MATH 1201-01 - AY2024-T5 Written Assignment

Kwame Worae Atta - Owusu

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MATH 1201-01

Yazali Kumar

16/07/2024
Q1

1Turning points are A(-1.569, -11) and B(0.319, 8.643). Zeros are D(-2,0), C=(2,0), and (-1,0)
2Point C has multiplicity due to the underline, indicating a touch with the x-axis
3The degree is at least 4 due to the number of turning points and the behavior at C
4The polynomial is increasing from negative infinity to A, then decreasing to B, and increasing
again
5B is a local maximum, and A is a local minimum
6To find the remainder when divided by x-4x−4, evaluate the polynomial at x=4x=4

Q2

### (i) Finding Zeros of the Polynomial

The given polynomial is:

\[ f(x) = x^4 - 8x^3 - 8x^2 + 8x + 7 \]

To find the zeros using the Rational Root Theorem and synthetic division:

1. **Rational Root Theorem**: This theorem suggests that any rational root, \( \frac{p}{q} \),
where \( p \) is a factor of the constant term (here 7) and \( q \) is a factor of the leading
coefficient (here 1), could potentially be a root.
 Possible rational roots are \( \pm 1, \pm 7 \).

2. **Synthetic Division**: We will test these possible roots to find actual zeros.

Let's proceed with synthetic division for each potential root:

- Testing \( x = 1 \):

```
1 | 1 -8 -8 8 7
| 1 -7 -15 -7
-------------------
1 -7 -15 -7 0
```

Since the remainder is 0, \( x = 1 \) is a root.

The quotient from synthetic division is \( x^3 - 7x^2 - 15x - 7 \).

- Now, factor the quotient \( x^3 - 7x^2 - 15x - 7 \) further to find additional roots.

Test \( x = -1 \):

```
-1 | 1 -7 -15 -7
| -1 8 -7
----------------
1 -8 -7 0
```

\( x = -1 \) is also a root.

The quotient from dividing \( x^3 - 7x^2 - 15x - 7 \) by \( x + 1 \) is \( x^2 - 8x - 7 \).

- Factor \( x^2 - 8x - 7 \):

```
x^2 - 8x - 7 = (x - 7)(x + 1)
```

So, the complete factorization of \( f(x) \) is:

\[ f(x) = (x - 1)(x + 1)(x - 7)(x + 1) = (x - 1)^2(x + 1)^2(x - 7) \]
 Therefore, the zeros of the polynomial \( f(x) \) are \( x = 1, x = -1, x = 7 \).

### (ii)
```
f(x) = x^4 - 8x^3 - 8x^2 + 8x + 7
```

3. **Plot the Graph**:

(iii) Identifying End Behavior

The end behavior of the polynomial \( f(x) = x^4 - 8x^3 - 8x^2 + 8x + 7 \):

- **Degree and Leading Coefficient**: The polynomial is of degree 4 (even) and the leading
coefficient (coefficient of \( x^4 \)) is 1 (positive).

- **End Behavior**:
- As \( x \to \infty \), \( f(x) \to \infty \).
- As \( x \to -\infty \), \( f(x) \to \infty \).

This means the graph of \( f(x) \) will rise to infinity on both ends as \( x \) moves away from the
origin in either direction.
Q3

To address your questions about the rational function \( f(x) = \frac{2x^2 - 5x + 3}{x^2 + 5x} \),
let's go through each part step by step.

### (i) Finding Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes

**Vertical Asymptotes:**

Vertical asymptotes occur where the denominator of the rational function is zero, but the
numerator is not zero (excluding any common factors that cancel out).

The denominator is \( x^2 + 5x \).

Set the denominator equal to zero and solve for \( x \):

\[ x^2 + 5x = 0 \]

Factor out \( x \):

\[ x(x + 5) = 0 \]

So, the solutions are \( x = 0 \) and \( x = -5 \).

Therefore, the vertical asymptotes are at \( x = 0 \) and \( x = -5 \).

**Horizontal Asymptote:**

To find the horizontal asymptote, we consider the degrees of the numerator and the
denominator of the rational function.

- Degree of the numerator \( (2x^2 - 5x + 3) \) is 2.

- Degree of the denominator \( (x^2 + 5x) \) is also 2.

When the degrees are equal, the horizontal asymptote is found by dividing the leading
coefficient of the numerator by the leading coefficient of the denominator.

- Leading coefficient of the numerator: \( 2 \)

- Leading coefficient of the denominator: \( 1 \)

So, the horizontal asymptote is:

\[ y = \frac{2}{1} = 2 \]
Therefore, the horizontal asymptote is \( y = 2 \).

