Chapter 7
A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits · 546 exercises
Problem 53
Find the fourth-degree polynomial \(P(x)\) that satisfies the following conditions: \(P(-2)=13\) \(P(-1)=2, P(0)=-1, P(1)=4,\) and \(P(2)=41\)
10 step solution
Problem 53
Use the determinant theorems to find each determinant. $$\operatorname{det}\left[\begin{array}{rrr}6 & 8 & -12 \\\\-1 & 0 & 2 \\\4 & 0 & -8\end{array}\right]$$
6 step solution
Problem 53
Use row operations on an augmented matrix to solve each system of equations. Round to nearest thousandth when appropriate. $$\begin{array}{l} 3 x+2 y+z=-7 \\ 2 x+y-z=-3 \\ -x+y+2 z=0 \end{array}$$
8 step solution
Problem 53
Three students buy different combinations of tickets for a baseball game. The first student buys 2 senior, 1 adult, and 2 student tickets for \(\$ 51 .\) The second student buys 1 adult and 5 student tickets for \(\$ 55 .\) The third student buys 2 senior, 2 adult, and 7 student tickets for \(\$ 75\). If possible, find the price of each type of ticket. Interpret your answer.
5 step solution
Problem 53
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}3 & -1 \\ 1 & 0 \\ -2 & -4\end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}-2 & 5 & -3 \\ 9 & -7 & 0\end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 53
Draw a sketch of the two graphs described with the indicated number of points of intersection. A line and a circle; no points
4 step solution
Problem 54
Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities by hand. $$\begin{aligned}&y \leq-x^{2}\\\&y \geq x^{2}-6\end{aligned}
4 step solution
Problem 54
Find the fifth-degree polynomial \(P(x)\) that satisfies the following conditions: \(P(-2)=-8\) \(P(-1)=-1, P(0)=-4, P(1)=-5, P(2)=8,\) and \(P(3)=167\)
5 step solution
Problem 54
Use the determinant theorems to find each determinant. $$\operatorname{det}\left[\begin{array}{rrr}4 & 8 & 0 \\\\-1 & -2 & 1 \\\2 & 4 & 3\end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 54
Use row operations on an augmented matrix to solve each system of equations. Round to nearest thousandth when appropriate. $$\begin{aligned} 3 x-y+2 z &=1 \\ x+y-z &=-4 \\ -3 x+y+3 z &=4 \end{aligned}$$
6 step solution
Problem 54
A total of \(\$ 5000\) is invested at \(2 \%, 3 \%,\) and \(4 \%\). The amount invested at \(4 \%\) equals the total amount invested at \(2 \%\) and \(3 \%\). The total interest for one year is \$145. If possible, find the amount invested at each interest rate. Interpret your answer.
10 step solution
Problem 54
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}-1 & 0 & -2 \\ 4 & -2 & 1\end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rr}2 & -2 \\ 5 & -1 \\ 0 & 1\end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 54
Draw a sketch of the two graphs described with the indicated number of points of intersection. A line and a circle; one point
5 step solution
Problem 55
Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities by hand. $$\begin{aligned}x+y & \leq 9 \\\x & \leq-y^{2}\end{aligned}$$
4 step solution
Problem 55
Use the determinant theorems to find each determinant. $$\operatorname{det}\left[\begin{array}{rrr}-4 & 1 & 4 \\\2 & 0 & 1 \\\0 & 2 & 4\end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 55
Use row operations on an augmented matrix to solve each system of equations. Round to nearest thousandth when appropriate. $$\begin{aligned} x+y-2 z &=-6 \\ x-y+z &=4 \\ 2 x-z &=-1 \end{aligned}$$
3 step solution
Problem 55
As of 2017 , the total combined number of monthly users of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter was 223 million. The combined number of users of Instagram and Twitter was 23 million less than the number of users of Facebook. There were 18 million more users of Instagram than users of Twitter. How many users of each social network were there?
7 step solution
Problem 55
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}1 & -1 & 0 \\ 2 & -1 & 5 \\ 6 & 1 & -4\end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}-1 & 3 & -1 \\ 7 & -7 & 1\end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 55
Draw a sketch of the two graphs described with the indicated number of points of intersection. A line and a circle; two points
7 step solution
Problem 56
Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities by hand. $$\begin{aligned}&x+2 y \leq 4\\\&y \geq x^{2}-1\end{aligned}$$
5 step solution
Problem 56
A group of students bought 3 soft drinks and 2 boxes of popcorn at a movie for 18.50 dollar. A second group bought 4 soft drinks and 3 boxes of popcom for 26 dollar. (IMAGE CAN NOT COPY) (a) Find a matrix equation \(A X=B\) whose solution gives the individual prices of a soft drink and a box of popcorn. Solve this matrix equation by using \(A^{-1}\). (b) Could these prices be determined if both groups had bought 3 soft drinks and 2 boxes of popcorn for 18.50 dollar Try to calculate \(A^{-1}\) and explain your results.
6 step solution
Problem 56
Use the determinant theorems to find each determinant. $$\operatorname{det}\left[\begin{array}{lll}6 & 3 & 2 \\\1 & 0 & 2 \\\5 & 7 & 3\end{array}\right]$$
6 step solution
Problem 56
Use row operations on an augmented matrix to solve each system of equations. Round to nearest thousandth when appropriate. $$\begin{aligned} 2 x+y-3 z &=1 \\ x+y+2 z &=5 \\ 3 x+2 y-z &=-3 \end{aligned}$$
5 step solution
Problem 56
As of \(2017,\) the top three beauty brands on Facebook (L'Oréal, Dove, and NIVEA) had a combined 74 million followers. L'Oréal and Dove had the same number of followers, and NIVEA had 7 million fewer followers. How many followers did each brand have?
