Math Problem Statement

Graph the parabola (pre calculus) 1. Vertex: (-2,3) Focus: (-1,3) give the Directrix, Length of LR, Endpoints and axis of symmetry

Solution

Given the information about the parabola, we can deduce the following:

1. Form of the Equation:

Since the vertex is (2,3)(-2, 3) and the focus is (1,3)(-1, 3), the parabola opens horizontally. For a horizontally oriented parabola, the general equation is:

(yk)2=4p(xh)(y - k)^2 = 4p(x - h)

where (h,k)(h, k) is the vertex, and pp is the distance from the vertex to the focus.

2. Finding the Value of pp:

The focus is (1,3)(-1, 3) and the vertex is (2,3)(-2, 3). The distance pp is the horizontal distance between the vertex and focus:

p=1(2)=1p = -1 - (-2) = 1

So, p=1p = 1.

3. Equation of the Parabola:

Using the vertex (2,3)(-2, 3) and p=1p = 1, we can plug these into the equation:

(y3)2=4(1)(x+2)(y - 3)^2 = 4(1)(x + 2)

Simplifying, the equation of the parabola is:

(y3)2=4(x+2)(y - 3)^2 = 4(x + 2)

4. Directrix:

The directrix is a line perpendicular to the axis of symmetry and at the same distance from the vertex as the focus, but on the opposite side. Since p=1p = 1, the directrix is one unit to the left of the vertex:

Directrix: x=3\text{Directrix: } x = -3

5. Length of the Latus Rectum (LR):

The length of the latus rectum (LR) is given by 4p|4p|:

Length of LR=4×1=4\text{Length of LR} = |4 \times 1| = 4

6. Endpoints of the Latus Rectum:

The endpoints of the latus rectum are at a distance of 2p2p vertically from the focus:

Endpoints of LR: (1,3+2)=(1,5) and (1,32)=(1,1)\text{Endpoints of LR: } \left(-1, 3 + 2\right) = (-1, 5) \text{ and } \left(-1, 3 - 2\right) = (-1, 1)

7. Axis of Symmetry:

The axis of symmetry is the vertical line passing through the vertex:

Axis of Symmetry: y=3\text{Axis of Symmetry: } y = 3

Summary:

  • Directrix: x=3x = -3
  • Length of LR: 4
  • Endpoints of LR: (1,5)(-1, 5) and (1,1)(-1, 1)
  • Axis of Symmetry: y=3y = 3

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parabolas
Conic Sections
Vertex form of a parabola

Formulas

Vertex form of a parabola: (y - k)^2 = 4p(x - h)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Pre-Calculus