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Begin by differentiating f(x) using the power rule:
dy/dx = nxⁿ⁻¹
Therefore:
f(x) = 3x² - 5x + 10
f'(x) = 6x - 5
Set this equation equal to 0 to find the x-intercept:
0 = 6x - 5
5 = 6x
x = 5/6, which is where the graph goes from NEGATIVE to POSITIVE, so there is a MINIMUM at this value.
The cost of 1 battery is 0.43
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the cost of 1 battery be x
We are given that the torch costs 11 times as much as the battery
Cost of torch = 11x
Total cost of 1 battery and torch = 11x+x=12x
Tim pays $10
He receives change of $4.84
Total cost of 1 torch and battery = 10 - 4.84 =$5.16
So,
Hence the cost of 1 battery is 0.43