ANALYTIC

GEOMETRY
Cartesian Coordinate System
DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO POINTS SLOPE OF THE LINE

2 2
𝑌2 − 𝑌1
𝑑= 𝑥2 − 𝑥1 + 𝑦2 − 𝑦1 m = tan θ =
𝑋2 − 𝑋1
Sample Problem No. 1
Find the distance between the
points (4,7) and (2,3).

A. 2 sqrt of (5)
B. 3 sqrt of (5)
C. 2 sqrt of (7)
D. 3 sqrt of (7)
Sample Problem No. 2
Find the inclination of the line
passing through (-5,3) and
(10,7).

A. 14.73
B. 14.93
C. 14.83
D. 14.63
Cartesian Coordinate System
DIVISION OF LINE SEGMENT

𝑅2𝑋1 + 𝑅1𝑋2
x=
𝑅1 + 𝑅2

𝑅2𝑌1 + 𝑅1𝑌2
𝑦=
𝑅1 + 𝑅2

Alternative Formula: Where:

𝑃1𝑃
k=
x = x1 + k(x2 - x1) 𝑃1𝑃2
y = y1 + k(y2 - y1)
𝑟1 𝑃1𝑃
=
𝑟2 𝑃𝑃2
Sample Problem No. 3
Determine the coordinates of
the point P(x,y) which divides
the line segment from P1(-
2,1) to P2(3,-4) externally in
the ratio r= -8/3.

A. (3,4)
B. (6,-7)
C. (-6,-7)
D. (9,-2).
Sample Problem No. 4
Determine the point which is
equidistant from points
A(1,7), B(8,6), C(7,-1).

A. (2,6)
B. (-4,3)
C. (2,-6)
D. (4,3)
Straight Line
General Equation Ax + By + C = 0

Point-slope Form y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Two-point Slope Form y − y1 y2 − y1

x − x1 = x2 − x1

Slope-intercept Form y = mx + b

Intercept Form x y
a+b =1

Where:
a = x-intercept
b = y-intercept
m = slope
Sample Problem No. 5
Find the equation of a line
with slope 2/3 and passing
through the point (-4,5).

A. 2x + 3y + 24 = 0
B. 2x - 3y + 23 = 0
C. 3x - 2y + 21= 0
D. 3x - 2y + 20 = 0
Sample Problem No. 6
Find the equation of a line
passing through the two
points (3,-1) and (0,6).

A. 3x + 7y – 18 = 0
B. 3x - 7y + 18 = 0
C. 7x + 3y – 18 = 0
D. 7x - 3y + 18 = 0
Sample Problem No. 7
What is the equation of the
line whose intercepts on the x
and y axes are respectively 5
and -3.

A. 4x + 3y - 7=0
B. 3x + 5y + 13 = 0
C. 3x - 5y -15 = 0
D. 4x - 3y + 7 = 0
Sample Problem No. 8
Find the slope m and the
intercept b on the y-axis for
the line 2y + 3x = 7.

A. 3/2 and -7/2

B. -3/2 and 7/2
C. -2/3 and 7/2
D. -3/2 and 2/7
Slope of a Line
General Equation
Ax + By + C = 0
Slope = - A / B

Parallel Lines
Line 1 (L1) → Ax + By + 𝐶1 = 0
Line 2 (L2) → Ax + By + 𝐶2 = 0
Slope: 𝑚1 = 𝑚2

Perpendicular Lines
Line 1 (L1) → Ax + By + 𝐶1 = 0
Line 2 (L2) → Bx - Ay + 𝐶2 = 0
1
Slope: 𝑚1 = −
𝑚2
Sample Problem No. 9
What is the equation of the line
that passes through (4,0) and is
parallel to the line x – y – 2 = 0?

A. y + x + 4 = 0
B. y – x + 4 = 0
C. y – x – 4 = 0
D. y + x – 4 = 0
Sample Problem No. 10
Find the equation of the line
passing through point (-2,3)
and perpendicular to the line 2x
– 3y + 6 = 0.

A. 3x + 2y = 0
B. 3x - 2y = 0
C. 2x + 3y = 0
D. 2x - 3y = 0
Angle Between Two Lines
Distance, d of a point (x1,y1) to line
Ax + By + C = 0

𝐴𝑥1 + 𝐵𝑦1 + 𝐶
𝑑=
𝐴2 + 𝐵 2

Distance, d between two parallel lines:

Line 1 (L1) → Ax + By + 𝐶1 = 0
Line 2 (L2) → Ax + By + 𝐶2 = 0
𝑚2 − 𝑚1
tan θ =
1 + 𝑚1𝑚2
𝐶1 − 𝐶2
𝑑=
𝐴2 + 𝐵 2
Sample Problem No. 11
The angle between two lines
L₁ and L₂ is 45°. If the slope m₁
of L₁ is 2/3, determine the
slope 𝑚2 of L2.

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Sample Problem No. 12
What is the equation of the
line through (2,-3) with
inclination 60°.

A. 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 3 − 2 3 = 0
B. 3𝑥 − 𝑦 − 3 − 2 3 = 0
C. 3𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3 + 2 3 = 0
D. 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3 + 2 3 = 0
Sample Problem No. 13
Calculate the distance d from
line 8x + 15y - 24 = 0 to point
(-2,-3).

A. 12
B. 6
C. 10
D. 5
Sample Problem No. 14
Find the distance between the
given lines 4x – 3y = 12 and
4x – 3y = -8.

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Area of a Triangle by Coordinates

By Coordinate Method: By Determinant Method:

1 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑥3 𝑥1
A= 𝑦1 𝑦2 𝑦3 𝑦1 𝑥1 𝑦1 1
2 1
A= 𝑥2 𝑦2 1
2
1 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑥3 𝑥1 𝑥3 𝑦3 1
A= 𝑦1 𝑦2 𝑦3 𝑦1
2
1
A=2 𝑥1𝑦2 + 𝑥2𝑦3 + 𝑥3𝑦1 − (𝑦1𝑥2 + 𝑦2𝑥3 + 𝑦3𝑥1)
Sample Problem No. 15
Find the area of the triangle
whose vertices are (7,5), (2,3)
and (6-7).

A. 29 sq. units
B. 35 sq. units
C. 24 sq. units
D. 33 sq. units
Area of Polygon (n Sides ) by Coordinates

1 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑥3 𝑥1 𝑥𝑛 𝑥1
A= 𝑦1 𝑦2 𝑦3 𝑦1
…
𝑦𝑛 𝑦1
2
⋯

1
A= 𝑥1𝑦2 + 𝑥2𝑦3 + 𝑥3𝑦4 ⋯ + 𝑥𝑛𝑦1 − 𝑦1𝑥2 + 𝑦2𝑥3 + 𝑦3𝑥4 ⋯ + 𝑦𝑛𝑥1
2
Sample Problem No. 16
Find the are of the
quadrilateral whose vertices
are (5,6), (-4,2), (-1,5) and
(6,-2).

A. 89.5
B. 22.2
C. 63.5
D. 45.5
Conic Sections
Defined as any curve produced by the intersection of a plane and a right circular cone.

𝐴𝑥 2 + 𝐵𝑥𝑦 + 𝐶𝑦 2 + 𝐷𝑥 + 𝐸𝑦 + 𝐹 = 0
If B = 0, main axis is parallel to x and y-axis.
• Circle (A = C)
• Parabola (either A or C is zero)
• Ellipse (A ≠ C)
• Hyperbola (A and C have opposite signs)
If B ≠ 0, main axis is inclined or tilted from the x and y-axis
• Circle (B2 – 4AC < 0 and A = C)
• Parabola (B2 – 4AC = 0)
• Ellipse (B2 – 4AC < 0 and A ≠ C)
• Hyperbola (B2 – 4AC > 0)
Sample Problem No. 16
What conic section is
presented by the equation
𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 15 = 0?

A. Ellipse
B. Circle
C. Parabola
D. Hyperbola
Circle
The locus of point that moves such that its distance from
a fixed point called the center is constant. The constant
distance is called the radius, r of the circle.
• Cutting plane parallel to the base.
• Its discriminant is greater than zero
• Eccentricity is zero
• Coefficients A and C in the equation are equal and have
the same sign.
Circle
General Equation
𝐴𝑥 2 + Ay2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
Standard Equations

Center at the Origin C(0,0) 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 𝑟2

(x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2
Center at (h,k) h=−
𝐷
𝑘=−
𝐸
2𝐴 2𝐴
Radius of the Circle 𝐷2 + 𝐸2 − 4𝐴𝐹
r2 =
4𝐴2
Sample Problem No. 17
What is the equation of the
circle with its center at point
(-2,3) and radius 4.

