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Let F be a given point, and l a given line not containing F. The set of all points P such that
its distances from F and from l are the same, is called a parabola. The point F is its focus
and the line l its directrix.
D. Discussing new concept Parabola is locus of points such that the distance from a point to a focus is equal to the
and practicing new skill distance from the same point and the directrix. In deriving the standard form of the
equation of the parabola, distance formula will be utilized. Based on the illustration,
FP=PD . Point F has coordinates (0, p) therefore x 1 = 0 and x2 = p while point P has
coordinates (x, y) therefore x 2 = x and y2 = y. To find the distance between F and P
√( x−0)2 +( y− p)2 . Likewise, point D has coordinates (x, -p) therefore x = x and y
1 1 =-
p. To find the distance between P and D, it will be √ ( x−x )2+( y−(− p))2 .
Since FP=PD therefore √ ( x−0)2 +( y− p)2=√ ( x−x )2+( y−(− p))2
Therefore, the standard form of the equation of the parabola opens upward whose
vertex is at the origin is x2 = 4py. Here are other formulas of the parabola.
Properties of a Parabola with vertex at the origin (0, 0)
Standard form of the Directri Opening of the
Focus
equation x graph
2
x =4 py ( 0 , p) y=−p Upward
2
x =−4 py ( 0 ,−p ) y= p Downward
2
y =4 px ( p , 0) x=− p Right
2
y =−4 px (- p , 0) x= p Left
E. Developing Mastery Identify the parts of the equation of the given parabola:
Leads to formative 1. 4y2 – 64x = 0 2. x2 – 18x + 36y – 207 = 0
assessment
F. Finding practical As a result of these observations, it follows the distribution of the field on the focal plane
application of concepts will be in phase and travelling in the same direction. This gives rise to the parabolic dish
and skills in daily living antennas highly directional radiation pattern. This is why the shape of the dish is
parabolic.
G. Making generalization and Parabola is locus of points such that the distance from a point to a focus is equal to the
abstraction of the lesson distance from the same point and the directrix.
Parts of Parabola
1. Vertex - sharpest turn point of the parabola. (represented by V)
2. Focus - a point which is used to determine or define the parabola. (represented by F)
3.Latus Rectum - a line passing through the focus, perpendicular to the axis of symmetry,
and it has two end points.
4. Directrix - a line perpendicular to axis of symmetry. (represented by D).
5. Axis of symmetry - a line that divides the parabola in half.
Prepared by:
LAMETTE A. AYONG
Teacher II
ROSETTE L. TAPALLA
Head Teacher I