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4-5-3
Using G-Solve to Analyze a Conics Graph
u
To determine the directrix of the parabola
x
= 2(
y
– 1)
2
– 2
[Analysis] - [G-Solve] - [Directrix]
u
To determine the axis of symmetry of the parabola
x
= 2(
y
– 1)
2
– 2
[Analysis] - [G-Solve] - [Symmetry]
u
To determine the latus rectum of the parabola
x
= 2(
y
– 1)
2
– 2
[Analysis] - [G-Solve] - [Latus Rectum Length]
u
To determine the center point of the circle
x
2
+
y
2
+ 4
x
– 6
y
+ 9 = 0
[Analysis] - [G-Solve] - [Center]
u
To determine the radius of the circle
x
2
+
y
2
+ 4
x
– 6
y
+ 9 = 0
[Analysis] - [G-Solve] - [Radius]