Chapter 3
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Problem 35
Use a graphing utility to graph the two equations in the same viewing window. Use the graphs to verify that the expressions are equivalent. Verify the results algebraically. $$y_{1}=\frac{x^{4}-3 x^{2}-1}{x^{2}+5}, \quad y_{2}=x^{2}-8+\frac{39}{x^{2}+5}$$
2 step solution
Problem 35
Find all the zeros of the function and write the polynomial as a product of linear factors. Use a graphing utility to verify your results graphically. (If possible, use the graphing utility to verify the imaginary zeros.) $$g(x)=x^{4}-4 x^{3}+8 x^{2}-16 x+16$$
6 step solution
Problem 35
Describe the graph of the quadratic function. Identify the vertex and \(x\) -intercept(s). Use a graphing utility to verify your results. \(f(x)=-2 x^{2}+16 x-31\)
3 step solution
Problem 35
Use the Leading Coefficient Test to describe the right-hand and left-hand behavior of the graph of the polynomial function. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. \(h(t)=-\frac{2}{3}\left(t^{2}-5 t+3\right)\)
3 step solution
Problem 36
Determine the value that the function \(f\) approaches as the magnitude of \(x\) increases. Is \(f(x)\) greater than or less than this value when \(x\) is positive and large in magnitude? What about when \(x\) is negative and large in magnitude? $$f(x)=\frac{2 x-1}{x^{2}+1}$$
4 step solution
Problem 36
Write the complex conjugate of the complex number. Then multiply the number by its complex conjugate. $$-2+4 i$$
2 step solution
Problem 36
Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Determine its domain and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes. $$h(x)=\frac{2 x-1}{x+5}$$
5 step solution
Problem 36
Use a graphing utility to graph the two equations in the same viewing window. Use the graphs to verify that the expressions are equivalent. Verify the results algebraically. $$y_{1}=\frac{x^{4}+x^{2}-1}{x^{2}+1}, \quad y_{2}=x^{2}-\frac{1}{x^{2}+1}$$
3 step solution
Problem 36
Find all the zeros of the function and write the polynomial as a product of linear factors. Use a graphing utility to verify your results graphically. (If possible, use the graphing utility to verify the imaginary zeros.) $$h(x)=x^{4}+6 x^{3}+10 x^{2}+6 x+9$$
4 step solution
Problem 36
Describe the graph of the quadratic function. Identify the vertex and \(x\) -intercept(s). Use a graphing utility to verify your results. \(f(x)=-4 x^{2}+24 x-41\)
3 step solution
Problem 36
Use the Leading Coefficient Test to describe the right-hand and left-hand behavior of the graph of the polynomial function. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. \(f(s)=-\frac{7}{8}\left(s^{3}+5 s^{2}-7 s+1\right)\)
3 step solution
Problem 37
Find the zeros (if any) of the rational function. Use a graphing utility to verify your answer. $$f(x)=\frac{x^{2}-9}{x^{2}+5}$$
4 step solution
Problem 37
Write the complex conjugate of the complex number. Then multiply the number by its complex conjugate. $$-5 i$$
2 step solution
Problem 37
Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Determine its domain and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes. $$g(x)=\frac{5}{x^{2}+1}$$
4 step solution
Problem 37
Write the function in the form \(f(x)=(x-k) q(x)+r(x)\) for the given value of \(k\). Use a graphing utility to demonstrate that \(f(k)=r\). Value of \(k\) \(k=4\) \(k=-\frac{2}{3}\) \(k=\sqrt{2}\) \(k=-\sqrt{5}\) \(k=1-\sqrt{3}\) \(k=2+\sqrt{2}\) Function $$f(x)=x^{3}-x^{2}-14 x+11$$
4 step solution
Problem 37
(a) find all zeros of the function, (b) write the polynomial as a product of linear factors, and (c) use your factorization to determine the \(x\) -intercepts of the graph of the function. Use a graphing utility to verify that the real zeros are the only \(x\) -intercepts. $$f(x)=x^{2}-14 x+46$$
4 step solution
Problem 37
(a) find the zeros algebraically, (b) use a graphing utility to graph the function, and (c) use the graph to approximate any zeros and compare them with those from part (a). \(f(x)=3 x^{2}-12 x+3\)
