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Functionsf(x)=√x - 11. Find the inverse of f(x) and its domain.
A. f¹(x) = x² +11; x2-11
B. ƒ ¹ (x) = (x + 11) ² ; x ≥ 0
C. ƒ ¹ (x) = x² + 11; x ≥ 0
D. f¹(x) = (x +11)²; x2-11
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Straight linesIf P (5,4), find the image. of P under the following rotation. 270° counterclockwise about the origin
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Basic MathFind the value of Q in the following system so that the solution to the system
is (4,2).
3x - 2y = 8
2x+3y = Q
A. 14
B. 10
C. 12
D. 8
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Application of derivativesAnswer the following questions for the function
f(x)=x√x² + 25
defined on the interval -5 ≤ x ≤ 6.
f(x) is concave down on the interval x =
f(x) is concave up on the interval x =
The inflection point for this function is at x =
The minimum for this function occurs at x =
The maximum for this function occurs at x =
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EllipseFind an equation of the ellipse that has center (5, 2), a minor axis of length 4, and a vertex at (1,2).
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StatisticsChristopher looked at his quiz scores shown below for the
first and second semester of his Algebra class.
Semester 1: 78, 91, 88, 83, 94
Semester 2: 91, 96, 80, 77, 88, 85, 92
Which statement about Christopher's performance is
correct?
1) The interquartile range 3) The mean score for
for semester 1 is greater semester 2 is greater
than the interquartile
than the mean score for
range for semester 2.
semester 1.
2) The median score for
semester 1 is greater
than the median score
for semester 2.
4) The third quartile for
semester 2 is greater
than the third quartile
for semester 1.
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FunctionsWhich pair of functions are inverses of each other?
A. f(x) = 7/x - 2 and g(x) = x+2/7
B. f(x) = x/7 + 10 and g(x) = 7x - 10
C. f(x) = 9x - 6 and g(x) = x-6/9
D. f(x)= 3√11x and g(x) = (x/11)³
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Basic MathWhen Jose installs a new app on his phone, it creates a square icon on his home screen. The square starts with side lengths of 1 cm. The side lengths grow by 2.8 cm each second until the square reaches its maximum size. What is the perimeter of the square after 1.5 seconds? Recall that the perimeter of a shape is the sum of its side lengths.
16.8 centimeters
19.2 centimeters
20.8 centimeters
29.2 centimeters
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Basic MathFind the maximum and minimum values of the function g(θ) = 2θ - 8 sin(θ) on the interval [0, π]
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Quadratic equationsWhich of the following polynomials is in standard form?
A. F(x) = 5x+2x³ - x² - 3
B. F(x) = -3-x²+2x³ +5x
C. F(x) = 2x³ -x +5x-3
D. F(x) = -3 +5x-x²+2x³
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ProbabilityThere are 20 chocolate candies in a bag. What is the probability of reaching in the bag and pulling out a strawberry?
A. 1, since all of the candies are chocolate, there is 100% chance of pulling out a strawberry
B. 1/2, because half of the time you will get a strawberry
C. 0, it would be impossible to pull out a strawberry because there are no strawberries in the bag
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DifferentiationFor the following exercises, find the quantities for the given equation.
1. Find dy/dt at x = 1 and y = x² + 3 if dx/dt = 4
2. Find dx/dt x = -2 and y = 2x² + 1 if dy/dt = -1.
3. Find dx/dt at (x, y) = (1, 3) and z² = x² + y² if dx/dt = 4 and dy/dt= 3.
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VectorsFind the angle between the vectors (-9, -8) and (-8, 7). Carry your intermediate computations to at least 4 decimal places. Round your final answer to the nearest degree.
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Basic MathSuppose a point has polar coordinates (-4, -11π/6) with the angle measured in radians.
Find two additional polar representations of the point.
Write each coordinate in simplest form with the angle in [-2π, 2π].
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Basic MathWhat is the first step when factoring the trinomial ax²+bx+c?
A. Look for a common factor in each term.
B. Factor the simplified trinomial.
C. List the factors of the leading coefficient.
D. List the factors of the constant term.
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Basic MathLine j passes through the points (0, 0) and (c, d). Line k passes through the points (0,0) and (-d, c). Lines j
and k are
perpendicular
neither
parallel
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Application of derivativesConsider the function f(x) = 8(x - 2)^2/3. For this function there are two important intervals: (-∞, A)
and (A, ∞) where A is a critical number.
