How to find the focus and directrix when your vertex is at origin

How to find the focus and directrix when your vertex is at origin

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to analyze a parabola given the equation X^2 + 6Y = 0. It covers determining the orientation of the parabola, finding the vertex, focus, and directrix, and calculating the value of P. The tutorial also includes a sketch of the parabola, emphasizing the importance of understanding the value of P in relation to the vertex and focus.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do you calculate the value of P in the context of a parabola?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the relationship between the focus and the directrix of a parabola?

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Describe the process of sketching a parabola given its vertex, focus, and directrix.

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