Chapter 2
College Algebra · 491 exercises
Problem 42
Evaluate each piecewise function at the given values of the independent variable. $$h(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{ccc}\frac{x^{2}-25}{x-5} & \text { if } & x \neq 5 \\\10 & \text { if } & x-5\end{array}\right.$$ $$a. h(7)$$ $$b. h(0)$$ $$c. h(5)$$
3 step solution
Problem 42
graph the given functions, \(f\) and \(g,\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. Select integers for \(x\), starting with \(-2\) and ending with \(2 .\) Once you have obtained your graphts, describe how the graph of \(g\) is related to the graph of \(f\) $$ f(x)--2 x, g(x)--2 x+3 $$
3 step solution
Problem 43
a. Find an equation for \(f^{-1}(x)\). b. Graph \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. c. Use interval notation to give the domain and the range of \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\). $$ f(x)=(x-1)^{2}, x \leq 1 $$
3 step solution
Problem 43
Determine whether each statement makes sense or does not make sense, and explain your reasoning. Determine the value of \(A\) so that the line whose equation is \(A x+y-2-0\) is perpendicular to the line containing the points \((1,-3)\) and \((-2,4)\).
3 step solution
Problem 43
Give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. $$(x-3)^{2}+(y-1)^{2}=36$$
4 step solution
Problem 43
Give the slope and \(y\) -intercept of each line Whose equation is given. Then graph the r function. \(f(x)-\frac{3}{4} x-2\)
2 step solution
Problem 43
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{rll}-x & \text { if } & x<0 \\\x & \text { if } & x \geq 0\end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 43
graph the given functions, \(f\) and \(g,\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. Select integers for \(x\), starting with \(-2\) and ending with \(2 .\) Once you have obtained your graphts, describe how the graph of \(g\) is related to the graph of \(f\) $$ f(x)-x^{2}, g(x)-x^{2}+1 $$
4 step solution
Problem 44
a. Find an equation for \(f^{-1}(x)\). b. Graph \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. c. Use interval notation to give the domain and the range of \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\). $$ f(x)=(x-1)^{2}, x \geq 1 $$
3 step solution
Problem 44
Give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. $$(x-2)^{2}+(y-3)^{2}=16$$
3 step solution
Problem 44
Give the slope and \(y\) -intercept of each line Whose equation is given. Then graph the r function. \(f(x)-\frac{3}{4} x-3\)
3 step solution
Problem 44
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{rll}x & \text { if } & x<0 \\\\-x & \text { if } & x \geq 0\end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 44
graph the given functions, \(f\) and \(g,\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. Select integers for \(x\), starting with \(-2\) and ending with \(2 .\) Once you have obtained your graphts, describe how the graph of \(g\) is related to the graph of \(f\) $$ f(x)-x^{2}, g(x)-x^{2}-2 $$
5 step solution
Problem 45
a. Find an equation for \(f^{-1}(x)\). b. Graph \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. c. Use interval notation to give the domain and the range of \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\). $$ f(x)=x^{3}-1 $$
3 step solution
Problem 45
Give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. $$(x+3)^{2}+(y-2)^{2}=4$$
3 step solution
Problem 45
Give the slope and \(y\) -intercept of each line Whose equation is given. Then graph the r function. \(y--\frac{3}{5} x+7\)
3 step solution
Problem 45
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{lll}2 x & \text { if } & x \leq 0 \\\2 & \text { if } & x>0\end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 46
a. Find an equation for \(f^{-1}(x)\). b. Graph \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. c. Use interval notation to give the domain and the range of \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\). $$ f(x)=x^{3}+1 $$
3 step solution
Problem 46
Give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. $$(x+1)^{2}+(y-4)^{2}=25$$
3 step solution
Problem 46
Give the slope and \(y\) -intercept of each line Whose equation is given. Then graph the r function. \(y--\frac{2}{5} x+6\)
3 step solution
Problem 46
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{lll}1 x & \text { if } & x \leq 0 \\\3 & \text { if } & x>0\end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 47
a. Find an equation for \(f^{-1}(x)\). b. Graph \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. c. Use interval notation to give the domain and the range of \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\). $$ f(x)=(x+2)^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 47
Give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. $$(x+2)^{2}+(y+2)^{2}=4$$
2 step solution
Problem 47
