Chapter 1
Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People · 541 exercises
Problem 1
Fill in the blank.
A function \(f\) is __________ on an interval when, for any \(x_{1}\) and \(x_{2}\)
in the interval, \(x_{1}
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Problem 1
Two functions \(f\) and \(g\) can be combined by the arithmetic operations of ______ , ______, _____ , and _______ to create new functions.
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Problem 1
If \(f\) and \(g\) are functions such that \(f(g(x))=x\) and \(g(f(x))=x,\) then the function \(g\) is the ________ function of \(f,\) and is denoted by ________.
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Problem 1
Name three types of rigid transformations.
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Problem 1
A relation that assigns to each element x from a set of inputs, or _______ , exactly one element \(y\) in a set of outputs, or _______ , is called a _______ .
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Problem 1
For an equation in \(x\) and \(y,\) if substitution of \(a\) for \(x\) and \(b\) for \(y\) satisfics the equation, then the point \((a, b)\) is a _____.
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Problem 1
Match each equation with its form. (a) \(A x+B y+C=0\) (i) vertical line (b) \(x=a\) (ii) slope-intercept form (c) \(y=b\) (iii) general form (d) \(y=m x+b\) (iv) point-slope form (e) \(y-y_{1}=m\left(x-x_{1}\right)\) (v) horizontal line
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Problem 2
Fill in the blank. A function \(f\) is __________ when, for each \(x\) in the domain of \(f, f(-x)=f(x)\).
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Problem 2
The domain of \(f\) is the _________ of \(f^{-1},\) and the _________ of \(f^{-1}\) is the range of \(f\).
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Problem 2
Match the rigid transformation of \(y=f(x)\) with the correct representation, where \(c>0\). (a) \(h(x)=f(x)+c\) (b) \(h(x)=f(x)-c\) (c) \(h(x)=f(x-c)\) (d) \(h(x)=f(x+c)\) (i) horizontal shift \(c\) units to the left. (ii) vertical shift \(c\) units upward. (iii) horizontal shift \(c\) units to the right. (iv) vertical shift \(c\) units downward.
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Problem 2
For an equation that represents y as a function of \(x,\) the _______ variable is the set of all \(x\) in the domain, and the _______ variable is the set of all \(y\) in the range.
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Problem 2
The set of all solution points of an equation is the _____ of the equation.
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Problem 2
For a line, the ratio of the change in y to the change in x is called the _______ of the line.
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Problem 3
The graph of a function \(f\) is the segment from (1,2) to \((4,5),\) including the endpoints. What is the domain of \(f ?\)
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Problem 3
Fill in the blanks.A reflection in the \(x\) -axis of \(y=f(x)\) is represented by \(h(x)=\) ______,while a reflection in the \(y\) -axis of \(y=f(x)\) is represented by \(h(x)=\) ________ .
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Problem 3
Can the ordered pairs \((3, 0)\) and \((3, 5)\) represent a function?
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Problem 3
Name three common approaches you can use to solve problems mathematically.
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Problem 3
Two lines are _______ if and only if their slopes are equal.
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Problem 4
A vertical line intersects a graph twice. Does the graph represent a function?
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Problem 4
To have an inverse function, a function \(f\) must be __________ \(;\) that is, \(f(a)=f(b)\) implies \(a=b.\)
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Problem 4
To find \(g(x+1),\) what do you substitute for \(x\) in the function \(g(x)=3 x-2 ?\)
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Problem 4
List the steps for sketching the graph of an equation by point plotting.
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Problem 4
What is the relationship between two lines whose slopes are -3 and \(\frac{1}{3} ?\)
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Problem 5
Sketch the graphs of the three functions by hand on the same rectangular coordinate system. Verify your results with a graphing utility.$$\begin{aligned}&f(x)=x\\\&g(x)=x-4\\\&h(x)=3 x\end{aligned}$$.
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Problem 5
Let \(f\) be a function such that \(f(2) \geq f(x)\) for all values of \(x\) in the interval (0,3) Does \(f(2)\) represent a relative minimum or a relative maximum?
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Problem 5
Given \(f(x)=x^{2}+1\) and \((f g)(x)=2 x\left(x^{2}+1\right),\) what is \(g(x) ?\)
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Problem 5
How many times can a horizontal line intersect the graph of a function that is one-to-one?
