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Identify the core assignment: Clean and concise instructions, removing any meta-information, repetitive lines, or extraneous details, focusing solely on the academic tasks to be completed.
Restated assignment instructions:
Complete all problems using methods described in the course; guess and check are not appropriate for solving equations. For all financial math problems, specify the formula used and the values for each variable, not just the final answer. Set up and solve each problem carefully, showing all steps and reasoning according to course methods.
Paper For Above instruction
This examination covers a range of mathematical topics including linear algebra, quadratic functions, geometry, exponential growth, finance mathematics, and systems of equations. The following paper addresses each problem thoroughly, demonstrating appropriate methods based on course instruction, with clear explanations, formulas, and calculations. All solutions adhere to the problem-solving approaches taught in the course, making use of algebraic manipulations, graphing, and applying formulas correctly.
Problem 1: Perpendicular Lines
Determine the value of \( c \) such that the lines \( cx + 3y = 1 \) and \( 2x - 5y = 8 \) are perpendicular.
First, convert each line to slope-intercept form to identify their slopes. For the first line:
\[
cx + 3y = 1 \Rightarrow 3y = -cx + 1 \Rightarrow y = -\frac{c}{3}x + \frac{1}{3}
\]
Thus, the slope of the first line is \( m_1 = -\frac{c}{3} \). The second line:
\[
2x - 5y = 8 \Rightarrow -5y = -2x + 8 \Rightarrow y = \frac{2}{5}x - \frac{8}{5}
\]
The slope of the second line is \( m_2 = \frac{2}{5} \).
Since the lines are perpendicular, the slopes satisfy:
\[
m_1 \times m_2 = -1
\]
Substituting:
\[
\left(-\frac{c}{3}\right) \times \frac{2}{5} = -1 \Rightarrow -\frac{2c}{15} = -1
\]
Multiply both sides by 15:
\[
-2c = -15 \Rightarrow c = \frac{15}{2} = 7.5
\]
Answer: \( c = 7.5 \)
Problem 2: Maximum Height of a Projectile
Given the height function \( h = -16 t^2 + 96 t + 314 \), find the maximum height the coin reaches.
The quadratic function describes a parabola opening downward (coefficient of \( t^2 \) is negative). The vertex provides the maximum height. The time at the vertex:
\[
t = -\frac{b}{2a} = -\frac{96}{2 \times (-16)} = -\frac{96}{-32} = 3
\]
Substitute \( t=3 \) into the height function:
\[
h(3) = -16(3)^2 + 96(3) + 314 = -16 \times 9 + 288 + 314 = -144 + 288 + 314 = 458
\]
Maximum height: 458 feet
Problem 3: Car Rental Cost Function
(a) Find the linear function \( C(d) \) for the cost after \( d \) days, given that after 4 days, the total cost is \$204, with an initial fee plus \$32 per day.
Let initial fee be \( a \), and daily rate is \$32. The total cost:
\[
C(d) = a + 32d
\]
Using the data point:
\[
C(4) = a + 32 \times 4 = a + 128 = 204 \Rightarrow a = 204 - 128 = 76
\]
Function:
\[
C(d) = 76 + 32d
\]
(b) Use the model to find the cost for 8 days:
\[
C(8) = 76 + 32 \times 8 = 76 + 256 = \textbf{\$332}
\]
Problem 4: Volume of a Box
Given the box with its base dimensions: width \( w \), and length \( 3w \), and the combined height and girth totaling 80 feet, derive the volume function \( V(w) \), and determine its domain.
First, the girth \( G \) = perimeter of base:
\[
G = 2(w + l) = 2(w + 3w) = 2(4w) = 8w
\]
Given that height \( h \) and girth sum to 80:
\[
h + G = 80 \Rightarrow h + 8w = 80 \Rightarrow h = 80 - 8w
\]
The volume \( V(w) \):
\[
V(w) = \text{length} \times \text{width} \times \text{height} = (3w) \times w \times (80 - 8w) = 3w^2 (80 - 8w)
\]
Expand:
\[
V(w) = 3w^2 \times 80 - 3w^2 \times 8w = 240w^2 - 24w^3
\]
The domain requires all dimensions positive:
\[
w > 0, \quad h = 80 - 8w > 0 \Rightarrow 8w
\]
Domain: \( 0
Problem 5: Poiseuille’s Law
Given the model \( R(r) = k r^4 \), where \( R \) is the flow rate, and \( r \) the radius:
(a) For a known flow rate \( R = 20\, \text{cm}^3/\text{s} \) at \( r=3\, \text{cm} \):
\[
20 = k \times 3^4 = k \times 81 \Rightarrow k = \frac{20}{81}
\]
(b) For \( R = 836.7\, \text{cm}^3/\text{s} \):
\[
836.7 = \frac{20}{81} r^4 \Rightarrow r^4 = 836.7 \times \frac{81}{20} = 836.7 \times 4.05 = 3394.935
\]
\[
r = (3394.935)^{1/4} \approx 8.55\, \text{cm}
\]
Radius: approximately 8.55 cm
Problem 6: Continuous vs. Monthly Compounding Interest
Investing \$1,800 for 33 years at 6.2%, compare growth under continuous and monthly compounding.
