Find the equation of the parabola with vertex at (-2,0) and focus at (-1,0). Sketch the graph:

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Find the equation of the parabola with vertex at (-2,0) and focus at (-1,0). Sketch the graph:

1) Find the equation of the parabola with vertex at (1,-2), axis is parallel to the y-axis and passing through (-1,2). Sketch graph.

2) Find the equation of the parabola with directrix x+1=0 , axis y=1 and the length of the latus rectum is 4. Sketch graph.

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