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Question: The Vertex and Foci of a Parametrizied Conic

Question:The Vertex and Foci of a Parametrizied Conic

mattcanderson1 35 Maple
conic vertex focus
September 11 2015
2

Hi Mapleprimes,

I have a conic section that is parametric.  Namely,

x(t) = 9t^2 + 3t  + 367
y(t) = 3t^2 + 2t + 122

How can I find the Vertex and Foci of this curve?
Also, How can I do this for the general case?

Regards,

Matt
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