Translate the followingame phrase into an algebraic expression using the variable w. Do not simplify.
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Answer:
(a)
(b) Domain: <em>(See attachment for graph)</em>
(c)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Solving (a): A function; l in terms of w
All we need to do is make l the subject in
Divide through by 2
Subtract w from both sides
Reorder
Solving (b): The graph
In (a), we have:
Since l and w are the dimensions of the fence, they can't be less than 1
So, the domain of the function can be
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To check this
When
When
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Solving (c): Write l as a function
In (a), we have:
Writing l as a function, we have:
Substitute for l in
becomes
