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For Exercises 27—34, an equation of a parabola
- Identify the vertex, value of p, focus, and focal diameter of the parabola.
- Identify the endpoints of the laths rectum.
- Graph the parabola.
- Write equations for the directrix and axis of symmetry. (See Examples 4)
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