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    What is the difference between functions and relations?

    The question ask - in the real world, what might be a situation where it is preferable for the data to form a relation but not a function? Also, if the variables in an equation were reversed, what would happen to the graph of the equation? This was the example I was given, how would the graph of y = x² relate to the graph o

    Riemann Zeta Function and Mobius Function

    B7: a) Define the Reimann Zeta function as an infinite sum. b) Define the Mobius function u(n). c) State Dirichlet's Multiplication Theorem for Dirichlet Series. d) Use the Dirichlet Multiplication Theorem to find the sum of the following Dirichlet Series in terms of the Riemann Zeta function. e) Write S(s) as

    As one descends into the ocean, pressure increases linearly

    As one descends into the ocean, pressure increases linearly. The pressure is 15 pounds per square inch on the surface and 30 pounds per square inch 33 feet below the surface. (A) If p is the pressure in pounds per square inch and d is the depth below the surface in feet, write an equation that expresses p in terms of d. [Hint

    Estimating Roots by Newton's Method and Rate of Convergence

    Please see the attached file for the fully formatted problem. 19. Show that x = tan^-1(x) has a solution alpha. Find an interval [a,b] containing alphasuch ythat for every x E [a,b] the iteration xn+1 = 1 + tan^-1(xn) n>=0 will converge to alpha. Calculate the first few iterates and estimate the rate of convergence.

    draw the graph on an interval near the indicated point (x = 4).

    Use the given information to draw the graph on an interval near the indicated point (x = 4). If there is not enough information given, then state this fact. f(4) = 2 f ' (4) = DNE f '(x) > 0 for x > 4 f '(x) < 0 for x < 4 f " (x) < 0 for x < 4 f " (x) < 0 for x > 4

    Depreciation: linear functions, graphs, slope

    Office equipment was purchased for $20,000 and is assumed to have a scrap value of $2,000 after 10 years. If its value is depreciated linearly (for tax purposes) from $20,000 to $2,000: (A) Find the linear equation that relates value (V) in dollars to time (t) in years. (B) What would be the value of the equipment after 6 yea

    Simple interest: linear functions, graphs and slopes

    The simple interest formula says that if $1,000 is invested at 7.5% (r=0.075), then A=75t+1000, t>=0. (A) What will $1,000 amount to after 5 years? After 20 years? (B) Sketch a graph of A=75t+1000 for t between 0 and 20. (C) Find the slope of the graph and interpret verbally.

    Use givrn info to draw graph

    Use the given information to draw the graph of f(x) on an interval near the indicated point (x=3). If there is not enough information given, then state this fact. f(3) =2 f ' (3) = DNE f ' (x) < 0 for x < 3 f ' (x) > 0 for x > 3 f " (x) < 0 for x < 3 f " (X) < 0 for x>3

    Sketch a Graph that Fits the Data

    Use the given information to draw the graph of f(x) on an interval near the indicated point (x=3). If there is not enough information given, then state this fact. f(3) =2 f ' (3) = DNE f ' (x) < 0 for x < 3 f ' (x) > 0 for x > 3 f " (x) < 0 for x < 3 f " (X) < 0 for x>3

    Graphing Functions and Descartes' Rule of Signs

    1. Use Descartes` Rule of Signs to determine the possible number of positive real zeros of the function. F(x)=3x cube-4x squared-2x-4 ***************x squared +11x+28 2. Graph: f (x)= ------------------------ ***************x squared +8x+16 ****************3x squared -3x-1 3. Graph: f (x)= ------------------------ ***

    Functions / Graphs : Domain, Range, Distance Between Points

    1. Find the domain and range of the function: f(x)=6xsquared+4 2. Find the distance between the two plotted points;(-5,2) (4,-4) 3. Using graph of f(x)=x squared as a guide, graph the function; g(x)=(x-3)squared+4 _____________________________________________________________________ 2

    Functions and Graph: Slope, "Parallel, Perpendicular or Neither"

    1. Find the slope of the line passing through the pair of points (2,-8), (2,2) Answers A.0 B.5/3 C.undefined D.5/2 2. Determine whether the graph of the equations are parallel, perpendicular, or neither -8x-7y=8 6x-2y=8 3. Find the vertex of the graph of the function; f(x)=(x+2)second power=4 A.(-2,-4)

    Graphs : Y as a Function of X

    1. Which equation defines y as a function of x? answers a. y=-3x+4 b.y=-3 c.-6x second power -3y second power=4 d.x=10 2. m=-4/5,(5,7) answers a.5x=4y=-15 b.5x=4y=55 c.4x=5y=55 d.4x=5y=-15

    Conditional Mass Function

    #40. Two dice are rolled. Let X and Y denote, respectively, the largest and smallest values obtained. Compute the conditional mass function of Y given X = i, i = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Are X and Y independent? Why? (Question is also included in attachment)

    Continuous real value function

    34.12 Show that if f is a continuous real-valued function on [a,b] satisfying b &#8747; f(x)g(x) dx = 0 for every continuous function g on [a,b], then f(x) = 0 for a all x in [a,b].

    Horizontal asymptotes and costs

    How could you interpret infinity in the y values for costs, a negative x value for time, or a horizontal asymptote in y values for profits?

    Resultant Force Component Methods

    A=(310 LBS, 37DEGREES), B=(267 LBS, 348DEGREES), C= (148 LBS, 247DEGREES), D= (139 LBS, 167DEGREES) Determine the resultant force by the component method.

    Resultant force

    Find the resultant force (sum) of these displacements: 400 mi, EAST: 200 km, EAST: 400 km : AND 100mi, NORTH.

    Forces Exerted on Vertical Angles

    A steel beam exerts a force of 350 lbs against a wall at a 60 degree angle from vertical. What is the horizontal component of this force acting perpendicular to the wall?

    Resultant and Horizontal Force

    What are the vertical and horizontal forces of a 1200 N force directed to the right and upward at an angle of 43 degrees with the horizontal?

    Riemann Integrable Function : Upper and Lower Sums

    Please see attachment. Q. Show directly that the function is integrable on R = [0,1] x [0,1] and find (Hint: Partition R into by squares and let N , limUp = limLp = integrable Up = upper Riemann sum of f respect to partition &#61664; U(f,p) = Lp = Lower Riemann sum of f respect to partition &#61664; L(f,p) =