Chapter 5
College Algebra Essentials · 393 exercises
Problem 18
In Exercises \(5-18,\) solve each system by the substitution method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} y=-\frac{1}{2} x+2 \\ y=\frac{3}{4} x+7 \end{array}\right. $$
3 step solution
Problem 18
Solve each system. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} 7 z-3 &=2(x-3 y) \\ 5 y+3 z-7 &=4 x \\ 4+5 z &=3(2 x-y) \end{aligned}\right.$$
4 step solution
Problem 19
write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$ \frac{4 x^{2}-7 x-3}{x^{3}-x} $$
3 step solution
Problem 19
Graph each inequality.
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4 step solution
Problem 19
In Exercises \(19-28,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} x^{2}+y^{2}=13 \\ x^{2}-y^{2}=5 \end{array}\right. $$
5 step solution
Problem 19
In Exercises \(19-30,\) solve each system by the addition method. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}x+y=1 \\ x-y=3\end{array}\right.\)
4 step solution
Problem 19
In Exercises 19-22, find the quadratic function \(y=a x^{2}+b x+c\) whose graph passes through the given points. $$(-1,6),(1,4),(2,9)$$
3 step solution
Problem 20
Use the two steps for solving a linear programming problem. On June \(24,1948\), the former Soviet Union blocked all land and water routes through East Germany to Berlin. A gigantic airlift was organized using American and British planes to bring food, clothing, and other supplies to the more than 2 million people in West Berlin. The cargo capacity was \(30,000\) cubic feet for an American plane and \(20,000\) cubic feet for a British plane. To break the Soviet blockade, the Western Allies had to maximize cargo capacity but were subject to the following restrictions: \- No more than 44 planes could be used. \- The larger American planes required 16 personnel per flight, double that of the requirement for the British planes. The total number of personnel available could not exceed 512 .A British flight was \(\$ 5000\). Total weekly costs could not exceed \(\$ 300,000\). Find the number of American and British planes that were used to maximize cargo capacity.
4 step solution
Problem 20
write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$ \frac{2 x^{2}-18 x-12}{x^{3}-4 x} $$
4 step solution
Problem 20
Graph each inequality.
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3 step solution
Problem 20
In Exercises \(19-28,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} 4 x^{2}-y^{2}=4 \\ 4 x^{2}+y^{2}=4 \end{array}\right. $$
3 step solution
Problem 20
In Exercises \(19-30,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} x+y=1 \\ x-y=3 \end{array}\right. $$
3 step solution
Problem 20
Find the quadratic function \(y=a x^{2}+b x+c\) whose graph passes through the given points. $$(-2,7),(1,-2),(2,3)$$
5 step solution
Problem 21
Use the two steps for solving a linear programming problem. A theater is presenting a program for students and their parents on drinking and driving. The proceeds will be donated to a local alcohol information center. Admission is 2.00 dollar for parents and 1.00 dollar for students. However, the situation has two constraints: The theater can hold no more than 150 people and every two parents must bring at least one student. How many parents and students should attend to raise the maximum amount of money?
5 step solution
Problem 21
write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$ \frac{6 x-11}{(x-1)^{2}} $$
4 step solution
Problem 21
Graph each inequality. $$y \geq x^{2}-9$$
3 step solution
Problem 21
In Exercises \(19-28,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} x^{2}-4 y^{2}=-7 \\ 3 x^{2}+y^{2}=31 \end{array}\right. $$
4 step solution
Problem 21
In Exercises \(19-30,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} 2 x+3 y=6 \\ 2 x-3 y=6 \end{array}\right. $$
3 step solution
Problem 21
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 22
Use the two steps for solving a linear programming problem. 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?
5 step solution
Problem 22
write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$ \frac{x}{(x+1)^{2}} $$
3 step solution
Problem 22
Graph each inequality. $$y \geq x^{2}-1$$
3 step solution
Problem 22
In Exercises \(19-28,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} 3 x^{2}-2 y^{2}=-5 \\ 2 x^{2}-y^{2}=-2 \end{array}\right. $$
4 step solution
Problem 22
In Exercises \(19-30,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} 3 x+2 y=14 \\ 3 x-2 y=10 \end{array}\right. $$
3 step solution
Problem 22
Find the quadratic function \(y=a x^{2}+b x+c\) whose graph passes through the given points. $$(1,3),(3,-1),(4,0)$$
3 step solution
Problem 23
write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$ \frac{x^{2}-6 x+3}{(x-2)^{3}} $$
4 step solution
Problem 23
Graph each inequality. $$y>2^{x}$$
3 step solution
Problem 23
In Exercises \(19-28,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} 3 x^{2}+4 y^{2}-16=0 \\ 2 x^{2}-3 y^{2}-5=0 \end{array}\right. $$
5 step solution
Problem 23
In Exercises \(19-30,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{aligned} x+2 y &=2 \\ -4 x+3 y &=25 \end{aligned}\right. $$
5 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.
3 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. $$ \frac{2 x^{2}+8 x+3}{(x+1)^{3}} $$
7 step solution
Problem 24
Graph each inequality. $$y \leq 3^{x}$$
3 step solution
Problem 24
In Exercises \(19-28,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{aligned} 16 x^{2}-4 y^{2}-72 &=0 \\ x^{2}-y^{2}-3 &=0 \end{aligned}\right. $$
5 step solution
Problem 24
In Exercises \(19-30,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} 2 x-7 y=2 \\ 3 x+y=-20 \end{array}\right. $$
6 step solution
Problem 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 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
Graph each inequality. $$y \geq \log _{2}(x+1)$$
3 step solution
Problem 25
In Exercises \(19-28,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} x^{2}+y^{2}=25 \\ (x-8)^{2}+y^{2}=41 \end{array}\right. $$
3 step solution
Problem 25
In Exercises \(19-30,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} 4 x+3 y=15 \\ 2 x-5 y=1 \end{array}\right. $$
6 step solution
Problem 25
Solve each system in Exercises 25–26. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} \frac{x+2}{6}-\frac{y+4}{3}+\frac{z}{2}=0 \\ \frac{x+1}{2}+\frac{y-1}{2}-\frac{z}{4}=\frac{9}{2} \\ \frac{x-5}{4}+\frac{y+1}{3}+\frac{z-2}{2}=\frac{19}{4} \end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 26
What is a constraint in a linear programming problem? How is a constraint represented?
3 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
Graph each inequality. $$y \geq \log _{3}(x-1)$$
3 step solution
Problem 26
In Exercises \(19-28,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} x^{2}+y^{2}=5 \\ x^{2}+(y-8)^{2}=41 \end{array}\right. $$
6 step solution
Problem 26
In Exercises \(19-30,\) solve each system by the addition method. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} 3 x-7 y=13 \\ 6 x+5 y=7 \end{array}\right. $$
5 step solution
Problem 26
Solve each system. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} \frac{x+3}{2}-\frac{y-1}{2}+\frac{z+2}{4}=\frac{3}{2} \\ \frac{x-5}{2}+\frac{y+1}{3}-\frac{z}{4}=-\frac{25}{6} \\ \frac{x-3}{4}-\frac{y+1}{2}+\frac{z-3}{2}=-\frac{5}{2} \end{array}\right.$$
6 step solution
Problem 27
In your own words, describe how to solve a linear programming problem.
5 step solution
Problem 27
write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. $$ \frac{x^{2}}{(x-1)^{2}(x+1)} $$
6 step solution