Chapter 8

Algebra Form and Function · 134 exercises

Problem 1

In Exercises \(1-4,\) state in words the inverse operation. Subtract 8

3 step solution

Problem 1

The graph of the function \(g(x)\) is a horizontal and/or vertical shift of the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3},\) shown in Figure \(8.19 .\) For each of the shifts described, sketch the graph of \(g(x)\) and find a formula for \(g(x)\). Shifted vertically up 3 units.

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Problem 1

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ m(x)=9-x $$

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Problem 1

Use substitution to compose the two functions. $$ y=u^{4} \text { and } u=x+1 $$

3 step solution

Problem 2

If we compose the two functions \(w=f(s)\) and \(q=\) \(g(w)\) using substitution, what is the input variable of the resulting function? What is the output variable?

4 step solution

Problem 2

State in words the inverse operation. Divide by 10 .

2 step solution

Problem 2

The graph of the function \(g(x)\) is a horizontal and/or vertical shift of the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3},\) shown in Figure \(8.19 .\) For each of the shifts described, sketch the graph of \(g(x)\) and find a formula for \(g(x)\). Shifted vertically down 2 units.

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Problem 2

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ y=x^{2} $$

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Problem 2

Use substitution to compose the two functions. $$ y=5 u^{3} \text { and } u=3-4 x $$

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Problem 3

The graph of the function \(g(x)\) is a horizontal and/or vertical shift of the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3},\) shown in Figure \(8.19 .\) For each of the shifts described, sketch the graph of \(g(x)\) and find a formula for \(g(x)\). Shifted horizontally to the left 1 unit.

4 step solution

Problem 3

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ y=7 $$

3 step solution

Problem 3

Use substitution to compose the two functions. $$ w=r^{2}+5 \text { and } r=t^{3} $$

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Problem 4

State in words the inverse operation. Take the ninth root.

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Problem 4

The graph of the function \(g(x)\) is a horizontal and/or vertical shift of the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3},\) shown in Figure \(8.19 .\) For each of the shifts described, sketch the graph of \(g(x)\) and find a formula for \(g(x)\). Shifted horizontally to the right 2 units.

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Problem 4

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ y=x^{2}-3 $$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Use substitution to compose the two functions. $$ p=2 q^{4} \text { and } D=5 p-1 $$

4 step solution

Problem 5

In Exercises \(5-8,\) find the sequence of operations to undo the sequence given. Multiply by 5 and then subtract \(2 .\)

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Problem 5

The graph of the function \(g(x)\) is a horizontal and/or vertical shift of the graph of \(f(x)=x^{3},\) shown in Figure \(8.19 .\) For each of the shifts described, sketch the graph of \(g(x)\) and find a formula for \(g(x)\). Shifted vertically down 3 units and horizontally to the left 1 unit.

5 step solution

Problem 5

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ f(x)=x-3 $$

2 step solution

Problem 5

Use substitution to compose the two functions. $$ w=5 s^{3} \text { and } q=3+2 w $$

3 step solution

Problem 6

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ y=5 x-1 $$

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Problem 6

Use substitution to compose the two functions. $$ P=3 q^{2}+1 \text { and } q=2 r^{3} $$

4 step solution

Problem 7

Find the sequence of operations to undo the sequence given. Raise to the \(5^{\text {th }}\) power and then multiply by 2 .

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Problem 7

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{x-4}} $$

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Problem 7

Use substitution to compose the two functions. $$ y=u^{2}+u+1 \text { and } u=x^{2} $$

3 step solution

Problem 8

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ y=\sqrt{x}+1 $$

6 step solution

Problem 8

Use substitution to compose the two functions. $$ y=2 u^{2}+5 u+7 \text { and } u=3 x^{3} $$

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Problem 9

In Exercises \(9-12,\) show that composing the functions in either order gets us back to where we started. $$ y=7 x-5 \text { and } x=\frac{y+5}{7} $$

4 step solution

Problem 9

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ y=\sqrt{x+1} $$

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Problem 9

Express the function as a composition of two simpler functions. $$ y=\sqrt{x^{2}+1} $$

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Problem 10

Show that composing the functions in either order gets us back to where we started. $$ y=8 x^{3} \text { and } x=\sqrt[3]{\frac{y}{8}} $$

3 step solution

Problem 10

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ y=\frac{1}{x-2} $$

6 step solution

Problem 10

Express the function as a composition of two simpler functions. $$ y=5(x-2)^{3} $$

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Problem 11

Show that composing the functions in either order gets us back to where we started. $$ y=x^{5}+1 \text { and } x=\sqrt[5]{y-1} $$

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Problem 11

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{x+1}+3 $$

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Problem 11

Express the function as a composition of two simpler functions. $$ y=3 x^{3}-2 $$

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Problem 12

Show that composing the functions in either order gets us back to where we started. $$ y=\frac{10+x}{3} \text { and } x=3 y-10 $$

5 step solution

Problem 12

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ y=\sqrt{2 x-4} $$

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Problem 12

In the form \(y=\) \(k \cdot(h(x))^{p}\) for some function \(h(x)\). $$ y=\frac{(2 x+1)^{5}}{3} $$

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Problem 13

In Exercises \(13-14\) (a) Write a function of \(x\) that performs the operations described. (b) Find the inverse and describe in words the sequence of operations in the inverse. Raise \(x\) to the fifth power, multiply by \(8,\) and then add \(4 .\)

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Problem 13

Find (a) The domain. (b) The range. $$ h(z)=5+\sqrt{z-25} $$

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Problem 13

In the form \(y=\) \(k \cdot(h(x))^{p}\) for some function \(h(x)\). $$ y=\frac{17}{\left(1-x^{3}\right)^{4}} $$

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Problem 14

The graphs are horizontal and/or vertical shifts of the graph of \(y=x^{2}\). Find a formula for each function graphed.

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Problem 14

(a) Write a function of \(x\) that performs the operations described. (b) Find the inverse and describe in words the sequence of operations in the inverse. Subtract 5 , divide by 2 , and take the cube root.

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Problem 14

A restaurant is open from \(2 \mathrm{pm}\) to 2 am each day, and a maximum of 200 clients can fit inside. If \(f(t)\) is the number of clients in the restaurant \(t\) hours after \(2 \mathrm{pm}\) each day, (a) What is reasonable domain for \(f ?\) (b) What is a reasonable range for \(f ?\)

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Problem 14

In the form \(y=\) \(k \cdot(h(x))^{p}\) for some function \(h(x)\). $$ y=\sqrt{5-x^{3}} $$

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Problem 15

In the form \(y=\) \(k \cdot(h(x))^{p}\) for some function \(h(x)\). $$ y=\frac{2}{\sqrt{1+\frac{1}{x}}} $$

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Problem 15

A car's average gas mileage, \(G,\) is a function \(f(v)\) of the average speed driven, \(v\). What is a reasonable domain for \(f(v)\) ?

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Problem 16

In the form \(y=\) \(k \cdot(h(x))^{p}\) for some function \(h(x)\). $$ y=100(1+\sqrt{x})^{4} $$

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Problem 17

In the form \(y=\) \(k \cdot(h(x))^{p}\) for some function \(h(x)\). $$ y=\left(1+x+x^{2}\right)^{3} $$

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