Precalculus
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780135189405
Author: Michael Sullivan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Ch. 2.1 - The inequality 1x3 can be written in interval...Ch. 2.1 - If x=2 , the value of the expression 3 x 2 5x+ 1 x...Ch. 2.1 - The domain of the variable in the expression x3...Ch. 2.1 - Solve the inequality: 32x5 . Graph the solution...Ch. 2.1 - To rationalize the denominator of 3 5 2 , multiply...Ch. 2.1 - A quotient is considered rationalized if its...Ch. 2.1 - If f is a function defined by the equation y=f( x...Ch. 2.1 - The set of all images of the elements in the...Ch. 2.1 - The independent variable is sometimes referred to...Ch. 2.1 - If f( x )=x+1 and g( x )= x 3 , then _______ = x 3...
Ch. 2.1 - True or False Every relation is a function.Ch. 2.1 - Four ways of expressing a relation are ________,...Ch. 2.1 - True or False If no domain is specified for a...Ch. 2.1 - True or False If is in the domain of a function...Ch. 2.1 - The expression f(x+h)f(x)h is called the...Ch. 2.1 - When written as y=f(x), a function is said to be...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 17 and 18, a relation expressed...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 17 and 18, a relation expressed...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 19-30, state the domain and range for...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 19-30, state the domain and range for...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 19-30, state the domain and range for...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 19-30, state the domain and range for...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 19-30, state the domain and range for...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 19-30, state the domain and range for...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 19-30, state the domain and range for...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 19-30, state the domain and range for...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 2729, find the domain and range of...Ch. 2.1 - 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Given f( x )=3x+1 and ( f+g )( x )=6- 1 2 x , find...Ch. 2.1 - Given f( x )= 1 x and ( f g )( x )= x+1 x 2 -x ,...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems , find the difference quotient of ;...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 79-90, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 8398, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 8398, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 8398, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - In Problems 8398, find the difference quotient of...Ch. 2.1 - Given f( x )= x 2 -2x+3 , find the value(s) for x...Ch. 2.1 - Given f( x )= 5 6 x- 3 4 , find the value(s) for x...Ch. 2.1 - If f( x )=2 x 3 +A x 2 +4x-5 and f( 2 )=5 , what...Ch. 2.1 - If f( x )=3 x 2 -Bx+4 and f( 1 )=12 , what is the...Ch. 2.1 - If f( x )= 3x+8 2x-A and f( 0 )=2 , what is the...Ch. 2.1 - If f( x )= 2x-B 3x+4 and f( 2 )= 1 2 , what is the...Ch. 2.1 - Geometry Express the area A of a rectangle as a...Ch. 2.1 - Geometry Express the area A of an isosceles right...Ch. 2.1 - Constructing Functions Express the gross wages G...Ch. 2.1 - Constructing Functions Ann, a commissioned...Ch. 2.1 - Effect of Gravity on Earth If a rock falls from a...Ch. 2.1 - Effect of Gravity on Jupiter If a rock falls from...Ch. 2.1 - Cost of Transatlantic Travel A Boeing 747 crosses...Ch. 2.1 - Cross-sectional Area The cross-sectional area of a...Ch. 2.1 - Economics The participation rate is the number of...Ch. 2.1 - Crimes Suppose that V( x ) represents the number...Ch. 2.1 - Health Care Suppose that P( x ) represents the...Ch. 2.1 - Income Tax Suppose that I( x ) represents the...Ch. 2.1 - Profit Function Suppose that the revenue R , in...Ch. 2.1 - Population as a Function of Age The function ...Ch. 2.1 - Stopping Distance When the driver of a vehicle...Ch. 2.1 - Some functions f have the property that f( a+b...Ch. 2.1 - Challenge Problem Find the difference quotient...Ch. 2.1 - Challenge Problem If f(x+45x4)=3x22, find f(1).Ch. 2.1 - Challenge Problem Find the domain of
Ch. 2.1 - Prob. 124AYUCh. 2.1 - Investigate when, historically, the use of the...Ch. 2.1 - Prob. 126AYUCh. 2.1 - Problems 118-121 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.1 - Problems 118-121 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.1 - Problems 127135 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.1 - Problems are based on material learned earlier in...Ch. 2.1 - Problems are based on material learned earlier in...Ch. 2.1 - Problems are based on material learned earlier in...Ch. 2.1 - Problems are based on material learned earlier in...Ch. 2.1 - Problems are based on material learned earlier in...Ch. 2.1 - Problems 127135 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.2 - The intercepts of the equation x 2 +4 y 2 =16 are...Ch. 2.2 - True or False The point ( 2,6 ) is on the graph of...Ch. 2.2 - 3. A set of points in the xy -plane is the graph...Ch. 2.2 - 4. If the point ( 5,3 ) is a point on the graph of...Ch. 2.2 - 5. Find a so that the point ( 1,2 ) is on the...Ch. 2.2 - True or False Every graph represents a function.Ch. 2.2 - True or False The graph of a function y=f( x )...Ch. 2.2 - True or False The y-intercept of the graph of the...Ch. 2.2 - If a function is defined by an equation in x and y...Ch. 2.2 - The graph of a function y=f(x) can have more than...Ch. 2.2 - Use the given graph the function f to answer parts...Ch. 2.2 - Use the given graph the function f to answer parts...