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 \(9x^2 - 16y^2 = 144\).

Identifying Circles

$x^{2}+y^{2}-8 x+16 y-1=0$ 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 $(x-h)^{2}+(y-k)^{2}=r^{2}$ $x^{2}+y^{2}+6 x+2 y+3=0$. 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 \(y^2 = 4x\).

Finding the Vertex

Find the vertex of the parabola. \[ h(x)=-x^{2}+4 x-4 \]

Finding the Vertex Form of the Parabola

Find the vertex form of the parabola given by the equation \(y = 2x^2 - 12x + 20\).

Finding the Vertex Form of an Ellipse

Given the equation of the ellipse \(9x^2 + 4y^2 - 36x + 8y - 4 = 0\), find the vertex form.

Finding the Vertex Form of a Circle

Given the equation of a circle as \(x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 8y + 9 = 0\), find the vertex form of the circle.

Finding the Vertex Form of a Hyperbola

Given the equation of a hyperbola as \(4x^2 - 9y^2 = 36\), 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. \[ x^{2}+12 x-12 y+12=0 \]

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 \((x - 5)^2 + (y - 7)^2 = 81\). 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).