Chapter 8

A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits · 310 exercises

Problem 16

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. $$\begin{aligned} &x=t^{2}, y=\sqrt{t}, \text { for } t \text { in }[0,4]\\\ &\text { window: }\lfloor- 2,20\rfloor \text { by }\lfloor 0,4\rfloor \end{aligned}$$

5 step solution

Problem 16

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. $$\frac{16 y^{2}}{9}+\frac{121 x^{2}}{25}=1$$

6 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

Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((2,-7) ;\) passing through \((-2,-4)\)

3 step solution

Problem 17

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 17

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. $$\frac{(x-1)^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y+3)^{2}}{25}=1$$

5 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 18

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 \([0,120]\)

3 step solution

Problem 18

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. $$\frac{(x+3)^{2}}{16}+\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{36}=1$$

5 step solution

Problem 18

Find the center-radius form for each circle satisfying the given conditions. Center \((5,-1) ;\) tangent to the \(y\) -axis

3 step solution

Problem 19

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 19

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

6 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 19

Describe the graph of the following equation. $$(x-3)^{2}+(y-3)^{2}=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 20

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. $$\frac{(x+3)^{2}}{25}+\frac{(y+2)^{2}}{36}=1$$

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. $$x-4 y^{2}-8 y=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 21

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 21

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. $$\frac{(x+1)^{2}}{64}+\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{49}=1$$

5 step solution

Problem 21

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. $$2 x^{2}-8 x+2 y^{2}+20 y=12$$

3 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

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 \([-4,4]\)

4 step solution

Problem 22

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

5 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

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

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 \([-10,10]\)window: \([-6,6]\) by \([-4,4]\)

4 step solution

Problem 23

Find an equation for each ellipse. \(x\) -intercepts \((\pm 4,0) ;\) foci \((\pm 2,0)\)

6 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

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 \([-10,10]\)window: \([-6,6]\) by \([-4,4]\)

4 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

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 a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=3 t, y=t-1, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$

4 step solution

Problem 25

Find an equation for each ellipse. \(y\) -intercepts \((0, \pm 2 \sqrt{2}) ;\) foci \((0, \pm 2)\)

7 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 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 26

Find an equation for each ellipse. \(x\) -intercepts \((\pm 3 \sqrt{2}, 0) ;\) foci \((\pm 2 \sqrt{3}, 0)\)

6 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. $$(0,9) \text { and }(0,-9)$$

3 step solution

Problem 27

Find a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=3 t^{2}, y=t+1, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$

5 step solution

Problem 27

Find an equation for each ellipse. \(x\) -intercepts \((\pm 4,0) ; y\) -intercepts \((0, \pm 2)\)

5 step solution

Problem 27

Determine the type of conic section represented by each equation, and graph it, provided a graph exists. $$x^{2}=25+y^{2}$$

3 step solution

Problem 28

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 28

Find an equation for each ellipse. \(x\) -intercepts \((\pm 3,0) ; y\) -intercepts \((0, \pm 6)\)

4 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 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 29

Find an equation for each ellipse. Endpoints of major axis at \((6,0)\) and \((-6,0) ; c=4\)

5 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 a rectangular equation. State the appropriate interval for \(x\) or \(y .\) $$x=2 t^{3}, y=-t^{2}, \text { for } t \text { in }(-\infty, \infty)$$

3 step solution

Problem 30

Find an equation for each ellipse. Vertices \((0,5)\) and \((0,-5) ; b=2\)

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

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