Explore Rational Functions
Change the values of a, h, and k to explore rational functions of the form [math]y=a/(x - h) + k.[/math]
Explore Rational Functions
The graph of the inverse function
Reflections, strechings and compressions
Ellipses and hyperbolas by means of perpendicular bisectors
On a sheet of paper draw a circle and name its center "F_1". Then pick a point and call it F_2.[br][br]Fold the paper so that F_2 meet the circumference at least 50 times (25 points and their opposite through the diameter):[br][br]What do you get if the distance between F_1 and F_2 is less than the circle radius?[br]What do you get if the distance between F_1 and F_2 is greater than the circle radius?[br]What do you get if the distance between F_1 and F_2 is equal than the circle radius?[br][br]By the way, did you notice the relation between the circle radius and the addition or the difference between the highlighted distances?
On a sheet of paper draw a circle and name its center "F_1". Then pick a point and call it F_2.[br][br]Fold the paper so that F_2 meet the circumference at least 50 times (25 points and their opposite through the diameter):[br][br]What do you get if the distance between F_1 and F_2 is less than the circle radius?[br]What do you get if the distance between F_1 and F_2 is greater than the circle radius?[br]What do you get if the distance between F_1 and F_2 is equal than the circle radius?[br][br]By the way, did you notice the relation between the circle radius and the addition or the difference between the highlighted distances?