Sequences & Series Questions and Answers
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesDescribe the translation from the parent function y = x².
y = (x - 2)² .
y = (x + 2)2
y = x² + 2
y = x² - 2
y = 2x²
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesAccording to the Health, United States, 2016 Report by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the life expectancy at birth, Y, for all sexes in the United States can be approximated by y = 0.1584x + 72.81, where X is the years after 1975. According to this model, in what year is the average life expectancy of a person born in the United States 80 years? Round to the nearest year.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSelect each number that is a solution of the inequality.
x < -1
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-1.75
-1.01
-0.99
-10
-1
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesUse mental math to approximate what a 15% tip would be for a bill of $31.99.
a. $3.20
b. $4.80
c. $5.60
d. $6.40
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesDan has grades of 74, 78, 80 on his first three algebra tests. What minimum score does he need to make on his fourth test so that his test average is at least an 80?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesLamar's tuition and fees for the fall semester are $2406. The total fees for the semester are $1026. If Lamar registered for 15 credit-hours, what is the charge per credit hour? Do not include a dollar sign in your answer.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSelect each statement that is true.
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The statement "X is no more than 5" is written as X < 5.
The statement "X is at most 9" is written as X < 9.
The statement "X is at least 6" is written as X > -6.
The statement "X is no less than 10" is written as X > 10.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFor his mobile phone service, John pays a monthly fee of $40 plus $15 for each 1 GB of data (rounded up) over his 8 GB of data that comes with his plan. For his monthly charge before taxes to be at most $70, how many gigabytes of data can he use in a month? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer.
a John can use at least 2 GB of additional data.
b John can use no more than 2 GB of additional data.
C John can use less than 2 GB of additional data.
d John can use more than 2 GB of additional data.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesLoretta's income last year was $81,300. She made $56,800 at her salaried job and had additional passive income. If Loretta earned the same amount of passive income each month for the entire year, approximately how much per month was it?
a. $2,040
b. $2,125
C. $4,730
d. $6,775
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA plumber charges a flat fee of $75 to make a house call to a customer. He also charges $50 per hour for labor plus the cost of parts. If parts cost $100 and the plumber's bill totals $212.50, how many hours did the plumber charge for labor? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer.
0.5 hr
0.75 hr
1 hr
1.5 hr
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesHow many significant figures in the following numbers?
a. 1030.0
b. 02.6
C. 0.0
d. 500000
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesThe mass of three metal cylinders was measured and found to be 170.5 grams A graduated cylinder initially had 60.1 mLs of water. The cylinders were carefully added to the graduated cylinder and the water volume increased to 81.8 mL The volume of the metal cylinders is
mL.
The density of the metal is
A/
g/mL. Give the density to 3 significant figures.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIn Canada, the number of new Covid-19 cases reported daily in June are the following: 758, 706, 675, 641, 609, 722, 642, 545, 409, 474. Find the variance of the number of new daily cases in June. Round the answer to two decimal places if needed.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesTo earn an A in an algebra course, a student must have a test average of at least 90. Mary has grades of 95, 82, 88 on her first three algebra tests. What minimum score does Mary need to make on her fourth test to earn an A in her algebra course?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesLeah plans to purchase merchandise from a department store that is valued at $100. She will use $20 in-store bucks that she has earned plus a 30% discount coupon to reduce her final cost. What is the final cost of the items (before tax) if the store clerk applies the $20 bucks before the 30% discount?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSelect each number that is a solution of the inequality.
X>-5
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-4
-5
-5.99
-5.01
-4.99
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesGive two solutions to the system of inequalities (your answers should be of the
form (x,y))
y < 2x - 3
5x + 2y > 10
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFor the function, f(x) = − 4x +7, complete parts a through c.
-a) f(x + h) = - 4x - 4h+7 (Simplify your answer.)
b) f(x+h)-f(x) = -4h (Simplify your answer.)
f(x+h)-f(x)/h
(Simplify your answer.)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhat are the intercepts of the equation? Choose all that apply.
-3x + 4y = - 12
Select one or more:
a. (-12, 0)
b. (0, -3)
c. (0,4)
d. (-3,0)
e (4,0)
f (0, -12)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA block of wood measures 5.00 cm by 7.64 cm by 1.95 cm.
The volume of the block is Give your answer to 3 significant figures.
The block has a mass of 53.587grams.
The density of the block is
A/ g/cm³.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSolve for x and check your answer.
(a) log₂ (x - 7) = 2
x=
No solution
(b) log(x+72) = 2
x=
No solution
(c) log₂x + log₂ (x − 1) = 1
x=
No solution
(d) log5 x - log5 (x + 4) = 2
x=
No solution
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIn a computation with Euler's method, the following results are obtained with various step sizes:
h=2-²
2.44141
h=2-3
2.56578
Compute a better value by extrapolation.
Created with
h=2-4
2.63793
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSelect the true statement.
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a When the same negative number is added to each side of a linear inequality, the inequality symbol must be reversed...
b When the same number is subtracted from each side of a linear inequality, the inequality symbol must be reversed.
c When each side of a linear inequality is multiplied or divided by the same positive number, the inequality symbol must be
reversed.
d When each side of a linear inequality is multiplied or divided by the same negative number, the inequality symbol must
be reversed.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesGiven the function f(x) = 1 + 8x², calculate the following values:
f(a):
f(a+h)=
f(a+h)-f(a)/h=
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesMultiply.
