Chapter 4
Technical Mathematics with Calculus · 75 exercises
Problem 1
Write \(y\) as a function of \(x,\) where the value of \(y\) is equal to the given expression.The cube of \(x\)
2 step solution
Problem 1
Which of the following relations are also functions? Explain. $$y=3 x^{2}-5$$
4 step solution
Problem 2
Write \(y\) as a function of \(x,\) where the value of \(y\) is equal to the given expression.The square root of \(x\), diminished by 5.
3 step solution
Problem 2
Which of the following relations are also functions? Explain. $$y=\sqrt{2 x}$$
3 step solution
Problem 3
Write \(y\) as a function of \(x,\) where the value of \(y\) is equal to the given expression.\(x\) increased by twice the square of \(x\).
3 step solution
Problem 4
Write \(y\) as a function of \(x,\) where the value of \(y\) is equal to the given expression.The reciprocal of the cube of \(x\).
3 step solution
Problem 4
Which of the following relations are also functions? Explain. $$y^{2}=3 x-5$$
3 step solution
Problem 5
Write \(y\) as a function of \(x,\) where the value of \(y\) is equal to the given expression.Two-thirds of the amount by which \(x\) exceeds 4.
3 step solution
Problem 5
Which of the following relations are also functions? Explain. $$2 x^{2}=3 y^{2}-4$$
3 step solution
Problem 6
Write the equation called for in each of the following statements. Refer to Appendix \(A,\) "Summary of Facts and Formulas," if necessary.Express the area \(A\) of a triangle as a function of its base \(b\) and altitude \(h\).
3 step solution
Problem 7
Write the equation called for in each of the following statements. Refer to Appendix \(A,\) "Summary of Facts and Formulas," if necessary.Express the hypotenuse \(c\) of a right triangle as a function of its legs, \(a\) and \(b\).
2 step solution
Problem 7
Which of the following relations are also functions? Explain. Is the set of ordered pairs (1,3),(2,5),(3,8),(4,12) a function? Explain.
3 step solution
Problem 8
8\. Express the volume \(V\) of a sphere as a function of the radius \(r\) 9\. Express the power \(P\) dissipated in a resistor as a function of its resistance \(R\) and the current \(I\) through the resistor.
4 step solution
Problem 9
Which equations are in explicit form and which in implicit form? $$y=5 x-8$$
3 step solution
Problem 10
Write the equation called for in each of the following statements. Refer to Appendix \(A,\) "Summary of Facts and Formulas," if necessary.A car is traveling at a speed of 55 mi/h. Write the distance \(d\) traveled by the car as a function of time \(t\).
3 step solution
Problem 13
Substitute the literal values into each function. $$\text { If } f(x)=2 x^{2}+4, \text { find } f(a)$$.
3 step solution
Problem 13
Label the variables in each equation as dependent or independent. $$y=3 x^{2}+2 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 14
Label the variables in each equation as dependent or independent. $$x=3 y-8$$
2 step solution
Problem 15
Substitute the literal values into each function. $$\text { If } f(x)=5 x+1, \text { find } f(a+b)$$.
4 step solution
Problem 15
Label the variables in each equation as dependent or independent. $$w=3 x+2 y$$
2 step solution
Problem 16
Substitute the literal values into each function. $$\text { If } f(x)=5-13 x, \text { find } f(-2 c)$$.
4 step solution
Problem 17
Substitute the sets of values into each function. $$\text { If } f(x, y)=3 x+2 y^{2}-4, \text { find } f(2,3)$$.
4 step solution
Problem 18
$$\text { If } f(x, y)=y-3 x, \text { find } 3 f(2,1)+2 f(3,2)$$
4 step solution
Problem 18
Rewrite the following implicit equations in the explicit form, \(y=f(x)\). $$x+y=5$$
2 step solution
Problem 19
Substitute the sets of values into each function. $$\text { If } g(a, b)=2 b-3 a^{2}, \text { find } g(4,-2)$$.
4 step solution
Problem 19
Rewrite the following implicit equations in the explicit form, \(y=f(x)\). $$2 x-y+4=0$$
3 step solution
Problem 20
Substitute the sets of values into each function. $$\text { If } f(x, y)=y-3 x, \text { find } 3 f(2,1)+2 f(3,2)$$.
