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

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