Parabola

Parabola

1. Curve where any point is at an equal distance from:

   • Fixed Point/focus
   • Fixed straight line/directrix

2. Axis of symmetry

   • Line that divides the graph into two perfect halves

3. Vertex

   • Highest or lowest point, also known as the maximum or minimum of a parabola

4. Equation

   • y2 = 4ax

5. References

   • Parabola.(n.d.). In Math is Fun. Retrieved from https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/parabola.html
     • Equation of a Parabola. (n.d.). In Math Warehouse. Retrieved from https://www.mathwarehouse.com/geometry/parabola/standard-and-vertex-form.php

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