Chapter 8
A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits · 310 exercises
Problem 45
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$x^{2}+6 x+y^{2}+8 y+9=0$$
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Problem 46
Write the equation in standard form for an ellipse centered at ( \(h, k\) ). Identify the center and vertices. $$16 x^{2}+48 x+4 y^{2}-20 y+57=0$$
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Problem 46
Find the eccentricity e of each ellipse or hyperbola. $$9 x^{2}-y^{2}=1$$
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Problem 46
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$x^{2}+8 x+y^{2}-6 y+16=0$$
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Problem 47
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{x^{2}}{16}-\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1$$
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Problem 47
Find the eccentricity e of each ellipse or hyperbola. $$x^{2}-9 y^{2}=18$$
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Problem 47
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$x^{2}-4 x+y^{2}+12 y=-4$$
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Problem 48
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{y^{2}}{9}-\frac{x^{2}}{9}=1$$
7 step solution
Problem 48
Find the eccentricity e of each ellipse or hyperbola. $$x^{2}+10 y^{2}=10$$
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Problem 48
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$x^{2}-12 x+y^{2}+10 y=-25$$
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Problem 49
Write an equation for each conic. Each parabola has vertex at the origin, and each ellipse or hyperbola is centered at the origin. $$\text { Focus }(0,8) ; e=1$$
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Problem 49
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$49 y^{2}-36 x^{2}=1764$$
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Problem 49
Firing a Projectile \(\quad\) A projectile is fired with an initial velocity of 400 feet per second at an angle of \(45^{\circ}\) with the horizontal. (See Example 5 ) (a) Find the time to the nearest tenth when it strikes the ground. (b) Find the range (horizontal distance covered). (c) What is the maximum altitude?
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Problem 49
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$4 x^{2}+4 x+4 y^{2}-16 y-19=0$$
8 step solution
Problem 50
Write an equation for each conic. Each parabola has vertex at the origin, and each ellipse or hyperbola is centered at the origin. $$\text { Focus }(-2,0) ; e=1$$
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Problem 50
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$144 x^{2}-49 y^{2}=7056$$
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Problem 50
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$9 x^{2}+12 x+9 y^{2}-18 y-23=0$$
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Problem 51
Write an equation for each conic. Each parabola has vertex at the origin, and each ellipse or hyperbola is centered at the origin. $$\text { Focus }(3,0) ; e=\frac{1}{2}$$
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Problem 51
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{4 x^{2}}{9}-\frac{25 y^{2}}{16}=1$$
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Problem 51
Path of a Projectile \(\quad\) A projectile moves so that its position at any time \(t\) is given by the equations $$x=60 t \text { and } y=80 t-16 t^{2}$$ Graph the path of the projectile, and find the equivalent rectangular equation. Use the window \([0,300]\) by \([0,200]\)
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Problem 51
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$x^{2}+2 x+y^{2}-6 y+14=0$$
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Problem 52
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$x^{2}-y^{2}=1$$
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Problem 52
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$x^{2}+4 x+y^{2}-8 y+32=0$$
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Problem 53
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$9 x^{2}-4 y^{2}=1$$
7 step solution
Problem 53
Alternative Parametric Forms Give two parametric representations of the line through the point \(\left(x_{1}, y_{1}\right)\) with slope \(m\)
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Problem 53
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$x^{2}-2 x+y^{2}+4 y=0$$
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Problem 54
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$25 y^{2}-9 x^{2}=1$$
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Problem 54
Alternative Parametric Forms Give two parametric representations of the parabola \(y=a(x-h)^{2}+k\)
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Problem 54
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$4 x^{2}+4 x+4 y^{2}-4 y-3=0$$
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Problem 55
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(x-1)^{2}}{9}-\frac{(y+3)^{2}}{25}=1$$
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Problem 55
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$9 x^{2}+36 x+9 y^{2}=-32$$
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Problem 56
Write an equation for each conic. Each parabola has vertex at the origin, and each ellipse or hyperbola is centered at the origin. $$\text { Focus }(2,0) ; e=\frac{6}{5}$$
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Problem 56
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(x+3)^{2}}{16}-\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{36}=1$$
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Problem 56
Decide whether each equation has a circle as its graph. If it does, give the center and radius. $$9 x^{2}+9 y^{2}+54 y=-72$$
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Problem 57
Write an equation for each conic. Each parabola has vertex at the origin, and each ellipse or hyperbola is centered at the origin. Vertical major axis of length \(6 ; e=\frac{4}{5}\)
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Problem 57
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(y-5)^{2}}{4}-\frac{(x+1)^{2}}{9}=1$$
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Problem 57
Each equation in Exercises defines a parabola. Without actually graphing. match each equation with the appropriate description. $$(x-4)^{2}=y+2$$ A. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens downward B. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens upward C. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens downward D. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens upward E. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens left F. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens right G. Vertex \((-4,2) ;\) opens left H. Vertex \((-4,2)\); opens right
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Problem 58
Write an equation for each conic. Each parabola has vertex at the origin, and each ellipse or hyperbola is centered at the origin. $$y \text { -intercepts }(0, \pm 4) ; e=\frac{7}{3}$$
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Problem 58
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$\frac{(y+1)^{2}}{25}-\frac{(x-3)^{2}}{36}=1$$
6 step solution
Problem 58
Each equation in Exercises defines a parabola. Without actually graphing. match each equation with the appropriate description. $$(x-2)^{2}=y+4$$ A. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens downward B. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens upward C. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens downward D. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens upward E. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens left F. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens right G. Vertex \((-4,2) ;\) opens left H. Vertex \((-4,2)\); opens right
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Problem 59
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$16(x+5)^{2}-(y-3)^{2}=1$$
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Problem 59
Each equation in Exercises defines a parabola. Without actually graphing. match each equation with the appropriate description. $$y+2=-(x-4)^{2}$$ A. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens downward B. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens upward C. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens downward D. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens upward E. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens left F. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens right G. Vertex \((-4,2) ;\) opens left H. Vertex \((-4,2)\); opens right
4 step solution
Problem 60
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$4(x+9)^{2}-25(y+6)^{2}=100$$
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Problem 60
Each equation in Exercises defines a parabola. Without actually graphing. match each equation with the appropriate description. $$y=-(x-2)^{2}-4$$ A. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens downward B. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens upward C. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens downward D. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens upward E. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens left F. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens right G. Vertex \((-4,2) ;\) opens left H. Vertex \((-4,2)\); opens right
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Problem 61
CHECKING ANALYTIC SKILLS Graph each hyberbola by hand. Give the domain and range. Give the center in Exercises \(55-61 .\) Do not use a calculator. $$9(x-2)^{2}-4(y+1)^{2}=36$$
6 step solution
Problem 61
Each equation in Exercises defines a parabola. Without actually graphing. match each equation with the appropriate description. $$(y-4)^{2}=x+2$$ A. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens downward B. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens upward C. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens downward D. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens upward E. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens left F. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens right G. Vertex \((-4,2) ;\) opens left H. Vertex \((-4,2)\); opens right
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Problem 62
CONCEPT CHECK The graph of the rational function \(y=\frac{1}{x}\) is a hyperbola that is rotated. Experiment with a graphing calculator to determine the vertices of its graph.
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Problem 63
Find an equation for each hyperbola. \(x\) -intercepts \((\pm 3,0) ;\) foci \((\pm 4,0)\)
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Problem 63
Each equation in Exercises defines a parabola. Without actually graphing. match each equation with the appropriate description. $$x+2=-(y-4)^{2}$$ A. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens downward B. Vertex \((2,-4) ;\) opens upward C. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens downward D. Vertex \((4,-2)\); opens upward E. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens left F. Vertex \((-2,4)\); opens right G. Vertex \((-4,2) ;\) opens left H. Vertex \((-4,2)\); opens right
4 step solution
Problem 64
Find an equation for each hyperbola. $$\text { y-intercepts }(0, \pm 5) \text { ; foci }(0, \pm 3 \sqrt{3})$$
5 step solution