Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given vertex and directrix

The video tutorial guides students through solving a problem involving plotting a vertex and understanding the properties of a parabola. The teacher explains how to determine the direction of the parabola and which variable should be squared. The tutorial concludes with writing the final equation of the parabola, emphasizing the importance of understanding the relationship between the vertex, directrix, and focus.

Describe how the value of P is determined in the context of the vertex and focus.

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What is the formula used to write the equation of the parabola?

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