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MATHEMATICS
QUARTER 1
Week 2

Capsulized Self-Learning
Empowerment Toolkit

Schools Division Office of Zamboanga City

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga City

“Unido, Junto avanza con el EduKalidad Cree, junto junto puede!”

Maydalyn H. Esperat
Teacher II
Baliwasan Senior High School Stand – Alone
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SUBJECT &
GRADE LEVEL PRE-CALCULUS (GRADE 11)
QUARTER FIRST WEEK 2 DAY ____________________________________
dd/mm/yyyy

TOPIC Conic Sections: Parabola

The learner:
LEARNING ⚫ Defines a parabola
COMPETENCY ⚫ Determine the standard form of equation of a parabola
(STEM_PC11AGIa-5), (STEM_PC11AGIb-1)
IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on separate
sheets.

UNDERSTAND
Conic Sections: Parabola
What is a Parabola?
Parabola is all around us. You can even find objects that are made and designed with
the help of the concepts of parabola. Here are some of the examples.

From the previous lesson, we have learned that a parabola is one of the conic sections.
A parabola is the intersection of a plane to a cone such that the plane is parallel to one
generator and intersects the other generators of the cone, as shown in figure 1. Figure 2
shows the sketch of the graph of the parabola.

Figure 1 Figure 2

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Graph of a Parabola and its Elements

} |𝑐|

} |𝑐|

A parabola is determined by a given line called the directrix and a fixed point (not on
the line) called the focus. The vertex is where the graph or the curve changes its direction.
The vertex is the lowest or the highest point of the parabola. The line of symmetry is a line
that passes through the focus and the vertex and is perpendicular to the directrix. The distance
between the vertex and the focus is equal to the distance between the vertex and the directrix.
Let that distance be |𝑐 |.
The following table illustrates the different possible graphs of a parabola and its
elements.

Line of
Illustrations Description Vertex Focus Directrix
Symmetry

The vertex is at
the origin, line of
𝑐>0 symmetry is
parallel to the 𝑦- (0,0) (0, 𝑐) 𝑦 = −𝑐 𝑥=0
axis, opens
upward or
downward

𝑐<0

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The vertex is at
the origin, line of
symmetry is
𝑐>0
parallel to the 𝑥- (0,0) (𝑐, 0) 𝑥 = −𝑐 𝑦=0
axis, opens to
the left or to the
right

𝑐<0

The vertex is at
(ℎ, 𝑘), line of
symmetry is
𝑐>0 parallel to the 𝑦- (ℎ, 𝑘) (ℎ, 𝑘 + 𝑐) 𝑦 =𝑘−𝑐 𝑥=ℎ
axis, opens
upward or
downward

𝑐<0

The vertex is at
(ℎ, 𝑘), line of
symmetry is
𝑐>0 parallel to the 𝑦- (ℎ, 𝑘) (ℎ + 𝑐, 𝑘) 𝑥 =ℎ−𝑐 𝑦=𝑘
axis, opens to
the left or to the
right

𝑐<0

Example:

Consider the graph below. The graph opens to the right and the line of symmetry is
parallel to the x-axis. Determine the coordinates of the focus and vertex of the parabola and
write the equation of the directrix and the line of symmetry.

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The focus of the parabola is at (−1,3).

The vertex of the parabola is at (1,3).

The directrix is the line 𝑥 = 3.

The line of symmetry is the line that

passes through the focus and the vertex.
The line of symmetry for this example is
the line 𝑦 = 3

Try This!

Given the graph above, do the following:

1. With a ruler, measure the distance of point P from the focus. What is the distance?
2. The same method, measure the distance of point P from the directrix. Your ruler must
be perpendicular to the directrix, like the line shown in the figure. What is the
distance?
3. Compare the distances you measured in number 1 and 2. Is it greater, less or equal?
4. Repeat instructions in numbers 1, 2, and 3 but this time with point Q.
5. Choose another point on the curve apart from P and Q, and repeat the process of
number 1, 2 and 3.
6. Complete the statement below:

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A parabola is a set of ______ whose distance is _______ from a fixed point called
focus and a line called a directrix.

SAQ-1: What is a parabola?

SAQ-2: What are the important elements/ parts of a parabola?
SAQ-3: Give at least three (3) objects that you can see around you that may be designed and
inspired from parabola.

