2. Coordinate Geometry

Conic Basics — Quiz

Test your understanding of conic basics with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

For the parabola given by the equation $(y-2)^2 = -8(x+1)$, what is the direction in which it opens?

Question 2

What is the equation of the directrix for the parabola given by $(x-4)^2 = 12(y+1)$?

Question 3

If the focus of a parabola is at $(0, 5)$ and its vertex is at $(0, 0)$, what is the equation of the parabola?

Question 4

For the parabola given by the equation $(x+3)^2 = -16(y-2)$, what are the coordinates of the focus?

Question 5

What is the vertex of the parabola given by the equation $(y+1)^2 = 8(x-2)$?