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What grade level is HS.G.20(+).b taught?

This standard is part of the High School curriculum in Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics.

Are there practice problems for HS.G.20(+).b?

Yes, there are 3 practice problems available for HS.G.20(+).b with worked examples.

What learning resources are available for HS.G.20(+).b?

There are 10 Khan Academy resources available for HS.G.20(+).b, including 1 videos, 9 exercises.

HS.G.20(+).b: Derive the equations of ellipses and hyperbolas given the foci, using the fact that the sum or difference of distances from the foci is cons... | Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics

Derive the equations of ellipses and hyperbolas given the foci, using the fact that the sum or difference of distances from the foci is constant.

Example Problems

What are the foci of the hyperbola represented by the equation

\frac{x^2}{64} - \frac{y^2}{49} = 1

What are the foci of the hyperbola represented by the equation

\frac{x^2}{16} - \frac{y^2}{25} = 1

The equation of an ellipse is given below.

\frac{(x + 7)^2}{16} + \frac{(y + 5)^2}{4} = 1

What is its center?

Khan Academy Resources

Equation of a hyperbola from features Center & radii of ellipses from equation Vertices & direction of a hyperbola Ellipse standard equation & graph Equation of an ellipse from features Graph & features of ellipses Foci of a hyperbola from equation Foci of an ellipse from equation Foci of an ellipse from radii Intro to conic sections

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HS.G.20(+).b: Derive the equations of ellipses and hyperbolas given the foci, using the fact that the sum or difference of distances from the foci is constant.