Answer:
A. Between 3.0 and 3.5 and between 4.0 and 4.5
Step-by-step explanation:
The zeroes of a function occur whenever a value of x returns zero. To predict where the zeroes lie, determine the interval(s) where the function crosses the x-axis. This occurs when either
goes from a negative value to a positive value or vice versa.
From
and
, the y-values go from 4.0 (positive) to -0.2 (negative), respectively. Therefore, there must be a zero in this interval.
From
and
, the y-values go from -0.8 (negative) to 0.1 (positive), respectively. Therefore, there must also be a zero in this interval.
Thus, the zeros of this function occur between 3.0 and 3.5 and between 4.0 and 4.5, leading to answer choice A.
First find out how many more inches it needs to grow, 54-37.5; It needs to grow 16.5 more inches. If it grows 3 inches a year then you have to do 16.5/3; 5.5. It will take 5.5 or 5 1/2 more years to grow to 54 inches.
Answer: x=4
10x-3x=30-2
7x=28
X=4