Graph This Sideways Parabola

The video tutorial explains how to graph a parabola step by step, starting with identifying the standard form of the equation. It covers how to find the vertex, the significance of the value of P, and how to use these to graph the parabola. The tutorial also explains how to identify the directrix and the axis of symmetry, providing a comprehensive guide to understanding and graphing parabolas.

What is the first step when dealing with a parabola equation that is not in standard form?

• Convert it to standard form

• Find the focus

• Graph the equation

• Identify the vertex

How can you determine the opening direction of a parabola?

• By the squared term

• By the sign of the coefficient

• By the axis of symmetry

• By the value of the vertex

What does the value of P represent in a parabola?

• The distance from the vertex to the focus

• The width of the parabola

• The length of the directrix

• The height of the vertex

If the value of P is negative, in which direction does the parabola open?

• Upwards

• To the right

• Downwards

• To the left

What is the relationship between the directrix and the axis of symmetry?

• They are parallel

• They are perpendicular

• They intersect at the vertex

• They are the same line