“Backwardsâ€‌ Parabolas

Backwards Parabolas

Backwards ParabolasToday you will write the equation of a parabola given defining characteristics or the graph.

ParabolasPlease pick up your clicker. Everything else should be cleared off of your table/desk.

This quiz is to be taken individually.

Good Luck Point A is called the

VertexFocusDirectrixAxis of SymmetryLatus Rectum

123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930Point D is called the

VertexFocusDirectrixAxis of SymmetryLatus Rectum

123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930The green line is called the

VertexFocusDirectrixAxis of SymmetryLatus Rectum

123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930The yellow line is called the

VertexFocusDirectrixAxis of SymmetryLatus Rectum

123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930The red line is called the

VertexFocusDirectrixAxis of SymmetryLatus Rectum

123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930The distance between A and D and A and the red line is called

ahkpdf123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930The length of the green segment is

2a4a2p4p123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930Which variable would be squared in the equation for the parabola below?

xy123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930Find the equation of the parabola that satisfies the given conditions.Vertex is at (-2,3)Focus is at (1,3)Find the equation of the parabola that satisfies the given conditions.Focus is (-3, 4)Directrix has equation x = - 5Find the equation of the parabola that satisfies the given conditions.Vertex is at (0,0)Symmetric about the y-axisPasses through (3,3)Find the equation of the parabola that satisfies the given conditions.

AssignmentA 3.2Sect II & III