4 step solution
Problem 38
Find the zeros (if any) of the rational function. Use a graphing utility to verify your answer. $$h(x)=\frac{x^{3}+8}{x^{2}-11}$$
3 step solution
Problem 38
Write the complex conjugate of the complex number. Then multiply the number by its complex conjugate. $$8 i$$
2 step solution
Problem 38
Write the function in the form \(f(x)=(x-k) q(x)+r(x)\) for the given value of \(k\). Use a graphing utility to demonstrate that \(f(k)=r\). Value of \(k\) \(k=4\) \(k=-\frac{2}{3}\) \(k=\sqrt{2}\) \(k=-\sqrt{5}\) \(k=1-\sqrt{3}\) \(k=2+\sqrt{2}\) Function $$f(x)=15 x^{4}+10 x^{3}-6 x^{2}+14$$
6 step solution
Problem 38
Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Determine its domain and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes. $$g(x)=-\frac{x}{(x-2)^{2}}$$
3 step solution
Problem 38
(a) find all zeros of the function, (b) write the polynomial as a product of linear factors, and (c) use your factorization to determine the \(x\) -intercepts of the graph of the function. Use a graphing utility to verify that the real zeros are the only \(x\) -intercepts. $$f(x)=x^{2}-12 x+34$$
4 step solution
Problem 38
(a) find the zeros algebraically, (b) use a graphing utility to graph the function, and (c) use the graph to approximate any zeros and compare them with those from part (a). \(g(x)=5 x^{2}-10 x-5\)
4 step solution
Problem 39
Find the zeros (if any) of the rational function. Use a graphing utility to verify your answer. $$g(x)=1+\frac{6}{x-3}$$
4 step solution
Problem 39
Write the function in the form \(f(x)=(x-k) q(x)+r(x)\) for the given value of \(k\). Use a graphing utility to demonstrate that \(f(k)=r\). Value of \(k\) \(k=4\) \(k=-\frac{2}{3}\) \(k=\sqrt{2}\) \(k=-\sqrt{5}\) \(k=1-\sqrt{3}\) \(k=2+\sqrt{2}\) Function $$f(x)=x^{3}+3 x^{2}-2 x-14$$
4 step solution
Problem 39
Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Determine its domain and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes. $$f(x)=\frac{x+1}{x^{2}-x-6}$$
4 step solution
Problem 39
(a) find all zeros of the function, (b) write the polynomial as a product of linear factors, and (c) use your factorization to determine the \(x\) -intercepts of the graph of the function. Use a graphing utility to verify that the real zeros are the only \(x\) -intercepts. $$f(x)=2 x^{3}-3 x^{2}+8 x-12$$
5 step solution
Problem 39
Write the standard form of the quadratic function that has the indicated vertex and whose graph passes through the given point. Use a graphing utility to verify your result. Vertex: (-2,5) Point: (0,9)
3 step solution
Problem 39
(a) find the zeros algebraically, (b) use a graphing utility to graph the function, and (c) use the graph to approximate any zeros and compare them with those from part (a). \(g(t)=\frac{1}{2} t^{4}-\frac{1}{2}\)
3 step solution
Problem 40
Find the zeros (if any) of the rational function. Use a graphing utility to verify your answer. $$f(x)=3-\frac{-12}{x^{2}+2}$$
4 step solution
Problem 40
Write the function in the form \(f(x)=(x-k) q(x)+r(x)\) for the given value of \(k\). Use a graphing utility to demonstrate that \(f(k)=r\). Value of \(k\) \(k=4\) \(k=-\frac{2}{3}\) \(k=\sqrt{2}\) \(k=-\sqrt{5}\) \(k=1-\sqrt{3}\) \(k=2+\sqrt{2}\) Function $$f(x)=x^{3}+2 x^{2}-5 x-4$$
3 step solution
Problem 40
Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Determine its domain and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes. $$f(x)=\frac{x+4}{x^{2}+x-6}$$
4 step solution
Problem 40
(a) find all zeros of the function, (b) write the polynomial as a product of linear factors, and (c) use your factorization to determine the \(x\) -intercepts of the graph of the function. Use a graphing utility to verify that the real zeros are the only \(x\) -intercepts. $$f(x)=2 x^{3}-5 x^{2}+18 x-45$$
5 step solution
Problem 40
