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5. Find the vertex and length of the latus rectum for the parabola.

5. Find the vertex and length of the latus rectum for the parabola.-example-1

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Answer: (2,5)

Explanation:

To find the x coordinate of the vertex, you will set x-2=0 and solve for x

x-2=0

+2 +2

x = 2

Now since we know the vertex has an x coordinate of 2 we have to solve for y by plotting in the x value.

y= 1/2(2-2)^2 + 5

y = 0 +5

y =5

(2,5)

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