1. Asymptotes are drawn thru the box corners
Circle
Ellipse
focal
(h,k) a b c
Minor axis
Major axis
(h,k)
Radius (r)
point (a,b)
4 points N S W E
Major axis length = 2a
Minor axis length = 2b
Find foci:
Parabola
Hyperbola 2a 2b
(h,k)
Asymptotes are drawn thru the box corners
(y-k) = +/- m(x-h) c 2p p
focus
(h,k)
directrix
AOS
EOLR
vertical: x is squared
if p = +, then faces up
if p = -, then faces down
horizontal: y is squared
if p = +, then faces right
if p = -, then faces left
If x is first, draw curves left/right, & (h +/- a, k)
If y is first draw curves up/down & (h, k +/- b)
Find Foci:

2. Circle Ellipse Hyperbola Parabola Symmetry:
Describe the plane intersection:
Real-World example:
Symmetry:
Describe the plane intersection:
Real-World example:
Parabola
Hyperbola
Symmetry:
Describe the plane intersection:
Real-World example:
Symmetry:
Describe the plane intersection:
Real-World example: