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Circle Ellipse (h) Parabola (h) Hyperbola (h) Definition:A conic section is the intersection of a plane and a cone. Ellipse (v) Parabola (v) Hyperbola (v)By changing the angle and location of intersection, we can produce a circle, ellipse, parabola or hyperbola; or in the special case when the plane touches the vertex: a point, line or 2 intersecting lines. Point Line Double Line The General Equation for a Conic Section:Ax2 + Bxy + Cy2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0 The type of section can be found from the sign of: B2 - 4AC If B2 - 4AC is... then the curve is a... < 0 ellipse, circle, point or no curve
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