Chapter 10

Contemporary Precalculus · 282 exercises

Problem 35

Identify the conic section whose equation is given, and find its graph. If it is a circle, list its center and radius. If it is an ellipse, list its center, vertices, and foci. $$\frac{(x+1)^{2}}{16}+\frac{(y-4)^{2}}{8}=1$$

5 step solution

Problem 35

Find a polar equation that is equivalent to the given rectangular equation. $$x^{2}+y^{2}=25$$

4 step solution

Problem 35

Find the polar equation of the conic section that has focus (0,0) and satisfies the given conditions. Ellipse; vertices \((2, \pi / 2)\) and \((8,3 \pi / 2)\)

3 step solution

Problem 35

In Exercises \(35-42,\) sketch the graph of the equation and label the vertex. $$y=4(x-1)^{2}+2$$

7 step solution

Problem 36

Use the information given in Special Topics 10.3. A and summarized in the endpapers at the beginning of this book to find a parameterization of the conic section whose rectangular equation is given. Confirm your answer by graphing. $$x^{2}+y^{2}-4 x-6 y+9=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 36

Identify the conic section whose equation is given, and find its graph. If it is a circle, list its center and radius. If it is an ellipse, list its center, vertices, and foci. $$\frac{(x+5)^{2}}{4}+\frac{(y+2)^{2}}{12}=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 37

Use the information given in Special Topics 10.3. A and summarized in the endpapers at the beginning of this book to find a parameterization of the conic section whose rectangular equation is given. Confirm your answer by graphing. $$\frac{x^{2}}{25}+\frac{y^{2}}{18}=1$$

2 step solution

Problem 37

Identify the conic section whose equation is given, and find its graph. If it is a circle, list its center and radius. If it is an ellipse, list its center, vertices, and foci. $$9 x^{2}+4 y^{2}+54 x-8 y+49=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 37

In Exercises \(35-42,\) sketch the graph of the equation and label the vertex. $$x=2(y-2)^{2}$$

3 step solution

Problem 38

Use the information given in Special Topics 10.3. A and summarized in the endpapers at the beginning of this book to find a parameterization of the conic section whose rectangular equation is given. Confirm your answer by graphing. $$\frac{(x-2)^{2}}{10}+\frac{(y+5)^{2}}{20}=1$$

4 step solution

Problem 38

Identify the conic section whose equation is given, and find its graph. If it is a circle, list its center and radius. If it is an ellipse, list its center, vertices, and foci. $$4 x^{2}+5 y^{2}-8 x+30 y+29=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 39

Use the information given in Special Topics 10.3. A and summarized in the endpapers at the beginning of this book to find a parameterization of the conic section whose rectangular equation is given. Confirm your answer by graphing. $$\frac{x^{2}}{9}-\frac{y^{2}}{15}=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 39

Identify the conic section and use technology to graph it. $$x^{2}+y^{2}+6 x-8 y+5=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 39

Find the polar equation of the conic section that has focus (0,0) and satisfies the given conditions. Eccentricity \(4 ;\) directrix; \(r=-2 \sec \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 39

In Exercises \(35-42,\) sketch the graph of the equation and label the vertex. $$y=x^{2}-4 x-1$$

5 step solution

Problem 39

Find the equation of the hyperbola that satisfies the given conditions. Center (-2,3)\(;\) vertex (-2,1)\(;\) passing through \((-2+3 \sqrt{10}, 11)\)

5 step solution

Problem 40

Use the information given in Special Topics 10.3. A and summarized in the endpapers at the beginning of this book to find a parameterization of the conic section whose rectangular equation is given. Confirm your answer by graphing. $$\frac{y^{2}}{12}-\frac{x^{2}}{8}=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 40

Identify the conic section and use technology to graph it. $$x^{2}+y^{2}-4 x+2 y-7=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 40

Find a polar equation that is equivalent to the given rectangular equation. $$y=x-2$$

4 step solution

Problem 40

Find the polar equation of the conic section that has focus (0,0) and satisfies the given conditions. Eccentricity \(2 ;\) directrix: \(r=4 \csc \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 40

In Exercises \(35-42,\) sketch the graph of the equation and label the vertex. $$y=x^{2}+8 x+6$$

3 step solution

Problem 40

Find the equation of the hyperbola that satisfies the given conditions. $$ \begin{aligned} &\text { Center }(-5,1) ; \text { vertex }(-3,1) ; \text { passing through }\\\ &(-1,1-4 \sqrt{3}) \end{aligned} $$

4 step solution

Problem 41

Use the information given in Special Topics 10.3. A and summarized in the endpapers at the beginning of this book to find a parameterization of the conic section whose rectangular equation is given. Confirm your answer by graphing. $$\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{36}-\frac{(x-5)^{2}}{24}=1$$

4 step solution

Problem 41

Identify the conic section and use technology to graph it. $$4 x^{2}+y^{2}+24 x-4 y+36=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 41

Find a rectangular equation that is equivalent to the given polar equation. $$r=3$$

