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