Now, let us know deeper about Parabola especially on its,

Standard Equation of the Parabola (Line of symmetry is parallel to y-axis)

From the previous lesson, we learned that the general equation of conics section is
𝐴𝑥 2 + 𝐵𝑥𝑦 + 𝐶𝑦 2 + 𝐷𝑥 + 𝐸𝑦 + 𝐺 = 0,
where 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶, 𝐷, 𝐸 and 𝐺 are constants. When 𝐵2 − 4𝐴𝐶 = 0 and the conic exist, then the
conic is a parabola.
When the line of symmetry is parallel to the y-axis, the parabola may be going upward
or downward as shown in figures 1 and 2, respectively. The directrix is a horizontal line
perpendicular to the line of symmetry and the y-axis but parallel to the x-axis, as shown in the
figures 1 and 2. In some cases, the directrix can be the x-axis itself.
Let V be the vertex,
F be the focus
ℓ be the directrix, and
|𝑐 | be the distance of the focus from the vertex and the distance of the vertex
from the directrix.
a. 𝑉(ℎ, 𝑘 )
b. 𝐹(ℎ, 𝑘 + 𝑐)
c. Directrix: 𝑦 = 𝑘 − 𝑐
d. Line of symmetry: 𝑥 = ℎ
e. Standard equation: (𝑥 − ℎ)2 = 4𝑐(𝑦 − 𝑘)

𝑥=ℎ 𝑥=ℎ

|𝑐| { } |𝑐| 𝑦 =𝑘−𝑐

} |𝑐| 𝑦 =𝑘−𝑐 |𝑐| {

Figure 1. 𝑐 > 0, opens upward Figure 2. 𝑐 < 0, opens downward

Determine the Standard Equation of the Parabola (Line of symmetry

is parallel to y-axis)
Example:
1. Consider the equation x 2 + 4x − 8y + 28 = 0. To check whether or not this may be an
equation of a parabola, verify if B 2 − 4AC = 0 is true. From the given general equation
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𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 28 = 0 ⇒ 𝐴𝑥 2 + 𝐵𝑥𝑦 + 𝐶𝑦 2 + 𝐷𝑥 + 𝐸𝑦 + 𝐺 = 0

Such that A = 1, B = 0,C = 0, D = 4, E = −8 and G = 28. Then,

𝐵2 − 4𝐴𝐶 = 0
?
(0)2 − 4(1)(0) = 0
✓ 0.
0=
Since B 2 − 4AC = 0, therefore x 2 + 4x − 8y + 28 = 0 is an equation of a parabola. To
get the standard equation, simplify the given equation such that,
Move all other terms to the right side of the equation that is not
similar to the terms with variable of the 2nd degree. In this case it is
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 28 = 0 𝑥. All with 𝑥 on the left and all the other terms on the right.

𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 = 8𝑦 − 28 Add 4 to 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 to make it a perfect square

By addition property for equality, add 4 to both

𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 4 = 8𝑦 − 28 + 4 sides of the equation

𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 4 = 8𝑦 − 24 Simplify and factor out such that the variable 𝑦 will have a
coefficient of 1.
(𝑥 + 2)2 = 8(𝑦 − 3)

(𝑥 − (−2))2 = 4(2)(𝑦 − 3) Simplify further to make the equation look like

(𝑥 − ℎ)2 = 4𝑐(𝑦 − 𝑘). Note that 4 is constant.
If the equation is in standard form, it will be easier to determine the important elements
of the parabola.
(𝑥 − (−2))2 = 4(2)(𝑦 − 3) ⇒ (𝑥 − ℎ)2 = 4𝑐(𝑦 − 𝑘)
From the above implication note that h = −2, k = 3, and c = 2. Since c > 0 (meaning
positive, c = 2 > 0) the parabola opens upward.
a. Vertex: V(h, k)
Given: h = −2 and k = 3
∴ Vertex is V(−2, 3)
b. Focus: F(h, k + c)
Given: h = −2, k = 3, and c = 2
Solution: k + c = 3 + 2 = 5,
∴ Focus is F(−2, 5)
c. Directrix: y = k − c
Given: k = 3 and c = 2
Solution: k − c = 3 − 2 = 1,
∴ Directrix is y = 1
d. Line of symmetry: x = h
Given: h = −2
∴ Line of symmetry is x = −2
e. Standard equation: (x − h)2 = 4c(y − k)
Given: h = −2, k = 3, and c = 2
Solution: (x − (−2))2 = 4(2)(y − 3)
(x + 2)2 = 8(y − 3) Simplified to remove the extra grouping symbols
2
∴ Standard equation is (x + 2) = 8(y − 3).
∎

SAQ-1: How can you verify if the given equation is an equation of a parabola?
SAQ-2: How can you determine if the parabola of the given equation opens upward or
downward?
SAQ-2: How will you know when the line of symmetry is parallel to the y-axis?