5 step solution
Problem 21
Manipulating Functions.If \(y=5 x+3,\) write \(x=f(y)\).
4 step solution
Problem 22
Substitute the given numerical value into each function. $$\text { If } f(x)=2 x^{2}+4, \text { find } f(3)$$
3 step solution
Problem 23
Manipulating Functions.$$\text { If } y=\frac{1}{x}-\frac{1}{5}, \text { write } x=f(y)$$.
7 step solution
Problem 23
Substitute the given numerical value into each function. $$\text { If } f(x)=5 x+1, \text { find } f(1)$$
3 step solution
Problem 24
Manipulating Functions.$$\text { If } x^{2}+y=x-2 y+3 x^{2}, \text { write } y=f(x)$$.
2 step solution
Problem 24
Substitute the given numerical value into each function. $$\text { If } f(x)=15 x+9, \text { find } f(3)$$
3 step solution
Problem 25
Manipulating Functions.$$\text { If } 5 p-q=q-p^{2}, \text { write } q=f(p)$$.
2 step solution
Problem 25
Substitute the given numerical value into each function. $$\text { If } g(x)=9-3 x^{2}, \text { find } g(-2)$$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Manipulating Functions.The power \(P\) dissipated in a resistor is given by \(P=I^{2} R .\) Write \(R=f(P, I)\).
3 step solution
Problem 26
Substitute the given numerical value into each function. $$\text { If } g(x)=9-3 x^{2}, \text { find } g(-2)$$
4 step solution
Problem 27
Manipulating Functions.Young's modulus \(E\) is given by $$E=\frac{P L}{a e}$$.Write \(e=f(P, L, a, E)\).
3 step solution
Problem 27
Substitute the given numerical value into each function. $$\text { If } h(x)=x^{3}-2 x+1, \text { find } h(2.55)$$
3 step solution
Problem 28
Composite Functions.Given the functions \(g(x)=2 x+3\) and \(f(x)=x^{2},\) write the composite function \(g[f(x)]\).
4 step solution
Problem 28
Substitute the given numerical value into each function. $$\text { If } f(x)=7+2 x, \text { find } f(3)$$
3 step solution
Problem 29
Composite Functions.Given the functions \(g(x)=x^{2}-1\) and \(f(x)=3+x,\) write the composite function \(f[g(x)]\).
4 step solution
Problem 29
Substitute the given numerical value into each function. $$\text { If } f(x)=x^{2}-9, \text { find } f(-2)$$
4 step solution
Problem 30
Composite Functions.Given the functions \(g(x)=1-3 x\) and \(f(x)=2 x,\) write the composite function \(g[f(x)]\).
4 step solution
Problem 30
Substitute the given numerical value into each function. $$\text { If } f(x)=2 x+7, \text { find } f(-1)$$
4 step solution
Problem 31
Composite Functions.Given the functions \(g(x)=x-4\) and \(f(x)=x^{2},\) write the composite function \(f[g(x)]\).
3 step solution
Problem 31
Applications. The distance traveled by a freely falling body is a function of the elapsed time \(t:\) $$ f(t)=v_{0} t+\frac{1}{2} g t^{2} \quad \text { ft } $$ where \(v_{0}\) is the initial velocity and \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity \(\left(32.2 \mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s}^{2}\right)\) If \(v_{0}\) is \(55.0 \mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s},\) find \(f(10.0), f(15.0),\) and \(f(20.0)\)
4 step solution
Problem 32
Given \(g(x)=x^{3}\) and \(f(x)=4-3 x,\) find $$f[g(x)]$$
4 step solution
Problem 32
Applications. The resistance \(R\) of a conductor is a function of temperature: $$ f(t)=R_{0}(1+\alpha t) $$ where \(R_{0}\) is the resistance at \(0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(\alpha\) is the temperature coefficient of resistance \(\left(0.00427 \text { for copper). If the resistance of a copper coil is } 9800 \Omega \text { at } 0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right.\) find \(f(20.0), f(25.0),\) and \(f(30.0)\)
7 step solution
Problem 33
Given \(g(x)=x^{3}\) and \(f(x)=4-3 x,\) find $$f[g(3)]$$
3 step solution