Chapter 7

Thinking Mathematically · 298 exercises

Problem 41

Solve by the method of your choice. Identify systems with no solution and systems with infinitely many solutions, using set notation to express their solution sets. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}3 x-2 y=-5 \\ 4 x+y=8\end{array}\right.\)

5 step solution

Problem 41

In Exercises 41-48, graph each horizontal or vertical line. \(y=4\)

3 step solution

Problem 41

Evaluate each function at the given value of the variable. \(h(r)=3 r^{2}+5\) a. \(h(4)\) b. \(h(-1)\)

4 step solution

Problem 42

What is an exponential function?

3 step solution

Problem 42

Write the given sentences as a system of inequalities in two variables. Then graph the system. The sum of the \(x\)-variable and the \(y\)-variable is at most 3 . The \(y\)-variable added to the product of 4 and the \(x\)-variable does not exceed 6 .

2 step solution

Problem 42

Solve by the method of your choice. Identify systems with no solution and systems with infinitely many solutions, using set notation to express their solution sets. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}2 x+5 y=-4 \\ 3 x-y=11\end{array}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 42

Graph each horizontal or vertical line. \(y=2\)

3 step solution

Problem 42

Evaluate each function at the given value of the variable. \(h(r)=2 r^{2}-4\) a. \(h(5)\) b. \(h(-1)\)

2 step solution

Problem 43

Describe the shape of a scatter plot that suggests modeling the data with an exponential function.

3 step solution

Problem 43

The graphs of solution sets of systems of inequalities involve finding the intersection of the solution sets of two or more inequalities. By contrast, in Exercises 43-44, you will be graphing the union of the solution sets of two inequalities. Graph the union of \(y>\frac{3}{2} x-2\) and \(y<4\).

3 step solution

Problem 43

Solve by the method of your choice. Identify systems with no solution and systems with infinitely many solutions, using set notation to express their solution sets. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{r}x+3 y=2 \\ 3 x+9 y=6\end{array}\right.\)

3 step solution

Problem 43

Graph each horizontal or vertical line. \(y=-2\)

2 step solution

Problem 43

Evaluate each function at the given value of the variable. \(f(x)=2 x^{2}+3 x-1\) a. \(f(3)\) b. \(f(-4)\)

4 step solution

Problem 44

Describe the shape of a scatter plot that suggests modeling the data with a logarithmic function.

3 step solution

Problem 44

The graphs of solution sets of systems of inequalities involve finding the intersection of the solution sets of two or more inequalities. By contrast, in Exercises 43-44, you will be graphing the union of the solution sets of two inequalities. Graph the union of \(x-y \geq-1\) and \(5 x-2 y \leq 10\).

3 step solution

Problem 44

Solve by the method of your choice. Identify systems with no solution and systems with infinitely many solutions, using set notation to express their solution sets. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}4 x-2 y=2 \\ 2 x-y=1\end{array}\right.\)

3 step solution

Problem 44

Graph each horizontal or vertical line. \(y=-3\)

3 step solution

Problem 44

Evaluate each function at the given value of the variable. \(f(x)=3 x^{2}+4 x-2\) a. \(f(2)\) b. \(f(-1)\)

4 step solution

Problem 45

Graph each horizontal or vertical line. \(x=2\)

2 step solution

Problem 45

Evaluate each function at the given value of the variable. \(f(x)=\frac{x}{|x|}\) a. \(f(6)\) b. \(f(-6)\)

2 step solution

Problem 46

Describe the shape of a scatter plot that suggests modeling the data with a quadratic function.

3 step solution

Problem 46

Graph each horizontal or vertical line. \(x=4\)

2 step solution

Problem 46

Evaluate each function at the given value of the variable. \(f(x)=\frac{|x|}{x}\) a. \(f(5)\) b. \(f(-5)\)

2 step solution

Problem 47

If \(x\) represents height, in inches, and y represents weight, in pounds, the healthy weight region can be modeled by the following system of linear inequalities: $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} 5.3 x-y \geq 180 \\ 4.1 x-y \leq 140 \end{array}\right. $$ Use this information to solve Exercises 45-48. Is a person in this age group who is 6 feet tall weighing 205 pounds within the healthy weight region?

