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College Algebra Final

 

SHORT ANSWER.


1. Use the graph of the given function to determine each of the following. Where applicable, use
interval notation.

a) the domain of f
b) the value of the zero(s) of f
c) the approximate value of f(0)
d) the equation of the vertical asymptote
e) the number f(x) approaches as x approaches infinity
f) interval(s) on which f is increasing
g) values of x for which f(x) < 0
h) the value(s) of x for which f(x) = 3
i) the range of f

2. Solve.
A school has just purchased new computer equipment for $22,000.00. The graph shows the depreciation of the equipment over 5 years. The point (0, 22,000) represents the purchase price and the point (5, 0) represents when the equipment will be replaced.

a) Write a linear equation in slope-intercept form that models the value of the equipment, y, x years after purchase.

 


b) Use the model to predict the value of the equipment after 4 years.

 


c) What is the slope of the line whose equation you found in part (a)? Interpret the slope
verbally.

 

 

 

3. Solve.
The perimeter of a rectangle is 48 feet. If x and y are the length and width of the rectangle, 2x + 2y = 48.
a) Write y in terms of x.

 


b) Write the area of the rectangle as a function of x.

 


c) Graph the area function.

d) What is the maximum possible area?

 

 

 

4. Solve.
Medical research indicates that the risk of having a car accident increases exponentially as the concentration of alcohol in the blood increases. The risk is modeled by R = 6e12.77x where x is the blood alcohol concentration and R, given as a percent, is the risk of having a car accident.


a) In many states it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more. What is the risk of having a car accident with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08?

 


b) What blood alcohol concentration corresponds to a 20% risk of a car accident?

 


c. Is the risk of having a car accident ever 0 with this model?

 


d) What is the risk if a driver's blood alcohol concentration is zero?