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A parabola is a type of graph that is not linear, and mostly curved.
A parabola has the "x squared" sign in it's equation.
A parabola is not only curved, but all the symmetrical.
The symmetrical point, the middle of the parabola is called the vertex.
You can graph this graph with the vertex, x-intercepts and a y-intercept.
A parabola that has a positive x squared would be a smile parabola, and the one with the negative x squared would be a frown parabola.
Also, there are the parabolas that are not up or down, but sideways
Those parabolas have x=y squared, instead of y = x squared.
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What is the midpoint of the parabola between the focus and the directrix?
It is the apex of the parabola.
Does a parabola have to have an x-intercept?
No, a parabola does not have to have an x-intercept. ex. -2(x-2)^2 - 4 is a parabola that has no x-intercept.
What is the lowest or highest point in a parabola?
A vertex is the highest or lowest point in a parabola.
The equation y -3x2 describes a parabola. Which way does the parabola open?
The given terms can't be an equation without an equality sign but a negative parabola opens down wards whereas a positive parabola opens up wards.
What best describes a single fixed point that is the same distance from the parabola as the directrix is from the parabola?
Locus
How do you find the endpoints of a parabola when you have the function of the line?
A parabola has no endpoints: it extends to infinity.A parabola has no endpoints: it extends to infinity.A parabola has no endpoints: it extends to infinity.A parabola has no endpoints: it extends to infinity.
Is a parabola the same as a parabolic curve?
No. If you tilt a parabola, you will still have a parabolic curve but it will no longer be a parabola.
Parabola is the point at which the parabola is at its lowest or highest point?
A parabola is NOT a point, it is the whole curve.
What curved path traveled by a thrown baseball is known as?
projectile motion
The maximum or minimum of a parabola depending on whether the parabola opens up or down?
A parabola opening up has a minimum, while a parabola opening down has a maximum.
What is the parabola effect?
what are the effects of the sign a and n to the parabola
What is the diameter of a parabola?
It is the bisector of any 2 parallel chords drawn to the parabola. It is always parallel to the axis of the parabola.
What is the name of the point you use to define a parabola?
All of the points on a parabola define a parabola. However, the vertex is the point in which the y value is only used for one point on the parabola.
When was Parabola - song - created?
Parabola - song - was created in 2001.
What is the midpoint of the parabola between the focus and the directrix?
It is the apex of the parabola.
Where is the line of symmety located on a parabola?
The line of symmetry located on a parabola is right down the center. A parabola is a U shape. Depending on the direction of the parabola it either has a x axis of symmetry or y axis of symmetry. You should have two equal sides of the parabola.
Does a parabola have to have an x-intercept?
No, a parabola does not have to have an x-intercept. ex. -2(x-2)^2 - 4 is a parabola that has no x-intercept.