A is
For each of the following intervals, tell whether f(x) is increasing or decreasing.
(-∞, A):
(A, ∞):
For each of the following intervals, tell whether f(x) is concave up or concave down.
(-∞, A):
(A, ∞):
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Basic MathLine m passes through the points (-4, 3) and (-4, 7). What is the slope of the line that is perpendicular to
line m?
-4
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zero
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Basic MathRachel spent $24.15 on vegetables. She bought 2 lbs of onions, 3 lbs of carrots,
and 1 1/2 lbs of mushrooms. If the onions cost $3.69 per lb, and the carrots cost $
4.29 per lb, what is the price per lb of mushrooms?
a. $2.60
b. $2.25
c. $2.80
d. $3.10
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Application of derivativesThe function f(x) = 6x + (4/x) has:
• a local minimum at x = with value f(x) =
• a local maximum at x = with value f(x) =
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Linear ProgrammingSolve the quadratic equation using completing the square: x² - 12x + 23 = 0
x=-6+ √59 or x = -6-√√/59
x=6+ √13 or x = 6 - √13
x = 6 + √59 or x = 6 -√√59
x=-6+√13 or x = -6 -√13
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DifferentiationGiven that 26x⁹ + 5x³⁹ y + y^8
dy/dx
Now find an equation of the line tangent to the graph of 26x9 + 5x³9 y + y = 32 at (1, 1):
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Basic MathA party room costs $50 plus $6 per person. To reserve a party room, you must spend at least $98.
Which inequality could help you figure out how many people you should invite so that you spend at least $98?
A. 56p < 98
B. B. 50+ 6p ≥ 98
C. 50+ 6p ≤ 98
D. 50-6p ≤ 98
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StatisticsThe two sets of data below represent the number of runs
scored by two different youth baseball teams over the
course of a season.
Team A: 4, 8, 5, 12, 3, 9, 5, 2
Team B: 5, 9, 11, 4, 6, 11, 2, 7
Which set of statements about the mean and standard
deviation is true?
1) mean A< mean B
standard deviation A >
standard deviation B
2) mean A> mean B
standard deviation A <
standard deviation B
3) mean A < mean B
standard deviation A <
standard deviation B
4)
mean A> mean B
standard deviation A >
standard deviation B
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Basic MathA car rental company offers two plans for renting a car.
Plan A: 35 dollars per day and 10 cents per mile
Plan B: 65 dollars per day with free unlimited mileage
How many miles would you need to drive in one day for plan B to save you money?
Enter the exact answer as an inequality using the variable m to represent the number of miles.
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Basic MathThe circumference of a sphere was measured to be 82 cm with a possible error of 0.5 cm. Use linear approximation to estimate the maximum error in the calculated surface area. Estimate the relative error in the calculated surface area.
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FunctionsFor - 11 ≤ x ≤ 13 the function f is defined by f(x) = x³ (x + 1)²
On which two intervals is the function increasing (enter intervals in ascending order)?
Find the interval on which the function is positive:
Where does the function achieve its minimum?
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Basic Mathf(x) = √3x
g(x) = √48x
Find (f g)(x). Assume x ≥ 0.
A. (f.g)(x) = 12√x
B. (f g)(x) = √51x
C. (f.g)(x) = 12x
D. (f.g)(x) = 72x
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Limits and ContinuityGiven a continuous function f(x) with f(-5) = - 1 and f(9) = - 8:
There must be a number c with − 5 < c < 9 and f(c) = - 4.6.
There might be a number c with - 5 < c < 9 and f(c) = - 4.6.
There cannot be a number c with -5 < c < 9 and f(c) = - 4.6.
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Basic MathJohn lives in Vermont and Julie lives in Florida. One January day, it was 52°F in Florida and -9°F in Vermont. What was the difference in temperatures?
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EllipseFind an equation of the ellipse that has center (3, 2), a minor axis of length 2, and a vertex at (3,-9).
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Basic MathSolve 3x + 3 = 21.
