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10.6 Holt Classifying Conics (supplement)

1. This is a decision tree based on the standard form of equations of each type of conic. 2. HW: Build a similar decision tree based on the coefficient values and the discriminant of the general form of the conic equation: ( ) Use Classifying Conic Sections table on page 761 in Holt Lesson 10-6 to get started.

Classifying conics

one variable squared

two variables squared

parabola

squared terms are both positive

squared terms have different signs

squared terms have the same coefficient

squared terms have different coefficients

hyperbola

circle

ellipse