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11. Analytic Geometry

Parabolas

11. Analytic Geometry

Parabolas

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Parabolas as Conic Sections

Parabolas as Conic Sections

Parabolas as Conic Sections Example 1

Parabolas as Conic Sections Example 1

Horizontal Parabolas

Horizontal Parabolas

Horizontal Parabolas Example 2

Horizontal Parabolas Example 2

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Multiple Choice
Graph the parabola $- 4 (y + 1) = {(x + 1)}^{2}$ , and find the focus point and directrix line.
Multiple Choice
If a parabola has the focus at $open paren 0 comma negative 1 close paren$ and a directrix line $y=1$ , find the standard equation for the parabola.
Multiple Choice
Graph the parabola $8 (x + 1) = {(y - 2)}^{2}$ , and find the focus point and directrix line.
Multiple Choice
If a parabola has the focus at $open paren 2 comma 4 close paren$ and a directrix line $x=-4$ , find the standard equation for the parabola.