Lesson: Identifying Conic Sections

Mathematics

In this lesson, we will learn how to convert the general form of conic section equations into any of the standard forms.

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Q1:

Consider the conic given by the equation .

Write the equation in standard form.

Hence, describe the conic.

Q2:

Which type of conic is described by the equation ?

Q3:

By calculating the discriminant, identify the type of conic that is described by the equation .

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