Parabola Equation: Focus and Directrix
Grade 9•45 minutes•HSG-GPE.A.2
Derive the equation of a parabola given a focus and directrix.
Learning Objective
I can derive the equation of a parabola based on its focus and directrix.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define a parabola in terms of its focus and directrix.
2. Explain the significance of the parameter 'p' in the equation of a parabola. What does it represent geometrically?
3. Describe how the sign of 'p' affects the orientation (opening direction) of a parabola.
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