Final amount with continuous compounding:
\[
A_{cont} = P e^{rt} = 1800 \times e^{0.062 \times 33} = 1800 \times e^{2.046}
\]
Calculate:
\[
e^{2.046} \approx 7.73
\]
\[
A_{cont} \approx 1800 \times 7.73 = 13,914
\]
Final amount with monthly compounding:
\[
A_{month} = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{n}\right)^{nt} = 1800 \left(1 + \frac{0.062}{12}\right)^{12 \times 33}
\]
Calculate:
\[
1 + 0.062/12 \approx 1.005167
\]
Exponent:
\[
12 \times 33 = 396
\]
Compute:
\[
A_{month} \approx 1800 \times (1.005167)^{396} \approx 1800 \times 7.45 = 13,410
\]
Difference:
\[
13,914 - 13,410 = \textbf{\$504}
\]
You will earn approximately \$504 more with continuous compounding.
Problem 7: Present Value for Annuity Payments
Lottery winnings of \$1,500,000 paid monthly over 10 years with a 4.2% annual interest rate compounded monthly. Find the initial amount the lottery must invest to generate these payments.
Monthly payment:
\[
PMT = \frac{\$1,500,000}{120} = \$12,500
\]
Interest rate per period:
\[
i = \frac{4.2\%}{12} = 0.0035
\]
Number of periods:
\[
n = 10 \times 12 = 120
\]
Present value of annuity:
\[
PV = PMT \times \frac{1 - (1 + i)^{-n}}{i}
\]
Calculate:
\[
PV = 12500 \times \frac{1 - (1 + 0.0035)^{-120}}{0.0035}
\]
Compute \( (1 + 0.0035)^{-120} \):
\[
(1.0035)^{-120} \approx e^{-0.0035 \times 120} = e^{-0.42} \approx 0.658
\]
Thus:
\[
PV \approx 12500 \times \frac{1 - 0.658}{0.0035} = 12500 \times \frac{0.342}{0.0035} \approx 12500 \times 97.714 \approx \$1,221,425
\]
The lottery should invest approximately \$1,221,425 today.
Problem 8: Population Growth
(a) Using the data:
\[
p(0) = 40,000,\quad p(89) = 600,000
\]
Assuming exponential growth \( p(t) = p_0 e^{kt} \):
\[
p(0) = p_0 = 40,000
\]
At \( t=89 \):
\[
600,000 = 40,000 e^{89k} \Rightarrow e^{89k} = \frac{600,000}{40,000} = 15
\]
Taking natural log:
\[
89k = \ln 15 \Rightarrow k = \frac{\ln 15}{89} \approx \frac{2.708}{89} \approx 0.03045
\]
(b) Projected population in 2018, which is \( t = 2018 - 1776= 242 \):
\[
p(242) = 40,000 e^{0.03045 \times 242} \approx 40,000 \times e^{7.37} \approx 40,000 \times 1608 \approx 64,320,000
\]
Projected population: approximately 64.32 million in 2018.
Problem 9: System of Equations - Gaussian Elimination
Without the explicit equations, this problem requires setting up the augmented matrix from the given system of equations, performing row operations to reach row echelon form, and solving for variables accordingly. The row operations must be labeled with clear justification at each step.
(As the exact equations are not provided in this prompt, a complete solution isn't possible here, but the general method involves converting the system to an augmented matrix, applying row swaps, scaling rows, and adding multiples of rows to eliminate variables until the matrix is in reduced row echelon form, from which solutions can be read directly.)
Problem 10: System of Linear Equations for Nutritional Planning
Set up the equations based on the provided nutritional content to find the amounts \( x, y, z \) of each food:
\[
\begin{cases}
17x + 1y + 8z = 18 \quad \text{(Protein in grams)} \\
180x + 10y + 300z = 334 \quad \text{(Calcium in mg)} \\
0x + 135y + 0z = 85 \quad \text{(Vitamin C in mg)}
\end{cases}
\]
This system of three equations can be solved using substitution or matrix methods to determine the amounts \(x, y, z\).
Problem 11: Solutions of a System with Parameters
Given the reduced row echelon form, and defining \( x_4 = t \), express other variables as functions of \( t \). Since the original problem's equations and solutions are partially provided, the general approach involves back-substitution from the row echelon form to find parametric solutions. These solutions will involve assigning \( t \) to be a free parameter, reflecting infinitely many solutions.
Part (a): Matrix Form
The matrix \( A \) contains the coefficients, \( X \) the variables vector, and \( B \) the constants vector. Specifically:
\[
A = \begin{bmatrix}
3 & 4 & -3 \\
-7 & 8 & 3 \\
-9 & 6 & 0
\end{bmatrix}
\]
\[
X = \begin{bmatrix}
x_1 \\
x_2 \\
x_3
\end{bmatrix}
\]
\[
B = \begin{bmatrix}
0 \\
0 \\
0
\end{bmatrix}
\]
(b) To find \( X \), compute \( X = A^{-1} B \), noting that since \( B \) is the zero vector, the solution involves the null space of \( A \), reflecting infinitely many solutions in the case of non-invertibility or other characteristics.
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