Deck 10: Conic Sections
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Deck 10: Conic Sections
1
Graph the parabola. State the vertex of the parabola.
-
A) vertex

B) vertex
C) vertex
D) vertex
-

A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex

vertex


2
Graph the parabola. State the vertex of the parabola.
-

A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex
-

A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex

vertex


3
Graph the parabola. State the vertex of the parabola.
-

A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex
-

A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex

vertex


4
Graph the parabola. State the vertex of the parabola.
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A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex
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A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex

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5
Graph the parabola. State the vertex of the parabola.
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A) vertex

B) vertex
C) vertex
D) vertex
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A) vertex

B) vertex



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6
Graph the parabola. State the vertex of the parabola.
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A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex
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A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex

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7
Graph the parabola. State the vertex of the parabola.
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A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex
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A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex

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8
Graph the parabola. State the vertex of the parabola.
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A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex
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A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex

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9
Graph the parabola. State the vertex of the parabola.
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A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex
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A) vertex

B) vertex

C) vertex

D) vertex

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10
Find the vertex of the parabola by completing the square.
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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B)
C)
D)
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11
Find the vertex of the parabola by completing the square.
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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B)
C)
D)
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12
Find the vertex of the parabola by completing the square.
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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13
Find the vertex of the parabola by completing the square.
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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14
Find the equation of the parabola of the form that passes through the given three points.
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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B)
C)
D)
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C)
D)
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B)
C)
D)
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B)
C)
D)
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17
Graph the parabola, including its vertex, focus, and directrix.
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A) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

B) vertex: (2, - 5); focus (2, - 4); directrix

C) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

D) vertex: ; focus ; directrix
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A) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

B) vertex: (2, - 5); focus (2, - 4); directrix

C) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

D) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

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18
Graph the parabola, including its vertex, focus, and directrix.
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A) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

B) vertex: ; focus ; directrix
C) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

D) vertex: ; focus ; directrix
-

A) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

B) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

C) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

D) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

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19
Graph the parabola, including its vertex, focus, and directrix.
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A) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

B) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

C) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

D) vertex: ; focus ; directrix
-


A) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

B) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

C) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

D) vertex: ; focus ; directrix

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20
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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21
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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22
Solve the problem.
-Arches in the shapes of parabolas are often used in construction. Find the equation of a parabolic arc that is 20 feet high at its highest point and 28 feet wide at the base, as illustrated in the figure. Place the origin at the midpoint of the base.

A)
B)
C)
D)
-Arches in the shapes of parabolas are often used in construction. Find the equation of a parabolic arc that is 20 feet high at its highest point and 28 feet wide at the base, as illustrated in the figure. Place the origin at the midpoint of the base.

A)
B)
C)
D)
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23
Solve the problem.
-A bridge is built in the shape of a parabolic arch. The bridge arch has a span of 134 feet and a maximum height of 30 feet. Find the height of the arch at 10 feet from its center.
A)
B)
C)
D)
-A bridge is built in the shape of a parabolic arch. The bridge arch has a span of 134 feet and a maximum height of 30 feet. Find the height of the arch at 10 feet from its center.
A)
B)
C)
D)
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24
Solve the problem.
-An experimental model for a suspension bridge is built. In one section, cable runs from the top of one tower down to the roadway, just touching it there, and up again to the top of a second tower. The towers are both 6.25 inches tall and stand 50 inches apart. At some point along the road from the lowest point of the cable, the cable is 0.56 inches above the roadway. Find the distance between that point and the base of the nearest tower.
A) .
B)
C) .
D)
-An experimental model for a suspension bridge is built. In one section, cable runs from the top of one tower down to the roadway, just touching it there, and up again to the top of a second tower. The towers are both 6.25 inches tall and stand 50 inches apart. At some point along the road from the lowest point of the cable, the cable is 0.56 inches above the roadway. Find the distance between that point and the base of the nearest tower.
A) .
B)
C) .
D)
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25
Find the distance between the pair of points. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
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A) 14
B) 100
C) 10
D)
- and
A) 14
B) 100
C) 10
D)
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26
Find the distance between the pair of points. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
- and
A) 8
B)
C) 160
D)
- and
A) 8
B)
C) 160
D)
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27
Find the distance between the pair of points. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
- and
A) 7445
B)
C)
D) 3213
- and
A) 7445
B)
C)
D) 3213
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28
Find the distance between the pair of points. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
- and
A) 52
B)
C) 9
D)
- and
A) 52
B)
C) 9
D)
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29
Find the distance between the pair of points. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
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A) 4
B)
C)
D) 96
- and
A) 4
B)
C)
D) 96
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30
Find the distance between the pair of points. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
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A) 12
B) 6
C)
D)
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A) 12
B) 6
C)
D)
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31
Find the midpoint of the line segment that connects the given points.
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A)
B)
C)
D) 11,8 )
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A)
B)
C)
D) 11,8 )
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32
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A)
B)
C)
D) ,
- and
A)
B)
C)
D) ,
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33
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A)
B)
C)
D)
- and
A)
B)
C)
D)
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34
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A)
B)
C)
D)
- and
A)
B)
C)
D)
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35
Graph the circle. State the center and radius of the circle
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A) center

