document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=457599>Question 457599</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Can you please show me the steps and answers for this equation?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Find the vertex, focus and directrix for this equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x-1= 1/12 (y + 2)^2\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thank you, Stefanie </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "focus | (4, -2)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "vertex | (1, -2)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "semi-axis length | 3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "focal parameter | 6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "eccentricity | 1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "directrix | x = -2 </SPAN>\n" );
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