Chapter 8

College Algebra · 401 exercises

Problem 12

Identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r=\frac{2}{1-\cos \theta} $$

4 step solution

Problem 12

For the following exercises, rewrite the given equation in standard form, and then determine the vertex \((V),\) focus \((F),\) and directrix \((d)\) of the parabola. $$ y=\frac{1}{4} x^{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 12

For the following exercises, write the equation of an ellipse in standard form, and identify the end points of the major and minor axes as well as the foci. $$ \frac{x^{2}}{100}+\frac{y^{2}}{64}=1 $$

4 step solution

Problem 12

For the following exercises, write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. $$ \frac{x^{2}}{100}-\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 12

For the following exercises, determine which conic section is represented based on the given equation. $$4 x^{2}+9 x y+4 y^{2}-36 y-125=0$$

2 step solution

Problem 12

Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. \(\frac{x^{2}}{100}-\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1\)

5 step solution

Problem 13

For the following exercises, identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r=\frac{4}{7+2 \cos \theta} $$

4 step solution

Problem 13

Identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r=\frac{4}{7+2 \cos \theta} $$

5 step solution

Problem 13

For the following exercises, rewrite the given equation in standard form, and then determine the vertex \((V),\) focus \((F),\) and directrix \((d)\) of the parabola. $$ y=-4 x^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 13

For the following exercises, write the equation of an ellipse in standard form, and identify the end points of the major and minor axes as well as the foci. $$ x^{2}+9 y^{2}=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 13

For the following exercises, write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. $$ \frac{y^{2}}{4}-\frac{x^{2}}{81}=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 13

For the following exercises, determine which conic section is represented based on the given equation. $$3 x^{2}+6 x y+3 y^{2}-36 y-125=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 13

Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. \(\frac{y^{2}}{4}-\frac{x^{2}}{81}=1\)

5 step solution

Problem 14

For the following exercises, identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r(1-\cos \theta)=3 $$

4 step solution

Problem 14

Identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r(1-\cos \theta)=3 $$

3 step solution

Problem 14

For the following exercises, rewrite the given equation in standard form, and then determine the vertex \((V),\) focus \((F),\) and directrix \((d)\) of the parabola. $$ x=\frac{1}{8} y^{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 14

For the following exercises, write the equation of an ellipse in standard form, and identify the end points of the major and minor axes as well as the foci. $$ 4 x^{2}+16 y^{2}=1 $$

6 step solution

Problem 14

For the following exercises, write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. $$ 9 y^{2}-4 x^{2}=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 14

For the following exercises, determine which conic section is represented based on the given equation. $$-3 x^{2}+3 \sqrt{3} x y-4 y^{2}+9=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 14

Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. \(9 y^{2}-4 x^{2}=1\)

5 step solution

Problem 15

For the following exercises, identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r(3+5 \sin \theta)=11 $$

4 step solution

Problem 15

Identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r(3+5 \sin \theta)=11 $$

4 step solution

Problem 15

For the following exercises, rewrite the given equation in standard form, and then determine the vertex \((V),\) focus \((F),\) and directrix \((d)\) of the parabola. $$ x=36 y^{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 15

For the following exercises, write the equation of an ellipse in standard form, and identify the end points of the major and minor axes as well as the foci. $$ \frac{(x-2)^{2}}{49}+\frac{(y-4)^{2}}{25}=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 15

For the following exercises, write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. $$ \frac{(x-1)^{2}}{9}-\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{16}=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 15

For the following exercises, determine which conic section is represented based on the given equation. $$2 x^{2}+4 \sqrt{3} x y+6 y^{2}-6 x-3=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 15

Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. \(\frac{(x-1)^{2}}{9}-\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{16}=1\)

4 step solution

Problem 16

For the following exercises, identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r(4-5 \sin \theta)=1 $$

4 step solution

Problem 16

Identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r(4-5 \sin \theta)=1 $$

4 step solution

Problem 16

For the following exercises, rewrite the given equation in standard form, and then determine the vertex \((V),\) focus \((F),\) and directrix \((d)\) of the parabola. $$ x=\frac{1}{36} y^{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 16

For the following exercises, write the equation of an ellipse in standard form, and identify the end points of the major and minor axes as well as the foci. $$ \frac{(x-2)^{2}}{81}+\frac{(y+1)^{2}}{16}=1 $$

6 step solution

Problem 16

For the following exercises, write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. $$ \frac{(y-6)^{2}}{36}-\frac{(x+1)^{2}}{16}=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 16

For the following exercises, determine which conic section is represented based on the given equation. $$-x^{2}+4 \sqrt{2} x y+2 y^{2}-2 y+1=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 16

Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. \(\frac{(y-6)^{2}}{36}-\frac{(x+1)^{2}}{16}=1\)

4 step solution

Problem 17

For the following exercises, identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r(7+8 \cos \theta)=7 $$

5 step solution

Problem 17

Identify the conic with a focus at the origin, and then give the directrix and eccentricity. $$ r(7+8 \cos \theta)=7 $$

5 step solution

Problem 17

For the following exercises, write the equation of an ellipse in standard form, and identify the end points of the major and minor axes as well as the foci. $$ \frac{(x+5)^{2}}{4}+\frac{(y-7)^{2}}{9}=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 17

For the following exercises, rewrite the given equation in standard form, and then determine the vertex \((V),\) focus \((F),\) and directrix \((d)\) of the parabola. $$ (x-1)^{2}=4(y-1) $$

5 step solution

Problem 17

For the following exercises, write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. $$ \frac{(x-2)^{2}}{49}-\frac{(y+7)^{2}}{49}=1 $$

4 step solution

Problem 17

For the following exercises, determine which conic section is represented based on the given equation. $$8 x^{2}+4 \sqrt{2} x y+4 y^{2}-10 x+1=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 17

Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. \(\frac{(x-2)^{2}}{49}-\frac{(y+7)^{2}}{49}=1\)

6 step solution

Problem 18

For the following exercises, convert the polar equation of a conic section to a rectangular equation. $$ r=\frac{4}{1+3 \sin \theta} $$

6 step solution

Problem 18

Convert the polar equation of a conic section to a rectangular equation. $$ r=\frac{4}{1+3 \sin \theta} $$

4 step solution

Problem 18

For the following exercises, write the equation of an ellipse in standard form, and identify the end points of the major and minor axes as well as the foci. $$ \frac{(x-7)^{2}}{49}+\frac{(y-7)^{2}}{49}=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 18

For the following exercises, rewrite the given equation in standard form, and then determine the vertex \((V),\) focus \((F),\) and directrix \((d)\) of the parabola. $$ (y-2)^{2}=\frac{4}{5}(x+4) $$

5 step solution

Problem 18

For the following exercises, write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. $$ 4 x^{2}-8 x-9 y^{2}-72 y+112=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 18

Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes. \(4 x^{2}-8 x-9 y^{2}-72 y+112=0\)

5 step solution

Problem 19

For the following exercises, convert the polar equation of a conic section to a rectangular equation. $$ r=\frac{2}{5-3 \sin \theta} $$

5 step solution

Problem 19

Convert the polar equation of a conic section to a rectangular equation. $$ r=\frac{2}{5-3 \sin \theta} $$

5 step solution

Problem 19

For the following exercises, write the equation of an ellipse in standard form, and identify the end points of the major and minor axes as well as the foci. $$ 4 x^{2}-8 x+9 y^{2}-72 y+112=0 $$

6 step solution

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