HSG.GPE.A.2: Derive the equation of a parabola given a focus and directrix.

Also written as G-GPE.2 or G.GPE.2

Derive the equation of a parabola given a focus and directrix.

Example Problems
Write the equation for a parabola with a focus at and a directrix at .
Write the equation for a parabola with a focus at and a directrix at .
Write the equation for a parabola with a focus at and a directrix at .
Khan Academy Resources
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