The General Equation of Conic Sections

Question 1

A = 1, C = 5, Conic Type:

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B: Ellipse

Question 2

Identify the conic section that is represented by the equation.2x2 – 4x + 5y2 – 3y + 2 = 0

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B: ellipse

Question 3

Use the interactive to describe the conic given by the equation 3x2 – 9xy + 8y2 + x + y – 27 = 0.

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A: Ellipse with foci in the first and third quadrants.

Question 4

The discriminant is .

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B: Equal to 0

Question 5

Convert 9y2 + 72y + 72 = 6x – x2 to standard form.

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C:

Question 6

The transverse axis for this hyperbola is .

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A: horizontal

Question 7

The coordinates of the foci are .

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C: (4.2, -6) and (-0.2, -6)

Question 8

A = –2, C = 4, Conic Type:

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C: Hyperbola

Question 9

The conic is a .

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C: Parabola

Question 10

The center is located at .

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C: (2, -6)

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