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August 11, 2015July 22, 2015 by elaine

Videos:
This video provides a nice introduction to the conic sections (time: 0:51)

Constructing a parabolic reflector using a satellite dish (time: 10:59)
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November 10, 2015July 22, 2015 by elaine

Here is a good site for graphing equations of the form “y =”.
http://www.calculator.com/graphing/

This is a general site for graphing lines, parabolas, and exponentials.
https://www.desmos.com/calculator

October 22, 2015July 22, 2015 by elaine

However, as you go through the book be sure you look at all the examples in the text. If you need hints for the Level 3 … See the whole entry

October 22, 2015July 22, 2015 by elaine

However, as you go through the book be sure you look at all the examples in the text. If you need hints for the Level 3 … See the whole entry

September 26, 2015July 22, 2015 by elaine

Introduction
1. definition
2. model
Geometric definition of conic sections
1. parabola
  1. focus
  2. directrix
  3. axis
  4. vertex
2. ellipse
  1. foci
  2. major axis
  3. center
  4. minor axis
3. circle
  1. center
  2. radius
4. hyperbola
  1. transverse axis
  2. center
  3. conjugate axis
Algebraic definition of conic sections
1. general form
  1. first-degree equation

September 26, 2015July 22, 2015 by elaine

This section graphs two important types of curves by plotting points; parabolas and exponentials. … See the whole entry