Pre-Calculus

Intro to Conics
Quarter –Module 1
 INTRO TO CONICS
Analytic Geometry is a branch of mathematics that studies
geometry using the coordinate system. It is also known as the
Cartesian Geometry or Coordinate Geometry.
Although the conic sections were first introduced by the
Ancient Greeks, they have still outstanding applications in the
modern world. Mathematicians, engineers and scientist encounter
numerous applications of conics in their respective area of
specialization.

At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:

1. illustrate the different types of conic sections: parabola,
ellipse, circle, hyperbola and degenerate cases.
(STEM_PC11AG-Ia-1); and
2. recognize the equation and important characteristics of
the different types of conic sections.(STEM_PC11AG-Ie-1)

In doing this module, the following

are some reminders:

1. Take the pretest before

answering the module.
2. Read the instructions carefully
before doing each task.
3. Answer all the exercises.
4. Take the posttest.
5. Use a separate sheet in
answering all the activities.

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Directions: Identify whether the following figure suggest CIR-
CLE, PARABOLA, ELLIPSE or HYPERBOLA

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

9. 10.
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 Conic Sections
Conic Sections or conics are formed when a double napped
cone is sliced through by a plane. There are four types of conics:
parabola, circle, ellipse and hyperbola.

A parabola can be formed if the cutting plane is parallel to the

edge of the cone. Circle can be formed when the intersecting plane is
parallel to the base. If the cutting plane is slightly slanted so as to
make a closed figure, then an ellipse is formed. And to obtain a
hyperbola, the cutting plane must be positioned at a vertical angle.

These conics are also referred to as non-generated conics. A

non-generated conic is a conic formed when the cutting plane does
not pass through the vertex of the cone.

Certain characteristics are unique to each type of conics.

These characteristics are as follow:
Circle. When x and y are both squared and the
coefficients on them are the same including the sign
Parabola. When either x or y is squared but not both
Ellipse. When x and y are both squared and the
coefficients are positive but different
Hyperbola. When x and y are both squared, and exactly
one of the coefficients is negative and exactly one of the
coefficients is positive.
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 ACTIVITY NO. 1

Directions: Given the following equation, classify the conic sec-

tions being described.

ACTIVITY NO. 2

Classify the conic section described by the following equations.

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 ACTIVITY NO. 3

Directions: Classify the conic section described by the following

equations.

Great job! Next, try answering

the POST TEST and let’s see
how far have you understood
the lesson. Good Luck

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REMEMBER!

Circle – both and appear, and their coefficients are

the same

Parabola – exactly one of and appears

Ellipse – both and and their coefficients have the

same sign and are unequal

Hyperbola – both and appear and their coefficients

have different signs

The properties of conics are often

reflected and integrated in the de-
velopment of telescopes, vehicles’
side mirrors and television dish an-
tennas and in the construction of
suspension bridges and tunnels.
Conics are also used to understand
planetary motions and the orbits of
comets.

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Directions: Identify the graph of each of the following equations.

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A. Books
 Aspurial et al; (2017); Pre Calculus for Senior High School;
Malabon City; Mutya Publishing House, INC.
 Camilon et al; (2017); Pre Calculus for Senor High School;
Quezon City; Educational Resources Corporation

B. Online Resource
 Yang Kuang, Elleyne Kase; How to Identify the Four Conic
Sections in Equation Form; Retrive from https://
www.dummies.com/education/math/calculus/how-to-identify-
the-four-conic-sections-in-equation-form/

PREPARED BY:

MELVIN A. SABADO
Teacher II
BONUAN BUQUIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL