SOLUTION: Can you please show me the steps and answers for this equation? Find the vertex, focus and directrix for this equation: x-1= 1/12 (y + 2)^2 Thank you, Stefanie

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Question 457599: Can you please show me the steps and answers for this equation?
Find the vertex, focus and directrix for this equation:
x-1= 1/12 (y + 2)^2
Thank you, Stefanie
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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parabola
focus | (4, -2)
vertex | (1, -2)
semi-axis length | 3
focal parameter | 6
eccentricity | 1
directrix | x = -2