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TEACHING MATERIALS SHEET I

Hint!
1. There are three topics that you will learn in this first
petemuan, namely:
(I) Definition of Parabola
(Ii) Elements of Parabola
(Iii) the Parabolic Equation Culminating at point O (0,0)

2. To understand well the material you will learn the

required seriousness, perseverance, concentration, and
self-confidence. Therefore, practice the!

I. Definition Parabola
direktri

Note the straight lines D and point

ks

F on the image.
Perform the following activities:
(1) Determine the location of
point P1 so.
P1D1 = P1F
(2) Determine the location of
point P2 so
P2F = P2D2
(3) Locate the point P3 so
D2 P3F = P3D3
(4) Etc. Do anything like that until
you find the point P1, P2, P3,
P1 F P4, P5, and so on
D1

(5) Make a smooth curve through P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, ...
..and so on.
D3

The curve that you find it called Parabola.Your task now is

to draw conclusions on the definition of a parabola. Think
seriously, then write in your own words meaning /
definition of a parabola.
parabola is ................................. .. ...................................................
.................................................... ......................................................................................
.......... ..........................................................
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II. Elements of Parabola

A parabola has elements:
(1) symmetrical axis
(2) summit
(3) focus
(4) direktriks
(5) talibusur focal
(6) latus rectum
To understand the elements of the parabola, consider the
following picture.
B
g 2
D
B
B 1
3

P
X
F

A
2 A
1 A
3 E

The X axis is the symmetry axis parabola Point P is

the peak
F is the focal point
Line g is direktriks
A1B1, A2B2, A3B3, is talibusur-talibusur focal but
not talibusur focal DE.
A1B1, are latus rectum

Listen carefully elements of it and be careful to want to

 Symmetrical
understand the axis meaning
parabola of each of these elements. Try
diligently to be able to define each element of the parabola
is ...................................................
using your own words.
 The highlight of a parabola
is ................................................... ..
 The focus of a parabola
is ... .. ................................................ ..
 Directress a parabola is ............. .......................................
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III. Parabola equation that Culminating at point O

(0,0)
To obtain a parabolic equation culminating in a point
O (0,0), do solemnly, the following steps.
(1) Draw complete a Cartesian Coordinate System
(sb.X, sb.Y, and point O).
(2) Draw a point F on the positive sb.X within p from
the point O and write down the coordinates of F is F
(... .., ......). This point is exemplified as the focus of the
dish.
(3) Try to find itself direktriks parabola if the parabola
peak is O (0,0). Write the equation direktriks.
(4) Sketch the parabola (open to where?).
(5)
(6) Now picture a point M on the parabola eg
coordinates of the point it is M (x, y).Look for a point on
the M1 so direktriks call point MM1 is the distance point
M to direktriks.
(7) Are MF = MM1? Why?
(8) Use formula within two points at step 7 until you
get an equation. The equation you get it is to be
expected parobala equation.
So the equation of parabolic culminating in O (0,0) and the
focus F (p, 0)
is ............................. ........................... ..............................
............

Parabola graph is open to ...............

Direktriks parabolic equations
are .............................................
Latus rectum This parabola lies on the line whose
equation ...........................
The length of latus rectum of this parabola is ...............
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TEACHING MATERIALS SHEET II

Hint!

1. There are three topics you will learn this second meeting,
namely:
(i)Parabolic equation culminating in point (a, b),
(ii) Elements of parabolic culminating at the
point (a, b), and
(iii) Examples of problems that are relevant to
the knowledge of parabolas.
2. To understand the material you will learn the required
seriousness, perseverance, concentration, and self-
confidence. Therefore, practice the!

I. Parabola equation that Culminating in point (a, b)

In order to determine the parabolic equation
culminating inY point (a,
x = b). Consider the following picture
a
(focus F on the right peak).
p
y=
P (a, F b
b)
O X
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Furthermore, by observing the images carefully follow

the steps below:
1. Suppose P (a, b) as a peak and F as the focus of the
dish. Long PF = p. If so mean coordinates F (...., ....)
2. Direktriks parabola that have similarities ......................

