EBK MATHEMATICS FOR THE TRADES
10th Edition
ISBN: 8220100803055
Author: SAUNDERS
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Textbook Question
Chapter 8.4, Problem 16DE
Landscaping How many square yards of concrete surface are there in a walkway 8 ft wide surrounding a tree if the inside diameter is 16 ft? (Round to one decimal place. See the figure.)
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Use a graph of f to estimate lim f(x) or to show that the limit does not exist. Evaluate f(x) near x = a to support your conjecture. Complete parts (a) and (b).
x-a
f(x)=
1 - cos (4x-4)
3(x-1)²
; a = 1
a. Use a graphing utility to graph f. Select the correct graph below..
A.
W
→
✓
Each graph is displayed in a [- 1,3] by [0,5] window.
B.
in
✓
○ C.
und
☑
Use the graphing utility to estimate lim f(x). Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
x-1
○ A. The limit appears to be approximately ☐ .
(Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
B. The limit does not exist.
b. Evaluate f(x) for values of x near 1 to support your conjecture.
X
0.9
0.99
0.999
1.001
1.01
1.1
f(x)
○ D.
+
☑
(Round to six decimal places as needed.)
Does the table from the previous step support your conjecture?
A. No, it does not. The function f(x) approaches a different value in the table of values than in the graph, after the approached values are rounded to the…
x²-19x+90
Let f(x) =
.
Complete parts (a) through (c) below.
x-a
a. For what values of a, if any, does lim f(x) equal a finite number? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
x→a+
○ A.
a=
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
B. There are no values of a for which the limit equals a finite number.
b. For what values of a, if any, does lim f(x) = ∞o? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer boxes to complete your choice.
x→a+
A.
(Type integers or simplified fractions)
C. There are no values of a that satisfy lim f(x) = ∞.
+
x-a
c. For what values of a, if any, does lim f(x) = -∞0? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer boxes to complete your choice.
x→a+
A. Either a
(Type integers or simplified fractions)
B.
Sketch a possible graph of a function f, together with vertical asymptotes, that satisfies all of the following conditions.
f(2)=0
f(4) is undefined
lim f(x)=1
X-6
lim f(x) = -∞
x-0+
lim f(x) = ∞
lim f(x) = ∞
x-4
_8
Chapter 8 Solutions
EBK MATHEMATICS FOR THE TRADES
Ch. 8.1 - A. Solve the following. If you need a protractor,...Ch. 8.1 - Use the geometry relationships to answer the...Ch. 8.1 - Use the geometry relationships to answer the...Ch. 8.1 - In each figure, two parallel lines are cut by a...Ch. 8.1 - Machine Trades A machinist receives a sketch of a...Ch. 8.1 - Carpentry A carpenter wishes to make a...Ch. 8.1 - Carpentry A carpenters square is placed over a...Ch. 8.1 - Carpentry Board 1 must be joined to board 2 at a...Ch. 8.1 - Welding In the pipe flange shown, the six bolt...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.
Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter of each polygon.Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Find the perimeter and area of each figure. (Round...Ch. 8.2 - Masonry How many bricks will it take to build the...Ch. 8.2 - Carpentry How many square feet of wood are needed...Ch. 8.2 - Flooring and Carpeting The floor plan of a room is...Ch. 8.2 - Construction The amount of horizontal wood siding...Ch. 8.2 - Flooring and Carpeting How many bundles of strip...Ch. 8.2 - Construction A large rectangular window opening...Ch. 8.2 - Masonry Find the area of one stretcher course of...Ch. 8.2 - Masonry To determine the approximate number of...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 9CECh. 8.2 - Prob. 10CECh. 8.2 - Prob. 11CECh. 8.2 - Printing A ream of 17-in. by 22-in. paper weighs...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 13CECh. 8.2 - Prob. 14CECh. 8.2 - Construction A playground basketball court 94 ft...Ch. 8.2 - Landscaping At 51 cents per square foot, plus a...Ch. 8.2 - Agriculture Fertilizer must be applied to the...Ch. 8.2 - Agriculture In problem 17, the plot of land must...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 19CECh. 8.2 - Prob. 20CECh. 8.2 - Prob. 21CECh. 8.2 - Flooring and Carpeting When expressed in U.S....Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 23CECh. 8.2 - Prob. 24CECh. 8.2 - Prob. 25CECh. 8.2 - Prob. 26CECh. 8.3 - Find the missing dimensions of each figure shown....Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 2AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 3AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 4AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 5AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 6AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 7AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 8AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 9AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 10AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 11AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 12AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 13AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 14AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 15AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 16AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 17AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 18AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 19AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 20AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 21AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 22AECh. 8.3 - Prob. 1BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 2BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 3BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 4BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 5BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 6BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 7BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 8BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 9BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 10BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 11BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 12BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 13BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 14BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 15BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 16BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 17BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 18BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 19BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 20BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 21BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 22BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 23BECh. 8.3 - Prob. 24BECh. 8.3 - C. Practical Applications 1. Painting At 460 sq ft...Ch. 8.3 - Sheet Metal Trades A four-sided vent connection...Ch. 8.3 - Roofing The aerial view of a roof is shown in the...Ch. 8.3 - Roofing In problem 3, how many feet of gutters are...Ch. 8.3 - Carpentry Allowing for a 3-ft overhang, how long a...Ch. 8.3 - Metalworking A cut is to be made in a piece of...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 7CECh. 8.3 - Construction Find the area of the gable end of the...Ch. 8.3 - Construction Find the missing dimensions x and y...Ch. 8.3 - Welding The steel gusset shown is made in the...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 11CECh. 8.3 - C. Practical Applications 12. Construction A...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 13CECh. 8.3 - C. Practical Applications 14. Agriculture A plot...Ch. 8.3 - Prob. 15CECh. 8.3 - Prob. 16CECh. 8.3 - Prob. 17CECh. 8.3 - Prob. 18CECh. 8.4 - Find the missing quantities for each circle. Use...Ch. 8.4 - Find the missing quantities for each circle. Use...Ch. 8.4 - Find the missing quantities for each circle. Use...Ch. 8.4 - Find the missing quantities for each circle. Use...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 5AECh. 8.4 - Prob. 6AECh. 8.4 - Find the circumference and area of each circle....Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 2BECh. 8.4 - Find the circumference and area of each circle....Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 4BECh. 8.4 - Prob. 5BECh. 8.4 - Prob. 6BECh. 8.4 - Prob. 7BECh. 8.4 - Prob. 8BECh. 8.4 - Prob. 9BECh. 8.4 - Prob. 10BECh. 8.4 - Prob. 1CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 2CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 3CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 4CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 5CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 6CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 7CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 8CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 9CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 10CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 11CECh. 8.4 - Prob. 12CECh. 8.4 - Find the length of stock needed to create each...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 14CECh. 8.4 - Find the length of stock needed to create each...Ch. 8.4 - Metalworking What length of 1-in. stock is needed...Ch. 8.4 - Landscaping (a) Calculate, to the nearest square...Ch. 8.4 - Machine Trades What diameter must a circular piece...Ch. 8.4 - Machine Trades In problem 3, how many square...Ch. 8.4 - Plumbing What is the cross-sectional area of a...Ch. 8.4 - Machine Trades In the piece of steel shown in the...Ch. 8.4 - Plumbing How much additional cross-sectional area...Ch. 8.4 - Machine Trades What diameter round stock is needed...Ch. 8.4 - Landscaping How many plants spaced every 6 in. are...Ch. 8.4 - Machine Trades What diameter circular stock is...Ch. 8.4 - Carpentry At 11.25 per foot for the curved portion...Ch. 8.4 - Sports and Leisure If the radius of the...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 13DECh. 8.4 - Electrical Trades An electrician bends a 12-in....Ch. 8.4 - Metalworking How many inches apart will eight...Ch. 8.4 - Landscaping How many square yards of concrete...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 17DECh. 8.4 - Prob. 18DECh. 8.4 - Prob. 19DECh. 8.4 - Prob. 20DECh. 8.4 - Water/Wastewater Treatment To find the velocity of...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 22DECh. 8.4 - Plumbing To construct a bracket for a drain pipe,...Ch. 8.4 - Culinary Arts A small pizza at Papas Pizza Place...Ch. 8.4 - D. Practical Applications Sports and Leisure Two...Ch. 8.4 - D. Practical Applications Forestry Forest service...Ch. 8.4 - Prob. 27DECh. 8 - Classify angles. (a) (a) DEF is _____ (b) (b) GHI...Ch. 8 - Prob. 3PCh. 8 - Identify polygons, including triangles, squares,...Ch. 8 - Use the Pythagorean theorem.Ch. 8 - Prob. 6PCh. 8 - Prob. 7PCh. 8 - Solve the following problems involving angles....Ch. 8 - Solve the following problems involving angles....Ch. 8 - Solve the following problems involving angles....Ch. 8 - Solve the following problems involving angles....Ch. 8 - Solve the following problems involving angles....Ch. 8 - Solve the following problems involving angles....Ch. 8 - A. Solve the following problems involving angles....Ch. 8 - Prob. 1BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 2BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 3BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 4BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 5BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 6BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 7BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 8BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 9BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 10BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 11BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 12BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 13BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 14BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 15BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 16BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 17BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 18BPSCh. 8 - Prob. 19BPSCh. 8 - Find the missing dimensions of the following...Ch. 8 - Find the missing dimensions of the following...Ch. 8 - Find the missing dimensions of the following...Ch. 8 - Find the missing dimensions of the following...Ch. 8 - Find the missing dimensions of the following...Ch. 8 - Prob. 6CPSCh. 8 - Find the radius of a circle with a circumference...Ch. 8 - Find the diameter of a circle with a circumference...Ch. 8 - Prob. 9CPSCh. 8 - Construction What will it cost to pave a...Ch. 8 - Metalworking A steel brace is used to strengthen...Ch. 8 - D. Practical Applications Machine Trades Holes are...Ch. 8 - Masonry How many square feet of brick are needed...Ch. 8 - Prob. 5DPSCh. 8 - Prob. 7DPSCh. 8 - Metalworking Find the length of straight stock...Ch. 8 - Machine Trades A hexagonal piece of steel 9 in. on...Ch. 8 - Construction How much guy wire is needed to anchor...Ch. 8 - Carpentry How many 4-ft by 8-ft sheets of exterior...Ch. 8 - Prob. 12DPSCh. 8 - Metalworking A triangular shape with a base of 6...Ch. 8 - Construction An air shaft is drilled from the...Ch. 8 - Prob. 16DPSCh. 8 - Life Skills A 17-ft roll of weather stripping...Ch. 8 - Prob. 18DPSCh. 8 - Manufacturing What length of belt is needed for...Ch. 8 - Electrical Trades Electrical conduit must conform...Ch. 8 - Construction At 11 per square foot, how much will...Ch. 8 - Prob. 22DPSCh. 8 - Prob. 23DPSCh. 8 - Prob. 24DPSCh. 8 - Prob. 25DPSCh. 8 - Prob. 26DPSCh. 8 - Prob. 27DPSCh. 8 - Prob. 28DPSCh. 8 - Agriculture The plot of farmland shown in the...Ch. 8 - Prob. 30DPSCh. 8 - Masonry The figure shows a rectangular swimming...Ch. 8 - Prob. 32DPS
