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Modeling Functions Using Finite Differences — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which table represents points on the graph of h(x) = ?

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For what values of a and m does f(x) have a horizontal asymptote at y = 2 and a vertical asymptote at x = 1?

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a = –1, m = 0
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a = 1, m = 0
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a = –1, m = 1
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a = 1, m = 1
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The graph shows the exponential regression model for data representing a rabbit population after x years.

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The graph of the regression model is limited to whole-number values for x.
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The graph of the regression model is limited to whole-number values for y.
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The graph of the regression model cannot be used to approximate the population size for year 1.
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The graph of the regression model can be used to predict the population size for any number of years in the future.
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What is the quotient?

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StartFraction 1 Over 2 y EnDfraction
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StartFraction 3 y + 2 Over 6 y squared EndFraction
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StartFraction 1 Over y EndFraction
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StartFraction 2 (3 y + 2) Over 3 EndFraction
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Riley makes a mistake in step 2 while doing her homework. What was her mistake? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4:

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She added the two fractions incorrectly.
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She used the wrong common denominator.
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She did not distribute the negative correctly.
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She did not multiply the first fraction by a factor.
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A student showed the steps below while solving the equation by graphing.Step 1:Write a system of equations: Step 2: Use the change of base formula to rewrite the equations:Step 3:Graph the two equations:Step 4:Identify the x-value at the point of intersection:In which step did the student make the first error?

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step 1
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step 2
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step 3
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step 4
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An equation for the depreciation of a car is given by y = A(1 – r)t, where y = current value of the car, A = original cost, r = rate of depreciation, and t = time, in years. The current value of a car is $12,282.50. The car originally cost $20,000 and depreciates at a rate of 15% per year. How old is the car?

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years
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years
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3 years
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4 years
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The table shows the daily pay in dollars, f(x), earned by a salesperson who makes x number of sales.

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f(x) = 50x2 + 200
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f(x) = x50 + 200
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f(x) = 50x + 200
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Mrs. Cho wrote the following problem on the board.Problem: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: What should Mrs. Cho do next?

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Find a common denominator for the two fractions.
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Divide the numerator and denominator of the first fraction by x2 and y.
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Multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators, and then simplify.
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Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
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Which of the following shows the true solution to the logarithmic equation solved below?

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x = negative 8
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x = 1
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and
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and
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What is the domain of the function

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x less-than negative 2
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x greater-than negative 2
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x less-than 2
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x greater-than 2
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What is the solution to the equation ?

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m = –4
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m = –2
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m = 2
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m = 4
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A scientist writes the equation to model the growth of a certain bacteria in a petri dish, where N represents the number of bacteria after h hours. After approximately how many hours will 450 bacteria be present? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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1 hour
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6 hours
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13 hours
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15 hours
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Which expression is equivalent to the expression below?

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StartFraction 3 c (2 c minus 1) Over 2 c + 1 EndFraction
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StartFraction negative 3 c (2 c + 1) squared Over 4 (2 c minus 1) squared EndFraction
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3c
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–3c
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Which expression is equivalent to the following complex fraction?

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StartFraction x minus 3 Over x EndFraction
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StartFraction x + 3 Over 1 EndFraction
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StartFraction x + 3 Over x EndFraction
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StartFraction x Over x + 3 EndFraction
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Which is the graph of the function f(x) = x3 – x2 – 17x – 15?

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Choose the function that represents the data in the table.

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y = x2
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y = 3x2
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y = x2 + 3
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y = 2x + 3
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Which statement about is true?

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x = 4 is a true solution.
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x = 4 is an extraneous solution.
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x = 9 is a true solution.
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x = 9 is an extraneous solution.
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Which graph shows the solution to the equation below?

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On a coordinate plane, a curve starts in quadrant 3 and curves up into quadrant 1 and approaches y = 3. It crosses the x-axis at (1, 0). A horizontal straight line is at y = 1.
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On a coordinate plane, a curves starts in quadrant 4 and curves up into quadrant 1 and approaches y = 3. It crosses the x-axis at (1, 0). A horizontal straight line is at y = negative 1.
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On a coordinate plane, a curve starts in quadrant 3 and curves up into quadrant 1 and approaches y = 1. It crosses the x-axis at (negative 1, 0). A horizontal straight line is at y = 1.
Option C
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On a coordinate plane, a curves starts in quadrant 3 and curves up into quadrant 1 and approaches y = 2. It crosses the x-axis at (negative 1, 0). A horizontal straight line is at y = negative 1.
Option D
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Which of the following is the graph of ?

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On a coordinate plane, an absolute value curve curves up and to the right in quadrant 4 and starts at y = negative 1.
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On a coordinate plane, an absolute value curve curves up and to the right in quadrant 4 and starts at y = 1.
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On a coordinate plane, an absolute value curve opens down and to the left in quadrant 2 and starts at y = 1.
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On a coordinate plane, an absolute value curve opens down and to the left in quadrant 2 and starts at y = negative 1.
Option D

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