Practice - Parabola
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Practice Questions
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Define a parabola.
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of the focus and directrix.
What is the standard equation of a parabola that opens upwards?
💡 Hint: Recall that this represents a vertical orientation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines a parabola?
💡 Hint: What are the two key components that define a parabola?
The equation $y^2 = 20x$ describes a parabola that opens...
💡 Hint: Recall what a positive 'a' infers about the direction.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a parabola with a focus at (1, 2) and directrix y = 0, derive its equation.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition that connects focus and directrix to the equation.
Find the equation of the parabola that has its vertex at the origin and opens downwards with a focus at (0, -3).
💡 Hint: Identify the orientation based on how the focus is positioned.
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