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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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After drawing the asymptotes and locating point P in the HYPERBOLA: Rectangular Method, what is the next step?
Options
A Draw a circle centered at P
B Draw lines CD and EF parallel to the asymptotes through point P
Correct Answer
C Locate the foci of the hyperbola
D Divide the asymptotes into equal parts
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Step 2 of 'HYPERBOLA: Rectangular Method' (page 16) states: 'Through point P, draw CD and EF parallel to the asymptotes.'

Hint

The lines drawn through point P are key to creating the grid for the hyperbola.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 44 of 308
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