Chapter 12

A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits · 431 exercises

Problem 33

Determine the positive integer values of \(n\), where the arithmetic sequence \(a_{n}\) satisfies the inequality. $$a_{n}<22, \text { where } a_{n}=2 n-1$$

4 step solution

Problem 33

Decide whether the situation described involves a permutation or a combination of objects. (a) A telephone number (b) A Social Security number (c) A hand of cards in poker (d) A committee of politicians (e) The "combination" on a combination lock (f) A lottery choice of six numbers where the order does not matter (g) An automobile license plate

7 step solution

Problem 33

Write the binomial expansion for each expression. $$(3 x-2 y)^{6}$$

5 step solution

Problem 33

Use a formula to find the sum of each series. $$\sum_{j=1}^{6} 48\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{j}$$

6 step solution

Problem 34

Gender Makeup of a Family Suppose a family has 5 children. Suppose also that the probability of having a girl is \(\frac{1}{2} .\) Find the probability that the family has the following children. (picture cannot copy) No boys

5 step solution

Problem 34

Prove each statement by mathematical induction. \(4^{n}>n^{4},\) for \(n \geq 5\)

6 step solution

Problem 34

Determine the positive integer values of \(n\), where the arithmetic sequence \(a_{n}\) satisfies the inequality. $$a_{n}>0, \text { where } a_{n}=5-n$$

4 step solution

Problem 34

Explain the difference between a permutation and a combination.

3 step solution

Problem 34

Write the binomial expansion for each expression. $$(7 k-9 j)^{4}$$

6 step solution

Problem 34

Use a formula to find the sum of each series. $$\sum_{j=1}^{5} 243\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^{j}$$

10 step solution

Problem 34

Find the sum for each series. $$\sum_{i=1}^{5} \frac{1}{i+1}$$

5 step solution

Problem 35

Gender Makeup of a Family Suppose a family has 5 children. Suppose also that the probability of having a girl is \(\frac{1}{2} .\) Find the probability that the family has the following children. (picture cannot copy) At least 3 boys

7 step solution

Problem 35

Prove each statement by mathematical induction. $$\left(1-\frac{1}{4}\right)\left(1-\frac{1}{9}\right)\left(1-\frac{1}{16}\right) \cdots\left(1-\frac{1}{n^{2}}\right)=\frac{n+1}{2 n}, \text { if } n \geq 2$$

4 step solution

Problem 35

Determine the positive integer values of \(n\), where the arithmetic sequence \(a_{n}\) satisfies the inequality. $$a_{n} \geq 2, \text { where } a_{n}=5-\frac{1}{2} n$$

4 step solution

Problem 35

Use the fundamental principle of counting or permutations to solve each problem. How many different types of homes are available if a builder offers a choice of 5 basic plans, 3 roof styles, and 2 exterior finishes?

4 step solution

Problem 35

Write the binomial expansion for each expression. $$\left(\frac{m}{2}-1\right)^{6}$$

6 step solution

Problem 35

Use a formula to find the sum of each series. $$\sum_{k=4}^{10}(-2)^{k}$$

4 step solution

Problem 35

Find the sum for each series. $$\sum_{i=1}^{4} i^{i}$$

4 step solution

Problem 36

Gender Makeup of a Family Suppose a family has 5 children. Suppose also that the probability of having a girl is \(\frac{1}{2} .\) Find the probability that the family has the following children. (picture cannot copy) No more than 4 girls

5 step solution

Problem 36

Prove each statement by mathematical induction. \(4 n<2^{n},\) if \(n \geq 5\)

6 step solution

Problem 36

Determine the positive integer values of \(n\), where the arithmetic sequence \(a_{n}\) satisfies the inequality. $$a_{n} \geq 30, \text { where } a_{n}=100-2 n$$

5 step solution

Problem 36

Use the fundamental principle of counting or permutations to solve each problem. An auto manufacturer produces 7 models, each available in 6 different colors, 4 different upholstery fabrics, and 5 interior colors. How many varieties of the auto are available?

5 step solution

Problem 36

Write the binomial expansion for each expression. $$\left(3+\frac{y}{3}\right)^{5}$$

4 step solution

Problem 36

Use a formula to find the sum of each series. $$\sum_{k=3}^{9}(-3)^{k}$$

5 step solution

Problem 36

Find the sum for each series. $$\sum_{i=1}^{5} i^{i-1}$$

3 step solution

Problem 37

The table gives the results of a survey of \(14,000\) college students who were cigarette smokers in a recent year. $$\begin{array}{|l|c|} \hline \begin{array}{l} \text { Number of Cigarettes } \\\ \text { per Day } \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text { Percent } \\\ \text { (as a decimal) } \end{array} \\ \hline \text { Less than } 1 & 0.45 \\\ 1 \text { to } 9 & 0.24 \\ 10 \text { to } 19 & 0.20 \\ \text { A pack of } 20 \text { or more } & 0.11 \end{array}$$ Using the percents as probabilinies, approximate the probability that, out of 10 of these shudent smokers selected at random, the following were true. Four smoked fewer than 10 cigarettes per day.

