Chapter 1

Precalculus Student Solutions Manual 5th · 502 exercises

Problem 76

For each function as defined that is one-to-one, (a) write an equation for the inverse function in the form y = ƒ -11x2, (b) graph ƒ and ƒ -1 on the same axes, and (c) give the domain and the range of ƒ and ƒ -1. If the function is not one-to-one, say so. $$f(x)=-\sqrt{x^{2}-16}, \quad x \geq 4$$

4 step solution

Problem 77

Find each quotient. Write the answer in standard form \(a+b i .\) $$\frac{8}{-i}$$

4 step solution

Problem 77

Solve each rational inequality. Write each solution set in interval notation. $$\frac{10}{3+2 x} \leq 5$$

8 step solution

Problem 77

Solve each equation. $$2 x^{4}-7 x^{2}+5=0$$

6 step solution

Problem 78

Find each quotient. Write the answer in standard form \(a+b i .\) $$\frac{12}{-i}$$

5 step solution

Problem 78

Solve each rational inequality. Write each solution set in interval notation. $\frac{1}{x+2} \geq 3$$

7 step solution

Problem 78

Solve each equation. $$4 x^{4}-8 x^{2}+3=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 78

Solve each equation for the indicated variable. Assume no denominators are \(0 .\) $$S=2 \pi r h+2 \pi r^{2}, \quad \text { for } r$$

3 step solution

Problem 79

Find each quotient. Write the answer in standard form \(a+b i .\) $$\frac{2}{3 i}$$

4 step solution

Problem 79

Solve each rational inequality. Write each solution set in interval notation. $$\frac{7}{x+2} \geq \frac{1}{x+2}$$

7 step solution

Problem 79

Solve each equation. $$x^{4}+2 x^{2}-15=0$$

5 step solution

Problem 79

For each equation, ( \(a\) ) solve for \(x\) in terms of \(y,\) and ( \(b\) ) solve for \(y\) in terms of \(x\). $$4 x^{2}-2 x y+3 y^{2}=2$$

6 step solution

Problem 80

Find each quotient. Write the answer in standard form \(a+b i .\) $$\frac{5}{9 i}$$

5 step solution

Problem 80

Solve each rational inequality. Write each solution set in interval notation. $$\frac{5}{x+1}>\frac{12}{x+1}$$

6 step solution

Problem 80

Solve each equation. $$3 x^{4}+10 x^{2}-25=0$$

6 step solution

Problem 80

For each equation, ( \(a\) ) solve for \(x\) in terms of \(y,\) and ( \(b\) ) solve for \(y\) in terms of \(x\). $$3 y^{2}+4 x y-9 x^{2}=-1$$

2 step solution

Problem 80

Graph the inverse of each one-to-one function.

6 step solution

Problem 81

Complex numbers are used to describe current I, voltage \(E,\) and impedance \(Z\) (the opposition to current). These three quantities are related by the equation \(E=I Z, \quad\) which is known as Ohm's Law. Thus, if any two of these quantities are known, the third can be found. In each exercise, solve the equation \(E=I Z\) for the remaining value. $$I=5+7 i, Z=6+4 i$$

8 step solution

Problem 81

Write an equation involving absolute value that says the distance between \(p\) and \(q\) is 2 units.

2 step solution

Problem 81

Solve each rational inequality. Write each solution set in interval notation. $$\frac{3}{2 x-1}>\frac{-4}{x}$$

6 step solution

Problem 81

Solve each equation. $$(x-1)^{2 / 3}+(x-1)^{1 / 3}-12=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 81

For each equation, ( \(a\) ) solve for \(x\) in terms of \(y,\) and ( \(b\) ) solve for \(y\) in terms of \(x\). $$2 x^{2}+4 x y-3 y^{2}=2$$

12 step solution

Problem 82

Complex numbers are used to describe current I, voltage \(E,\) and impedance \(Z\) (the opposition to current). These three quantities are related by the equation \(E=I Z, \quad\) which is known as Ohm's Law. Thus, if any two of these quantities are known, the third can be found. In each exercise, solve the equation \(E=I Z\) for the remaining value. $$I=20+12 i, Z=10-5 i$$

8 step solution

Problem 82

Write an equation involving absolute value that says the distance between \(r\) and \(s\) is 6 units.

