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