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 13-24, determine whether the graph is...Ch. 2.2 - In problems 2530, answer the questions about each...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 25-30, answer the questions about the...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 25-30, answer the questions about the...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 25-30, answer the questions about the...Ch. 2.2 - In problems 2530, answer the questions about each...Ch. 2.2 - In Problems 25-30, answer the questions about the...Ch. 2.2 - The graphs of two functions, f and g , arc...Ch. 2.2 - Granny Shots The last player in the NBA to use an...Ch. 2.2 - Free-throw Shots According to physicist Peter...Ch. 2.2 - Cross-sectional Area The cross-sectional area of a...Ch. 2.2 - Motion οf a Golf Ball A golf ball is hit with an...Ch. 2.2 - Effect of Elevation on Weight If an object weighs...Ch. 2.2 - Cost of Transatlantic Travel A Boeing 747 crosses...Ch. 2.2 - Reading and Interpreting Graphs Let C be the...Ch. 2.2 - Reading and Interpreting Graphs Let C be the...Ch. 2.2 - Challenge Problem. Suppose f(x)=x24x+c and...Ch. 2.2 - Challenge Problem. Suppose f(x)=x+2 and g(x)=x2+n....Ch. 2.2 - Describe how you would find the domain and range...Ch. 2.2 - How many x-intercepts can the graph of a function...Ch. 2.2 - Is a graph that consists of a single point the...Ch. 2.2 - Match each of the following functions with the...Ch. 2.2 - Match each of the following functions with the...Ch. 2.2 - Consider the following scenario: Barbara decides...Ch. 2.2 - Consider the following scenario: Jayne enjoys...Ch. 2.2 - The following sketch represents the distance d (in...Ch. 2.2 - The following sketch represents the speed v (in...Ch. 2.2 - Draw the graph of a function whose domain is { x|...Ch. 2.2 - Prob. 52AYUCh. 2.2 - Explain why the vertical-line test works.Ch. 2.2 - Prob. 54AYUCh. 2.2 - Problems 52-55 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.2 - Prob. 56AYUCh. 2.2 - Prob. 57AYUCh. 2.2 - Prob. 58AYUCh. 2.2 - Prob. 59AYUCh. 2.2 - Prob. 60AYUCh. 2.2 - Prob. 61AYUCh. 2.2 - Problems 5463 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.2 - Prob. 63AYUCh. 2.3 - ‘Are You Prepared?' Answers are given at the end...Ch. 2.3 - ‘Are You Prepared?' Answers are given at the end...Ch. 2.3 - ‘Are You Prepared?' Answers are given at the end...Ch. 2.3 - ‘Are You Prepared?' Answers are given at the end...Ch. 2.3 - ‘Are You Prepared?' Answers are given at the end...Ch. 2.3 - 6. A function f is _____ on an interval I if, for...Ch. 2.3 - 7. A(n) ______ function f is one for which f( x...Ch. 2.3 - 8. True or False A function f is decreasing on an...Ch. 2.3 - 9. True or False A function f has a local maximum...Ch. 2.3 - 10. True or False Even functions have graphs that...Ch. 2.3 - 11. An odd function is symmetric with respect to...Ch. 2.3 - 12. Which of the following intervals is required...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 13-24, use the graph of the function f...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 25-32, the graph of a function is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 25-32, the graph of a function is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 25-32, the graph of a function is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 25-32, the graph of a function is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 25-32, the graph of a function is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 25-32, the graph of a function is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 25-32, the graph of a function is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 25-32, the graph of a function is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 33-36, the graph of a function f is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 33-36, the graph of a function f is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 33-36, the graph of a function f is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 33-36, the graph of a function f is...