Find A Function That Describes The Bottom Half Of The Parabola x + (y - 1)^2 = 0 | Summary and Q&A
TL;DR
Learn how to find the equation for the bottom half of a parabola by solving a quadratic equation and using the square root function.
Key Insights
- 🤗 Parabolas can open up or down depending on the value of Y being squared.
- 👈 Similarly, the parabolas can open left or right based on the value of X being squared.
- 🥡 The equation for a parabola can be solved for Y by taking the square root of the squared X value.
- 🤗 The coefficient in the equation determines the direction the parabola opens. Negative opens left, positive opens right.
- ➖ The equation for the bottom half of a parabola can be found by subtracting X from both sides, taking the square root, and adding a minus sign.
- ➕ The equation for the top half of a parabola can be found by using a plus sign instead of a minus sign.
- 🫢 The standard form for a parabola that opens left or right is y - K squared equals 4C times x - H.
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Questions & Answers
Q: How can I find the equation for the bottom half of a parabola?
To find the equation for the bottom half, subtract X from both sides of the equation, take the square root, and add a minus sign to the result.
Q: What determines whether a parabola opens left or right?
The coefficient in the equation determines the direction: negative opens left, and positive opens right.
Q: Can I use the same method to find the equation for the top half of a parabola?
Yes, the process is the same, except you use a plus sign instead of minus to obtain the equation for the top half.
Q: Is it necessary to use the square root function to find the equation for a parabola?
Yes, since the parabola equation involves squaring, taking the square root is necessary to find the equation for each half.
Summary & Key Takeaways
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Parabolas are curves that can open up or down, left or right, depending on the equation.
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To find the equation for the bottom half of a parabola, subtract the value of X from both sides of the equation and take the square root, adding a minus sign to get the desired result.
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The same principles apply to finding the equation for the top half of a parabola; use a plus sign instead.