Chapter 11 Conic Sections

Ch.
11 Analytic Geometry
11.1 Conics
1 Know the Names of the Conics
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Name the conic.
1)
A) ellipse B) parabola C) circle D) hyperbola
2)
A) hyperbola B) circle C) parabola D) ellipse
3)
A) parabola B) ellipse C) hyperbola D) circle
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4)
A) ellipse B) circle C) hyperbola D) parabola
11.2 The Parabola
1 Analyze Parabolas with Vertex at the Origin
Match the equation to its graph.
1) y2 = 3x
A) B)
5 y 5 y
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
C) D)
5 y 5 y
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
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2) y2 = -13x
A) B)
5 y 5 y
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
C) D)
5 y 5 y
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
3) x2 = 15y
A) B)
5 y 5 y
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
C) D)
5 y 5 y
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
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4) x2 = -14y
A) B)
5 y 5 y
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
C) D)
5 y 5 y
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
Find an equation of the parabola described.
5) Focus at (-20, 0); directrix the line x = 20
A) y2 = 80x B) y2 = -20x C) y2 = -80x D) x2 = -80y
6) Focus at (0, 8); directrix the line y = -8
A) x2 = 32y B) x2 = -32y C) y2 = 32x D) y2 = 8x
7) Focus at (3, 0); vertex at (0, 0)
A) y2 = 12x B) y2 = 3x C) x2 = 12y D) x2 = 3y
8) Directrix the line y = 3; vertex at (0, 0)
1 2 1 2
A) y = -12x2 B) x = 3y2 C) y = - x D) x = - y
12 12
9) Focus at (5, 0); vertex at (0, 0)
A) x2 = 20y B) x = 20y2 C) y2 = 20x D) y = 20x2
10) Vertex at (0, 0); axis of symmetry the x-axis; containing the point (4, 9)
81 81 81 81
A) x2 = y B) y2 = x C) y2 = x D) x2 = y
4 16 4 16
Find an equation of the parabola described and state the two points that define the latus rectum.
11) Focus at (0, 3); directrix the line y = -3
A) x2 = 16y; latus rectum: (8, 3) and (-8, 3) B) x2 = 12y; latus rectum: (3, 6) and (-3, 6)
C) x2 = 12y; latus rectum: (6, 3) and (-6, 3) D) y2 = 16x; latus rectum: (7, 8) and (-7, 8)
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Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Graph the equation.
12) x2 = 12y
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) vertex: (0, 0) B) vertex: (0, 0)
focus: (3, 0) focus: (-3, 0)
directrix: x = -3 directrix: x = 3
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) vertex: (0, 0) D) vertex: (0, 0)
focus: (0, -3) focus: (0, 3)
directrix: y = 3 directrix: y = -3
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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13) y2 = -12x
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
focus: (-3, 0) focus: (0, -3)
directrix: x = 3 directrix: y = 3
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
focus: (0, -3) focus: (3, 0)
directrix: y = 3 directrix: x = -3
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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Graph the equation.
14) y2 = 6x
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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15) y2 = -5x
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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16) x2 = 6y
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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17) x2 = -20y
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
Write an equation for the parabola.
18)
y
10
8
6
4
(6, 3)
2
(0, 0)
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 10 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) x2 = -12y B) y2 = 12x C) y2 = -12x D) x2 = 12y
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19)
10 y
8
6 (3, 6)
4
2
(0, 0)
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 10 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) x2 = -12y B) y2 = 12x C) x2 = 12y D) y2 = -12x
2 Analyze Parabolas with Vertex at (h, k)
Match the equation to the graph.
1) (y + 1)2 = 8(x - 2)
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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2) (y - 1)2 = -6(x - 1)
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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3) (x - 2)2 = 6(y - 2)
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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4) (x - 2)2 = -5(y + 1)
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
Find an equation for the parabola described.
5) Vertex at (9, 8); focus at (2, 8)
A) (x - 8)2 = 24(y - 8) B) (y - 8)2 = -28(x - 9)
C) (x - 8)2 = -24(y - 8) D) (y - 8)2 = 28(x - 9)
6) Vertex at (1, 3); focus at (1, 4)
A) (x - 1)2 = -4(y - 3) B) (x - 1)2 = 4(y - 3)
C) (y - 3)2 = -12(x - 1) D) (y - 3)2 = 12(x - 1)
7) Vertex at (6, -2); focus at (6, -9)
A) (x - 6)2 = 28(y + 2) B) (y - 2)2 = -12(x + 6)
C) (x - 6)2 = -28(y + 2) D) (y - 2)2 = 12(x + 6)
8) Vertex at (3, -5); focus at (4, -5)
A) (y + 5)2 = 4(x - 3) B) (x + 3)2 = 4(y - 5) C) (y + 5)2 = -4(x - 3) D) (x + 3)2 = -4(y - 5)
Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola with the given equation.
9) (y - 4)2 = 12(x + 1)
A) vertex: (-1, 4) B) vertex: (4, -1) C) vertex: (1, -4) D) vertex: (-1, 4)
focus: (-4, 4) focus: (7, -1) focus: (4, -4) focus: (2, 4)
directrix: x = 2 directrix: x = 1 directrix: x = -2 directrix: x = -4
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10) (y - 3)2 = -20(x + 4)
A) vertex: (-4, 3) B) vertex: (4, -3) C) vertex: (-4, 3) D) vertex: (3, -4)
focus: (1, 3) focus: (-1, -3) focus: (-9, 3) focus: (-2, -4)
directrix: x = -9 directrix: x = 9 directrix: x = 1 directrix: x = 8
11) (x + 3)2 = 16(y - 4)

A) vertex: (-3, 4) B) vertex: (-3, 4) C) vertex: (3, -4) D) vertex: (4, -3)
focus: (-3, 8) focus: (-3, 0) focus: (3, 0) focus: (4, 1)
directrix: y = 0 directrix: x = 8 directrix: y = -8 directrix: y = -7
12) (x - 3)2 = -12(y - 4)

A) vertex: (3, 4) B) vertex: (3, 4) C) vertex: (-3, -4) D) vertex: (4, 3)
focus: (3, 1) focus: (3, 7) focus: (-3, -7) focus: (4, 0)
directrix: y = 7 directrix: x = 1 directrix: y = -1 directrix: y = 6
Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Graph the equation.
13) (y + 3)2 = -4(x - 3)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) vertex: (3, -3) B) vertex: (-3, 3)
focus: (5, -3) focus: (-3, 5)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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C) vertex: (3, -3) D) vertex: (3, -3)
focus: (5, -3) focus: (3, -1)
directrix: x = 1 directrix: y = -5
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
14) (x - 2)2 = -8(y + 3)

