Parabola Transformation - St. Louis
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This example demonstrates the transformation of a parabola, involving key mathematical concepts such as the properties and transformations of parabolas. By adjusting parameters a, p, and q, one can observe changes in the direction, vertex position, and shape of the parabola. The construction uses basic objects like points, lines, and text, suitable for high school mathematics education and learning.
GeoGebra Commands & Parameters
Numeric a(1)Numeric p(1)Numeric q(1)y = ((a * (x + p)) * (x + q))Point A(1, 0)Point B(1.764, -3.768)Point C(8.404, -3.768)Point D(-4, -4)Point E(4, -4)