B) center
C) center
D) center
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A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center

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36
Graph the circle. State the center and radius of the circle
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A) center

B) center (4, - 2);

C) center
D) center (4, 2);
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A) center

B) center (4, - 2);

C) center

D) center (4, 2);

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37
Graph the circle. State the center and radius of the circle
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A) center

B) center (1, - 4);

C) center
D) center
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A) center

B) center (1, - 4);

C) center

D) center

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38
Graph the circle. State the center and radius of the circle
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A) center
B) center (5, - 6);

C) center

D) center
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A) center

B) center (5, - 6);

C) center

D) center

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39
Graph the circle. State the center and radius of the circle
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A) center

B) center
C) center
D) center
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A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center

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40
Graph the circle. State the center and radius of the circle
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A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center
-

A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center

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41
Graph the circle. State the center and radius of the circle
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A) center

B) center (0, 3);
C) center
D) center (3, 0);
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A) center

B) center (0, 3);

C) center

D) center (3, 0);

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42
Graph the circle. State the center and radius of the circle
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A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center
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A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center

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43
Graph the circle. State the center and radius of the circle
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A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center ;
-

A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center ;

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44
Find the center and radius of the circle by completing the square.
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A)
B)
C)
D)
-
A)
B)
C)
D)
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45
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A)
B)
C)
D)
-
A)
B)
C)
D)
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46
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A)
B)
C)
D)
-
A)
B)
C)
D)
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47
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A)
B)
C)
D)
-
A)
B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
-
A)
B)
C)
D)
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B)
C)
D)
-
A)
B)
C)
D)
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50
Find an equation of the circle with the given center and radius.
-Center , radius 6
A)
B)
C)
D)
-Center , radius 6
A)
B)
C)
D)
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51
Find an equation of the circle with the given center and radius.
-Center (8, - 4), radius 10
A)
B)
C)
D)
-Center (8, - 4), radius 10
A)
B)
C)
D)
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52
Find an equation of the circle with the given center and radius.
-Center , radius 3
A)
B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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53
Find an equation of the circle with the given center and radius.
-Center (0, - 6), radius 2
A)
B)
C)
D)
-Center (0, - 6), radius 2
A)
B)
C)
D)
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54
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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55
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A)
B)
C)
D)
-Center , radius
A)
B)
C)
D)
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56
Find an equation of the circle with the given center and radius.
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A)
B)
C)
D)
-Center , radius
A)
B)
C)
D)
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57
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B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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58
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B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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59
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B)
C)
D)
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A)
B)
C)
D)
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60
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A)

B)
C)

D)
-
A)

B)

C)

D)

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61
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B)

C)

D)
-
A)

B)

C)

D)