y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) vertex: (-2, 3) B) vertex: (-2, 3)
focus: (-1.75, 3) focus: (-2, 3.25)
directrix: x = -2.25 directrix: y = 2.75
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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C) vertex: (2, -3) D) vertex: (2, -3)
focus: (2.25, -3) focus: (2, -2.75)
directrix: x = 1.75 directrix: y = -3.25
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
15) x2 - 10x = 4y - 45
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
focus: (4, 5) focus: (5, 4)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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focus: (5, 6) focus: (6, 5)
directrix: y = 4 directrix: x = 4
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
16) y2 + 14y = 8x - 25
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) vertex: (-3, -7) B) vertex: (-3, -7)
focus: (-1, -7) focus: (-3, -9)
directrix: x = -5 directrix: y = -5
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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C) vertex: (-3, -7) D) vertex: (-3, -7)
focus: (-5, -7) focus: (-3, -5)
directrix: x = -1 directrix: y = -9
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
Graph the equation.
17) (y + 2)2 = 6(x - 2)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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18) (y + 1)2 = -8(x - 2)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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19) (x - 1)2 = 7(y + 1)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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20) (x - 2)2 = -7(y - 1)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
3 Solve Applied Problems Involving Parabolas
Solve the problem.
1) A reflecting telescope contains a mirror shaped like a paraboloid of revolution. If the mirror is 22 inches across
at its opening and is 3 feet deep, where will the light be concentrated?
A) 10.1 in. from the vertex B) 0.2 in. from the vertex
C) 0.8 in. from the vertex D) 0.4 in. from the vertex
2) A searchlight is shaped like a paraboloid of revolution. If the light source is located 2 feet from the base along
the axis of symmetry and the opening is 14 feet across, how deep should the searchlight be?
A) 24.5 ft B) 6.1 ft C) 0.1 ft D) 12.3 ft
3) A bridge is built in the shape of a parabolic arch. The bridge arch has a span of 168 feet and a maximum height
of 25 feet. Find the height of the arch at 25 feet from its center.
A) 84 ft B) 22.8 ft C) 0.6 ft D) 8.9 ft
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4) A reflecting telescope has a mirror shaped like a paraboloid of revolution. If the distance of the vertex to the
focus is 33 feet and the distance across the top of the mirror is 60 inches, how deep is the mirror in the center?
25 75 363 25
A) in. B) in. C) in. D) in.
528 11 40 44
5) An experimental model for a suspension bridge is built in the shape of a parabolic arch. In one section, cable
runs from the top of one tower down to the roadway, just touching it there, and up again to the top of a second
tower. The towers are both 12.25 inches tall and stand 70 inches apart. Find the vertical distance from the
roadway to the cable at a point on the road 17.5 inches from the lowest point of the cable.
A) 12.25 in. B) 3.06 in. C) 2.86 in. D) 3.26 in.
tower. The towers are both 6.25 inches tall and stand 50 inches apart. At some point along the road from the
lowest point of the cable, the cable is 1 inches above the roadway. Find the distance between that point and the
base of the nearest tower.
A) 15.2 in. B) 15 in. C) 10.2 in. D) 9.8 in.
tower. The towers stand 80 inches apart. At a point between the towers and 24 inches along the road from the
base of one tower, the cable is 2.56 inches above the roadway. Find the height of the towers.
A) 15.5 in. B) 18 in. C) 16 in. D) 16.5 in.
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
8) A satellite dish is shaped like a paraboloid of revolution. The signals that emanate from a satellite strike the
surface of the dish and are reflected to a single point, where the receiver is located. If the dish is 8 feet across at
its opening and is 2 feet deep at its center, at what position should the receiver be placed?
9) A sealed-beam headlight is in the shape of a paraboloid of revolution. The bulb, which is placed at the focus, is
3 centimeters from the vertex. If the depth is to be 6 centimeters, what is the diameter of the headlight at its
opening?
10) A spotlight has a parabolic cross section that is 6 ft wide at the opening and 2.5 ft deep at the vertex. How far
from the vertex is the focus? Round answer to two decimal places.
A) 0.26 ft B) 0.90 ft C) 0.21 ft D) 0.52 ft
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11.3 The Ellipse
1 Analyze Ellipses with Center at the Origin
Match the graph to its equation.
1)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
y2 x2 x2 y2 x2 y2 y2 x2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) - = 1 D) - = 1
49 36 49 36 36 49 49 36
2)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
x2 y2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) - + = 1 D) - = 1
36 9 36 9 36 9 36 9
Find the center, foci, and vertices of the ellipse.
x2 y2
3) + = 1
25 9
A) center at (0, 0) B) center at (0, 0)
foci at (- 4, 0) and (4, 0) foci at (-5, 0) and (5, 0)
vertices at (-5, 0), (5, 0) vertices at (-25, 0), (25, 0)
C) center at (0, 0) D) center at (0, 0)
foci at (0, - 4) and (0, 4) foci at (0, -3) and (0, 3)
vertices at (0, -5), (0, 5) vertices at (0, -9), (0, 9)
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x2 y2
4) + = 1
25 64
foci at (- 39, 0) and ( 39, 0) foci at (0, 8) and (5, 0)
vertices at (-8, 0), (8, 0) vertices at (0, 64), (25, 0)
foci at (0, -8) and (0, 8) foci at (0, - 39) and (0, 39)
5) 16x2 + 81y2 = 1296

foci at (0, - 65) and (0, 65) foci at (0, -4) and (0, 4)
foci at (- 65, 0) and ( 65, 0) foci at (-9, 0) and (9, 0)
vertices at (-9, 0), (9, 0) vertices at (-81, 0), (81, 0)
6) 49x2 + 36y2 = 1764

foci at (0, -7) and (0, 7) foci at (0, - 13) and (0, 13)
foci at (0, 7) and (6, 0) foci at (- 13, 0) and ( 13, 0)
vertices at (0, 49) and (36, 0) vertices at (-7, 0), (7, 0)
Find an equation for the ellipse described.
7) Center at (0, 0); focus at (2, 0); vertex at (8, 0)
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
64 60 4 64 4 60 60 64
8) Center at (0, 0); focus at (-5, 0); vertex at (8, 0)
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
25 39 25 64 64 39 39 64
9) Center at (0, 0); focus at (-4, 0); vertex at (5, 0)
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
9 25 16 25 16 9 25 9
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
4 32 32 36 36 32 4 36
11) Center at (0, 0); focus at (0, -6); vertex at (0, 7)
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
49 13 36 49 36 13 13 49
12) Center at (0, 0); focus at (0, 4); vertex at (0, -8)
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
16 48 16 64 64 48 48 64
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13) Focus at (-3, 0); vertices at (±7, 0)
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
40 49 49 40 9 49 9 40
14) Focus at (0, -5); vertices at (0, ±7)
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
25 24 25 49 49 24 24 49
15) Foci at (±3, 0); x-intercepts are ±6
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
36 27 27 36 9 36 9 27
16) Foci at (0, ±6); y-intercepts are ±8
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
36 64 36 28 28 64 64 28
17) Center (0, 0); major axis horizontal with length 20; length of minor axis is 18
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
100 81 20 81 400 324 81 100
18) Center (0, 0); major axis vertical with length 16; length of minor axis is 12
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1 C) + = 1 D) + = 1
12 64 36 64 144 256 64 36
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Graph the ellipse and locate the foci.
x2 y2
19) + = 1
16 9
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) foci at (0, 7) and (0, - 7) B) foci at (4, 0) and (-4, 0)

y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) foci at (5, 0) and (-5, 0) D) foci at ( 7, 0) and (- 7, 0)

y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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x2 y2
20) + = 1
9 16
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) foci at (5, 0) and (-5, 0) B) foci at (0, 7) and (0, - 7)

y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) foci at (4, 0) and (-4, 0) D) foci at ( 7, 0) and (- 7, 0)

y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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21) 4x2 + 9y2 = 36
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) foci at (0, 5) and (0, - 5) B) foci at (2 3, 0) and (-2 3, 0)

y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) foci at ( 13, 0) and (- 13, 0) D) foci at ( 5, 0) and (- 5, 0)

y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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22) 9x2 + 4y2 = 36
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) foci at (0, 5) and (0, - 5) B) foci at (2 3, 0) and (-2 3, 0)

y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) foci at ( 5, 0) and (- 5, 0) D) foci at ( 13, 0) and (- 13, 0)

y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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2 Analyze Ellipses with Center at (h, k)
Write an equation for the graph.
1)
y
-5 5 x
(-2, -1)
-5
(x + 2)2 (y + 1)2 (x - 2)2 (y - 1)2

A) + = 1 B) + = 1
16 4 16 4
(x + 1)2 (y + 2)2 (x + 2)2 (y + 1)2
C) + = 1 D) + = 1
16 4 4 16
Find the center, foci, and vertices of the ellipse.
(x + 3)2 (y + 1)2
2) + = 1
36 9
A) center at (-3, -1) B) center at (-3, -1)
foci at (- 3 3, -1), (3 3, -1) foci at (-3 + 3 3, -3), (-3 - 3 3, -3)
vertices at (6, -1), (-6, -1) vertices at (6, -1), (-6, -1)
C) center at (-3, -1) D) center at (-1, -3)
foci at (-3 + 3 3, -1), (-3 - 3 3, -1) foci at (-1 + 3 3, -3), (-1 - 3 3, -3)
vertices at (-9, -1), (3, -1) vertices at (-9, -1), (3, -1)
3) 36(x - 2)2 + 9(y + 1)2 = 324

