SOLUTION: How do I graph the equation x^2=-4y and identify the focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry?

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Question 871315: How do I graph the equation x^2=-4y and identify the focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry?
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y+=+%281%2F4%29x%5E2 V(0,0) parabola Opening Upward. Axis of symmetry x = 0
%281%2F4%29+=+1%2F%284p%29, p = 1, Focus(0,1) Directrix y = -1