LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
QUARTER: IV / WEEK: 4
Name:____________________________________________Score:___________
Grade & Section _________________________Subject: ANALYTIC GEOMETRY
Name of Teacher: ______________________________Date: _________________
I. Title: Parabola with vertex at (h,k)
II. Type of Activity: Concept notes with formative activities
LAS for summative assessment Written Work Performance
Task)
III. MELC: graphs parabola with vertex at (h,k) that opens to the right, left, upward
and downward.
IV. Learning Objective/s:
1. Find the focus, directrix, ends of latus rectum, length of latus
rectum and the equation of the parabola with vertex at (h,k) that
opens upward, and opens downward.
2. Express the general form of parabola with vertex at (h,k) to its
standard form.
3. Graph parabola with vertex at (h,k) that opens upward, and
opens downward.
4. Show desirable traits such as patience and understanding.
V. Reference/s
Analytic Geometry with Solid Mensuration Made Easy, Felipe L. Comandante Jr.
Analytic Geometry 6th Edition, Douglas Riddle
Modern Analytic Geometry, Feliciano and Uy
Analytic Geometry, Gordon Fuller/Dalton Tarwater
VI. Concept notes with formative activities
Parabola with vertex at (h,k)
Case 3:axis parallel to y-axis, parabola opens upward
1. Vertex is V(h,k)
2. Focus is at F(h, k+a)
3. Directrix is the line D: y = k-a
4. Ends of latus rectum eLR: (h-2a, k+a) and (h+2a, k+a)
5. Length of LR; LR=4a
6. Equation is (x-h)2 = 4a (y-k)
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1. Sketch the graph of (x – 6)2 = 12(y + 1)
Solution: Since the squared variable is x and the coefficient of y is positive, this is
Case 3 in which the equation is
(x-h)2 = 4a (y-k)
From the equation (x – 6)2 = 12(y + 1), we can tell that the vertex (h,k) is at (6, -1),
that makes h = 6, k = -1; axis parallel to y-axis, opening upward.
After determining the vertex, next step is solving for a, by equating 4a to the
coefficient of y which is 12, so we have
4a = 12 (divide both sides by -4)
a=3
Focus is at (h, k + a) ------ F(6, -1 + 3), so F(6, 2);
directrix is the line y = k – a --- D: y = -1 – 3 , so ---- D: y = -4
Ends of latus rectum (h – 2a , k+a) & (h + 2a, k+a), eLR: [(6 – 2(3), -1+3],
[(6+2(3), -1+3], so eLR: (0,2) and (12,2)
Length of the latus rectum, LR = 4a --- LR = 4(3) ------ LR = 12
We are now ready to graph the parabola (x – 6)2 = 12(y + 1)
(6,2)
(12,2)
(0,2)
V(6,-1)
D: y = -4
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2. Find the equation of the parabola with vertex at (1,-2), axis parallel to the y-axis,
and passing through (-1,2). Sketch the graph.
Solution: Since the vertex is at (1,-2) and it passes through (1,-2), this is Case 3, the
parabola opens upward
The equation is (x – h)2 = 4a (y – k)
From its vertex (1,-2), h = 1 and k = -2, the equation is -----
(x – 1)2 = 4a ( y +2)
The parabola passes through (-1,2), so by substitution in the equation, we can
solve the value of a, which is
(x – 1)2 = 4a ( y +2) equation of parabola
2
(-1 – 1) = 4a (2 + 2)substitution
(-2)2 = 4a(4) addition/subtraction inside the parenthesis
4 = 16a squaring -2 and multiplying 4 and 4
16 a 4
= divide both sides by 16
16 16
a=¼ get the lowest term
so the equation of the parabola is
(x – 1)2 = 4a ( y +2)
1
(x – 1)2 = 4( ) ( y + 2)
4
(x – 1)2 = (1) ( y + 2)
(x – 1)2 = ( y + 2)
−7
Focus is at (h, k + a) ------ F(1, -2 + ¼), so F(1, ) or F(1, −1.75)
4
1 −9
directrix is the line y = k – a --- D: y = -2 – , so ---- D: y = or y = -
4 4
2.25
1 1
Ends of latus rectum (h – 2a , k+a) & (h + 2a, k+a), eLR: [(1 – 2( ), (-2+ ¿],
4 4
1 1 −7 3 −7
[(1 + 2( ), (-2+ ¿], so eLR: ( ½ , ) and ( , )
4 4 4 2 4
Length of the latus rectum, LR = 4a --- LR = 4( ¼ ) ------ LR = 1
We are now ready to graph the parabola (x – 1)2 = ( y + 2)
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(1,-1.75)
(0.5,-1.75) (1.5,-1.75
D: y=-2.25
(1,-2)
3. Given the parabola having the equation x 2 – 4y + 6x = 3, find the vertex, focus,
directrix, endpoints and the length of the latus rectum. Sketch the graph.
