Maths 44
Maths 44
Maths 44
To graph the function f(x) = (x^2 - 5x + 4)/(x^2 + 2x - 15), we can start by finding the x-intercepts and
vertical asymptotes. The x-intercepts occur when the numerator is equal to zero, so we solve x^2 - 5x + 4 = 0.
Using the quadratic formula, we get x = 1 and x = 4 as the x-intercepts. The vertical asymptotes occur when the
denominator is equal to zero, so we solve x^2 + 2x - 15 = 0. Using the quadratic formula again, we get x = -5
and x = 3 as the vertical asymptotes. With this information, we can plot the x-intercepts and vertical asymptotes
on a graph and sketch the curve between them. Follow up question: Do you know any other methods to find the
x-intercepts and vertical asymptotes of a function? 2. To find f(x) when (fog)(x) = 4x + 4x + 9 and g(x) = 2x +
3, we need to find f(x) by substituting g(x) into f(x). Let's substitute g(x) into f(x): f(x) = f(g(x)) = f(2x + 3)
Now we can simplify f(x) by substituting 2x + 3 into f(x): f(x) = ((2x + 3)^2 - 5(2x + 3) + 4)/((2x + 3)^2 + 2(2x
+ 3) - 15) Follow up question: Can you simplify the expression for f(x) by expanding and combining like
terms? 3. To show that f:R-R defined as f(a) = 3a^3 - 4 is a one-to-one function, we need to show that for every
different pair of inputs a and b, f(a) and f(b) are different. Let's assume a and b are two different real numbers.
Now let's evaluate f(a) and f(b) and see if they are different: f(a) = 3a^3 - 4 f(b) = 3b^3 - 4 To show that f(a)
and f(b) are different, we need to show that a^3 and b^3 are different. Since a and b are different real numbers,
their cubes (a^3 and b^3) will also be different. Follow up question: Can you think of any other ways to show
that a function is one-to-one? 4. To find the remainder when f(x) = x^2 + 2x^2 - 12x + 15 is divided by x + 1,
we can use the Remainder Theorem. The Remainder Theorem states that if a polynomial f(x) is divided by (x -
c), the remainder is equal to f(c). In this case, we need to find f(-1) to determine the remainder: f(-1) = (-1)^2 +
2(-1)^2 - 12(-1) + 15 = 1 + 2 + 12 + 15 = 30 So, the remainder when f(x) is divided by x + 1 is 30.
Follow up question: Do you know any other theorems or methods for polynomial division? 5. Given that the
zeros of the polynomial function p(x) are 3, -2, and -1 with multiplicities 1, 3, and 4 respectively, and p(0) = -
48, we can use the fact that the zeros of a polynomial correspond to its factors. Since the zero 3 has a
multiplicity of 1, we know that (x - 3) is a factor of p(x). Since the zero -2 has a multiplicity of 3, we know that
(x + 2)^3 is a factor of p(x). Since the zero -1 has a multiplicity of 4, we know that (x + 1)^4 is a factor of p(x).
To find p(x), we can multiply these factors together: p(x) = (x - 3)(x + 2)^3(x + 1)^4 To find the value of p(0),
we substitute x = 0 into the expression for p(x): p(0) = (0 - 3)(0 + 2)^3(0 + 1)^4 = -3(2)^3(1)^4 = -3(8)
(1) = -24 Since p(0) = -48, there must be a constant factor of 2 in the expression for p(x). We can divide
p(x) by 2 to find the final form of p(x): p(x) = 2(x - 3)(x + 2)^3(x + 1)^4 Follow up question: Can you think of
any other ways to find the zeros and factors of a polynomial? 6. To determine the product of matrices A and B
(AB), we need to perform matrix multiplication. First, let's calculate the product of A and B: AB = A * B = [1
2 3] * [4 5 6; -1 0 1; 2 1 2] To calculate each element of AB, we can use the row-column method. For the
element in the first row and first column of AB, we multiply the corresponding elements from the first row of A
and the first column of B, and then sum the products: (AB)_{1,1} = 1*4 + 2*(-1) + 3*2 Similarly, we can
calculate the other elements of AB: (AB)_{1,2} = 1*5 + 2*0 + 3*1 (AB)_{1,3} = 1*6 + 2*1 + 3*2 (AB)_{2,1}
= -1*4 + 0*(-1) + 2*2 (AB)_{2,2} = -1*5 + 0*0 + 2*1 (AB)_{2,3} = -1*6 + 0*1 + 2*2 (AB)_{3,1} = 1*4 + (-
3)*(-1) + (-1)*2 (AB)_{3,2} = 1*5 + (-3)*0 + (-1)*1 (AB)_{3,3} = 1*6 + (-3)*1 + (-1)*2 After performing the
calculations, we get the matrix AB: AB = [10 9 14; 2 -1 0; -2 -2 -3] Follow up question: Can you think of any
other methods or applications of matrix multiplication? 7. To find the number of people that would give the
airline maximum revenue from ticket sales, we need to consider the revenue generated at different values of x.
