Learn how to graph a horizontal parabola and identify the directrix and focus

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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 = -2x?
(1, 0)
(1, 1)
(0, 0)
(0, 1)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the value of P is negative, in which direction does the parabola open?
Upwards
Downwards
To the right
To the left
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the value of P in the equation y^2 = 4Px?
P = -4/2
P = 4
P = -2/4
P = 2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between the vertex, focus, and directrix in a parabola?
The directrix is parallel to the axis of symmetry.
The vertex is closer to the directrix than the focus.
The focus is twice as far from the vertex as the directrix.
The vertex is equidistant from the focus and the directrix.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the equation of the directrix for the parabola with vertex (1, 0) and focus (-1/2, 0)?
x = 0
x = 3/2
x = -1/2
x = 1
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