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. $$x=2 t+1, \quad y=t-2$$
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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 \((2,-4)\) $$\frac{x^{2}}{4}+\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1$$
5 step solution
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. $$x=t+1, \quad y=t^{2}-1$$
6 step solution
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. $$x=t-1, \quad y=t^{2}+2$$
6 step solution
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 $$x^{2}+y^{2}=5$$
4 step solution
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. $$x=-t^{2}+2, \quad y=t+1$$
8 step solution
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 \([-2,2]\)
5 step solution
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.
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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?
6 step solution
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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