Learn to graph a horizontal parabola & identify the focus & directrix

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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the vertex of the parabola given by the equation y^2 = 16x?
(0, 4)
(0, 0)
(4, 0)
(-4, 0)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you determine the direction in which the parabola y^2 = 16x opens?
By plotting random points
By identifying the vertex
By calculating the value of P
By finding the axis of symmetry
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the focus of the parabola y^2 = 16x?
(0, 0)
(4, 0)
(0, 4)
(-4, 0)
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the directrix of the parabola y^2 = 16x?
y = 4
x = -4
y = -4
x = 4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is true about the directrix of a parabola?
It is the same as the axis of symmetry
It is always at the origin
It is equidistant from the vertex as the focus is
It is a horizontal line
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