54 Answered Questions for the topic Conic Sections

Conic Sections Math Algebra 1 Algebra 2

04/09/15

For the conic section with the equation
X2 + 4x +8y -20=0 which of the following is true  a. The graph is a parabola with its vertex at (-2,3) b.the gragh is an ellipse centered at (-2,3) c. The graph is a hyperbola that passes... more
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Conic Sections Math Algebra 1 Algebra 2

04/09/15

For the conic section the equation
X-2y2=0 which of the following is true ? a. The graph is an ellipse centered at (0,0) b. The graph is a hyperbola that passes through (0,0) and (2,1) c.the length of the minor axis is 2 d. The... more
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Conic Sections Circles

03/26/15

The equation of a standard pitcher’s mound in baseball is (x+5)^2 + (y+7)^2=81 Find the diameter and center of the pitcher’s mound.
Here are the choices:   A: C(-5,-7) d=9   B: C(-5,-7) d=18   C: C(5,7) d=9   D: C(5,7) d=18
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Conic Sections

03/24/15

x^2-2x=8y+23
Write its equation in standard formSketch the graphFor Parabolas, identify the vertex, focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry. For Circles, Identify the center and radius. For Ellipses, identify,... more
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Conic Sections

03/24/15

9x^2-4y^2-72x+8y+176=0
Write its equation in standard formSketch the graphFor Parabolas, identify the vertex, focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry. For Circles, Identify the center and radius. For Ellipses, identify,... more
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Conic Sections

03/24/15

-9x^2+y^2-72x-153=0 classify conic section
Write its equation in standard form Sketch the graph  identify the center, vertices, co-vertices,foci, and asymptotes
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11/30/14

Book Problem
7x^2 - 6sqrt(3)xy + 13y^2 - 16 = 0       Please give me the answer in detail and in graph, been trying to do this for hours and I don't know how to do it 
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Conic Sections College Algebra

11/10/14

Determine an equation for the parabola with focus (3,1) and directrix x=9
determine an equation for the parabola with focus (3,1) and directrix x=9
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Conic Sections Word Problem Conics

06/01/14

Conic Sections Question
Tricky Question:   Find an equation that models the path of a satellite if its path is a hyperbola, a= 55,000 km, and c= 81,000 km. Assume that the center of the hyperbola is the origin and the... more
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Conic Sections Quadratic Relations

05/20/14

How do you find focus, directrix and axis of symmetry?
I have a test on chapter 9 in Algebra 2 tomorrow and I don't understand how to find the focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry of a equation. For example:   -5+1/3y2=0
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Conic Sections Parabolas

05/17/14

Find the focus, directrix, and focal diameter of the parabola. 2xsqaured +13y = 0
Find the focus, directrix, and focal diameter of the parabola. 2xsqaured +13y = 0 
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Conic Sections Solving Equations

04/09/14

do to an incendent i suppose to do the following to help.....
x2-9y2-4x-18y=14  
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Conic Sections Parabolas Hyperbola

02/12/14

parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas can someone give me three conic sections.indiciate mathematical features of the conic corresponds within the examples.
conic sections - parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas.  Look around in your day (home, work, etc) and see if you observe any of the conic sections.  In each explanation, indiciate what one of the... more
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Conic Sections Hyperbola

01/29/14

Find the center verice foci and asyptote of the hyperbola?
x^2/36 - y^2/64   Do i have to squre 36 and 64 to get the vertex and foci?
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Conic Sections

12/17/13

Teach me about conics?
I don't understand how to graph hyperbola conics?
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Conic Sections Diameter Of Circles

12/05/13

find (h,k) and r of the circle (2x^2)-4x+(2y^2)-10y-10x=0
conic systems circles
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Conic Sections

09/25/13

Graph the conic section: x^2=-8(y-1) (include foci, vertices, symptotes when required
graph the conic section
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Conic Sections Algebra Help Math Help Conics

03/02/13

write the equation of a hyperbola in standard form whose center is (-2, -4), a focus at (-2, 6), and eccentricity of 5/4.
please show work so i can understand how you solved it. thanks!
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Conic Sections

02/27/13

how to solve a conic section problem
graph x=-1/6(y+1)2-3
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Conic Sections

02/24/13

which equation has the least steep graph?y=1/2x+2 or y=10x-8 or y=4x-3 or y=-3/4x+5?
steepness of graph
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Conic Sections

12/29/12

CONIC SECTIONS APPLICATION
APPLICATION OF CONIC SECTION, CITING EXAMPLE OF EACH
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Conic Sections Parabolas

12/23/12

How do you write the general conic form equation of a parabola?
The answer must be set equal to zero and the only information given is the vertex and the focus
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Conic Sections Conics Hyperbola

12/13/12

Hyperbola Word Problem. Explanation/(answer)
I've got two LORAN stations A and B that are 500 miles apart. A and B are also the Foci of a hyperbola. A ship at point P (which lies on the hyperbola branch with A as the focus) receives a nav... more
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Conic Sections Parabolas Conics

12/11/12

Thorough Explanation needed (Break Down)
Two satellites are orbiting earth. The path of one has the equation x^2 +y^2 = 2250000. The orbit of the other is 200 km farther from the center of earth. In one orbit, how much farther does the... more
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Conic Sections Conics Circles

12/11/12

A real life application problem involving the conic : circle ?
Include an explanation (answer)
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