We've done all kinds of algebraically appropriate things to parabolas in the past, but those were all functions. What if they're not; what if they open to the left or right instead of up or down?

Objective 1a

Conic Sections

You will be able to define a parabola as a conic section and as a locus and find its parts (vertex, focus, and directrix). Duration_16_30

Objective 1b

Locus Definition

You will be able to define a parabola as a conic section and as a locus and find its parts (vertex, focus, and directrix). Duration_16_30

Objective 2a

You will be able to write the equation of a parabola in standard form. Duration_17_18

Objective 2b

Exercises

You will be able to write the equation of a parabola in standard form. Duration_15_48

Objective 3

You will be able to graph a parabola in standard form. Duration_11_33

Algebra II 4 (B) write the equation of a parabola using given attributes, including vertex, focus, directrix, axis of symmetry, and direction of opening