A) center at (3, -1) B) center at (-1, 2)
foci at (3, -1 - 3 3), (3, -1 + 3 3) foci at (-1, 2 - 3 3), (-1, 2 + 3 3)
vertices at (3, 5), (3, -7) vertices at (-1, 5), (-1, -7)
C) center at (2, -1) D) center at (-2, -1)
foci at (2, -1 - 3 3), (2, -1 + 3 3) foci at (-2, -1 - 3 3), (-2, -1 + 3 3)
vertices at (2, 5), (2, -7) vertices at (-2, 5), (-2, -7)
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4) 3x2 + 4y2 - 36x + 32y + 160 = 0
(x - 6)2 (y + 4)2
A) + = 1
4 3
center: (-6, 4); foci: (-5, 4), (-7, 4); vertices: (-8, 4), (-4, 4)
(x - 6)2 (y + 4)2
B) + = 1
4 3
center: (6, -4); foci: (7, -4), (5, -4); vertices: (8, -4), (4, -4)
(x - 6)2 (y + 4)2
C) + = 1
3 4
center: (-6, 4); foci: (-5, 4), (-7, 4); vertices: (-8, 4), (-4, 4)
(x - 6)2 (y + 4)2
D) + = 1
3 4
center: (6, -4); foci: (7, -4), (5, -4); vertices: (8, -4), (4, -4)
5) 25x2 + y2 - 350x + 1200 = 0

y2
A) (x - 5)2 + = 1
49
center: (5, 0); foci: (5, 4 3), (5, -4 3); vertices:(5, 7), (5, -7)
x2
B) + (y - 5)2 = 1
49
center: (5, 0); foci: (5, 4 3), (5, -2 6); vertices:(5, 7),
(5, -7)
y2
C) (x - 7)2 + = 1
25
x2
D) + (y - 7)2 = 1
25
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Graph the equation.
(x + 2)2 (y - 2)2
6) + = 1
9 4
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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(x + 2)2 (y + 1)2
7) + = 1
4 9
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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8) 4(x - 1)2 + 9(y + 1)2 = 36
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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9) 9(x + 2)2 + 4(y - 1)2 = 36
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
Find an equation for the ellipse described.
(x + 4)2 (y - 5)2 (x - 4)2 (y + 5)2
A) - = 1 B) + = 2
25 19 100 9
(x + 4)2 (y + 5)2 (x - 4)2 (y - 5)2
C) + = 1 D) + = 1
49 24 49 24
11) Vertices at (-6, 4) and (10, 4); focus at (8, 4)
(x - 2)2 (y - 4)2 (x - 2)2 (y + 4)2
A) + = 1 B) - = 1
64 28 100 34
(x + 2)2 (y + 4)2 (x - 4)2 (y - 2)2
C) + = 1 D) + = 1
36 28 49 27
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Find an equation for the ellipse described. Graph the equation.
12) Foci at (4, 0) and (4, -6); length of major axis is 10
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
(y + 3)2 (x + 4)2 (x + 3)2 (y + 4)2

+ = 1 + = 1
25 16 16 25
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
(y + 3)2 (x - 4)2 (x + 3)2 (y + 4)2

+ = 1 + = 1
25 16 25 16
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13) Foci at (0, 3) and (6, 3); length of major axis is 10
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
(x + 3)2 (x + 3)2 (x - 3)2 (y + 3)2

+ = 1 + = 1
25 16 25 16
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
(y - 3)2 (x - 3)2 (x - 3)2 (y - 3)2

+ = 1 + = 1
25 16 25 16
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14) Vertices at (5, -4) and (5, 8); length of minor axis is 6
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
(x - 5)2 (y - 2)2 (x - 5)2 (y - 2)2

- = 1 + = 1
9 36 36 9
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
(x + 5)2 (y + 2)2 (x - 5)2 (y - 2)2

+ = 1 + = 1
36 9 9 36
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15) Foci at (2, 3) and (-6, 3); vertex at (-9, 3)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
(x - 3)2 (y + 2)2 (x + 2)2 (y - 3)2

A) + = 1 B) + = 1
49 33 33 49
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
(x - 3)2 (y + 2)2 (x + 2)2 (y - 3)2

C) + = 1 D) + = 1
33 49 49 33
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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16) Center at (-5, 2); focus at (-9, 2); contains the point (-10, 2)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
(x + 5)2 (y - 2)2 (x + 2)2 (y - 5)2

A) + = 1 B) + = 1
9 25 9 25
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
(x + 2)2 (y - 5)2 (x + 5)2 (y - 2)2

C) + = 1 D) + = 1
25 9 25 9
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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3 Solve Applied Problems Involving Ellipses
Graph the function.
1) y = - 25 - 4x2
y
A) B)
y y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
C) D)
y y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
Solve the problem.
2) A bridge is built in the shape of a semielliptical arch. It has a span of 104 feet. The height of the arch 25 feet
from the center is to be 12 feet. Find the height of the arch at its center.
A) 13.69 ft B) 25.69 ft C) 12.36 ft D) 24.96 ft
3) An arch for a bridge over a highway is in the form of a semiellipse. The top of the arch is 35 feet above ground
(the major axis). What should the span of the bridge be (the length of its minor axis) if the height 28 feet from
the center is to be 11 feet above ground?
A) 29.49 ft B) 58.99 ft C) 36.67 ft D) 178.18 ft
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4) The orbit of a planet around a sun is an ellipse with the sun at one focus. The aphelion of a planet is its greatest
distance from the sun, its perihelion is its shortest distance, and its mean distance is the length of the semimajor
axis of the elliptical orbit. If a planet has a perihelion of 407.1 million miles and a mean distance of 409 million
miles, write an equation for the orbit of the planet around the sun.
x2 y2 x2 y2
A) + = 1 B) + = 1
409 2 1.92 409 2 407.1 2
x2 y2 x2 y2
C) + = 1 D) + = 1
409 2 408.996 2 409.004 2 409 2
5) An arch in the form of a semiellipse is 52 ft wide at the base and has a height of 20 ft. How wide is the arch at a
height of 12 ft above the base?
A) 20.8 ft B) 35.5 ft C) 17.7 ft D) 41.6 ft
6) A hall 130 feet in length was designed as a whispering gallery. If the ceiling is 25 feet high at the center, how far
from the center are the foci located?
7) A race track is in the shape of an ellipse 80 feet long and 60 feet wide. What is the width 32 feet from the center?
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11.4 The Hyperbola
1 Analyze Hyperbolas with Center at the Origin
Match the equation to the graph.
x2 y2
1) - = 1
16 4
A) B)
6 y 6 y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6x -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
-6 -6
C) D)
6 y 6 y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6x -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
-6 -6
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y2 x2
2) - = 1
9 4
A) B)
6 y 6 y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6x -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
-6 -6
C) D)
6 y 6 y
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6x -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
-6 -6
Find an equation for the hyperbola described.
5
3) Vertices at (0, ±10); asymptotes at y = ± x
7
y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2
A) - = 1 B) - = 1 C) - = 1 D) - = 1
196 100 100 196 100 49 49 25
4) Vertices at (±6, 0); foci at (±10, 0)
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) - = 1 B) - = 1 C) - = 1 D) - = 1
36 100 64 36 100 36 36 64
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Find an equation for the hyperbola described. Graph the equation.
5) Center at (0, 0); focus at ( 74, 0); vertex at (7, 0)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
y2 x2 y2 x2
A) - = 1 B) - = 1
25 49 49 25
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
x2 y2 x2 y2
C) - = 1 D) - = 1
49 25 25 49
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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6) Center at (0, 0); vertex at (0, 8); focus at (0, 4 5)
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
x2 y2 x2 y2
A) - = 1 B) - = 1
16 64 64 16
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
y2 x2 y2 x2
C) - = 1 D) - = 1
64 16 16 64
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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Find the center, transverse axis, vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola.
x2 y2
7) - = 1
81 9
transverse axis is x-axis transverse axis is y-axis
vertices at (-9, 0) and (9, 0) vertices at (0, -9) and (0, 9)
foci at (- 3 10, 0) and (3 10, 0) foci at (- 3 10, 0) and (3 10, 0)
1 1 1 1
asymptotes of y = - and y = asymptotes of y = - and y =
3 3 3 3
transverse axis is x-axis transverse axis is x-axis
vertices at (-3, 0) and (3, 0) vertices at (-9, 0) and (9, 0)
foci at (- 3 10, 0) and (3 10, 0) foci at (-3, 0) and (3, 0)
1 1 1 1
3 3 3 3
8) 81y2 - 49x2 = 3969

