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MATH 1011 – College Algebra
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Worksheet 3
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1. (8 points) Suppose q is the rational function defined by q(x) =
5×2 + 19x − 4
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x2 + 7x + 12
(a) Determine the domain of q(x) and write the answer in interval notation.
(b) Find the vertical asymptote(s), if any, of the graph of q(x). (Please makes sure to justify your
answer.)
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MATH 1011 – College Algebra
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2. (8 points) Given that f (x) = 3×2 + 5x − 2, evaluate each of the following. Expand and simplify your
answer as much as possible and show all steps leading to your final answer.
(a) f (−2)
(b) f (a + 1)
(c)
f (x + h) − f (x)
h
3. (6 points) Suppose the point (−1, 5) is on the graph of a function f (x).
(a) If f is even, then what other point (besides (−1, 5)) must also lie on the graph of f (x)? Explain.
(b) If f is odd, then what other point (besides (−1, 5)) must also lie on the graph of f (x)? Explain.
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4. (8 points) Let f (x) = −3
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if − 4 ≤ x < −1 if − 1 ≤ x < 1 if x ≥ 1 (a) What is the domain of f (x)? Write your answer in interval notation. (Because the domain can be read directly from the definition of the function, no work is required.) (b) Determine the y-intercept of the function, if any. Make sure to justify your answer. (c) Determine the x-intercept(s) of the function, if any. Make sure to justify your answer. (Hint: Graphing the function may help, although a graph is not necessary. In any case, make sure to fully justify your answer.) CU Boulder MATH 1011 - College Algebra 4 5. (10 points) Let f (x) = (x − 1)2 , g(x) = 1 , x h(x) = 1−x . 1+x Find (and fully simplify) the expression defining each function below. Additionally, find the domain of the function.   f (x) (a) g (b) (h ◦ g)(x) CU Boulder MATH 1011 - College Algebra 5 6. (10 points) Consider the parabola with equation f (x) = ax2 + bx + c shown in the graph here. (a) What are the coordinates of the vertex of this parabola? (b) Does the parabola open upwards or downwards? What does this imply about the equation defining the parabola? (c) What is the y-intercept of the graph of the parabola? (d) Determine the equation of the parabola. Write your final answer in the form f (x) = ax2 + bx + c. CU Boulder MATH 1011 - College Algebra 6 7. (25 points) Solve each equation. For irrational solutions, round to 4 decimal places. In order to receive full credit, you must show complete work arriving at your answer. Simply using some kind of “solver” application and writing the answer down will receive no credit. However, it certainly makes sense to use such technology to check your answers for accuracy. (a) 220e0.037x = 440 (b) 5x = 86−x CU Boulder MATH 1011 - College Algebra 2 (c) ex · e2x+1 = 95 (d) log6 (x2 − 15) = log6 (2x) (e) ln(x) + ln(x + 8) = 3 7