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For the parabola: $y^2 = 12(x + 3)$ Find the vertex and focus. Make sure to enter your answers as coordinates. Vertex: Focus: Write the equation of the directrix, and then sketch the parabola, the directrix and place a dot on the vertex and the focus. Directrix:

          For the parabola:
$y^2 = 12(x + 3)$
Find the vertex and focus. Make sure to enter your answers as coordinates.
Vertex:
Focus:
Write the equation of the directrix, and then sketch the parabola, the directrix and place a dot on the
vertex and the focus.
Directrix:

For the parabola:
y^2 = 12(x + 3)
Find the vertex and focus. Make sure to enter your answers as coordinates.
Vertex:
Focus:
Write the equation of the directrix, and then sketch the parabola, the directrix and place a dot on the
vertex and the focus.
Directrix:

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Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students 4th

Robert Blitzer 4th Edition

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Solved by Expert Dwijendra Rao

03/07/2021

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In this case, the parabola is in the form y^2 = 4px, so we can compare it to y^2 = 12x and see that 4p = 12, so p = 3. Therefore, the vertex is at (-3, 0). Show more…

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5.2.9 For the parabola: y^2 = 12x + 3 Find the vertex and focus. Make sure to enter your answers as coordinates. Vertex: Focus: Write the equation of the directrix, and then sketch the parabola, the directrix and place a dot on the vertex and the focus Directrix: