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Classifying Conics - Worksheet 8 - 11th Grade

Hard

Read standard-form conic equations to identify centers, vertices, dimensions and curve types.

hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.

23 problems · 25-30 minutes · Skills: conic sections, classification, algebra

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 23 problems designed for 11th Grade students practicing classifying conic sections. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

Factor polynomials, use exponent laws and solve equations with domain restrictions.

  • Read standard-form conic equations to identify centers, vertices, dimensions and curve types.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Classify the conic: (x + 1)² + (y - 3)² = 4.
Solution Steps:
  1. Equal positive squared coefficients: circle. Unequal positive squared coefficients: ellipse.
  2. Opposite signs on the squared terms: hyperbola. One squared variable: parabola.
Answer: Circle
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
Classify the conic: (x + 3)² + (y + 5)² = 4.
2
Classify the conic: (x - 5)²/17 + (y - 2)²/18 = 1.
3
Classify the conic: (x - 3)²/10 − (y - 5)²/11 = 1.
4
Classify the conic: y = 2(x + 5)² - 1.
5
Classify the conic: (x + 1)² + (y + 0)² = 25.
6
Classify the conic: (x + 3)²/10 + (y - 5)²/11 = 1.
7
Classify the conic: (x - 3)²/2 − (y - 3)²/3 = 1.
8
Classify the conic: y = 5(x + 5)² + 3.
9
Classify the conic: (x - 5)² + (y - 3)² = 16.
10
Classify the conic: (x - 3)²/2 + (y - 5)²/3 = 1.
11
Classify the conic: (x + 5)²/2 − (y + 3)²/3 = 1.
12
Classify the conic: y = 1(x + 3)² - 4.
13
Classify the conic: (x + 0)² + (y - 3)² = 1.
14
Classify the conic: (x - 3)²/5 + (y + 5)²/6 = 1.
15
Classify the conic: (x + 5)²/26 − (y + 3)²/27 = 1.
16
Classify the conic: y = 2(x + 4)² - 3.
17
Classify the conic: (x - 2)² + (y + 2)² = 16.
18
Classify the conic: (x + 5)²/17 + (y + 2)²/18 = 1.
19
Classify the conic: (x + 1)²/2 − (y - 4)²/3 = 1.
20
Classify the conic: y = 4(x - 5)² + 0.
21
Classify the conic: (x + 2)² + (y + 2)² = 1.
22
Classify the conic: (x - 2)²/10 + (y + 5)²/11 = 1.
23
Classify the conic: (x + 4)²/10 − (y - 1)²/11 = 1.

Answer Key

1. Circle2. Ellipse3. Hyperbola4. Parabola5. Circle6. Ellipse7. Hyperbola8. Parabola9. Circle10. Ellipse11. Hyperbola12. Parabola13. Circle14. Ellipse15. Hyperbola16. Parabola17. Circle18. Ellipse19. Hyperbola20. Parabola21. Circle22. Ellipse23. Hyperbola

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