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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