Instructional Video1:20
Brian McLogan

Writing the equation of parabola with the focus and vertex

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the focus. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared). Recall...
Instructional Video6:11
Brian McLogan

Given a point and vertex learn to write the equation of the parabola

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given three points. The equation of a parabola is of the form f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b and c are constants. Since, the equation of a parabola has 3 constants, three equations and...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: The Standard Equation for a Parabola

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the geometric definition of a parabola to derive its equation in standard form. Students can watch a video tutorial to learn the concept and then practice the skill by taking a quiz.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Vertex Format

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson introduces the vertex format for parabolic equations.