Conic Sections Parabolas

Find the equation of the parabola with focus at (4, 5) and a directrix of x = 1.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.2

What is the point inside the parabola 'p' units from the vertex?

• vertex

• focus

• directrix

• axis of symmetry

Which direction does this parabola open?

• Up

• Down

• Left

• Right

• (5, -4)

• (-5, -4)

• (-15, -4)

• (15, -4)

Convert to standard form.

Convert to standard form.

If the directrix is y = 4 and the focus is at 
(3, 0), the value of p is:

• 8

• -8

• 2

• -2

What number would go in the blank?

• -2

• -4

• -8

• -16

Identify the correct graph.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Find the equation of the parabola with vertex (5,1) and Focus (2,1).

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.2