Write the equation of a parabola given the directrix

Write the equation of a parabola given the directrix

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how to find the standard form of a parabola with a vertex at the origin and a directrix at y = -1. It covers graphing the parabola to determine its axis of symmetry, calculating the P value, and finalizing the standard form equation. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the relationship between the vertex, focus, and directrix to determine the parabola's direction and form.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the standard form of the equation for the parabola discussed in the text?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the relationship between the vertex, focus, and directrix in a parabola.

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