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Two parabola sketches: algebra and calculator branches

Sketch the curves (a) y2−6x=12y^2-6x=12 and (b) x2+4(y+1)=0x^2+4(y+1)=0, and state the line(s) of symmetry.

CJC · Lecture · Example 1

Identify which coordinate is squared before choosing a standard form. Read the vertex from the translated factors.

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