A.𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 3 = 0
B. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 3 = 0
C. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 3 = 0
D. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 3 = 0
Sample Problem No. 18
Find the coordinates of the
center of the circle whose
equation is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 + 5𝑦 −
14 = 0

Α. (-3/2, 5/2)
Β. (-5/2, 3/2)
C. (3/2, -5/2)
D. (5/2, -3/2)
Sample Problem No. 19
A point P(x,y) moves in such a
way that its distance from
C(2,-3) is always 5. Find the
equation of its locus.

A. x² + y² - 4x + 2y – 20 =0
B. x² + y² + 4x - 2y + 20 = 0
C. x² + y² + 2x - 4y + 24 =0
D. x² + y² - 2x + 4y - 24 = 0
Parabola
Alternative Formulas:
For Axis Vertical
Coordinates of the Center 𝐷 𝐷2−4𝐴𝐹
h= − 𝑘=
2𝐴 2𝐴𝐸
Focal Distance 𝐸
a=−
4𝐴

For Axis Horizontal

Coordinates of the Center 𝐸2 −4𝐶𝐹 𝐸
h= 𝑘 = − 2𝐶
2𝐶𝐷
Focal Distance 𝐷
a=−
4𝐶
Length of Latus Rectum
LR = 4𝑎
Parabola
Parabola is the locus of point that moves such that it is
always equidistant from a fixed point and a fixed line. The
fixed point is called focus and the fixed line is called
directrix.
• Cutting plane parallel to the element.
• Its discriminant is equal to zero.
• Eccentricity is equal to one.
• Either the coefficients A or C is zero.
Parabola
General Equation
Axis Vertical 𝐴𝑥 2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
Axis Horizontal 𝐶𝑦 2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0

Standard Equations
Vertex at Origin V(0,0) Vertex at Origin V(h,k)
Upward 𝑥 2 = 4ay (𝑥 − ℎ)2 = 4a(y - k)
Downward 𝑥 2 = -4ay (𝑥 − ℎ)2 = -4a(y - k)
Left 𝑦 2 = 4ax (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = -4a(x - h)
Right 𝑦 2 = -4ax (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 4a(x - h)
Parabola
Relationship Between Base and Height of Parabola

𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒12 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒22
=
ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡1 ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡2
Sample Problem No. 20
Find the equation of the
parabola with its axis parallel
to the x-axis, and which
through the points (-2,1), (1,2)
and (-1,3). Passes

A. 5𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 21𝑦 − 11 = 0
B. 5𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 21𝑦 − 20 = 0
C. 5𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 21𝑦 + 11 = 0
D. 5𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 21𝑦 + 20 = 0
Sample Problem No. 21
What is the equation of
parabola with its focus at the
point (6,-2) and whose
directrix is the line x - 2 = 0.

A. 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 36 = 0
B. 𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 36 = 0
C. 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 31 = 0
D. 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 31 = 0
Sample Problem No. 22
How high is a parabolic arch
of span 24 feet and height 18
feet at a distance 8 feet from
the center of the span?

A. 10 feet
B. 14 feet
C. 21 feet
D. 29 feet
Ellipse
Ellipse is the locus of point that moves such that the sum
of its distances from two fixed points called the foci is
constant. The constant sum is the length of the major
axis.
• Cutting plane not parallel to any element.
• Its discriminant is less than zero.
• Eccentricity is less than one.
• Coefficients A and C are not equal and have opposite
signs.
Ellipse
General Equation
𝐴𝑥 2 + Cy2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
Standard Equation
Center at Origin C(0,0) Center at (h,k)
x2 y2 (x − h)2 (y − k)2
Major Axis Vertical 2
+ 2 =1 + =1
𝑏 𝑎 𝑏 2 𝑎 2