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Let’s Practice! (Write your answers on separate sheets.)

Directions: Verify whether the given equation is an equation of a parabola. If the equation is
that of a parabola, write the equation in standard form. Determine the vertex V, focus F,
equation of the directrix and the line of symmetry.
1. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 9 = 0
Solution:
𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 9 = 0 ⇒ 𝐴𝑥 2 + 𝐵𝑥𝑦 + 𝐶𝑦 2 + 𝐷𝑥 + 𝐸𝑦 + 𝐺 = 0

Determine the values of the following constants.

𝐴 = ___, 𝐵 = ____, 𝐶 = ____, 𝐷 = ____, 𝐸 = ____, 𝐺 = ____ .

Verify if 𝐵2 − 4𝐴𝐶 = 0.
𝐵2 − 4𝐴𝐶 = 0
?
(____)2 − 4(____)(____) = 0
?
_____ − ____ = 0
____ = 0
To get the standard equation, simplify the given equation by completing
the left column and following the steps in the right column.
𝒙𝟐 − 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟒𝒚 + 𝟗 = 𝟎 Instructions
Move all other terms to the right side of the
equation that is not similar to the terms with
variable of the 2nd degree
Add a constant to make the left side of the
equation a perfect square (if necessary). Note:
Use the property of addition for equality.
Express the left side of the equation as a factor
of a perfect square (if necessary). Simplify the
right side of the equation by factoring, such that
the variable will have a coefficient of 1 (if
necessary).

Simplify further to satisfy (𝑥 − ℎ)2 = 4𝑐(𝑦 − 𝑘)

a. Vertex: V(h, k) c. Directrix: y = k − c

Given: h =___ and k =___ Given: k = _____ and c = _____
∴ Vertex is V(____, ____) Solution: k − c = _______ = ___,
∴ Directrix is y = ____
b. Focus: F(h, k + c)
Given: h = _____, k = _____, and c = ____ d. Line of symmetry: x = h
Solution: k + c = ________ = _____, Given: h = _____
∴ Focus is F(_____, _____) ∴ Line of symmetry is x = _____

e. Standard equation: (x − h)2 = 4c(y − k)

Given: h = _____, k = _____, and c = _____
Solution: (x − _____)2 = 4(_____)(y − _____)
(x________)2 = _____(y ______) Simplify to remove the extra grouping symbols
∴ Standard equation is _____________________________.

Challenge! Answer this item without the guide. Completely write your solution and answer.
2. 𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 + 16 = 0

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Let us further study about the standard equation of parabola. But this time we will be dealing
with,
The Standard Equation of the Parabola (Line of symmetry is parallel to 𝒙-axis)

In the previous lesson, we have learned about a parabola whose line of symmetry is
parallel to the 𝑦-axis. In this capSLET we will learn on how to write the standard form of the
equation of a parabola whose line of symmetry is parallel to 𝑥-axis.
Let V be the vertex,
F be the focus
ℓ be the directrix, and
|𝑐 | be the distance of the focus from the vertex and the distance of the vertex
from the directrix.
f. 𝑉(ℎ, 𝑘 )
g. 𝐹(ℎ + 𝑐, 𝑘)
h. Directrix: 𝑥 = ℎ − 𝑐
i. Line of symmetry: 𝑦 = 𝑘
j. Standard equation : (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 4𝑐(𝑥 − ℎ)

|𝑐| |𝑐|
}
{
}

{
|𝑐| |𝑐|

Figure 1. 𝑐 > 0, opens to the right Figure 2. 𝑐 < 0, opens to the left

Determine the Standard Equation of the Parabola (Line of symmetry

is parallel to x-axis)

Example:
Consider the equation y2 + 6y − x + 11 = 0. Verify if B 2 − 4AC = 0 is true. From the
given general equation of conic sections
𝑦 2 + 6𝑦 − 𝑥 + 11 = 0 ⇒ 𝐴𝑥 2 + 𝐵𝑥𝑦 + 𝐶𝑦 2 + 𝐷𝑥 + 𝐸𝑦 + 𝐺 = 0

