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

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