Precalculus
Precalculus
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780321716835
Author: Michael Sullivan
Publisher: Addison Wesley
bartleby

Concept explainers

Polynomials
Try substituting 1. You will get 6 and not 0. Try other real values also. What About -2? Let us check.
bartleby

Videos

Textbook Question
Book Icon
Chapter 3.3, Problem 3AYU

To complete the square of x 2   −   5 x , you add the number ______. (p. A49)

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark
To determine

To fill: The blank of the given statement “To complete the square of x 2   − 5x you add the number _______”.

Answer to Problem 3AYU

“To complete the square of x 2   − 5x you add the number 25 4 . ”

Explanation:

Given:

The given statement is

“To complete the square of x 2   − 5x you add the number _______”.

Consider the general equation x 2  + mx.

In order to complete the square of the above equation, we have to add the square of half of m.

Therefore, we have to add ( m 2 ) 2 .

Here, the given equation is x 2   − 5x.

Thus we have m = −5.

Now, in order to complete the square of the give equation, we have to add ( −5 2 ) 2  =  25 4 .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given statement is

“To complete the square of x 2   − 5x you add the number _______”.

Consider the general equation x 2  + mx.

In order to complete the square of the above equation, we have to add the square of half of m.

Therefore, we have to add ( m 2 ) 2 .

Here, the given equation is x 2   − 5x.

Thus we have m = −5.

Now, in order to complete the square of the give equation, we have to add ( −5 2 ) 2  =  25 4 .