Such that A = 0, B = 0,C = 1, D = −1, E = 6 and G = 11. Then,

𝐵2 − 4𝐴𝐶 = 0
?
(0)2 − 4(0)(1) = 0
✓ 0.
0=
Since B 2 − 4AC = 0, therefore y 2 + 6y − x + 11 = 0 is an equation of a parabola. To get
the standard equation, simplify the given equation such that,

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Move all other terms to the right side of the equation that is not
2
𝑦 + 6𝑦 − 𝑥 + 11 = 0 similar to the terms with variable of the 2nd degree. In this case it
is 𝑦. All with 𝑦 on the left and all the other terms on the right.
𝑦 2 + 6𝑦 = 𝑥 − 11 Add 9 to 𝑦 2 + 6𝑦 to make it a perfect square

By addition property for equality, add 9 to both

𝑦 2 + 6𝑦 + 9 = 𝑥 − 11 + 9 sides of the equation

𝑦 2 + 6𝑦 + 9 = 𝑥 − 2
Express the left side of the equation as a factor of a
(𝑦 + 3)2 = 𝑥 − 2 perfect square.

(𝑦 + 3)2 = 1(𝑥 − 2)
Simplify further to make the equation look
1 like (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 4𝑐(𝑥 − ℎ). Note that 4 is constant.
(𝑦 − (−3))2 = 4( )(𝑥 − 2)
4

1
(𝑦 − (−3))2 = 4 ( ) (𝑥 − 2) ⇒ (𝑥 − ℎ)2 = 4𝑐(𝑦 − 𝑘)
4
1
From the above implication note that h = 2, k = −3, and c = 4. Since c > 0
1
(meaning positive, c = > 0) the parabola opens to the right.
4

a. Vertex: V(h, k) c. Directrix: x = h − c

Given: h = 2 and k = −3 1
Given: h = 2 and c = 4
∴ Vertex is V(2, −3) 1
Solution: h − c = 2 − 4 = 1.75,
b. Focus: F(h + c, k) ∴ Directrix is x = 1.75
1
Given: h = 2, k = −3, and c = 4
1 d. Line of symmetry: 𝑦 = 𝑘
Solution: h + c = 2 + 4 = 2.25, Given: 𝑘 = −3
∴ Focus is F(2.25, −3) ∴ Line of symmetry is 𝑦 = −3

e. Standard equation: (𝑥 − ℎ)2 = 4𝑐(𝑦 − 𝑘)

1
Given: ℎ = 2, 𝑘 = −3, and 𝑐 = 4
Solution: (𝑦 − (−3))2 = 4(1/4 )(𝑥 − 2)
(𝑦 + 3)2 = 𝑥 − 2 Simplified to remove the extra grouping symbols
∴ Standard equation is (𝑦 + 3)2 = 𝑥 − 2.

SAQ-1: How can you determine whether the line of symmetry is parallel to the 𝑦-axis or the 𝑥-
axis?
SAQ-2: How can you determine whether the parabola of the given equation opens to the right or
to the left?

Let’s Practice! (Write your answers on separate sheets.)

Directions: Verify whether the given equation is an equation of a parabola. If the equation is
that of a parabola, write the equation in standard form. Determine the vertex 𝑉, focus 𝐹,
equation of the directrix and the line of symmetry.
3. 𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 − 40 = 0
Solution:
𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 40 = 0 ⇒ 𝐴𝑥 2 + 𝐵𝑥𝑦 + 𝐶𝑦 2 + 𝐷𝑥 + 𝐸𝑦 + 𝐺 = 0
Determine the values of the following constants.
𝐴 = ___, 𝐵 = ____, 𝐶 = ____, 𝐷 = ____, 𝐸 = ____, 𝐺 = ____ .

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Verify if 𝐵2 − 4𝐴𝐶 = 0.
𝐵2 − 4𝐴𝐶 = 0
?
(____)2 − 4(____)(____) = 0
?
_____ − ____ = 0
____ = 0
To get the standard equation, simplify the given equation by completing
the left column and following the steps in the right column.
𝒚𝟐 − 𝟖𝒙 + 𝟒𝟎 = 𝟎 Instructions
Move all other terms to the right side of the
equation that is not similar to the terms with
variable of the 2nd degree
Add a constant to make the left side of the
equation a perfect square (if necessary). Note:
Use the property of addition for equality.
Express the left side of the equation as a factor
of a perfect square. Simplify the right side of the
equation by factoring, such that the variable will
have a coefficient of 1 (if necessary).

