The Parabola
Grade 10•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can graph a quadratic function and accurately plot its corresponding parabola on a coordinate plane.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the definition of a parabola in relation to its focus and directrix?
2. Given the quadratic function y² = 8x, identify the vertex, focus, and directrix of the corresponding parabola.
3. Explain the process of completing the square when given a quadratic equation. Why is this step important for graphing a parabola?
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