SOLUTION: draw the graph of the parabola y*y+4x=0 also findn it's focus and directrix?

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Question 1012211: draw the graph of the parabola y*y+4x=0 also findn it's focus and directrix?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y%5E2%2B4x=0
4x=-y%5E2
x=-%281%2F4%29y%5E2

This will help for focus and directrix:
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