### (ii) Finding the Domain of the Rational Function

The domain of a rational function excludes values of \( x \) that make the denominator zero,
since division by zero is undefined.

Given \( f(x) = \frac{2x^2 - 5x + 3}{x^2 + 5x} \):

1. **Identify Excluded Values (Vertical Asymptotes):**

- Vertical asymptotes occur at \( x = 0 \) and \( x = -5 \).

2. **Domain:**
- Exclude \( x \) values that make the denominator zero: \( x \neq 0 \) and \( x \neq -5 \).

Therefore, the domain of the rational function \( f(x) \) is all real numbers except \( x = 0 \) and \
( x = -5 \).

In interval notation, the domain is:

\[ (-\infty, -5) \cup (-5, 0) \cup (0, \infty) \]

This represents all real numbers except \( x = 0 \) and \( x = -5 \).

Summary:

- **Vertical Asymptotes:** \( x = 0 \) and \( x = -5 \)

- **Horizontal Asymptote:** \( y = 2 \)
- **Domain:** \( (-\infty, -5) \cup (-5, 0) \cup (0, \infty) \)

These conclusions are based on the analysis of the function \( f(x) = \frac{2x^2 - 5x + 3}{x^2 +
5x} \), ensuring clarity on its asymptotic behavior and domain restrictions.

Q4

Description:
1. The graph depicts a rational function with x-intercepts at B(2,0), C(3,0), and D(4,0).
2. There is a y-intercept at A(0,-4.8).
3. The graph suggests a horizontal asymptote at y=-10 and a vertical asymptote at x=-11.
Explanation:
1To find horizontal asymptotes, compare the degrees of the numerator and denominator. If they
are equal, the horizontal asymptote is the ratio of leading coefficients
2To find vertical asymptotes, set the denominator equal to zero
3Zeros of the function are x=2, x=3, and x=4 (x-intercepts).
Answer:
The rational function is f(x) = (-4.8/300) * ((x-2)(x-3)(x-4)) / (x+11)(x+10)

Q5

Let's address each part of the questions based on the information provided about creating an
open box from cardboard.

### (i) Finding the Volume of the Open Box

The dimensions of the box are described as follows:

- Length of the cardboard = 3 times the width
- Cut edge from each corner = 15 cm

Let's denote:
- Width of the box = \( x \) cm (since the width will determine both the width and height of the
box after folding)
- Length of the box = 3x cm (as given)

After cutting and folding, the height of the box will be 15 cm.

The formula for the volume \( V \) of a box is:

\[ V = \text{length} \times \text{width} \times \text{height} \]

Substituting the given dimensions:

- Length = 3x cm
- Width = x cm
- Height = 15 cm

\[ V = 3x \times x \times 15 \]
\[ V = 45x^2 \]

So, the volume \( V \) of the open box is \( 45x^2 \).

**Nature of the Function:**

- The function \( V(x) = 45x^2 \) is a polynomial function of degree 2. It represents a quadratic
function, where \( x \) (the width of the box) is squared, indicating a parabolic relationship
between the width of the box and its volume.

### (ii) Finding the Possible Domain for the Volume Function
The domain of the volume function \( V(x) = 45x^2 \) represents the valid values of \( x \), which
in this case is the width of the box. Since width \( x \) must be positive (since it represents a
physical dimension), the domain is all positive real numbers.

\[ \text{Domain} = \{ x \in \mathbb{R} \mid x > 0 \} \]

### (iii) Finding Appropriate Dimensions for a Volume of 12500 cubic cm

Given that we want the volume \( V(x) \) to be 12500 cubic cm, we set up the equation:

\[ 45x^2 = 12500 \]

Divide both sides by 45 to solve for \( x^2 \):

\[ x^2 = \frac{12500}{45} \]
\[ x^2 = \frac{2500}{9} \]
\[ x = \sqrt{\frac{2500}{9}} \]
\[ x = \frac{50}{3} \]

Therefore, the width \( x \) of the box should be \( \frac{50}{3} \) cm.

Now, the dimensions of the box would be:

- Width \( x = \frac{50}{3} \) cm
- Length \( 3x = 3 \times \frac{50}{3} = 50 \) cm
- Height = 15 cm

So, the appropriate dimensions of the box for a volume of 12500 cubic cm would be \( \
boxed{50 \text{ cm} \times \frac{50}{3} \text{ cm} \times 15 \text{ cm}} \).