Chapter 1
Thomas Calculus · 169 exercises
Problem 1
In Exercises \(1-4,\) use graphing software to determine which of the given viewing windows displays the most appropriate graph of the specified function. \begin{equation}f(x)=x^{4}-7 x^{2}+6 x\end{equation} \begin{equation} \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. }[-1,1] \text { by }[-1,1]} & {\text { b. }[-2,2] \text { by }[-5,5]} \\ {\text { c. }[-10,10] \text { by }[-10,10]} & {\text { d. }[-5,5] \text { by }[-25,15]}\end{array} \end{equation}
5 step solution
Problem 1
\begin{array}{l}{\text { In Exercises } 1 \text { and } 2, \text { find the domains and ranges of } f, g, f+g, \text { and }} \\ {f \cdot g .}\end{array} $$f(x)=x, \quad g(x)=\sqrt{x-1}$$
8 step solution
Problem 1
On a circle of radius 10 \(\mathrm{m}\) , how long is an arc that subtends a central angle of (a) 4\(\pi / 5\) radians? (b) \(110^{\circ} ?\)
4 step solution
Problem 1
In Exercises \(1-6,\) find the domain and range of each function. $$f(x)=1+x^{2}$$
3 step solution
Problem 2
Use graphing software to determine which of the given viewing windows displays the most appropriate graph of the specified function. \(\begin{equation} f(x)=x^{3}-4 x^{2}-4 x+16 \end{equation} \begin{equation} \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. }[-1,1] \text { by }[-5,5]} & {\text { b. }[-3,3] \text { by }[-10,10]} \\ {\text { c. }[-5,5] \text { by }[-10,20]} & {\text { d. }[-20,20] \text { by }[-100,100]}\end{array} \end{equation}\)
5 step solution
Problem 2
In Exercises 1 and \(2,\) find the domains and ranges of \(f, g, f+g,\) and \(f \cdot g .\) $$f(x)=\sqrt{x+1}, \quad g(x)=\sqrt{x-1}$$
8 step solution
Problem 2
A central angle in a circle of radius 8 is subtended by an are of length 10\(\pi .\) Find the angle's radian and degree measures.
3 step solution
Problem 2
In Exercises \(1-6,\) find the domain and range of each function. $$f(x)=1-\sqrt{x}$$
2 step solution
Problem 3
Use graphing software to determine which of the given viewing windows displays the most appropriate graph of the specified function. \begin{equation} f(x)=5+12 x-x^{3} \end{equation} \begin{equation} \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. }[-1,1] \text { by }[-1,1]} & {\text { b. }[-5,5] \text { by }[-10,10]} \\ {\text { c. }[-4,4] \text { by }[-20,20]} & {\text { d. }[-4,5] \text { by }[-15,25]}\end{array} \end{equation}
5 step solution
Problem 3
In Exercises 3 and \(4,\) find the domains and ranges of \(f, g, f / g,\) and \(g / f .\) $$ f(x)=2, \quad g(x)=x^{2}+1 $$
9 step solution
Problem 3
You want to make an \(80^{\circ}\) angle by marking an arc on the perimeter of a 12 -in.-diameter disk and drawing lines from the ends of the arc to the disk's center. To the nearest tenth of an inch, how long should the arc be?
5 step solution
Problem 3
In Exercises \(1-6,\) find the domain and range of each function. $$ F(x)=\sqrt{5 x+10} $$
3 step solution
Problem 4
Use graphing software to determine which of the given viewing windows displays the most appropriate graph of the specified function. \begin{equation} f(x)=\sqrt{5+4 x-x^{2}} \end{equation} \begin{equation} \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. }[-2,2] \text { by }[-2,2]} & {\text { b. }[-2,6] \text { by }[-1,4]} \\ {\text { c. }[-3,7] \text { by }[0,10]} & {\text { d. }[-10,10] \text { by }[-10,10]}\end{array} \end{equation}
5 step solution
Problem 4
In Exercises 3 and \(4,\) find the domains and ranges of \(f, g, f / g,\) and \(g / f .\) $$ f(x)=1, \quad g(x)=1+\sqrt{x} $$
9 step solution
Problem 4
If you roll a 1 -m-diameter wheel forward 30 \(\mathrm{cm}\) over level ground, through what angle will the wheel turn? Answer in radians (to the nearest tenth) and degrees (to the nearest degree).