2 step solution

Problem 41

Find the polar equation of the conic section that has focus (0,0) and satisfies the given conditions. Eccentricity \(1 ;\) directrix: \(r=-3 \csc \theta\)

5 step solution

Problem 41

In Exercises \(35-42,\) sketch the graph of the equation and label the vertex. $$y=x^{2}+2 x$$

4 step solution

Problem 41

Find the equation of the hyperbola that satisfies the given conditions. Center (-5,1)\(;\) vertex (-3,1)\(;\) passing through \((-1,1-4 \sqrt{3})\)

5 step solution

Problem 42

Use the information given in Special Topics 10.3. A and summarized in the endpapers at the beginning of this book to find a parameterization of the conic section whose rectangular equation is given. Confirm your answer by graphing. $$\frac{(x+5)^{2}}{25}-\frac{(y-3)^{2}}{50}=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 42

Identify the conic section and use technology to graph it. $$9 x^{2}+y^{2}-36 x+10 y+52=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 42

Find a rectangular equation that is equivalent to the given polar equation. $$r=5$$

2 step solution

Problem 42

Find the polar equation of the conic section that has focus (0,0) and satisfies the given conditions. Eccentricity \(1 ;\) directrix: \(r=5 \sec \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 42

Find the equation of the hyperbola that satisfies the given conditions. Center (-3,-5)\(;\) vertex (-3,0)\(;\) asymptote \(6 y=5 x-15\)

6 step solution

Problem 43

(a) What is the slope of the line through \((a, b)\) and \((c, d) ?\) (b) Use the slope from part (a) and the point \((a, b)\) to write the equation of the line. Do not simplify. (c) Show that the curve with parametric equations $$x=a+(c-a) t \quad \text { and } \quad y=b+(d-b) t$$ ( \(t\) any real number) is the line through \((a, b)\) and \((c, d) .\) [Hint: Solve both equations for \(t,\) and set the results equal to each other; compare with the equation in part (b).]

3 step solution

Problem 43

Identify the conic section and use technology to graph it. $$9 x^{2}+25 y^{2}-18 x+50 y=191$$

3 step solution

Problem 43

Find the polar equation of the conic section that has focus (0,0) and satisfies the given conditions. Eccentricity \(1 / 2 ;\) directrix: \(r=2 \sec \theta\)

3 step solution

Problem 43

In Exercises \(43-54\), find the equation of the parabola satisfying the given conditions. Vertex (0,0)\(;\) axis \(x=0 ;(2,12)\) on graph.

4 step solution

Problem 44

Identify the conic section and use technology to graph it. $$25 x^{2}+16 y^{2}+50 x+96 y=231$$

3 step solution

Problem 44

Find the polar equation of the conic section that has focus (0,0) and satisfies the given conditions. Eccentricity \(4 / 5 ;\) directrix: \(r=3 \csc \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 44

In Exercises \(43-54\), find the equation of the parabola satisfying the given conditions. Vertex (0,1)\(;\) axis \(x=0 ;(2,-7)\) on graph.

4 step solution

Problem 45

Use Exercise 44 to find a parameterization of the line segment joining the two points. Confirm your answer by graphing. $$(-6,12) \text { and }(12,-10)$$

4 step solution

Problem 45

Find the equation of the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions. Center (2,3)\(;\) endpoints of major and minor axes: (2,-1), (0,3),(2,7),(4,3).

4 step solution

Problem 45

Find a rectangular equation that is equivalent to the given polar equation. \(r=\sec \theta[\text {Hint}:\) Express the right side in terms of cosine.]

3 step solution

Problem 45

Find the polar equation of the conic section that has focus (0,0) and satisfies the given conditions. Hyperbola; vertical directrix to the left of the pole; eccentricity \(2 ;(1,2 \pi / 3)\) is on the graph.

7 step solution

Problem 45

In Exercises \(43-54\), find the equation of the parabola satisfying the given conditions. Vertex (1,0)\(;\) axis \(x=1 ;(2,13)\) on graph.

4 step solution

Problem 46

Use Exercise 44 to find a parameterization of the line segment joining the two points. Confirm your answer by graphing. $$(14,-5) \text { and }(5,-14)$$

6 step solution

Problem 46

Find the equation of the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions. Center (-5,2)\(;\) endpoints of major and minor axes: (0,2), (-5,17),(-10,2),(-5,-13).

3 step solution

Problem 46

Find the polar equation of the conic section that has focus (0,0) and satisfies the given conditions. Hyperbola; horizontal directrix above the pole; eccentricity \(2 ;(1,2 \pi / 3)\) is on the graph.

2 step solution

Problem 46

In Exercises \(43-54\), find the equation of the parabola satisfying the given conditions. Vertex (-3,0)\(;\) axis \(y=0 ;(-1,1)\) on graph.

4 step solution

Problem 47

Find the equation of the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions. Center (7,-4)\(;\) foci on the line \(x=7 ;\) major axis of length \(12 ;\) minor axis of length 5.

5 step solution

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