The revenue generated from ticket sales can be calculated by multiplying the number of people (x) by the cost of
each ticket (100 - 5x). Let's calculate the revenue for different values of x: For x = 1, revenue = 1 * (100 - 5*1)
= 95 Birr For x = 2, revenue = 2 * (100 - 5*2) = 90 Birr For x = 3, revenue = 3 * (100 - 5*3) = 75 Birr For x = 4,
revenue = 4 * (100 - 5*4) = 60 Birr For x = 5, revenue = 5 * (100 - 5*5) = 25 Birr From the calculations, we
can see that the maximum revenue is generated when x = 1, which gives a revenue of 95 Birr. Therefore, the
airline gets maximum revenue from ticket sales when 1 person signs up for the flight. Follow up question: Can
you think of any other factors that might affect the revenue generated from ticket sales? 8a. To evaluate the
integral ∫(x^3 + x^2 + x + 2)/((x^2 + 1)(x^2 + 2)) dx, we can use partial fraction decomposition. First, we
factorize the denominator: x^2 + 1 = (x + i)(x - i) and x^2 + 2 = (x + √2)(x - √2). Now, we can express the
integrand as the sum of partial fractions: (x^3 + x^2 + x + 2)/((x^2 + 1)(x^2 + 2)) = A/(x + i) + B/(x - i) + C/(x +
√2) + D/(x - √2). To find the values of A, B, C, and D, we can equate the numerators: x^3 + x^2 + x + 2 = A(x -
i)(x + √2)(x - √2) + B(x + i)(x + √2)(x - √2) + C(x + i)(x - i)(x - √2) + D(x + i)(x - i)(x + √2). Simplifying the
equation, we can solve for A, B, C, and D. After finding the values of A, B, C, and D, we can integrate each
term separately. The integral of A/(x + i) would be A times the natural logarithm of the absolute value of (x + i),
and so on. Follow up question: Can you think of any other integration techniques or methods? 8b. To evaluate
the integral ∫(2x^3 + x^2 + 12)/(x^2 - 4) dx, we can use partial fraction decomposition as well. First, we
factorize the denominator: x^2 - 4 = (x + 2)(x - 2). Now, we can express the integrand as the sum of partial
fractions: (2x^3 + x^2 + 12)/(x^2 - 4) = A/(x + 2) + B/(x - 2). To find the values of A and B, we can equate the
numerators: 2x^3 + x^2 + 12 = A(x - 2) + B(x + 2). Simplifying the equation, we can solve for A and B. After
finding the values of A and B, we can integrate each term separately. The integral of A/(x + 2) would be A times
the natural logarithm of the absolute value of (x + 2), and so on. Follow up question: Can you think of any other
integration techniques or methods? 9. To find the area of the solid region generated by revolving the region
bounded by f(x) = x^2 and g(x) = √x about the x-axis, we need to use the method of cylindrical shells. The
formula for the volume of a solid generated by revolving a region bounded by two functions f(x) and g(x) about
the x-axis is given by: V = 2π ∫[a,b] x|f(x) - g(x)| dx In this case, we are interested in finding the area, so we
can modify the formula to: A = 2π ∫[a,b] x(f(x) - g(x)) dx To find the bounds of integration, we need to find the
x-values where the two functions intersect. Setting f(x) = g(x), we have: x^2 = √x Squaring both sides, we get:
x^4 = x Simplifying further, we have: x^4 - x = 0 Factoring out x, we get: x(x^3 - 1) = 0 This gives us two
solutions: x = 0 and x = 1. Therefore, the bounds of integration are from 0 to 1. The formula for the area
becomes: A = 2π ∫[0,1] x(x^2 - √x) dx Evaluating this integral will give us the area of the solid region
generated by revolving the given region about the x-axis. Follow up question: Can you think of any other
methods or formulas for finding the area of a solid of revolution?