Chapter 10

Algebra 2 · 332 exercises

Problem 34

SATELLITES For Exercises \(33-35,\) use the following information. Two satellites are placed in orbit about Earth. The equations of the two orbits \(\operatorname{are} \frac{x^{2}}{(300)^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{(900)^{2}}=1\) and \(\frac{x^{2}}{(600)^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{(690)^{2}}=1,\) where distances are in kilometers and Earth is the center of each curve. Use a graphing calculator to estimate the intersection points of the two orbits.

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Problem 34

Write each equation in standard form. State whether the graph of the equation is a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola. Then graph the equation. $$ x^{2}-8 y+y^{2}+11=0 $$

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Problem 34

Identify the coordinates of the vertex and focus, the equations of the axis of symmetry and directrix, and the direction of opening of the parabola with the given equation. Then find the length of the latus rectum and graph the parabola. $$ y=3 x^{2}-24 x+50 $$

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Problem 34

Write an equation for the circle that satisfies each set of conditions. center at \((-8,-7),\) tangent to \(y\) -axis

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Problem 34

Write an equation for an ellipse with its center at (2, -5) and a horizontal major axis.

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Problem 35

For Exercises \(34-37,\) use the following information. A hyperbola with asymptotes that are not perpendicular is called a nonrectangular hyperbola. Most of the hyperbolas you have studied so far are nonrectangular. A rectangular hyperbola is a hyperbola with perpendicular asymptotes. For example, the graph of \(x^{2}-y^{2}=1\) is a rectangular hyperbola. The graphs of equations of the form \(x y=c,\) where \(c\) is a constant, are rectangular hyperbolas with the coordinate axes as their asymptotes. Find the coordinates of the vertices of the graph of \(x y=2\)

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Problem 35

SATELLITES For Exercises \(33-35,\) use the following information. Two satellites are placed in orbit about Earth. The equations of the two orbits \(\operatorname{are} \frac{x^{2}}{(300)^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{(900)^{2}}=1\) and \(\frac{x^{2}}{(600)^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{(690)^{2}}=1,\) where distances are in kilometers and Earth is the center of each curve. Compare the orbits of the two satellites.

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Problem 35

Write each equation in standard form. State whether the graph of the equation is a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola. Then graph the equation. $$ 9 y^{2}+18 y=25 x^{2}+216 $$

6 step solution

Problem 35

Identify the coordinates of the vertex and focus, the equations of the axis of symmetry and directrix, and the direction of opening of the parabola with the given equation. Then find the length of the latus rectum and graph the parabola. $$ y=-2 x^{2}+5 x-10 $$

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Problem 35

Write an equation for the circle that satisfies each set of conditions. center at \((4,2),\) tangent to \(x\) -axis

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Problem 35

Find an equation for the ellipse with foci at \((\sqrt{3}, 0)\) and \((-\sqrt{3}, 0)\) that passes through \((0,3)\)

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Problem 36

For Exercises \(34-37,\) use the following information. A hyperbola with asymptotes that are not perpendicular is called a nonrectangular hyperbola. Most of the hyperbolas you have studied so far are nonrectangular. A rectangular hyperbola is a hyperbola with perpendicular asymptotes. For example, the graph of \(x^{2}-y^{2}=1\) is a rectangular hyperbola. The graphs of equations of the form \(x y=c,\) where \(c\) is a constant, are rectangular hyperbolas with the coordinate axes as their asymptotes. Graph \(x y=-2\)

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Problem 36

Write each equation in standard form. State whether the graph of the equation is a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola. Then graph the equation. $$ 3 x^{2}+4 y^{2}+8 y=8 $$

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Problem 36

Identify the coordinates of the vertex and focus, the equations of the axis of symmetry and directrix, and the direction of opening of the parabola with the given equation. Then find the length of the latus rectum and graph the parabola. $$ x=-4 y^{2}+6 y+2 $$

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Problem 36

Write an equation for the circle that satisfies each set of conditions. center in the first quadrant; tangent to \(x=-3, x=5,\) and the \(x\) -axis

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Problem 36

OPEN ENDED Find two points that are \(\sqrt{29}\) units apart.

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Problem 37

For Exercises \(34-37,\) use the following information. A hyperbola with asymptotes that are not perpendicular is called a nonrectangular hyperbola. Most of the hyperbolas you have studied so far are nonrectangular. A rectangular hyperbola is a hyperbola with perpendicular asymptotes. For example, the graph of \(x^{2}-y^{2}=1\) is a rectangular hyperbola. The graphs of equations of the form \(x y=c,\) where \(c\) is a constant, are rectangular hyperbolas with the coordinate axes as their asymptotes. Describe the transformations that can be applied to the graph of \(x y=2\) to obtain the graph of \(x y=-2\) .

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Problem 37

Write each equation in standard form. State whether the graph of the equation is a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola. Then graph the equation. $$ x^{2}+4 y^{2}-11=2(4 y-x) $$

6 step solution

Problem 37

Identify the coordinates of the vertex and focus, the equations of the axis of symmetry and directrix, and the direction of opening of the parabola with the given equation. Then find the length of the latus rectum and graph the parabola. $$ x=5 y^{2}-10 y+9 $$

7 step solution

Problem 37

Write an equation for the circle that satisfies each set of conditions. center in the second quadrant; tangent to \(y=-1, y=9,\) and the \(y\) -axis

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Problem 37

Winona is making an elliptical target for throwing darts. She wants the target to be 27 inches wide and 15 inches high. Which equation should Winona use to draw the target? A. \(\frac{y^{2}}{13.5}+\frac{x^{2}}{7.5}=1\) B. \(\frac{y^{2}}{182.25}+\frac{x^{2}}{56.25}=1\) C. \(\frac{y^{2}}{56.25}+\frac{x^{2}}{182.25}=1\) D. \(\frac{y^{2}}{7.5}+\frac{x^{2}}{13.5}=1\)

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Problem 38

OPEN ENDED Find and graph a counterexample to the following statement. If the equation of a hyperbola is \(\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}-\frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}=1,\) then \(a^{2} \geq b^{2} .\)

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Problem 38

Write each equation in standard form. State whether the graph of the equation is a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola. Then graph the equation. $$ y+x^{2}=-(8 x+23) $$

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Problem 38

Identify the coordinates of the vertex and focus, the equations of the axis of symmetry and directrix, and the direction of opening of the parabola with the given equation. Then find the length of the latus rectum and graph the parabola. $$ y=\frac{1}{2} x^{2}-3 x+\frac{19}{2} $$

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Problem 38

The Rose Bowl is located about 35 miles west and about 40 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Suppose an earthquake occurs with its epicenter about 55 miles from the stadium. Assume that the origin of a coordinate plane is located at the center of downtown Los Angeles. Write an equation for the set of points that could be the epicenter of the earthquake.

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Problem 38

What is the standard form of the equation of the conic given below? \(2 x^{2}-4 y^{2}-8 x-24 y-16=0\) F. \(\frac{(x-4)^{2}}{11}-\frac{(y+3)^{2}}{3}=1\) G. \(\frac{(y-3)^{2}}{3}-\frac{(x-2)^{2}}{6}=1\) H. \(\frac{(y+3)^{2}}{4}-\frac{(x+2)^{2}}{5}=1\) J. \(\frac{(x-4)^{2}}{11}+\frac{(y+3)^{2}}{3}=1\)

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Problem 39

Write an equation for the circle that satisfies each set of conditions. center \((3,-2),\) radius 5 units

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Problem 39

Describe how the graph of \(y^{2}-\frac{x^{2}}{k^{2}}=1\) changes as \(|k|\) increases.

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Problem 39

Write a system of equations that satisfies each condition. Use a graphing calculator to verify that you are correct. a circle and an ellipse that intersect in four points

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Problem 39

Write each equation in standard form. State whether the graph of the equation is a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola. Then graph the equation. $$ 6 x^{2}-24 x-5 y^{2}-10 y-11=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 39

Identify the coordinates of the vertex and focus, the equations of the axis of symmetry and directrix, and the direction of opening of the parabola with the given equation. Then find the length of the latus rectum and graph the parabola. $$ x=-\frac{1}{3} y^{2}-12 y+15 $$

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Problem 40

Write an equation for the circle that satisfies each set of conditions. endpoints of a diameter at (5, -9) and (3, 11)

4 step solution

Problem 40

CHALLENGE A hyperbola with a horizontal transverse axis contains the point at \((4,3) .\) The equations of the asymptotes are \(y-x=1\) and \(y+x=5\) Write the equation for the hyperbola.

5 step solution

Problem 40

Write each equation in standard form. State whether the graph of the equation is a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola. Then graph the equation. $$ 25 y^{2}+9 x^{2}-50 y-54 x=119 $$

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Problem 40

UMBRELLAS A beach umbrella has an arch in the shape of a parabola that opens downward. The umbrella spans 9 feet across and 1\(\frac{1}{2}\) feet high. Write an equation of a parabola to model the arch, assuming that the origin is at the point where the pole and umbrella meet, beneath the vertex of the arch.

6 step solution

Problem 40

For Exercises \(40-43,\) use the following information. since a circle is not the graph of a function, you cannot enter its equation directly into a graphing calculator. Instead, you must solve the equation for \(y .\) The result will contain a \pm symbol, so you will have two functions. Solve \((x+3)^{2}+y^{2}=16\) for \(y\)

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Problem 40

ACT/SAT Point \(D(5,-1)\) is the midpoint of segment \(C E .\) If point \(C\) has coordinates \((3,2),\) what are the coordinates of point \(E ?\) $$ \begin{array}{l}{\mathbf{A}(8,1)} \\ {\mathbf{B}(7,-4)} \\\ {\mathbf{C}(2,-3)} \\ {\mathbf{D}\left(4, \frac{1}{2}\right)}\end{array} $$

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Problem 41

Write an equation of a parabola with vertex \((3,1)\) and focus \(\left(3,1 \frac{1}{2}\right) .\) Then draw the graph.

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Problem 41

Explain how hyperbolas and parabolas are different. Include differences in the graphs of hyperbolas and parabolas and differences in the reflective properties of hyperbolas and parabolas.

5 step solution

Problem 41

Without writing the equation in standard form, state whether the graph of each equation is a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola. $$ 5 x^{2}+6 x-4 y=x^{2}-y^{2}-2 x $$

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Problem 41

REASONING How do you change the equation of the parent function \(y=x^{2}\) to shift the graph to the right?

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Problem 41

REVIEW If \(\log _{10} x=-3,\) what is the value of \(x ?\) $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\mathbf{F} \quad x=1000} & {\mathbf{H} x=\sqrt{\frac{1}{100}}} \\ {\mathbf{G} x=\frac{1}{1000}} & {\mathbf{J} \quad x=-\sqrt{\frac{1}{100}}}\end{array} $$

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Problem 42

REASONING Sketch a parabola and an ellipse that intersect in exactly three points.

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Problem 42

ACT/SAT The foci of the graph are at \((\sqrt{13}, 0)\) and \((-\sqrt{13}, 0) .\) Which equation does the graph represent? $$ \begin{array}{l}{\text { A } \frac{x^{2}}{9}-\frac{y^{2}}{4}=1} \\ {\text { B } \frac{x^{2}}{3}-\frac{y^{2}}{2}=1} \\ {\text { C } \frac{x^{2}}{3}-\frac{y^{2}}{\sqrt{13}}=1} \\ {\text { D } \frac{x^{2}}{9}-\frac{y^{2}}{13}=1}\end{array} $$

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Problem 42

Without writing the equation in standard form, state whether the graph of each equation is a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola. $$ 2 x^{2}+12 x+18-y^{2}=3\left(2-y^{2}\right)+4 y $$

3 step solution

Problem 42

OPEN ENDED Write an equation for a parabola that opens to the left. Use the parent graph to sketch the graph of your equation.

4 step solution

Problem 42

For Exercises \(40-43,\) use the following information. since a circle is not the graph of a function, you cannot enter its equation directly into a graphing calculator. Instead, you must solve the equation for \(y .\) The result will contain a \pm symbol, so you will have two functions. Graph \((x+3)^{2}+y^{2}=16\) on a graphing calculator.

4 step solution

Problem 42

COMPUTERS Suppose a computer that costs \(\$ 3000\) new is only worth \(\$ 600\) after 3 years. What is the average annual rate of depreciation?

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Problem 43

OPEN ENDED Write a system of quadratic equations for which \((2,6)\) is a solution.

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Problem 43

REVIEW To begin a game, Nate must randomly draw a red, blue, green, or yellow game piece, and a tile from a group of 26 tiles labeled with all the letters of the alphabet. What is the probability that Nate will draw the green game piece and a tile with a letter from his name? $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\mathbf{F} \frac{1}{26}} & {\mathbf{H} \frac{3}{52}} \\\ {\mathbf{G} \frac{1}{13}} & {\mathbf{J} \frac{1}{2}}\end{array} $$

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