Solution: By completing the square,
x2 – 4y + 6x = 3
x2 + 6x = 4y + 3 transpose -4y to the right side of the
equation
x2 + 6x + _____ = 4y + 3 + ____ divide 6 by 2 and square it
2 2 2
x + 6x + (3) = 4y + 3 + 3
x2 + 6x + 9 = 4y + 3 + 9 add both sides of the equation by 9
2
(x + 3) = 4y + 3 + 9 factor left side of the equation
(x + 3)2 = 4y + 12 add 3 and 9
2
(x + 3) = 4(y + 3) standard form of the parabola with V(h,k)
Solution: Since the squared variable is x and the coefficient of y is positive, this is
Case 3 in which the equation is
(x-h)2 = 4a (y-k)
From the equation (x + 3)2 = 4(y + 3), we can tell that the vertex (h,k) is at (-3, -3),
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that makes h = -3, k = -3; axis parallel to y-axis, opening upward.
After determining the vertex, next step is solving for a, by equating 4a to the
coefficient of y which is 12, so we have
4a = 4 (divide both sides by 4)
a=1
Focus is at (h, k + a) ------ F(-3, -3 + 1), so F(-3, -2);
directrix is the line y = k – a --- D: y = -3 – 1 , so ---- D: y = -4
Ends of latus rectum (h – 2a , k+a) & (h + 2a, k+a), eLR: [(-3 – 2(1), -3+1],
[(-3+2(1), -3+1], so eLR: (-5,-2) and (-1,-2)
Length of the latus rectum, LR = 4a --- LR = 4(1) ------ LR = 4
We are now ready to graph the parabola (x + 3)2 = 4(y + 3)
(-5,-2) (-3,-2)
(-1,-2)
D: y = -4
(-3,-2)
Case 4. Axis parallel to y-axis, parabola opens downward
1. Vertex is V(h,k)
2. Focus is at F(h, k-a)
3. Directrix is the line D: y = k+a
4. Ends of latus rectum eLR: (h-2a, k-a) and (h+2a, k-a)
5. Length of LR; LR=4a
6. Equation is (y-k)2 = 4a (x-h)
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Answer the following:
1. Sketch the graph of (x – 2)2 = -16(y + 2)
Solution: Since the squared variable is x and the coefficient of y is negative, this is
Case 4 in which the equation is
(x-h)2 = -4a (y-k)
From the equation (x – 2)2 = -16(y + 2), we can tell that the vertex (h,k) is at (2, -2),
that makes h = 2, k = -2; axis parallel to y-axis, opening downward.
After determining the vertex, next step is solving for a, by equating -4a to the
coefficient of y which is -16, so we have
-4a = -16 (divide both sides by -4)
a=4
Focus is at (h, k – a) ------ F(2, -2 – 4), so F(2, -6);
directrix is the line y = k + a --- D: y = -2 + 4 , so ---- D: y = 2
Ends of latus rectum (h – 2a , k-a) & (h + 2a, k-a), eLR: [(2 – 2(4), -2-4],
[(2+2(4), -2-4], so eLR: (10,-6) and (-6,-6)
Length of the latus rectum, LR = 4a --- LR = 4(4) ------ LR = 16
We are now ready to graph the parabola (x – 2)2 = -16(y + 2)
D: y = 2
V(2,-2)
(10,-6)
(-6,-6)
(2,-6)
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2. Find the equation of the parabola with vertex at (2,5) and focus at F(2,3). Sketch
the graph
Solution: By inspection, this is Case IV, Parabola is opening downward
Given: Since V(2,5), then h = 2 and k = 5
The given focus is F(2,3), and the focus of parabola with vertex at (h,k) is at
F(h, k-a). So we have, F(2,3) = F(h, k – a). From here, we can solve for a by
equating
(k – a) to 3.
k–a=3
5–a=3
5–3=a
a=2
Therefore, the equation of the parabola is:
By substitution, (x – h)2 = -4a (y – k)
(x – 2)2 = -8 (y – 5)
directrix is the line y = k + a --- D: y = 3 + 2 , so ---- D: y = 5
Ends of latus rectum (h – 2a , k-a) & (h + 2a, k-a), eLR: [(2 – 2(2), 5-2],
[(2+2(2), 5-2], so eLR: (-2,3) and (6,3)
Length of the latus rectum, LR = 4a --- LR = 4(2) ------ LR = 8
(2,5) D: y = 5
(6,3)
(-2,3)
(2,3)
3. Given the parabola having the equation x2 + 4y + 8x = -4, find the vertex, focus,
directrix, endpoints and the length of the latus rectum. Sketch the graph.
Solution: By completing the square,
x2 + 4y + 8x = -4
x2 + 8x = -4y – 4 transpose 4y to the right side of the
equation
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x2 + 8x + _____ = -4y – 4 + ____ divide 8 by 2 and square it
x2 + 8x + (4)2 = -4y – 4 + 42
x2 + 8x + 16 = -4y – 4 + 16 add both sides of the equation by 16
(x + 4)2 = -4y – 4 + 16 factor left side of the equation
(x + 4)2 = -4y + 12 add – 4 and 16
(x + 4)2 = -4(y – 3) standard form of the parabola with V(h,k)
From the equation, we can tell that it is in the form (x-h)2 = -4a (y-k).
