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What is the standard equation of a hyperbola?
Hyperbolas can intersect themselves at a single point.
False
What are the lines that a hyperbola approaches as the values of x and y increase without bound?
Asymptotes
The midpoint of the transverse axis is known as the __________ of the hyperbola.
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Which of the following features is NOT a property of hyperbolas?
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A ray is defined as a line that extends infinitely in both directions.
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What are the two axes called that relate to the orientation of a hyperbola?
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In geometry, a __________ is a location in space, represented by a set of coordinates.
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Match the geometric terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following describes the symmetry property of hyperbolas?
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Study Notes
Geometry
Definition
Geometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of shapes, sizes, and positions of objects.
Key Concepts
- Points: A location in space, represented by a set of coordinates.
- Lines: A set of points that extend infinitely in two directions.
- Rays: A line that extends infinitely in one direction from a single point.
- Angles: Formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint.
- Planes: A flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions.
Hyperbola
Definition
A hyperbola is a type of conic section, formed by the intersection of a cone and a plane that is not parallel to the cone's base.
Key Concepts
- Equation: The standard equation of a hyperbola is (x^2/a^2) - (y^2/b^2) = 1, where a and b are constants.
- Center: The midpoint of the transverse axis, which is the line segment that passes through the hyperbola's vertices.
- Vertices: The points on the hyperbola where the transverse axis intersects the curve.
- Asymptotes: The lines that the hyperbola approaches as x and y values increase without bound.
- Transverse axis: The line segment that passes through the center of the hyperbola, perpendicular to the conjugate axis.
- Conjugate axis: The line segment that passes through the center of the hyperbola, perpendicular to the transverse axis.
Properties
- Symmetry: Hyperbolas have reflection symmetry about both the transverse and conjugate axes.
- Open shape: Hyperbolas are open curves, meaning they do not enclose a region.
- No intersections: Hyperbolas do not intersect themselves, except at the vertices.
Geometry
Definition
- Geometry explores shapes, sizes, and spatial relationships of objects.
Key Concepts
- Points: Represent specific locations in space, defined by coordinates.
- Lines: Infinite collections of points extending in two directions.
- Rays: A segment of a line that starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction.
- Angles: Formed when two rays meet at a common endpoint, measured in degrees.
- Planes: Flat, two-dimensional surfaces that continue infinitely in all directions.
Hyperbola
Definition
- A hyperbola is a conic section created by intersecting a cone with a plane that is not parallel to the cone's base.
Key Concepts
- Equation: Standard form is (x²/a²) - (y²/b²) = 1, with 'a' and 'b' as constants.
- Center: The point at the midpoint of the hyperbola's transverse axis, crucial for defining its position.
- Vertices: Points where the hyperbola intersects its transverse axis, indicating the maximum extent of the curve.
- Asymptotes: Lines that the hyperbola approaches closely as x and y become very large, guiding the curve's behavior.
- Transverse axis: Line segment through the center, runs perpendicular to the conjugate axis, indicating the direction of the hyperbola.
- Conjugate axis: Line segment through the center, perpendicular to the transverse axis, helping define the shape of the hyperbola.
Properties
- Symmetry: Hyperbolas exhibit reflection symmetry with respect to both their transverse and conjugate axes.
- Open shape: These curves are classified as open, meaning they do not enclose a space unlike closed curves like circles or ellipses.
- No intersections: Hyperbolas do not cross or touch themselves, with the exception of their vertices where the transverse axis meets the curve.
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