QUIZ IN PRECALCULUS

1. Circle M has equation x2 + y2 + 6x - 16y + 48 = 0.

a) Transform the equation to general form.
b) Sketch the graph of Circle M. Indicate the coordinate of the center and the length of the radius.

2. Sketch the graph of the parabola with an equation (y+3)2 = 16 (x-9). Label all its parts then complete the
table below.
a. vertex: _______________________ e. endpoints of LR: _______________
b. axis of symmetry: ______________ f. length of LR: __________________
c. opening: ______________________ g. equation of directrix: ____________
d. focus: ________________________

3. A suspension bridge has twin towers that are 125 meters high above the road and are 500 meters apart.
The cable is parabolic in shape and it ends are suspended from the top of the towers. The cable touches
the road surface at the center of the bridge. Find the height of the cable at a point 150 meters from the
center.

QUIZ IN PRECALCULUS

1. Circle M has equation x2 + y2 + 6x - 16y + 48 = 0.

a) Transform the equation to general form.
b) Sketch the graph of Circle M. Indicate the coordinate of the center and the length of the radius.

2. Sketch the graph of the parabola with an equation (y+3)2 = 16 (x-9). Label all its parts then complete the
table below.
a. vertex: _______________________ e. endpoints of LR: _______________
b. axis of symmetry: ______________ f. length of LR: __________________
c. opening: ______________________ g. equation of directrix: ____________
d. focus: ________________________

3. A suspension bridge has twin towers that are 125 meters high above the road and are 500 meters apart.
The cable is parabolic in shape and it ends are suspended from the top of the towers. The cable touches
the road surface at the center of the bridge. Find the height of the cable at a point 150 meters from the
center.

QUIZ IN PRECALCULUS

1. Circle M has equation x2 + y2 + 6x - 16y + 48 = 0

a) Transform the equation to general form.
b) Sketch the graph of Circle M. Indicate the coordinate of the center and the length of the radius.

2. Sketch the graph of the parabola with an equation (y+3)2 = 16 (x-9). Label all its parts then complete the
table below.
a. vertex: _______________________ e. endpoints of LR: _______________
b. axis of symmetry: ______________ f. length of LR: __________________
c. opening: ______________________ g. equation of directrix: ____________
d. focus: ________________________

3. A suspension bridge has twin towers that are 125 meters high above the road and are 500 meters apart.
The cable is parabolic in shape and it ends are suspended from the top of the towers. The cable touches
the road surface at the center of the bridge. Find the height of the cable at a point 150 meters from the
center.