Chapter 7
A Graphical Approach to College Algebra · 324 exercises
Problem 27
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=e^{t}, y=e^{-t}, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$
5 step solution
Problem 27
Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$x^{2}=25+y^{2}$$
4 step solution
Problem 28
Find an equation for each ellipse. \(x\) -intercepts \((\pm 3,0) ; y\) -intercepts \((0, \pm 6)\)
5 step solution
Problem 28
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=e^{2 t}, y=e^{t}, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$
5 step solution
Problem 28
Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$9 x^{2}+36 y^{2}=36$$
4 step solution
Problem 29
Find an equation for each ellipse. Endpoints of major axis at ( \(6,0\) ) and ( \(-6,0\) ); \(c=4\)
5 step solution
Problem 29
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=\frac{1}{\sqrt{t+2}}, y=\frac{t}{t+2}, \text { for } t \text { in }(-2, \infty)$$
4 step solution
Problem 29
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 29
Graph each circle by hand if possible. Give the domain and range. $$x^{2}+y^{2}=4$$
4 step solution
Problem 30
Find an equation for each ellipse. Vertices \((0,5)\) and \((0,-5) ; b=2\)
4 step solution
Problem 30
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=\frac{t}{t-1}, y=\frac{1}{\sqrt{t-1}}, \text { for } t \text { in }(1, \infty)$$
4 step solution
Problem 30
Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$\frac{(x-4)^{2}}{8}+\frac{(y+1)^{2}}{2}=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 30
Graph each circle by hand if possible. Give the domain and range. $$x^{2}+y^{2}=36$$
5 step solution
Problem 31
Find an equation for each ellipse. Center \((3,-2) ; a=5 ; c=3 ;\) major axis vertical
4 step solution
Problem 31
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=t+2, y=\frac{1}{t+2}, \text { for } t \neq-2$$
4 step solution
Problem 31
Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$y^{2}-4 y=x+4$$
5 step solution
Problem 31
Graph each circle by hand if possible. Give the domain and range. $$x^{2}+y^{2}=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 32
Find an equation for each ellipse. Center \((2,0)\); minor axis of length 6 ; major axis horizontal and of length 9
7 step solution
Problem 32
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=t-3, y=\frac{2}{t-3}, \text { for } t \neq 3$$
4 step solution
Problem 33
Find an equation for each ellipse. Major axis of length 6 ; foci \((0,2)\) and \((0,-2)\)
6 step solution
Problem 33
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=t^{2}, y=2 \ln t, \text { for } t \text { in }(0, \infty)$$
3 step solution
Problem 33
Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$3 x^{2}+6 x+3 y^{2}-12 y=12$$
6 step solution
Problem 33
Graph each circle by hand if possible. Give the domain and range. $$(x-2)^{2}+y^{2}=36$$
6 step solution
Problem 34
Find an equation for each ellipse. Minor axis of length \(4 ;\) foci \((-5,0)\) and \((5,0)\)
5 step solution
Problem 34
For each plane curve, find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=\ln t, y=3 \ln t, \text { for } t \text { in }(0, \infty)$$
4 step solution
Problem 34
Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$-4 x^{2}+8 x+y^{2}+6 y=-6$$
4 step solution
Problem 34
Graph each circle by hand if possible. Give the domain and range. $$(x+2)^{2}+(y-5)^{2}=16$$
4 step solution
Problem 35
Find an equation for each ellipse. Center \((5,2) ;\) minor axis vertical, with length \(8 ; c=3\)
5 step solution
Problem 35
Graph each circle by hand if possible. Give the domain and range. $$(x-5)^{2}+(y+4)^{2}=49$$
5 step solution
Problem 35
Give two parametric representations for each plane curve. Use your calculator to verify your results. $$y=2 x+3$$
4 step solution
Problem 35
Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$4 x^{2}-8 x+9 y^{2}-36 y=-4$$
5 step solution
Problem 36
Find an equation for each ellipse. Center \((-3,6) ;\) major axis vertical, with length \(10 ; c=2\)
3 step solution
Problem 36
Give two parametric representations for each plane curve. Use your calculator to verify your results. $$y=\frac{3}{2} x-4$$
4 step solution
Problem 36
Graph each circle by hand if possible. Give the domain and range. $$(x-4)^{2}+(y-3)^{2}=25$$
4 step solution
Problem 36
Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$3 x^{2}+12 x+3 y^{2}=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 37
Find an equation for each ellipse. Vertices ( \(4,9\) ) and (4, 1); minor axis of length 6
5 step solution
Problem 37
Give two parametric representations for each plane curve. Use your calculator to verify your results. $$y=\sqrt{3 x+2}, x \text { in }\left[-\frac{2}{3}, \infty\right)$$
5 step solution
Problem 37
Graph each circle by hand if possible. Give the domain and range. $$(x+3)^{2}+(y+2)^{2}=36$$
5 step solution
Problem 37
Identify the type of conic section consisting of the set of all points in the plane for which the sum of the distances from the points \((5,0)\) and \((-5,0)\) is 14
3 step solution
Problem 38
Find an equation for each ellipse. Fociat \((-3,-3)\) and \((7,-3)\); the point ( \(2,1\) ) on ellipse
5 step solution
Problem 38
Give two parametric representations for each plane curve. Use your calculator to verify your results. $$y=(x+1)^{2}+1$$
4 step solution
Problem 38
Graph each circle by hand if possible. Give the domain and range. $$(x-1)^{2}+(y+2)^{2}=16$$
4 step solution
Problem 38
Identify the type of conic section consisting of the set of all points in the plane for which the absolute value of the difference of the distances from the points \((3,0)\) and \((-3,0)\) is 2
5 step solution
Problem 39
Write the equation in standard form for an ellipse centered at ( \(h, k\) ). Identify the center and vertices. $$9 x^{2}+18 x+4 y^{2}-8 y-23=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 39
Identify the type of conic section consisting of the set of all points in the plane for which the distance from the point \((3,0)\) is one and one-half times the distance from the line \(x=\frac{4}{3}\)
4 step solution
Problem 39
Give two parametric representations for each plane curve. Use your calculator to verify your results. $$x=y^{3}+1$$
4 step solution
Problem 40
Write the equation in standard form for an ellipse centered at ( \(h, k\) ). Identify the center and vertices. $$9 x^{2}-36 x+16 y^{2}-64 y-44=0$$
6 step solution
Problem 40
Give two parametric representations for each plane curve. Use your calculator to verify your results. $$x=2(y-3)^{2}-4$$
4 step solution
Problem 40
Identify the type of conic section consisting of the set of all points in the plane for which the distance from the point \((2,0)\) is one-third the distance from the line \(x=10\)
3 step solution
Problem 41
Write the equation in standard form for an ellipse centered at ( \(h, k\) ). Identify the center and vertices. $$4 x^{2}+8 x+y^{2}+2 y+1=0$$
6 step solution