Chapter 10
Precalculus: Mathematical for Calculus · 235 exercises
Problem 1
A pair of parametric equations is given. (a) Sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations. (b) Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter. $$x=2 t, \quad y=t+6$$
3 step solution
Problem 1
Determine the \(X Y\) -coordinates of the given point if the coordinate axes are rotated through the indicated angle. $$(1,1), \quad \phi=45^{\circ}$$
5 step solution
Problem 1
Find the center, foci, and vertices of the ellipse, and determine the lengths of the major and minor axes. Then sketch the graph. $$\frac{(x-2)^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y-1)^{2}}{4}=1$$
5 step solution
Problem 1
\(1-8=\) Write a polar equation of a conic that has its focus at the origin and satisfies the given conditions. Ellipse, eccentricity \(\frac{2}{3},\) directrix \(x=3\)
5 step solution
Problem 2
A pair of parametric equations is given. (a) Sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations. (b) Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter. $$x=6 t-4, \quad y=3 t, \quad t \geq 0$$
3 step solution
Problem 2
Determine the \(X Y\) -coordinates of the given point if the coordinate axes are rotated through the indicated angle. $$(-2,1), \quad \phi=30^{\circ}$$
6 step solution
Problem 2
Find the center, foci, and vertices of the ellipse, and determine the lengths of the major and minor axes. Then sketch the graph. $$\frac{(x-3)^{2}}{16}+(y+3)^{2}=1$$
8 step solution
Problem 2
Write a polar equation of a conic that has its focus at the origin and satisfies the given conditions. Hyperbola, eccentricity \(\frac{4}{3},\) directrix \(x=-3\)
5 step solution
Problem 3
A pair of parametric equations is given. (a) Sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations. (b) Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter. $$x=t^{2}, \quad y=t-2, \quad 2 \leq t \leq 4$$
5 step solution
Problem 3
Determine the \(X Y\) -coordinates of the given point if the coordinate axes are rotated through the indicated angle. $$(3,-\sqrt{3}), \quad \phi=60^{\circ}$$
5 step solution
Problem 3
Find the center, foci, and vertices of the ellipse, and determine the lengths of the major and minor axes. Then sketch the graph. $$\frac{x^{2}}{9}+\frac{(y+5)^{2}}{25}=1$$
6 step solution
Problem 3
Write a polar equation of a conic that has its focus at the origin and satisfies the given conditions. Parabola, directrix \(y=2\)
3 step solution
Problem 4
A pair of parametric equations is given. (a) Sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations. (b) Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter. $$x=2 t+1, \quad y=\left(t+\frac{1}{2}\right)^{2}$$
5 step solution
Problem 4
Determine the \(X Y\) -coordinates of the given point if the coordinate axes are rotated through the indicated angle. $$(2,0), \quad \phi=15^{\circ}$$
5 step solution
Problem 4
Find the center, foci, and vertices of the ellipse, and determine the lengths of the major and minor axes. Then sketch the graph. $$\frac{(x+2)^{2}}{4}+y^{2}=1$$
6 step solution
Problem 4
Write a polar equation of a conic that has its focus at the origin and satisfies the given conditions. Ellipse, eccentricity \(\frac{1}{2}, \operatorname{directrix} y=-4\)
5 step solution
Problem 5
A pair of parametric equations is given. (a) Sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations. (b) Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter. $$x=\sqrt{t}, \quad y=1-t$$
4 step solution
Problem 5
Determine the \(X Y\) -coordinates of the given point if the coordinate axes are rotated through the indicated angle. $$(0,2), \quad \phi=55^{\circ}$$
5 step solution
Problem 5
Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola, and sketch the graph. $$(x-3)^{2}=8(y+1)$$
5 step solution
Problem 5
Write a polar equation of a conic that has its focus at the origin and satisfies the given conditions. Hyperbola, eccentricity \(4,\) directrix \(r=5 \sec \theta\)
5 step solution
Problem 5
Find the vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and sketch its graph. $$\frac{x^{2}}{4}-\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1$$
5 step solution
Problem 5
Find the vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse. Determine the lengths of the major and minor axes, and sketch the graph. $$\frac{x^{2}}{25}+\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1$$
7 step solution
Problem 6
A pair of parametric equations is given. (a) Sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations. (b) Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter. $$x=t^{2}, \quad y=t^{4}+1$$
4 step solution
Problem 6
Determine the \(X Y\) -coordinates of the given point if the coordinate axes are rotated through the indicated angle. $$(\sqrt{2}, 4 \sqrt{2}), \quad \phi=45^{\circ}$$
5 step solution
Problem 6
Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola, and sketch the graph. $$(y+5)^{2}=-6 x+12$$
6 step solution
Problem 6
Write a polar equation of a conic that has its focus at the origin and satisfies the given conditions. Ellipse, eccentricity \(0.6,\) directrix \(r=2 \csc \theta\)
3 step solution
Problem 6
Find the vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and sketch its graph. $$\frac{y^{2}}{9}-\frac{x^{2}}{16}=1$$
6 step solution
Problem 6
Find the vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse. Determine the lengths of the major and minor axes, and sketch the graph. $$\frac{x^{2}}{16}+\frac{y^{2}}{25}=1$$
7 step solution
Problem 7
A pair of parametric equations is given. (a) Sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations. (b) Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter. $$x=\frac{1}{t}, \quad y=t+1$$
4 step solution
Problem 7
Determine the equation of the given conic in \(X Y\) -coordinates when the coordinate axes are rotated through the indicated angle. $$x^{2}-3 y^{2}=4, \quad \phi=60^{\circ}$$
6 step solution
Problem 7
Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola, and sketch the graph. $$-4\left(x+\frac{1}{2}\right)^{2}=y$$
5 step solution
Problem 7
Find the vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and sketch its graph. $$y^{2}-\frac{x^{2}}{25}=1$$
6 step solution
Problem 7
Find the vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse. Determine the lengths of the major and minor axes, and sketch the graph. $$9 x^{2}+4 y^{2}=36$$
8 step solution
Problem 7
Find the focus, directrix, and focal diameter of the parabola, and sketch its graph. $$y^{2}=4 x$$
6 step solution
Problem 8
A pair of parametric equations is given. (a) Sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations. (b) Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter. $$x=t+1, \quad y=\frac{t}{t+1}$$
5 step solution
Problem 8
Determine the equation of the given conic in \(X Y\) -coordinates when the coordinate axes are rotated through the indicated angle. $$y=(x-1)^{2}, \quad \phi=45^{\circ}$$
6 step solution
Problem 8
Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola, and sketch the graph. $$y^{2}=16 x-8$$
6 step solution
Problem 8
Write a polar equation of a conic that has its focus at the origin and satisfies the given conditions. Ellipse, eccentricity \(0.4,\) vertex at \((2,0)\)
6 step solution
Problem 8
Find the vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and sketch its graph. $$x^{2}-y^{2}+4=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 8
Find the vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse. Determine the lengths of the major and minor axes, and sketch the graph. $$4 x^{2}+25 y^{2}=100$$
7 step solution
Problem 8
Find the focus, directrix, and focal diameter of the parabola, and sketch its graph. $$x^{2}=y$$
6 step solution
Problem 9
A pair of parametric equations is given. (a) Sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations. (b) Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter. $$x=4 t^{2}, \quad y=8 t^{3}$$
5 step solution
Problem 9
Determine the equation of the given conic in \(X Y\) -coordinates when the coordinate axes are rotated through the indicated angle. $$x^{2}-y^{2}=2 y, \quad \phi=\cos ^{-1} \frac{3}{5}$$
6 step solution
Problem 9
Find the center, foci, vertices, and asymptotes of the hyperbola. Then sketch the graph. $$\frac{(x+1)^{2}}{9}-\frac{(y-3)^{2}}{16}=1$$
6 step solution
Problem 9
Find the vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola, and sketch its graph. $$x^{2}-y^{2}=1$$
5 step solution
Problem 9
Find the vertices, foci, and eccentricity of the ellipse. Determine the lengths of the major and minor axes, and sketch the graph. $$x^{2}+4 y^{2}=16$$
7 step solution
Problem 9
Find the focus, directrix, and focal diameter of the parabola, and sketch its graph. $$x^{2}=9 y$$
6 step solution
Problem 10
A pair of parametric equations is given. (a) Sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations. (b) Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter. $$x=|t|, \quad y=|1-| t||$$
5 step solution
Problem 10
Determine the equation of the given conic in \(X Y\) -coordinates when the coordinate axes are rotated through the indicated angle. $$x^{2}+2 y^{2}=16, \quad \phi=\sin ^{-1} \frac{3}{5}$$
6 step solution
Problem 10
Find the center, foci, vertices, and asymptotes of the hyperbola. Then sketch the graph. $$(x-8)^{2}-(y+6)^{2}=1$$
6 step solution