Chapter 2
College Algebra with Modeling and Visualization · 412 exercises
Problem 11
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ -2(x-10)+1>0 $$
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Problem 11
Exercises 11 and 12: Write a symbolic representation (formula) for a function \(f\) that computes the following. (a) The number of pounds in \(x\) ounces (b) The number of dimes in \(x\) dollars (c) The monthly electric bill in dollars if \(x\) kilowattbours are used at 6 cents per kilowatt-hour and there is a fee of \(\$ 6.50\) (d) The cost of skiing \(x\) times with a \(\$ 500\) season pass
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Problem 12
Graph by hand. (a) Find the \(x\) -intercept. (b) Determine where the graph is increasing and where it is decreasing. $$ y=\left|\frac{1}{2} x+1\right| $$
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Problem 12
Determine whether the equation is linear or nonlinear by trying to write it in the form ax \(+b=0\) $$ 2(x-3)=4-5 x $$
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Problem 12
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ 3(x+5) \leq 0 $$
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Problem 12
Exercises 11 and 12: Write a symbolic representation (formula) for a function \(f\) that computes the following. (a) The distance traveled by a car moving at 50 miles per hour for \(x\) hours (b) The total number of hours in day \(x\) (c) The distance in miles between a runner and home after \(x\) hours if the runner starts 1 mile from home and jogs away from home at 6 miles per hour (d) A car's speed in feet per second after \(x\) seconds if its tires are 2 feet in diameter and rotating 14 times per second
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Problem 13
(Refer to Example \(1 .\) ) Do the following. (a) Graph \(y=f(x)\) (b) Use the graph of \(y=f(x)\) to sketch a graph of the equation \(y=|f(x)|\) (c) Determine the \(x\) -intercept for the \(\operatorname{graph}\) of the equation \(y=|f(x)|\) $$ y=2 x $$
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Problem 13
Exercises \(13-38:\) Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ 2 x-8=0 $$
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Problem 13
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ \frac{t+2}{3} \geq 5 $$
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Problem 14
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ 4 x-8=0 $$
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Problem 14
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ \frac{2-t}{6}<0 $$
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Problem 15
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ -5 x+3=23 $$
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Problem 15
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ 4 x-1<\frac{3-x}{-3} $$
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Problem 16
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ -9 x-3=24 $$
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Problem 16
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ \frac{x+5}{-10}>2 x+3 $$
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Problem 17
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ 4(z-8)=z $$
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Problem 17
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ -3(z-4) \geq 2(1-2 z) $$
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Problem 18
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ -3(2 z-1)=2 z $$
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Problem 18
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ -\frac{1}{4}(2 z-6)+z \geq 5 $$
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Problem 19
Solve the absolute value equation. $$ |-2 x|=4 $$
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Problem 19
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ -5(3-4 t)=65 $$
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Problem 19
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ \frac{1-x}{4}<\frac{2 x-2}{3} $$
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Problem 19
Match the equation to its graph \((a-f)\) shown in the next column. A.(GRAPH CANNOT COPY) B.(GRAPH CANNOT COPY) C.(GRAPH CANNOT COPY) D.(GRAPH CANNOT COPY) E.(GRAPH CANNOT COPY) F.(GRAPH CANNOT COPY) $$ \mathbf{x}=\mathbf{k}, \mathbf{k}>\mathbf{0} $$
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Problem 19
Exercises \(19-32:\) Graph the linear function by hand. Identify the slope and y-intercept. $$ f(x)=3 x+2 $$
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Problem 20
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ 6(5-3 t)=66 $$
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Problem 20
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or
interval notation.
$$
\frac{3 x}{4}
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Problem 20
Exercises \(19-32:\) Graph the linear function by hand. Identify the slope and y-intercept. $$ f(x)=-\frac{3}{2} x $$
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Problem 21
Solve the absolute value equation. $$|5 x-7|=2$$
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Problem 21
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ k+8=5 k-4 $$
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Problem 21
Find the slope-intercept form for the line satisfying the conditions. Passing through \((-1,-4)\) and \((1,2)\)
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Problem 21
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ 2 x-3>\frac{1}{2}(x+1) $$
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Problem 21
Exercises \(19-32:\) Graph the linear function by hand. Identify the slope and y-intercept. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{2} x-2 $$
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Problem 22
Solve the absolute value equation. $$|-3 x-2|=5$$
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Problem 22
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ 2 k-3=k+3 $$
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Problem 22
Find the slope-intercept form for the line satisfying the conditions. Passing through \((-1,6)\) and \((2,-3)\)
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Problem 22
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ 5-(2-3 x) \leq-5 x $$
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Problem 22
Exercises \(19-32:\) Graph the linear function by hand. Identify the slope and y-intercept. $$ f(x)=3-x $$
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Problem 23
Solve the absolute value equation. $$|3-4 x|=5$$
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Problem 23
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ 2(1-3 x)+1=3 x $$
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Problem 23
Find the slope-intercept form for the line satisfying the conditions. Passing through \((4,5)\) and \((1,-3)\)
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Problem 23
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ 5<4 t-1 \leq 11 $$
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Problem 23
Exercises \(19-32:\) Graph the linear function by hand. Identify the slope and y-intercept. $$ g(x)=-2 $$
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Problem 24
Solve the absolute value equation. $$|2-3 x|=1$$
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Problem 24
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ 5(x-2)=-2(1-x) $$
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Problem 24
Find the slope-intercept form for the line satisfying the conditions. Passing through \((8,-2)\) and \((-2,3)\)
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Problem 24
Solve the inequality symbolically. Express the solution set in set-builder or interval notation. $$ -1 \leq 2 t \leq 4 $$
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Problem 24
Exercises \(19-32:\) Graph the linear function by hand. Identify the slope and y-intercept. $$ g(x)=20-10 x $$
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Problem 25
Solve the absolute value equation. $$|-6 x-2|=0$$
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Problem 25
Solve the equation and check your answer. $$ -5(3-2 x)-(1-x)=4(x-3) $$
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Problem 25
Find the slope-intercept form for the line satisfying the conditions. y-intercept \(5,\) slope \(-7.8\)
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