Simplify further to satisfy (𝑥 − ℎ)2 = 4𝑐(𝑦 − 𝑘)

a. Vertex: V(h, k) c. Directrix: x = h − c

Given: h =___ and k =___ Given: h = _____ and c = _____
∴ Vertex is V(____, ____) Solution: h − c = _______ = ____,
∴ Directrix is x = ____
b. Focus: F(h + c, k)
Given: h = _____, k = _____, and c = ____ d. Line of symmetry: y = k
Solution: h + c = ________ = _____, Given: k = _____
∴ Focus is F(_____, _____) ∴ Line of symmetry is y = _____

e. Standard equation: (y − k)2 = 4c(x − h)

Given: h = _____, k = _____, and c = _____
Solution: (y − _____)2 = 4(_____)(x − _____)
(x________)2 = _____(y ______) Simplify to remove the extra grouping symbols
∴ Standard equation is _____________________________.

Challenge! Answer this item without the guide. Completely write your solution and answer.
1. 𝑦 2 − 8𝑦 + 2𝑥 + 16 = 0

REMEMBER
Key Points
Parabola and its elements.
Graph Description Vertex Focus Directrix Line of Symmetry
The vertex is at the origin,
line of symmetry is parallel to
(0,0) (0, 𝑐) 𝑦 = −𝑐 𝑥=0
the 𝑦-axis, opens upward or
downward
The vertex is at the origin,
line of symmetry is parallel to
(0,0) (𝑐, 0) 𝑥 = −𝑐 𝑦=0
the 𝑥-axis, opens to the left
or to the right

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The vertex is at (ℎ, 𝑘), line of

symmetry is parallel to the 𝑦-
(ℎ, 𝑘) (ℎ, 𝑘 + 𝑐) 𝑦 =𝑘−𝑐 𝑥=ℎ
axis, opens upward or
downward
The vertex is at (ℎ, 𝑘), line of
symmetry is parallel to the 𝑦-
(ℎ, 𝑘) (ℎ + 𝑐, 𝑘) 𝑥 =ℎ−𝑐 𝑦=𝑘
axis, opens to the left or to
the right
• |𝑐 | is the distance of the focus from the vertex and the distance of the vertex from the directrix.
• The following are properties of a parabola whose line of symmetry is parallel to the 𝑦-axis.

𝑥=ℎ 𝑥=ℎ

|𝑐| { } |𝑐| 𝑦 =𝑘−𝑐

} |𝑐| 𝑦 =𝑘−𝑐 |𝑐| {

Figure 1. 𝑐 > 0, opens upward Figure 2. 𝑐 < 0, opens downward

Elements of the parabola:
• Vertex: 𝑉(ℎ, 𝑘)
• Focus: 𝐹(ℎ, 𝑘 + 𝑐)
• Directrix: 𝑦 = 𝑘 − 𝑐
• Line of symmetry: 𝑥 = ℎ
• Standard equation: (𝑥 − ℎ)2 = 4𝑐(𝑦 − 𝑘)
• The following are properties of a parabola whose line of symmetry is parallel to the 𝑥-axis.

|𝑐| |𝑐|
}
}
}

|𝑐| |𝑐|

Figure 1. 𝑐 > 0, opens to the right Figure 2. 𝑐 < 0, opens to the left
Elements of the parabola:
A. Vertex: 𝑉(ℎ, 𝑘)
B. Focus: 𝐹(ℎ + 𝑐, 𝑘)
C. Directrix: 𝑥 = ℎ − 𝑐
D. Line of symmetry: 𝑦 = 𝑘
E. Standard equation: (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 4𝑐(𝑥 − ℎ)

TRY
Let’s see how much have you learned today!

General Directions: Study the following assessments carefully and write your answers on
separate sheets.

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Assessment 1.
Directions: Determine the coordinates of the focus and vertex of the following parabola. Write
the equation of the directrix and the line of symmetry.

1.
Vertex: _______

Focus: ________

Directrix: _______

Line of symmetry: _______

2.
Vertex: _______

Focus: ________

Directrix: _______

Line of symmetry: _______

3.
Vertex: _______

Focus: ________

Directrix: _______

Line of symmetry: _______

4.
Vertex: _______

Focus: ________

Directrix: _______

Line of symmetry: _______

5.

Vertex: _______

Focus: ________

Directrix: _______

Line of symmetry: _______

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Assessment 2.
Directions: Choose the best answer among the choices on the given items. Write the
answer on the answer sheet provided.
1. Which of the following is most likely not a sketch of the graph of a parabola?
A. B. C. D.

2. Which of the following is true?

A. A parabola is a set of points.
B. A parabola is a set of points where any two points has equal distance from each other.
C. A parabola is a set of points where any point has equal distance from a fixed point and
a given line.
D. A parabola is a set of points where each point has unequal distances from a fixed
point and a given line.

3. The following statements are true except one.

A. The line of symmetry may be vertical or horizontal.
B. The directrix may be vertical or horizontal.
C. The directrix and line of symmetry are always perpendicular to each other.
D. The directrix and line of symmetry are sometimes parallel to each other.

4. Which of the following equations is a parabola?

A. 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 𝑦 + 5 = 0 C. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1 = 0
B. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 0 D. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 4 = 0

5. The following are parabola whose line of symmetry is parallel to the 𝑦-axis except one.
A. (𝑥 + 2)2 = 𝑦 − 5 C. (𝑦 − 3)2 = 4(𝑥 − 2)
B. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 𝑦 + 3 = 0 D. 𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 + 8 = 0

Assessment 3:
Directions: Determine the standard form of the equation of the parabola (line of symmetry is
parallel to the y-axis) with the following conditions. Show your solution.

1. The vertex is at the origin, Focus: (0, 4), the directrix is 𝑦 = −4. Hint: 𝐹(ℎ, 𝑘 + 𝑐)
2. 𝑉(−2,3) and 𝐹(−2,4).
3. 𝐹(2, −2) and directrix: 𝑦 = 2. Hint: vertex is halfway from directrix to the focus.

Assessment 4:
Directions: Determine the standard form of the equation of the parabola (line of symmetry is
parallel to the x-axis) with the following conditions. Show your solution.

1. The vertex is at thte origin and the directrix is 𝑥 = −4. Hint: 𝑥 = ℎ − 𝑐

2. 𝑉(−2,4) and 𝐹(4,4).
3. 𝐹(−2, 2) and directrix: 𝑥 = 2. Hint: Vertex is halfway from directrix to the focus.

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Assessment 5:
Directions: Choose the best answer among the choices on the given items. Write the
answer on the answer sheet provided.

1. Which of the following equation is a parabola whose line of symmetry is parallel to the 𝑥-
axis?
A. 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 𝑦 + 5 = 0 C. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1 = 0
B. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 0 D. 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 17 = 0

2. Which of the following equation is a parabola that opens to the left?

A. 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 + 1 = 0 C. 𝑦 2 + 8𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 16 = 0
B. 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 + 2𝑥 + 13 = 0 D. 𝑦 2 − 12𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 36 − 4 = 0

(3 – 4) Consider the equation 𝑦 2 − 14𝑦 − 12𝑥 + +5 = 0 of a parabola.

3. Which of the following is the vertex?

A. (−7, −1) B. (−7, −1) C. (7, −1) D. (7, 1)

4. What is the equation of the directrix?

A. 𝑥 = −1 B. 𝑥 = 1 C. 𝑦 = −7 D. 𝑦 = 7

5. Determine the standard form of the equation of the parabola whose line of symmetry is
𝑦 = −5, vertex is at (−1, −5) and focus at (−3, −5).
A. (𝑦 − 5)2 = 3(𝑥 − 1) C. (𝑦 − 5)2 = 8(𝑥 − 1)
B. (𝑦 + 5)2 = 3(𝑥 + 1) D. (𝑦 + 5)2 = 8(𝑥 + 1)

Joy P. Ascano, et. al., Precalculus Learner’s Material, Quezon City:

REFERENCE/S
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LEARNING RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

LEARNING
MAYDALYN H. ESPERAT
RESOURCE
Baliwasan Senior High School Stand-Alone
WRITER
LEARNING TEAM/ Ronie F. Fidel, Ph.D.
EVALUATORS Shirhan A. Biottong
MANAGEMENT Dr. Roy C. Tuballa, CESO VI Dr. Mildred D. Dayao
AND SPECIALIST Dr. Oliver B. Talaoc Dr. Vilma A. Brown

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Maydalyn H. Esperat, Teacher II, Baliwasan Senior High School Stand – Alone