Chapter 7

A Graphical Approach to College Algebra · 324 exercises

Problem 1

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of t in \([-2,2] .\) Make a table of \(t=x\) - and \(y\) -values, using \(t=-2,-1,0,1,\) and \(2 .\) Then plot the points and join them with a line or smooth curve for all values of \(t\) in \([-2,2] .\) Do not use a calculator. $$x=2 t+1, \quad y=t-2$$

6 step solution

Problem 1

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$x^{2}+y^{2}=144$$

3 step solution

Problem 1

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Hyperbola; center \((2,4)\) B. Ellipse; foci \((\pm 2 \sqrt{3}, 0)\) C. Hyperbola; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{5})\) D. Hyperbola; center \((-2,4)\) E. Ellipse; center \((-2,4)\) F. Center \((0,0) ;\) horizontal transverse axis G. Ellipse; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{3})\) H. Vertical major axis; center \((2,-4)\) $$\frac{x^{2}}{4}+\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1$$

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Problem 1

Skills Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Circle; center \((3,-4) ;\) radius 5 B. Parabola; opens left C. Parabola; opens upward D. Circle; center \((-3,4)\); radius 5 E. Parabola; opens right F. Circle; center \((0,0) ;\) radius \(\sqrt{5}\) G. No points on its graph H. Parabola; opens downward $$x=2 y^{2}$$

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Problem 2

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of t in \([-2,2] .\) Make a table of \(t=x\) - and \(y\) -values, using \(t=-2,-1,0,1,\) and \(2 .\) Then plot the points and join them with a line or smooth curve for all values of \(t\) in \([-2,2] .\) Do not use a calculator. $$x=-t+1, \quad y=3 t+2$$

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Problem 2

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$(x-2)^{2}+(y+3)^{2}=25$$

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Problem 2

Skills Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Circle; center \((3,-4) ;\) radius 5 B. Parabola; opens left C. Parabola; opens upward D. Circle; center \((-3,4)\); radius 5 E. Parabola; opens right F. Circle; center \((0,0) ;\) radius \(\sqrt{5}\) G. No points on its graph H. Parabola; opens downward $$y=2 x^{2}$$

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Problem 3

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of t in \([-2,2] .\) Make a table of \(t=x\) - and \(y\) -values, using \(t=-2,-1,0,1,\) and \(2 .\) Then plot the points and join them with a line or smooth curve for all values of \(t\) in \([-2,2] .\) Do not use a calculator. $$x=t+1, \quad y=t^{2}-1$$

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Problem 3

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$y=2 x^{2}+3 x-4$$

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Problem 3

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Hyperbola; center \((2,4)\) B. Ellipse; foci \((\pm 2 \sqrt{3}, 0)\) C. Hyperbola; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{5})\) D. Hyperbola; center \((-2,4)\) E. Ellipse; center \((-2,4)\) F. Center \((0,0) ;\) horizontal transverse axis G. Ellipse; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{3})\) H. Vertical major axis; center \((2,-4)\) $$\frac{x^{2}}{4}-\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 3

Skills Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Circle; center \((3,-4) ;\) radius 5 B. Parabola; opens left C. Parabola; opens upward D. Circle; center \((-3,4)\); radius 5 E. Parabola; opens right F. Circle; center \((0,0) ;\) radius \(\sqrt{5}\) G. No points on its graph H. Parabola; opens downward $$x^{2}=-3 y$$

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Problem 4

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of t in \([-2,2] .\) Make a table of \(t=x\) - and \(y\) -values, using \(t=-2,-1,0,1,\) and \(2 .\) Then plot the points and join them with a line or smooth curve for all values of \(t\) in \([-2,2] .\) Do not use a calculator. $$x=t-1, \quad y=t^{2}+2$$

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Problem 4

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$x=3 y^{2}+5 y-6$$

3 step solution

Problem 4

Skills Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Circle; center \((3,-4) ;\) radius 5 B. Parabola; opens left C. Parabola; opens upward D. Circle; center \((-3,4)\); radius 5 E. Parabola; opens right F. Circle; center \((0,0) ;\) radius \(\sqrt{5}\) G. No points on its graph H. Parabola; opens downward $$y^{2}=-3 x$$

