What do you have to know to graph a parabola

The video tutorial explains the essentials of graphing parabolas. It covers understanding the basic shape of parabolas, which can open up, down, left, or right. It also discusses key characteristics such as the vertex, axis of symmetry, focus, and directrix. Finally, it provides techniques for graphing parabolas using given information on a Cartesian coordinate system.

What are the possible orientations of a parabola when graphed?

• Opening in a zigzag pattern

• Opening in a circular pattern

• Opening diagonally

• Opening up or down, or left or right

Which two characteristics should you know before entering the course?

• Amplitude and frequency

• Slope and y-intercept

• Focus and directrix

• Vertex and axis of symmetry

What new characteristics of a parabola are introduced in this course?

• Amplitude and frequency

• Slope and y-intercept

• Focus and directrix

• Vertex and axis of symmetry

What is essential to understand when plotting a parabola on a graph?

• The size of the graph

• How to take information and plot it on a Cartesian coordinate system

• The type of paper used

• The color of the graph

What type of information will be provided to help graph a parabola?

• A set of random numbers

• An equation

• A list of colors

• A historical timeline