Chapter 13
Algebra for College Students · 104 exercises
Problem 1
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ \frac{x^{2}}{4}+\frac{y^{2}}{1}=1 $$
5 step solution
Problem 1
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ y^{2}=8 x $$
5 step solution
Problem 2
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ \frac{x^{2}}{16}+\frac{y^{2}}{1}=1 $$
7 step solution
Problem 2
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ y^{2}=-4 x $$
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Problem 2
For Problems 1-14, write the equation of each of the circles that satisfies the stated conditions. In some cases there may be more than one circle that satisfies the conditio ns. Express the final equations in the form \(x^{2}+y^{2}+D x+E y+F=0\). $$ \text { Center at }(-3,4) \text { and } r=2 \quad x^{2}+y^{2}+6 x-8 y+21=0 $$
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Problem 3
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ \frac{x^{2}}{4}+\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1 $$
7 step solution
Problem 3
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ x^{2}=-12 y $$
6 step solution
Problem 3
For Problems 1-14, write the equation of each of the circles that satisfies the stated conditions. In some cases there may be more than one circle that satisfies the conditions. Express the final equations in the form \(x^{2}+y^{2}+D x+E y+F=0\). Center at \((-1,-5)\) and \(r=3\) \(x^{2}+y^{2}+2 x+10 y+17=0\)
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Problem 4
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ \frac{x^{2}}{4}+\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1 $$
6 step solution
Problem 4
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ x^{2}=8 y $$
6 step solution
Problem 5
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ 9 x^{2}+3 y^{2}=27 $$
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Problem 5
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ y^{2}=-2 x $$
5 step solution
Problem 6
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ 4 x^{2}+3 y^{2}=36 $$
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Problem 6
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ y^{2}=6 x $$
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Problem 7
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ 2 x^{2}+5 y^{2}=50 $$
6 step solution
Problem 7
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ x^{2}=6 y $$
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Problem 7
For Problems 1-14, write the equation of each of the circles that satisfies the stated conditions. In some cases there may be more than one circle that satisfies the conditions. Express the final equations in the form \(x^{2}+y^{2}+D x+E y+F=0\). Center at the origin and \(r=7\) $$ x^{2}+y^{2}-49=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 8
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ 2 x^{2}+5 y^{2}=50 $$
6 step solution
Problem 8
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ x^{2}=-7 y $$
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Problem 8
For Problems 1-14, write the equation of each of the circles that satisfies the stated conditions. In some cases there may be more than one circle that satisfies the conditions. Express the final equations in the form \(x^{2}+y^{2}+D x+E y+F=0\). $$ \text { Center at the origin and } r=1 \quad x^{2}+y^{2}-1=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 9
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ 12 x^{2}+y^{2}=36 $$
6 step solution
Problem 9
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ x^{2}=12(y+1) $$
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Problem 9
For Problems 1-14, write the equation of each of the circles that satisfies the stated conditions. In some cases there may be more than one circle that satisfies the conditions. Express the final equations in the form \(x^{2}+y^{2}+D x+E y+F=0\). Tangent to the \(x\) axis, a radius of length 4 , and abscissa of center is \(-3 \quad x^{2}+y^{2}+6 x-8 y+9=0\) and \(x^{2}+y^{2}+6 x+8 y+9=0\)
6 step solution
Problem 10
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ 8 x^{2}+y^{2}=16 $$
5 step solution
Problem 10
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ x^{2}=-12(y-2) $$
6 step solution
Problem 11
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ 7 x^{2}+11 y^{2}=77 $$
5 step solution
Problem 11
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ y^{2}=-8(x-3) $$
6 step solution
Problem 11
For Problems 1-14, write the equation of each of the circles that satisfies the stated conditions. In some cases there may be more than one circle that satisfies the conditions. Express the final equations in the form \(x^{2}+y^{2}+D x+E y+F=0\). Tangent to both axes, a radius of 6 , and the center in the third quadrant $$ x^{2}+y^{2}+12 x+12 y+36=0 $$
6 step solution
Problem 12
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ 4 x^{2}+y^{2}=12 $$
5 step solution
Problem 12
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ y^{2}=4(x+1) $$
7 step solution
Problem 13
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ \frac{(x-2)^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y-1)^{2}}{4}=1 $$
7 step solution
Problem 13
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ x^{2}-4 y+8=0 $$
6 step solution
Problem 13
For Problems 1-14, write the equation of each of the circles that satisfies the stated conditions. In some cases there may be more than one circle that satisfies the conditions. Express the final equations in the form \(x^{2}+y^{2}+D x+E y+F=0\). Tangent to the \(y\) axis, \(x\) intercepts of 2 and 6 See below
4 step solution
Problem 14
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ \frac{(x+3)^{2}}{16}+\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{4}=1 $$
7 step solution
Problem 14
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ x^{2}-8 y-24=0 $$
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Problem 14
For Problems \(15-32\), find the center and the length of a radius of each of the circles. $$ (x-5)^{2}+(y-7)^{2}=25 $$
4 step solution
Problem 15
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ \frac{(x+1)^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y+2)^{2}}{16}=1 $$
6 step solution
Problem 15
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ x^{2}+8 y+16=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 16
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ \frac{(x-4)^{2}}{4}+\frac{(y+2)^{2}}{25}=1 $$
8 step solution
Problem 16
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ x^{2}+4 y-4=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 16
For Problems \(15-32\), find the center and the length of a radius of each of the circles. $$ (x+6)^{2}+(y-9)^{2}=49 $$ \((-6,9) ; r=7\)
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Problem 17
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ 4 x^{2}-8 x+9 y^{2}-36 y+4=0 $$
9 step solution
Problem 17
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ y^{2}-12 x+24=0 $$
7 step solution
Problem 17
For Problems \(15-32\), find the center and the length of a radius of each of the circles. $$ (x+1)^{2}+(y+8)^{2}=12 \quad(-1,-8) ; r=2 \sqrt{3} $$
4 step solution
Problem 18
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ x^{2}+6 x+9 y^{2}-36 y+36=0 $$
8 step solution
Problem 18
For Problems \(15-32\), find the center and the length of a radius of each of the circles. $$ (x-7)^{2}+(y+2)^{2}=24 \quad(7,-2) ; r=2 \sqrt{6} $$
4 step solution
Problem 19
Find the vertices, the endpoints of the minor axis, and the foci of the given ellipse, and sketch its graph. See answer section. $$ 4 x^{2}+16 x+y^{2}+2 y+1=0 $$
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Problem 19
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ (x-2)^{2}=-4(y+2) $$
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Problem 19
For Problems \(15-32\), find the center and the length of a radius of each of the circles. $$ 3(x-10)^{2}+3(y+5)^{2}=9 \quad(10,-5) ; r=\sqrt{3} $$
4 step solution
Problem 20
For Problems \(1-30\), find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the given parabola and sketch its graph. $$ (x+3)^{2}=4(y-4) $$
6 step solution