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