Chapter 3

College Algebra with Corequisite Support · 344 exercises

Problem 53

For the following exercises, describe how the graph of each function is a transformation of the graph of the original function \(f\). \(g(x)=-f(x)\)

4 step solution

Problem 53

For the following exercises, write the domain for the piecewise function in interval notation. \(f(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{l}x^{2}-2 \text { if } x<1 \\ -x^{2}+2 \text { if } x>1\end{array}\right.\)

3 step solution

Problem 54

For the following exercises, describe how the graph of each function is a transformation of the graph of the original function \(f\). \(g(x)=f(-x)\)

4 step solution

Problem 55

Graph \(y=\frac{1}{x^{2}}\) on the viewing window [-0.5,-0.1] and \([0.1,0.5] .\) Determine the corresponding range for the viewing window. Show the graphs.

5 step solution

Problem 56

For the following exercises, describe how the graph of each function is a transformation of the graph of the original function \(f\). \(g(x)=6 f(x)\)

4 step solution

Problem 56

Graph \(y=\frac{1}{x}\) on the viewing window [-0.5,-0.1] and \([0.1, \quad 0.5]\). Determine the corresponding range for the viewing window. Show the graphs.

5 step solution

Problem 57

For the following exercises, describe how the graph of each function is a transformation of the graph of the original function \(f\). \(g(x)=f(5 x)\)

4 step solution

Problem 57

Suppose the range of a function \(f\) is \([-5, \quad 8]\). What is the range of \(|f(x)| ?\)

5 step solution

Problem 58

For the following exercises, describe how the graph of each function is a transformation of the graph of the original function \(f\). \(g(x)=f(2 x)\)

4 step solution

Problem 58

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in \(\underline{\text { Table } 3}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline 0 & 7 & 9 \\ \hline 1 & 6 & 5 \\ \hline 2 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline 3 & 8 & 2 \\ \hline 4 & 4 & 1 \\ \hline 5 & 0 & 8 \\ \hline 6 & 2 & 7 \\ \hline 7 & 1 & 3 \\ \hline 8 & 9 & 4 \\ \hline 9 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \(f(g(8))\)

3 step solution

Problem 58

Create a function in which the range is all nonnegative real numbers.

6 step solution

Problem 59

For the following exercises, describe how the graph of each function is a transformation of the graph of the original function \(f\). \(g(x)=f\left(\frac{1}{3} x\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 59

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in \(\underline{\text { Table } 3}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline 0 & 7 & 9 \\ \hline 1 & 6 & 5 \\ \hline 2 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline 3 & 8 & 2 \\ \hline 4 & 4 & 1 \\ \hline 5 & 0 & 8 \\ \hline 6 & 2 & 7 \\ \hline 7 & 1 & 3 \\ \hline 8 & 9 & 4 \\ \hline 9 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \(f(g(5))\)

3 step solution

Problem 60

For the following exercises, describe how the graph of each function is a transformation of the graph of the original function \(f\). \(g(x)=f\left(\frac{1}{5} x\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 60

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in \(\underline{\text { Table } 3}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline 0 & 7 & 9 \\ \hline 1 & 6 & 5 \\ \hline 2 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline 3 & 8 & 2 \\ \hline 4 & 4 & 1 \\ \hline 5 & 0 & 8 \\ \hline 6 & 2 & 7 \\ \hline 7 & 1 & 3 \\ \hline 8 & 9 & 4 \\ \hline 9 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \(g(f(5))\)

3 step solution

Problem 60

The height \(h\) of a projectile is a function of the time \(t\) it is in the air. The height in feet for \(t\) seconds is given by the function \(h(t)=-16 t^{2}+96 t .\) What is the domain of the function? What does the domain mean in the context of the problem?

4 step solution

Problem 60

For the following exercises, determine whether the relation represents a function. \(\\{(-1,-1),(-2,-2),(-3,-3)\\}\)

5 step solution

Problem 61

For the following exercises, describe how the graph of each function is a transformation of the graph of the original function \(f\). \(g(x)=3 f(-x)\)

4 step solution

Problem 61

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in \(\underline{\text { Table } 3}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline 0 & 7 & 9 \\ \hline 1 & 6 & 5 \\ \hline 2 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline 3 & 8 & 2 \\ \hline 4 & 4 & 1 \\ \hline 5 & 0 & 8 \\ \hline 6 & 2 & 7 \\ \hline 7 & 1 & 3 \\ \hline 8 & 9 & 4 \\ \hline 9 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \(g(f(3))\)

