Chapter 10

Calculus Early Transcendentals: Pearson New International Edition · 282 exercises

Problem 20

Sketch the limaçon \(r=3-6 \sin \theta\), and find the area of the region that is inside its large loop, but outside its small loop.

6 step solution

Problem 20

Find the equations of the tangent and the normal lines to the given parabola at the given point. Sketch the parabola, the tangent line, and the normal line. $$x^{2}=-10 y,(2 \sqrt{5},-2)$$

5 step solution

Problem 21

In Problems 17-22, find the Cartesian equations of the graphs of the given polar equations. \(r \sin \theta-1=0\)

2 step solution

Problem 21

In Problems \(21-30\), find \(d y / d x\) and \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) without eliminating the parameter. $$ x=3 \tau^{2}, y=4 \tau^{3} ; \tau \neq 0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 21

Sketch the graph of the given equation. $$ (y-1)^{2}=16 $$

4 step solution

Problem 21

Sketch the region in the first quadrant that is inside the cardioid \(r=3+3 \cos \theta\) and outside the cardioid \(r=3+3 \sin \theta\), and find its area.

6 step solution

Problem 21

Find the equations of the tangent and the normal lines to the given parabola at the given point. Sketch the parabola, the tangent line, and the normal line. $$x^{2}=2 y,(4,8)$$

5 step solution

Problem 22

In Problems 17-22, find the Cartesian equations of the graphs of the given polar equations. \(r^{2}-6 r \cos \theta-4 r \sin \theta+9=0\)

6 step solution

Problem 22

In Problems \(21-30\), find \(d y / d x\) and \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) without eliminating the parameter. $$ x=6 s^{2}, y=-2 s^{3} ; s \neq 0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 22

Sketch the graph of the given equation. $$ \frac{(x+3)^{2}}{4}+\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{8}=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 22

Sketch the region in the second quadrant that is inside the cardioid \(r=2+2 \sin \theta\) and outside the cardioid \(r=2+2 \cos \theta\), and find its area.

6 step solution

Problem 22

In Problems \(1-32\), sketch the graph of the given polar equation and verify its symmetry (see Examples 1-3). \(r=3 \sin 3 \theta\) (three-leaved rose)

4 step solution

Problem 22

Find the equations of the tangent and the normal lines to the given parabola at the given point. Sketch the parabola, the tangent line, and the normal line. $$y^{2}=-9 x,(-1,-3)$$

7 step solution

Problem 23

In Problems 23-36, name the curve with the given polar equation. If it is a conic, give its eccentricity. Sketch the graph. \(r=6\)

4 step solution

Problem 23

In Problems \(21-30\), find \(d y / d x\) and \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) without eliminating the parameter. $$ x=2 \theta^{2}, y=\sqrt{5} \theta^{3} ; \theta \neq 0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 23

Sketch the graph of the given equation. $$ x^{2}+4 y^{2}-2 x+16 y+1=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 23

Find the slope of the tangent line to each of the following curves at \(\theta=\pi / 3\). (a) \(r=2 \cos \theta\) (b) \(r=1+\sin \theta\) (c) \(r=\sin 2 \theta\) (d) \(r=4-3 \cos \theta\)

7 step solution

Problem 23

Find the equations of the tangent and the normal lines to the given parabola at the given point. Sketch the parabola, the tangent line, and the normal line. $$y^{2}=-15 x,(-3,-3 \sqrt{5})$$

7 step solution

Problem 24

In Problems \(21-30\), find \(d y / d x\) and \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) without eliminating the parameter. $$ x=\sqrt{3} \theta^{2}, y=-\sqrt{3} \theta^{3} ; \theta \neq 0 $$

3 step solution

Problem 24

Find the equation of the given central conic. Hyperbola with a vertex at \((0,-3)\) and eccentricity \(\frac{3}{2}\)

5 step solution

Problem 24

Sketch the graph of the given equation. $$ 25 x^{2}+9 y^{2}+150 x-18 y+9=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 24

Find all points on the cardioid \(r=a(1+\cos \theta)\) where the tangent line is (a) horizontal, and (b) vertical.