4 step solution

Problem 47

In Exercises 47-48, solve each system for \(x\) and \(y\), expressing either value in terms of a or b, if necessary. Assume that \(a \neq 0\) and \(b \neq 0\). \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}5 a x+4 y=17 \\ a x+7 y=22\end{array}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 47

Graph each horizontal or vertical line. \(x+1=0\)

3 step solution

Problem 47

In Exercises 47-54, evaluate \(f(x)\) for the given values of \(x\). Then use the ordered pairs \((x, f(x))\) from your table to graph the function. $$ \begin{aligned} &f(x)=x^{2}-1\\\ &\begin{array}{|r|r|} \hline {}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}{x} & f(x)=x^{2}-1 \\ \hline-2 & \\ \hline-1 & \\ \hline 0 & \\ \hline 1 & \\ \hline 2 & \\ \hline \end{array} \end{aligned} $$

4 step solution

Problem 48

If \(x\) represents height, in inches, and y represents weight, in pounds, the healthy weight region can be modeled by the following system of linear inequalities: $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} 5.3 x-y \geq 180 \\ 4.1 x-y \leq 140 \end{array}\right. $$ Use this information to solve Exercises 45-48. Is a person in this age group who is 5 feet 8 inches tall weighing 135 pounds within the healthy weight region?

3 step solution

Problem 48

Solve each system for \(x\) and \(y\), expressing either value in terms of a or b, if necessary. Assume that \(a \neq 0\) and \(b \neq 0\). \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}4 a x+b y=3 \\ 6 a x+5 b y=8\end{array}\right.\)

3 step solution

Problem 48

Graph each horizontal or vertical line. \(x+5=0\)

3 step solution

Problem 48

In Exercises 47-54, evaluate \(f(x)\) for the given values of \(x\). Then use the ordered pairs \((x, f(x))\) from your table to graph the function. $$ \begin{aligned} &f(x)=x^{2}+1\\\ &\begin{array}{|r|l|} \hline {}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}{x} & f(x)=x^{2}+1 \\ \hline-2 & \\ \hline-1 & \\ \hline 0 & \\ \hline 1 & \\ \hline 2 & \\ \hline \end{array} \end{aligned} $$

3 step solution

Problem 49

Many elevators have a capacity of 2000 pounds. a. If a child averages 50 pounds and an adult 150 pounds, write an inequality that describes when \(x\) children and \(y\) adults will cause the elevator to be overloaded. b. Graph the inequality. Because \(x\) and \(y\) must be positive, limit the graph to quadrant I only. c. Select an ordered pair satisfying the inequality. What are its coordinates and what do they represent in this situation?

3 step solution

Problem 49

Solve each system for \(x\) and \(y\), expressing either value in terms of a or b, if necessary. Assume that \(a \neq 0\) and \(b \neq 0\). For the linear function \(f(x)=m x+b, f(-2)=11\) and \(f(3)=-9\). Find \(m\) and \(b\).

5 step solution

Problem 49

In Exercises 49-52, find the slope of the line passing through each pair of points or state that the slope is undefined. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers. Then indicate whether the line through the points rises, falls, is horizontal, or is vertical. \((0, a)\) and \((b, 0)\)

3 step solution

Problem 49

Evaluate \(f(x)\) for the given values of \(x\). Then use the ordered pairs \((x, f(x))\) from your table to graph the function. $$ \begin{aligned} &f(x)=x-1\\\ &\begin{array}{|r|l|} \hline {}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}{\boldsymbol{c}} & \boldsymbol{f}(\boldsymbol{x})=\boldsymbol{x}-1 \\\ \hline-2 & \\ \hline-1 & \\ \hline 0 & \\ \hline 1 & \\ \hline 2 & \\ \hline \end{array} \end{aligned} $$

3 step solution

Problem 50

A patient is not allowed to have more than 330 milligrams of cholesterol per day from a diet of eggs and meat. Each egg provides 165 milligrams of cholesterol. Each ounce of meat provides 110 milligrams. a. Write an inequality that describes the patient's dietary restrictions for \(x\) eggs and \(y\) ounces of meat. b. Graph the inequality. Because \(x\) and \(y\) must be positive, limit the graph to quadrant I only. c. Select an ordered pair satisfying the inequality. What are its coordinates and what do they represent in this situation?

