Quarter 1 Module 7

CONIC SECTIONS: The WRAP-UP

Regional Science High School III

Senior High School Department

Collated by Kimberly Dela Cruz Miraflor, LPT, SHST-III

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This is your Supplementary Learning Resource (SLR) for Pre-Calculus, a specialized subject
for Senior High School under the Science and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Strand of the Academic Track. In this SLR, you will be given a walkthrough on topics for
Pre-Calculus with the objective of meeting the most essential learning competencies
(MELCs) aligned with the content standards and performance standards of the K to 12
curriculum.

In this module, you will find five main parts:

Let’s Warm-up: The Recall. A review of prerequisite concepts
Let’s Labour: The Exposition. A discussion of the lesson
Let’s Workout: The Practice. A series of examples to explain the concepts
Let’s Fly: The Independent Work. A compilation of problems for independent work
to solidify understanding of lesson
Let’s Soar: The Enrichment. A set of tasks intended to enrich knowledge and skills

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CONIC SECTIONS: APPLICATIONS
CONTENT STANDARDS
The learners demonstrate an understanding of key concepts of conic sections and systems
of nonlinear equations

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learner shall be able to model situations appropriately and solve problems accurately
using conic sections and systems of nonlinear equations

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

♦ Define and determine the standard equation of:
o A circle (STEM_PC11AGIa-1-3)
o A parabola (STEM_PC11AGIa-5;b-1)
o An ellipse (STEM_PC11AGIc-1-2)
o A hyperbola (STEM_PC11AGId-1-2)
o A circle (STEM_PC11AGIa-1-2)
♦ Solve situational problems involving conic sections (STEM_PC11AGIe-1-2)

LEARNING TASKS
♦ Recall the definition and standard equations of a circle
♦ Recall the definition and standard equations of a parabola
♦ Recall the definition and standard equations of an ellipse
♦ Recall the definition and standard equations of a hyperbola
♦ Solve situational problems involving conic sections

EXPECTED OUTPUTS
♦ 4 complete sets of solution
♦ Learning Reflection

Let’s get started!

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LET’S WARM-UP: The Recall
What is the definition of a circle?
What is the standard equation of a
circles? How about the general
equation?
What is the definition of a parabola? Parabola is the set of all points whose distance
What are the standard equations of
a parabola?
What is the definition of an ellipse?
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Circle is produced when the cutting plane is
perpendicular to the axis of the cone or when
the cutting plane is parallel to the base of the
cone.
(𝑥𝑥 − ℎ)2 + (𝑦𝑦 − 𝑘𝑘)2 = 𝑟𝑟 2 is the standard
equation of the circle
𝑥𝑥 2 + 𝑦𝑦 2 + 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷 + 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 + 𝐹𝐹 = 0 is the general
equation of the circle
from a fixed point, called the focus, is equal to
the distance from a fixed line, called
the directrix. The point halfway between the
focus and the directrix is called the vertex of the
parabola.
When vertex is at the origin V (0, 0)
♦ 𝒙𝒙𝟐𝟐 = 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 (opens upward)
♦ 𝒙𝒙𝟐𝟐 = −𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 (opens downward)
♦ 𝒚𝒚𝟐𝟐 = 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 (opens to the right)
♦ 𝒚𝒚𝟐𝟐 = −𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 (opens to the left)
When vertex is at V(h, k)
♦ (𝒙𝒙 − 𝒉𝒉)𝟐𝟐 = 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒(𝒚𝒚 − 𝒌𝒌) (upward)
♦ (𝒙𝒙 − 𝒉𝒉)𝟐𝟐 = −𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒(𝒚𝒚 − 𝒌𝒌) (downward)
♦ (𝒚𝒚 − 𝒌𝒌)𝟐𝟐 = 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒(𝒙𝒙 − 𝒉𝒉) (right)
♦ (𝒚𝒚 − 𝒌𝒌)𝟐𝟐 = −𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒(𝒙𝒙 − 𝒉𝒉) (left)
Ellipse is a set of points, which moves so that the
sum of its distance to the fixed points, called
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major axis, that is 2𝑎𝑎.

What are the standard equations of When vertex is at the origin V (0, 0)
an ellipse? 𝒙𝒙𝟐𝟐 𝒚𝒚𝟐𝟐
♦ 𝟐𝟐 + = 𝟏𝟏 (horizontal major axis)
𝒂𝒂 𝒃𝒃𝟐𝟐
𝒙𝒙𝟐𝟐 𝒚𝒚𝟐𝟐
♦ + = 𝟏𝟏 (vertical major axis)
𝒃𝒃𝟐𝟐 𝒂𝒂𝟐𝟐

When vertex is at V(h, k)

(𝒙𝒙−𝒉𝒉)𝟐𝟐 (𝒚𝒚−𝒌𝒌)𝟐𝟐
♦ + = 𝟏𝟏 (horizontal major axis)
𝒂𝒂𝟐𝟐 𝒃𝒃𝟐𝟐
(𝒙𝒙−𝒉𝒉)𝟐𝟐 (𝒚𝒚−𝒌𝒌)𝟐𝟐
♦ + = 𝟏𝟏 (vertical major axis)
𝒃𝒃𝟐𝟐 𝒂𝒂𝟐𝟐

What is the definition of a Hyperbola is the set of points in a plane, the

hyperbola? absolute value of the difference of whose
distances from two fixed points is a constant. The
two fixed points are called the foci.

