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Find the coordinates of the focus, axis of the parabola, the equation of the directrix and the length of the latus rectum. y2 = 12x


The given equation involves y2, so the axis of symmetry is along the x-axis.

The coefficient of x is positive so the parabola opens to the right. Comparing with the given equation y2 = 4ax, we find that a = 3. Thus, the focus of the parabola is (3, 0) and the equation of the directrix of the parabola is x = - 3. Length of the Latus rectum LL' is 4a = 4 × 3 = 12.

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