5 step solution
Problem 4
In Exercises \(1-6,\) find the domain and range of each function. $$g(x)=\sqrt{x^{2}-3 x}$$
5 step solution
Problem 5
If \(f(x)=x+5\) and \(g(x)=x^{2}-3,\) find the following. $$(a) f(g(0)) \quad \text { b. } g(f(0)) $$ $$ (c)f(g(x)) \quad \text { d. } g(f(x)) $$ $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { e. } f(f(-5))} & {\text { f. } g(g(2))} \\ {\text { g. } f(f(x))} & {\text { h. } g(g(x))}\end{array} $$
8 step solution
Problem 5
Copy and complete the following table of function values. If the function is undefined at a given angle, enter "UND." Do not use a calculator or tables. $$ \begin{array}{l}{\quad\boldsymbol{\theta} \quad-\pi \quad-2 \pi / 3 \quad 0 \quad \pi / 2 \quad 3 \pi / 4} \\ {\sin \theta} \\ {\cos \theta} \\ {\tan \theta} \\ {\cot \theta} \\ {\sec \theta} \\ {\csc \theta}\end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 5
In Exercises \(1-6,\) find the domain and range of each function. $$f(t)=\frac{4}{3-t}$$
5 step solution
Problem 6
If \(f(x)=x-1\) and \(g(x)=1 /(x+1),\) find the following. $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. } f(g(1 / 2))} & {\text { b. } g(f(1 / 2))} \\\ {\text { c. } f(g(x))} & {\text { d. } g(f(x))}\end{array} $$ $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { e. } f(f(2))} & {\text { f. } g(g(2))} \\ {\text { g. } f(f(x))} & {\text { h. } g(g(x))}\end{array} $$
10 step solution
Problem 6
Copy and complete the following table of function values. If the function is undefined at a given angle, enter "UND." Do not use a calculator or tables. $$ \begin{array}{l}{\quad\boldsymbol{\theta} \quad-3 \pi / 2 \quad-\pi / 3 \quad-\pi / 6 \quad \pi / 4 \quad 5 \pi / 6} \\ {\sin \theta} \\ {\cos \theta} \\ {\tan \theta} \\ {\cot \theta} \\ {\sec \theta} \\ {\csc \theta}\end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 6
In Exercises \(1-6,\) find the domain and range of each function. $$G(t)=\frac{2}{t^{2}-16}$$
5 step solution
Problem 7
In Exercises \(7-10,\) write a formula for \(f \circ g \circ h\) $$ f(x)=x+1, \quad g(x)=3 x, \quad h(x)=4-x $$
5 step solution
Problem 7
In Exercises \(7-12,\) one of sin \(x, \cos x,\) and tan \(x\) is given. Find the other two if \(x\) lies in the specified interval. $$\sin x=\frac{3}{5}, \quad x \in\left[\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 8
In Exercises \(7-10,\) write a formula for \(f \circ g \circ h\) $$ f(x)=3 x+4, \quad g(x)=2 x-1, \quad h(x)=x^{2} $$
5 step solution
Problem 8
In Exercises \(7-12,\) one of sin \(x, \cos x,\) and tan \(x\) is given. Find the other two if \(x\) lies in the specified interval. $$\tan x=2, \quad x \in\left[0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 9
In Exercises \(7-10,\) write a formula for \(f \circ g \circ h\) $$ f(x)=\sqrt{x+1}, \quad g(x)=\frac{1}{x+4}, \quad h(x)=\frac{1}{x} $$
4 step solution
Problem 9
In Exercises \(7-12,\) one of sin \(x, \cos x,\) and tan \(x\) is given. Find the other two if \(x\) lies in the specified interval. $$\cos x=\frac{1}{3}, \quad x \in\left[-\frac{\pi}{2}, 0\right]$$
5 step solution
Problem 9
Express the area and perimeter of an equilateral triangle as a function of the triangle's side length \(x\) .
2 step solution
Problem 10
Find an appropriate graphing software viewing window for the given function and use it to display its graph. The window should give a picture of the overall behavior of the function. There is more than one choice, but incorrect choices can miss important aspects of the function. \(\begin{equation} f(x)=x^{2}\left(6-x^{3}\right) \end{equation}\)
5 step solution
Problem 10
In Exercises \(7-10,\) write a formula for \(f \circ g \circ h\) $$ f(x)=\frac{x+2}{3-x}, \quad g(x)=\frac{x^{2}}{x^{2}+1}, \quad h(x)=\sqrt{2-x} $$
6 step solution
Problem 10
In Exercises \(7-12,\) one of sin \(x, \cos x,\) and tan \(x\) is given. Find the other two if \(x\) lies in the specified interval. $$\cos x=-\frac{5}{13}, \quad x \in\left[\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 10
Express the side length of a square as a function of the length \(d\) of the square's diagonal. Then express the area as a function of the diagonal length.
4 step solution
Problem 11
Let \(f(x)=x-3, \quad g(x)=\sqrt{x}, \quad h(x)=x^{3},\) and \(j(x)=2 x .\) Express each of the functions in Exercises 11 and 12 as a composite involving one or more of \(f, g, h,\) and \(j .\) $$\begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. } y=\sqrt{x}-3} & {\text { b. } y=2 \sqrt{x}} \\\ {\text { c. } y=x^{1 / 4}} & {\text { d. } y=4 x} \\ {\text { e. } y=\sqrt{(x-3)^{3}}} & {\text { f. } y=(2 x-6)^{3}}\end{array}$$
7 step solution
Problem 11
In Exercises \(7-12,\) one of sin \(x, \cos x,\) and tan \(x\) is given. Find the other two if \(x\) lies in the specified interval. $$\tan x=\frac{1}{2}, \quad x \in\left[\pi, \frac{3 \pi}{2}\right]$$
5 step solution
Problem 11
Express the edge length of a cube as a function of the cube's diagonal length \(d .\) Then express the surface area and volume of the cube as a function of the diagonal length.