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Problem 5

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of t in \([-2,2] .\) Make a table of \(t=x\) - and \(y\) -values, using \(t=-2,-1,0,1,\) and \(2 .\) Then plot the points and join them with a line or smooth curve for all values of \(t\) in \([-2,2] .\) Do not use a calculator. $$x=t^{2}+2, \quad y=-t+1$$

6 step solution

Problem 5

Skills Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Circle; center \((3,-4) ;\) radius 5 B. Parabola; opens left C. Parabola; opens upward D. Circle; center \((-3,4)\); radius 5 E. Parabola; opens right F. Circle; center \((0,0) ;\) radius \(\sqrt{5}\) G. No points on its graph H. Parabola; opens downward $$x^{2}+y^{2}=5$$

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Problem 5

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$x-1=-3(y-4)^{2}$$

3 step solution

Problem 5

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Hyperbola; center \((2,4)\) B. Ellipse; foci \((\pm 2 \sqrt{3}, 0)\) C. Hyperbola; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{5})\) D. Hyperbola; center \((-2,4)\) E. Ellipse; center \((-2,4)\) F. Center \((0,0) ;\) horizontal transverse axis G. Ellipse; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{3})\) H. Vertical major axis; center \((2,-4)\) $$\frac{(x+2)^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y-4)^{2}}{25}=1$$

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Problem 6

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of t in \([-2,2] .\) Make a table of \(t=x\) - and \(y\) -values, using \(t=-2,-1,0,1,\) and \(2 .\) Then plot the points and join them with a line or smooth curve for all values of \(t\) in \([-2,2] .\) Do not use a calculator. $$x=-t^{2}+2, \quad y=t+1$$

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Problem 6

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{x^{2}}{25}+\frac{y^{2}}{36}=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 6

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Hyperbola; center \((2,4)\) B. Ellipse; foci \((\pm 2 \sqrt{3}, 0)\) C. Hyperbola; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{5})\) D. Hyperbola; center \((-2,4)\) E. Ellipse; center \((-2,4)\) F. Center \((0,0) ;\) horizontal transverse axis G. Ellipse; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{3})\) H. Vertical major axis; center \((2,-4)\) $$\frac{(x-2)^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y+4)^{2}}{25}=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 6

Skills Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Circle; center \((3,-4) ;\) radius 5 B. Parabola; opens left C. Parabola; opens upward D. Circle; center \((-3,4)\); radius 5 E. Parabola; opens right F. Circle; center \((0,0) ;\) radius \(\sqrt{5}\) G. No points on its graph H. Parabola; opens downward $$(x-3)^{2}+(y+4)^{2}=25$$

4 step solution

Problem 7

For each plane curve, use a graphing calculator to generate the curve over the interval for the parameter \(t\), in the window specified. Then, find a rectangular equation for the curve. \(x=2 t, y=t+1,\) for \(t\) in \([-2,3]\) window: \([-8,8]\) by \([-8,8]\)

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Problem 7

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Hyperbola; center \((2,4)\) B. Ellipse; foci \((\pm 2 \sqrt{3}, 0)\) C. Hyperbola; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{5})\) D. Hyperbola; center \((-2,4)\) E. Ellipse; center \((-2,4)\) F. Center \((0,0) ;\) horizontal transverse axis G. Ellipse; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{3})\) H. Vertical major axis; center \((2,-4)\) $$\frac{(x+2)^{2}}{9}-\frac{(y-4)^{2}}{25}=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 7

Skills Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Circle; center \((3,-4) ;\) radius 5 B. Parabola; opens left C. Parabola; opens upward D. Circle; center \((-3,4)\); radius 5 E. Parabola; opens right F. Circle; center \((0,0) ;\) radius \(\sqrt{5}\) G. No points on its graph H. Parabola; opens downward $$(x+3)^{2}+(y-4)^{2}=25$$

4 step solution

Problem 8

For each plane curve, use a graphing calculator to generate the curve over the interval for the parameter \(t\), in the window specified. Then, find a rectangular equation for the curve. \(x=t+2, y=t^{2},\) for \(t\) in \([-1,1]\) window: \([0,4]\) by \([-2,2]\)

