18. Graph. y2 + 12 = 3x²

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### Graphing Quadratic Equations

#### Problem 18:
Graph the following equation:

\[ y^2 + 12 = 3x^2 \]

##### Steps to Graph:

1. **Rewrite the equation for simplicity**:
   \[ y^2 + 12 = 3x^2 \]
   \[ y^2 = 3x^2 - 12 \]
   \[ \frac{y^2}{12} = \frac{3x^2}{12} - 1 \]
   \[ \frac{y^2}{12} = \frac{x^2}{4} - 1 \]
   \[ \frac{x^2}{4} - \frac{y^2}{12} = 1 \]

2. **Identify the type of conic section**:
   The equation \(\frac{x^2}{4} - \frac{y^2}{12} = 1\) represents a hyperbola centered at the origin with the transverse axis along the x-axis.

3. **Determine the vertices and asymptotes**:
   - **Vertices**: Since \( a^2 = 4 \), the vertices are at \(( \pm 2, 0)\).
   - **Asymptotes**: The equations of the asymptotes are determined by setting the equation of the hyperbola equal to zero:
     \[\frac{x^2}{4} - \frac{y^2}{12} = 0 \]
     Simplifying gives the asymptotes:
     \[ \frac{y^2}{12} = \frac{x^2}{4} \]
     \[ y = \pm \sqrt{3} x \]

To graph the given equation:
1. Plot the vertices at \((2, 0)\) and \((-2, 0)\).
2. Draw the asymptotes, which are straight lines passing through the origin with slopes \(\sqrt{3}\) and \(-\sqrt{3}\).
3. Sketch the hyperbola opening left and right from the vertices, approaching the asymptotes.

This visual representation helps in understanding the structure and features of hyperbolas, aiding in analysis and problem-solving with conic sections.
Transcribed Image Text:### Graphing Quadratic Equations #### Problem 18: Graph the following equation: \[ y^2 + 12 = 3x^2 \] ##### Steps to Graph: 1. **Rewrite the equation for simplicity**: \[ y^2 + 12 = 3x^2 \] \[ y^2 = 3x^2 - 12 \] \[ \frac{y^2}{12} = \frac{3x^2}{12} - 1 \] \[ \frac{y^2}{12} = \frac{x^2}{4} - 1 \] \[ \frac{x^2}{4} - \frac{y^2}{12} = 1 \] 2. **Identify the type of conic section**: The equation \(\frac{x^2}{4} - \frac{y^2}{12} = 1\) represents a hyperbola centered at the origin with the transverse axis along the x-axis. 3. **Determine the vertices and asymptotes**: - **Vertices**: Since \( a^2 = 4 \), the vertices are at \(( \pm 2, 0)\). - **Asymptotes**: The equations of the asymptotes are determined by setting the equation of the hyperbola equal to zero: \[\frac{x^2}{4} - \frac{y^2}{12} = 0 \] Simplifying gives the asymptotes: \[ \frac{y^2}{12} = \frac{x^2}{4} \] \[ y = \pm \sqrt{3} x \] To graph the given equation: 1. Plot the vertices at \((2, 0)\) and \((-2, 0)\). 2. Draw the asymptotes, which are straight lines passing through the origin with slopes \(\sqrt{3}\) and \(-\sqrt{3}\). 3. Sketch the hyperbola opening left and right from the vertices, approaching the asymptotes. This visual representation helps in understanding the structure and features of hyperbolas, aiding in analysis and problem-solving with conic sections.
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