Chapter 5
College Algebra · 590 exercises
Problem 57
For the following exercises, use the given information to answer the questions. The current in a circuit varies inversely with its resistance measured in ohms. When the current in a circuit is 40 amperes, the resistance is 10 ohms. Find the current if the resistance is \(12 \mathrm{ohms}\).
3 step solution
Problem 57
For the following exercises, graph the polynomial functions using a calculator. Based on the graph, determine the intercepts and the end behavior. $$ f(x)=x^{4}-81 $$
5 step solution
Problem 57
For the following exercises, use the vertex of the graph of the quadratic function and the direction the graph opens to find the domain and range of the function. Vertex \((-1,2)\) opens down.
3 step solution
Problem 57
Graph the polynomial functions using a calculator. Based on the graph, determine the intercepts and the end behavior. $$f(x)=x^{4}-81$$
5 step solution
Problem 58
For the following exercises, list all possible rational zeros for the functions. \(f(x)=3 x^{3}+5 x^{2}-5 x+4\)
4 step solution
Problem 58
For the following exercises, determine the function described and then use it to answer the question. The volume, \(V,\) of a sphere in terms of its radius,r is given by \(V(r)=\frac{4}{3} \pi r^{3}\) . Express \(r\) as a function of \(V,\) and find the radius of a sphere with volume of 200 cubic feet.
6 step solution
Problem 58
For the following exercises, use the given information to answer the questions. The force exerted by the wind on a plane surface varies jointly with the square of the velocity of the wind and with the area of the plane surface. If the area of the surface is 40 square feet surface and the wind velocity is 20 miles per hour, the resulting force is 15 pounds. Find the force on a surface of 65 square feet with a velocity of 30 miles per hour.
4 step solution
Problem 58
For the following exercises, graph the polynomial functions using a calculator. Based on the graph, determine the intercepts and the end behavior. $$ f(x)=-x^{3}+x^{2}+2 x $$
5 step solution
Problem 58
For the following exercises, use a calculator with CAS to answer the questions. Consider \(\frac{x^{k}}{x-1}\) with \(k=1,2,3 .\) What do you expect the result to be if \(k=4 ?\)
5 step solution
Problem 58
For the following exercises, use the vertex of the graph of the quadratic function and the direction the graph opens to find the domain and range of the function. Vertex \((-5,11),\) opens down.
3 step solution
Problem 58
Graph the polynomial functions using a calculator. Based on the graph, determine the intercepts and the end behavior. $$f(x)=-x^{3}+x^{2}+2 x$$
6 step solution
Problem 59
For the following exercises, list all possible rational zeros for the functions. \(f(x)=6 x^{4}-10 x^{2}+13 x+1\)
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Problem 59
For the following exercises, use the given information to answer the questions. The horsepower (hp) that a shaft an safely transmit varies jointly with its speed (in revolutions per minute (rpm)) and the cube of the diameter. If the shaft \(\mathrm{fa}\) certain material 3 inches in diameter can transmit 45 hp at \(100 \mathrm{rpm},\) what must the diameter be in order to transmit \(60 \mathrm{hp}\) at \(150 \mathrm{rpm} ?\)
4 step solution
Problem 59
For the following exercises, graph the polynomial functions using a calculator. Based on the graph, determine the intercepts and the end behavior. $$ f(x)=x^{3}-2 x^{2}-15 x $$
5 step solution
Problem 59
For the following exercises, use synthetic division to determine the quotient involving a complex number. $$ \frac{x+1}{x-i} $$
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Problem 59
For the following exercises, use the vertex of the graph of the quadratic function and the direction the graph opens to find the domain and range of the function. Vertex \((-100,100),\) opens up.
3 step solution
Problem 59
Graph the polynomial functions using a calculator. Based on the graph, determine the intercepts and the end behavior. $$f(x)=x^{3}-2 x^{2}-15 x$$
5 step solution
Problem 60
For the following exercises, list all possible rational zeros for the functions. \(f(x)=4 x^{5}-10 x^{4}+8 x^{3}+x^{2}-8\)
5 step solution
Problem 60
For the following exercises, determine the function described and then use it to answer the question. A container holds 100 \(\mathrm{ml}\) of a solution that is 25 \(\mathrm{ml}\) acid. If \(n \mathrm{ml}\) of a solution that is 60\(\%\) acid is added, the function \(C(n)=\frac{25+0.6 n}{100+n}\) gives the concentration, \(C,\) as a function of the number of ml added, \(n .\) Express \(n\) as a function of \(C\) and determine the number of \(m 1\) that need to be added to have a solution that is 50\(\%\) acid.
