Pre-Calculus

Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Standard Form of the Equation of a
Parabola
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Quarter 1 – Module 5: Standard Form of the Equation of a Parabola
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 Pre-Calculus
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Standard Form of the Equation of a
Parabola
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Standard Form of the Equation of a Parabola!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and created for you. It is here to further develop your
understanding about the concepts of standard form of the equation of a parabola
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
Students with diverse vocabulary level can use this module. Lessons are arranged in
accordance to the standard order of the course. However, the sequence on reading
them can be changed corresponding with the textbook you are using.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – Parabola with Vertex at Origin
• Lesson 2 – Parabola with Vertex at V(h,k)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Determine and formulate standard form of a parabola from a given general
form;
2. Determine and formulate general form of a parabola from a given standard
form; and
3. Graph and identify the parts of a given equation;
4. Realize the significant value of a parabola into real-life situation.

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 What I Know
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. Find the equation of the parabola with vertex at (-3, 2) and focus at (0, 2).

a. (y − 2)2 = 12(x + 3) c. (y + 2)2 = 12(x − 3)

b. (y − 2)2 = 2(x − 2) d. (y + 3)2 = 12(x − 2)

2. Convert the standard equation into a general equation of the form

Ax2 + By2 + Cx + Dy + F = 0 of y = 2(x + 2)2 .

a. 2x2 - 8x - y + 8 = 0 c. 2x2 + 8x - y + 8 = 0
b. 4x2 + 8x - y - 8 = 0 d. 2x2 + 4x - y + 8 = 0

3. Find the equation of a parabola with axis parallel to the x-axis and passing
through (3 , 1) , (5, 0) and (−1, 2).
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a. x2 - 2x - 8y + 10 = 0 c. y2 - 2x - 8y + 10 = 0

b. y2 - 2x - 8y - 10 = 0 d. y2 + 2x - 8y + 10 = 0

4. Convert the standard equation into a general equation of the form

Ax2 + By2 + Cx + Dy + F = 0 of x = (1/20)y2

a. (1/20)y2 - x = 0 c. (1/20)y2 = - x
b. (1/20)2 + x = 0 d. (1/20)y2 + x = 0

For number 5 – 6. The shape of this parabola can be described by a = 7. A parabola

opens upward and its vertex is located at the origin.

5. Write the equation of this parabola in standard form

a. x = 7y2 c. – x = 7y2

b. y = 7x2 d. y = 7x2

6. Write the equation of this parabola in general form.

a. 7x2 - y = 0 c. x2 + y = 0

b. 7x2 + y = 0 d. 7x2 = y

7. Write the equation of a parabola whose focus (-2, 1) and whose directrix is
x=-6.

a. (y − 1)2 = 8(x + 4) c. (y − 1)2 = 3(x − 4)

b.(y + 1)2 = 8(x + 4) d. (y + 1)2 = 8(x − 4)

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8. What is the equation of the directrix if a parabola has a vertical axis of
symmetry with vertex at (1, 4) and focus at (1, 2).

a. y = 4 c. y = 8

b. y = 6 d. y = -8

9. The shape of the parabola can be described by a = -2/5. A parabola opens left
and its vertex is located at (-7, 4).

a. x - 7 = (-2/5)(y - 4)2 c. x + 7 = (-2/5)(y + 4)2

b. x + 7 = (-2/5)(y - 4)2 d. y - 7 = (-2/5)(x - 4)2

10. Find the equation of the parabola satisfying the condition Vertex at (3, -2);
ends of latus rectum (5, 0) and (5, -4).

a. (y + 2)2 = 4(x − 3) c. (y − 2)2 = 4(x − 3)

𝑏.(x + 2)2 = 4(y − 3) c. (x − 2)2 = 4(y − 3)

11. A parabola has its focus at (-6, 4) and x = -1 as directrix. Find the its
equation.
a. (y − 4)2 = 10(x + 7) c. (y + 4)2 = −10(x + 7)
2 2

b. (x − 4)2 = −10(y + 7) d. (y − 4)2 = −10(x + 7)

2 2

12. Find the equation of parabola with vertex on the line y =-3x, axis parallel to
the y-axis and passing through (-7, 13) and (5, 1).
a. x2 – 2x + 4y + 11 = 0 c. x2 – 2x – 4y – 11 = 0
b. y2 +2x – 4y – 11 = 0 d. y2 – 2y – 4x – 11 = 0
13. The graph of parabola with equation (y+2) 2 =-4x is:

a. c.

b. d.

