Be Sure To Show Work Or An Explanation With Your Solution

Be Sure To Show Work Or An Explanation With Your Solution

Be sure to show work or an explanation with your solution; generally speaking, do not just state your answer. In Exercises 1 - 21, find all real solutions. Check your answers, as directed by your instructor.

1. (10 pts) Let . (no explanation required) (a) State the zero(s) of the function. 1a. ________ (b) Which of the following is true? 1b. ______ A. f is an even function. B. f is an odd function. C. f is both even and odd. D. f is neither even nor odd.

2. (15 pts) Consider the points (4, 1) and (–8, –8). (a) Find the slope-intercept equation of the line passing through the two given points. Show work. (b) Graph the line you found in (a), either drawing it on the grid in the next problem #3, or generating the graph electronically and attaching it. (c) Compare your line for this problem, #2, with the line in the next problem #3. Are the two lines parallel, perpendicular, or neither parallel nor perpendicular? (The terms parallel and perpendicular are discussed on pages 166 and 167.) No explanation required – just state the answer.

3. (10 pts) Which of the following equations does the graph represent? Show work or explanation. 3. ______ A. B. C. D.

4. (15 pts) Given and , which of the following is the domain of the quotient function? Explain . 4._______ A. B. C. D.

5. (10 pts) For each graph, is the graph symmetric with respect to the x -axis? y -axis? origin? (No explanation required. Just answer Yes or No to each question.) (a) Symmetric with respect to the x -axis? ____ y -axis? ____ origin? ____ (b) Symmetric with respect to the x -axis? ____ y -axis? ____ origin? ____

6. (15 pts) The number of guests g in a water park t hours after 9 am is given by g ( t ) = –32 t2 + 224 t + 263 for 0 ≤ t ≤ 8. ( t = 0 corresponds to 9 am) Find and interpret the average rate of change of g over the interval { t | 0 ≤ t ≤ 3} = [0, 3]. Show work.

7. (25 pts) Ted's car has broken down and he needs it towed. A quick search reveals that two towing services offer the following arrangements: Acme Towing: Pay a fee of $60.00, plus $2.50 per mile towed or BeQuick: Pay a fee of $33.00, plus $4.00 per mile towed.

(a) State a linear function f ( x ) that represents Acme Towing's total charge for towing a vehicle x miles.

(b) State a linear function g ( x ) that represents BeQuick Towing's total charge for towing a vehicle x miles.

(c) Ted needs to have his car towed 22 miles, as cheaply as possible. Which towing service should he choose? Show work/explanation.

(d) For what distance towed is the total towing charge exactly the same for both towing services? Show algebraic work/explanation.

(e) Fill in the blanks: The BeQuick towing service is the cheaper option if the vehicle is towed ________ (choose less or more) than ________ (enter number) miles. y = 4/3 x+8 y= 4/3 x+8 y = – 3/4 x+8 y=– 3/4 x+8 y = 3/4 x+6 y= 3/4 x+6 y = – 4/3 x+8 y=– 4/3 x+8 g f / f (x)= 4− x f(x)=4−x

Paper For Above instruction

In this comprehensive analysis, we address the entire set of exercises from the given math quiz, focusing on key concepts such as solving equations, understanding function properties, analyzing graphs, and applying linear functions to real-world situations. Each problem is approached systematically, emphasizing showing work or explanations to ensure clarity and full credit.

Problem 1: Zero(s) of a Function and Function Symmetry

Without a specific function given, we assume a generic quadratic or polynomial function for the purpose of this exercise.

The zeros of a function are the x-values where the function intersects the x-axis, i.e., where f(x) = 0. For example, if the function is f(x) = (x−a)(x−b), then the zeros are x = a and x = b.

Regarding symmetry, a function is even if f(−x) = f(x) for all x, which results in symmetry about the y-axis. A function is odd if f(−x) = −f(x), resulting in symmetry about the origin. Some functions can be both; only the zero function is both even and odd.

Thus, the determination of whether a specific function is even, odd, or neither depends on its explicit form. Since the prompt does not specify f(x), a general statement would be: If the function's algebraic form satisfies f(−x) = f(x), it is even; if it satisfies f(−x) = −f(x), it is odd.

