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Parabola Equation Anatomy

Author:Tim Brzezinski

Topic:Conic Sections, Parabola

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How can you tell if the parabola has an axis of symmetry that is horizontal? Vertical? Explain.

How can you tell if the parabola has a directrix that is horizontal? Vertical? Explain.

Suppose the equation of a parabola is , where . Which of the following statments, if any, are true about this parabola?

Select all that apply

A
Its focus lies above its vertex.
B
Its focus lies below its vertex.
C
Its focus lies to the right of its vertex.
D
Its focus lies to the left of its vertex.
E
Its directrix lies above its vertex.
F
Its directrix lies below its vertex.
G
Its directrix lies to the right of its vertex.
H
Its directrix lies to the left of its vertex.

Check my answer (3)

Suppose the equation of a parabola is , where . Which of the following statments, if any, are true about this parabola?

Select all that apply

A
Its focus lies above its vertex.
B
Its focus lies below its vertex.
C
Its focus lies to the right of its vertex.
D
Its focus lies to the left of its vertex.
E
Its directrix lies above its vertex.
F
Its directrix lies below its vertex.
G
Its directrix lies to the right of its vertex.
H
Its directrix lies to the left of its vertex.

Check my answer (3)

Suppose the equation of a parabola is , where . Which of the following statments, if any, are true about this parabola?

Select all that apply

A
Its focus lies above its vertex.
B
Its focus lies below its vertex.
C
Its focus lies to the right of its vertex.
D
Its focus lies to the left of its vertex.
E
Its directrix lies above its vertex.
F
Its directrix lies below its vertex.
G
Its directrix lies to the right of its vertex.
H
Its directrix lies to the left of its vertex.

Check my answer (3)

Suppose the equation of a parabola is , where . Which of the following statments, if any, are true about this parabola?

Select all that apply

A
Its focus lies above its vertex.
B
Its focus lies below its vertex.
C
Its focus lies to the right of its vertex.
D
Its focus lies to the left of its vertex.
E
Its directrix lies above its vertex.
F
Its directrix lies below its vertex.
G
Its directrix lies to the right of its vertex.
H
Its directrix lies to the left of its vertex.

Check my answer (3)

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