2 step solution

Problem 61

The cost in dollars of making \(x\) items is given by the function \(C(x)=10 x+500\) (a) The fixed cost is determined when zero items are produced. Find the fixed cost for this item. (b) What is the cost of making 25 items? (c) Suppose the maximum cost allowed is \(\$ 1500\). What are the domain and range of the cost function, \(C(x) ?\)

3 step solution

Problem 61

For the following exercises, determine whether the relation represents a function. \(\\{(3,4),(4,5),(5,6)\\}\)

4 step solution

Problem 62

For the following exercises, describe how the graph of each function is a transformation of the graph of the original function \(f\). \(g(x)=-f(3 x)\)

3 step solution

Problem 62

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in \(\underline{\text { Table } 3}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline 0 & 7 & 9 \\ \hline 1 & 6 & 5 \\ \hline 2 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline 3 & 8 & 2 \\ \hline 4 & 4 & 1 \\ \hline 5 & 0 & 8 \\ \hline 6 & 2 & 7 \\ \hline 7 & 1 & 3 \\ \hline 8 & 9 & 4 \\ \hline 9 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \(f(f(4))\)

2 step solution

Problem 62

For the following exercises, determine whether the relation represents a function. \(\\{(2,5),(7,11),(15,8),(7,9)\\}\)

4 step solution

Problem 63

For the following exercises, write a formula for the function g that results when the graph of a given toolkit function is transformed as described. The graph of \(f(x)=|x|\) is reflected over the \(y\) -axis and horizontally compressed by a factor of \(\frac{1}{4}\).

4 step solution

Problem 63

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in \(\underline{\text { Table } 3}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline 0 & 7 & 9 \\ \hline 1 & 6 & 5 \\ \hline 2 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline 3 & 8 & 2 \\ \hline 4 & 4 & 1 \\ \hline 5 & 0 & 8 \\ \hline 6 & 2 & 7 \\ \hline 7 & 1 & 3 \\ \hline 8 & 9 & 4 \\ \hline 9 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \(f(f(1))\)

4 step solution

Problem 63

For the following exercises, determine if the relation represented in table form represents \(y\) as a function of \(x\). $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline x & 5 & 10 & 15 \\ \hline y & 3 & 8 & 14 \\ \hline \end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 64

For the following exercises, write a formula for the function g that results when the graph of a given toolkit function is transformed as described. The graph of \(f(x)=\sqrt{x}\) is reflected over the \(x\) -axis and horizontally stretched by a factor of 2 .

4 step solution

Problem 64

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in \(\underline{\text { Table } 3}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline 0 & 7 & 9 \\ \hline 1 & 6 & 5 \\ \hline 2 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline 3 & 8 & 2 \\ \hline 4 & 4 & 1 \\ \hline 5 & 0 & 8 \\ \hline 6 & 2 & 7 \\ \hline 7 & 1 & 3 \\ \hline 8 & 9 & 4 \\ \hline 9 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \(g(g(2))\)

2 step solution

Problem 64

For the following exercises, determine if the relation represented in table form represents \(y\) as a function of \(x\). $$ \begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|} \hline x & 5 & 10 & 15 \\ \hline y & 3 & 8 & 8 \\ \hline \end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 65

For the following exercises, write a formula for the function g that results when the graph of a given toolkit function is transformed as described. The graph of \(f(x)=\frac{1}{x^{2}}\) is vertically compressed by a factor of \(\frac{1}{3}\), then shifted to the left 2 units and down 3 units.

5 step solution

Problem 65

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in \(\underline{\text { Table } 3}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline 0 & 7 & 9 \\ \hline 1 & 6 & 5 \\ \hline 2 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline 3 & 8 & 2 \\ \hline 4 & 4 & 1 \\ \hline 5 & 0 & 8 \\ \hline 6 & 2 & 7 \\ \hline 7 & 1 & 3 \\ \hline 8 & 9 & 4 \\ \hline 9 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \(g(g(6))\)

3 step solution

Problem 65

For the following exercises, determine if the relation represented in table form represents \(y\) as a function of \(x\). $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline x & 5 & 10 & 10 \\ \hline y & 3 & 8 & 14 \\ \hline \end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 66

For the following exercises, write a formula for the function g that results when the graph of a given toolkit function is transformed as described. The graph of \(f(x)=\frac{1}{x}\) is vertically stretched by a factor of 8 , then shifted to the right 4 units and up 2 units.

