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Conic sections

Read the idea, work independently, then explain what changed.

Each section contains concept explanations, three worked examples, ten graded exercises and teacher preparation.

Use the focal definition, standard equation and geometric properties of an ellipse.

Use the distance-difference definition, asymptotes and branch restrictions.

Relate focus, directrix and vertex, and retain conditions in line-parabola intersections.