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14. Find the vertex of y2 + 6y +12 = x

a. V(2, -2) c. V(6, 3)

b. V(3, -3) d. V( 3, -2)

15. The parabola is y2 = 16x. What is the length of the latus rectum ?

a. 14 c. 15
b. 13 d. 16

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 Lesson Standard Form of the Equation of
a Parabola with
1 Vertex at Origin
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). You can see its applications
in different infrastructures and architectures here in the Philippines and even
around the world.
In the past module, you already know what a parabola is as well as the
definition of each part and its properties. Now, have you ever wondered how are these
equations formed? Or what could be the use of these equations in real-life situations?
Let us talk about that in this module. This lesson will enhance your skills through
giving adequate activities and tasks.

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 What’s In

Before we proceed to lesson proper, let us recall our past lecture regarding
parabolas. Do you still remember the parts of a parabola and their definition? In this
activity you will be using pre-requisite skills that you have learned from the past
lessons in module 4.

Directions: Study the figure below and label each part.

3.

2. 4.

5.

6.

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 What’s New

Write the equation of the parabola with vertex at the origin whose focus is at (0,3)
then sketch the graph.
Solution:

a. V(0,0)
b. F(0,3)
c. Axis of symmetry: y-axis
d. Directrix: y=-3
The distance of focus and directrix from the vertex is the same ( 3
units) making the directrix be at y=-3
e. Latus Rectum: 12
Since the focus is 3 units away from the vertex, then the value of p=3
LR=4p
LR=12
Therefore, the endpoints of the latus rectum will be (6,3) and (-6,3)

f. Hence, the equation of the parabola will be

x2= 4py
x2= 4(3)y
x2=12(y)
x2=12y

focus

latus
rectum

directrix vertex

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 What is It

Different Forms of Equation with Vertex at Origin (0,0)

1. General Form

2. Standard Form/ Vertex Form

How to graph a parabola with given General Form of Equation Step 1: Write

down the vertex (0,0) and other given.

Step 2: Determine the axis of symmetry and orientation of the parabola.

Step 3: Find the Latus Rectum using the distance of focus to vertex or directrix to
vertex (p) and substitute all gathered information to the formula (if not provided)
or use the given data (if provided).

Step 4: Graph the parabola using the points found in steps 1 – 3.

How to graph a parabola with given Vertex/Standard Form of Equation Step 1: Write

down the vertex (0,0) and other given.

Step 2: Determine the axis of symmetry and orientation of the parabola.

Step 3: Find the Latus Rectum using the distance of focus to vertex or directrix to
vertex (p) and substitute all gathered information to the formula (if not provided)
or use the given data (if provided).

Step 4: Graph the parabola using the points found in steps 1 – 3.

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Example:

Graph a parabola with equation x2 = -48y. Determine its focus, vertex and directrix.
Then sketch the graph.

Since 4p=-48, it follows that p=-12. This means that the focus and the directrix is 12
units from the vertex (0,0). Thus, the focus is at (0,-12) and the directrix is y=12.
Since the length of the latus rectum is 48, its endpoints are 24 units upward and
downward from the focus, therefore, having the coordinates (24,-12) and (-24,-12).
Plotting the obtained parts, the graph of the parabola will appear as follows.

vertex
directrix

latus
focus
rectum

Always remember:
Parabola V(0, 0)
Forms of Equation 𝑥2 = 4𝑝𝑦 𝑥 2 =−4𝑝𝑦 𝑦2 = 4𝑝𝑥 𝑦2 = −4𝑝𝑥
Focus (0, p) (0, -p) (p, 0) (-p, 0)
Directrix y = -p y=p x = -p x=p
Latus Rectum 4p 4p 4p 4p
Axis of Symmetry X=0 X=0 Y =0 Y=0

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 What’s More

Activity 1.1 Graph Me

Directions: Determine the standard form of the equation of a parabola and identify
its focus. Then sketch each graph using different colors of pens.

General Form Focus Standard Form

y2+4x=0 1. 6.

x2-12y=0 2. 7.

x2+20y=0 3. 8.

y2—8x=0 4. 9.

x2+2y=0 5. 10.

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 Lesson Standard Form of the Equation of
a Parabola with Vertex at (h,k)
2
In the previous lesson, you learned how to formulate the standard equation of
a parabola with vertex at the origin (0,0). You also gained knowledge on how to graph
parabolas in two types of equation. Now, you are ready to learn how to graph a
parabola given a parabola with vertex at a certain point or at (h,k). In order to finish
this lesson, you’ll need to recall your pre-requisite skills regarding completing the
square, simplifying a square of binomial and plotting points in a cartesian plane.