8 step solution

Problem 24

In Problems \(1-32\), sketch the graph of the given polar equation and verify its symmetry (see Examples 1-3). \(r=4 \cos 2 \theta\) (four-leaved rose)

4 step solution

Problem 24

Find the equations of the tangent and the normal lines to the given parabola at the given point. Sketch the parabola, the tangent line, and the normal line. $$x^{2}=4 y,(4,4)$$

7 step solution

Problem 25

In Problems 23-36, name the curve with the given polar equation. If it is a conic, give its eccentricity. Sketch the graph. \(r=\frac{3}{\sin \theta}\)

4 step solution

Problem 25

In Problems \(21-30\), find \(d y / d x\) and \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) without eliminating the parameter. $$ x=1-\cos t, y=1+\sin t ; t \neq n \pi $$

5 step solution

Problem 25

Find the equation of the given central conic. Hyperbola with asymptotes \(2 x \pm 4 y=0\) and a vertex at \(8,0)\)

5 step solution

Problem 25

Sketch the graph of the given equation. $$ 9 x^{2}-16 y^{2}+54 x+64 y-127=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 25

Find all points on the limaçon \(r=1-2 \sin \theta\) where the tangent line is horizontal.

6 step solution

Problem 25

In Problems \(1-32\), sketch the graph of the given polar equation and verify its symmetry (see Examples 1-3). \(r=7 \cos 5 \theta\) (five-leaved rose)

5 step solution

Problem 25

Find the equations of the tangent and the normal lines to the given parabola at the given point. Sketch the parabola, the tangent line, and the normal line. $$x^{2}=-6 y,(3 \sqrt{2},-3)$$

6 step solution

Problem 26

In Problems 23-36, name the curve with the given polar equation. If it is a conic, give its eccentricity. Sketch the graph. \(r=\frac{-4}{\cos \theta}\)

4 step solution

Problem 26

In Problems \(21-30\), find \(d y / d x\) and \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) without eliminating the parameter. $$ x=3-2 \cos t, y=-1+5 \sin t ; t \neq n \pi $$

5 step solution

Problem 26

Sketch the graph of the given equation. $$ x^{2}-4 y^{2}-14 x-32 y-11=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 26

Let \(r=f(\theta)\), where \(f\) is continuous on the closed interval \([\alpha, \beta]\). Derive the following formula for the length \(L\) of the corresponding polar curve from \(\theta=\alpha\) to \(\theta=\beta\). $$ L=\int_{\alpha}^{\beta} \sqrt{[f(\theta)]^{2}+\left[f^{\prime}(\theta)\right]^{2}} d \theta $$

6 step solution

Problem 26

In Problems \(1-32\), sketch the graph of the given polar equation and verify its symmetry (see Examples 1-3). \(r=3 \sin 5 \theta\) (five-leaved rose)

4 step solution

Problem 26

Find the equations of the tangent and the normal lines to the given parabola at the given point. Sketch the parabola, the tangent line, and the normal line. $$y^{2}=20 x,(2,-2 \sqrt{10})$$

7 step solution

Problem 27

In Problems 23-36, name the curve with the given polar equation. If it is a conic, give its eccentricity. Sketch the graph. \(r=4 \sin \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 27

In Problems \(21-30\), find \(d y / d x\) and \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) without eliminating the parameter. $$ x=3 \tan t-1, y=5 \sec t+2 ; t \neq \frac{(2 n+1) \pi}{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 27

Sketch the graph of the given equation. $$ 4 x^{2}+16 x-16 y+32=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 27

The slope of the tangent line to the parabola \(y^{2}=5 x\) at a certain point on the parabola is \(\sqrt{5} / 4\). Find the coordinates of that point. Make a sketch.

7 step solution

Problem 28

In Problems 23-36, name the curve with the given polar equation. If it is a conic, give its eccentricity. Sketch the graph. \(r=-4 \cos \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 28

In Problems \(21-30\), find \(d y / d x\) and \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) without eliminating the parameter. $$ x=\cot t-2, y=-2 \csc t+5 ; 0

4 step solution

Problem 28

Hyperbola with foci \((\pm 4,0)\) and directrices \(x=\pm 1\)

5 step solution

Problem 28

Sketch the graph of the given equation. $$ x^{2}-4 x+8 y=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 28

Find the length of the logarithmic spiral \(r=e^{\theta / 2}\) from \(\theta=0 \operatorname{to} \theta=2 \pi\).

7 step solution

Problem 28

The slope of the tangent line to the parabola \(x^{2}=-14 y\) at a certain point on the parabola is \(-2 \sqrt{7} / 7\). Find the coordinates of that point.

5 step solution

Problem 29

In Problems 23-36, name the curve with the given polar equation. If it is a conic, give its eccentricity. Sketch the graph. \(r=\frac{4}{1+\cos \theta}\)

4 step solution

Problem 29

In Problems \(21-30\), find \(d y / d x\) and \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) without eliminating the parameter. $$ x=\frac{1}{1+t^{2}}, y=\frac{1}{t(1-t)} ; 0

6 step solution

Problem 29

Hyperbola whose asymptotes are \(x \pm 2 y=0\) and that goes through the point \((4,3)\)

6 step solution

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