Parabolas math

Parabolas math

1. What is a Parabola?

   • A parabola is a curve where any point is at an equal distance from: a fixed point (the focus ), and a fixed straight line (the directrix )

2. What is the vertex of a Parabola?

   • All parabolas are vaguely “U” shaped and they will have a highest or lowest point that is called the vertex

3. What is a Parabola's axis of symmetry?

   • The dashed line with each of these parabolas is called the axis of symmetry