Question

Write the standard form of the equation of the parabola with the given directrix and vertex at (0,0).

x=3

Answer 1

@mathmale

Answer 2

hi

Answer 3

think this parabola is a vertical one or a horizontal one? How would you know?

Answer 4

vertical? x or y

Answer 5

\[y=x ^{2}\] opens vertically

Answer 6

the inverse opens horizontally

Answer 7

what> im sop confused.....

Answer 8

@rock_mit182: Thank you for your input, but please do NOT simply hand out answers. if you can help Ammarah find her own answer, fine; otherwise please stay in the background. Thank you.

Answer 9

ok

Answer 10

i was trying to help

Answer 11

You are given "Write the standard form of the equation of the parabola with the given directrix x=3 and vertex at (0,0)." Why not graph these? (0,0) is just a point. The directrix is a line. Is this line vertical or horizontal?

Answer 12

@Ammarah: Don't be afraid to make mistakes. But please do get involved! Draw something. Say something. We'll eventually find the answer you want.