Problem 2: Equation of a Line Through Two Points

Given points (4, 1) and (–8, –8), we find the slope (m):

m = (y2 − y1) / (x2 − x1) = (−8 − 1) / (−8 − 4) = (−9) / (−12) = 3/4

Using point-slope form with point (4, 1):

y – 1 = (3/4)(x – 4)

Simplify to slope-intercept form:

y – 1 = (3/4)x – 3


y = (3/4)x – 2

This is the equation of the line passing through the points. To graph, plot the y-intercept at (0, –2) and use the slope of 3/4 to find another point, e.g., from (0, –2), move up 3 units, right 4 units to (4, 1).

Comparing the line from problem 2 with the one in problem 3 involves assessing their slopes. If their slopes are equal, lines are parallel; if the slopes are negative reciprocals, lines are perpendicular; otherwise, neither.

Problem 3: Graph Representation of Equations

Without the explicit options, the typical interpretation is to analyze the given choices. To determine which equation matches a graph, examine characteristics such as slope, intercepts, and symmetry.

For example, an equation y = mx + b with a known slope and intercept, or forms such as y = |x| for absolute value graphs, can be identified. Show work by rewriting options or analyzing features like intercepts or shape.

Problem 4: Domain of a Quotient Function

Given functions f(x) and g(x), the domain of the quotient g(x)/f(x) consists of all x-values wheref(x) ≠ 0 and g(x) is defined.

Suppose f(x) and g(x) are polynomial functions; then the domain is all real numbers except where f(x) = 0. This exclusion is necessary because division by zero is undefined.

For example, if f(x) = x – 2, then the domain is all real numbers x ≠ 2.

Problem 5: Symmetry of Graphs

Assessment involves examining the graphs visually or analytically:

  • Symmetric w.r.t. x-axis: For (x, y), check if (x, –y) is also on the graph.
  • Symmetric w.r.t. y-axis: For (x, y), check if (–x, y) is also on the graph.
  • Symmetric w.r.t. origin: For (x, y), check if (–x, –y) is also on the graph.

Answers are simply Yes or No based on these criteria.

Problem 6: Average Rate of Change in a Water Park Guest Count

The function g(t) = –32 t2 + 224 t + 263 models the guest count t hours after 9 am.

The average rate of change over [0, 3] is:

(g(3) – g(0)) / (3 – 0)

Compute g(3):

g(3) = –32(3)^2 + 224(3) + 263 = –32(9) + 672 + 263 = –288 + 672 + 263 = 647

Compute g(0):

g(0) = 0 + 0 + 263 = 263

The average rate of change:

(647 – 263) / 3 = 384 / 3 = 128

This means, on average, the number of guests increases by 128 per hour over the interval from 9 am to 12 pm.

Problem 7: Towing Cost Functions and Decisions

(a) Acme Towing: Total cost as a function of miles x:

f(x) = 60 + 2.5x

(b) BeQuick Towing: Total cost as a function of miles x:

g(x) = 33 + 4x

(c) Cost for 22 miles:

f(22) = 60 + 2.5(22) = 60 + 55 = 115


g(22) = 33 + 4(22) = 33 + 88 = 121

Ted should choose Acme Towing for a lower cost of $115 versus $121 for BeQuick.

(d) Find x where both costs are equal:

60 + 2.5x = 33 + 4x


60 – 33 = 4x – 2.5x


27 = 1.5x


x = 27 / 1.5 = 18

Thus, at 18 miles, both services cost the same.

(e) Since at 18 miles both services cost the same, BeQuick is cheaper for distances greater than 18 miles, assuming linear cost increases.

Fill in the blanks: The BeQuick towing service is the cheaper option if the vehicle is towed more than 18 miles.

Conclusion

This analysis emphasizes the importance of understanding function properties, graph characteristics, and practical applications such as cost analysis. Whether solving quadratic equations, analyzing the symmetry of graphs, or applying linear functions to real scenarios, showing work ensures clarity and accuracy. These skills are essential in mastering algebra and functions in a broad context, paving the way for more advanced mathematical understanding.

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