Sequences & Series Questions and Answers
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesConsider the sequence 300, 360, 432,...
(a) Find the fourth term of the sequence:
300, 360, 432, Number. ......
(b) Find a formula for the nth term of the sequence an
The nth term of the sequence is an =___
(Your answer involves n and real numbers.)
(c) Describe the sequence an
O The sequence is arithmetic
O The sequence is geometric
O The sequence is neither arithmetic nor geometric
Algebra
Sequences & Seriesf(x) =-3/2*(3)^-x+3/2, for f (2)
For the following exercises, evaluate each function. Round answers to four decimal
places, if necessary.
Algebra
Sequences & Series(No Work = No Credit) Two polynomials P and D are given. Use Long Division to divide. P(x) = 6x^4-3x^3+29x², D(x)=3x^2+13
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhich of the following is true about the graph of the polynomial
p(x)= -2x³+4x²-3?
A) p(x) → ∞ as x→-∞, p(x)→∞ as x→∞, y− int: (0, -3)
B) p(x) → ∞ as x →-∞, p(x) →-∞ as x → ∞, y− int: (0, -3)
C) p(x)→-∞ as x→-∞, p(x) →-∞ as x → ∞, y-int: (0, -3)
D) p(x) →∞ as x→-∞, p(x) → −∞ as x → ∞, y-int: (0,−2)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesThe sum of three integers is 389. The sum of the first and second integers is 69 more
than the third integer. The third integer is 60 less than the first integer. Let x represent the first integer, y represent the second, and z represent the third integer. Find the three integers. (We suggest that you set up a matrix and use the calculator
to solve.)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhich is true about the minimum output value of the function.
f(x) = mx² +nx + p?
OA) minimum value is f(-n/2m) only when m is positive
OB) minimum value is f(-n/2m) only when m is negative
OC) minimum value is -n/2m only when m is positive
OD) minimum value is -n/2m only when m is negative
Algebra
Sequences & Seriesshow that distance between the points (t, 2) and (2,1) is equal to 2 if only t=0 or t= 4.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesDraw an undirected graph represented by the given adjacency matrix.
1 2 0 1
2 0 3 0
0 3 1 1
1 0 1 0
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesDetermine if the given expression is a polynomial. If it is, state the degree of the polynomial. -15x³ +7x⁴
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
(A) The expression is a polynomial. The degree of the polynomial is
____.
(B) The given expression is not a polynomial.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSmith's family, with total gross income of $144000 per year, wants to purchase a home. If %33 of their income goes to monthly payment and the interest rate is 3% compounded monthly, how much mortgage do they qualify for 30 years
amortizations?
a. $939269.95
b. $849212.78
c. $800300.69
d. $889260.55
e. $913591.26
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSuppose that the number of crates an agricultural product is given by z =11xy-0.0002x² - 5y/0.03x + 4y where x is the number of hours of labor and y is the number of acres of the crop.
Find the marginal productivity of the number of hours of labor (x) when x = 800 and y = 900. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)_____crates Interpret your answer.
a) If 900 acres are planted and 800 hours are worked, this is the number of crates produced.
b) If 900 acres are planted, the expected change in the productivity for the 801ˢᵗ hour labor is this many crates.
c) If 800 acres are planted, the expected change in the productivity for the 901ˢᵗ hour of labor is this many crates.
d) If 800 acres are planted and 900 hours are worked, this is the number of crates produced.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesAn auto dealer's sales numbers are shown in the table below. Find for each month the mean, median, and mode prices of the cars she sold. Round your answers to the nearest dollar
Number sold
Price May June July
$20,000 22 25 24
$15,000 49 24 24
$13,500 25 49 49
May
mean,median and mode ?
June
mean,median and mode?
July
mean,median and mode?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA bank charges an annual fee of $15 to have a checking account with them. The bank also charges $0.05 per check you write.
Which function below models the total cost for the year to have a checking account with the bank if you write x checks throughout the year?
A) f(x)= $0.05x + $15
B)f(x)= $0.03x + $15
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesUsing the function you identified in the previous problem, what would you expect to be the total cost of the checking account if you write 58 checks during the year?
f(x) = $0.05 (58) + 15
f(x) = $2.90 +15
f(x) = ?
A)$17.90
B)$16.74
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIf $325,000 is invested in an account earning 6.5% annual interest compounded continuously, then how much interest is accrued in the first 3 years? Include a dollar sign in your answer and commas when appropriate. Round to the nearest cent.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesThe point (-12, 16) is on the graph of y = f(x). Find the corresponding point on the graph of y = g(x), where g(x) = (1/4)f(x).
The corresponding point on the graph of y = g(x) is___.
Algebra
Sequences & Seriesthe charges a fee of $125 to design an ad with an additional $5 per day
the ad appears in the newspaper.
