Well, this problem is best solved by setting up a system of two linear equations.
A linear equation can be defined
y=mx+b
where
b=initial value (when x=0), and
m=rate of increase or decrease.
In the given example, the x-axis represents hour, and the y-axis, number of cells.
Chemical #1
initial value = b = 12000 cells
rate = m = -4000 / hr
The equation is therefore
y1=-4000x+12000......................(1)
Similarly, for chemical #2
initial value = b = 6000 cells
rate = m = -3000 / hr
The equation is therefore
y2=-3000x+6000 .......................(2)
The time the two will have an equal sized colony would represent the solution of the system of equations (1) and (2), i.e. when y1=y2
which means
-4000x+12000 = -3000x+6000
transpose and solve for x
4000x-3000x = 12000-6000
1000x=6000
x=6 hours.
At 6 hours from the start,
y=-4000x+12000 = -4000*6+12000 = -24000+12000 = -12000 cells
So the solution is x=6, y=-12000, or (6,-12000)
Physical interpretation
Since cells cannot have a negative number, the two are actually equal before six hours, when they are both zero.
Case 1: y=0 when x=3
Case 2: y=0 when x=2
Therefore, after three hours, both trials will have zero cells.
You have to judge whether to give the mathematical solution (x=6,y=-12000) or the physical interpretation (x=3, y=0) as the answer.
Domain of f(x) = √6 - 2x is {x | -∞ < x ≤ 3}
Answer:
given
p=q^3
p=40
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q=(p)^1/3
q=(40)^1/3-->q=2(5)^1/3
Now
the value of half of q , (2(5)^1/3)÷(2) ,is 5^1/3.
finally the value of p gonna be
p=q^3
p=(5^1/3) ^ 3
p=5
Answer:
0.06 Cent
Step-by-step explanation:
Per Pound= Every one
so 1.20 divided by 20
= 0.06
So the price per pound of beans is 0.06 Cent
Answer:
(-2,-1)
Step-by-step explanation:
On the graph, the vertex is where the bottom of the U is. In general, it's always that same place on the U, but the U could be turned upside down or left or right. Looking at the bottom of the U, count on the x axis first (left 2, which is negative). That's your first number. Then count on the y axis (down 1, again, negative). That's your second number. Hope this helps!
