Chapter 1: Problem 101
The function \(f(x)=k\left(2-x-x^{3}\right)\) has an inverse function, and \(f^{-1}(3)=-2 .\) Find \(k\).
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Chapter 1: Problem 101
The function \(f(x)=k\left(2-x-x^{3}\right)\) has an inverse function, and \(f^{-1}(3)=-2 .\) Find \(k\).
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The table shows the numbers of tax returns (in millions) made through e-file from 2003 through \(2010 .\) Let \(f(t)\) represent the number of tax returns made through e-file in the year \(t .\) (Source: Internal Revenue Service) $$\begin{array}{|c|c|}\hline \text { Year } & \text { Number of Tax Returns Made Through E-File } \\\\\hline 2003 & 52.9 \\\2004 & 61.5 \\\2005 & 68.5 \\\2006 & 73.3 \\\2007 & 80.0 \\\2008 & 89.9 \\\2009 & 95.0 \\\2010 & 98.7 \\\\\hline\end{array}$$ (a) Find \(\frac{f(2010)-f(2003)}{2010-2003}\) and interpret the result in the context of the problem. (b) Make a scatter plot of the data. (c) Find a linear model for the data algebraically. Let \(N\) represent the number of tax returns made through e-file and let \(t=3\) correspond to 2003 (d) Use the model found in part (c) to complete the table. $$\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|}\hline t & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 \\\\\hline N & & & & & & & & \\ \hline\end{array}$$ (e) Compare your results from part (d) with the actual data. (f) Use a graphing utility to find a linear model for the data. Let \(x=3\) correspond to \(2003 .\) How does the model you found in part (c) compare with the model given by the graphing utility?
Sketch the graph of the function. $$g(x)=[[x]]-1$$
Find a mathematical model that represents the statement. (Determine the constant of proportionality.) \(y\) varies inversely as \(x .(y=3 \text { when } x=25 .)\)
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. The set of ordered pairs \(\\{(-8,-2),(-6,0),(-4,0)\) \((-2,2),(0,4),(2,-2)\\}\) represents a function.
Use a graphing utility to graph the function. Be sure to choose an appropriate viewing window. $$k(x)=1 /(x-3)$$
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