Previous
Chapter 3.3, Problem 2AYU
Next
Chapter 3.3, Problem 4AYU

Chapter 3 Solutions

Precalculus

Ch. 3.1 - Prob. 1AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 2AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 3AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 4AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 5AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 6AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 7AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 8AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 9AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 10AYU
Ch. 3.1 - Prob. 11AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 12AYUCh. 3.1 - In Problems 13-20, a linear function is given. a....Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 13-20, a linear function is given. a....Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 13-20, a linear function is given. a....Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 13-20, a linear function is given. a....Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 13-20, a linear function is given. a....Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 13-20, a linear function is given. a....Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 13-20, a linear function is given. a....Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 13-20, a linear function is given. a....Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 21-28, determine whether the given...Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 21-28, determine whether the given...Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 21-28, determine whether the given...Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 21-28, determine whether the given...Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 21-28, determine whether the given...Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 21-28, determine whether the given...Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 21-28, determine whether the given...Ch. 3.1 - In Problems 21-28, determine whether the given...Ch. 3.1 - Suppose that f( x )=4x1 and g(x)=2x+5 . a. Solve...Ch. 3.1 - Suppose that f( x )=3x+5 and g(x)=2x+15 . a. Solve...Ch. 3.1 - In parts (a) - (f), use the following figure. a....Ch. 3.1 - In parts (a) - (f), use the following figure. a....Ch. 3.1 - In parts (a) and (b), use the following figure. a....Ch. 3.1 - In parts (a) and (b), use the following figure. a....Ch. 3.1 - In parts (a) and (b), use the following figure. a....Ch. 3.1 - In parts (a) and (b), use the following figure. a....Ch. 3.1 - Prob. 37AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 38AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 39AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 40AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 41AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 42AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 43AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 44AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 45AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 46AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 47AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 48AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 49AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 50AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 51AYUCh. 3.1 - Prob. 52AYUCh. 3.1 - Which of the following functions might have the...Ch. 3.1 - Which of the following functions might have the...Ch. 3.1 - Under what circumstances is a linear function f( x...Ch. 3.1 - Explain how the graph of f( x )=mx+b can be used...Ch. 3.2 - Plot the points ( 1,5 ),( 2,6 ),( 3,9 ),( 1,12 )...Ch. 3.2 - Find an equation of the line containing the points...Ch. 3.2 - A _____________ is used to help us to see what...Ch. 3.2 - True or False The correlation coefficient is a...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 5-10, examine the scatter diagram and...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 5-10, examine the scatter diagram and...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 5-10, examine the scatter diagram and...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 5-10, examine the scatter diagram and...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 5-10, examine the scatter diagram and...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 5-10, examine the scatter diagram and...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 11-16, (a) Draw a scatter diagram. (b)...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 11-16, (a) Draw a scatter diagram. (b)...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 11-16, (a) Draw a scatter diagram. (b)...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 11-16, (a) Draw a scatter diagram. (b)...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 11-16, (a) Draw a scatter diagram. (b)...Ch. 3.2 - In Problems 11-16, (a) Draw a scatter diagram. (b)...Ch. 3.2 - Candy The following data represent the weight (in...Ch. 3.2 - Tornadoes The following data represent the width...Ch. 3.2 - Video Games and Grade-Point Average Professor...Ch. 3.2 - Prob. 20AYUCh. 3.2 - Prob. 21AYUCh. 3.2 - Prob. 22AYUCh. 3.2 - Prob. 23AYUCh. 3.2 - Prob. 24AYUCh. 3.2 - Prob. 25AYUCh. 3.2 - Prob. 26AYUCh. 3.2 - Prob. 27AYUCh. 3.3 - List the intercepts of the equation y= x 2 9 ....Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 2AYUCh. 3.3 - To complete the square of x 2 5x , you add the...Ch. 3.3 - To graph y= (x4) 2 you shift the graph of y= x 2...Ch. 3.3 - The graph of a quadratic function is called a(n)...Ch. 3.3 - The vertical line passing through the vertex of a...Ch. 3.3 - The x-coordinate of the vertex of f( x )=a x 2...Ch. 3.3 - True or False The graph of f( x )=2 x 2 +3x4 opens...Ch. 3.3 - True or False The y-coordinate of the vertex of f(...Ch. 3.3 - True or False If the discriminant b 2 4ac=0 , the...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 13-20, match each graph to one the...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 13-20, match each graph to one the...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 13-20, match each graph to one the...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 13-20, match each graph to one the...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 13-20, match each graph to one the...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 13-20, match each graph to one the...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 13-20, match each graph to one the...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 13-20, match each graph to one the...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 21-32, graph the function f by...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 33-48, (a) graph each quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 49-54, determine the quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 49-54, determine the quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 49-54, determine the quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 49-54, determine the quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 49-54, determine the quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 49-54, determine the quadratic...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 6572, determine, without graphing,...