Math Problem Statement

A parabola is said to be in standard position if its vertex is at the origin and its principal axis is one of the coordinate axes.

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A parabola is said to be in standard position if its vertex is at the origin and its principal axis is one of the coordinate axes.

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This statement is True.

A parabola is in standard position when its vertex is at the origin (0,0), and its principal axis (the line through the focus and perpendicular to the directrix) lies along either the x-axis or y-axis. This is a common way to define a "standard" parabola in mathematics.

Would you like further details on parabolas or other related concepts?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. What is the equation of a parabola in standard position along the x-axis?
  2. How do you find the focus and directrix of a parabola?
  3. What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical parabola?
  4. Can a parabola have its axis along a diagonal line, and how would the equation look?
  5. How is a parabola related to other conic sections like ellipses and hyperbolas?

Tip: Always remember that the orientation of a parabola affects its equation. For example, y2=4pxy^2 = 4px describes a parabola opening along the x-axis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Analytic Geometry
Conic Sections
Parabolas

Formulas

Standard form of a parabola: y^2 = 4px or x^2 = 4py

Theorems

Definition of Parabolas in Standard Position
Axis of Symmetry
Vertex and Focus Relationship

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11