Major Axis x2 y2 (x − h)2 (y − k)2

+ 2 =1 + =1
Horizontal 𝑎2 𝑏 𝑎2 𝑏2

c= 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
𝐷 𝐸
Coordinate of the center: h = − 𝑘=−
2𝐴 2𝐶
Ellipse
• Length of major axis = 2a
• Length of minor axis = 2b
• Distance between foci = 2c
• Length of semi-major axis = a
• Length of semi-minor axis = b
• Length of focus to center = c
𝑎2
• Distance of directrix to center, d = 𝑐
𝑎 𝑐
• Eccentricity: e = 𝑑 = 𝑎
2𝑏2
• Length of Latus Rectum: LR = 𝑎
• Length of semi-major and semi-minor axis if C > A
a= 𝐶 𝑏= 𝐴
• Length of semi-major and semi-minor axis if A > C
a= 𝐴 𝑏= 𝐶
Ellipse
Apogee and Perigee

• Apogee is the farthest distance of a satellite from the earth's surface.

Apogee = a + c – r
• Perigee is the shortest distance.
Perigee = a – (c + r)
• Where: r = radius of the planet
Sample Problem No. 23
What is the equation of the
ellipse having its center at the
origin, one focus at (0,3), and
length of semi-major axis 5.

A. 12𝑥 2 + 10𝑦 2 = 350

B. 10𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 210
C. 6𝑥 2 + 10𝑦 2 = 300
D. 25𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 400
Sample Problem No. 24
Find the equation of the
ellipse having its center at the
origin, major axis on the x-
axis, and passing through the
point (4,3) and (6,2).

A. 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 = 30
B. 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 52
C. 2𝑥 2 + 8𝑦 2 = 100
D. 5𝑥 2 + 10𝑦 2 = 200
Sample Problem No. 25
The earth's orbit is an ellipse
with the sun at one of the
foci. If the semi-major axis of
the ellipse is 93,000,000
miles and the eccentricity the
earth from the sun in miles. is
1/62 nearly, find the greatest
of the earth from the sun in
miles.

A. 95,900,000
B. 96,750,000
C. 94,500,000
D. 91,450,000
Hyperbola
Hyperbola can be defined as the locus of point that moves
such that the difference of its distances from two fixed
points called the foci is constant. The constant difference
is the length of the transverse axis.
• Cutting plane to the altitude.
• Its discriminant is greater than zero
• Eccentricity is greater than one
• Coefficients A and C are not equal and have opposite
signs.
Hyperbola
General Equation
Transverse Axis Horizontal
𝐴𝑥 2 - Cy2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
• Length of semi-transverse axis: a = −𝐶
• Length of semi-conjugate axis: b= 𝐴
Transverse Axis Vertical
Cy2 - Ax2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
• Length of semi-transverse axis: a = −𝐴
• Length of semi-conjugate axis: b= 𝐶
Hyperbola
Standard Equation

Center at Origin C(0,0) Center at (h,k)

x2 y2 x−h 2 (y − k)2
Transverse Axis Horizontal − 2 =1 − =1
𝑎2 𝑏 𝑎2 𝑏2
y2 x2 (y − k)2 (x − h)2
− 2 =1 − =1
Transverse Axis Vertical 𝑎2 𝑏 𝑎2 𝑏2
Hyperbola
• Length of transverse axis = 2a
• Length of conjugate axis = 2b
• Distance between foci = 2c
• Length of semi-transverse axis = a
• Length of semi-conjugate axis = b
➢ Distance of focus to center , c = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
𝑎2
➢ Distance of directrix to center, d =
𝑐
𝑎 𝑐
➢ Eccentricity: e = =
𝑑 𝑎
2𝑏2
➢ Length of Latus Rectum: LR =
𝑎
➢ Coordinates of the center
𝐷 𝐸
h=− 𝑘=−
2𝐴 2𝐶
Hyperbola
Equation of Asymptote
y - k = m(x - h)

𝑏
Transverse Axis Horizontal m=
𝑎
𝑎
Transverse Axis Vertical m=
𝑏
Sample Problem No. 26
Find the equation of the
hyperbola with center at the
origin, transverse on the y-
axis, and passing through the
points (4,6) and (1,-3).

A. 5𝑦 2 − 9𝑥 2 = 36
B. 10𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 2 = 75
C. 3𝑦 2 − 10𝑥 2 = 75
D. 9𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 2 = 36
Practice Problem
1. Find the equation of a line with slope 3 and y-intercept -2.

A. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 3
B. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 3
C. 𝑦 = −3𝑥 + 2
D 𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 2
Practice Problem
2. Determine the correct equation for the line with a slope of 7 and y-
intercept of -4.
A. 𝑦 = −1/7𝑥 − 4
B. 𝑦 = 7𝑥 − 4
C. 𝑦 = 7𝑥 + 4
D 𝑦 = −7𝑥 + 4
Practice Problem
3. Find the equation of the line passing 3 units from the origin and
parallel to 3x + 4y -10= 0.

A. 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 5 = 0
B. 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 1 = 0
C. 𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 15 = 0
D 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 15 = 0
Practice Problem
4. Determine the equation of the line passing through the points
(1,17) and (13,4).

A. 13𝑥 − 12𝑦 − 217 = 0

B. 13𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 217 = 0
C. 13𝑥 + 12𝑦 − 217 = 0
D 13𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 217 = 0
Practice Problem
5. Find the point on the line 3x + y + 4 = 0 that is equidistant from
the points (-5,6) and (3,2)

A. (-2,2)
Β. (-2,3)
C. (-2,-2)
D. (2,2)
Practice Problem
6. What is the equation of the straight line which passes through the
point (6,-3) and with an angle of inclination of 45°.
A. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 7
B. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 9
C. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 7
D. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 9
Practice Problem
7. Find the equation of the line passing through the intersection of x
- y =0 and 3x - 2y = 2 cutting from the first quadrant a triangle
whose area is 9.

A. 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 1 = 0
B. 2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2 = 0
C. 3𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3 = 0
D. 𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 6 = 0
Practice Problem
8. Find the equation of the line which is perpendicular to the line 3x-
2y-5 = 0 and which passes through the point of intersection of 4x -
5y - 5 = 0 and x - y - 5 = 0.

A. 2x + 5y + 4 = 0
B. 3x + 2y + 2 = 0
C. 5𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 4 = 0
D. 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 2 = 0
Practice Problem
9. The line segment joining A(-2,-1) and B(3,3) is extended to C. If BC
= 3AB, find the coordinates of C.
Α. (10,-12)
Β. (15,-18)
C. (10,12)
D. (18,15)
Practice Problem
10. A point moves in such a way that its distance from (3,2) is
always one half of its distance from (-1,3). Find the equation of its
locus.

A. 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 − 26𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 42 = 0
B. 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 + 26𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 42 = 0
C. 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 − 26𝑥 + 10𝑦 + 42 = 0
D. 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 + 26𝑥 + 10𝑦 + 42 = 0
Practice Problem
11. A line 3x + 2y - 7 = 0 is perpendicular to 2x - ky + 2 = 0.
Determine k.
A. 1
B. 4
C. 7
D. 3
Practice Problem
12. What is the value of k so that the two lines have equations of 3y -
2x - 6-= 0 and 3x + ky + 7= 0 to be parallel.

A.-9/2
B. -7/2
C. 5/3
D. 7/2
Practice Problem
13. Calculate the distance from the line 6x - 8y + 5 = 0 to point (-
1,7).
A. 4.7
B. 5.7
C. 6.7
D. 7.7
Practice Problem
14. Calculate the distance between the parallel lines 3x + 4y +7 = 0
and 3x + 4y - 5 = 0.
A. 9/5
B. 12/5
C. 14/5
D. 7/5
Practice Problem
15. Find the area of the region enclosed by the triangle with vertices
(1,1), (3,2) and (2,-4)

A. 7/2
B. 5/2
C. 1/2
D. 3/2
Practice Problem
16. Find the area of the polygon with vertices at 2 + 3i, 3 + i, -2 - 4i,
-1 + 2i.

A. 47
B. 35/2
C. 25
D. 47/2
Practice Problem
17. Find the area of the polygon whose vertices are (1,5), (-2,4), (-3,-
1), (2,-3) and (5,1).

A. 60
B, 45
C. 40
D. 55
Practice Problem
18. Find the equation of the circle with center at the origin and
passes through (-3,4).

A. 𝑥 2 + y² = 36
B. 𝑥 2 + y² = 25
C. x² + y² = 9
D. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16
Practice Problem
19. Find the equation of the circle whose center is (3, -1) and radius
is 5.