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 55-62, determine, without graphing,...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 55-62, determine, without graphing,...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 55-62, determine, without graphing,...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems, determine, without graphing, whether...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 55-62, determine, without graphing,...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems, determine, without graphing, whether...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 55-62, determine, without graphing,...Ch. 3.3 - The graph of the function f( x )=a x 2 +bx+c has...Ch. 3.3 - The graph of the function f(x)=a x 2 +bx+c has...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 77-82, for the given functions fandg ,...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 77-82, for the given functions fandg ,...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 77-82, for the given functions fandg ,...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 77-82, for the given functions fandg ,...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 77-82, for the given functions fandg ,...Ch. 3.3 - In Problems 77-82, for the given functions fandg ,...Ch. 3.3 - Answer Problems 83 and 84 using the following: A...Ch. 3.3 - Answer Problems 83 and 84 using the following: A...Ch. 3.3 - Suppose that f(x)= x 2 +4x21 . (a) What is the...Ch. 3.3 - Suppose that f( x )= x 2 +2x8 . (a) What is the...Ch. 3.3 - Analyzing the Motion of a Projectile A projectile...Ch. 3.3 - Analyzing the Motion of a Projectile A projectile...Ch. 3.3 - Maximizing Revenue Suppose that the manufacturer...Ch. 3.3 - Maximizing Revenue A lawn mower manufacturer has...Ch. 3.3 - Minimizing Marginal Cost The marginal cost of a...Ch. 3.3 - Minimizing Marginal Cost (See Problem 91.) The...Ch. 3.3 - Business The monthly revenue R achieved by selling...Ch. 3.3 - Business The daily revenue R achieved by selling x...Ch. 3.3 - Stopping Distance An accepted relationship between...Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 82AYUCh. 3.3 - Prob. 83AYUCh. 3.3 - Prob. 84AYUCh. 3.3 - Prob. 85AYUCh. 3.3 - Prob. 86AYUCh. 3.3 - Prob. 87AYUCh. 3.3 - Prob. 88AYUCh. 3.3 - Prob. 89AYUCh. 3.3 - Prob. 90AYUCh. 3.3 - Prob. 91AYUCh. 3.3 - Prob. 92AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 1AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 2AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 4AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 5AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 6AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 7AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 8AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 9AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 10AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 11AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 12AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 13AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 14AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 15AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 16AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 17AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 18AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 19AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 20AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 21AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 22AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 23AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 24AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 25AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 26AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 27AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 28AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 29AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 30AYUCh. 3.4 - Prob. 31AYUCh. 3.5 - Solve the inequality 3x27 .Ch. 3.5 - Write (2,7] using inequality notation.Ch. 3.5 - (a) f( x )0 (b) f( x )0Ch. 3.5 - (a) g( x )0 (b) g( x )0Ch. 3.5 - (a) g( x )f( x ) (b) f( x )g( x )Ch. 3.5 - (a) f( x )g( x ) (b) f( x )g( x )Ch. 3.5 - x 2 3x100Ch. 3.5 - x 2 +3x100Ch. 3.5 - x 2 4x0Ch. 3.5 - x 2 +8x0Ch. 3.5 - x 2 90Ch. 3.5 - x 2 10Ch. 3.5 - x 2 +x12Ch. 3.5 - x 2 +7x12Ch. 3.5 - 2 x 2 5x+3Ch. 3.5 - 6 x 2 6+5xCh. 3.5 - x 2 x+10Ch. 3.5 - x 2 +2x+40Ch. 3.5 - 4 x 2 +96xCh. 3.5 - 25 x 2 +1640xCh. 3.5 - 6( x 2 1 )5xCh. 3.5 - 2( 2 x 2 3x )9Ch. 3.5 - Prob. 23AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 24AYUCh. 3.5 - In Problems 25-32, use the given functions f and g...Ch. 3.5 - In Problems 25-32, use the given functions f and g...Ch. 3.5 - In Problems 25-32, use the given functions f and g...Ch. 3.5 - In Problems 25-32, use the given functions f and g...Ch. 3.5 - In Problems 25-32, use the given functions f and g...Ch. 3.5 - In Problems 25-32, use the given functions f and g...Ch. 3.5 - In Problems 25-32, use the given functions f and g...Ch. 3.5 - In Problems 25-32, use the given functions f and g...Ch. 3.5 - Prob. 33AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 34AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 35AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 36AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 37AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 38AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 39AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 40AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 41AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 42AYUCh. 3.5 - Prob. 43AYUCh. 3 - Prob. 1RECh. 3 - Prob. 2RECh. 3 - Prob. 3RECh. 3 - Prob. 4RECh. 3 - Prob. 5RECh. 3 - Prob. 6RECh. 3 - Prob. 7RECh. 3 - Prob. 8RECh. 3 - Prob. 9RECh. 3 - Prob. 10RECh. 3 - Prob. 11RECh. 3 - Prob. 12RECh. 3 - Prob. 13RECh. 3 - Prob. 14RECh. 3 - Prob. 15RECh. 3 - Prob. 16RECh. 3 - Prob. 17RECh. 3 - Prob. 18RECh. 3 - Prob. 19RECh. 3 - Prob. 20RECh. 3 - Prob. 21RECh. 3 - Prob. 22RECh. 3 - Prob. 23RECh. 3 - Prob. 24RECh. 3 - Prob. 25RECh. 3 - Prob. 26RECh. 3 - Prob. 27RECh. 3 - Prob. 28RECh. 3 - Prob. 29RECh. 3 - Prob. 30RECh. 3 - Prob. 31RECh. 3 - Prob. 32RECh. 3 - Prob. 33RECh. 3 - Prob. 34RECh. 3 - Prob. 35RECh. 3 - Prob. 36RECh. 3 - Prob. 37RECh. 3 - Prob. 38RECh. 3 - Prob. 39RECh. 3 - Prob. 40RECh. 3 - Prob. 41RECh. 3 - Prob. 42RECh. 3 - Prob. 43RECh. 3 - Prob. 44RECh. 3 - Prob. 45RECh. 3 - Prob. 46RECh. 3 - Prob. 47RECh. 3 - Prob. 1CTCh. 3 - Prob. 2CTCh. 3 - Prob. 3CTCh. 3 - Prob. 5CTCh. 3 - Prob. 4CTCh. 3 - Prob. 6CTCh. 3 - Prob. 7CTCh. 3 - Prob. 8CTCh. 3 - Prob. 9CTCh. 3 - Find the distance between the points P=( 1,3 ) and...Ch. 3 - Prob. 2CRCh. 3 - Solve the inequality 5x+30 and graph the solution...Ch. 3 - Find the equation of the line containing the...Ch. 3 - Find the equation of the line perpendicular to the...Ch. 3 - Graph the equation x 2 + y 2 4x+8y5=0 .Ch. 3 - Does the following relation represent a function?...Ch. 3 - For the function f defined by f( x )= x 2 4x+1 ,...Ch. 3 - Find the domain of h(z)= 3z1 6z7 .Ch. 3 - Is the following graph the graph of a function?Ch. 3 - Consider the function f(x)= x x+4 . a. Is the...Ch. 3 - Is the function f(x)= x 2 2x+1 even, odd, or...Ch. 3 - Approximate the local maximum values and local...Ch. 3 - If f(x)=3x+5 and g(x)=2x+1 , a. Solve f(x)=g( x )...Ch. 3 - For the graph of the function f , a. Find the...

