Math Problem Statement

Write the equation for the hyperboloid of one sheet given by 5x^2 + 2y^2 - 10z^2 - 10 = 0 in standard form.

Solution

To write the given equation for the hyperboloid of one sheet in standard form, let's start with the given equation:

5x2+2y210z210=05x^2 + 2y^2 - 10z^2 - 10 = 0

Step-by-Step Simplification:

  1. Move the constant term to the other side: 5x2+2y210z2=105x^2 + 2y^2 - 10z^2 = 10

  2. Divide the entire equation by 10 to normalize the coefficients: 5x210+2y21010z210=1010\frac{5x^2}{10} + \frac{2y^2}{10} - \frac{10z^2}{10} = \frac{10}{10}

    Simplifying each term: x22+y25z2=1\frac{x^2}{2} + \frac{y^2}{5} - z^2 = 1

The standard form of the hyperboloid of one sheet is:

x22+y25z2=1\frac{x^2}{2} + \frac{y^2}{5} - z^2 = 1

This is the required equation in standard form.

Would you like more details or have any further questions? Here are five related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. What are the key characteristics of a hyperboloid of one sheet?
  2. How does the standard form of a hyperboloid differ from that of an ellipsoid?
  3. Can you describe the axis of symmetry for this hyperboloid?
  4. How would the equation change if it described a hyperboloid of two sheets?
  5. What would happen to the shape if the sign in front of z2z^2 were positive?

Tip:

A hyperboloid of one sheet has two asymptotic directions and looks somewhat like a "saddle," curving inwards along one axis and outwards along the others.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Analytic Geometry
Conic Sections
Quadratic Surfaces

Formulas

Standard form of hyperboloid of one sheet: (x^2/a^2) + (y^2/b^2) - (z^2/c^2) = 1

Theorems

Equation of a hyperboloid of one sheet

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College Level