6 step solution

Problem 37

Solve each problem. Number of Handshakes Suppose that each of the \(n\) \((n \geq 2)\) people in a room shakes hands with everyone else, but not with himself. Show that the number of handshakes is \(\frac{n^{2}-n}{2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 37

Find the sum of the first 10 terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$a_{1}=8, d=3$$

4 step solution

Problem 37

Use the fundamental principle of counting or permutations to solve each problem. How many different 4-letter radio station call letters can be made (a) if the first letter must be \(\mathrm{K}\) or \(\mathrm{W}\) and no letter may be repeated? (b) if repeats are allowed (but the first letter is \(\mathrm{K}\) or \(\mathrm{W}\) )? (c) How many of the 4 -letter call letters (starting with K or W) with no repeats end in R?

5 step solution

Problem 37

Write the binomial expansion for each expression. $$\left(\sqrt{2} r+\frac{1}{m}\right)^{4}$$

4 step solution

Problem 37

Use a formula to find the sum of each series. $$\sum_{i=2}^{8}-2^{i}$$

4 step solution

Problem 37

Find the sum for each series. $$\sum_{k=1}^{6}(-1)^{k} \cdot k$$

6 step solution

Problem 38

The table gives the results of a survey of \(14,000\) college students who were cigarette smokers in a recent year. $$\begin{array}{|l|c|} \hline \begin{array}{l} \text { Number of Cigarettes } \\\ \text { per Day } \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text { Percent } \\\ \text { (as a decimal) } \end{array} \\ \hline \text { Less than } 1 & 0.45 \\\ 1 \text { to } 9 & 0.24 \\ 10 \text { to } 19 & 0.20 \\ \text { A pack of } 20 \text { or more } & 0.11 \end{array}$$ Using the percents as probabilinies, approximate the probability that, out of 10 of these shudent smokers selected at random, the following were true. Five smoked a pack or more per day.

7 step solution

Problem 38

Find the sum of the first 10 terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$a_{1}=-9, d=4$$

4 step solution

Problem 38

Write the binomial expansion for each expression. $$\left(\frac{1}{k}-\sqrt{3} p\right)^{3}$$

5 step solution

Problem 38

Find the sum for each series. $$\sum_{i=1}^{7}(-1)^{i+1} \cdot i^{2}$$

4 step solution

Problem 39

The table gives the results of a survey of \(14,000\) college students who were cigarette smokers in a recent year. $$\begin{array}{|l|c|} \hline \begin{array}{l} \text { Number of Cigarettes } \\\ \text { per Day } \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text { Percent } \\\ \text { (as a decimal) } \end{array} \\ \hline \text { Less than } 1 & 0.45 \\\ 1 \text { to } 9 & 0.24 \\ 10 \text { to } 19 & 0.20 \\ \text { A pack of } 20 \text { or more } & 0.11 \end{array}$$ Using the percents as probabilinies, approximate the probability that, out of 10 of these shudent smokers selected at random, the following were true. Fewer than 2 smoked between 1 and 19 cigarettes per day.

7 step solution

Problem 39

Find the sum of the first 10 terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$a_{3}=5, a_{4}=8$$

7 step solution

Problem 39

Write the indicated tem of each binomial expansion. Sixth term of \((4 h-j)^{8}\)

6 step solution

Problem 39

Find the sum for each series. $$\sum_{i=2}^{5}(6-3 i)$$

4 step solution

Problem 40

The table gives the results of a survey of \(14,000\) college students who were cigarette smokers in a recent year. $$\begin{array}{|l|c|} \hline \begin{array}{l} \text { Number of Cigarettes } \\\ \text { per Day } \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text { Percent } \\\ \text { (as a decimal) } \end{array} \\ \hline \text { Less than } 1 & 0.45 \\\ 1 \text { to } 9 & 0.24 \\ 10 \text { to } 19 & 0.20 \\ \text { A pack of } 20 \text { or more } & 0.11 \end{array}$$ Using the percents as probabilinies, approximate the probability that, out of 10 of these shudent smokers selected at random, the following were true. No more than 3 smoked less than 1 cigarette per day.

7 step solution

Problem 40

Find the sum of the first 10 terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$a_{2}=9, a_{4}=13$$

5 step solution

Problem 40

Use the fundamental principle of counting or permutations to solve each problem. A concert to raise money for an economics prize is to consist of 5 works: 2 overtures, 2 sonatas, and a piano concerto. In how many ways can a program with these 5 works be arranged?

5 step solution

Problem 40

Write the indicated tem of each binomial expansion. Eighth term of \((2 c-3 d)^{14}\)

6 step solution

Problem 40

Use a formula to find the sum of each series. $$\sum_{j=2}^{7} \frac{1}{3}(4)^{j-1}$$

4 step solution

Problem 40

Find the sum for each series. $$\sum_{i=3}^{7}(5 i+2)$$

3 step solution

Problem 41

A die is rolled 12 times. Approximate the probability of rolling the following. Exactly 12 ones

5 step solution

Problem 41

Solve each problem. Tower of Hanoi A pile of \(n\) rings, each smaller than the one below it, is on a peg on a board. Two other pegs are attached to the board. In the game called the Tower of Hanoi puzzle, all the rings must be moved, one at a time, to a different peg with no ring ever placed on top of a smaller ring. Find the least number of moves that would be required. Prove your result by mathematical induction. (Figure can't copy)

7 step solution

Problem 41

Find the sum of the first 10 terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$5,9,13, \dots$$

4 step solution

Problem 41

Write the indicated tem of each binomial expansion. Fifteenth term of \(\left(a^{2}+b\right)^{22}\)

5 step solution

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