Learn how to graph a sideways parabola in conic sections

The video tutorial explains how to graph parabolas by identifying key features such as the vertex, focus, and directrix. It discusses the orientation of parabolas based on the squared term and provides a method to calculate the vertex and focus without memorizing formulas. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the value of P and its impact on the graph's direction. Finally, it explains the relationship between the focus and directrix and demonstrates how to sketch a rough graph.

Explain how to find the focus of a parabola using the value of P.

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

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