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Math Example--Quadratics--Equations of Parabolas--Example 4

Equations of Parabolas--Example 4

Equations of Parabolas Example 4

Topic

Quadratics

Description

This example shows a parabola with its focus at (0, 1) and directrix y = 2. The parabola opens downward with its vertex at (0, 1.5). The distance p from the vertex to the focus is 0.5. This example illustrates how the position of the focus and directrix determines the orientation and equation of the parabola.

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7.A, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GPE.A.2
Grade Range 8 - 10
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Quadratic Functions and Equations
        • Graphs of Quadratic Functions
Copyright Year 2021
Keywords quadratic functions, focus, directrix