transverse axis is x-axis transverse axis is y-axis
vertices: (-7, 0), (7, 0) vertices: (0, -7), (0, 7)
foci: (-9, 0), (9, 0) foci: (- 130, 0) , ( 130, 0)
7 7 7 7
9 9 9 9
transverse axis is y-axis transverse axis is x-axis
vertices at (0, -7) and (0, 7) vertices: (-9, 0), (9, 0)
foci at (0, - 130) and (0, 130) foci: (- 130, 0) , ( 130, 0)
7 7 7 7
9 9 9 9
Write an equation for the hyperbola.
9)
6 y
5
4
3
2
1
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6x
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
y2 x2 x2 y2 y2 x2 x2 y2
A) - = 1 B) - = 1 C) - = 1 D) - = 1
25 9 9 25 9 25 25 9
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10)
6 y
5
4
3
2
1
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6x
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
y2 x2 x2 y2 x2 y2 y2 x2
A) - = 1 B) - = 1 C) - = 1 D) - = 1
9 16 16 9 9 16 16 9
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Graph the hyperbola.
x2 y2
11) - = 1
4 25
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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y2 x2
12) - = 1
9 4
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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13) 9x2 - 4y2 = 36
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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14) 36y2 - 4x2 = 144
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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15) 36x2 = 4y2 + 144
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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16) 36y2 = 9x2 + 324
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
2 Find the Asymptotes of a Hyperbola
Find the asymptotes of the hyperbola.
x2 y2
1) - = 1
16 4
1 1
A) y = 4x and y = - 4x B) y = x and y = - x
4 4
1 1
C) y = x and y = - x D) y = 2x and y = - 2x
2 2
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2) y2 - x2 = 25
1 1
A) y = x and y = - x B) y = x and y = - x
5 5
1 1
C) y = 5x and y = - 5x D) y = x and y = - x
25 25
(x + 2)2 (y + 3)2
3) - = 1
16 9
3 3 3 3
A) y = (x + 2) and y = - (x + 2) B) y + 2 = (x + 3) and y + 2 = - (x + 3)
4 4 4 4
3 3 4 4
C) y + 3 = (x + 2) and y + 3 = - (x + 2) D) y + 3 = (x + 2) and y + 3 = - (x + 2)
4 4 3 3
4) x2 - y2 + 6x - 8y - 23 = 0
A) y + 3 = (x + 4) and y + 3 = - (x + 4) B) y + 4 = (x + 3) and y + 4 = - (x + 3)
1 1
C) y - 3 = (x - 4) and y - 3 = - (x - 4) D) y + 4 = (x + 3) and y + 4 = - (x + 3)
4 4
3 Analyze Hyperbolas with Center at (h, k)
Find an equation for the hyperbola described.
1 9 6
1) Vertices ( , -3) and (- , -3); asymptotes y + 3 = ± (x + 2)
2 2 5
4(x - 2)2 (y - 3)2 (x + 2)2 4(y + 3)2
A) - = 1 B) - = 1
25 9 9 25
4(x + 2)2 (y + 3)2 (y + 3)2 4(x + 2)2
C) - = 1 D) - = 1
25 9 9 25
2) center at (9, 1); focus at (5, 1); vertex at (8, 1)
(x - 1)2 (y - 1)2
A) - (y - 9)2 = 1 B) (x - 9)2 - = 1
15 15
(x - 9)2 (y - 9)2
C) - (y - 1)2 = 1 D) (x - 1)2 - = 1
15 15
4
3) Vertices at (0, ±8); asymptotes at y = ± x
7
y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2
A) - = 1 B) - = 1 C) - = 1 D) - = 1
196 64 64 49 49 16 64 196
4) Vertices at (±2, 0); foci at (±9, 0)
x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2 x2 y2
A) - = 1 B) - = 1 C) - = 1 D) - = 1
4 77 4 81 81 4 77 4
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Find the center, transverse axis, vertices, foci, and asymptotes of the hyperbola.
(x + 2)2 (y - 3)2
5) - = 1
4 9
A) center at (3, -2)
transverse axis is parallel to x-axis
vertices at (1, -2) and (5, -2)
foci at (3 - 13, -2) and (3 + 13, -2)
3 3
asymptotes of y + 2 = - (x - 3) and y + 2 = (x - 3)
2 2
B) center at (-2, 3)
vertices at (-4, 3) and (0, 3)
foci at (-2 - 13, 3) and (-2 + 13, 3)
3 3
asymptotes of y - 3 = - (x + 2) and y - 3 = (x + 2)
2 2
C) center at (-2, 3)
transverse axis is parallel to y-axis
vertices at (-2, 1) and (-2, 5)
foci at (-2, 3 - 13) and (-2, 3 + 13)
2 2
3 3
D) center at (-2, 3)
vertices at (-5, 3) and (1, 3)
foci at (-2 - 13, 3) and (-2 + 13, 3)
2 2
3 3
6) (x + 2)2 - 25(y + 4)2 = 25

A) center at (-4, -2)
vertices at (-9, -2) and (1, -2)
foci at (-4 - 26, -2) and (-4 + 26, -2)
1 1
asymptotes of y + 2 = - (x + 4) and y + 2 = (x + 4)
5 5
B) center at (-2, -4)
vertices at (-2, -9) and (-2, 1),
foci at (-2, -4 - 26) and (-2, -4 + 26),
asymptotes of y - 4 = - 5(x - 2) and y - 4 = 5(x - 2)
C) center at (-2, -4)
foci at (-2 - 26, -4) and (-2 + 26, -4)
1 1
asymptotes of y + 4 = - (x + 2) and y + 4 = (x + 2)
5 5
D) center at (-2, -4)
vertices at (-3, -4) and (-1, -4)
foci at (-2 - 26, -4) and (-2 + 26, -4)
asymptotes of y + 4 = - 5(x + 2) and y + 4 = 5(x + 2)
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7) x2 - 4y2 - 2x - 24y - 39 = 0
A) center at (-3, 1)
vertices at (-5, 1) and (-1, 1)
foci at (-3 - 5, 1) and (-3 + 5, 1)
1 1
2 2
B) center at (1, -3)
foci at (1, -3 - 5) and (1, -3 + 5)
asymptotes of y - 3 = - 2(x + 1) and y - 3 = 2(x + 1)
C) center at (1, -3)
foci at (1 - 5, -3) and (1 + 5, -3)
1 1
2 2
D) center at (1, -3)
foci at (1 - 5, -3) and (1 + 5, -3)
asymptotes of y + 3 = - 2(x - 1) and y + 3 = 2(x - 1)
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Graph the hyperbola.
(x - 1)2 (y - 2)2
8) - = 1
9 25
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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(y - 1)2 (x + 1)2
9) - = 1
9 25
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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10) (x - 1)2 - 9(y + 2)2 = 9
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
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11) (y - 2)2 - 4(x + 1)2 = 4
y
10
-10 -5 5 10 x
-5
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
5 5
-10 -5 5 10 x -10 -5 5 10 x
-5 -5
-10 -10
4 Solve Applied Problems Involving Hyperbolas
Solve the problem.
1) Two recording devices are set 3400 feet apart, with the device at point A to the west of the device at point B. At
a point on a line between the devices, 300 feet from point B, a small amount of explosive is detonated. The
recording devices record the time the sound reaches each one. How far directly north of site B should a second
explosion be done so that the measured time difference recorded by the devices is the same as that for the first
detonation?
A) 1517 ft B) 664.29 ft C) 5378.97 ft D) 1673.32 ft
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2) The roof of a building is in the shape of the hyperbola y2 - x2 = 16, where x and y are in meters. Refer to the
figure and determine the height h of the outside walls.
a = b = 4 m
A) 12 m B) 32 m C) 5.7 m D) 0 m
3) The roof of a building is in the shape of the hyperbola y2 - x2 = 45, where x and y are in meters. Determine the

distance, w, the outside walls are apart, if the height of each wall is 12 m.
A) 9.95 m B) 19.9 m C) 13.7 m D) 99 m
x2 y2
4) A comet follows the hyperbolic path described by - = 1, where x and y are in millions. If the sun is the
17 8
focus of the path, how close to the sun is the vertex of the path?
A) 0.9 million B) 25 million C) 5 million D) 4.1 million
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5) A satellite following the hyperbolic path shown in the picture turns rapidly at (0, 2) and then moves closer and
5
closer to the line y = x as it gets farther from the tracking station at the origin. Find the equation that describes
3
the path of the rocket if the center of the hyperbola is at (0, 0).
(0, 2)
5
y = x
3
x2 y2 y2 x2 y2 x2 x2 y2
A) - = 1 B) - = 1 C) - = 1 D) - = 1
50 2 4 4 36 36 4 4 50 2
6 25 25 6
11.5 Rotation of Axes; General Form of a Conic
1 Identify a Conic
Identify the equation without completing the square.
1) 2x2 - 4x + y - 1 = 0
A) hyperbola B) ellipse C) parabola D) not a conic
2) 4y2 - 4x + 2y = 0
3) 3x2 + 4y2 + 4x + 3y = 0

