Chapter 8

A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits · 310 exercises

Problem 1

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of tin \([-2,2] .\) 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

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. \(\mathbf{II}\) 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

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. $$x^{2}+y^{2}=144$$

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Problem 1

Match each equation with the appropriate description . Do not use a calculator. $$x=2 y^{2}$$ 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

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Problem 2

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of tin \([-2,2] .\) 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

Match each equation with the appropriate description . Do not use a calculator. $$y=2 x^{2}$$ 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

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Problem 3

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of tin \([-2,2] .\) 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

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. \(\mathbf{II}\) 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 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 with the appropriate description . Do not use a calculator. $$x^{2}=-3 y$$ 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

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Problem 4

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of tin \([-2,2] .\) 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. $$x=3 y^{2}+5 y-6$$

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Problem 4

Match each equation with the appropriate description . Do not use a calculator. $$y^{2}=-3 x$$ 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

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Problem 5

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of tin \([-2,2] .\) 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 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. $$x-1=-3(y-4)^{2}$$

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Problem 5

Match each equation with the appropriate description . Do not use a calculator. $$x^{2}+y^{2}=5$$ 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

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Problem 6

Graph each pair of parametric equations by hand, using values of tin \([-2,2] .\) 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

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. \(\mathbf{II}\) 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

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. $$\frac{x^{2}}{25}+\frac{y^{2}}{36}=1$$

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Problem 6

Match each equation with the appropriate description . Do not use a calculator. $$(x-3)^{2}+(y+4)^{2}=25$$ 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

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Problem 7

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. \(\mathbf{II}\) 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 7

Match each equation with the appropriate description . Do not use a calculator. $$(x+3)^{2}+(y-4)^{2}=25$$ 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

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Problem 8

Match each equation in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. Do not use a calculator. \(\mathbf{II}\) 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 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. $$x^{2}-y^{2}=1$$

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Problem 8

Match each equation with the appropriate description . Do not use a calculator. $$x^{2}+y^{2}=-4$$ 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

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Problem 9

Answer each question. How can a circle can be interpreted as a special case of an ellipse?

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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. $$\frac{x^{2}}{4}-\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1$$

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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 10

Answer each question. 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

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. $$\frac{(x+2)^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y-4)^{2}}{16}=1$$

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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

Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci in Exercises \(11-14\) and identify the center in Exercises \(17-22 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{x^{2}}{9}+\frac{y^{2}}{4}=1$$

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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. $$\frac{x^{2}}{25}-\frac{y^{2}}{25}=1$$

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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

Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci in Exercises \(11-14\) and identify the center in Exercises \(17-22 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{x^{2}}{16}+\frac{y^{2}}{36}=1$$

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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. $$y+7=4(x+3)^{2}$$

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Problem 12

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

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Problem 13

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 13

Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci in Exercises \(11-14\) and identify the center in Exercises \(17-22 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$9 x^{2}+6 y^{2}=54$$

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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. $$\frac{x^{2}}{4}=1-\frac{y^{2}}{9}$$

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Problem 13

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

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Problem 14

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 14

Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci in Exercises \(11-14\) and identify the center in Exercises \(17-22 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$12 x^{2}+8 y^{2}=96$$

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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. $$\frac{x^{2}}{4}=1+\frac{y^{2}}{9}$$

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Problem 14

Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \(\left(-\frac{1}{2},-\frac{1}{4}\right) ;\) radius \(\frac{12}{5}\)

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Problem 15

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. $$\begin{aligned} &x=\sqrt{t}, y=3 t-4, \text { for } t \text { in }[0,4]\\\ &\text { window: }\lfloor- 6,6\rfloor \text { by }\lfloor- 6,10\rfloor \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 15

Graph each ellipse by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the foci in Exercises \(11-14\) and identify the center in Exercises \(17-22 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{25 y^{2}}{36}+\frac{64 x^{2}}{9}=1$$

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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. $$\frac{(x+3)^{2}}{16}+\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{16}=1$$

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Problem 15

Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((-1,2) ;\) passing through \((2,6)\)

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