Chapter 7
A Graphical Approach to College Algebra · 324 exercises
Problem 14
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 14
Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$12 x^{2}+8 y^{2}=96$$
5 step solution
Problem 14
Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. $$\text { Center }\left(-\frac{1}{2},-\frac{1}{4}\right) ; \text { radius } \frac{12}{5}$$
4 step solution
Problem 15
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. \(x=t+2, y=-\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{9-t^{2}},\) for \(t\) in \([-3,3]\) window: \([-6,6]\) by \([-4,4]\)
3 step solution
Problem 15
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. $$\frac{(x+3)^{2}}{16}+\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{16}=1$$
4 step solution
Problem 15
Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{25 y^{2}}{36}+\frac{64 x^{2}}{9}=1$$
5 step solution
Problem 15
Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((-1,2) ;\) passing through \((2,6)\)
4 step solution
Problem 16
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. \(x=t, y=\sqrt{4-t^{2}},\) for \(t\) in \([-2,2]\) window: \([-6,6]\) by \([-4,4]\)
3 step solution
Problem 16
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. $$x^{2}=25-y^{2}$$
3 step solution
Problem 16
Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{16 y^{2}}{9}+\frac{121 x^{2}}{25}=1$$
7 step solution
Problem 16
Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((2,-7) ;\) passing through \((-2,-4)\)
3 step solution
Problem 17
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. \(x=t, y=\frac{1}{t},\) for \(t\) in \((-\infty, 0) \cup(0, \infty)\) window: \([-6,6]\) by \([-4,4]\)
5 step solution
Problem 17
Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(x-1)^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y+3)^{2}}{25}=1$$
6 step solution
Problem 17
Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((-3,-2) ;\) tangent to the \(x\) -axis (Hint: "tangent to" means touching at one point.)
4 step solution
Problem 17
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. $$x^{2}-6 x+y=0$$
3 step solution
Problem 18
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. \(x=2 t-1, y=\frac{1}{t},\) for \(t\) in \((-\infty, 0) \cup(0, \infty)\) window: \([-6,6]\) by \([-4,4]\)
4 step solution
Problem 18
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. $$11-3 x=2 y^{2}-8 y$$
4 step solution
Problem 18
Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(x+3)^{2}}{16}+\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{36}=1$$
7 step solution
Problem 18
Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((5,-1) ;\) tangent to the \(y\) -axis
4 step solution
Problem 19
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=3 t, y=t-1, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$
5 step solution
Problem 19
Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(x-2)^{2}}{16}+\frac{(y-1)^{2}}{9}=1$$
5 step solution
Problem 19
Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Describe the graph of the following equation. $$ (x-3)^{2}+(y-3)^{2}=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 19
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. $$4(x-3)^{2}+3(y+4)^{2}=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 20
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=t+3, y=2 t, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$
4 step solution
Problem 20
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. $$2 x^{2}-8 x+2 y^{2}+20 y=12$$
7 step solution
Problem 20
Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(x+3)^{2}}{25}+\frac{(y+2)^{2}}{36}=1$$
5 step solution
Problem 21
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=3 t^{2}, y=t+1, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$
3 step solution
Problem 21
Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(x+1)^{2}}{64}+\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{49}=1$$
6 step solution
Problem 21
We can find an equation of a circle if we know the coordinates of the endpoints of a diameter of the circle. First, find the midpoint of the diameter, which is the center of the circle. Then find the radius, which is the distance from the center to either endpoint of the diameter. Finally use the center-radius form to find the equation. Find the center-radius form for each circle having the given endpoints of a diameter. $$(-1,3) \text { and }(5,-9)$$
3 step solution
Problem 22
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=t-2, y=\frac{1}{2} t^{2}+1, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$
4 step solution
Problem 22
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. $$x^{2}+2 x=-4 y$$
4 step solution
Problem 22
Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci and identify the center. Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(x-4)^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y+2)^{2}}{4}=1$$
7 step solution
Problem 22
We can find an equation of a circle if we know the coordinates of the endpoints of a diameter of the circle. First, find the midpoint of the diameter, which is the center of the circle. Then find the radius, which is the distance from the center to either endpoint of the diameter. Finally use the center-radius form to find the equation. Find the center-radius form for each circle having the given endpoints of a diameter. $$(-4,5) \text { and }(6,-9)$$
3 step solution
Problem 23
Find an equation for each ellipse. \(x\) -intercepts \((\pm 4,0) ;\) foci \((\pm 2,0)\)
4 step solution
Problem 23
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=3 t^{2}, y=4 t^{3}, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$
4 step solution
Problem 23
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. $$6 x^{2}-12 x+6 y^{2}-18 y+25=0$$
3 step solution
Problem 23
We can find an equation of a circle if we know the coordinates of the endpoints of a diameter of the circle. First, find the midpoint of the diameter, which is the center of the circle. Then find the radius, which is the distance from the center to either endpoint of the diameter. Finally use the center-radius form to find the equation. Find the center-radius form for each circle having the given endpoints of a diameter. $$(-5,-7) \text { and }(1,1)$$
3 step solution
Problem 24
Find an equation for each ellipse. \(y\) -intercepts \((0, \pm 3) ;\) foci \((0, \pm \sqrt{3})\)
5 step solution
Problem 24
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=2 t^{3}, y=-t^{2}, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$
4 step solution
Problem 24
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. $$4 x^{2}-24 x+5 y^{2}+10 y+41=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 24
We can find an equation of a circle if we know the coordinates of the endpoints of a diameter of the circle. First, find the midpoint of the diameter, which is the center of the circle. Then find the radius, which is the distance from the center to either endpoint of the diameter. Finally use the center-radius form to find the equation. Find the center-radius form for each circle having the given endpoints of a diameter. $$(-3,-2) \text { and }(1,-4)$$
3 step solution
Problem 25
Find an equation for each ellipse. \(y\) -intercepts \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{2}) ;\) foci \((0, \pm 2)\)
6 step solution
Problem 25
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=t, y=\sqrt{t^{2}+2}, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$
4 step solution
Problem 25
Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$x^{2}=4 y-8$$
4 step solution
Problem 25
We can find an equation of a circle if we know the coordinates of the endpoints of a diameter of the circle. First, find the midpoint of the diameter, which is the center of the circle. Then find the radius, which is the distance from the center to either endpoint of the diameter. Finally use the center-radius form to find the equation. Find the center-radius form for each circle having the given endpoints of a diameter. $$(-5,0) \text { and }(5,0)$$
3 step solution
Problem 26
Find an equation for each ellipse. \(x\) -intercepts \((\pm 3 \sqrt{2}, 0) ;\) foci \((\pm 2 \sqrt{3}, 0)\)
5 step solution
Problem 26
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=\sqrt{t}, y=t^{2}-1, \text { for } t \text { in }[0, \infty)$$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$\frac{x^{2}}{4}+\frac{y^{2}}{4}=1$$
4 step solution
Problem 26
We can find an equation of a circle if we know the coordinates of the endpoints of a diameter of the circle. First, find the midpoint of the diameter, which is the center of the circle. Then find the radius, which is the distance from the center to either endpoint of the diameter. Finally use the center-radius form to find the equation. Find the center-radius form for each circle having the given endpoints of a diameter. \((0,9)\) and \((0,-9)\)
3 step solution
Problem 27
Find an equation for each ellipse. \(x\) -intercepts \((\pm 4,0) ; y\) -intercepts \((0, \pm 2)\)
4 step solution