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