The population of a town went from 18,000 to 17,460

alukav5142 [94]

In this problem, we need to plug in the given x values for $f(x)=0$ and find a and b.

When we plug in 1, we get: $2 \times {1}^{4} - 5 \times {1}^{3} - 14 \times {1}^{2} + a \times 1 + b = 0$

Simplify:
$2 - 5 - 14 + a + b = 0$
$- 17 + a + b = 0$
$a + b = 17$

We got our first statement about the values of the variables. If we find one more we can find those 2 variables.

We have another given root: 4.

Plug it in:
$2 \times {4}^{4} - 5 \times {4}^{3} - 14 \times {4}^{2} + a \times 4 + b = 0$
$512 - 320 - 224 + 4a + b = 0$
$- 32 + 4a + b = 0$
$4a + b = 32$

Now we have our second one. We can combine them:
$a + b = 17 \\ 4a + b = 32$

I use elimination method which is easier here.

Multiply the top equation by -1: $- a - b = - 17 \\ 4a + b = 32$

Add them up:
$3a = 15$

Simplify:
$a = 5$

Now we have a, we can plug in one of those equations to find b:
$5 + b = 17$
$b = 17 - 5$
$b = 12$

So, the answers are $a=5$ and $b=12$ .

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3 years ago

(8.5-2x)(11-2x)(x) what is the approximate value of x that would allow you to construct an

Wittaler [7]

The largest volume possible from one piece of paper for open-top box is 64.296 cubic unit.

<h3>What is meant by the term maxima?</h3>

The maxima point on the curve will be the highest point within the given range, and the minima point will be the lowest point just on curve.
Extrema is the product of maxima and minima.

For the given question dimensions of open-top box;

The volume is given by the equation;

V = (8.5-2x)(11-2x)(x)

Simplifying the equation;

V = x(4x² - 39x + 93.5)

Differentiate the equation with respect to x using the product rule.

dV/dx = x(8x -39) + (4x² - 39x + 93.5)

dV/dx = 8x² - 39x + 4x² - 39x + 93.5

dV/dx = 12x² - 72x + 93.5

Put the Derivative equals zero to get the critical point.

12x² - 72x + 93.5 = 0.

Solve using quadratic formula to get the values.

x = 4.1 and x = 1.9

Put each value of x in the volume to get the maximum volume;

V(4.1) = 4.1(4(4.1)² - 39(4.1) + 93.5)

V(4.1) = 3.44 cubic unit.

V(1.9) = 1.9(4(1.9)² - 39(1.9) + 93.5)

V(1.9) = 64.296 cubic unit. (largest volume)

Thus, the largest/maximum volume possible from one piece of paper for open-top box is 64.296 cubic unit.

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1 year ago

Zach wants to build a slanted skateboard ramp. He knows he wants the ramp to form a 15 degrees angle with the ground and be 4 fe

Fynjy0 [20]

Answer: The ramp would be 15.5 feet long.

Step-by-step explanation: Please refer to the attached diagram for details.

Angle C shows the angle to be formed by the ramp from the ground, which is 15 degrees. Also, from the ground, it’s going to be four feet tall, which is line AB. The top of the ramp is point A, which makes line AC the entire length of the ramp. Since we have a reference angle (angle C) and two sides, the opposite and the hypotenuse, we shall apply the trigonometric ratio.

SinC = opposite/hypotenuse

Sin 15 = 4/b

By cross multiplication we now have

b = 4/Sin15

b = 4/0.2588

b = 15.4599

Approximately b = 15.5

Therefore the length of the ramp would be 15.5 feet

6 0

3 years ago

What is 25/100 and 350/1000 simplified?

sergey [27]

25/100 = 1/4 (divide both numerator and denominator by 25)

350/1000 = 35/100 = 7/20.

4 0

3 years ago

A 35 foot rope is cut into two pieces with one section 6 times as long as the other section, how is the shorter piece?

guajiro [1.7K]

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Define x:
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Let the shorter piece be x.
Shorter piece = x
Longer piece = 6x

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Construct equation:
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x +6x =35
7x = 35
x =5

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Find the length:
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Shorter length = x = 5 feet
Larger length = 6x = 6(5) = 30 feet

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Answer: The shorter piece is 5 feet.
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4 0

3 years ago