A. x = 6 and x = -8
B. x= -6 and x = -8
C. x= 6 and x = -6
D. x=-6 and x = 8
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TrigonometryAn equation for the line L is:
y = 3 + 3/2 (x - 17)
The angle L makes with the x-axis is:
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Basic MathSolve the triangle BQK where b=3.43, q = 6.51, and Q = 90°. Which of the
following statements are true about BQK? There is at least one correct
response. Choose all correct responses.
Rounded to the nearest degree, the measure of angle K = 53°
The perimeter of BQK is approximately 17.3
The perimeter of BQK is approximately 15.47
Rounded to the nearest degree, the measure of angle B = 32°
None of these statements are true about AABQK
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Limits and ContinuityUse the graph of the function f shown to estimate the following limits and the function value. Complete parts (A) through (D).
(C) Find the limit lim x⇒1 f(x).
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. lim x⇒1 f(x)
B. The limit does not exist.
(D) Find the function value f(1).
A. f(1) =
B. The function does not have a value.
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Basic MathWhich of the following is a validation of congruency between two polygons?
if by applying only rotation you can make them coincide
if by applying only translation you can make them coincide
if by applying rigid motions you can make them coincide
if by applying dilation you can make them equal
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Basic MathDefine the sets A, B and C as:
A = {-7, 4, 0, 3}
B = {-7, 0, 4, 6}
C = {-5, 4, 0, 2, 4, 6}
List all values of a that satisfy each statement.
-
x is in A and x is in B:
x is in A or x is in C:
x is not in B and is in C:
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LogarithmsSuppose that the number of bacteria in a certain population increases according to a continuous exponential growth model. A sample of 1400 bacteria selected from this population reached the size of 1849 bacteria in six hours. Find the hourly growth rate parameter.
Note: This is a continuous exponential growth model.
Write your answer as a percentage. Do not round any intermediate computations, and round your percentage to the nearest hundredth.
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Basic MathA school board wants to implement a new lunch program, but wants to know how the students feel about it. Which sample is the best predictor of how the students feel?
A. Select 7th graders at random.
B. Select the first 10 students that show up to lunch.
C. Ask the other members of the school board.
D. Select random students from every grade.
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Application of derivativesYou know that the following information about f(x):
f(3) = 14
f(14) = 2
f'(14) = 2
f'(3) = 13
If F(x) = f(f(x)) and G(x) = (F(x))² then:
F'(3) =
G'(3) =
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Basic Matha. When 50.19 and 50.67 are multiplied, the answer should have
Enter the answer, using the correct number of significant figures:
50.19 x 50.67 =
b. When 50.19 and 50.67 are summed, the answer should have
Enter the answer, using the correct number of decimal places:
50.19 +50.67: =
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Solution of trianglesIn slides 2-4, use the side lengths to determine if the triangle
is acute, obtuse, right, or not a triangle.
19, 6, 12
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Basic MathRosario and Enrique are in the same mathematics class. On the first five tests, Rosario received scores of 78, 77, 64, 86, and 70. Enrique received scores of 90, 61, 79, 73, and 87. How much higher was Enrique's average than Rosario's average?
15 points
2 points
3 points
4 points
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Basic Matha. When 28.40 and 27.6 are divided, the answer should have ____
Enter the answer, using the correct number of significant figures:
28.40/27.6 =
b. When 27.6 is subtracted from 28.40, the answer should have ___
Enter the answer, using the correct number of decimal places:
28.40 27.6 =
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Basic MathThe number 1.464163 rounded to 4 significant figures is:
The number 418.308 rounded to 3 significant figures is:
The number 43.94754 rounded to 5 significant figures is:
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Basic Mathf(x) = 3x + 8. Find the inverse of f(x).
A. f ¹ (x) = 3x - 8
B. ƒ ¹ (x) = x - 3 / 8
c. f ¹ (x) = x - 3 / 3
D. f¹(x)= 8 - 3x
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Basic MathYou want to solve the following system of equations by addition. What should you do first, so that one variable is eliminated when you add the equations?
-2x+4y=10
3x-2y=-7
A. Multiply the top equation by -3.
B. Multiply the top equation by 3 and the bottom equation by -2.
C. Multiply the top equation by 2 and the bottom equation by 3.
D. Multiply the bottom equation by 2.
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Quadratic equationsFind a polynomial f(x) of degree 4 with real coefficients and the following zeros.
-1 (multiplicity 2), 3+2i