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