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62
Find the equation of the circle that has a diameter with the given endpoints.
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B)
C)
D)
- and
A)
B)
C)
D)
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63
Solve the problem.
-A wildlife researcher is monitoring a black bear that has a radio telemetry collar with a transmitting range of 16 miles. The researcher is in a research station with her receiver and tracking the bear's movements. If we put the origin of a coordinate system at the research station, what is the equation of all possible locations of the bear where the transmitter would be at its maximum range?
A)
B)
C)
D)
-A wildlife researcher is monitoring a black bear that has a radio telemetry collar with a transmitting range of 16 miles. The researcher is in a research station with her receiver and tracking the bear's movements. If we put the origin of a coordinate system at the research station, what is the equation of all possible locations of the bear where the transmitter would be at its maximum range?
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B)
C)
D)
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64
Solve the problem.
-A Ferris wheel has a diameter of 280 feet and the bottom of the Ferris wheel is 12 feet above the ground. Find the equation of the wheel if the origin is placed on the ground directly below the center of the wheel, as illustrated.

A)
B)
C)
D)
-A Ferris wheel has a diameter of 280 feet and the bottom of the Ferris wheel is 12 feet above the ground. Find the equation of the wheel if the origin is placed on the ground directly below the center of the wheel, as illustrated.

A)
B)
C)
D)
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65
Solve the problem.
-A Ferris wheel has a diameter of 260 feet and the bottom of the Ferris wheel is 11 feet above the ground. How far to the left or right is a car that is 191 feet above the ground? Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

A) 120
B) 114.8
C) 252.7
D) 255.1
-A Ferris wheel has a diameter of 260 feet and the bottom of the Ferris wheel is 11 feet above the ground. How far to the left or right is a car that is 191 feet above the ground? Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

A) 120
B) 114.8
C) 252.7
D) 255.1
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66
Most video games need to determine whether two objects touch, such as a character and a wall or a missile and an asteroid; this is known as collision detection. One method for doing this is to find a circle that bounds each object. If the distance between the centers of the two objects is less than or equal to the sum of the two radii of the circles that the objects are bounded by, the two objects are touching. Determine whether Object 1 with radius 9 pixels and center at touches Object 2 with radius 10 pixels and œenter at .
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Most video games need to determine whether two objects touch, such as a character and a wall or a missile and an asteroid; this is known as collision detection. One method for doing this is to find a circle that bounds each object. If the distance between the centers of the two objects is less than or equal to the sum of the two radii of the circles that the objects are bounded by, the two objects are touching. Determine whether Object 1 with radius 112 pixels and center at touches Object 2 with radius 154 pixels and center at .
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68
Graph the ellipse. Give the coordinates of the center, as well as the values of and .
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B) center

C) center

D) center
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C) center

D) center

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69
Graph the ellipse. Give the coordinates of the center, as well as the values of and .
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B) center

C) center

D) center
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C) center

D) center

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70
Graph the ellipse. Give the coordinates of the center, as well as the values of and .
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B) center

C) center

D) center
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C) center

D) center

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71
Graph the ellipse. Give the coordinates of the center, as well as the values of and .
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B) center

C) center

D) center
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C) center

D) center

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72
Graph the ellipse. Give the coordinates of the center, as well as the values of and .
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A) center

B) center
C) center (6,5),

D) center
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A) center

B) center
C) center (6,5),

D) center

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73
Graph the ellipse. Give the coordinates of the center, as well as the values of and .
-

A) center

B) center

C) center (1, 2),

D) center (1, 2), a = 1, b = 4
-

A) center

B) center

C) center (1, 2),

D) center (1, 2), a = 1, b = 4

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74
Graph the ellipse. Give the coordinates of the center, as well as the values of and .
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A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center
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B) center

C) center

D) center

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75
Graph the ellipse. Give the coordinates of the center, as well as the values of and .
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A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center

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A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center

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76
Graph the ellipse. Give the coordinates of the center, as well as the values of and .
-

A) center

B) center

C) center

D) center
-

A) center

B) center

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Find the standard-form equation of the ellipse.
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