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PARABOLAS
A. Write the equation of the parabola in standard form satisfying the prescribed conditions:
1. Vertex (1 ,−9) ; Focus (−3 ,−9)
−21
2. Vertex (−8 , 3); Directrix x=
2
3. Focus (7 , 11); Directrix y=4
B. Determine the a) vertex, b) focus, c) directrix, d) axis of symmetry and e) opening of the parabola in
each item.
4. x 2=−4 y
5. 3 y 2=24 x
6. ( y +5 )2=−2( x−9)