A) hyperbola B) parabola C) ellipse D) not a conic
4) 4x2 + 3y2 + 7x - 3 = 0

5) 4x2 - 3y2 - 2x + 3y + 3 = 0

A) parabola B) hyperbola C) ellipse D) not a conic
6) y2 - 4x2 + 4x + 4y + 1 = 0
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2 Use a Rotation of Axes to Transform Equations
Determine the appropriate rotation formulas to use so that the new equation contains no xy -term.
1) x2 + 2xy + y2 - 8x + 8y = 0
A) x = -yʹ and y = xʹ
1 3 3 1
B) x = xʹ - yʹ and y = xʹ + yʹ
2 2 2 2
2 2
C) x = (xʹ - yʹ) and y = (xʹ + yʹ)
2 2
2 + 2 2 - 2 2 - 2 2 + 2
D) x = xʹ - yʹ and y = xʹ + yʹ
2 2 2 2
2) 4x2 + 4xy + 4y2 - 8x + 8y = 0

1 3 3 1
A) x = xʹ - yʹ and y = xʹ + yʹ
2 2 2 2
2 + 2 2 - 2 2 - 2 2 + 2
B) x = xʹ - yʹ and y = xʹ + yʹ
2 2 2 2
C) x = -yʹ and y = xʹ
2 2
D) x = (xʹ - yʹ) and y = (xʹ + yʹ)
2 2
3) 10x2 - 4xy + 6y2 - 8x + 8y = 0

1 3 3 1
A) x = xʹ - yʹ and y = xʹ + yʹ
2 2 2 2
B) x = -yʹ and y = xʹ
2 - 2 2 + 2 2 + 2 2 - 2
C) x = xʹ - yʹ and y = xʹ + yʹ
2 2 2 2
2 2
D) x = (xʹ - yʹ) and y = (xʹ + yʹ)
2 2
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3 Analyze an Equation Using a Rotation of Axes
Rotate the axes so that the new equation contains no xy -term. Discuss the new equation.
1) 24xy - 7y2 + 36 = 0
A) θ = 36.9° B) θ = 36.9°
4yʹ2 xʹ2 yʹ2 xʹ2
- = 1 - = 1
9 4 9 16
hyperbola hyperbola
center at (0, 0) center at (0, 0)
transverse axis is the yʹ-axis transverse axis is the yʹ-axis
3 vertices at (0, ±3)
vertices at (0, ± )
2
C) θ = 53.1° D) θ = 36.9°
yʹ2 4xʹ2 yʹ2 4xʹ2
- = 1 - = 1
4 9 4 9
hyperbola hyperbola
transverse axis is the yʹ-axis transverse axis is the yʹ-axis
vertices at (0, ±2) vertices at (0, ±2)
2) x2 + 2xy + y2 - 8x + 8y = 0
A) θ = 45° B) θ = 36.9°
yʹ2 = -4 2xʹ xʹ2 yʹ2
+ = 1
parabola 4 2
vertex at (0, 0) ellipse
focus at (- 2, 0) center (0, 0)
major axis is xʹ-axis
vertices at (±2, 0)
C) θ = 36.9° D) θ = 45°
xʹ2 yʹ2 xʹ2 = -4 2yʹ
+ = 1
4 4 parabola
ellipse vertex at (0, 0)
center (0, 0) focus at (0, - 2)
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3) 31x2 + 10 3xy + 21y2 -144 = 0
A) θ = 45° B) θ = 45°
yʹ2 = -4 2xʹ xʹ2 = -4 2yʹ
parabola parabola
vertex at (0, 0) vertex at (0, 0)
focus at (- 2, 0) focus at (0, - 2)
C) θ = 30° D) θ = 36.9°
xʹ2 yʹ2 xʹ2 yʹ2
+ = 1 + = 1
4 9 9 4
ellipse ellipse
major axis is yʹ-axis major axis is xʹ-axis
vertices at (0, ±3) vertices at (±3, 0)
4) xy +16 = 0
A) θ = 45° B) θ = 45°
yʹ2 xʹ2 yʹ2 xʹ2
+ = 1 - = 1
32 32 32 32
ellipse hyperbola
major axis is yʹ-axis transverse axis is yʹ-axis
vertices at (0, ±4 2) vertices at (0, ±4 2)
C) θ = 45° D) θ = 36.9°
yʹ2 = -32xʹ xʹ2 yʹ2
+ = 1
parabola 4 2
focus at (-8, 0) center at (0, 0)
major axis is the xʹ-axis
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5) x2 + xy + y2 - 3y - 6 = 0
A) θ = 45° B) θ = 45°
xʹ2 yʹ2 xʹ2 yʹ2
- = 1 + = 1
6 8 3 4
hyperbola ellipse
transverse axis is the xʹ-axis major axis is yʹ-axis
vertices at (± 6, 0) vertices at (0, ±2)
C) θ = 45° D) θ = 45°
2 2 3 2 2 yʹ2 = -18xʹ
xʹ - yʹ -
2 2 parabola
+ = 1 vertex at (0, 0)
5 15
9
ellipse focus at (- , 0)
2
2 3 2
center at ( , )
2 2
major axis is yʹ-axis
2 3 2 2 9 2
vertices at ( , - ) and ( , )
2 2 2 2
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6) 17x2 - 12xy + 8y2 - 68x + 24y -12 = 0
A) θ = 63.4°
xʹ2 yʹ2
- = 1
16 4
hyperbola
center at (0, 0)
transverse axis is the xʹ-axis
B) θ = 63.4°
2 5 2 4 5 2
xʹ - yʹ +
5 5
+ = 1
16 4
ellipse
2 5 4 5
center at ( , - )
5 5
2 5 4 5 2 5 4 5
vertices at (4 + , - ) and (-4 + , - )
5 5 5 5
C) θ = 63.4°
xʹ2 = -16yʹ
parabola
vertex at (0, 0)
focus at (0, -4)
D) θ = 26.6°
xʹ2 yʹ2
+ = 1
4 16
ellipse
center at (0, 0)
major axis is yʹ-axis
vertices at (0, ±4)
7) 5x2 - 6xy + 5y2 - 8 = 0

A) θ = 45° B) θ = 45°
xʹ2 = -4yʹ xʹ2
- yʹ2 = 1
parabola 4
vertex at (0, 0) hyperbola
focus at (0, -1) center at (0, 0)
transverse axis is the xʹ-axis
C) θ = 45° D) θ = 45°
yʹ2 = -4xʹ xʹ2
+ yʹ2 = 1
parabola 4
focus at (-1, 0) center at (0, 0)
major axis is the xʹ-axis
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Rotate the axes so that the new equation contains no xy -term. Graph the new equation.
8) 24xy - 7y2 + 36 = 0
10 y
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) B)
10 y 10 y
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2 -2
-4 -4
-6 -6
-8 -8
-10 -10
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9) x2 + 2xy + y2 - 8x + 8y = 0
10 y
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) B)
10 y 10 y
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2 -2
-4 -4
-6 -6
-8 -8
-10 -10
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10) 31x2 + 10 3xy + 21y2 -144 = 0
10 y
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) B)
10 y 10 y
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2 -2
-4 -4
-6 -6
-8 -8
-10 -10
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11) xy +16 = 0
10 y
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) B)
10 y 10 y
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2 -2
-4 -4
-6 -6
-8 -8
-10 -10
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12) x2 + xy + y2 - 3y - 6 = 0
10 y
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) B)
10 y 10 y
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2 -2
-4 -4
-6 -6
-8 -8
-10 -10
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13) 17x2 - 12xy + 8y2 - 68x + 24y -12 = 0
10 y
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) B)
10 y 10 y
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2 -2
-4 -4
-6 -6
-8 -8
-10 -10
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14) 5x2 - 6xy + 5y2 - 8 = 0
10 y
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) B)
10 y 10 y
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2 -2
-4 -4
-6 -6
-8 -8
-10 -10
4 Identify Conics without a Rotation of Axes
Identify the equation without applying a rotation of axes.
1) x2 + 10xy + 25y2 + 3x + 2y - 2 = 0
A) ellipse B) parabola C) hyperbola D) not a conic
2) 2x2 + 12xy + 36y2 - 4x + 4y - 6 = 0

A) parabola B) ellipse C) hyperbola D) not a conic
3) 3x2 - 8xy + 3y2 - 2x - 4y + 5 = 0

A) ellipse B) hyperbola C) parabola D) not a conic
4) x2 + 3xy - 4y2 + 4x + 4y + 9 = 0
5) 4x2 + 6xy + 3y2 + 4x - 3y - 1 = 0