4 step solution

Problem 66

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in Table 4 to evaluate the expressions. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline-3 & 11 & -8 \\ \hline-2 & 9 & -3 \\ \hline-1 & 7 & 0 \\ \hline 0 & 5 & 1 \\ \hline 1 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline 2 & 1 & -3 \\ \hline 3 & -1 & -8 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \((f \circ g)(1)\)

4 step solution

Problem 66

For the following exercises, use the function \(f\) represented in the table below. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline x & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 \\ \hline f(x) & 74 & 28 & 1 & 53 & 56 & 3 & 36 & 45 & 14 & 47 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ Evaluate \(f(3)\).

3 step solution

Problem 67

For the following exercises, write a formula for the function g that results when the graph of a given toolkit function is transformed as described. The graph of \(f(x)=x^{2}\) is vertically compressed by a factor of \(\frac{1}{2},\) then shifted to the right 5 units and up 1 unit.

5 step solution

Problem 67

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in Table 4 to evaluate the expressions. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline-3 & 11 & -8 \\ \hline-2 & 9 & -3 \\ \hline-1 & 7 & 0 \\ \hline 0 & 5 & 1 \\ \hline 1 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline 2 & 1 & -3 \\ \hline 3 & -1 & -8 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \((f \circ g)(2)\)

4 step solution

Problem 67

For the following exercises, use the function \(f\) represented in the table below. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline x & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 \\ \hline f(x) & 74 & 28 & 1 & 53 & 56 & 3 & 36 & 45 & 14 & 47 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ Solve \(f(x)=1\).

4 step solution

Problem 68

For the following exercises, evaluate the function \(f\) at the values \(f(-2), f(-1), f(0), f(1),\) and \(f(2) .\) \(f(x)=4-2 x\)

5 step solution

Problem 69

For the following exercises, describe how the formula is a transformation of a toolkit function. Then sketch a graph of the transformation. \(g(x)=4(x+1)^{2}-5\)

5 step solution

Problem 69

For the following exercises, evaluate the function \(f\) at the values \(f(-2), f(-1), f(0), f(1),\) and \(f(2) .\) \(f(x)=8-3 x\)

5 step solution

Problem 70

For the following exercises, describe how the formula is a transformation of a toolkit function. Then sketch a graph of the transformation. \(g(x)=5(x+3)^{2}-2\)

5 step solution

Problem 70

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in Table 4 to evaluate the expressions. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline-3 & 11 & -8 \\ \hline-2 & 9 & -3 \\ \hline-1 & 7 & 0 \\ \hline 0 & 5 & 1 \\ \hline 1 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline 2 & 1 & -3 \\ \hline 3 & -1 & -8 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \((g \circ g)(1)\)

4 step solution

Problem 70

For the following exercises, evaluate the function \(f\) at the values \(f(-2), f(-1), f(0), f(1),\) and \(f(2) .\) \(f(x)=8 x^{2}-7 x+3\)

10 step solution

Problem 71

For the following exercises, describe how the formula is a transformation of a toolkit function. Then sketch a graph of the transformation. \(h(x)=-2|x-4|+3\)

5 step solution

Problem 71

For the following exercises, use the function values for \(f\) and \(g\) shown in Table 4 to evaluate the expressions. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline x & f(x) & g(x) \\ \hline-3 & 11 & -8 \\ \hline-2 & 9 & -3 \\ \hline-1 & 7 & 0 \\ \hline 0 & 5 & 1 \\ \hline 1 & 3 & 0 \\ \hline 2 & 1 & -3 \\ \hline 3 & -1 & -8 \\ \hline \end{array} $$ \((f \circ f)(3)\)

4 step solution

Problem 71

For the following exercises, evaluate the function \(f\) at the values \(f(-2), f(-1), f(0), f(1),\) and \(f(2) .\) \(f(x)=3+\sqrt{x+3}\)

5 step solution

Problem 72

For the following exercises, describe how the formula is a transformation of a toolkit function. Then sketch a graph of the transformation. \(k(x)=-3 \sqrt{x}-1\)

4 step solution

Problem 72

For the following exercises, use each pair of functions to find \(f(g(0))\) and \(g(f(0))\). \(f(x)=4 x+8, \quad g(x)=7-x^{2}\)

4 step solution

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