Parabolas

Parabolas

1. Definition

   • A plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone with a plane parallel to a generator of the cone
     • Parabola.(2018). In Dictionary.com. Retrieved from http://www.dictionary.com/browse/parabola

2. Vertex

   • The point where the parabola crosses its axis of symmetry
     • The vertex of a parabola. (2018). In  Varsity tutors. Retrieved from https://www.varsitytutors.com/hotmath/hotmath_help/topics/vertex-of-a-parabola

3. Axis of Simmetry

   • The line that runs down the center of a parabola
     • Axis of symmetry of a parabola. (n.d.). In MathWarehouse. Retrieved from http://www.mathwarehouse.com/geometry/parabola/axis-of-symmetry.php

4. Equation

   • ax2+bx+c=0
     • x=-b+-/b2-4(a)(c) divided by 2(a)

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