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. $$ x^{2}=8 y $$

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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. $$ y^{2}=-2 x $$

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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. $$ 2 x^{2}+5 y^{2}=50 $$

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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 \(r=7\) $$ x^{2}+y^{2}-49=0 $$

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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. $$ 8 x^{2}+y^{2}=16 $$

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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. $$ y^{2}=-8(x-3) $$

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

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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. $$ (x+3)^{2}=4(y-4) $$

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