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Math Example--Quadratics--Equations of Parabolas--Example 5

Equations of Parabolas--Example 5

Equations of Parabolas Example 5

Topic

Quadratics

Description

In this example, the parabola has its focus at (1, 2) and directrix y = 0. The vertex is at (1, 1), and the parabola opens upward. The distance p from the vertex to the focus is 1. 

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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