6) 8x2 - 6xy + 2y2 + 4x - 2y + 1 = 0

A) ellipse B) parabola C) hyperbola D) not a conic
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11.6 Polar Equations of Conics
1 Analyze and Graph Polar Equations of Conics
Identify the conic that the polar equation represents. Also, give the position of the directrix.
6
1) r =
1 - 3 cos θ
A) hyperbola, directrix perpendicular to the polar axis 2 left of the pole
B) ellipse, directrix perpendicular to the polar axis 2 left of the pole
C) ellipse, directrix perpendicular to the polar axis 2 right of the pole
D) hyperbola, directrix perpendicular to the polar axis 2 right of the pole
6
2) r =
2 + 2 sin θ
A) parabola, directrix perpendicular to the polar axis 3 right of the pole
B) hyperbola, directrix perpendicular to the polar axis 3 right of the pole
C) parabola, directrix parallel to the polar axis 3 above the pole
D) hyperbola, directrix parallel to the polar axis 3 above the pole
7
3) r =
8 - 4 sin θ
7
A) ellipse, directrix perpendicular to the polar axis right of the pole
4
7
B) ellipse, directrix parallel to the polar axis below the pole
4
7
C) ellipse, directrix parallel to the polar axis above the pole
4
7
D) ellipse, directrix perpendicular to the polar axis left of the pole
4
6
4) r =
3 - 4 cos θ
A) hyperbola, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance 3 units to the right of the pole
3
B) hyperbola, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance units to the left of the pole
2
3
C) ellipse, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance units to the right of the pole
2
D) ellipse, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance 3 units to the left of the pole
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Discuss the equation and graph it.
9
5) r =
3 - 3 cos θ
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
A) directrix perpendicular to polar B) directrix parallel to polar
axis 3 left of pole axis 3 below pole
3 3 3π
focus (0, 0), vertex , π focus (0, 0), vertex ,
2 2 2
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
C) directrix parallel to polar D) directrix perpendicular to polar
axis 3 above pole axis 3 right of pole
3 π 3
focus (0, 0), vertex , focus (0, 0), vertex , 0
2 2 2
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
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2
6) r =
2 - sin θ
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
A) directrix parallel to polar B) directrix perpendicular to polar
axis 2 above pole axis 2 right of pole
2 π 2
center - , center - , 0
3 2 3
2 3π 3π 2
vertices - , , 2, vertices 2, π , , 0
3 2 2 3
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
C) directrix perpendicular to polar D) directrix parallel to polar
axis 2 left of pole axis 2 below pole
2 2 π
center , 0 center ,
3 3 2
2 π 2 3π
vertices , π , 2, 0 vertices 2, , ,
3 2 3 2
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
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3
7) r =
2 + 4 sin θ
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
A) hyperbola; directrix parallel to B) ellipse, directrix perpendicular to
3 3
the polar axis unit above the pole the polar axis unit left of the pole
4 2
1 π 3 3π 3 1
vertices ( , ), (- , ) vertices ( , 0), ( , π)
2 2 2 2 2 2
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
C) ellipse, directrix parallel to D) hyperbola, directrix perpendicular to
3 3
the polar axis unit below the pole the polar axis unit right of the pole
2 4
3 π 1 3π 1 3
vertices ( , ), ( , ) vertices ( , 0), (- , π)
2 2 2 2 2 2
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 r
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
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2 Convert the Polar Equation of a Conic to a Rectangular Equation
Convert the polar equation to a rectangular equation.
16
1) r =
4 - 4 cos θ
A) x2 = 8y + 16 B) y2 = 8x + 16 C) y2 = -8x + 16 D) x2 = -8y + 16
6
2) r =
2 + cos θ
A) 5x2 + 4y2 - 12x - 36 = 0 B) 4x2 + 3y2 + 12y - 36 = 0
C) 3x2 + 4y2 + 12x - 36 = 0 D) 4x2 + 4y2 + 12x - 36 = 0
6 sec θ
3) r =
3 sec θ + 1
A) 9x2 + 9y2 + 12x - 36 = 0 B) 10x2 + 9y2 - 12x - 36 = 0
C) 9x2 + 8y2 + 12y - 36 = 0 D) 8x2 + 9y2 + 12x - 36 = 0
4 sec θ
4) r =
sec θ + 2
A) 3y2 - x2 + 16 = 0 B) 3y2 - x2 -16y + 16 = 0
C) 3x2 - y2 -16x + 16 = 0 D) 3x2 - y2 + 16 = 0
Find a polar equation for the conic. A focus is at the pole.
5) e = 1; directrix is parallel to the polar axis 4 above the pole
4 4 4 4
A) r = B) r = C) r = D) r =
1 - sin θ 1 + sin θ 1 - cos θ 1 + cos θ
3
6) e = ; directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis 1 to the left of the pole
4
3 4 4 3
A) r = B) r = C) r = D) r =
4 - 3 cos θ 4 - 3 cos θ 4 + 3 cos θ 4 + 3 cos θ
7) e = 4; directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis 3 to the right of the pole
12 12 12 12
A) r = B) r = C) r = D) r =
1 - 4 cos θ 1 + 4 cos θ 1 - 4 sin θ 1 + 4 sin θ
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11.7 Plane Curves and Parametric Equations
1 Graph Parametric Equations
Graph the curve whose parametric equations are given.
1) x = 3t, y = t + 3; -2 ≤ t ≤ 3
y
10
-10 10 x
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
-10 10 x -10 10 x
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
-10 10 x -10 10 x
-10 -10
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2) x = 2t - 1, y = t 2 + 7; -4 ≤ t ≤ 4
y
10
-10 10 x
-10
A) B)
y y
10 50
-10 10 x -10 10 x
-10 -50
C) D)
y y
50 10
-10 10 x -10 10 x
-50 -10
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3) x = t 3 + 1, y = t 3 - 10; -2 ≤ t ≤ 2
40 y
-30 30 x
-40
A) B)
40 y 40 y
-30 30 x -30 30 x
-40 -40
C) D)
40 y 40 y
-30 30 x -30 30 x
-40 -40
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4) x = 2 sin t, y = 2 cos t; 0 ≤ t ≤ 2π
y
10
-10 10 x
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
-10 10 x -10 10 x
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
-10 10 x -10 10 x
-10 -10
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5) x = 5 tan t, y = 2 sec t; 0 ≤ t ≤ 2π
y
10
-10 10 x
-10
A) B)
y y
10 10
-10 10 x -10 10 x
-10 -10
C) D)
y y
10 10
-10 10 x -10 10 x
-10 -10
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6) x = t 2 , y = t + 4; 0 ≤ t ≤ 4
10 y
-20 20 x
-10
A) B)
10 y 10 y
-20 20 x -20 20 x
-10 -10
C) D)
10 y 10 y
-20 20 x -20 20 x
-10 -10
π π
7) x = -sec t, y = tan t; - < t <
2 2
y
5
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
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A) B)
C) D)
Find the parametric equations that define the curve shown.
8)
10 y
8
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 (-3,
-4 -2)
-2 2 4 6 8 10 x
-2
-4 (3, -5)
-6
-8
-10
A) x = 2t - 3, y = -t - 2; 0 ≤ t ≤ 2 B) x = -2t - 3, y = -t - 2; 0 ≤ t ≤ 2
C) x = 2t - 3, y = -t - 2; 0 ≤ t ≤ 3 D) x = -2t - 3, y = t - 2; 0 ≤ t ≤ 3
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9)
y
8
6
4
2
(-6, 0) (6, 0)
-8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
π π
A) x = 4sin ( (t - 1)), y = 6 cos ( (t - 1)); 0 ≤ t ≤ 2
2 2
π π
B) x = 6sin ( (t - 1)), y = 4 cos ( (t - 1)); 0 ≤ t ≤ 2
2 2
π π
C) x = 6sin ( (t - 1)), y = 4 cos ( (t - 1)); 0 ≤ t ≤ 1
2 2
π π
D) x = 4sin ( (t - 1)), y = 6 cos ( (t - 1)); 0 ≤ t ≤ 1
2 2
Graph the curve whose parametric equations are given.
π 3π
10) x = 3 cos t, y = - 3 sin t; ≤ t ≤
2 2
5 y
4
3
2
1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
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A) B)
5 y 5 y
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
C) D)
5 y 5 y
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 x
-1 -1
-2 -2
-3 -3
-4 -4
-5 -5
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11) x = t, y = 3t + 4; 0 ≤ t ≤ 4
y
20
-5 5 x
-20
A) B)
y y
20 20
-5 5 x -5 5 x
-20 -20
C) D)
y y
20 20
-5 5 x -5 5 x
-20 -20
The parametric equations of four curves are given. Graph each of them, indicating the orientation.
π 3π
12) C1 : x = 7sin t, y = 7 - 7cos2 t; ≤ t ≤
2 2
C2 : x = ln t, y = ln t2 ; e-4 ≤ t ≤ e3
C3 : x = t2 - 8, y = t - 3; -4 ≤ t ≤ 4
C4 : x = t - 5, y = t + 2; -4 ≤ t ≤ 7
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Use a graphing utility to graph the curve defined by the given parametric equations.
13) x = t + 2, y = 3t - 1; 0 ≤ t ≤ 3
10 y
8
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 10 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) B)
C) D)
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14) x = 2t2 , y = t + 2; -∞ < t < ∞
10 y
8
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 10 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) B)
C) D)
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15) x = 3 cos t, y = 2 sin t; 0 ≤ t ≤ 2π
10 y
8
6
4
2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 10 x
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
A) B)
C) D)
2 Find a Rectangular Equation for a Curve Defined Parametrically
Find a rectangular equation for the plane curve defined by the parametric equations.
1) x = 2t, y = t + 4; -2 ≤ t ≤ 3
1
A) y = x - 4; for x in -∞ < x < ∞ B) y = x2 + 1; for x in -2 ≤ x ≤ 2
2
1
C) y = -2x + 4; for x in -∞ < x < ∞ D) y = x + 4; for x in -4 ≤ x ≤ 6
2
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2) x = 2t - 1, y = t 2 + 1; -4 ≤ t ≤ 4
1 1 5 1
A) y = x2 + x + ; for x in -9 ≤ x ≤ 7 B) y = - x + 30; for x in -6 ≤ x ≤ 4
4 2 4 2
1
C) y = x2 + 1; for x in -6 ≤ x ≤ 4 D) y = x2 + 1; for x in -2 ≤ x ≤ 2
2
3) x = t 3 + 1, y = t 3 - 5; -2 ≤ t ≤ 2

