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Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Then sketch the parabola.$$y=\frac{1}{2} x^{2}$$
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This is in the form $y=ax^{2}$, where $a=\frac{1}{2}$. This tells us that the parabola opens upwards. Show more…
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