What’s In

Before we proceed to lesson proper, let us recall our past lecture regarding
quadratic equations. Do you still remember how to solve equations through
completing the square? Or how are parabolas graphed? Let us see in this activity.

Directions: Find the solutions/zeroes of the following equations through completing

the square.

1.x2-8x+12=0
2.y2-12y+4=0
3.2x2-16x+5=0
4.y2-12y-3=0
5.y2-2y-9=0
Before proceeding to the next part of this lesson, it is a necessity that you know how
to complete the square of an equation for you to determine easily the standard form
of a parabolic equation with center at (h,k). If you get at least 3 in this activity you
can proceed to the next page but if not you need to see and learn this:
2x2-8x-12=0 Write down the expression.
2(x2-4x=12) Factor out the two terms with variable with common
monomial factor and transpose the last term to the other side.
2(x2-4x+4=12+8) Complete the square by dividing the middle term into half and
squaring it. In this case the middle term is 4 divide it by 2 will
be 2 then squaring it will be 4. Add the number to the other
side of the equation but multiply it first with the common
monomial factor.
2(x-2)2=20 Factor the expression through perfect square trinomial.
(x-2)2=10 Divide both sides by 2.
x-2=√10 Get the square root of each side and simplify.
x= 2+√10 Transpose 2 to the other side.

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 What’s New

What is the equation of the parabola with vertex at (4,-1), focus at (6,-1).
Sketch its graph.

Solution:

a. V(4,-1)
b. F(6,-1)
c. Axis of symmetry: x-axis
d. Directrix: x=2
e. The distance of focus and directrix from the vertex is the same (2 units)
making the directrix be at x=2
f. Latus Rectum: 8
g. Since the focus is 2 units away from the vertex, then the value of p=2
LR=4p
LR=8
Therefore, the endpoints of the latus rectum will be (6,3) and (6,-4)

Hence, the equation of the parabola will be

(y-k)2= 4p (x-h)
(y+1)2= 8(x-4) or
y2+2y+1=8x-32
y2+2y-8x+33=0 latus
rectum

focus
directrix

vertex

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 What is It

Different Forms of Equation with Vertex at (h,k)

1. General Form

2. Standard Form/ Vertex Form

How to graph a parabola with given General Form of Equation

Step 1: Find the vertex. There are two ways to find the vertex, the first way to
find the vertex is to complete the square which will lead to the standard
equation. The second option is to use the equation -b over 2a to find the value
of h and then plugging this number in the original function to get the value of
k.

Step 2: Determine the axis of symmetry and orientation of the parabola.

Step 3: Find the Latus Rectum using the distance of focus to vertex or directrix to
vertex (p) and substitute all gathered information to the formula (if not provided)
or use the given data (if provided).

Step 4: Graph the parabola using the points found in steps 1 – 3.

Example: y2-2x+10y-29=0.

The first thing you need to do is to transform it into standard form.

y2-2x+10y-29=0
y2+10y=2x+29

y2+10y+25=2x+29+25

(y+5)2= 2x+54 (y+5)2=2(x+27)

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 Now that you already transformed the equation you are now ready to determine
its parts. (y+5)2=2(x+27) is a parabola that opens to the right. Its vertex is (-5,-27).

From the given 4p=2 and it follows that p=1/2. This means that the focus and the
directrix is ½ units away from the vertex. Thus, the focus is at (-9/2, -27) and the
directrix is x=-11/2. The line y=-27 is the axis of the parabola. Since the length of
the latus rectum is 2, its endpoints are 1 unit to the right and to the left of the focus,
therefore, having the coordinates (-5,-26) and (-5,-28). Plotting the obtained parts,
the graph of the parabola will look like below.

directrix

latus
rectum

vertex

focus

How to graph a parabola with given Vertex/Standard Form of Equation Step 1: Write

down the vertex (h,k) and other given.

Step 2: Determine the axis of symmetry and orientation of the parabola.

Step 3: Find the Latus Rectum using the distance of focus to vertex or directrix to
vertex (p) and substitute the gathered information to the formula (if not provided)
or use the given data (if provided).

Step 4: Graph the parabola using the points found in steps 1 – 3.