A. 𝑥 2 + y 2 + 6x − 2y + 15 = 0
B. 𝑥 2 + y 2 − 6x − 2y − 15 = 0
C. 𝑥 2 + y 2 − 6x + 2y − 15 = 0
D. 𝑥 2 + y 2 + 6x + 2y + 15 = 0
Practice Problem
20. What is the equation of the circle passing through the three
points (4,5), (3,-2) and (1,-4).

A. 𝑥 2 + y 2 + 10x − 13y − 175 = 0

B. 𝑥 2 + y 2 + 9x − 10y − 64 = 0
C. 𝑥 2 + y 2 + 12x − 10y − 100 = 0
D. 𝑥 2 + y 2 + 7x − 5y − 44 = 0
Practice Problem
21. What is the equation of the circle whose center is (-4,3) and
which is tangent to the y-axis.

A. 𝑥 2 + y 2 + 7x − y + 4 = 0
B. 𝑥 2 + y 2 + 3x − 2y + 6 = 0
C. 𝑥 2 + y 2 + 4x − 2y + 1 = 0
D. 𝑥 2 + y 2 + 8x − 6y + 9 = 0
Practice Problem
22. Find an equation of the parabola with vertex (-1,-2) latus rectum
12, opens downward.

A. 𝑥 2 + 12x + 12y − 25 = 0
B. 𝑥 2 + 12x 2 y + 22 = 0
C. 𝑥 2 − 2x + y − 23 = 0
D. 𝑥 2 + 2x + 12y + 22 = 0
Practice Problem
23. Find the vertex of the parabola x² = 8y.
Α. (2,4)
B. (0,8)
C. (0,0)
D. (-2, 0)
Practice Problem
24. Determine the equation of a parabola with its axis parallel to the
x-axis and which passes through the point (3,3), (6,5) and (6,-3).

A. 𝑦 2 − 4x − 2y + 9 = 0
B. 𝑦 2 − 8x − 10y + 9 = 0
C. 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 2y + 9 = 0
D. 𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 9 = 0
Practice Problem
25. What is the equation of the parabola with its vertex at (-2,4) and
its focus at (1,3).

A. 𝑦 2 − 12y − 8x − 10 = 0
B. 𝑦 2 + 6𝑦 − 12x + 15 = 0
C. 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 − 12x − 15 = 0
D. 𝑦 2 + 12𝑦 − 8𝑥 + 10 = 0
Practice Problem
26. A cross-section of a trough is a semi-ellipse with width at the top
18 in. and depth 12 in. The trough is filled with water to a depth of
8 in. Find the width of the surface of the water.

A. 6 square root of 5 in.

B. square root of 5 in.
C. 6 in.
D. 5 square root of 6 in.
Practice Problem
27. An arch in the form of a semi-ellipse has a span of 150 ft. and its
greatest height is 45 ft. There are two vertical supports equidistant
from each other and the ends of the arch. Find their height.

A. 40.15 ft.
B. 41.10 ft.
C. 42.43 ft.
D. 43.26 ft.
Practice Problem
28. An ellipse whose equation is 9x² + 16y² = 576, find the length of
its latus rectum.

A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
Practice Problem
29. An ellipse has an equation of (x/13) ² + (y/12) ² = 1, determine
its eccentricity.

A. 0.584
B. 0.684
C. 0.484
D. 0.384
Practice Problem
30. What is the equation of the ellipse with its center at the origin,
semi-major axis on the y- axis and 4 units long, and the length of
latus rectum is 9/2.

A. 10𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 324
B. 12𝑥 2 + 18𝑦 2 = 225
C. 8𝑥 2 + 10𝑦 2 = 148
D. 16𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 144
Practice Problem
31. What is the equation of the ellipse with its center at (4,-1), focus
(1,-1), and passing through (8,0).

A. x² - 2y² - 8x - 4y - 4 = 0
B. 4x² - y² - 8x - 4y + 4 = 0
C. 4x² + y² + 8x + 4y + 4 = 0
D. x² + 2y² + 4x + 4y +4 = 0
Practice Problem
32. The earth's orbit is an ellipse with the sun at one of the foci. If
the semi-major axis of the ellipse is 93,000,000 miles and the
eccentricity is 1/62 nearly, find the least distance earth from the sun
in miles.

