Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A conic section centered at (h, k) with vertical and horizontal lines of symmetry, represented analytically as (x - h)²/a² - (y - k)²/b² = 1 (opening left and right) or (y - k)²/b² - (x - h)²/a² = 1 (opening up and down).