Example: (x-2)2=4(y-1) is a parabola that opens upward. Its vertex is (2,1)

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From the given, 4p= 4, and it follows that p=1. This means that the focus and
the directrix is 1 unit from the vertex. Thus, the focus is at (2,2) and the directrix
is y=0. The line x=2 is the axis of the parabola. Since the length of the latus
rectum is 4, its endpoints are 2 units to the right and to the left of the focus,
therefore, having the coordinates (0,2) and (4,2). Plotting the obtained parts, the
graph of the parabola will look like below.

focus

vertex
latus
directrix rectum

Forms of Equation
(𝑥 − ℎ)2 = 4𝑝(𝑦 − 𝑘)
(𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 4𝑝(𝑥 − ℎ)
Parabola V(h, k)
Condition Remarks
Opens upward; Coordinates (h, k + p) of
P<0 the focus which is above the vertex;
Directrix is y = k-p; Axis of the parabola is
x=h
P<0 Opens downward; Coordinates (h, k - p) of
the focus which is below the vertex;
Directrix is y = k + p; Axis of the parabola
is x = h
Opens to the right; Coordinates (k + p, k) of
P>0 the focus which is to the right of the vertex;
Directrix is x = h - p; Axis of the parabola is
y=k
P>0 Opens to the left; Coordinates (h - p, k) of
the focus which is to the left of the vertex;
Directrix is x = h + p; Axis of the parabola
is y = k

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 What’s More

Activity 2.1 Determining Vertex and Focus

Directions: Determine the vertex and focus of each equation then sketch the graph
on a separate sheet of paper. Arrange the letters to decode the answer to the
question, “ What do baby parabolas drink?”

1. y= -(x+3) 2-1 U- V(0,-2), F(-1,-2)

2. 2y2+x+20y+51 A-V(0,-2), F(-8,-2)

3. –(y+2)= (x-2)2 D- V(0,0), F(-3,0,)

4. 3y+4x= -2x2-14 R -V(-3,-1), F(-3, -5/4)

5. x= -2(y+2)2 F-V(-1,-4), F(-1, -35/8)

6. y2 = 16x M- V(-7,0), F(-9,0)

7. x= -1/4(y+2)2 C- V(0,-7), F(0,-5)

8. y2= -12x T- V(-1,-5), F(-9/8,-5)

9. x2-17= 8y+39 Q-V(2,-2),F(2,-9/4)

10.y2+33=-8x-23 L- V(0,0), F(4,0)

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3 7 5 8 1 5 2 9 4 1 10 7 6 5

Activity 2.2 Problem-Cracker

Directions: Answer the following problems related to parabola. Write your answers
on separate sheet of paper.
1. An arch in a memorial park, having a parabolic shape, hass a base width of 28
feet and opens downward with vertex at origin. Find an equation (in standard form)
which models this shape, using the x-axis to represent the ground. State the focus
and directrix.
2. The interior of a satellite tv antenna is a dish having the shape of a paraboloid
that has a diameter of 12 m and is 2 m deep. Find the equation(general form), focus
and directrix of the parabola if its vertex is at (1,-2) and opening to the right.
3. A water trough has a parabolic cross-section. If the vertex is at the origin, and
the axis of symmetry is along the y-axis, determine how wide is the top of the
trough if the depth is 12 m.

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 Activity 2.3 Solve It Up

Directions: Write the following equations in standard form (in the right side) and
find the (a) vertex, and (b) length of latus rectum and the (c) focus.

1. x2-2x-24y+1=0 4. x2-6x-+y+3=0
No. Standard
a. a.
1
b. b.

c. c.
2
2. x2+8x+48y+64=0 5. y2+2x-4y+4=0

a. 3
a.

b. b.
4
c. c.

3. y2-8x+10y+57=0 6. x2-4x+6y+1=0 5
a. a.
6
b. b.

c. c.

What I learned
Summarize the module through answering the following guide questions.

1. What are the parts of a parabola and how do they differ from each other?

2. What is the general form of a parabola? How about the standard form?
3. How can we transform a standard equation to general equation and vice versa?

4. What are the steps in graphing a parabola given a standard equation?

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 What I Can Do

Challenge Yourself
Directions: Find any object in your house that is parabolic in shape. Determine its
measurements and formulate its equation. Then draw the graph on the cartesian
plane with vertex (1,1). If your object is too big, use a scale and write it down. Use
the rubrics below in grading your work.

