Parabola: set of all points in a plane that are the same distance from a fixed line & a fixed point not on the line Focus: that fixed point; lies on the axis of symmetry Directix: that fixed line; perpendicular to the axis of symmetry Vertex: lies halfway between the focus & directix
In chapter 5, all parabolas opened up or down with a vertical axis of symmetry Look at bottom of page 595 togeter
EquationFocusDirectixAxis of Sym.Opens VerticalUp or Down Horiz.Left or Right
Identify the focus & directix of the parabola given by. Draw the parabola Write the equation of the parabola show HW: p #16-37all, 38-76even