Concept explainers
a)
To evaluate: if the spreadsheet show the solution of the equation.
a)
Answer to Problem 48PPE
The total number of potatoes in the bucket is 56.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Equation is given as,
Yes, the given spreadsheet shows solution of given equation.
For example,
When x = −5,
Hence, the given spreadsheet shows the solution.
b)
To evaluate: the two values of ‘x’ is the solution of the equation.
b)
Answer to Problem 48PPE
The total number of potatoes in the bucket is 56.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Equation is given as,
Solving the given equation,
So, the solution lies between x = 1 and x = 3.
c)
To evaluate: the values of ‘x’ at which
c)
Answer to Problem 48PPE
The values of x are −5 and −3.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Equation is given as,
From the spreadsheet,
For x = −5 and x =−3,
So, the values of x are −5 and −3.
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