3 step solution

Problem 82

Solve each equation. $$(2 x-1)^{2 / 3}+2(2 x-1)^{1 / 3}-3=0$$

6 step solution

Problem 82

For each equation, ( \(a\) ) solve for \(x\) in terms of \(y,\) and ( \(b\) ) solve for \(y\) in terms of \(x\). $$5 x^{2}-6 x y+2 y^{2}=1$$

9 step solution

Problem 82

Graph the inverse of each one-to-one function.

4 step solution

Problem 83

Complex numbers are used to describe current I, voltage \(E,\) and impedance \(Z\) (the opposition to current). These three quantities are related by the equation \(E=I Z, \quad\) which is known as Ohm's Law. Thus, if any two of these quantities are known, the third can be found. In each exercise, solve the equation \(E=I Z\) for the remaining value. $$I=10+4 i, E=88+128 i$$

8 step solution

Problem 83

Write each statement as an absolute value equation or inequality. \(m\) is no more than 2 units from 7.

3 step solution

Problem 83

Solve each equation. $$(x+1)^{2 / 5}-3(x+1)^{1 / 5}+2=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 83

Evaluate the discriminant for each equation. Then use it to predict the number of distinct solutions, and whether they are rational, irrational, or non real complex. Do not solve the equation. $$x^{2}-8 x+16=0$$

5 step solution

Problem 84

Complex numbers are used to describe current I, voltage \(E,\) and impedance \(Z\) (the opposition to current). These three quantities are related by the equation \(E=I Z, \quad\) which is known as Ohm's Law. Thus, if any two of these quantities are known, the third can be found. In each exercise, solve the equation \(E=I Z\) for the remaining value. $$E=57+67 i, Z=9+5 i$$

7 step solution

Problem 84

Write each statement as an absolute value equation or inequality. \(z\) is no less than 5 units from 4.

3 step solution

Problem 84

Solve each equation. $$(x+5)^{2 / 3}+(x+5)^{1 / 3}-20=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 84

Evaluate the discriminant for each equation. Then use it to predict the number of distinct solutions, and whether they are rational, irrational, or non real complex. Do not solve the equation. $$x^{2}+4 x+4=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 85

Simplify each power of i. $$i^{25}$$

3 step solution

Problem 85

Write each statement as an absolute value equation or inequality. \(p\) is within 0.0001 unit of 9.

3 step solution

Problem 85

Solve each rational inequality. Write each solution set in interval notation. $$\frac{x+3}{x-5} \leq 1$$$

5 step solution

Problem 85

Solve each equation. $$6(x+2)^{4}-11(x+2)^{2}=-4$$

11 step solution

Problem 85

Evaluate the discriminant for each equation. Then use it to predict the number of distinct solutions, and whether they are rational, irrational, or non real complex. Do not solve the equation. $$3 x^{2}+5 x+2=0$$

5 step solution

Problem 86

Simplify each power of i. $$i^{29}$$

3 step solution

Problem 86

Write each statement as an absolute value equation or inequality. \(k\) is within 0.0002 unit of \(10 .\)

2 step solution

Problem 86

Solve each rational inequality. Write each solution set in interval notation. \(4\frac{x+2}{3+2 x} \leq 5\)4

6 step solution

Problem 86

Solve each equation. $$8(x-4)^{4}-10(x-4)^{2}=-3$$

6 step solution

Problem 86

Evaluate the discriminant for each equation. Then use it to predict the number of distinct solutions, and whether they are rational, irrational, or non real complex. Do not solve the equation. $$8 x^{2}=-14 x-3$$

4 step solution

Problem 87

Simplify each power of i. $$i^{22}$$

4 step solution

Problem 87

Write each statement as an absolute value equation or inequality. \(r\) is no less than 1 unit from 29.

3 step solution

Problem 87

Solve each rational inequality. Write each solution set in interval notation.4 $$\frac{2 x-3}{x^{2}+1} \geq 0$4

4 step solution

Problem 87

Solve each equation. $$10 x^{-2}+33 x^{-1}-7=0$$

4 step solution

Problem 87

Evaluate the discriminant for each equation. Then use it to predict the number of distinct solutions, and whether they are rational, irrational, or non real complex. Do not solve the equation. $$4 x^{2}=-6 x+3$$

5 step solution

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