1. First step: To get a term of x by itself, add 5 to both sides
Second step: This will become 3x<24
Third step: To separate 3x, divide everything by 3: 3x÷3 < 24÷3
Step four: x < 8
2. First subtract both sides by 12: - 2x + 12 - 12 < - 4 - 12
Second: This becomes - 2x < -16
Third: Divide by -2 to get x by itself - 2x ÷ - 2 > -16 ÷ - 2 Note: If you divide by a negative number, the inequality sign switches. This is a really important step that most students forget.
Fourth: x>8
Note: Try plugging in values when you are done if you are uncertain you have the right answer.
Given
- f(n) values for n=1,2,3,4
- possible candidates for the function
Solution:
Method: Evaluate some of the values, for each function. A function with ANY value not matching the given f(n) values will be rejected.
N=1, f(n)=4
f(1)=4-3(1-1)=4
f(1)=4+3^(1+1)=4+3^2=4+9=13 ≠ 4 [rejected]
f(1)=4(3^(n-1))=4(3^0)=4
f(1)=3(4^(n-1))=3(4^0)=3*1=3 [rejected]
N=2, f(n)=12
f(1)=4-3(2-1)=4-3(1)=1 ≠ 12 [rejected]
[rejected]
f(1)=4(3^(2-1)=4*3^1=4*3=12
[rejected]
Will need to check one more to be sure
N=3, f(n)=3
[rejected]
[rejected]
f(3)=4(3^(n-1))=4(3^(3-1))=4(3^2)=4*9=36 [Good]
[rejected]
Solution: f(n)=4(3^(n-1))
Answer:
There is a decreasing pattern the farther they are the less likely hit the target.
Step-by-step explanation:
(3,-2) it’s where the both lines meet