Additional Math Textbook Solutions

Find more solutions based on key concepts
The exact function values of the following functions: (a) sin2θ (b) cos2θ (c) tan2θ

Precalculus

Geometric series Evaluate each geometric series or state that it diverges. 25. k=1e2k

Single Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals (2nd Edition) - Standalone book

Use the Substitution Formula in Theorem 7 to evaluate the integrals in Exercises 1–48. 1.

Thomas' Calculus: Early Transcendentals (14th Edition)

Evaluate the cylindrical coordinate integrals in Exercises 23−28. 23.

University Calculus: Early Transcendentals (3rd Edition)

The given in equality.

Glencoe Math Accelerated, Student Edition

Find the slopes of the following lines. The line going through the points (2,5)and(2,8).

Calculus & Its Applications (14th Edition)

Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Calculus
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, calculus and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Calculus: Early Transcendentals
Calculus
ISBN:9781285741550
Author:James Stewart
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Thomas' Calculus (14th Edition)
Calculus
ISBN:9780134438986
Author:Joel R. Hass, Christopher E. Heil, Maurice D. Weir
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Calculus: Early Transcendentals (3rd Edition)
Calculus
ISBN:9780134763644
Author:William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett, Eric Schulz
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Calculus: Early Transcendentals
Calculus
ISBN:9781319050740
Author:Jon Rogawski, Colin Adams, Robert Franzosa
Publisher:W. H. Freeman
Text book image
Precalculus
Calculus
ISBN:9780135189405
Author:Michael Sullivan
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions
Calculus
ISBN:9781337552516
Author:Ron Larson, Bruce H. Edwards
Publisher:Cengage Learning
SEE MORE TEXTBOOKS
Polynomials with Trigonometric Solutions (2 of 3: Substitute & solve); Author: Eddie Woo;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnfhYp4o20w;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY
Quick Revision of Polynomials | Tricks to Solve Polynomials in Algebra | Maths Tricks | Letstute; Author: Let'stute;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmDnGcol-gs;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY
Introduction to Polynomials; Author: Professor Dave Explains;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPPNgin7W7Y;License: Standard Youtube License