This is Case IV, the parabola opens downward.
From the equation (x + 4)2 = -4(y – 3), we can tell that the vertex (h,k) is at (-4, 3),
that makes h = -4, k = 3; axis parallel to y-axis, opening downward.
After determining the vertex, next step is solving for a, by equating -4a to the
coefficient of y which is -4, so we have,
-4a = -4 (divide both sides by -4)
a=1
Focus is at (h, k – a) ------ F(-4, 3 – 1), so F(-4, 2);
directrix is the line y = k + a --- D: y = 3 + 1 , so ---- D: y = 4
Ends of latus rectum (h – 2a , k-a) & (h + 2a, k-a), eLR: [(-4 – 2(1), 3 - 1],
[(-4+2(1), 3 – 1], so eLR: (-6,2) and (-2,2)
Length of the latus rectum, LR = 4a --- LR = 4(1) ------ LR = 4
We are now ready to graph the parabola (x + 4)2 = -4(y – 3)
D: y = 4
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(-4,3)
(-2,2)
(-6,2)
(-4,2)
Task 1
Determine if the graph of the following parabola with vertex at (h,k) and opens
upward, or opens downward.
1. (x – 3)2 = 10(y + 4)
2. (x + 4)2 = -3(y – 3)
3. x2 = -(y – 1)
4. x2 = 12(y + 1)
5. (x + 1)2 = -12(y – 5)
Task 5
Find the value of a, coordinates of the vertex, coordinates of the focus, equation of
the directrix, length of the latus rectum, endpoints of the latus rectum and sketch the
graph of the following equations of the parabola with vertex at (h,k) and opening
upward. Sketch the graph.
Equation of parabola with Vertex a focus directri Length Ends of LR
vertex at (0,0) x of LR
2
1. (x – 6) = 12(y + 1)
2. (x + 7)2 = 16(y + 2)
3. (x – 2)2 = 8(y + 1)
4. (x + 8)2 = 20(y – 2)
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5. (x – 3)2 = 4(y – 3)
Task 6
Find the value of a, coordinates of the vertex, coordinates of the focus, equation of
the directrix, length of the latus rectum, endpoints of the latus rectum and sketch the
graph of the following equations of the parabola with vertex at (h,k) and opening
downward. Sketch the graph.
Equation of parabola with Vertex a focus directri Length Ends of LR
vertex at (0,0) x of LR
1. (x – 6)2 = -12(y + 1)
2. (x + 4)2 = -4(y + 2)
3. (x – 5)2 = -20(y + 5)
4. (x + 3)2 = -10(y –7)
5. (x – 3)2 = -6(y – 4)
Task 10
Find the equation of the parabola with vertex at (h,k) satisfying the given conditions.
Sketch the graph.
1. directrix y = -3, vertex at (-1,0)
2. V(3,-2) Focus at (3,1)
3. Focus at (-1,2), directrix y = -2
4. V(3,-2), axis vertical, passing through (1,-4)
5. V(4,3), latus rectum 2, opens downward
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
QUARTER: IV / WEEK: 4
Name:_____________________________________________Score:___________
Grade & Section _________________________Subject: ANALYTIC GEOMETRY
Name of Teacher: ______________________________Date: _________________
I. Title: Parabola with vertex at (h,k)
II. Type of Activity: Concept notes with formative activities
LAS for summative assessment Written Work Performance
Task)
III. MELC: graphs parabola with vertex at (h,k) that opens to the right, left, upward
and downward.
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IV. Learning Objective/s:
1. Find the focus, directrix, ends of latus rectum, length of latus
rectum and the equation of the parabola with vertex at (h,k) that
opens upward, and opens downward.
2. Express the general form of parabola with vertex at (h,k) to its
standard form.
3. Graph parabola with vertex at (h,k) that opens upward, and
opens downward.
4. Show desirable traits such as patience and understanding.
V. Reference/s
Analytic Geometry with Solid Mensuration Made Easy, Felipe L. Comandante Jr.
Analytic Geometry 6th Edition, Douglas Riddle
Modern Analytic Geometry, Feliciano and Uy
Analytic Geometry, Gordon Fuller/Dalton Tarwater
Find the value of a, coordinates of the vertex, coordinates of the focus, equation of
the directrix, length of the latus rectum, endpoints of the latus rectum and sketch the
graph of the following equations of the parabola with vertex at (h,k). Draw the graph.
Equation of parabola with vertex a focus directri Length Ends of LR
vertex at (h,k) x of LR
1. (y – 2)2 = 8(x + 1)
2. (x + 5)2 = 12(y – 4)
3. (y – 6)2 = -24(x – 2)
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