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 37-48, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 37-48, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 3748, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 37-48, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 3748, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 37-48, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 37-48, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 37-48, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 3748, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 37-48, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 37-48, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 37-48, determine algebraically whether...Ch. 2.3 - In Problem 49-56, for each graph of a function...Ch. 2.3 - In Problem 49-56, for each graph of a function...Ch. 2.3 - In Problem 49-56, for each graph of a function...Ch. 2.3 - In Problem 49-56, for each graph of a function...Ch. 2.3 - In Problem 49-56, for each graph of a function...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 49-56, for each graph of a function...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 49-56, for each graph of a function...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 49-56, for each graph of a function...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 57-64, use a graphing utility to graph...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 57-64, use a graphing utility to graph...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 57-64, use a graphing utility to graph...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 57-64, use a graphing utility to graph...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 57-64, use a graphing utility to graph...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 57-64, use a graphing utility to graph...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 57-64, use a graphing utility to graph...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 57-64, use a graphing utility to graph...Ch. 2.3 - Find the average rate of change of f(x)=2x2+4:...Ch. 2.3 - Find the average rate of change of
From to ...Ch. 2.3 - 67. Find the average rate of change of g( x )= x 3...Ch. 2.3 - 68. Find the average rate of change of h( x )= x 2...Ch. 2.3 - 69. f( x )=5x2 (a) Find the average rate of change...Ch. 2.3 - 70. f( x )=4x+1 (a) Find the average rate of...Ch. 2.3 - g(x)=x22 Find the average rate of change from 2 to...Ch. 2.3 - g(x)=x2+1 Find the average rate of change from -1...Ch. 2.3 - h(x)=x22x Find the average rate of change from 2...Ch. 2.3 - h(x)=2x2+x Find the average rate of change from 0...Ch. 2.3 - 75. g( x )= x 3 27x (a) Determine whether g is...Ch. 2.3 - 76. f( x )= x 3 +12x (a) Determine whether f is...Ch. 2.3 - 77. F( x )= x 4 +8 x 2 +9 (a) Determine whether F...Ch. 2.3 - 78. G( x )= x 4 +32 x 2 +144 (a) Determine whether...Ch. 2.3 - 80. Medicine Concentration The concentration C of...Ch. 2.3 - 83. E. coli Growth A strain of E. coli Beu...Ch. 2.3 - National Debt The size of the total debt owed by...Ch. 2.3 - 85. For the function f( x )= x 2 , compute the...Ch. 2.3 - 86. For the function f( x )= x 2 , compute the...Ch. 2.3 - Problems 87-94 require the following discussion of...Ch. 2.3 - Problems 87-94 require the following discussion of...Ch. 2.3 - Problems 87-94 require the following discussion of...Ch. 2.3 - Problems 87-94 require the following discussion of...Ch. 2.3 - Problems 87-94 require the following discussion of...Ch. 2.3 - Problems 87-94 require the following discussion of...Ch. 2.3 - Problems 87-94 require the following discussion of...Ch. 2.3 - Problems 87-94 require the following discussion of...Ch. 2.3 - Challenge Problem Mean Value Theorem Suppose...Ch. 2.3 - Challenge Problem. If is an odd function,...Ch. 2.3 - 95. Draw the graph of a function that has the...Ch. 2.3 - 96. Redo Problem 95 with the following additional...Ch. 2.3 - 97. How many x-intercept can a function defined on...Ch. 2.3 - 98. Suppose that a friend of yours does not...Ch. 2.3 - 99. Can a function be both even and odd? Explain.Ch. 2.3 - 100. Using a graphing utility, graph y=5 on the...Ch. 2.3 - 101. A function f has a positive average rate of...Ch. 2.3 - 102. Show that a constant function f( x )=b has an...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 103112 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems are based on material learned earlier...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems are based on material learned earlier...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 103112 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 103112 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems are based on material learned earlier...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 103112 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems are based on material learned earlier...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems 103112 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.3 - In Problems are based on material learned earlier...Ch. 2.4 - Sketch the graph of y= x . (p. 22)Ch. 2.4 - Sketch the graph of y= 1 x . (pp. 22-23)Ch. 2.4 - List the intercepts of the equation y= x 3 8 ....Ch. 2.4 - The function f( x )= x 2 is decreasing on the...Ch. 2.4 - When functions are defined by more than one...Ch. 2.4 - True or False The cube function is odd and is...Ch. 2.4 - True or False The cube root function is odd and is...Ch. 2.4 - True or False The domain and the range of the...Ch. 2.4 - Which of the following functions has a graph that...Ch. 2.4 - Consider the following function. f( x )= 3x2ifx2 x...