Math 111 Exam
Math 111 Exam
3. Consider the data in the chart concerning the weight of channel iron
a. Find a linear model for the relationship by hand using the longest and shortest lengths.
b. Use the regression function in your calculator to find a linear model (equation) for the relationship
between length (x) and weight (y).
c. Use the regression equation to predict the weight of a 62 foot length of channel iron.
d. Use the regression equation to predict the length of channel iron weighing 784 lbs.
2 5𝑥−2
5. Solve the equation: 3𝑥 − 2 = −
5 4
11. Calculate the interest rate necessary for $760 to grow to $980 in 4 years compounded continuously.
Use the compound interest formula: A = Pert , where A = final amount, P = starting amount,
r = interest rate, and t = time in years.
7x - y = 8
13. A river flows at 384 cfs at 6:00 am, then at 786 cfs at 11:00 am. Use the exponential function: A =
A0 ekt , where A = final amount, Ao = initial amount, k = rate of change and t = time in hours. Find a
function for A(t) and use it to find the time the river will reach 1200 cfs.
Solutions:
4 4 3
1. a. 𝑦 = − 3 𝑥 + 5 b. − 3 c. (0,5) d. (3 4 , 0) e.
2 58
2. 𝑦 = 5 𝑥 + 6 3. a. y = 10.24x – 42.56 b. y = 10.18x – 39.98 c. 591 lbs. d. 81 feet 4. x = 2.4 5. 85
(𝑥−6)2 (𝑦−2)2 5±√33
4)2
6. (x + + (y + 3)2
= 49 7. (x - 4)2
+ (y + 7)2
= 36 8. 49 + 81 = 1 9. 𝑥 = −4 & 2
10. x ≈ 8.75 11. r ≈ 6.4% 12. (2,6) & (3,13) 13. A(t) = 384e.143t t ≈ 7.97 or 1:58 pm 14. (4,-2,3)