Chapter 5

College Algebra · 590 exercises

Problem 22

For the following exercises, determine the domain and range of the quadratic function. $$ f(x)=-2(x+3)^{2}-6 $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

For the following exercises, write an equation describing the relationship of the given variables. \(y\) varies jointly as \(x\) and \(z\) and inversely as the square root of \(w\) and the square of \(t\). When \(x=3, z=1, w=25\), and \(t=2,\) then \(y=6\).

5 step solution

Problem 23

For the following exercises, find the \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercepts for the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{x^{2}+x+6}{x^{2}-10 x+24} $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

For the following exercises, find the inverse of the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{3}{x-4} $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

For the following exercises, use the Rational Zero Theorem to find all real zeros. $$ 2 x^{3}+7 x^{2}-10 x-24=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 23

For the following exercises, determine the end behavior of the functions. $$ f(x)=x^{2}\left(2 x^{3}-x+1\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

For the following exercises, use synthetic division to find the quotient. $$ \left(4 x^{3}-5 x^{2}+13\right) \div(x+4) $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

For the following exercises, find the \(x\) - or \(t\) -intercepts of the polynomial functions. $$ f(x)=x^{5}-5 x^{3}+4 x $$

7 step solution

Problem 23

Determine the end behavior of the functions. $$f(x)=x^{2}\left(2 x^{3}-x+1\right)$$

4 step solution

Problem 23

For the following exercises, determine the domain and range of the quadratic function. $$ f(x)=x^{2}+6 x+4 $$

5 step solution

Problem 24

For the following exercises, use the given information to find the unknown value. \(y\) varies directly as \(x\). When \(x=3\), then \(y=12\). Find \(y\) when \(x=20\).

3 step solution

Problem 24

For the following exercises, find the \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercepts for the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{94-2 x^{2}}{3 x^{2}-12} $$

2 step solution

Problem 24

For the following exercises, find the inverse of the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{x+3}{x+7} $$

9 step solution

Problem 24

For the following exercises, use the Rational Zero Theorem to find all real zeros. $$ x^{3}+2 x^{2}-9 x-18=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 24

For the following exercises, determine the end behavior of the functions. $$ f(x)=(2-x)^{7} $$

3 step solution

Problem 24

For the following exercises, use synthetic division to find the quotient. $$ \left(x^{3}-3 x+2\right) \div(x+2) $$

7 step solution

Problem 24

For the following exercises, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to confirm that the given polynomial has at least one zero within the given interval. $$ f(x)=x^{3}-9 x, \text { between } x=-4 \text { and } x=-2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 24

Determine the end behavior of the functions. $$f(x)=(2-x)^{7}$$

4 step solution

Problem 24

For the following exercises, determine the domain and range of the quadratic function. $$ f(x)=2 x^{2}-4 x+2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 25

For the following exercises, use the given information to find the unknown value. \(y\) varies directly as the square of \(x\). When \(x=2\), then \(y=16 .\) Find \(y\) when \(x=8\).

4 step solution

Problem 25

For the following exercises, describe the local and end behavior of the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{x}{2 x+1} $$

6 step solution

Problem 25

For the following exercises, find the inverse of the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{x-2}{x+7} $$

4 step solution

Problem 25

For the following exercises, use the Rational Zero Theorem to find all real zeros. $$ x^{3}+5 x^{2}-16 x-80=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 25

For the following exercises, find the intercepts of the functions. $$ f(t)=2(t-1)(t+2)(t-3) $$

4 step solution

Problem 25

For the following exercises, use synthetic division to find the quotient. $$ \left(x^{3}-21 x^{2}+147 x-343\right) \div(x-7) $$

6 step solution

Problem 25

For the following exercises, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to confirm that the given polynomial has at least one zero within the given interval. \(f(x)=x^{3}-9 x,\) between \(x=2\) and \(x=4\)

3 step solution

Problem 25

Find the intercepts of the functions. $$f(t)=2(t-1)(t+2)(t-3)$$

4 step solution

Problem 25

For the following exercises, determine the domain and range of the quadratic function. $$ k(x)=3 x^{2}-6 x-9 $$

6 step solution

Problem 26

For the following exercises, use the given information to find the unknown value. \(y\) varies directly as the cube of \(x\). When \(x=3\), then \(y=5 .\) Find \(y\) when \(x=4\).

5 step solution

Problem 26

For the following exercises, describe the local and end behavior of the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{2 x}{x-6} $$

3 step solution

Problem 26

For the following exercises, use the Rational Zero Theorem to find all real zeros. $$ x^{3}-3 x^{2}-25 x+75=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 26

For the following exercises, find the inverse of the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{3 x+4}{5-4 x} $$

8 step solution

Problem 26

For the following exercises, determine the end behavior of the functions. $$ g(n)=-2(3 n-1)(2 n+1) $$

3 step solution

Problem 26

For the following exercises, use synthetic division to find the quotient. $$ \left(x^{3}-15 x^{2}+75 x-125\right) \div(x-5) $$

5 step solution

Problem 26

For the following exercises, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to confirm that the given polynomial has at least one zero within the given interval. \(f(x)=x^{5}-2 x,\) between \(x=1\) and \(x=2\)

5 step solution

Problem 26

Find the intercepts of the functions. $$g(n)=-2(3 n-1)(2 n+1)$$

6 step solution

Problem 26

For the following exercises, use the vertex \((h, k)\) and a point on the graph \((x, y)\) to find the general form of the equation of the quadratic function. $$ (h, k)=(2,0),(x, y)=(4,4) $$

6 step solution

Problem 27

For the following exercises, use the given information to find the unknown value. \(y\) varies directly as the square root of \(x\). When \(x=16,\) then \(y=4\). Find \(y\) when \(x=36\).

3 step solution

Problem 27

For the following exercises, describe the local and end behavior of the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{-2 x}{x-6} $$

4 step solution

Problem 27

For the following exercises, use the Rational Zero Theorem to find all real zeros. $$ 2 x^{3}-3 x^{2}-32 x-15=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 27

For the following exercises, find the inverse of the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{5 x+1}{2-5 x} $$

7 step solution

Problem 27

For the following exercises, determine the end behavior of the functions. $$ f(x)=x^{4}-16 $$

4 step solution

Problem 27

For the following exercises, use synthetic division to find the quotient. $$ \left(9 x^{3}-x+2\right) \div(3 x-1) $$

3 step solution

Problem 27

For the following exercises, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to confirm that the given polynomial has at least one zero within the given interval. \(f(x)=-x^{4}+4,\) between \(x=1\) and \(x=3\)

4 step solution

Problem 27

Find the intercepts of the functions. $$f(x)=x^{4}-16$$

2 step solution

Problem 27

For the following exercises, use the vertex \((h, k)\) and a point on the graph \((x, y)\) to find the general form of the equation of the quadratic function. $$ (h, k)=(-2,-1),(x, y)=(-4,3) $$

5 step solution

Problem 28

For the following exercises, use the given information to find the unknown value. \(y\) varies directly as the cube root of \(x\). When \(x=125,\) then \(y=15 .\) Find \(y\) when \(x=1,000 .\)

4 step solution

Problem 28

For the following exercises, describe the local and end behavior of the functions. $$ f(x)=\frac{x^{2}-4 x+3}{x^{2}-4 x-5} $$

4 step solution

Problem 28

For the following exercises, use the Rational Zero Theorem to find all real zeros. $$ 2 x^{3}+x^{2}-7 x-6=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 28

For the following exercises, find the inverse of the functions. $$ f(x)=x^{2}+2 x,[-1, \infty) $$

6 step solution

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