Solution
vertices
Solution
Solution steps
Rewrite in the form
The parabola parameters are:
Simplify
Plug in to find the value
Therefore the parabola vertex is
If then the vertex is a maximum value
If then the vertex is a minimum value
Popular Examples
foci y^2=-4xfoci directrix y^2=4xdirectrix directrix (y-7)^2=-12(x+1)directrix foci x^2=-16yfoci foci x^2foci
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the vertices (x-12)^2-156 ?
The vertices (x-12)^2-156 is Minimum (12,-156)