Chapter 11
Algebra and Trigonometry · 546 exercises
Problem 8
write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. $$ a_{n}=(-1)^{n+1}(n+4) $$
4 step solution
Problem 8
A statement \(S_{n}\) about the positive integers is given. Write statements \(S_{k}\) and \(S_{k+1},\) simplifying statement \(S_{k+1}\) completely. \(S_{n}: 2+7+12+\cdots+(5 n-3)=\frac{n(5 n-1)}{2}\)
3 step solution
Problem 8
Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{1}=\frac{3}{4}, d=-\frac{1}{4} $$
6 step solution
Problem 9
Shown again is the table indicating the marital status of the U.S. population in 2010. Numbers in the table are expressed in millions. Use the data in the table to solve Exercises \(1-10 .\) Express probabilities as simplified fractions and as decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth $$ \begin{array}{llllll} {} & {} & {\text { Never}} \\ {} & {\text {Married}} & {\text { Married }} & {\text { Divorced }} & {\text { Widowed }} & {\text { Total }} \\ \hline \text { Male } & {65} & {40} & {10} & {3} & {118} \\ \hline \text { Female } & {65} & {34} & {14} & {11} & {124} \\ \hline \text { Total } & {130} & {74} & {24} & {14} & {242} \end{array} $$ If one person is randomly selected from the population described in the table, find the probability, expressed as a simplified fraction and as a decimal to the nearest hundredth, that the person $$\text{Among men, find the probability of selecting a married person.}$$
4 step solution
Problem 9
In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{8}\) when \(a_{1}=6, r=2\)
3 step solution
Problem 9
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (x+2)^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 9
Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{9} C_{5}\)
3 step solution
Problem 9
write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. $$ a_{n}=\frac{2 n}{n+4} $$
4 step solution
Problem 9
Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}+6, a_{1}=-9 $$
4 step solution
Problem 10
Shown again is the table indicating the marital status of the U.S. population in 2010. Numbers in the table are expressed in millions. Use the data in the table to solve Exercises \(1-10 .\) Express probabilities as simplified fractions and as decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth $$ \begin{array}{llllll} {} & {} & {\text { Never}} \\ {} & {\text {Married}} & {\text { Married }} & {\text { Divorced }} & {\text { Widowed }} & {\text { Total }} \\ \hline \text { Male } & {65} & {40} & {10} & {3} & {118} \\ \hline \text { Female } & {65} & {34} & {14} & {11} & {124} \\ \hline \text { Total } & {130} & {74} & {24} & {14} & {242} \end{array} $$ If one person is randomly selected from the population described in the table, find the probability, expressed as a simplified fraction and as a decimal to the nearest hundredth, that the person $$\text{Among women, find the probability of selecting a married person.}$$
3 step solution
Problem 10
In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{8}\) when \(a_{1}=5, r=3\)
3 step solution
Problem 10
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (x+4)^{3} $$
4 step solution
Problem 10
Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{10} C_{6}\)
4 step solution
Problem 10
write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. $$ a_{n}=\frac{3 n}{n+5} $$
4 step solution
Problem 10
A statement \(S_{n}\) about the positive integers is given. Write statements \(S_{k}\) and \(S_{k+1},\) simplifying statement \(S_{k+1}\) completely. \(S_{n}: 2\) is a factor of \(n^{2}-n\)
4 step solution
Problem 10
Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}+4, a_{1}=-7 $$
4 step solution
Problem 11
A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting $$a 4$$
3 step solution
Problem 11
In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{12}\) when $a_{1}=5, r=-2
3 step solution
Problem 11
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (3 x+y)^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 11
write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. $$ a_{n}=\frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{2^{n}-1} $$
4 step solution
Problem 11
Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. \(4+8+12+\dots+4 n=2 n(n+1)\)
3 step solution
Problem 11
Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}-10, a_{1}=30 $$
6 step solution
Problem 12
A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting $$ a 5 $$
3 step solution
Problem 12
In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{12}\) when \(a_{1}=4, r=-2\)
4 step solution
Problem 12
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (x+3 y)^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 12
Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{12} C_{5}\)
4 step solution
Problem 12
write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. $$ a_{n}=\frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{2^{n}+1} $$
4 step solution
Problem 12
Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. \(3+4+5+\cdots+(n+2)=\frac{n(n+5)}{2}\)
4 step solution
Problem 12
Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}-20, a_{1}=50 $$
6 step solution
Problem 13
A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting $$\text {an odd number.}$$
3 step solution
Problem 13
In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{40}\) when \(a_{1}=1000, r=-\frac{1}{2}\)
3 step solution
Problem 13
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (5 x-1)^{3} $$
4 step solution
Problem 13
Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{7} C_{7}\)
4 step solution
Problem 13
are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. $$ a_{1}=7 \text { and } a_{n}=a_{n-1}+5 \text { for } n \geq 2 $$
4 step solution
Problem 13
Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. \(1+3+5+\cdots+(2 n-1)=n^{2}\)
3 step solution
Problem 13
Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}-0.4, a_{1}=1.6 $$
6 step solution
Problem 14
A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting $$\text {a number greater than 3.}$$
3 step solution
Problem 14
In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{30}\) when \(a_{1}=8000, r=-\frac{1}{2}\)
3 step solution
Problem 14
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (4 x-1)^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 14
Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{4} \mathrm{C}_{4}\)
2 step solution
Problem 14
are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. $$ a_{1}=12 \text { and } a_{n}=a_{n-1}+4 \text { for } n \geq 2 $$
4 step solution
Problem 14
Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. \(3+6+9+\cdots+3 n=\frac{3 n(n+1)}{2}\)
3 step solution
Problem 14
Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}-0.3, a_{1}=-1.7 $$
6 step solution
Problem 15
A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting $$\text{a number greater than 4.}$$
3 step solution
Problem 15
In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{8}\) when \(a_{1}=1,000,000, r=0.1\)
3 step solution
Problem 15
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (2 x+1)^{4} $$
3 step solution
Problem 15
Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{5} C_{0}\)
3 step solution
Problem 15
are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. $$ a_{1}=3 \text { and } a_{n}=4 a_{n-1} \text { for } n \geq 2 $$
4 step solution
Problem 15
Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. \(3+7+11+\cdots+(4 n-1)=n(2 n+1)\)
3 step solution
Problem 15
Find the indicated term of the arithmetic sequence with first term, \(a_{1},\) and common difference, \(d .\) Find \(a_{6}\) when \(a_{1}=13, d=4\)
3 step solution