Draw direktriks it.

3. Now you suppose an arbitrary point on a parabola call T
(x, y). Draw!
2. Remember the definition of parabola at the meeting I.
Make a point T1 on direktriks so TT1 is the distance from
T1 to direktriks. What is the relationship between TF and
TT1? Why?
3. Through the two-point distance formula jabarkanlah
relationships that occur in (4) until you obtain a
parabolic equation is sought.
So the equation of parabolic culminating at the point
(a, b) and focus (A + p, b)
is .............................................................

In the same way, think that the peak (a, b) but the focus is:
(1) on the left crest and a p of the peak.
(2) on top of and within the p of the peak.
(3) The lower peaks and a p of the peak.

II. Parabolic elements are Culminating in point (a, b)

Recall the elements of a satellite dish you've learned
at the meeting I. Consider the parabolic equation that you
just get that (y - b) 2 = 4p (x - a). Sketch the parabola.
By using the notion of each dish at the first meeting,
please
symmetrical
fill axis
outparabola is ................................................
the following points for the parabola .. (y - b) 2
= 4p (x - a).
 summit a parabola is ................................................... ..
 Focus a parabola is ... .. ................................................ ..
 Directress a parabola is ............. .................................... ...
 Talibusur focal a parabola is .......... .............................. .....
 Latus rectum a parabola is .......................................... ......
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III. Examples of problems / questions Relevant to the Parabola

Knowledge Culminating in point (A, b)
Determine the symmetry axis parabolic equation parallel to
the y = 0 and through the points (-3.2), (-11, -2) and (-2.4).
Steps to resolve.
1. The axis of symmetry parallel to the y = 0 (sb x). thus
the general form equation of this parabola
is ...........................................
2. Parabola through the point (-3.2), (-11, -2) and (-2.4).
What does it mean?
From here you will get 3 linear equations with three
variables: a, b, and p. Find the values of a, b, and p are
using your knowledge of Systems of Linear Equations 3
variables!
3. Subtitusikan values of a, b, and p are in step 1 above. So
you gain parabolic equation
is ................................................
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TEACHING MATERIALS SHEET III

Hint!

1. At the third meeting, you will learn two topics, namely:

(i) Parabolic Equation Tangent at the point of
tangency is known,
(ii) Tangents to the Parabola equation that Specific
gradient.
2. As in previous meetings, you are still expected to show
seriousness, diligence, concentration, and self-confidence
in learning both the principal topic.

I. Parabolic Equation tangent at the point of tangency

Unknown
Carefully follow these guidelines.
(1) Suppose a parabola with equation (y - b) 2 = 4p (x - a)
and a point (x1, y1) lies on this parabola. Will be
determined on a parabolic equation of the tangent line
at that point.
(2) Recall that in the lessons you've learned calculus
gradient of tangent to the curve y = f (x) at every point
on the curve. The gradient can be written m = ..........?
(3) Use the step (2) to determine the gradient of tangent
to a parabola (y - b) 2 = 4p (x - a) at point (x1, y1).
(4) Furthermore, you need to remember back equation of
the line passing through a point (x1, y1) with a
gradient m is .........................
(5) Use the step (4) to determine the equation of a tangent
sought.
(6)

So the equation of a tangent to a parabola (y - b) 2 =

4p (x - a) is In the same way as above. You will get the
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equation tangent to the parabola-parabola follows that
through the point (x1, y1) on the parabola.

Equation tangents through

No. Parabolic equation
(X1, y1) on the parabola
(Y - b) 2 = - 4p (x - ...............................................
1
a) .....
(X - b) 2 = 4p (x - ...............................................
2
a) .....
(X - b) 2 = - 4p (y - ...............................................
3
a) .....
...............................................
4 y2 = 4px
.....
...............................................
5 y2 = - 4px
.....
...............................................
6 x2 = 4PY
.....
...............................................
7 x2 = -4py
.....

