Parabola - Algebra II

The shape of arches in bridges often follows a parabolic curve The parabola equation is useful in structural engineering to design arches that

Graphing a Parabola from an Equation Given in General Form · the vertex is= = · the axis of symmetry isx=h=4 x = h = 4

parabola A parabola is a U-shaped plane curve where any point is at an equal distance from a fixed point, which is the focus, and from a fixed straight line,

parabola The equation of a parabola can be described by the set of parametric equations: x = p t 2 , y = 2 p t which basically gives us the form y 2 = 4 p x