What are the standard equations of When vertex is at the origin V (0, 0)
a hyperbola? 𝒙𝒙𝟐𝟐 𝒚𝒚𝟐𝟐
♦ − = 𝟏𝟏 (horizontal principal axis)
𝒂𝒂𝟐𝟐 𝒃𝒃𝟐𝟐
𝒚𝒚𝟐𝟐 𝒙𝒙𝟐𝟐
♦ − = 𝟏𝟏 (vertical principal axis)
𝒂𝒂𝟐𝟐 𝒃𝒃𝟐𝟐

When vertex is at V(h, k)

(𝒙𝒙−𝒉𝒉)𝟐𝟐 (𝒚𝒚−𝒌𝒌)𝟐𝟐
♦ − = 𝟏𝟏 (horizontal principal axis)
𝒂𝒂𝟐𝟐 𝒃𝒃𝟐𝟐
(𝒚𝒚−𝒌𝒌)𝟐𝟐 (𝒙𝒙−𝒉𝒉)𝟐𝟐
♦ − = 𝟏𝟏 (vertical principal axis)
𝒃𝒃𝟐𝟐 𝒂𝒂𝟐𝟐

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For the past five modules, you were able to define and illustrate the four types of conic
section including its features, standard and general equations. In this module you will be
able to apply your acquired concepts on circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas in
solving situational problems involving conic sections.

Let’s get started!

LET’S FLY and SOAR!

Instructions
♦ Read and analyze each task.
♦ Provide the required mathematical solution and meaningful justification as deemed
necessary.
♦ Articulate your thinking processes clearly.

Present your answer per part using this format:

 Conic Section
K-Notes  Answers to learning tasks
 Rubrics in this table format (for the purpose of checking)
Problem Solving Communication Timeliness TOTAL

Note: You will be graded using the scoring rubrics on problem solving + communication as
stipulated in Module 6. Timeliness is added to the rubrics using this breakdown:
♦ 5 – submitted before or on the due
♦ 4 – submitted 1-2 minutes late
♦ 3 – submitted 3-4 minutes late
♦ 2 – submitted beyond 5 minutes late
Final score will be multiplied to 10. Highest possible score is 150.

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PART I: Circles
A. Find an equation of the line tangent to the circle at point 𝑃𝑃. Plot the circle and tangent line
in the same window (plane).
𝑥𝑥 2 + 𝑦𝑦 2 − 4𝑥𝑥 + 6𝑦𝑦 − 12 = 0; 𝑃𝑃(5,1)

B. The circumscribed circle of a triangle is the circle containing the three vertices of the
triangle. Given the three vertices, explain how you can determine the center and radius of
the circumscribed circle.

C. Use your explanation in PART I-B to find the center and radius of the circumscribed circle
of the triangle having vertices at (−3,2), (4, −1), and (5,2).

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PART II: Parabolas
A. If you are given the standard form of the equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin,
explain how to determine if the parabola opens to the right, left, upward, or downward.

B. I noticed that depending on the values for 𝐴𝐴 and 𝐵𝐵, assuming that they are both not zero, the
graph of 𝐴𝐴𝑥𝑥 2 + 𝐵𝐵𝑦𝑦 2 = 𝐶𝐶 can represent any of the conic sections other than a parabola. Does
this statement make sense or not? Explain your reasoning.

C. The endpoints of the latus rectum of a parabola are (5, 𝑘𝑘) and (−5, 𝑘𝑘). If the vertex of the
parabola is at the origin and the parabola open downward, find: (a) the value of 𝑘𝑘; (b) an
equation of the parabola.

PART III: Ellipses

A. I graphed an ellipse that was symmetric about its major axis but not symmetric about its
minor axis. Does this statement make sense or not? Explain your reasoning.

B. In a whispering gallery at our science museum, I stood at one focus, my friend stood at the
other focus, and we had a clear conversation, very little of which was heard by the 25
museum visitors standing between us. Does this statement make sense or not? Explain your
reasoning.

C. Find the standard form of the equation of an ellipse with vertices at (0, −6) and (0, 6),
passing through (2, −4). Show the illustration with labeled points.

PART IV: Hyperbolas

A. I changed the addition in an ellipse’s equation to subtraction and this changed its elongation
from horizontal to vertical. Does this statement make sense? Explain your reasoning.

B. I graphed a hyperbola centered at the origin that had 𝑦𝑦 −intercepts, but no 𝑥𝑥 −intercepts.
Does this statement make sense? Explain your reasoning.

C. Isolate the terms involving on the left side of the equation: y 2 + 2y + 12x − 23 = 0. Then
write the equation in an equivalent form by completing the square on the left side.

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While answering this module, what did you enjoy the most?
Were there difficulties met? If yes, share them here and your
ways to improve next time. Finally, reflect on the parts of
the module that you feel most confident.

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 WELL DONE!
Now, for the final work, supply the following with the required information.

SURNAME

GIVEN NAME

LRN

CLASS/SECTION

DATE and TIME STARTED

DATE and TIME ENDED

By completing this SLR, it is hoped that you have been delivered with concepts on parabola
enabling you to realize the vital role of Mathematics in our everyday lives. More
importantly, it is an utmost expectation that you accomplished this task with great
delightthat is because 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘 + 𝑗𝑗𝑗𝑗𝑗𝑗 = 𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿.

‘TIL NEXT TIME!

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Leithold, L. (2002). The Calculus 7. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.

Tiong, J. R. (n.d.). 1001 solve problems in engineering mathematics [E-book]. Retrieved 29

September 2020, from
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Blitzer, R. (2010). Precalculus, 4th Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.

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