Precalculus Conic Sections

Write an equation for an ellipse with the given characteristics: vertices at (7, -4) (-3, -4); foci at (6, -4) (-2, -4)

Write an equation for an ellipse with the given characteristics: length of major axis = 12; foci at (-2, 1) (-2, -9)

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• 4

• -4

• 8

Write an equation for the hyperbola with the given characteristics: foci (8, 0) (8, 8); vertices (8, 2) (8, 6)

Which ellipse has the greatest eccentricity?

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Write an equation for a parabola with the given focus F and vertex V:

F(2, 8) V(2, 10)