Algebra 2 – Identifying Conic Sections

Yay Math In Studio dives into figuring out which of the conic sections we're even looking at. The books will often say, "Identify which conic section it is, then write it in standard form." Well we can't do standard form until we know we're looking at a parabola, ellipse, circle, or hyperbola. The rules are pretty straightforward, just list them along with. Plus we practice our completing the square game. YAY MATH!