Math Problem Statement

What are the interception points of the two inequalities described in the following system? Enter the interception point (x, y) simplified and in exact form where x>0 and y<0. x^2 + y^2 < 25 3x^2 − y^2 > 12

Solution

To find the intersection points of the two inequalities in the system, let's first interpret and analyze each inequality:

  1. x2+y2<25x^2 + y^2 < 25: This represents the interior of a circle centered at the origin with radius 55.
  2. 3x2y2>123x^2 - y^2 > 12: This represents the region outside of a hyperbola centered at the origin with specific constraints on xx and yy.

The question asks us to find the points of intersection between these two regions, specifically in the quadrant where x>0x > 0 and y<0y < 0.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Convert the inequalities to equalities to find the boundary curves:

    • For the circle: x2+y2=25x^2 + y^2 = 25
    • For the hyperbola: 3x2y2=123x^2 - y^2 = 12
  2. Substitute to find intersection points:

    • From x2+y2=25x^2 + y^2 = 25, solve for y2y^2: y2=25x2y^2 = 25 - x^2
    • Substitute y2=25x2y^2 = 25 - x^2 into 3x2y2=123x^2 - y^2 = 12: 3x2(25x2)=123x^2 - (25 - x^2) = 12 4x225=124x^2 - 25 = 12 4x2=374x^2 = 37 x2=374x^2 = \frac{37}{4} x=±372x = \pm \frac{\sqrt{37}}{2}
    • Since we need x>0x > 0, we choose x=372x = \frac{\sqrt{37}}{2}.
  3. Find yy corresponding to x=372x = \frac{\sqrt{37}}{2}:

    • Substitute x=372x = \frac{\sqrt{37}}{2} into y2=25x2y^2 = 25 - x^2: y2=25374=100374=634y^2 = 25 - \frac{37}{4} = \frac{100 - 37}{4} = \frac{63}{4} y=±632=±372y = \pm \frac{\sqrt{63}}{2} = \pm \frac{3\sqrt{7}}{2}
    • Since y<0y < 0, we choose y=372y = -\frac{3\sqrt{7}}{2}.
  4. Intersection Point:

    • The intersection point in the quadrant where x>0x > 0 and y<0y < 0 is: (372,372)\left( \frac{\sqrt{37}}{2}, -\frac{3\sqrt{7}}{2} \right)

Conclusion:

The correct answer is: (372,372)\left( \frac{\sqrt{37}}{2}, -\frac{3\sqrt{7}}{2} \right)

Answer Choice:

The correct answer is the fourth option.

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Follow-Up Questions:

  1. How do we determine the intersection of two inequalities geometrically?
  2. What is the significance of choosing specific quadrants in these problems?
  3. How can we visualize a circle and a hyperbola intersecting?
  4. What methods can we use to solve similar inequalities involving different conic sections?
  5. How can we apply these concepts to find feasible regions in optimization problems?

Tip:

When solving systems of inequalities involving conic sections, converting inequalities to equalities and solving for boundary points often reveals the intersection boundaries.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Analytic Geometry
Systems of Inequalities

Formulas

x^2 + y^2 = 25
3x^2 - y^2 = 12

Theorems

Intersection of Conic Sections

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12