How to write the equation of a parabola in conic sections given vertex and directrix

The video tutorial explains how to plot a vertex and directrix on a graph, determine the direction in which the graph opens, and formulate the equation of a parabola. The teacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between the vertex, directrix, and focus, and how these elements influence the graph's direction. The tutorial concludes with a clarification of concepts and the final equation.

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