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1
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What is a Parabola?

A

The Set of all Points P(x, y) in a Plane that are an equal Distance from both a Fixed Point, the Focus, and a Fixed Line, the Directrix.

2
Q

What is a Focus?

A

A Fixed Point.

3
Q

What is a Directrix?

A

A Fixed Line.

4
Q

What is the Distance Formula for Parabolas?

A

D=sqrt(((x-x1)^2)+((y-y1)^2))=sqrt(((x-x2)^2)+((y-y2)^2))

5
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What is the Form for the Equation of a Horizontal Parabola?

A

x=1/4py^2.

6
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What is the Form for the Equation of a Vertical Parabola?

A

y=1/4px^2.

7
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What is the Form for the Direction of a Parabola?

A

Horizontal: Opens right if p>0. Opens left if p<0.

8
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What is the Form for the Focus of a Parabola?

A

Horizontal: (p,0).

Vertical: (0,p).

9
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What is the Form for the Directrix of a Parabola?

A

Horizontal: x=-p. Vertical: y=-p.

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