Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 10 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - Review - Exercises - Page 711: 46

Answer

Hyperbola: Foci: $(\pm 2\sqrt 5, 0)$ Vertices: $(\pm 2, 0)$ Asymptotes: $y=\pm2x$ -----------

Work Step by Step

1. Divide both sides of the equation by 16: $$\frac{x^2}{4} - \frac{y^2}{16} = 1$$ According to the pattern, $a^2$ = 4 and $b^2$ = 16 $c = \sqrt {a^2 + b^2} = \sqrt {4 + 16} = \sqrt {20} = 2\sqrt 5$ $a = \sqrt {4} = 2$ $b = \sqrt {16} = 4$ And since "a" is under "$x^2$", the foci and vertices are determined by $(\pm c, 0)$ and $(\pm a, 0)$, respectively. Foci = $(\pm 2\sqrt 5, 0)$ Vertices = $(\pm 2, 0)$ 2. Sketch the graph Use the vertices and the foci to sketch the graph of that equation: $4x^2 + y^2 = 16$
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