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Problem 8

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$x^{2}-y^{2}=1$$

4 step solution

Problem 8

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Hyperbola; center \((2,4)\) B. Ellipse; foci \((\pm 2 \sqrt{3}, 0)\) C. Hyperbola; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{5})\) D. Hyperbola; center \((-2,4)\) E. Ellipse; center \((-2,4)\) F. Center \((0,0) ;\) horizontal transverse axis G. Ellipse; foci \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{3})\) H. Vertical major axis; center \((2,-4)\) $$\frac{(x-2)^{2}}{9}-\frac{(y-4)^{2}}{25}=1$$

4 step solution

Problem 8

Skills Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. A. Circle; center \((3,-4) ;\) radius 5 B. Parabola; opens left C. Parabola; opens upward D. Circle; center \((-3,4)\); radius 5 E. Parabola; opens right F. Circle; center \((0,0) ;\) radius \(\sqrt{5}\) G. No points on its graph H. Parabola; opens downward $$x^{2}+y^{2}=-4$$

3 step solution

Problem 9

Explain how a circle can be interpreted as a special case of an ellipse.

5 step solution

Problem 9

Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((1,4) ;\) radius 3

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Problem 9

For each plane curve, use a graphing calculator to generate the curve over the interval for the parameter \(t\), in the window specified. Then, find a rectangular equation for the curve. \(x=\sqrt{t}, y=3 t-4,\) for \(t\) in \([0,4]\) window: \([-6,6]\) by \([-6,10]\)

4 step solution

Problem 9

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{x^{2}}{4}-\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1$$

2 step solution

Problem 10

For each plane curve, use a graphing calculator to generate the curve over the interval for the parameter \(t\), in the window specified. Then, find a rectangular equation for the curve. \(x=t^{2}, y=\sqrt{t},\) for \(t\) in \([0,4]\) window: \([-2,20]\) by \([0,4]\)

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Problem 10

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(x+2)^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y-4)^{2}}{16}=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 10

If an ellipse has endpoints of the minor axis and vertices at \((-3,0),(3,0),(0,5),\) and \((0,-5)\) what is its domain? What is its range?

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Problem 10

Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((-2,5) ;\) radius 4

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Problem 11

For each plane curve, use a graphing calculator to generate the curve over the interval for the parameter \(t\), in the window specified. Then, find a rectangular equation for the curve. $$\begin{aligned}&x=t^{3}+1, y=t^{3}-1, \text { for } t \text { in }[-3,3]\\\&\text { window: }[-30,30] \text { by }[-30,30]\end{aligned}$$

4 step solution

Problem 11

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{x^{2}}{25}-\frac{y^{2}}{25}=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 11

Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{x^{2}}{9}+\frac{y^{2}}{4}=1$$

5 step solution

Problem 11

Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((0,0) ;\) radius 1

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Problem 12

For each plane curve, use a graphing calculator to generate the curve over the interval for the parameter \(t\), in the window specified. Then, find a rectangular equation for the curve. \(x=2 t-1, y=t^{2}+2,\) for \(t\) in \([-10,10]\) window: \([-20,20]\) by \([0,120]\)

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Problem 12

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$y+7=4(x+3)^{2}$$

3 step solution

Problem 12

Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{x^{2}}{16}+\frac{y^{2}}{36}=1$$

6 step solution

Problem 12

Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((0,0) ;\) radius 5

4 step solution

Problem 13

For each plane curve, use a graphing calculator to generate the curve over the interval for the parameter \(t\), in the window specified. Then, find a rectangular equation for the curve. \(x=2^{t}, y=\sqrt{3 t-1},\) for \(t\) in \(\left[\frac{1}{3}, 4\right]\) window: \([-2,30]\) by \([-2,10]\)

4 step solution

Problem 13

The equation of a conic section is given in a familiar form. Identify the type of graph (if any) that each equation has, without actually graphing. See the summary chart in this section. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{x^{2}}{4}=1-\frac{y^{2}}{9}$$

4 step solution

Problem 13

Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. $$\text { Center }\left(\frac{2}{3},-\frac{4}{5}\right) ; \text { radius } \frac{3}{7}$$

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Problem 13

Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$9 x^{2}+6 y^{2}=54$$

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Problem 14

For each plane curve, use a graphing calculator to generate the curve over the interval for the parameter \(t\), in the window specified. Then, find a rectangular equation for the curve. \(x=\ln (t-1), y=2 t-1,\) for \(t\) in \((1,10]\) window: \([-5,5]\) by \([-2,20]\)

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