Friday, October 17, 2008

MYP Algebra 2 - Ch10 - Writing 3

p.614 #76a

A tour boat travels between two islands that are 12 miles apart. For a trip between the islands, there is enough fuel for a 20-mile tour.

The region in which the boat can travel is bounded by an ellipse. Explain why this is so.

MYP Algebra 2 - Ch10 - Error Analysis 2

p.612 #4
What did the student do wrong? What is the correct equation?

MYP Algebra 2 - Ch10 - Writing 2

p.605 #80

Describe how the equation of a circle is related to the Pythagorean theorem.

MYP Algebra 2 - Ch10 - Writing 1

p.600 #82
For an equation of the form y = ax^2, discuss what effect increasing |a| has on the focus and directrix.

MYP Algebra 2 - Ch10 - Error Analysis 1

p. 604 #4

What did the student do wrong? Write the correct equation.