Conic Sections

CONIC SECTIONS EXPLAINED: When a plane slices through a cone at varying angles, we derive curves known as conic sections. There exist four distinct types: the circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola. A deep exploration of their properties and equations takes place in the realms of algebra and geometry. Beyond the classroom, these conic sections have a multitude of practical applications spanning fields such as physics, engineering, and astronomy, to name just a few.

Identifying Conic Sections

Identify the type of the conic section represented by the equation 9x216y2=144.

Identifying Circles

x2+y28x+16y1=0 is the equation of a circle with center (h,k) and radius r for: h= and k= and r=

Finding a Circle Using the Center and Another Point

Write the equation of the circle in the form (xh)2+(yk)2=r2 x2+y2+6x+2y+3=0. Submit Question

Finding a Circle by the Diameter End Points

Find the equation of the circle with its diameter end points at A(2, -3) and B(-1, 5).

Finding the Parabola Equation Using the Vertex and Another Point

Write the equation of the parabola with: Vertex (3,6) and y-intercept -10

Finding the Properties of the Parabola

Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola given by the equation y2=4x.

Finding the Vertex

Find the vertex of the parabola. h(x)=x2+4x4

Finding the Vertex Form of the Parabola

Find the vertex form of the parabola given by the equation y=2x212x+20.

Finding the Vertex Form of an Ellipse

Given the equation of the ellipse 9x2+4y236x+8y4=0, find the vertex form.

Finding the Vertex Form of a Circle

Given the equation of a circle as x2+y26x+8y+9=0, find the vertex form of the circle.

Finding the Vertex Form of a Hyperbola

Given the equation of a hyperbola as 4x29y2=36, find the vertex form of this hyperbola.

Finding the Standard Form of a Parabola

Convert the equation to standard form by completing the square on x or y. Then find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Finally, graph the parabola. x2+12x12y+12=0

Finding the Expanded Form of an Ellipse

Find the expanded form of the ellipse with a center at the origin, a horizontal axis length of 10 and a vertical axis length of 6.

Finding the Expanded Form of a Circle

A circle is defined by the equation (x5)2+(y7)2=81. Find the expanded form of this circle.

Finding the Expanded Form of a Hyperbola

Find the expanded form of the hyperbola with center at origin, foci at (0, ±4), and vertices at (0, ±3).