Write the standard form of the quadratic function that has the indicated vertex and whose graph passes through the given point. Use a graphing utility to verify your result. Vertex: (4,1) Point: (6,-7)
4 step solution
Problem 40
(a) find the zeros algebraically, (b) use a graphing utility to graph the function, and (c) use the graph to approximate any zeros and compare them with those from part (a). \(y=\frac{1}{4} x^{3}\left(x^{2}-9\right)\)
3 step solution
Problem 41
Find the zeros (if any) of the rational function. Use a graphing utility to verify your answer. $$h(x)=\frac{x^{2}-x-20}{x^{2}+7}$$
4 step solution
Problem 41
Write the function in the form \(f(x)=(x-k) q(x)+r(x)\) for the given value of \(k\). Use a graphing utility to demonstrate that \(f(k)=r\). Value of \(k\) \(k=4\) \(k=-\frac{2}{3}\) \(k=\sqrt{2}\) \(k=-\sqrt{5}\) \(k=1-\sqrt{3}\) \(k=2+\sqrt{2}\) Function $$f(x)=4 x^{3}-6 x^{2}-12 x-4$$
4 step solution
Problem 41
Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Determine its domain and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes. $$f(x)=\frac{20 x}{x^{2}+1}-\frac{1}{x}$$
4 step solution
Problem 41
(a) find all zeros of the function, (b) write the polynomial as a product of linear factors, and (c) use your factorization to determine the \(x\) -intercepts of the graph of the function. Use a graphing utility to verify that the real zeros are the only \(x\) -intercepts. $$f(x)=x^{3}-11 x+150$$
4 step solution
Problem 41
Write the standard form of the quadratic function that has the indicated vertex and whose graph passes through the given point. Use a graphing utility to verify your result. Vertex: (1,-2)\(; \quad\) Point: (-1,14)
3 step solution
Problem 41
(a) find the zeros algebraically, (b) use a graphing utility to graph the function, and (c) use the graph to approximate any zeros and compare them with those from part (a). \(f(x)=x^{5}+x^{3}-6 x\)
3 step solution
Problem 42
Find the zeros (if any) of the rational function. Use a graphing utility to verify your answer. $$g(x)=\frac{x^{2}-8 x+12}{x^{2}+4}$$
4 step solution
Problem 42
Write the function in the form \(f(x)=(x-k) q(x)+r(x)\) for the given value of \(k\). Use a graphing utility to demonstrate that \(f(k)=r\). Value of \(k\) \(k=4\) \(k=-\frac{2}{3}\) \(k=\sqrt{2}\) \(k=-\sqrt{5}\) \(k=1-\sqrt{3}\) \(k=2+\sqrt{2}\) Function $$f(x)=-3 x^{3}+8 x^{2}+10 x-8$$
4 step solution
Problem 42
Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Determine its domain and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes. $$f(x)=5\left(\frac{1}{x-4}-\frac{1}{x+2}\right)$$
4 step solution
Problem 42
(a) find all zeros of the function, (b) write the polynomial as a product of linear factors, and (c) use your factorization to determine the \(x\) -intercepts of the graph of the function. Use a graphing utility to verify that the real zeros are the only \(x\) -intercepts. $$f(x)=x^{3}+10 x^{2}+33 x+34$$
4 step solution
Problem 42
Write the standard form of the quadratic function that has the indicated vertex and whose graph passes through the given point. Use a graphing utility to verify your result. Vertex: (-4,-1) Point: (-2,4)
3 step solution
Problem 42
(a) find the zeros algebraically, (b) use a graphing utility to graph the function, and (c) use the graph to approximate any zeros and compare them with those from part (a). \(g(t)=t^{5}-6 t^{3}+9 t\)
4 step solution
Problem 43
Find the zeros (if any) of the rational function. Use a graphing utility to verify your answer. $$h(x)=\frac{2 x^{2}+11 x+5}{3 x^{2}+13 x-10}$$
4 step solution
Problem 43
Use a graphing utility to graph the function. What do you observe about its asymptotes? $$h(x)=\frac{6 x}{\sqrt{x^{2}+1}}$$
3 step solution
Problem 43
Use the Remainder Theorem and synthetic division to evaluate the function at each given value. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. \(f(x)=2 x^{3}-7 x+3\) (a) \(f(1)\) (b) \(f(-2)\) (c) \(f\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\) (d) \(f(2)\)
5 step solution