Match each component of the slope-intercept form of a function, f(x)=mx+b, to its de- scription as it relates to this scenario.
f(x) a. the number of days the ad ap-
pears in the newspaper
X b.the fee for designing an ad for
the newspaper
b c.the cost per day for an ad to ap-
pear in the newspaper
m d.the total cost of running an ad in
the newspaper
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesLet f: Z -> Z be given by f(x) = x^2 + 1. Let P(S) denote the power set for a set S. Then,
| P(f^(-1)(1) UNION f^(-1)(2) UNION f^(-1)(3)) | is equal to
a. 2
b. 4
c. 8
d. 16
e. None of the Above
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA town has a population of 4000 and grows at 3.5% every year. To the nearest year, how long will it be until the population will reach 7500?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesGiven that sinθ = 15/17 and that angle terminates in quadrant I, then what is the value of cos θ?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesConsider the functions defined by f(x)=6x-2, g(x)=-x²-4x+1, k(x)=\x-2|
8. f(x-2)
9. g(-3)+1
10. k(x-3)
Algebra
Sequences & Series.In Exercises 27-38, use the fundamental identities to simplify the expression. Use the table feature of a graphing utility to check your result numerically.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesDetermine whether each pair of functions are inverse functions.
f(x)=2x+8
g(x)=1/2x-4
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIn AQRS, the measure of S=90°, RQ = 85, SR = 36, and QS = 77. What ratio represents the cosecant of Q?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesDetermine the amplitude and period of each graphed below.
5. cos 240= 120/x
6. sin 315=x/10
Consider the functions defined by f(x)=6x-2, g(x)=-x² - 4x+1, k(x)=x-2)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesAnswer the questions about the following function.
f(x) =x+8/ X-2
(a) Is the point (3,13/3) on the graph of f?
(b) If x= 1, what is f(x)? What point(s) are on the graph of f?
(c) If f(x) = 2, what is x? What point is on the graph of f?
(d) What is the domain of f?
(e) List the x-intercept(s), if any, of the graph of f.
(f) List the y-intercept, if any, of the graph of f.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesKaylee invested $830 in an account paying an interest rate of 6.6% compounded how long would it take, to monthly. Assuming no deposits or withdrawals are made, the nearest year, for the value of the account to reach $1,260?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFind the exact value of each trigonometric function without a calculator. (Use the Unit Circle)
1. sin 315°
2. tan(-π/6)
3. cos (2π/3)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesAdd the following terms if possible.
3√32 +5√50
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. 3√32 +5√50= _____ (Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.)
B. The radicals cannot be combined.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSimplify the expression.
√63
√63 = ____
(Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesThe average speed on Route 17 is 55 mph. Joe is traveling at 61 mph. What is Joe's deviation from the mean?
(1) 104
(2) 6
(3) -6
(4) -7
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA tree casts a shadow that is 38 feet long, with an angle of elevation of 32 degrees when the shadow meets the ground (As shown in the diagram below). Solve for the height of the tree and the distance from the end of the shadow to the top of the tree.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesEvaluate the expression without using a calculator.
8^(4/3)
Rewrite the expression using a radical.
8^(4/3) = ____
(Do not evaluate.)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesAdd the terms if possible.
√32 +7√2
Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes within your choice.
A. √32 +7√2 = ____
B. The terms cannot be simplified.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesYou deposit $750 each month into an account earning 7.9% interest compounded monthly.
a) How much will you have in the account in 17 years?
b) How much total money will you deposit into the account, after 17 years of making monthly deposits?
c) How much total interest will you earn after 17 years?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesUse the product rule to simplify the following expression. Assume that variables represent nonnegative real numbers.
√4x * √8x
√4x * √8x = ____
(Type an exact answer using radicals as needed.)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesGraph the trigonometric function.
y = 2 csc 3x
Start by drawing three consecutive asymptotes. Then plot two points, one on each side of the second asymptote. Finally, click on the graph-a-function button.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSolve the equation: log₄(3x+5) = 1/2. Select all applicable answers.
Select all that apply:
-1
0
3
No Solution
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesGiven two terms in a geometric sequence, write the explicit equation and determine the 8th term.
t(0) = 229,376 and t(3) = 3,584
Explicit equation: _____________________
8th term: _____________________
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesLet f(x) be a function, and f^(n) ~= 0 for n ≥ 3. Use a second order Taylor series expansion to show that if f(x) achieves a maximum at x = x*, then f" (x*) <0.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhat are the roots of the function f(x) = (log(3^x) - 2 log(3)) (2^x -1) with xεR?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesThe information a₁ = 2 and an = 2an-1-7 defines a recursive sequence. Fill in the blanks below to find the first 5 terms of the sequence:
a₁ = 2
a₂ = 2a₁ - 7 = 2(2)-7=__and
a3 = 2a₂-7= 2(−3) - 7 =
a4 = 2a3-7 = 2(____________) — 7 =
a5 = 2a4 - 7 = 2(______)- 7 =
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA circular flower bed is 24 m in diameter and has a circular sidewalk around it that is 3 m wide. Find the area of the sidewalk in square meters. Use 3.14 for π.
The area of the sidewalk is __ m².
(Round to the nearest whole number as needed.)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA business has found that it can sell 670 items if it sets its price to $66.91. However, if it lowers its price to $43.71, it can sell 950 items.
(a) Find the linear demand equation (price function) for selling x items. (round to 4 decimal places)
p(x)=?
It costs the business $11.86 per item to produce and they have $2,150 in overhead each month.
(b) Find the linear Cost, and quadratic Revenue and Profit functions for producing/selling x items: (round to 4 decimal places)
C (x)___x+ _____
R(x)=____x²+ _____x+______
P(x)=____x²+______x+______
(c) Consider the maximum profit the company can make:
To maximize their profit, they should sell _______items at a price of $_______each and they will make $_____ in profit.