5 step solution
Problem 60
For the following exercises, use the given information to answer the questions. The kinetic energy \(K\) of a moving object varies jointly with its mass \(m\) and the square of its velocity \(v\) . If an object weighing 40 kilograms with a velocity of 15 meters per second has a kinetic energy of 1000 joules, find the kinetic energy if the velocity is increased to 20 meters per second.
5 step solution
Problem 60
For the following exercises, graph the polynomial functions using a calculator. Based on the graph, determine the intercepts and the end behavior. $$ f(x)=x^{3}-0.01 x $$
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Problem 60
For the following exercises, use synthetic division to determine the quotient involving a complex number. $$ \frac{x^{2}+1}{x-i} $$
5 step solution
Problem 60
For the following exercises, write the equation of the quadratic function that contains the given point and has the same shape as the given function. Contains \((1,1)\) and has shape of \(f(x)=2 x^{2}\) Vertex is on the \(y\) -axis.
4 step solution
Problem 60
Graph the polynomial functions using a calculator. Based on the graph, determine the intercepts and the end behavior. $$f(x)=x^{3}-0.01 x$$
5 step solution
Problem 61
For the following exercises, determine the function described and then use it to answer the question. The period \(T,\) in seconds, of a simple pendulum as a function of its length \(l,\) in feet, is given by \(T(l)=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{32.2}} .\) Express \(l\) as a function of \(T\) and determine the length of a pendulum with period of 2 seconds.
5 step solution
Problem 61
For the following exercises, use your calculator to graph the polynomial function. Based on the graph, find the rational zeros. All real solutions are rational. \(f(x)=6 x^{3}-7 x^{2}+1\)
4 step solution
Problem 61
For the following exercises, use the information about the graph of a polynomial function to determine the function. Assume the leading coefficient is 1 or -1 . There may be more than one correct answer. Th \(y\) -intercept is (0,-4) . The \(x\) -intercepts are (-2,0) , \((2,0) .\) Degree is \(2 .\) End behavior: as \(x \rightarrow-\infty,\) \(f(x) \rightarrow \infty,\) as \(x \rightarrow \infty, f(x) \rightarrow \infty\)
4 step solution
Problem 61
For the following exercises, use synthetic division to determine the quotient involving a complex number. $$ \frac{x+1}{x+i} $$
5 step solution
Problem 61
For the following exercises, use the given information about the polynomial graph to write the equation. Degree \(5 .\) Double zero at \(x=1\) , and triple zero at \(x=3 .\) Passes through the point \((2,15) .\)
4 step solution
Problem 61
Use the information about the graph of a polynomial function to determine the function. Assume the leading coefficient is 1 or ?1. There may be more than one correct answer. The \(y\) -intercept is \((0,-4) .\) The \(x\) -intercepts are \((-2,0),\) \((2,0) .\) Degree is \(2 .\) End behavior: as \(x \rightarrow-\infty,\) \(f(x) \rightarrow \infty,\) as \(x \rightarrow \infty, f(x) \rightarrow \infty.\)
5 step solution
Problem 61
For the following exercises, write the equation of the quadratic function that contains the given point and has the same shape as the given function. Contains (-1,4) and has the shape of \(f(x)=2 x^{2}\). Vertex is on the \(y\) -axis.
5 step solution
Problem 62
For the following exercises, determine the function described and then use it to answer the question. The volume of a cylinder, \(V\) , in terms of radius,r and height, \(h,\) is given by \(V=\pi r^{2} h .\) If a cylinder has a height of 6 meters, express the radius as a function of \(V\) and find the radius of a cylinder with volume of 300 cubic meters.
