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10.2 Parabolas

10.2 Parabolas. Algebra 2 Mrs. Spitz Fall 2007. Objectives. Write equations of parabolas Graph parabolas from given information. Parabolas. We already know the graph of y=ax 2 is a parabola w/ vertex (0,0) and AOS x=0

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10.2 Parabolas

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  1. 10.2 Parabolas Algebra 2 Mrs. Spitz Fall 2007

  2. Objectives • Write equations of parabolas • Graph parabolas from given information.

  3. Parabolas • We already know the graph of y=ax2 is a parabola w/ vertex (0,0) and AOS x=0 • Every parabola has the property that any point on it is equidistant from a point called the Focus and a line called the directrix.

  4. Focus Lies on AOS Directrix

  5. The focus and directrix each lie IpI units from the vertex. (the vertex is ½ way between the focus and directrix)

  6. x2=4py, p>0 Focus (0,p) Directrix y=-p

  7. x2=4py, p<0 Directrix y=-p Focus (0,p)

  8. y2=4px, p>0 Directrix x=-p Focus (p,0)

  9. y2=4px, p<0 Directrix x=-p Focus (p,0)

  10. Standard equation of Parabola (vertex @ origin)

  11. Identify the focus and directrix of the parabolax = -1/6y2 • Since y is squared, AOS is horizontal • Isolate the y2→ y2 = -6x • Since 4p = -6 • p = -6/4 = -3/2 • Focus : (-3/2,0) Directrix : x=-p=3/2 • To draw: make a table of values & plot • p<0 so opens left so only choose neg values for x

  12. Your Turn! • Find the focus and directrix, then graph x = 3/4y2 • y2 so AOS is Horizontal • Isolate y2→ y2 = 4/3 x • 4p = 4/3 p = 1/3 • Focus (1/3,0) Directrix x=-p=-1/3

  13. Writing the equation of a parabola. • The graph shows V=(0,0) • Directrex y=-p=-2 • So substitute 2 for p

  14. x2 = 4py • x2 = 4(2)y • x2 = 8y • y = 1/8 x2 and check in your calculator

  15. Your turn! • Focus = (0,-3) • X2 = 4py • X2 = 4(-3)y • X2 = -12y • y=-1/12x2 to check

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