Add \"\" to each side of \"\".

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\"\"

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

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The equation is \"\".

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Solve for \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Graph :

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

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Plot the points obtained in the above table.

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Connect those points with a smooth curve.

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Graph of \"\":

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\"\".

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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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\"\".