2 step solution
Problem 62
For the following exercises, use your calculator to graph the polynomial function. Based on the graph, find the rational zeros. All real solutions are rational. \(f(x)=4 x^{3}-4 x^{2}-13 x-5\)
5 step solution
Problem 62
For the following exercises, use the information about the graph of a polynomial function to determine the function. Assume the leading coefficient is 1 or -1 . There may be more than one correct answer. Th \(y\) -intercept is (0,9) . The \(x\) -intercepts are (-3,0) , (3,0) . Degree is 2. End behavior: as \(x \rightarrow-\infty\), \(f(x) \rightarrow-\infty,\) as \(x \rightarrow \infty, f(x) \rightarrow-\infty\)
5 step solution
Problem 62
For the following exercises, use synthetic division to determine the quotient involving a complex number. $$ \frac{x^{2}+1}{x+i} $$
4 step solution
Problem 62
For the following exercises, use the given information about the polynomial graph to write the equation.Degree \(3 .\) Zeros at \(x=4, x=3,\) and \(x=2\) \(y\) -intercept at \((0,-24)\)
5 step solution
Problem 62
Use the information about the graph of a polynomial function to determine the function. Assume the leading coefficient is 1 or ?1. There may be more than one correct answer. The \(y\) -intercept is \((0,9) .\) The \(x\) -intercepts are \((-3,0),\) \((3,0) .\) Degree is \(2 .\) End behavior: as \(x \rightarrow-\infty,\) \(f(x) \rightarrow-\infty,\) as \(x \rightarrow \infty, f(x) \rightarrow-\infty.\)
5 step solution
Problem 62
For the following exercises, write the equation of the quadratic function that contains the given point and has the same shape as the given function. Contains (2,3) and has the shape of \(f(x)=3 x^{2}\) Vertex is on the \(y\) -axis.
4 step solution
Problem 63
For the following exercises, use your calculator to graph the polynomial function. Based on the graph, find the rational zeros. All real solutions are rational. \(f(x)=8 x^{3}-6 x^{2}-23 x+6\)
4 step solution
Problem 63
For the following exercises, use the information about the graph of a polynomial function to determine the function. Assume the leading coefficient is 1 or -1 . There may be more than one correct answer. Th \(y\) -intercept is (0,0) . The \(x\) -intercepts are (0,0) , (2,0) . Degree is 3 . End behavior: as \(x \rightarrow-\infty\), \(f(x) \rightarrow-\infty,\) as \(x \rightarrow \infty, f(x) \rightarrow \infty\)
4 step solution
Problem 63
For the following exercises, use synthetic division to determine the quotient involving a complex number. $$ \frac{x^{3}+1}{x-i} $$
5 step solution
Problem 63
For the following exercises, use the given information about the polynomial graph to write the equation. Degree \(3 .\) Zeros at \(x=-3, x=-2\) and \(x=1\) \(y\) -intercept at \((0,12)\)
4 step solution
Problem 63
For the following exercises, write the equation of the quadratic function that contains the given point and has the same shape as the given function. Contains \((1,-3)\) and has the shape of \(f(x)=-x^{2}\) Vertex is on the \(y\) -axis.
4 step solution
Problem 63
Use the information about the graph of a polynomial function to determine the function. Assume the leading coefficient is 1 or ?1. There may be more than one correct answer. The \(y\) -intercept is \((0,0) .\) The \(x\) -intercepts are \((0,0),\) \((2,0) .\) Degree is \(3 .\) End behavior: as \(x \rightarrow-\infty,\) \(f(x) \rightarrow-\infty,\) as \(x \rightarrow \infty, f(x) \rightarrow \infty.\)
4 step solution
Problem 64
For the following exercises, determine the function described and then use it to answer the question. The volume of a right circular cone, \(V,\) in terms of its radius, \(r\) , and its height, \(h,\) is given by \(V=\frac{1}{3} \pi r^{2} h .\) Express \(r\) in terms of \(h\) if the height of the cone is 12 feet and find the radius of a cone with volume of 50 cubic inches.
4 step solution
Problem 64
For the following exercises, use your calculator to graph the polynomial function. Based on the graph, find the rational zeros. All real solutions are rational. \(f(x)=12 x^{4}+55 x^{3}+12 x^{2}-117 x+54\)
4 step solution
Problem 64
For the following exercises, use the information about the graph of a polynomial function to determine the function. Assume the leading coefficient is 1 or -1 . There may be more than one correct answer. Th \(y\) -intercept is (0,1) . The \(x\) -intercept is (1,0) . Degree is \(3 .\) End behavior: as \(x \rightarrow-\infty, f(x) \rightarrow \infty,\) as \(x \rightarrow \infty, f(x) \rightarrow-\infty\)
6 step solution
Problem 64
For the following exercises, use the given length and area of a rectangle to express the width algebraically. Length is \(x+5,\) area is \(2 x^{2}+9 x-5\)
5 step solution
Problem 64
For the following exercises, use the given information about the polynomial graph to write the equation. Degree \(5 .\) Roots of multiplicity 2 at \(x=-3\) and \(x=2\) and a root of multiplicity 1 at \(x=-2 . y\) -intercept at \((0,4)\)
5 step solution
Problem 64
For the following exercises, write the equation of the quadratic function that contains the given point and has the same shape as the given function. Contains \((4,3)\) and has the shape of \(f(x)=5 x^{2}\) Vertex is on the \(y\) -axis.
3 step solution