SOLUTION: find the standard form of the parabola with the given characteristics. focus: (-1,7) vertex: (-1,6)

Hi

 The standard form is , where  the focus is (h,k + p) 

p  = 1

vertex: (-1,6) and focus: (-1,7)

 4(y-6) = (x+1)^2  OR  y = .25(x+1)^2 + 6