Math Problem Statement

Identify the conic sections from the given list of equations based on inspection.

Solution

The image contains a list of conic section equations, and the task is to identify the type of conic section based on the equations. Let's break down and identify each equation:

  1. (xh)2/a2+(yk)2/b2=1(x-h)^2 / a^2 + (y-k)^2 / b^2 = 1
    This represents an ellipse, where a2a^2 and b2b^2 are the squared lengths of the semi-major and semi-minor axes.

  2. (xh)2/a2(yk)2/b2=1(x-h)^2 / a^2 - (y-k)^2 / b^2 = 1
    This represents a hyperbola, where a2a^2 and b2b^2 determine the distances from the center along the x and y axes, respectively.

  3. (xh)2+(yk)2=r2(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2
    This is a circle, with center (h,k)(h, k) and radius rr.

  4. (xh)2+(yk)2=r2(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2 where r=0r = 0
    This represents a degenerate circle, which reduces to a point at (h,k)(h, k) because the radius is zero.

  5. (yk)2/a2=1(y-k)^2 / a^2 = 1
    This is a degenerate parabola or could represent two parallel lines.

  6. (xh)2/a2(yk)2/b2=0(x-h)^2 / a^2 - (y-k)^2 / b^2 = 0
    This represents a degenerate hyperbola, which is a pair of intersecting lines.

  7. (xh)2/a2(yk)2/b2=1(x-h)^2 / a^2 - (y-k)^2 / b^2 = -1
    This is an imaginary hyperbola, meaning there are no real solutions because the right-hand side is negative.

  8. (yk)2=4a(xh)(y-k)^2 = 4a(x-h)
    This is a parabola that opens horizontally, where aa determines the distance from the vertex to the focus.

  9. (xh)2+(yk)2=r2(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2 where r<0r < 0
    This is an imaginary circle, because a negative radius isn't possible in real geometry.

  10. (xh)2/a2+(yk)2/b2=1(x-h)^2 / a^2 + (y-k)^2 / b^2 = 1 where a=0a = 0
    This is a degenerate ellipse that collapses to a line.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand this:

  1. What conditions define a degenerate conic section?
  2. How can you distinguish between ellipses and hyperbolas based on their general equations?
  3. What role do the constants aa and bb play in conic section equations?
  4. How do imaginary solutions arise in conic sections, and what do they represent geometrically?
  5. Can a parabola be classified as a degenerate form under certain conditions?

Tip: For conic sections, remember that if the sum of squared terms equals a positive constant, it's either a circle or ellipse. If it's a difference, it's a hyperbola.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Conic Sections
Ellipses
Hyperbolas
Circles
Parabolas
Degenerate Conics
Imaginary Conics

Formulas

(x-h)^2 / a^2 + (y-k)^2 / b^2 = 1
(x-h)^2 / a^2 - (y-k)^2 / b^2 = 1
(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2
(y-k)^2 = 4a(x-h)

Theorems

Equation of Ellipse
Equation of Hyperbola
Equation of Circle
Equation of Parabola
Degenerate Conic Sections
Imaginary Conics

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12