171S1.5q Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros and Applications
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
Dr. Claude Moore
Cape Fear Community College
CHAPTER 1: Graphs, Functions, and Models
1.1 Introduction to Graphing
1.2 Functions and Graphs
1.3 Linear Functions, Slope, and Applications
1.4 Equations of Lines and Modeling
1.5 Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros and Applications
1.6 Solving Linear Inequalities
Equations and Solutions
An equation is a statement that two expressions are equal.
To solve an equation in one variable is to find all the values of the variable that make the equation true.
Each of these numbers is a solution of the equation.
The set of all solutions of an equation is its solution set.
A linear equation in one variable is an equation that can be expressed in the form mx + b = 0, where m and b are real numbers and m ≠ 0.
Equations that have the same solution set are equivalent equations.
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Equation­Solving Principles
The Addition Principle:
If a = b is true, then a + c = b + c is true.
The Multiplication Principle:
If a = b is true, then ac = bc is true.
Distance Formula
The distance d traveled by an object moving at rate r in time t is given by
d = rt.
Simple Interest
I = Prt
I = the simple interest ($)
P = the principal ($)
r = the interest rate (%)
t = time (years)
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Zeros of Linear Functions
134/4. Solve (6/5)y + 3 = 3/10
An input c of a function f is called a zero of the function, if the output for the function is 0 when the input is c. That is, c is a zero of f if f (c) = 0.
A linear function f (x) = mx + b, with m ≠ 0, has exactly one zero.
134/10. Solve 10x ­ 3 = 8 + 10x
A formula is an equation that can be used to model a situation.
We have used the motion formula, d = r • t.
We have used the simple­interest formula, I = Prt.
We can use the equation­solving principles to solve a formula for a given variable.
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1.5 Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros and Applications
134/22. Solve 4x + 3 = 2x ­ 7
134/37. Ocean Depth. The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is 14,040 ft. This is 8890 ft less than the sum of the average depths of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The average depth of the Indian Ocean is 272 ft less than four­fifths of the average depth of the Atlantic Ocean. (Source: Time Almanac, 2010) Find the average depth of the Indian Ocean. 134/30. Solve 4(3x + 2) ­ 7 = 3(x ­ 2)
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1.5 Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros and Applications
1.5 Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros and Applications
135/38. Where the Textbook Dollar Goes. Of each dollar spent on textbooks at college bookstores, 22.3 cents goes to the college store for profit, store operations, and personnel. On average, a college student at a four­year college spends $ 667 per year for textbooks. (Source: National Association of College Stores) How much of this expenditure goes to the college store? 135/40. Nutrition. A slice of carrot cake from the popular restaurant The Cheesecake Factory contains 1560 calories. This is three­fourths of the average daily calorie requirement for many adults. ( Source: The Center for Science in the Public Interest) Find the average daily calorie requirement for these adults.
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1.5 Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros and Applications
135/46. Commission vs. Salary. Juliet has a choice between receiving an $ 1800 monthly salary from Furniture by Design or a base salary of $ 1600 and a 4% commission on the amount of furniture she sells during the month. For what amount of sales will the two choices be equal?
136/52. Garden Dimensions. The children at Tiny Tots Day Care plant a rectangular vegetable garden with a perimeter of 39 m. The length is twice the width. Find the dimensions of the garden.
Use this to graph, calculate perimeter and area of rectangle given the width and the relationship between length and width http://cfcc.edu/faculty/cmoore/RectangleL_aW.html
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1.5 Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros and Applications
136/56. Water Weight. Water accounts for 60% of a man's weight ( Source: ga.water.usgs.gov/edu). Jake weighs 186 lb. How much of his body weight is water? 136/60. Traveling Downstream. Angelos kayak travels 14 km/hr in still water. If the rivers current flows at a rate of 2 km/hr , how long will it take him to travel 20 km downstream?
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136/64. Student Loans. Dimitri's two student loans total $ 9000. One loan is at 5% simple interest and the other is at 6% simple interest. At the end of 1 yr, Dimitri owes $ 492 in interest. What is the amount of each loan?
137/76. Find the zero of the linear function: f(x) = ­2x + 7.
Solve algebraically and graphically.
137/82. Find the zero of the linear function: f(x) = ­3x + 13.
Solve algebraically and graphically.
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137/76. Find the zero of the linear function: f(x) = ­2x + 7.
Solve algebraically and graphically.
1.5 Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros and Applications
In Exercises 87­92, use the given graph to find each of the following: (a) the x­ intercept and (b) the zero of the function.
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137/82. Find the zero of the linear function: f(x) = ­3x + 13.
Solve algebraically and graphically.
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In Exercises 87­92, use the given graph to find each of the following: (a) the x­ intercept and (b) the zero of the function.
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In Exercises 87­92, use the given graph to find each of the following: (a) the x­ intercept and (b) the zero of the function.
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In Exercises 87­92, use the given graph to find each of the following: (a) the x­ intercept and (b) the zero of the function.
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