The answers to the set of questions cover key concepts like functions, evaluating equations, and finding roots. The first question identifies a non-function from given options, and subsequent questions involve evaluations and roots of various functions. Overall, the detailed solutions help clarify the steps needed to determine the answers to each question.
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Question 1: A function must have a unique y-value for each x-value. y 2 − x 2 = 6 is not a function.
Question 2: Evaluate f ( 1 ) for f ( x ) = 2 x 2 − 5 x + 3 , which gives 0 .
Question 3: Solve ∣ y + 4∣ − 1 = 0 , which gives roots − 3 , − 5 .
Question 4: Find the roots of x + 2 3 x 2 + 2 x − 5 , which are 1 , − 3 5 .
Question 5: Solve ∣ w + 3∣ − 7 = 0 , which gives zeros 4 , − 10 .
Question 6: Find a root of 9 t 3 − 18 t 2 + 6 t = 0 , which is 0 .
Question 7: The multiplicity of 0 as a root of 2 x 4 − 2 x 3 − 12 x 2 is 2 .
Question 8: Given g ( x ) = x 3 and h ( x ) = x + 1 , ( g ∘ h ) ( − 2 ) = − 1 .
Question 9: Given f ( x ) = x 2 − 1 and g ( x ) = x + 1 , ( f ∘ g ) ( x ) = x + 2 x .
Question 10: Given f ( x ) = 10 x − 5 and g ( x ) = x + 3 , ( f ∘ g ) ( x ) = 10 x + 25 .
Explanation
Question 1: Identifying Non-Functions For a mapping to be a function, each input (x-value) must correspond to exactly one output (y-value). In option B, y 2 − x 2 = 6 , we can express y as y = ± x 2 + 6 . This means that for a single value of x , there are two possible values of y (one positive and one negative), so it is not a function.
Question 2: Evaluating Functions To find f ( 1 ) for f ( x ) = 2 x 2 − 5 x + 3 , substitute x = 1 into the expression: f ( 1 ) = 2 ( 1 ) 2 − 5 ( 1 ) + 3 = 2 − 5 + 3 = 0 .
Question 3: Finding Roots of Absolute Value Functions To find the roots of h ( y ) = ∣ y + 4∣ − 1 , set h ( y ) = 0 : ∣ y + 4∣ − 1 = 0 ⇒ ∣ y + 4∣ = 1 . This gives two cases: y + 4 = 1 or y + 4 = − 1 . Solving these gives y = − 3 or y = − 5 .
Question 4: Finding Roots of Rational Functions To find the roots of f ( x ) = x + 2 3 x 2 + 2 x − 5 , we need to solve 3 x 2 + 2 x − 5 = 0 . Factoring gives ( 3 x + 5 ) ( x − 1 ) = 0 , so x = 1 or x = − 3 5 .
Question 5: Finding Zeros of Absolute Value Functions To find the zeros of f ( w ) = ∣ w + 3∣ − 7 , set f ( w ) = 0 : ∣ w + 3∣ − 7 = 0 ⇒ ∣ w + 3∣ = 7 . This gives two cases: w + 3 = 7 or w + 3 = − 7 . Solving these gives w = 4 or w = − 10 .
Question 6: Finding Roots of Polynomials To find a root of g ( t ) = 9 t 3 − 18 t 2 + 6 t , we solve 9 t 3 − 18 t 2 + 6 t = 0 . Factoring out 3 t gives 3 t ( 3 t 2 − 6 t + 2 ) = 0 . Thus, t = 0 is one root.
Question 7: Determining Multiplicity of Roots To find the multiplicity of 0 as a root of p ( x ) = 2 x 4 − 2 x 3 − 12 x 2 , factor the polynomial: p ( x ) = 2 x 2 ( x 2 − x − 6 ) = 2 x 2 ( x − 3 ) ( x + 2 ) . The factor x 2 indicates that 0 is a root with multiplicity 2.
Question 8: Composite Functions Given g ( x ) = x 3 and h ( x ) = x + 1 , we find ( g ∘ h ) ( − 2 ) = g ( h ( − 2 )) . First, h ( − 2 ) = − 2 + 1 = − 1 . Then, g ( − 1 ) = ( − 1 ) 3 = − 1 .
Question 9: Composite Functions Given f ( x ) = x 2 − 1 and g ( x ) = x + 1 , we find ( f ∘ g ) ( x ) = f ( g ( x )) = f ( x + 1 ) = ( x + 1 ) 2 − 1 = ( x + 2 x + 1 ) − 1 = x + 2 x .
Question 10: Composite Functions Given f ( x ) = 10 x − 5 and g ( x ) = x + 3 , we find ( f ∘ g ) ( x ) = f ( g ( x )) = f ( x + 3 ) = 10 ( x + 3 ) − 5 = 10 x + 30 − 5 = 10 x + 25 .
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Understanding functions and their properties is crucial in many real-world applications. For example, composite functions can model sequential processes, such as a discount applied after a tax. Finding roots helps in optimization problems, like determining the break-even point for a business. Analyzing the multiplicity of roots is essential in understanding the behavior of systems near equilibrium, such as in chemical reactions or population dynamics. These concepts provide a foundation for advanced mathematical modeling and problem-solving.