Problem Set 4 Conic Sections Set A
Problem Set 4 Conic Sections Set A
Problem Set 4 Conic Sections Set A
Part One. All of the equations listed below are general equations of conic sections. Study each equation,
transform it into standard form and decide what type of conic section it is. (5 points each).
1. 2 5 2 + 26 + 164 = 0 4. 2 + 2 + 14 + 10 + 59 = 0
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2. 2 + 2 24 16 + 188 = 0 5. 4 2 + 4 32 191 = 0
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3. 8 2 + 3 2 176 42 + 1091 = 0 6. 2 6 10 + 21 = 0
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7. 9 2 + 10 2 + 72 + 80 + 214 = 0 8. 8 2 2 2 160 + 32 + 688 = 0
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Part Two. For all the hyperbolas you have identified from Part One, write the complete the table below
by writing the equation of each hyperbola and identifying the features of its graphs (10 points per
hyperbola correctly identified).
Length of Length of
Equation Center Vertices transverse conjugate Foci Asymptotes
(Standard Form)
axis, axis,