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 11-18, match each graph to its...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 11-18, match each graph to its...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 11-18, match each graph to its...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 11-18, match each graph to its...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 11-18, match each graph to its...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 11-18, match each graph to its...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 11-18, match each graph to its...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 11-18, match each graph to its...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 19-26, sketch the graph of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 19-26, sketch the graph of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 19-26, sketch the graph of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 19-26, sketch the graph of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 19-26, sketch the graph of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 19-26, sketch the graph of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 19-26, sketch the graph of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 19-26, sketch the graph of each...Ch. 2.4 - If f(x)={x2ifx04ifx=03x2ifx0 find : f(3) (b) f(0)...Ch. 2.4 - If f( x )={ 3xifx1 0ifx=1 2 x 2 +1ifx1 find: (a)...Ch. 2.4 - If f(x)={2x+4if3x1x31if1x5 find : f(2) (b) f(0)...Ch. 2.4 - If f( x )={ x 3 if2x1 3x+2if1x4 find: (a) f( 1 )...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 31-42: (a) Find the domain of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 31-42: (a) Find the domain of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 31-42: (a) Find the domain of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 31-42: (a) Find the domain of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 31-42: (a) Find the domain of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 31-42: (a) Find the domain of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 31-42: (a) Find the domain of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 31-42: (a) Find the domain of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 31-42: (a) Find the domain of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 31-42: (a) Find the domain of each...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems:
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Minimum Payments for Credit Cards Holders of a...Ch. 2.4 - Wind Chill The wind chill factor represents the...Ch. 2.4 - Wind Chill Redo Problem 61(a)-(d) for an air...Ch. 2.4 - Wind Chill First-class Mail In 2015 the U.S....Ch. 2.4 - Challenge Problem Pool Depth Develop a model for...Ch. 2.4 - Challenge Problem Find the sum function (f+g)(x)...Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 64-71, use a graphing utility....Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 64-71, use a graphing utility....Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 64-71, use a graphing utility....Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 64-71, use a graphing utility....Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 64-71, use a graphing utility....Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 64-71, use a graphing utility....Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 64-71, use a graphing utility....Ch. 2.4 - In Problems 64-71, use a graphing utility....Ch. 2.4 - Consider the equation y={ 1ifxisrational...Ch. 2.4 - Define some functions that pass through ( 0,0...Ch. 2.4 - Problems 7685 are based on material learned...Ch. 2.4 - Problems are based on material learned earlier in...Ch. 2.4 - 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The graph of a function f is illustrated in...Ch. 2.5 - 78. The graph of a function f is illustrated in...Ch. 2.5 - 79. Suppose ( 1,3 ) is a point on the graph of...Ch. 2.5 - 80. Suppose ( 3,5 ) is a point on the graph of...Ch. 2.5 - 81. Graph the following functions using...Ch. 2.5 - 82. Graph the following functions using...Ch. 2.5 - 83. (a) Graph f( x )=| x3 |3 using...Ch. 2.5 - 84. (a) Graph f( x )=2| x4 |+4 using...Ch. 2.5 - 85. Thermostat Control Energy conservation experts...Ch. 2.5 - Digital Music Revenues The total worldwide digital...Ch. 2.5 - 87. Temperature Measurements The relationship...Ch. 2.5 - 88. Period of a Pendulum The period T (in seconds)...Ch. 2.5 - 89. The equation y= ( xc ) 2 defines a family of...Ch. 2.5 - 90. Repeat Problem 89 for the family of parabolas...Ch. 2.5 - Challenge Problem If a function is increasing on...Ch. 2.5 - Challenge Problem In statistics, the standard...Ch. 2.5 - 91. Suppose that the graph of a function f is...Ch. 2.5 - 92. 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