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

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