Finding the Focus and Directrix of a Parabola - Conic Sections

Learn how to find the focus and directrix of a parabola in this 35-minute video tutorial on conic sections. Explore the process of graphing parabolas in standard form and using the focus and directrix. Discover techniques for identifying the vertex of a parabola by analyzing its equation in standard form. Gain a solid foundation in parabola analysis through step-by-step explanations covering introduction, graphing equations, writing standard forms, identifying coordinates, and converting equations to standard form.