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Worksheet 5 Math 126-Hyperbolas
In this Pre-calculus worksheet, students solve problems involving hyperbolas. The two page worksheet contains explanation and four multi-part questions. Answers are not included.
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Faster speed-Shorter Time
Students calculate the inverse variation, and speed given the formulas. In this algebra lesson, students investigate properties of conics, focusing on the hyperbola. They identify the distance between the directrix and other parts of the...
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Conic Sections
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems involving ellipses, parabolas, circles, and hyperbolas. The one page worksheet contains nineteen problems. Answers are included.
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Hyperbolas
For this algebra worksheet, students identify the graphs of hyperbolas. They find the center and directrix. There are 10 questions.
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Conic Sections and Locii
Students differentiate between ellipse and hyperbola. In this algebra lesson, students graph and solve elliptical equations. They use the cabri program to create the different conics and move them around.
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Graphs and Equations of Conic Sections Practice Test
In this conic section worksheet, learners complete a thirty-one question practice test containing matching and problem solving conic equation and conic graph problems. The solutions are provided.
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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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Hyperbolas from Circles
Tenth graders study the concepts of hyperbolas from circles. In this hyperbola lesson, 10th graders identify the points where the circles cross each other on the illustration shown. Students mark all the points where the differences of...
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Applications of Hyperbolas
In this hyperbola activity, 10th graders solve and complete 6 different problems. First, they determine the cross-section of a hyperbolic paraboloid curve. Then, students find where the cone intersects the ground in hyperbola as...
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Graphing Hyperbolas
In this graphing hyperbolas worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they sketch each graph given the equation. Then, students determine which of the graphs shown is the equation.
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Topic 7.5 - Hyperbolas
In this hyperbola instructional activity, learners analyze 2 graphs of hyperbolas and write the equation for each. They then answer 5 questions in which they analyze an equation and write the coordinates of the vertices, coordinates of...
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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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Hyperbolas
In this hyperbolas worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various forms of hyperbolas. First, they write the equation for each given hyperbola using standard form. Then, students determine whether the hyperbolas...
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Hyperbolas
In this hyperbola worksheet, students explore given hyperbola equations and identify the foci and vertices of the hyperbola. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Hyperbolas
Students analyze given hyperbolas and write the equation for an hyperbola given certain information. They also identify and define hyperbolas and complete an activity using the hyperbola paper included in the lesson plan which will help...
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Translation and Rotation of Axes
Students rotate axes to eliminate the xy-term and illustrate the dissectible cone as needed. They also discuss the discriminant for the second degree equation in two variables, as well as the translation of axes and rotation of axes....
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Confocal Conics
Students describe conic sections from an equation or graph. They examine a family of conics that share a vertex, describe their relationship and write an equation. Students interpret the relationship between conic sections and write...
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Platonic Realms: Function
Resource provides an introduction to conics. A picture of each conic, the definition, and a brief discussion about the standard form of conic equations are given, along with encouragement to master conics.
California State University
Cal State, San Bernadino: Hyperbolas
An excellent site describing the equations for hyperbolas, including graphs of hyperbolic functions and multiple exercises for practice.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Francois Viete
The University of St. Andrews offers this iography of Francois Viete. Many links are provided for more information.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Biography of Menaechmus
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information on the mathematician Menaechmus.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Conic Flyer
"This applet allows the user to create graphs of conic sections. Using slider bars, one can manipulate the function to change the constant values and view the effects of those changes."
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Hyperbolas
A four-lesson tutorial on hyperbolas, the standard form for hyperbolic functions, and how to graph them. Includes a lesson quiz.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Conics
Three Learning Check documents on the various characteristics of parabolas, circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas.