Chapter 10

Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People · 463 exercises

Problem 35

Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and (c) sketch the hyperbola. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. \(9 x^{2}-y^{2}-36 x-6 y+18=0\)

3 step solution

Problem 35

(a) find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse, and (c) sketch the ellipse. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. $$x^{2}+9 y^{2}=36$$

7 step solution

Problem 36

Use a graphing utility to graph the rotated conic. $$r=\frac{10}{3+9 \sin (\theta+2 \pi / 3)}$$

5 step solution

Problem 36

Identify and sketch the graph of the polar equation. Identify any symmetry and zeros of \(r .\) Use a graphing utility to verify your results. $$r=\sqrt{3}-2 \cos \theta$$

4 step solution

Problem 36

Plot the point given in rectangular coordinates and find two sets of polar coordinates for the point for \(\mathbf{0} \leq \boldsymbol{\theta}<\mathbf{2} \pi\) $$(-3,-3)$$

2 step solution

Problem 36

Determine how the plane curves differ from each other. (a) \(x=2 \sqrt{t}\) \(y=4-\sqrt{t}\) (b) \(x=2 \sqrt[3]{t}\) \(y=4-\sqrt[3]{t}\) (c) \(x=2(t+1)\) \(y=3-t\) (d) \(x=-2 t^{2}\) \(y=4+t^{2}\)

5 step solution

Problem 36

Find the \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercepts of the graph of the circle. $$(x-1)^{2}+(y+4)^{2}=16$$

2 step solution

Problem 36

Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and (c) sketch the hyperbola. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. \(x^{2}-9 y^{2}+36 y-72=0\)

3 step solution

Problem 36

(a) find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse, and (c) sketch the ellipse. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. $$16 x^{2}+y^{2}=16$$

3 step solution

Problem 37

Find a polar equation of the conic with its focus at the pole. $$\begin{array}{cc} \text{Conic} & \text{Eccentricity} & \text{Directrix} \\\ \text{Parabola} &e=1&x=-1\end{array}$$

2 step solution

Problem 37

Use a graphing utility to graph the polar equation. Describe your viewing window. $$r=8 \cos 2 \theta$$

4 step solution

Problem 37

Plot the point given in rectangular coordinates and find two sets of polar coordinates for the point for \(\mathbf{0} \leq \boldsymbol{\theta}<\mathbf{2} \pi\) $$(-\sqrt{3},-\sqrt{3})$$

3 step solution

Problem 37

Eliminate the parameter and obtain the standard form of the rectangular equation. Line through \(\left(x_{1}, y_{1}\right)\) and \(\left(x_{2}, y_{2}\right)\): \(x=x_{1}+t\left(x_{2}-x_{1}\right)\) \(y=y_{1}+t\left(y_{2}-y_{1}\right)\)

3 step solution

Problem 37

Find the \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercepts of the graph of the circle. $$(x-6)^{2}+(y+3)^{2}=16$$

2 step solution

Problem 37

Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and (c) sketch the hyperbola. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. \(2 x^{2}-7 y^{2}+16 x+18=0\)

3 step solution

Problem 37

(a) find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse, and (c) sketch the ellipse. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. $$49 x^{2}+4 y^{2}-196=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 38

Find a polar equation of the conic with its focus at the pole. $$\begin{array}{cc} \text{Conic} & \text{Eccentricity} & \text{Directrix} \\\ \text{Parabola} &e=1&y=-4\end{array}$$

3 step solution

Problem 38

Use a graphing utility to graph the polar equation. Describe your viewing window. $$r=-\cos 2 \theta$$

4 step solution

Problem 38

Plot the point given in rectangular coordinates and find two sets of polar coordinates for the point for \(\mathbf{0} \leq \boldsymbol{\theta}<\mathbf{2} \pi\) $$(\sqrt{3},-1)$$

4 step solution

Problem 38

Eliminate the parameter and obtain the standard form of the rectangular equation. Circle: \(x=h+r \cos \theta, y=k+r \sin \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 38

Find the \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercepts of the graph of the circle. $$(x+7)^{2}+(y-8)^{2}=4$$

3 step solution

Problem 38

Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and (c) sketch the hyperbola. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. \(3 y^{2}-5 x^{2}+6 y-60 x-192=0\)

3 step solution

Problem 38

(a) find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse, and (c) sketch the ellipse. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. $$4 x^{2}+49 y^{2}-196=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 39

Find a polar equation of the conic with its focus at the pole. $$\begin{array}{cc} \text{Conic} & \text{Eccentricity} & \text{Directrix} \\\ \text{Ellipse} &e=\frac{1}{2}&y=1\end{array}$$

3 step solution

Problem 39

Use a graphing utility to graph the polar equation. Describe your viewing window. $$r=2(5-\sin \theta)$$

5 step solution

Problem 39

Plot the point given in rectangular coordinates and find two sets of polar coordinates for the point for \(\mathbf{0} \leq \boldsymbol{\theta}<\mathbf{2} \pi\) $$(-3,4)$$

5 step solution

Problem 39

Eliminate the parameter and obtain the standard form of the rectangular equation. Ellipse: \(x=h+a \cos \theta, y=k+b \sin \theta\)

3 step solution

Problem 39

Find the \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercepts of the graph of the circle. $$x^{2}-2 x+y^{2}-6 y-27=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 39

Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and (c) sketch the hyperbola. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. \(9 y^{2}-x^{2}+2 x+54 y+62=0\)

3 step solution

Problem 39

(a) find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse, and (c) sketch the ellipse. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. $$9 x^{2}+4 y^{2}+36 x-24 y+36=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 40

Find a polar equation of the conic with its focus at the pole. $$\begin{array}{cc} \text{Conic} & \text{Eccentricity} & \text{Directrix} \\\ \text{Ellipse} &e=\frac{3}{4}&y=-4\end{array}$$

3 step solution

Problem 40

Use a graphing utility to graph the polar equation. Describe your viewing window. $$r=6-4 \sin \theta$$

4 step solution

Problem 40

Plot the point given in rectangular coordinates and find two sets of polar coordinates for the point for \(\mathbf{0} \leq \boldsymbol{\theta}<\mathbf{2} \pi\) $$(3,-1)$$

3 step solution

Problem 40

Eliminate the parameter and obtain the standard form of the rectangular equation. Hyperbola: \(x=h+a \sec \theta, y=k+b \tan \theta\)

5 step solution

Problem 40

Find the \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercepts of the graph of the circle. $$x^{2}+8 x+y^{2}+2 y+9=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 40

Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and (c) sketch the hyperbola. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. 9 x^{2}-y^{2}+54 x+10 y+55=0

3 step solution

Problem 40

(a) find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse, and (c) sketch the ellipse. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. $$9 x^{2}+4 y^{2}-54 x+40 y+37=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 41

Find a polar equation of the conic with its focus at the pole. $$\begin{array}{cc} \text{Conic} & \text{Eccentricity} & \text{Directrix} \\\ \text{Hyperbola} &e=2&x=1\end{array}$$

3 step solution

Problem 41

Use a graphing utility to find one set of polar coordinates for the point given in rectangular coordinates. (There are many correct answers.) $$(3,-2)$$

3 step solution

Problem 41

Use a graphing utility to graph the polar equation. Describe your viewing window. $$r=\frac{3}{\sin \theta-2 \cos \theta}$$

3 step solution

Problem 41

earthquake was felt up to 52 miles from its epicenter. You were located 40 miles west and 30 miles south of the epicenter. (a) Let the epicenter be at the point \((0,0) .\) Find the standard equation that describes the outer boundary of the earthquake. (b) Would you have felt the earthquake? (c) Verify your answer to part (b) by graphing the equation of the outer boundary of the earthquake and plotting your location. How far were you from the outer boundary of the earthquake?

3 step solution

Problem 41

Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola with the given characteristics. Vertices: (±1,0)\(;\) asymptotes: \(y=\pm 5 x\)

3 step solution

Problem 41

(a) find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse, and (c) sketch the ellipse. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. $$6 x^{2}+2 y^{2}+18 x-10 y+2=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 42

Find a polar equation of the conic with its focus at the pole. $$\begin{array}{cc} \text{Conic} & \text{Eccentricity} & \text{Directrix} \\\ \text{Hyperbola} &e=\frac{3}{2}&x=-1\end{array}$$

3 step solution

Problem 42

Use a graphing utility to find one set of polar coordinates for the point given in rectangular coordinates. (There are many correct answers.) $$(-5,2)$$

4 step solution

Problem 42

Use a graphing utility to graph the polar equation. Describe your viewing window. $$r=\frac{6}{2 \sin \theta-3 \cos \theta}$$

4 step solution

Problem 42

Use the results of Exercises 37-40 to find a set of parametric equations for the line or conic. Circle: center: \((-2,-5)\); radius: 7

3 step solution

Problem 42

A landscaper has installed a circular sprinkler that covers an area of 2000 square feet. (a) Find the radius of the region covered by the sprinkler. Round your answer to three decimal places. (b) The landscaper increases the area covered to 2500 square feet by increasing the water pressure. How much longer is the radius?

4 step solution

Problem 42

Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola with the given characteristics. Vertices: (0,±3)\(;\) asymptotes: \(y=\pm 3 x\)

3 step solution

Problem 42

(a) find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse, (b) find the center, vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse, and (c) sketch the ellipse. Use a graphing utility to verify your graph. $$x^{2}+4 y^{2}-6 x+20 y-2=0$$

4 step solution

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