3 step solution

Problem 50

Solve each system for \(x\) and \(y\), expressing either value in terms of a or b, if necessary. Assume that \(a \neq 0\) and \(b \neq 0\). For the linear function \(f(x)=m x+b, f(-3)=23\) and \(f(2)=-7\). Find \(m\) and \(b\).

3 step solution

Problem 50

Evaluate \(f(x)\) for the given values of \(x\). Then use the ordered pairs \((x, f(x))\) from your table to graph the function. $$ \begin{aligned} &f(x)=x+1\\\ &\begin{array}{|r|l|} \hline {}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}{\boldsymbol{x}} & \boldsymbol{f}(\boldsymbol{x})=\boldsymbol{x}+\mathbf{1} \\ \hline-2 & \\ \hline-1 & \\ \hline 0 & \\ \hline 1 & \\ \hline 2 & \\ \hline \end{array} \end{aligned} $$

6 step solution

Problem 51

Find the slope of the line passing through each pair of points or state that the slope is undefined. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers. Then indicate whether the line through the points rises, falls, is horizontal, or is vertical. \((a, b)\) and \((a, b+c)\)

4 step solution

Problem 51

Evaluate \(f(x)\) for the given values of \(x\). Then use the ordered pairs \((x, f(x))\) from your table to graph the function. $$ \begin{aligned} &f(x)=(x-2)^{2}\\\ &\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline x & f(x)=(x-2)^{2} \\ \hline 0 & \\ \hline 1 & \\ \hline 2 & \\ \hline 3 & \\ \hline 4 & \\ \hline \end{array} \end{aligned} $$

3 step solution

Problem 52

The value of \(a\) in \(y=a x^{2}+b x+c\) and the vertex of the parabola are given. How many \(x\)-intercepts does the parabola have? Explain how you arrived at this number. \(a=1 ;\) vertex at \((2,0)\)

3 step solution

Problem 52

Find the slope of the line passing through each pair of points or state that the slope is undefined. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers. Then indicate whether the line through the points rises, falls, is horizontal, or is vertical. \((a-b, c)\) and \((a, a+c)\)

3 step solution

Problem 52

Evaluate \(f(x)\) for the given values of \(x\). Then use the ordered pairs \((x, f(x))\) from your table to graph the function. $$ \begin{aligned} &f(x)=(x+1)^{2}\\\ &\begin{array}{|r|l|} \hline {}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}{x} & f(x)=(x+1)^{2} \\ \hline-3 & \\ \hline-2 & \\ \hline-1 & \\ \hline 0 & \\ \hline 1 & \\ \hline \end{array} \end{aligned} $$

3 step solution

Problem 53

What is a half-plane?

3 step solution

Problem 53

In Exercises 53-54, find the slope and y-intercept of each line whose equation is given. Assume that \(B \neq 0\). \(A x+B y=C\)

2 step solution

Problem 53

Evaluate \(f(x)\) for the given values of \(x\). Then use the ordered pairs \((x, f(x))\) from your table to graph the function. $$ \begin{aligned} &f(x)=x^{3}+1\\\ &\begin{array}{|r|c|} \hline {}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}{x} & f(x)=x^{3}+1 \\ \hline-3 & \\ \hline-2 & \\ \hline-1 & \\ \hline 0 & \\ \hline 1 & \\ \hline \end{array} \end{aligned} $$

3 step solution

Problem 54

What does a dashed line mean in the graph of an inequality?

2 step solution

Problem 54

Find the slope and y-intercept of each line whose equation is given. Assume that \(B \neq 0\). \(A x=B y-C\)

2 step solution

Problem 54

Evaluate \(f(x)\) for the given values of \(x\). Then use the ordered pairs \((x, f(x))\) from your table to graph the function. $$ \begin{aligned} &f(x)=(x+1)^{3}\\\ &\begin{array}{|r|c|} \hline{}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}{\boldsymbol{c}} & \boldsymbol{f}(\boldsymbol{x})=(\boldsymbol{x}+\mathbf{1})^{\mathbf{3}} \\ \hline-3 & \\ \hline-2 & \\ \hline-1 & \\ \hline 0 & \\ \hline 1 & \\ \hline \end{array} \end{aligned} $$

3 step solution

Problem 55

Explain how to graph \(2 x-3 y<6\).

3 step solution

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