7i (7-6i)
7i (7-6i)=
(Type your answer in the form a + b i. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
Algebra
Sequences & Seriesa-b/2 b, b-c/2
make this a harmonic progression in order to prove this is a geometric progression.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIsabella invests an inheritance of $40500 at 5.5% interest, compounded semi-annually for 10 years. Determine the future value of the investment, to the nearest cent. Determine the accumulated interest, to the nearest cent.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA ball is shot straight upward, with its height, in feet, after t seconds given by the function f(t) = − 16t² + 80t. Find the average velocity of the ball from t = 1 to t=2.5.
The average velocity of the ball from t = 1 to t = 2.5 is
feet.
feet per second.
seconds.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFind the exponential function f(x) = Ca whose graph goes through the points (0, 2) and (2,8).
a=
C =
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesLet n E N. Use arithmetic in Z₁₁ (that is, use modular arithmetic to prove that 11 divides 33 +10.5".
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesUsing the Law of Sines to solve the triangle if ZA = 42°, ZC = 73°, b = 14
LB is
a=
C=
degrees
Assume LA is opposite side a, ZB is opposite side b, and ZC is opposite side c.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSolve the equation and enter the solution set in the blank. (Solution set notation is expressed in the form {p}, where P is the solution of the equation.)
7/10x - 3/5x +1 = 3/2x - 6
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesEquivalent equations are equations that have the same solution set. These equations are produced when
we perform the Integer operation on each side of an equation, with the exception of multiplication by
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesEmily invested a total of $8500 in two accounts. One pays 7% interest annually; the other pays 4% interest annually. At the end of the year, Emily earned $460 in interest. How much did Emily invest in each account?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFind the domain and range of the function given below:
f(x) = 2x + 8
The domain of f(x) is:
All real numbers
x≥0
The range of f(x) is:
y≥8
All real numbers
x≤0
x≥2
y≤0
y 20
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesUsing your dice chart page, find the theoretical probability of the event the sum of 7
is NOT rolled (experiment is rolling two six-sided fair dice).
A) 5/36
B) 5/18
C) 5/6
D) 1/9
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesThis set of questions pertains to trigonometric functions on the coordinate plane.
Examine this information: tan 0 = -and sin 0 <0
a. In which quadrant would be the terminal side? How do you know? 2 sentences please.
b. What are the values of x, y and r? How do you know? 3 sentences please.
Which 2 trig ratios would be positive? How do you know? 2 sentences please.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSimplify:
x¹/5y-7/5(x7/2y-6/5)2/5/x-2y-2/5
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parenthesis. To type type (a)^(1/2)/(b^(2/3)). Be sure to use the preview button and be sure you like the format before you hit submit!
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIf log, 2 = x and log, 3 = y, evaluate the following in terms of x and y:
(a) log, 72 =
(b) log, 1296 =
(c) logb 1
(d) log, 3/log, 8
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesGiven y = 5log,x, which of the following statements is/are true about the function and its graph?
I. b>0
III. The x-axis is a horizontal asymptote.
IV. The y-axis is a vertical asymptote.
Select one:
a. I and III only
b. I, II, and IV only
c. II, III, and IV only
d. I only
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFind a first-order L²-approximation for the following equations
f(x) = sin x 0≤x≤ 1
f(x) = e-3x 0 ≤ x < 00
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhich choice is the explicit formula for the following geometric sequence?
0.5, -0.1, 0.02, -0.004, 0.0008, ...
A. an= -0.5(0.2)^(n-1)
B. an = 0.5(0.2)^n
C. an= -0.5(0.3)^(n-1)
D. an=-0.5(-0.2)^(n-1)
E. an = 0.5(-0.2)^(n-1)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhich recursive sequence would produce the sequence 3, -11, 17, ...?
(A) a₁ = 3 and aₙ = -2aₙ-₁ - 3
(B) a₁ = 3 and aₙ = -5aaₙ-₁ - 2
(C) a₁ = 3 and aₙ = -3aₙ -₁ - 2
(D) a₁ = 3 and aₙ = -2aₙ-₁ - 5
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSuppose you have a credit card debt of $9000. Last month, the bank charged you $135 interest on the debt. 9000 The solution to the equation 135= 9000/12 rrepresents the annual interest rate on the credit card, r. Find the 12 annual interest rate on the credit card.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesCarmen has $30 in store bucks and a 25% discount coupon for a local department store. What maximum dollar amount can Carmen purchase so that after her store bucks and discount are applied, her total is no more than $60 before sales tax? (Note: The
25% discount is applied BEFORE the $30 store bucks.)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesEnter the simplified form of the expression in the blank. (Do not enter any spaces in the answer.)
4(3-7x) (2x9)
Type your answer and submit
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFind the domain of the relation and determine whether it is a function.
a. domain: x ≥ 0
b. It is not a function.
c. domain: x > 3
d. domain: all real numbers
e. It is a function.
f. domain: positive integers