Chapter 5

College Algebra · 351 exercises

Problem 21

In Exercises \(19-22,\) find the quadratic function \(y=a x^{2}+b x+c\) whose graph passes through the given points. $$ (-1,-4),(1,-2),(2,5) $$

3 step solution

Problem 21

Solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}2 x+3 y-6 \\ 2 x-3 y-6\end{array}\right.\)

5 step solution

Problem 22

You are about to take a test that contains computation problems worth 6 points each and word problems worth 10 points each. You can do a computation problem in 2 minutes and a word problem in 4 minutes. You have 40 minutes to take the test and may answer no more than 12 problems. Assuming you answer all the problems attempted correctly, how many of each type of problem must you answer to maximize your score? What is the maximum score?

6 step solution

Problem 22

Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$\frac{x}{(x+1)^{2}}$$

3 step solution

Problem 22

In Exercises 1–26, graph each inequality. $$y \geq x^{2}-1$$

3 step solution

Problem 22

In Exercises \(19-22,\) find the quadratic function \(y=a x^{2}+b x+c\) whose graph passes through the given points. $$ (1,3),(3,-1),(4,0) $$

5 step solution

Problem 22

Solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}3 x+2 y-14 \\ 3 x-2 y-10\end{array}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 23

In \(1978,\) a ruling by the Civil Aeronautics Board allowed Federal Express to purchase larger aircraft. Federal Express's options included 20 Boeing 727 s that United Airlines was retiring and/or the French-built Dassault Fanjet Falcon \(20 .\) To aid in their decision, executives at Federal Express analyzed the following data: $$\begin{array}{lcc}\hline & \text { Boeing 727 } & \text { Falcon 20 } \\\\\hline \text { Direct Operating cost } & \$ 1400 \text { per hour } & \$ 500 \text { per hour } \\\\\text { Payload } & 42,000 \text { pounds } & 6000 \text { pounds }\end{array}$$ Federal Express was faced with the following constraints: \(\cdot\) Hourly operating cost was limited to \(\$ 35,000 .\) \(\cdot\) Total payload had to be at least \(672,000\) pounds. \(\cdot\) Only twenty 727 s were available. Given the constraints, how many of each kind of aircraft should Federal Express have purchased to maximize the number of aircraft?

3 step solution

Problem 23

Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$\frac{x^{2}-6 x+3}{(x-2)^{3}}$$

3 step solution

Problem 23

In Exercises 1–26, graph each inequality. $$y>2^{x}$$

3 step solution

Problem 23

In Exercises \(23-24\), let \(x\) represent the first number, \(y\) the second number, and \(z\) the third number. Use the given conditions to write a system of equations. Solve the system and find the numbers. The sum of three numbers is \(16 .\) The sum of twice the first number, 3 times the second number, and 4 times the third number is \(46 .\) The difference between 5 times the first number and the second number is \(31 .\) Find the three numbers.

4 step solution

Problem 23

Solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}x+2 y-2 \\ -4 x+3 y-25\end{array}\right.\)

5 step solution

Problem 24

What kinds of problems are solved using the linear programming method?

3 step solution

Problem 24

Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$\frac{2 x^{2}+8 x+3}{(x+1)^{3}}$$

5 step solution

Problem 24

In Exercises 1–26, graph each inequality. $$y \leq 3^{x}$$

3 step solution

Problem 24

In Exercises \(23-24\), let \(x\) represent the first number, \(y\) the second number, and \(z\) the third number. Use the given conditions to write a system of equations. Solve the system and find the numbers. The following is known about three numbers: Three times the first number plus the second number plus twice the third number is \(5 .\) If 3 times the second number is subtracted from the sum of the first number and 3 times the third number, the result is \(2 .\) If the third number is subtracted from 2 times the first number and 3 times the second number, the result is \(1 .\) Find the numbers.

3 step solution

Problem 24

Solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}2 x-7 y-2 \\ 3 x+y--20\end{array}\right.\)

5 step solution

Problem 25

What is an objective function in a linear programming problem?

3 step solution

Problem 25

Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$\frac{x^{2}+2 x+7}{x(x-1)^{2}}$$

4 step solution

Problem 25

In Exercises 1–26, graph each inequality. $$y \geq \log _{2}(x+1)$$

4 step solution

Problem 25

Solve each system in Exercises \(25-26\) $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} \frac{x+2}{6}-\frac{y+4}{3}+\frac{z}{2}=0 \\ \frac{x+1}{2}+\frac{y-1}{2}-\frac{z}{4}=\frac{9}{2} \\ \frac{x-5}{4}+\frac{y+1}{3}+\frac{z-2}{2}=\frac{19}{4} \end{array}\right. $$

4 step solution

Problem 25

Solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}4 x+3 y-15 \\ 2 x-5 y-1\end{array}\right.\)

5 step solution

Problem 26

What is a constraint in a linear programming problem? How is a constraint represented?

