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The Focus of an Ellipse
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve for the center of an ellipse by finding the focus. They use the focus formula when solve for conics. There are 13 problems with an answer key.
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Eccentricity of Conic Sections
In this conic sections worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 26 various types of problems. First, they identify the eccentricity of each equation shown. Then, students use the information provided to write the standard form equation...
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Conic Sections
In this conic sections learning exercise, students solve and complete 17 various types of problems. First, they write the conics in standard form and graph. Then, students determine the equation that best represents each description that...
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Using the Distance Formula
In this distance formula worksheet, students solve and complete 30 various types of problems. First, they find the exact distance between each pair of points and make a sketch of the situation. Then, students find the center, horizontal...
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Circles
Students graph circles. In this graphing instructional activity students write equations for circles. Students solve equations for circles and graph the results.
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As The World Curves
Students partisipate in a web scavenger hunt on an introductory lesson for conic sections. They become familiar with general forms of the equations, what they look like, and how they are used in the real-world.
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Conic Flyer
Graphing conics made easy. Individuals use an interactive to graph conic sections. The app can handle circles, vertical and horizontal parabolas, ellipses, and vertical and horizontal hyperbolas.
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Ellipses
Students analyze ellipse and solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students investigate information about ellipse and solve problems involving ellipse. They analyze and graph ellipse, and write an equation for the ellipse.
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Ellipses
Young scholars define ellipses and their properties. In this calculus lesson, students analyze ellipses for their shape, center, major and minor axes. They create a paper ellipse to have a visual of what an ellipse really looks like in 3D.
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Standard Form of Equations
Learners complete the square and identify different parts of a quadratic equation. In this algebra instructional activity, pupils graph conics using the TI calculator. They rewrite equations by completing the square.
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Easy Worksheet: Domain and Range
In this domain and range activity, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students find the domain and range of various functions given an equation, table of values, or graph.
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Graphs And Ellipses
Students become acquainted with linear graphs, the parabola and the rectangular hyperbola. Also prepare tables of paired values as preparation for plotting a line. They study the cartesian equation of an ellipse, with a worked example.
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Ellipses
High schoolers investigate the concept of ellipses and how they are used in a variety of geometry problems with a focus upon writing an equation given certain criteria. They draw an ellipse while developing the equation examining the x...
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Conics Introduction and Parabolas
Where did conic sections get their name? The equation and graph of a parabola are developed from the definition of the conic section. Teacher examples on graphing the equation and writing an equation from the graph round out the plan.
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College Algebra
Is there more to college algebra than this? Even though the eBook is designed for a college algebra course, there are several topics that align to Algebra II or Pre-calculus courses. Topics begin with linear equation and inequalities,...
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Pre-Calculus Review Sheet
Pre-Calculus has some detailed formulas involved and here is a great resource that lumps then all together for you. Broken up into rectangular, polar, and parametric sections, the conics all include formulas and graphs.
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Conics and Graphing
In this algebra worksheet, students solve equations by graphing an ellipse, circle and hyperbola. They match equations to graphs and define each type of function. There are 20 questions total.
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Conic Sections
In this conic sections worksheet, students solve and complete 8 different problems identifying various types of conic sections. First, they write each equation given in standard form. Then, students determine whether the graph of each of...
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Conic Sections and Locii
Students differentiate between ellipse and hyperbola. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph and solve elliptical equations. They use the cabri program to create the different conics and move them around.
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Maximum and Minimum Problems
In this maximum and minimum problems worksheet, students solve and complete 9 various types of problems. First, they find two numbers with a given sum. Then, students find the maximum and minimum value of each equation. They also find...
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Complex Analysis: Homework Set 5: Domain
In this domain worksheet, students determine the domain of analyticity for given functions. This one-page worksheet contains five multi-step equations.
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Worksheet 12
In this math activity, students explain the vector parametric equation for a line, scalar parametric equations, symmetric equations, and the implicit equation for a line.
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Worksheet One - Definite Integral
In this definite integral worksheet, students use substitution to simplify integrals. They find the values of the upper and lower points and interpret points found on a graph. Students solve this two-page worksheet.
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Ellipses
Students analyze formulas for ellipses. They solve by completing the square. Students find the center of the ellipses. They listen as the teacher describes the eccentricity of an ellipse. Students work several problems independently.