Math1003 Algebra and Calculus, Fall 2011 Name: Sung Jun PARK

Homework-1 : Due 09/19/2021 at 11:59pm HKT

This is a set of homework questions to let you get familiar with the basic
types of questions that WeBWorK can ask. Here is how to proceed in general: 3. (2 points) Simplify the expression
(1) Download a hard copy of the homework set and log out. Work out 3x 1
the answers before returning to the WeBWorK website to enter and 2
+
(x + 1) x+1
check your answers.
(2) The primary purpose of WeBWorK is to let you know if you are get- and give your answer in the form of
ting the right answers or to alert you if you get the wrong answers.
Use the ”Preview Answers” and ”Submit Answers” to see the answers f (x)
.
you entered and check if the answers are correct. g(x)
(3) Usually you can attempt a problem and submit answers as many times
as you want before the due date. Your answer for the function f (x) is :
(4) Don’t spend a lot of time guessing – it’s not very efficient or effective.
Your answer for the function g(x) is :
If you are having trouble figuring out your error, you should consult
the book, or ask a fellow student, your TA or instructor for help.
(5) Give 4 or 5 significant digits for numerical answers. For most prob- Answer(s) submitted:
lems when entering numerical answers, you can if you wish enter el- •
ementary expressions such as 3∧ 2 or 3**2 instead of 9, sin(3 ∗ pi/2) •
instead of -1, e∧ (ln(3)) instead of 3, (1 + tan(3)) ∗ (4 − sin(5))∧ 6 −
15/8 instead of 12748.8657, etc. (incorrect)
4. (2 points) Consider the line graphs of the following two
1. (3 points) The expression linear functions,
 −2 −1
5a
5b−1/4 y = f (x) = −2x + 4 y = g(x) = −5x + 4

equals nar /bt where a) Which line has a greater slope?

n, the coefficient, is:
• A. f(x) has greater slope.
r, the exponent of a, is:
• B. g(x) has greater slope.
t, the exponent of b, is:
• C. Their slopes are equal.
Answer(s) submitted:
•
•
b) Which line has a greater y -intercept?
• • A. f(x) has a greater y -intercept.
• B. g(x) has a greater y -intercept.
(incorrect)
• C. Their y -intercepts are equal.
2. (2 points) Simplify the expression Answer(s) submitted:
•
y2 + 4y •
y2 − 16 (incorrect)
and give your answer in the form of 5. (3 points) You bought a new car for $25,500 in 2005,
f (y) and the value of the car depreciates by $900 each year. Find a
. formula for V , the value of the car, in terms of t , the number
g(y)
of years since 2005.
Your answer for the function f (y) is :
V (t) =
Your answer for the function g(y) is :
(Be sure NOT TO USE ANY COMMAS when you enter your
formula. For example enter two thousand as 2000 and not as
Answer(s) submitted:
2,000.)
• Answer(s) submitted:
•
•
(incorrect) (incorrect)
1
 6. (2 points) Solve the equation x2 − 4x − 5 = 0 by factoring.

The solutions are x1 = and x2 = with x1 ≤ x2 .

Answer(s) submitted:
•
•
(incorrect) A B C

7. (2 points) By completing the square, the expression

x2 − 14x + 40 equals (x + A)2 + B
where A = and B =
Answer(s) submitted:
•
•
(incorrect) D E F

8. (4 points) (Click on a graph to enlarge it)

Match each graph with its corresponding equation. Answer(s) submitted:
? 1. −(x + 2)2 + 3 •
•
? 2. −(x − 3)2 + 2
•
? 3. (x − 3)2 + 2 •
? 4. −(x + 3)2 + 2 (incorrect)

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