For (y^2 = 4ax), the directrix is (x = -a)
For (y^2 = -4ax), the directrix is (x = a)
For (x^2 = 4ay), the directrix is (y = -a)
For (x^2 = -4ay), the directrix is (y = a)
For ((y-k)^2 = 4a(x-h)), the directrix is (x = h-a)
For ((y-k)^2 = -4a(x-h)), the directrix is (x = h+a)
For ((x-h)^2 = 4a(y-k)), the directrix is (y = k-a)
For ((x-h)^2 = -4a(y-k)), the directrix is (y = k+a)
Identify the vertex ((h,k))
Identify the value of (a)
Use the parabola’s standard form to write the directrix equation
