Learn how to write the equation of the Parabola given the focus and directrix

The video tutorial explains how to write the equation of a parabola given its focus and directrix. It begins by introducing the concept of a parabola and its defining properties. The instructor then demonstrates how to plot the focus and directrix to determine the vertex, which is crucial for writing the equation. The importance of the vertex is highlighted, and the standard form of the parabola equation is derived using the vertex and focus. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the steps involved in writing the equation.

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