Find the vertex, the focus, and the directrix for the following parabolas. Then draw the graph and label everything. 2. $y^2 - 4y - 4x = 0$ vertex: focus: directrix:
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The given equation is -4x^2 - 4 = 0. The coefficient of x^2 is -4. Show more…
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