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Explain why or why not Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.
- a. A set of parametric equations for a given curve is always unique.
- b. The equations x = et, y = 2et, for − ∞ < t < ∞, describe a line passing through the origin with slope 2.
- c. The polar coordinates (3, −3π/4) and (−3, π/4) describe the same point in the plane.
- d. The area of the region between the inner and outer loops of the limaçon r = f(θ) = 1 − 4 cos θ is 12∫2π0f(θ)2dθ.
- e. The hyperbola y2/2 − x2/4 = 1 has no x-intercept.
- f. The equation x2 + 4y2 − 2x = 3 describes an ellipse.
(a)

Whether the statement, “A set of parametric equations for a given curve is always unique” is true or false.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The given statement is false.
Explanation of Solution
Consider the parametric equation of a circle as x=rcost,y=rsint;0≤t≤2π.
Substitute the parametric equations to the equation of circle as follows.
x2+y2=r2cos2t+r2sin2t=r2(cos2t+sin2t)=r2
Also, note that the other parametric equation of the circle is x=rsint,y=rcost;0≤t≤2π.
x2+y2=r2sin2t+r2cos2t=r2(sin2t+cos2t)=r2
Therefore, note that equations of the curve are same but the parametric equations are different.
Therefore, the given statement is false.
(b)

Whether the statement, “The equations x=et,y=2et for −∞<t<∞, describe a line passing through the origin with slope 2” is true or false.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The statement is true.
Explanation of Solution
Note that the given equation is x=et,y=2et;−∞<t<∞.
For any value of t the value of et>0 thus, x,y>0 for any value of t.
Thus, the given equation will represent a part of the line with slope 2 in first quadrant.
Therefore, the given statement is true.
(c)

Whether the statement, “the polar coordinates (3,−3π4) and (−3,π4) describe the same point in the plane”, is true or false.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The statement is false.
Explanation of Solution
The given parametric equation is (3,−3π4) and (−3,π4).
The Cartesian coordinate (x,y) corresponding to polar coordinates (r,θ) are given by (rcosθ,rsinθ).
Therefore, the Cartesian coordinates corresponding to the point (3,−3π4) is given as follows.
(rcosθ,rsinθ)=(3cos(−3π4),3sin(−3π4))=(3(−1√2),3(−1√2))=(−3√2,−3√2)
Hence, the point (3,−3π4) represents the point (−3√2,−3√2).
Similarly, the Cartesian coordinates corresponding to the point (−3,π4) is given as follows.
(rcosθ,rsinθ)=(−3cos(π4),−3sin(π4))=(−3(1√2),−3(1√2))=(−3√2,−3√2)
Hence the point (3,−3π4) represents the point (−3√2,−3√2).
Therefore, the polar points (3,−3π4) and (−3,π4) represent the same point in the plane.
Therefore, the statement is false.
(d)

Whether the statement, “the area of the region between the inner and outer loops of the limacon r=f(θ)=1−4cosθ is 12∫2π0f(θ)2dθ” is true or false.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The statement is false.
Explanation of Solution
The area inside the region described by a curve r=f(θ) is given by A=12∫2π0f(θ)2dθ.
Therefore, the given integral 12∫2π0f(θ)2dθ represents the area inside the inner loop of the limacon r=f(θ)=1−4cosθ and not the area between two loops.
Therefore, the statement is false.
(e)

Whether the statement, “the hyperbola y22−x24=1 has no x-intercept” is true or false.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The statement is true.
Explanation of Solution
To find the x-intercept substitute y=0 in y22−x24=1.
022−x24=1−x2=4x2=−4
Note that the equation has no solution.
Thus, there does not exist a x-intercept for the hyperbola y22−x24=1.
Therefore, the given statement is true.
(f)

Whether the statement, “the equation x2+4y2−2x=3 describe an ellipse” is true or false.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The statement is true.
Explanation of Solution
Rewrite the given equation as x2−2x+1+4y2=4.
Rearrange the terms of the equation as follows.
x2−2x+1+4y2=4(x−1)2+4y2=4(x−1)24+y2=1
Which is the general equation of an ellipse with center at (1,0).
Therefore, the given statement is true.
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