2 step solution

Problem 26

Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$\frac{3 x^{2}+49}{x(x+7)^{2}}$$

4 step solution

Problem 26

In Exercises 1–26, graph each inequality. $$y \geq \log _{3}(x-1)$$

3 step solution

Problem 26

Solve each system in Exercises \(25-26\) $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} \frac{x+3}{2}-\frac{y-1}{2}+\frac{z+2}{4}=\frac{3}{2} \\ \frac{x-5}{2}+\frac{y+1}{3}-\frac{z}{4}=-\frac{25}{6} \\ \frac{x-3}{4}-\frac{y+1}{2}+\frac{z-3}{2}=-\frac{5}{2} \end{array}\right. $$

5 step solution

Problem 26

Solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}3 x-7 y-13 \\ 6 x+5 y-7\end{array}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 27

In your own words, describe how to solve a linear programming problem.

4 step solution

Problem 27

Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$\frac{x^{2}}{(x-1)^{2}(x+1)}$$

4 step solution

Problem 27

In Exercises 27–62, graph the solution set of each system of inequalities or indicate that the system has no solution. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 3 x+6 y \leq 6 \\ 2 x+y \leq 8 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 27

Solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}3 x-4 y-11 \\ 2 x+3 y--4\end{array}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 28

Describe a situation in your life in which you would really like to maximize something, but you are limited by at least two constraints. Can linear programming be used in this situation? Explain your answer.

3 step solution

Problem 28

Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$\frac{x^{2}}{(x-1)^{2}(x+1)^{2}}$$

3 step solution

Problem 28

In Exercises 27–62, graph the solution set of each system of inequalities or indicate that the system has no solution. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} x-y \geq 4 \\ x+y \leq 6 \end{array}\right.$$

5 step solution

Problem 28

Solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}2 x+3 y--16 \\ 5 x-10 y-30\end{array}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 29

In Exercises 29-32, determine whether each statement makes sense or does not make sense, and explain your reasoning. In order to solve a linear programming problem, I use the graph representing the constraints and the graph of the objective function.

3 step solution

Problem 29

Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$\frac{5 x^{2}-6 x+7}{(x-1)\left(x^{2}+1\right)}$$

5 step solution

Problem 29

In Exercises 27–62, graph the solution set of each system of inequalities or indicate that the system has no solution. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 2 x-5 y \leq 10 \\ 3 x-2 y>6 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 29

In Exercises \(29-30,\) solve each system for \((x, y, z)\) in terms of the nonzero constants \(a, b,\) and \(c\) $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{c} a x-b y-2 c z=21 \\ a x+b y+c z=0 \\ 2 a x-b y+c z=14 \end{array}\right. $$

4 step solution

Problem 29

Solve each system by the method of your choice. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 3 x^{2}+4 y^{2}-16 \\ 2 x^{2}-3 y^{2}-5 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 29

Solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}3 x-4 y+1 \\ 3 y-1-4 x\end{array}\right.\)

3 step solution

Problem 30

Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$\frac{5 x^{2}-9 x+19}{(x-4)\left(x^{2}+5\right)}$$

4 step solution

Problem 30

In Exercises 27–62, graph the solution set of each system of inequalities or indicate that the system has no solution. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 2 x-y \leq 4 \\ 3 x+2 y>-6 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 30

In Exercises \(29-30,\) solve each system for \((x, y, z)\) in terms of the nonzero constants \(a, b,\) and \(c\) $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{c} a x-b y+2 c z=-4 \\ a x+3 b y-c z=1 \\ 2 a x+b y+3 c z=2 \end{array}\right. $$

3 step solution

Problem 30

Solve each system by the method of your choice. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} x+y^{2}-4 \\ x^{2}+y^{2}-16 \end{array}\right.$$

6 step solution

Problem 30

Solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}5 x-6 y+40 \\ 2 y-8-3 x\end{array}\right.\)

7 step solution

Problem 31

In Exercises 29-32, determine whether each statement makes sense or does not make sense, and explain your reasoning. I need to be able to graph systems of linear inequalities in order to solve linear programming problems.

3 step solution

Problem 31

Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$\frac{5 x^{2}+6 x+3}{(x+1)\left(x^{2}+2 x+2\right)}$$

6 step solution

Problem 31

In Exercises 27–62, graph the solution set of each system of inequalities or indicate that the system has no solution. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} y>2 x-3 \\ y<-x+6 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 31

Solve each system by the method of your choice. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 2 x^{2}+y^{2}-18 \\ x y-4 \end{array}\right.$$

5 step solution

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