Category Excellent Very satisfactory Satisfactory Needs Improvement

Content Accuracy (20 100% of the 80-99% of the 60-79% of the Below 60% of the
solution are solution are correct solution are correct solution are correct
correct (20) (17) (14) (11)

Presentation of Output (15)
Output is Output is attractive Output acceptably Output is distractingly
exceptionally in terms of design, attractive through messy and not
attractive in terms layout and neatness it may be a bit attractive (9)
of design, layout (13) messy (11
and neatness(15)

Mathematical Complete Substantial Partial Limited

content/Reasoning
understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of the
the mathematical the mathematical the mathematical mathematical
concepts is evident concepts is applied concepts is applied concepts is applied
in the presentation (13) (11) (9)
(15)

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 Assessment
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola having x 2+4y +8x = -4.

a. (x − 4)2 = −4(y + 3) c. (y + 4)2 = 12(x − 4)

b. (x + 4)2 = −4(y − 3) d. (y + 3)2 = 4(x − 2)

2. Find the equation of the parabola with vertex at the origin and focus at
(2, 0).

a. y2 = 4x c. y2 = -8x

b. y2 = -4x d. y2 = 8x

3. Find the equation of a parabola with axis parallel to the x-axis and passing
through (−1, 2), (5, 0) and (3 , 1).
2

a. y2 - 2x - 8y + 10 = 0 c. x2 - 2x - 8y + 10 = 0
b. y2 - 2x - 8y - 10 = 0 d. y2 + 2x - 8y + 10 = 0

4. Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with the given focus at
(0, ¼) and vertex at (0, 0).
a. x2 = y c. y2 = - x

b. y2 = x d. x2 = -y

5. Convert the equation y - 4 = (x – 3)2 from vertex form to standard form.

a. y = x2 – 6x + 5 c. y = x2 - 6x + 13

b. y = x2 + 6x + 13 d. y = x2 + 6x + 5

6. The shape of this parabola can be described by a = 7. A parabola opens

upward and its vertex is located at the origin. Write the equation of this
parabola in general form.

a. 7x2 - y = 0 c. x2 + y = 0

b. 7x2 + y = 0 d. 7x2 = y

7. The shape of the parabola can be described by a = -2/5. A parabola opens left
and its vertex is located at (-7, 4).

a. x - 7 = (-2/5)(y - 4)2 c. x + 7 = (-2/5)(y + 4)2

b. x + 7 = (-2/5)(y - 4)2 d. y - 7 = (-2/5)(x - 4)2

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8. What is the equation of the directrix if a parabola has a vertical axis of
symmetry with vertex at (1, 4) and focus at (1, 2).

a. y = 4 c. y = 8

b. y = -8 d. y = 6

9. Write the equation of a parabola whose focus (-2, 1) and whose directrix is
x = -6.

a. (y − 1)2 = 8(x + 4) c. (y − 1)2 = 3(x − 4)

b.(y + 1)2 = 8(x + 4) d. (y + 1)2 = 8(x − 4)

10. Find the equation of the parabola satisfying the condition Vertex at (3, -2);
ends of latus rectum (5, 0) and (5, -4).

a. (y − 2)2 = 4(x − 3) c. (y − 2)2 = 4(x − 3)

𝑏.(x + 2)2 = 4(y − 3) d. (x + 2)2 = 4(y − 3)

11. A parabola has its focus at (-6, 4) and x = -1 as directrix. Find the its
equation.
a. (y − 4)2 = −10(x + 7) c. (y + 4)2 = −10(x + 7)
2 2

b. (x − 4)2 = −10(y + 7) d. (y − 4)2 = 10(x + 7)

2 2

12. Find the equation of parabola with vertex at (1.-2), axis parallel to the y-
axis and passing through (-1, 2).

a. x2 – 2x + y +1 = 0 c. x2 – 2x – y – 1 = 0

b. y2 +2x – y – 1 = 0 d. y2 – 2y – x – 1 = 0
13. The graph of parabola with equation (y+2) 2 = -4x is:
a. c.

b. d.

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 14. Find the vertex of x2 + 4y +8x = -4.
a. V(4, -2) c. V(-4, 3)

b. V(-3, -3) d. V( 3, -2)

14. The parabola is x2 = 16y. What is the length of the latus rectum ?
a. 14 c. 15

b. 16 d. 13

Additional Activities
For you to fully master this module, transform the following standard form of
equations to general form and vice-versa.

1. x2-2x-8y+9=0
2. (x-5)2=-8(y+1)
3. x2-6x-2y+5

4. y2-2x-4y+8=0

5. (y+9) 2=5(x-17)

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References
Rhea R. Mateo, Normalyn R. Pantino, Leonor T. Amacio. 2018. Pre Calculus for
Senoior High School. C & E Publishing, Inc. pp 33 – 47. ISBN: 978-971-98-0911-1

John Gabriel P. Pelias. 2016. Pre-Calculus First Edition. Rex Bookstore, Inc. pp
12 – 18. ISBN: 978-971-23-7845-4

Felipe L. Comandante, JR. 2009. Analytic Geometry with Solid Mensuration.

National Bookstore. pp 167 – 186. ISBN: 971-08-6949-3

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