A) y = - x - 6; for x in -7 ≤ x ≤ 9 B) y = x - 6; for x in -7 ≤ x ≤ 9
C) y = x3 ; for x in -3 ≤ x ≤ 1 D) y = - x2 ; for x in -4 ≤ x ≤ 4
4) x = 2 sin t, y = 2 cos t; 0 ≤ t ≤ 2π
A) y = x2 - 9; for x in -2 ≤ x ≤ 2 B) x2 + y 2 = 4; for x in -2 ≤ x ≤ 2
C) y = a 2 - x2 = 4; for x in -∞ < x < ∞ D) y2 - x2 = 4; for x in -∞ < x < ∞
5) x = 2 tan t, y = 5 sec t; 0 ≤ t ≤ 2π
y2 x2
A) + = 1; for x in -∞ < x < ∞ B) y = x2 - 9; for x in -3 ≤ x ≤ 3
25 4
y2 x2 x2
C) - = 1; for x in -∞ < x < ∞ D) y = 5 1 + ; for x in -∞ < x < ∞
25 4 4
6) x = 5 cos t, y = -2 sin t; 0 ≤ t ≤ 2π
1
A) 4x2 + 25y2 = 100; -5 ≤ x ≤ 5 B) 4x2 - 25y2 = 1; x ≥
2
1 1
C) 4x2 + 25y2 = 1; - ≤ x ≤ D) 4x2 - 25y2 = 100; x ≥ 5
5 5
Solve the problem.
7) The position of a projectile fired with an initial velocity v0 feet per second and at an angle θ to the horizontal at
the end of t seconds is given by the parametric equations x = (v0 cos θ)t, y = (v0 sin θ)t - 16t2 . Suppose the
initial velocity is 9 feet per second. Obtain the rectangular equation of the trajectory and identify the curve.
16 x2 16 x2
A) y = + (cot θ)x; parabola B) y = - + (cot θ)x; hyperbola
81 cos2 θ 81 cos2 θ
16 x2 16 x2
C) y = - + (tan θ)x; parabola D) y = - + (tan θ)x; ellipse
81 cos2 θ 81 cos2 θ
3 Use Time as a Parameter in Parametric Equations
Solve the problem.
1) Ron throws a ball straight up with an initial speed of 50 feet per second from a height of 7 feet. Find parametric
equations that describe the motion of the ball as a function of time. How long is the ball in the air? When is the
ball at its maximum height? What is the maximum height of the ball?
A) x = 0, y = -16t2 + 50t + 7 B) x = 0, y = -16t2 + 50t + 7
5.956 sec, 1.563 sec, 2.978 sec, 1.563 sec,
290.796 feet 7.004 feet
C) x = 0, y = -16t2 + 50t + 7 D) x = 0, y = -16t2 + 50t + 7
6.518 sec, 1.563 sec, 3.259 sec, 1.563 sec,
39.063 feet 46.063 feet
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2) A baseball pitcher throws a baseball with an initial speed of 125 feet per second at an angle of 20° to the
horizontal. The ball leaves the pitcherʹs hand at a height of 5 feet. Find parametric equations that describe the
motion of the ball as a function of time. How long is the ball in the air? When is the ball at its maximum height?
What is the maximum height of the ball?
A) x = 117.46t, y = -16t2 + 42.75t + 5 B) x = 117.46t, y = -16t2 + 42.75t + 5
5.099 sec, 1.336 sec, 2.784 sec, 1.336 sec,
233.445 feet 33.556 feet
C) x = 117.46t, y = -16t2 + 42.75t + 5 D) x = 117.46t, y = -16t2 + 42.75t + 5
2.549 sec, 1.336 sec, 5.568 sec, 1.336 sec,
5.011 feet 28.556 feet
3) A baseball player hit a baseball with an initial speed of 140 feet per second at an angle of 40° to the horizontal.
The ball was hit at a height of 4 feet off the ground. Find parametric equations that describe the motion of the
ball as a function of time. How long is the ball in the air? When is the ball at its maximum height? What is the
distance the ball traveled?
A) x = 107.24t, y = -16t2 + 90.02t + 4 B) x = 107.24t, y = -16t2 + 90.02t + 4
11.341 sec, 2.813 sec, 5.581 sec, 2.813 sec,
1216.209 feet 598.506 feet
C) x = 107.24t, y = -16t2 + 90.02t + 4 D) x = 107.24t, y = -16t2 + 90.02t + 4
5.67 sec, 2.813 sec, 5.67 sec, 2.813 sec,
608.051 feet 1024.796 feet
4) Rachelʹs bus leaves at 2:35 PM and accelerates at the rate of 4 meters per second per second. Rachel, who can
run 4 meters per second, arrives at the bus station 3 seconds after the bus has left. Find parametric equations
that describe the motions of the bus and Rachel as a function of time. Determine algebraically whether Rachel
will catch the bus. If so, when?
A) Bus: x1 = 4t2 , y1 = 1; Rachel: x2 = 2(t - 3), y2 = 3
Rachel will catch the bus at 2:39 PM
B) Bus: x1 = 2t2 , y1 = 1; Rachel: x2 = 4(t + 3), y2 = 3
Rachel wonʹt catch the bus.
C) Bus: x1 = 2t2 , y1 = 1; Rachel: x2 = 4(t - 3), y2 = 3
Rachel will catch the bus at 2:40 PM
D) Bus: x1 = 2t2 , y1 = 1; Rachel: x2 = 4(t - 3), y2 = 3
Rachel wonʹt catch the bus.
5) Rachelʹs bus leaves at 6:35 PM and accelerates at the rate of 3 meters per second per second. Rachel, who can
run 7 meters per second, arrives at the bus station 5 seconds after the bus has left. Find parametric equations
that describe the motions of the bus and Rachel as a function of time, and simulate the motion of the bus and
Rachel by simultaneously graphing these equations.
y
5
100 x
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3
A) Bus: x1 = t2 , y1 = 1; B) Bus: x1 = 3t2 , y1 = 1;
2
Rachel: x2 = 7(t - 5), y2 = 3
Rachel: x2 = 7(t + 5), y2 = 3
y
y
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
100 x
100 x
3
C) Bus: x1 = t2 , y1 = 1; D) Bus: x1 = 3t2 , y1 = 1;
2
7
Rachel: x2 = 7(t - 5), y2 = 3 Rachel: x2 = (t - 5), y2 = 3
6
y
y
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
100 x
100 x
6) Car A (travelling north at 30 mph) and car B (traveling west at 70 mph) are heading toward the same
intersection. Car A is 6 miles from the intersection when car B is 4 miles from the intersection. Find parametric
equations that describe the motion of cars A and B.
4 mi car B 70 mph
6 mi
car A 30 mph
A) Car A: x = 0, y = 30t - 6; Car B: x = 4 - 70t, y = 0
B) Car A: x = 0, y = 70t - 4; Car B: x = 30t - 6, y = 0
C) Car A: x = -30t + 6, y = 0; Car B: x = 4 - 70t, y = 0
D) Car A: x = 70t - 4, y = 0; Car B: x = 0, y = 6 - 30t
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7) Car A (travelling north at 50 mph) and car B (traveling west at 40 mph) are heading toward the same
intersection. Car A is 4 miles from the intersection when car B is 5 miles from the intersection. . Find a formula
for the distance between the cars as a function of time, using the parametric equations that describe the motion
of cars A and B. Using a graphing utility, find the minimum distance between the cars. When are the cars
closest?
5 mi car B 40 mph
4 mi
car A 50 mph
A) d = (50t - 4)2 + (5 - 40t) 2 ; 1.41 mi; 5.85 min B) d = (50t - 4)2 + (5 - 40t) 2 ; 368.57 mi; 5.85 min