Give the slope and \(y\) -intercept of each line Whose equation is given. Then graph the r function. \(g(x)--\frac{1}{2} x\)
3 step solution
Problem 47
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{ll}x+3 & \text { if } x<-2 \\\x-3 & \text { if } x \geq-2\end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 47
graph the given functions, \(f\) and \(g,\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. Select integers for \(x\), starting with \(-2\) and ending with \(2 .\) Once you have obtained your graphts, describe how the graph of \(g\) is related to the graph of \(f\) $$ f(x)-x^{3}, g(x)-x^{3}+2 $$
6 step solution
Problem 47
Find \(f+g, f-g,\) fg, and \(\frac{f}{x}\). Determine the \(d o^{2}\) $$ f(x)=\sqrt{x+4}, g(x)=\sqrt{x-1} $$
5 step solution
Problem 48
a. Find an equation for \(f^{-1}(x)\). b. Graph \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. c. Use interval notation to give the domain and the range of \(f\) and \(f^{-1}\). $$ f(x)=(x-2)^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 48
Give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. $$(x+4)^{2}+(y+5)^{2}=36$$
3 step solution
Problem 48
Give the slope and \(y\) -intercept of each line Whose equation is given. Then graph the r function. \(g(x)--\frac{1}{3} x\)
3 step solution
Problem 48
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{lll}x+2 & \text { if } & x<-3 \\\x-2 & \text { if } & x \geq-3\end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 48
graph the given functions, \(f\) and \(g,\) in the same rectangular coordinate system. Select integers for \(x\), starting with \(-2\) and ending with \(2 .\) Once you have obtained your graphts, describe how the graph of \(g\) is related to the graph of \(f\) $$ f(x)-x^{3}, g(x)-x^{3}-1 $$
3 step solution
Problem 49
(Hint: To solve for a variable involving an nth root, raise both sides of the equation to the nth power: \((\sqrt[n]{y})^{n}=y .\) ) $$ f(x)=\sqrt{x-1} $$
3 step solution
Problem 49
Give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. $$x^{2}+(y-1)^{2}=1$$
3 step solution
Problem 49
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{rll}3 & \text { if } & x \leq-1 \\\\-3 & \text { if } & x>-1\end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 50
(Hint: To solve for a variable involving an nth root, raise both sides of the equation to the nth power: \((\sqrt[n]{y})^{n}=y .\) ) $$ f(x)=\sqrt{x}+2 $$
3 step solution
Problem 50
Give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. $$x^{2}+(y-2)^{2}=4$$
4 step solution
Problem 50
Graph each equation in a rectangular coordinate system. \(y=4\)
3 step solution
Problem 50
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{rll}4 & \text { if } & x \leq-1 \\\\-4 & \text { if } & x>-1\end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 51
(Hint: To solve for a variable involving an nth root, raise both sides of the equation to the nth power: \((\sqrt[n]{y})^{n}=y .\) ) $$ f(x)=\sqrt[3]{x}+1 $$
3 step solution
Problem 51
Give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. $$(x+1)^{2}+y^{2}=25$$
3 step solution
Problem 51
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{ccc}\frac{1}{2} x^{2} & \text { if } & x<1 \\\2 x-1 & \text { if } & x \geq 1\end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 52
(Hint: To solve for a variable involving an nth root, raise both sides of the equation to the nth power: \((\sqrt[n]{y})^{n}=y .\) ) $$ f(x)=\sqrt[3]{x-1} $$
3 step solution
Problem 52
Give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. $$(x+2)^{2}+y^{2}=16$$
3 step solution
Problem 52
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{rll}-1 x^{2} & \text { if } & x<1 \\\2 x+1 & \text { if } & x \geq 1\end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 53
f and g are defined by the following tables. Use the tables to evaluate each composite function. $$\begin{array}{cc}x & f(x) \\ \hline-1 & 1 \\ 0 & 4 \\ 1 & 5 \\ 2 & -1 \end{array}$$ $$\begin{array}{cc}x & g(x) \\ \hline-1 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 \\ 4 & 2 \\ 10 & -1 \end{array}$$ $$ f(g(1)) $$
2 step solution
Problem 53
Begin by graphing the standard quadratic function, \(f(x)-x^{2} .\) Then use transformations of this graph to graph the given function. $$ g(x)=x^{2}-2 $$
3 step solution
Problem 53
Complete the square and write the equation in standard form. Then give the center and radius of each circle and graph the equation. $$x^{2}+y^{2}+6 x+2 y+6=0$$
6 step solution
Problem 53
The domain of each piecewise function is \((-\infty, \infty)\) a. Graph each function. b. Use your graph to determine the function's range. $$f(x)=\left\\{\begin{aligned}0 & \text { if } & x &<-4 \\\\-x & \text { if } &-4 & \leq x<0 \\\x^{2} & \text { if } & x & \geq 0\end{aligned}\right.$$
2 step solution
Problem 53
Graph each equation in a rectangular coordinate system. \(y-0\)
3 step solution