A. 91,500,000
B. 94,500,000
C. 92,350,000
D. 93,100,000
Practice Problem
33. A hyperbola has an equation of 9y² - 16x² = 144. What is the
length of its transverse axis?

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
Practice Problem
34. A hyperbola has a transverse axis of 8 and foci at (±5,0),
determine its equation.
A. 4x² - 3y² = 169
B. 16x² - 9y² = 121
C. 18x² - 4y² = 225
D. 9x² - 16y² = 144
Practice Problem
35. What is the equation of the hyperbola for which the center at the
origin, a focus at (8,0) and a vertex at (6,0)

A. 7x² - 9y² = 252

B. 9x² - 7y² = 205
C. 9x² - 7y² = 255
D. 7x² - 9y² = 199
Practice Problem
36. Derive the equation of the hyperbola with vertices at (±6,0) and
asymptotes 6y = ± 7x.
A. 52x² - 17y² = 1,674
B. 49x² - 36y² = 1,764
C. 40x² - 30y² = 1,746
D. 47x² - 20y² = 1,476
Practice Problem
37. Find the parametric equations for the line through the point
(1,7,2) that is parallel to the plane x + y + z = 10 and perpendicular
to the line x = 3 + t, y=-18-t, z= 5t.
A. x = 6t - 1, y = 4t - 7, z = -2t - 2.
B. x = 4t + 1, y =-6t + 7, z = 2t + 2.
C. x = 6t +1, y =-4t + 7, z = -2t +2.
D. x = 4t + 1, y =-6t, z = 2t+2.
Practice Problem
38. What type of conic is x² - 4y + 3x + 5 = 0

A. hyperbola
B. parabola
C. circle
D. ellipse
Practice Problem
39. What curve is described by the equation 4x² - y² + 8x + 4y = 15?

A. hyperbola
B. circle
C. parabola
D. ellipse
Practice Problem
40. What conic section is described by the equation 4x²- y² + 8x + 4y
= 15?

A. Ellipse
B. Hyperbola
C. Parabola
D. Circle
Practice Problem
41. The equation x² + Bx + y² + Cy + D = 0 is:

A. Hyperbola
B. Ellipse
C. Circle
D. Parabola
Practice Problem
42. Describe the locus by |z-i| = 2.

A. hyperbola
B. circle
C. parabola
D. ellipse
Practice Problem
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Practice Problem
43. If the general equation of the conic is 0, then the conic is Ax² +
Bxy + Cy² + Dx + Ey + F = 0 and B²-4AC >0, then the conic is

A. ellipse
B. circle
C. hyperbola
D. parabola
Practice Problem
44. A normal to a given plane is ________

A. oblique to the plane

B. parallel to the plane
C. perpendicular to the plane
D. lying in the plane
Practice Problem
45. The plane rectangular system is divided into four parts which are
known as

A. octants
B. quadrants
C. coordinates
D. axis
Practice Problem
46. It represents the distance of a point from the y-axis.

A. Ordinate
B. Abscissa
C. Coordinate
D. Polar Distance
Practice Problem
47. The locus of a point which moves so that its distance from a
fixed point and a fixed line is always equal is

A. ellipse
B. parabola
C. circle
D. hyperbola
Practice Problem
48. In an ellipse a chord is which contains a focus and is in a line
perpendicular to the major axis

A. conjugate axis
B. latus rectum
C. focal width
D. minor axis
Practice Problem
49. Find the area of the first octant part of the plane x/a + y/b + z/c
=1 where a, b, and c are positive.

A. 1/2 square root of (a²b² + b²c² + a²c² )

B. a + b + c
C. square root of (a + b + c)
D. square root of (a² + b² + c²)
Practice Problem
50. The line passing through the focus and perpendicular to the
directrix of a parabola is called
A. Latus Rectum
B. Axis
C. Secant Line
D. Tangent Line
Practice Problem
51. What is the conic section where eccentricity is less than 1?

A. Circle
B. Ellipse
C. Parabola
D. Line
Practice Problem
52. When two lines are parallel, the slope of one is

A. the negative of the other

B. equal to the other
C. the negative reciprocal of the other
D. the reciprocal of the other
Practice Problem
53. The sum of the distance from the two foci to any point in what
curve is constant?

A. Hyperbola
B. Parabola
C. Ellipse
D. Circle