Find an Equation for the Conic Whose Graph Is Shown

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Essay

Find an equation for the conic whose graph is shown.

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Definitions:

Major Arterial Vessel

A major arterial vessel is a large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, distributing oxygenated blood to the circulatory system.

Ligamentum Arteriosum

A small fibrous band that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta, a remnant of the fetal circulation.

Celiac Trunk

A major artery originating from the abdominal aorta that supplies blood to the stomach, spleen, liver, and other organs of the upper abdomen.