C) d = (50t + 4)2 + (5 - 40t) 2 ; 1.41 mi; 5.85 h D) d = (50t - 4)2 + (5 - 40t) 2 ; 1.41 mi; 0.10 min
4 Find Parametric Equations for Curves Defined by Rectangular Equations
Find parametric equations for the rectangular equation.
1) y = 3x - 4
t 4
A) x = t, y = 3t2 - 4; 0 ≤ t < ∞ B) x = , y = t - ; 0 ≤ t < ∞
3 3
C) y = 3t, 3x = t + 4; 0 ≤ t < ∞ D) x = t, y = 3t - 4; 0 ≤ t < ∞
2) y = x4 + 1
A) x = t2 , y = t4 + 1; 0 ≤ t < ∞ B) x = t, y = t2 + 1; 0 ≤ t < ∞
C) x = t, y = t4 + 1; 0 ≤ t < ∞ D) x = t2 , y = t2 + 1; 0 ≤ t < ∞
3) y = 3x2 + 6
A) x = t; y = 3t + 6; t ≥ 0 B) y = t; x = 3t2 + 6; 0 ≤ t < ∞
C) x = t; y = 3t2 + 6; 0 ≤ t < ∞ D) x = t2 ; y = 3t + 6; 0 ≤ t < ∞
Find two sets of parametric equations for the given rectangular equation.
4) y = 7x + 3
t t
A) x = t, y = 7t + 3; x = , y = t + 3 B) x = t, y = 7t + 3; x = t, y = + 3
7 7
t
C) x = 7t, y = t + 3; x = , y = t + 3 D) x = t, y = 7t + 3; x = 7t, y = t + 3
7
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Solve the problem.
x2 y2
5) Find parametric equations for an object that moves along the ellipse + = 1 with the motion described.
16 25
The motion begins at (0, 5), is clockwise, and requires 2 seconds for a complete revolution.
A) x = 4 sin (2πt), y = 5 cos (2πt), 0 ≤ t ≤ 2 B) x = 4 cos (πt), y = 5 sin (πt), 0 ≤ t ≤ 2

C) x = 4 sin (πt), y = 5 cos (πt), 0 ≤ t ≤ 2 D) x = 4 sin (πt), y = -5 cos (πt), 0 ≤ t ≤ 2
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Ch. 11 Analytic Geometry
Answer Key
11.1 Conics
1 Know the Names of the Conics
1) C
2) D
3) A
4) C
11.2 The Parabola
1 Analyze Parabolas with Vertex at the Origin
1) D
2) A
3) D
4) A
5) C
6) A
7) A
8) C
9) C
10) C
11) C
12) D
13) A
14) C
15) B
16) A
17) D
18) D
19) B
2 Analyze Parabolas with Vertex at (h, k)
1) A
2) B
3) A
4) D
5) B
6) B
7) C
8) A
9) D
10) C
11) A
12) A
13) A
14) D
15) C
16) A
17) D
18) A
19) C
20) A
3 Solve Applied Problems Involving Parabolas
1) C
2) B
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3) B
4) D
5) B
6) B
7) C
8) The receiver should be located 2 feet from the base of the dish, along its axis of symmetry.
9) about 17 cm
10) B
11.3 The Ellipse
1 Analyze Ellipses with Center at the Origin
1) A
2) B
3) A
4) D
5) C
6) B
7) A
8) C
9) D
10) B
11) D
12) D
13) B
14) D
15) A
16) C
17) A
18) B
19) D
20) B
21) D
22) A
2 Analyze Ellipses with Center at (h, k)
1) A
2) C
3) C
4) B
5) C
6) D
7) C
8) C
9) C
10) D
11) A
12) C
13) D
14) D
15) D
16) D
3 Solve Applied Problems Involving Ellipses
1) D
2) A
3) B
4) C
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5) D
6) 60 ft
7) 36 ft
11.4 The Hyperbola
1 Analyze Hyperbolas with Center at the Origin
1) C
2) C
3) B
4) D
5) C
6) C
7) A
8) C
9) D
10) A
11) B
12) A
13) B
14) D
15) D
16) C
2 Find the Asymptotes of a Hyperbola
1) C
2) A
3) C
4) B
3 Analyze Hyperbolas with Center at (h, k)
1) C
2) B
3) D
4) A
5) B
6) C
7) C
8) C
9) C
10) B
11) B
4 Solve Applied Problems Involving Hyperbolas
1) B
2) C
3) B
4) A
5) B
11.5 Rotation of Axes; General Form of a Conic
1 Identify a Conic
1) C
2) C
3) C
4) B
5) B
6) A
2 Use a Rotation of Axes to Transform Equations
1) C
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2) D
3) C
3 Analyze an Equation Using a Rotation of Axes
1) D
2) D
3) C
4) B
5) C
6) B
7) D
8) A
9) B
10) A
11) B
12) B
13) B
14) A
4 Identify Conics without a Rotation of Axes
1) B
2) B
3) B
4) B
5) C
6) A
11.6 Polar Equations of Conics
1 Analyze and Graph Polar Equations of Conics
1) A
2) C
3) B
4) B
5) A
6) D
7) A
2 Convert the Polar Equation of a Conic to a Rectangular Equation
1) B
2) C
3) D
4) C
5) B
6) A
7) B
11.7 Plane Curves and Parametric Equations
1 Graph Parametric Equations
1) D
2) A
3) B
4) B
5) D
6) A
7) A
8) C
9) B
10) D
11) C
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12)
13) D
14) B
15) B
2 Find a Rectangular Equation for a Curve Defined Parametrically
1) D
2) A
3) B
4) B
5) C
6) A
7) C
3 Use Time as a Parameter in Parametric Equations
1) D
2) B
3) C
4) D
5) C
6) A
7) A
4 Find Parametric Equations for Curves Defined by Rectangular Equations
1) D
2) C
3) C
4) A
5) C
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A) ellipse B) parabola C) circle D) hyperbola

A) hyperbola B) circle C) parabola D) ellipse

A) parabola B) ellipse C) hyperbola D) circle

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A) ellipse B) circle C) hyperbola D) parabola

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A) x2 = -12y B) y2 = 12x C) y2 = -12x D) x2 = 12y

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A) x2 = -12y B) y2 = 12x C) x2 = 12y D) y2 = -12x

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11) (x + 3)2 = 16(y - 4)

12) (x - 3)2 = -12(y - 4)

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14) (x - 2)2 = -8(y + 3)

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5) 16x2 + 81y2 = 1296

6) 49x2 + 36y2 = 1764

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A) foci at (0, 7) and (0, - 7) B) foci at (4, 0) and (-4, 0)

C) foci at (5, 0) and (-5, 0) D) foci at ( 7, 0) and (- 7, 0)

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A) foci at (5, 0) and (-5, 0) B) foci at (0, 7) and (0, - 7)

C) foci at (4, 0) and (-4, 0) D) foci at ( 7, 0) and (- 7, 0)

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A) foci at (0, 5) and (0, - 5) B) foci at (2 3, 0) and (-2 3, 0)

C) foci at ( 13, 0) and (- 13, 0) D) foci at ( 5, 0) and (- 5, 0)

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A) foci at (0, 5) and (0, - 5) B) foci at (2 3, 0) and (-2 3, 0)

C) foci at ( 5, 0) and (- 5, 0) D) foci at ( 13, 0) and (- 13, 0)

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(x + 2)2 (y + 1)2 (x - 2)2 (y - 1)2

3) 36(x - 2)2 + 9(y + 1)2 = 324

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5) 25x2 + y2 - 350x + 1200 = 0

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(y + 3)2 (x + 4)2 (x + 3)2 (y + 4)2

(y + 3)2 (x - 4)2 (x + 3)2 (y + 4)2

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(x + 3)2 (x + 3)2 (x - 3)2 (y + 3)2

(y - 3)2 (x - 3)2 (x - 3)2 (y - 3)2