Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.2 Graph and Write Equations of Parabolas - 9.2 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 623: 8

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The equation in standard form: $x^2=30y$ Identify the focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry. The equation has the form $x^2=4py$ where $p=7.5$. The focus is $(0,7.5)$. The directrix is $x =-p=-7.5$. Because $y$ is squared, the axis of symmetry is the x-axis. Find some values and plot points: $x=1 \rightarrow y=\pm 5.48\\x=2 \rightarrow y=\pm 7.75\\x=3 \rightarrow y=\pm 9.49\\x=4 \rightarrow y=\pm 10.96\\x=5 \rightarrow y=\pm 12.25$
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