Master Determing the focus directrix and vertex of a parabola

The video tutorial explains how to find the focus, directrix, and vertex of parabolas in conic section form. It covers identifying the vertex using H and K values, determining the graph's opening direction based on the squared variable, and calculating the P value to find the focus and directrix. The tutorial includes multiple examples, demonstrating how to handle different forms of equations, including those with fractions and without coefficients in front of linear terms.

What is the process for plotting the focus of a parabola?

How do you find the directrix of a parabola given the focus?

In the equation Y + 1 ^2 = -16(X + 3), how do you determine the vertex?

What mistakes do students commonly make when identifying H and K in the vertex form of a parabola?