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Using G-Solve to Analyze a Conics Graph

uTo determine the asymptotes of the hyperbola (x 21)2( y 22)2= 1

2 3

[Analysis] - [G-Solve] - [Asymptotes]

uTo determine the eccentricity of the ellipse

(x – 1)2

+

( y – 2)2

= 1

 

 

22

 

 

32

 

[Analysis] - [G-Solve] - [Eccentricity]

uTo determine the x-intercept of the parabola x = 2(y – 1)2 – 2

[Analysis] - [G-Solve] - [x-Intercept]

Tip

When there are two x-intercepts, press the left and right cursor keys or tap the left and right graph controller arrows to toggle the display between them.

uTo determine the y-intercept of the ellipse (x 21)2+ ( y 22)2= 1

2 3

[Analysis] - [G-Solve] - [y-Intercept]

Tip

When there are two y-intercepts, press the left and right cursor keys or tap the left and right graph controller arrows to toggle the display between them.

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