How to find the directrix, focus and vertex of a parabola

The video tutorial explains the key components of parabolas, including the vertex, directrix, and focus. It guides students through determining the axis of symmetry, writing the standard equation, and understanding the role of the parameter P. The tutorial also covers calculating the vertex, focus, and directrix, emphasizing the equal distance property of parabolas.

Explain how to write the equation of a parabola in standard form.

How does the direction in which a parabola opens relate to the value of P?

What is the significance of the directrix in relation to the parabola?

What steps should be taken to graph a parabola?