4 step solution
Problem 12
Let \(f(x)=x-3, \quad g(x)=\sqrt{x}, \quad h(x)=x^{3},\) and \(j(x)=2 x .\) Express each of the functions in Exercises 11 and 12 as a composite involving one or more of \(f, g, h,\) and \(j .\) $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. } y=2 x-3} & {\text { b. } y=x^{3 / 2}} \\\ {\text { c. } y=x^{9}} & {\text { d. } y=x-6} \\ {\text { e. } y=2 \sqrt{x-3}} & {\text { f. } y=\sqrt{x^{3}-3}}\end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 12
In Exercises \(7-12,\) one of sin \(x, \cos x,\) and tan \(x\) is given. Find the other two if \(x\) lies in the specified interval. $$\sin x=-\frac{1}{2}, \quad x \in\left[\pi, \frac{3 \pi}{2}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 12
A point \(P\) in the first quadrant lies on the graph of the function \(f(x)=\sqrt{x} .\) Express the coordinates of \(P\) as functions of the slope of the line joining \(P\) to the origin.
5 step solution
Problem 13
Copy and complete the following table. $$\begin{array}{ll}{g(x)} & {f(x)} & {(f \circ g)(x)} \\ \hline\end{array}$$ $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. } x-7} & {\sqrt{x}} \\ {\text { b. } x+2} & {3 x} \\ {\text { c. } ?} & {\sqrt{x-5}} & {\sqrt{x^{2}-5}}\end{array} $$ $$ \text { d. } \frac{x}{x-1} \quad \frac{x}{x-1} \quad ? $$ $$ \text { e. }? \quad 1+\frac{1}{x} \quad x $$ $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { f. } \frac{1}{x}} & {?} & {x}\end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 13
Find an appropriate graphing software viewing window for the given function and use it to display its graph. The window should give a picture of the overall behavior of the function. There is more than one choice, but incorrect choices can miss important aspects of the function. \begin{equation} y=5 x^{2 / 5}-2 x \end{equation}
5 step solution
Problem 13
Consider the point \((x, y)\) lying on the graph of the line \(2 x+4 y=5 .\) Let \(L\) be the distance from the point \((x, y)\) to the origin \((0,0) .\) Write \(L\) as a function of \(x .\)
6 step solution
Problem 14
Find an appropriate graphing software viewing window for the given function and use it to display its graph. The window should give a picture of the overall behavior of the function. There is more than one choice, but incorrect choices can miss important aspects of the function. \begin{equation} y=x^{2 / 3}(5-x) \end{equation}
6 step solution
Problem 14
Consider the point \((x, y)\) lying on the graph of \(y=\sqrt{x-3}\) . Let \(L\) be the distance between the points \((x, y)\) and \((4,0) .\) Write \(L\) as a function of \(y .\)
6 step solution
Problem 15
Evaluate each expression using the functions $$ f(x)=2-x, \quad g(x)=\left\\{\begin{array}{lr}{-x,} & {-2 \leq x<0} \\ {x-1,} & {0 \leq x \leq 2}\end{array}\right. $$ $$ \begin{array}{lll}{\text { a. }} & {f(g(0))} & {\text { b. } g(f(3))} & {\text { c. } g(g(-1))} \\ {\text { d. }} & {f(f(2))} & {\text { e. } g(f(0))} & {\text { f. } f(g(1 / 2))}\end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 15
Find the natural domain and graph the functions in Exercises \(15-20 .\) $$f(x)=5-2 x$$
4 step solution
Problem 16
Find the natural domain and graph the functions in Exercises \(15-20 .\) $$f(x)=1-2 x-x^{2}$$
4 step solution
Problem 17
In Exercises 17 and \(18,\) (a) write formulas for \(f \circ g\) and \(g \circ f\) and find the \((\mathbf{b})\) domain and \((\mathbf{c})\) range of each. $$ f(x)=\sqrt{x+1}, g(x)=\frac{1}{x} $$
6 step solution
Problem 17
Find the natural domain and graph the functions in Exercises \(15-20 .\) $$g(x)=\sqrt{|x|}$$
4 step solution
Problem 18
In Exercises 17 and \(18,\) (a) write formulas for \(f \circ g\) and \(g \circ f\) and find the \((\mathbf{b})\) domain and \((\mathbf{c})\) range of each. $$ f(x)=x^{2}, g(x)=1-\sqrt{x} $$
6 step solution