II. Tangents to the Parabola Equation with a certain

gradient,
To obtain a tangent to the parabola equation with a
certain gradient, follow these guidelines.
(1) Eg parabolic equation is (y - b) 2 = 4p (x - a), line g
gradient m and the offending dish. Will be determined
the equation of a line g.
(2) Write the equation of a line g in the form y = mx + k
(3) Subtitusikan value of y in (2) into the equation
parabola at (1). Will you get a quadratic equation in x.
Next

if geometrically, when an offensive line of a curve, it

means that the point of intersection is no how?
Algebraically things like that are relevant to the
quadratic equation obtained by having two equal roots.
What are the conditions? ..........
(4) Use these requirements to obtain the value of k. Then
subtitusikan value of k in (2). This equation is the
equation of a tangent sought.
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So the equation of a tangent to a parabola (y - b) 2 =
4p (x - a) the gradient m is .......................................... ..
By following the guidelines above, you'll also get the
equation m gradient tangent to the parabola-parabola
others. Summarize the results in a table like the following.

Equation tangent gradient m of

No. Parabolic equation
the parabola
(Y - b) 2 = - 4p (x - .................................................
1
a) .....
.................................................
2 (X - b) 2 = 4p (x - a)
.....
(X - b) 2 = - 4p (y - .................................................
3
a) .....
.................................................
4 y2 = 4px
.....
.................................................
5 y2 = - 4px
.....
.................................................
6 x2 = 4PY
.....
.................................................
7 x2 = -4py
.....
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TEACHING MATERIALS SHEET IV

The materials that you will learn in this meeting,

namely:
A. Tangents to the Parabola equation that through
a point (x1, y1) outside Parabola.
B. Position Line Against Parabola

A. Tangents to the Parabola equation that through

a point (x1, y1) outside Parabola
Sketch roughly a Parabola and a point M (x1, y1) outside
the parabola. Create tangents through M and offensive
parabola. According to you, how many tangents that
possible?
How the tangent line equation?
Here's what you should find.
Then follow these guidelines!
1. Suppose there is a parabolic culminating in O (0,0)
with a focus on (2.0).
The parabolic equation is ..............................................
.....................
(Remember matter at the meeting I)
2. Ensure a point A (x1, y1) outside the parabola. Set
yourself coordinates ie, A (,)
3.
How equation straight line through A?Write in the form
y = ............................................. ...........
4. Recall the equation tangent to the parabola y = 4px2.
The formula
is ................................................ ................
5. Consider now the results you get in (3) and (4). In your
opinion, what requirements must be met for the
equation (3) is identical to the equation (4)?
Condition is ................................................ .................
6. Look for the value m of the equation that you find at
(5)
7. substitute This m value in equation (3) back
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What conclusions about the similarities you find in
(7)? ........................................................................ ...
Write down that conclusion.
....................................................................................................
.................................................. .................................................
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B. Position Line Against Parabola

After the graph a parabola and create as many
straight lines, both of which cut the parabola, or not. Is
there a line intersecting a parabola in two points ?. How
other possibility ?.
Now mention all the possible number of points cut a
line to a parabola.
Further follow these guidelines.

1.
2. Suppose there is a straight line with a gradient of m and
cut the Y axis at the point (0, k). How the line
equation? ............................................. ............................
...................... .................................................. .................
.....................Suppose there is a parabolic culminating at
the point O (0,0) and focus (2.0). Write the equation of
the parabola ...........................................
3. Think about what to do if a straight line at (1)
diperpotongkan with parabola at (2) Try !. Equation what
you get !. Is the quadratic equation or
not? ............................................ ......................................
.........
4. How the possibility of many roots of equations that you
get at (3). Can you find connections between the many
roots of the equation (3) with the number of the point of
intersection between the lines (3) with a parabola in (2).
a. What is the condition that the equation (3) does not
have roots real numbers ?. So what conditions must be
fulfilled so that the line does not cut the parabola ?.
Condition is ................
b. What are the conditions for equality in (3) has exactly
one root? Condition
is ................................................ ............
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So what is the condition that the line intersects the
parabola at one point? Condition
is ................................................ ......................
c. Are there any other possibility ?. Write down as above!
5. What do you have from the terms at 4a, 4b and 4c ?. If
you simplify each possibility, what do you get?
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