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

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

Example Problems

What are the foci of the hyperbola represented by the equation

\frac{x^2}{16} - \frac{y^2}{25} = 1

?

What are the foci of the hyperbola represented by the equation

\frac{x^2}{64} - \frac{y^2}{49} = 1

?

What are the foci of the hyperbola represented by the equation

\frac{x^2}{4} - \frac{y^2}{1} = 1

?

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