Problem 7
Find the domain of each rational function. f(x)=(x+7)/(x2+49)
Problem 7
Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises 1–42 and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. x2+5x+4>0
Problem 7
The graph of a quadratic function is given. Write the function's equation, selecting from the following options.
Problem 7
Use the four-step procedure for solving variation problems given on page 447 to solve Exercises 1–10. y varies jointly as x and z. y = 25 when x = 2 and z = 5. Find y when x = 8 and z = 12.
Problem 8
In Exercises 1–10, determine which functions are polynomial functions. For those that are, identify the degree. f(x)=x1/3 −4x2+7
Problem 9
Use the four-step procedure for solving variation problems given on page 447 to solve Exercises 1–10. y varies jointly as a and b and inversely as the square root of c. y = 12 when a = 3, b = 2, and c = 25. Find y when a = 5, b = 3 and c = 9.
Problem 9
Determine which functions are polynomial functions. For those that are, identify the degree.
Problem 9
In Exercises 9–16, a) List all possible rational zeros. b) Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c) Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. f(x)=x3+x2−4x−4
Problem 9
Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises 1–42 and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. x2−6x+9<0
Problem 9
Among all pairs of numbers whose difference is 14, find a pair whose product is as small as possible. What is the minimum product?
Problem 9
Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. f(x)=2(x−3)2+1
Problem 9
Divide using long division. State the quotient, and the remainder, .
Problem 9
Use the graph of the rational function in the figure shown to complete each statement in Exercises 9–14.
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Problem 10
In Exercises 1–16, divide using long division. State the quotient, and the remainder, r(x). (3x2−2x+5)/(x−3)
Problem 10
Determine which functions are polynomial functions. For those that are, identify the degree.
Problem 10
In Exercises 9–16, a) List all possible rational zeros. b) Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c) Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. f(x)=x3−2x2−11x+12
Problem 10
Use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the end behavior of the graph of the given polynomial function. Then use this end behavior to match the polynomial function with its graph. [The graphs are labeled (a) through (d).]
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Problem 11
Use the graph of the rational function in the figure shown to complete each statement in Exercises 9–14.
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Problem 11
Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. f(x)=−2(x+1)2+5
Problem 11
Identify which graphs are not those of polynomial functions.
Problem 11
Use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the end behavior of the graph of the given polynomial function. Then use this end behavior to match the polynomial function with its graph. [The graphs are labeled (a) through (d).]
Problem 11
In Exercises 9–16, a) List all possible rational zeros. b) Use synthetic division to test the possible rational zeros and find an actual zero. c) Use the quotient from part (b) to find the remaining zeros of the polynomial function. f(x)=2x3−3x2−11x+6
Problem 11
Write an equation that expresses each relationship. Then solve the equation for y. x varies jointly as y and z.
Problem 11
Divide using long division. State the quotient, and the remainder, r(x). (4x4−4x2+6x)/(x−4)
Problem 11
Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises 1–42 and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. 3x2+10x−8≤0
Problem 12
Divide using long division. State the quotient, and the remainder, r(x). (x4−81)/(x−3)
Problem 12
Identify which graphs are not those of polynomial functions.
Problem 12
Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises 1–42 and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. 9x2+3x−2≥0
Problem 13
Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. f(x)=2x2−8x+3
Problem 13
Use the graph of the rational function in the figure shown to complete each statement in Exercises 9–14.
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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
