Chapter 3

College Algebra · 472 exercises

Problem 10

In Exercises \(9-16\) a. List all possible rational zeros. b. Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c. Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. $$ f(x)-x^{3}-2 x^{2}-11 x+12 $$

3 step solution

Problem 10

Determine which functions are polynomial functions. For those that are, identify the degree. $$ f(x)=\frac{x^{2}+7}{3} $$

2 step solution

Problem 10

Divide using long division. State the quotient, \(q(x),\) and the remainder, \(r(x)\). $$ \frac{3 x^{2}-2 x+5}{x-3} $$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. $$f(x)--3(x-2)^{2}+12$$

2 step solution

Problem 11

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ 3 x^{2}+10 x-8 \leq 0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 11

Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. \(x\) varies jointly as \(y\) and \(z\)

2 step solution

Problem 11

In Exercises \(9-16\) a. List all possible rational zeros. b. Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c. Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. $$ f(x)-2 x^{3}-3 x^{2}-11 x+6 $$

3 step solution

Problem 11

Divide using long division. State the quotient, \(q(x),\) and the remainder, \(r(x)\). $$ \frac{4 x^{4}-4 x^{2}+6 x}{x-4} $$

6 step solution

Problem 11

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. $$f(x)--2(x+1)^{2}+5$$

2 step solution

Problem 12

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ 9 x^{2}+3 x-2 \geq 0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 12

Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. \(x\) varies jointly as \(y\) and the square of \(z\)

2 step solution

Problem 12

In Exercises \(9-16\) a. List all possible rational zeros. b. Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c. Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. $$ f(x)-2 x^{3}-5 x^{2}+x+2 $$

3 step solution

Problem 12

Divide using long division. State the quotient, \(q(x),\) and the remainder, \(r(x)\). $$ \frac{x^{4}-81}{x-3} $$

6 step solution

Problem 12

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. $$f(x)--2(x+4)^{2}-8$$

3 step solution

Problem 13

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ 2 x^{2}+x<15 $$

5 step solution

Problem 13

Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. \(x\) varies directly as the cube of \(z\) and inversely as \(y\)

3 step solution

Problem 13

In Exercises \(9-16\) a. List all possible rational zeros. b. Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c. Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. $$ f(x)=x^{3}+4 x^{2}-3 x-6 $$

3 step solution

Problem 13

Divide using long division. State the quotient, \(q(x),\) and the remainder, \(r(x)\). $$ \frac{6 x^{3}+13 x^{2}-11 x-15}{3 x^{2}-x-3} $$

4 step solution

Problem 14

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ 6 x^{2}+x>1 $$

6 step solution

Problem 14

Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. \(x\) varies directly as the cube root of \(z\) and inversely as \(y\)

3 step solution

Problem 14

In Exercises \(9-16\) a. List all possible rational zeros. b. Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c. Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. $$ f(x)-2 x^{3}+x^{2}-3 x+1 $$

3 step solution

Problem 14

Divide using long division. State the quotient, \(q(x),\) and the remainder, \(r(x)\). $$ \frac{x^{4}+2 x^{3}-4 x^{2}-5 x-6}{x^{2}+x-2} $$

8 step solution

Problem 14

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. $$f(x)-3 x^{2}-12 x+1$$

3 step solution

Problem 15

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ 4 x^{2}+7 x<-3 $$

4 step solution

Problem 15

Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. \(x\) varies jointly as \(y\) and \(z\) and inversely as the square root of \(w\)

3 step solution

Problem 15

In Exercises \(9-16\) a. List all possible rational zeros. b. Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c. Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. $$ f(x)-2 x^{3}+6 x^{2}+5 x+2 $$

3 step solution

Problem 15

Divide using long division. State the quotient, \(q(x),\) and the remainder, \(r(x)\). $$ \frac{18 x^{4}+9 x^{3}+3 x^{2}}{3 x^{2}+1} $$

5 step solution

Problem 15

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. $$f(x)--x^{2}-2 x+8$$

3 step solution

Problem 16

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ 3 x^{2}+16 x<-5 $$

4 step solution

Problem 16

Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. \(x\) varies jointly as \(y\) and \(z\) and inversely as the square of \(w\)

2 step solution

Problem 16

In Exercises \(9-16\) a. List all possible rational zeros. b. Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c. Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. $$ f(x)-x^{3}-4 x^{2}+8 x-5 $$

3 step solution

Problem 16

Divide using long division. State the quotient, \(q(x),\) and the remainder, \(r(x)\). $$ \frac{2 x^{5}-8 x^{4}+2 x^{3}+x^{2}}{2 x^{3}+1} $$

6 step solution

Problem 16

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. $$f(x)--2 x^{2}+8 x-1$$

3 step solution

Problem 17

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ 5 x \leq 2-3 x^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 17

Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. \(x\) varies jointly as \(z\) and the sum of \(y\) and \(w\)

2 step solution

Problem 17

In Exercises \(17-24\) a. List all possible rational roots. b. Use synthetic division to test the possible rational roots and find an actual root. c. Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining roots and solve the equation. $$ x^{3}-2 x^{2}-11 x+12-0 $$

3 step solution

Problem 17

Divide using synthetic division. $$ \left(2 x^{2}+x-10\right) \div(x-2) $$

3 step solution

Problem 17

In Exercises \(17-38,\) use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola's axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function's domain and range. $$f(x)-(x-4)^{2}-1$$

5 step solution

Problem 18

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ 4 x^{2}+1 \geq 4 x $$

5 step solution

Problem 18

Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. \(x\) varies jointly as \(z\) and the difference between \(y\) and \(w\)

3 step solution

Problem 18

In Exercises \(17-24\) a. List all possible rational roots. b. Use synthetic division to test the possible rational roots and find an actual root. c. Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining roots and solve the equation. $$ x^{3}-2 x^{2}-7 x-4-0 $$

3 step solution

Problem 18

Divide using synthetic division. $$ \left(x^{2}+x-2\right) \div(x-1) $$

5 step solution

Problem 18

Use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola's axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function's domain and range. $$f(x)-(x-1)^{2}-2$$

4 step solution

Problem 19

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ x^{2}-4 x \geq 0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 19

Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. \(x\) varies directly as \(z\) and inversely as the difference between \(y\) and \(w\)

4 step solution

Problem 19

Use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the end behavior of the graph of the polynomial function. $$ f(x)=5 x^{3}+7 x^{2}-x+9 $$

3 step solution

Problem 19

Divide using synthetic division. $$ \left(3 x^{2}+7 x-20\right) \div(x+5) $$

4 step solution

Problem 19

Use the vertex and intercepts to sketch the graph of each quadratic function. Give the equation of the parabola's axis of symmetry. Use the graph to determine the function's domain and range. $$f(x)-(x-1)^{2}+2$$

5 step solution

Problem 20

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ x^{2}+2 x<0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 20

Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. \(x\) varies directly as \(z\) and inversely as the sum of \(y\) and \(w\)

4 step solution

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