5 step solution
Problem 56
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}2 & -1 & -5 \\ 4 & -1 & 6 \\ -2 & 0 & 9\end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rr}1 & 2 \\ -1 & -1 \\ 2 & 0\end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 56
Draw a sketch of the two graphs described with the indicated number of points of intersection. A line and a parabola; no points
6 step solution
Problem 57
Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities by hand. $$\begin{aligned}&y \leq(x+2)^{2}\\\&y \geq-2 x^{2}\end{aligned}$$
3 step solution
Problem 57
Use Cramer's rule to solve each system of equations. If \(D=0,\) use another method to complete the solution. $$\begin{array}{r}x+y=4 \\\2 x-y=2\end{array}$$
6 step solution
Problem 57
Solve each system. Round to the nearest thousandth. $$\begin{aligned} 0.07 x+0.23 y &=9 \\ -1.25 x+0.33 y &=2.4 \end{aligned}$$
8 step solution
Problem 57
The sum of the measures of the angles of any triangle is \(180^{\circ} .\) In a certain triangle, the largest angle measures \(55^{\circ}\) less than twice the medium angle, and the smallest measures \(25^{\circ}\) less than the medium angle. Find the measures of the three angles.
7 step solution
Problem 57
Find each matrix product if possible. $$\left[\begin{array}{rrr}3 & -4 & 1 \\ 5 & 0 & 2\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{r}-1 \\ 4 \\ 2\end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 58
Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities by hand.
$$\begin{aligned}x-y &<1 \\\\-1
5 step solution
Problem 58
Use Cramer's rule to solve each system of equations. If \(D=0,\) use another method to complete the solution. $$\begin{aligned}&3 x+2 y=-4\\\&2 x-y=-5\end{aligned}$$
6 step solution
Problem 58
Solve each system. Round to the nearest thousandth. $$\begin{aligned} 3 x-13 y &=17 \\ -23 x+15 y &=2 \end{aligned}$$
5 step solution
Problem 58
The perimeter of a triangle is 59 inches. The longest side is 11 inches longer than the medium side, and the medium side is 3 inches more than the shortest side. Find the length of each side.
6 step solution
Problem 58
Find each matrix product if possible. $$\left[\begin{array}{rrr}-6 & 3 & 5 \\ 2 & 9 & 1\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{r}-2 \\ 0 \\ 3\end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 58
Draw a sketch of the two graphs described with the indicated number of points of intersection. A line and a parabola; two points
7 step solution
Problem 59
Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities by hand. $$\begin{array}{r}x+y \leq 36 \\\\-4 \leq x \leq 4\end{array}$$
5 step solution
Problem 59
Use Cramer's rule to solve each system of equations. If \(D=0,\) use another method to complete the solution. $$\begin{aligned}&4 x+3 y=-7\\\&2 x+3 y=-11\end{aligned}$$
6 step solution
Problem 59
Solve each system. Round to the nearest thousandth. $$\begin{array}{l} 2.1 x+0.5 y+1.7 z=4.9 \\ -2 x+1.5 y-1.7 z=3.1 \\ 5.8 x-4.6 y+0.8 z=9.3 \end{array}$$
6 step solution
Problem 59
A student invested \(\$ 10,000\) in three parts. With one part, she bought mutual funds that offered a return of \(3 \%\) per year. The second part, which amounted to twice the first, was used to buy government bonds paying \(2 \%\) per year. She put the rest into a savings account that paid \(1.5 \%\) annual interest. During the first year, the total interest was \(\$ 225 .\) How much did she invest at each rate?
6 step solution
Problem 59
Find each matrix product if possible. $$\left[\begin{array}{rr}5 & 2 \\ -1 & 4\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{rr}3 & -2 \\ 1 & 0\end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 60
Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities by hand. $$\begin{aligned}&y>x^{2}+4 x+4\\\&y<-x^{2}\end{aligned}$$
4 step solution
Problem 60
Use Cramer's rule to solve each system of equations. If \(D=0,\) use another method to complete the solution. $$\begin{aligned}&4 x-y=0\\\&2 x+3 y=14\end{aligned}$$
5 step solution
Problem 60
Solve each system. Round to the nearest thousandth. $$\begin{aligned} 0.1 x+0.3 y+1.7 z &=0.6 \\ 0.6 x+0.1 y-3.1 z &=6.2 \\ 2.4 y+0.9 z &=3.5 \end{aligned}$$
7 step solution
Problem 60
A student won \(\$ 100,000\) in the Louisiana state lottery. He invested part of the money in real estate with an annual return of \(5 \%\) and another part in a money market account at \(0.5 \%\) interest. He invested the rest, which amounted to \(\$ 20,000\) less than the sum of the other two parts, in certificates of deposit that pay \(1.75 \%\) If the total annual interest on the money was \(\$ 3250,\) how much was invested at each rate?
7 step solution
Problem 60
Find each matrix product if possible. $$\left[\begin{array}{rr}-4 & 0 \\ 1 & 3\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{rr}-2 & 4 \\ 0 & 1\end{array}\right]$$
7 step solution
Problem 61
Graph the solution set of each system of inequalities by hand. $$\begin{aligned}&y \geq(x-2)^{2}+3\\\&y \leq-(x-1)^{2}+6\end{aligned}$$
5 step solution
Problem 61
Given a square matrix \(A^{-1}\), find matrix \(A\). $$A^{-1}=\left[\begin{array}{rr} 5 & -9 \\ -1 & 2 \end{array}\right]$$
5 step solution
Problem 61
Use Cramer's rule to solve each system of equations. If \(D=0,\) use another method to complete the solution. $$\begin{aligned}&3 x+2 y=4\\\&6 x+4 y=8\end{aligned}$$
4 step solution