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Problem 5
Determine whether each point lies on the graph of the equation. \(y=\sqrt{x+4}\) (a) (0,2) (b) (12,4)
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Problem 5
Does the domain of the function \(f(x)=\sqrt{1+x}\) include \(x=-2 ?\)
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Problem 5
What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the line represented by \(x=3 ?\)
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Problem 6
Sketch the graphs of the three functions by hand on the same rectangular coordinate system. Verify your results with a graphing utility.$$\begin{aligned}&f(x)=\frac{1}{2} x\\\&g(x)=\frac{1}{2} x+2\\\&h(x)=4(x-2)\end{aligned}$$.
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Problem 6
Can (1,4) and (2,4) be two ordered pairs of a one-to-one function?
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Problem 6
Given \(f(x)=[x],\) in what interval does \(f(x)=5 ?\)
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Problem 6
Determine whether each point lies on the graph of the equation. \(y=\sqrt{5-x}\) (a) (1,2) (b) (5,0)
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Problem 6
Is the domain of a piecewise-defined function implied or explicitly described?
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Problem 6
Give the coordinates of a point on the line whose equation in point-slope form is \(y-(-1)=\frac{1}{4}(x-8)\)
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Problem 7
Sketch the graphs of the three functions by hand on the same rectangular coordinate system. Verify your results with a graphing utility.$$\begin{aligned}&f(x)=x^{2}\\\&g(x)=x^{2}+2\\\&h(x)=(x-2)^{2}\end{aligned}$$.
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Problem 7
Find the inverse function of \(f\) informally. Verify that \(f\left(f^{-1}(x)\right)=x\) and \(f^{-1}(f(x))=x.\) $$f(x)=6 x$$
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Problem 7
Determine whether each point lies on the graph of the equation. \(y=4-|x-2|\) (a) (1,5) (b) (1.2,3.2)
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Problem 8
Sketch the graphs of the three functions by hand on the same rectangular coordinate system. Verify your results with a graphing utility.$$\begin{aligned}&f(x)=x^{2}\\\&g(x)=3 x^{2}\\\&h(x)=(x+2)^{2}+1\end{aligned}$$.
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Problem 8
Find the inverse function of \(f\) informally. Verify that \(f\left(f^{-1}(x)\right)=x\) and \(f^{-1}(f(x))=x.\) $$f(x)=\frac{1}{3} x$$
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Problem 8
Determine whether each point lies on the graph of the equation. \(y=|x-1|+2\) (a) (2,1) (b) (3.2,4.2)
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Problem 9
Sketch the graphs of the three functions by hand on the same rectangular coordinate system. Verify your results with a graphing utility.$$\begin{aligned}&f(x)=-x^{2}\\\&g(x)=-x^{2}+1\\\&h(x)=-(x+3)^{2}\end{aligned}$$.
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Problem 9
Find the inverse function of \(f\) informally. Verify that \(f\left(f^{-1}(x)\right)=x\) and \(f^{-1}(f(x))=x.\) $$f(x)=x+11$$
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Problem 9
Determine whether each point lies on the graph of the equation. \(2 x-y-3=0\) (a) (1,2) (b) (1,-1)
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Problem 10
Sketch the graphs of the three functions by hand on the same rectangular coordinate system. Verify your results with a graphing utility.$$\begin{aligned}&f(x)=(x-2)^{2}\\\&g(x)=(x+2)^{2}+2\\\&h(x)=-(x-2)^{2}-1\end{aligned}$$.
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Problem 10
Find the inverse function of \(f\) informally. Verify that \(f\left(f^{-1}(x)\right)=x\) and \(f^{-1}(f(x))=x.\) $$f(x)=x+3$$
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Problem 10
Determine whether each point lies on the graph of the equation. \(x^{2}+y^{2}=20\) (a) (3,-2) (b) (-4,2)
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Problem 11
Use a graphing utility to graph the function and estimate its domain and range. Then find the domain and range algebraically. $$f(x)=-2 x^{2}+3$$
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Problem 11
Sketch the graphs of the three functions by hand on the same rectangular coordinate system. Verify your results with a graphing utility.$$\begin{aligned}&f(x)=x^{2}\\\&g(x)=\frac{1}{2} x^{2}\\\&h(x)=(2 x)^{2}\end{aligned}$$.
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