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, subject and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- No chatgpt pls will upvote Already got wrong chatgpt answerarrow_forwardNo chatgpt pls will upvote Already got wrong chatgpt answerarrow_forwardDetermine the following limit. lim 35w² +8w+4 w→∞ √49w+w³ 3 Select the correct choice below, and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. ○ A. lim W→∞ 35w² +8w+4 49w+w3 (Simplify your answer.) B. The limit does not exist and is neither ∞ nor - ∞.arrow_forward
- Calculate the limit lim X-a x-a 5 using the following factorization formula where n is a positive integer and x-➡a a is a real number. x-a = (x-a) (x1+x-2a+x lim x-a X - a x-a 5 = n- + xa an-2 + an−1)arrow_forwardThe function s(t) represents the position of an object at time t moving along a line. Suppose s(1) = 116 and s(5)=228. Find the average velocity of the object over the interval of time [1,5]. The average velocity over the interval [1,5] is Vav = (Simplify your answer.)arrow_forwardFor the position function s(t) = - 16t² + 105t, complete the following table with the appropriate average velocities. Then make a conjecture about the value of the instantaneous velocity at t = 1. Time Interval Average Velocity [1,2] Complete the following table. Time Interval Average Velocity [1, 1.5] [1, 1.1] [1, 1.01] [1, 1.001] [1,2] [1, 1.5] [1, 1.1] [1, 1.01] [1, 1.001] ப (Type exact answers. Type integers or decimals.) The value of the instantaneous velocity at t = 1 is (Round to the nearest integer as needed.)arrow_forward
- Find the following limit or state that it does not exist. Assume b is a fixed real number. (x-b) 40 - 3x + 3b lim x-b x-b ... Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. (x-b) 40 -3x+3b A. lim x-b x-b B. The limit does not exist. (Type an exact answer.)arrow_forwardx4 -289 Consider the function f(x) = 2 X-17 Complete parts a and b below. a. Analyze lim f(x) and lim f(x), and then identify the horizontal asymptotes. x+x X--∞ lim 4 X-289 2 X∞ X-17 X - 289 lim = 2 ... X∞ X - 17 Identify the horizontal asymptotes. Select the correct choice and, if necessary, fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice. A. The function has a horizontal asymptote at y = B. The function has two horizontal asymptotes. The top asymptote is y = and the bottom asymptote is y = ☐ . C. The function has no horizontal asymptotes. b. Find the vertical asymptotes. For each vertical asymptote x = a, evaluate lim f(x) and lim f(x). Select the correct choice and, if necessary, fill in the answer boxes to complete your choice. earrow_forwardExplain why lim x²-2x-35 X-7 X-7 lim (x+5), and then evaluate lim X-7 x² -2x-35 x-7 x-7 Choose the correct answer below. A. x²-2x-35 The limits lim X-7 X-7 and lim (x+5) equal the same number when evaluated using X-7 direct substitution. B. Since each limit approaches 7, it follows that the limits are equal. C. The numerator of the expression X-2x-35 X-7 simplifies to x + 5 for all x, so the limits are equal. D. Since x²-2x-35 X-7 = x + 5 whenever x 7, it follows that the two expressions evaluate to the same number as x approaches 7. Now evaluate the limit. x²-2x-35 lim X-7 X-7 = (Simplify your answer.)arrow_forwardA function f is even if f(x) = f(x) for all x in the domain of f. If f is even, with lim f(x) = 4 and x-6+ lim f(x)=-3, find the following limits. X-6 a. lim f(x) b. +9-←x lim f(x) X-6 a. lim f(x)= +9-←x (Simplify your answer.) b. lim f(x)= X→-6 (Simplify your answer.) ...arrow_forwardEvaluate the following limit. lim X-X (10+19) Select the correct answer below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box within your choice. 10 A. lim 10+ = 2 ☐ (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.) X-∞ B. The limit does not exist.arrow_forwardFind the following limit or state that it does not exist. x² +x-20 lim x-4 x-4 Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. lim x²+x-20 x-4 (Type an exact answer.) x→4 B. The limit does not exist.arrow_forwardarrow_back_iosSEE MORE QUESTIONSarrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Mathematics For Machine TechnologyAdvanced MathISBN:9781337798310Author:Peterson, John.Publisher:Cengage Learning,Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7eGeometryISBN:9781337614085Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.Publisher:Cengage,Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897...AlgebraISBN:9780079039897Author:CarterPublisher:McGraw Hill
- Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1AlgebraISBN:9780395977224Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. ColePublisher:McDougal LittellHolt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition...AlgebraISBN:9780547587776Author:HOLT MCDOUGALPublisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Advanced Math
ISBN:9781337798310
Author:Peterson, John.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Geometry
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Cengage,
Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897...
Algebra
ISBN:9780079039897
Author:Carter
Publisher:McGraw Hill
Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1
Algebra
ISBN:9780395977224
Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole
Publisher:McDougal Littell
Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition...
Algebra
ISBN:9780547587776
Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL
Publisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL
Finding the length of an arc; Author: Maths Genie;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWGPf5peCc8;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY
Circles, Angle Measures, Arcs, Central & Inscribed Angles, Tangents, Secants & Chords - Geometry; Author: The Organic Chemistry Tutor;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd46bA9DKE0;License: Standard Youtube License