Textbook Question
Use the vertical line test to identify graphs in which y is a function of x.
Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs
Blitzer8th EditionCollege AlgebraISBN: 9780136970514
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Table of contents
- Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra311
- Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities398
- Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs407
- Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions306
- Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions247
- Ch. 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities173
- Ch. 6 - Matrices and Determinants143
- Ch. 7 - Conic Sections124
- Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability251
Chapter 3, Problem 15
Find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (3√3, √5) and (−√3, 4√5)
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Identify the coordinates of the two points: Point 1 is \(\left(3\sqrt{3}, \sqrt{5}\right)\) and Point 2 is \(\left(-\sqrt{3}, 4\sqrt{5}\right)\).
Recall the distance formula between two points \(\left(x_1, y_1\right)\) and \(\left(x_2, y_2\right)\):
\(d = \sqrt{\left(x_2 - x_1\right)^2 + \left(y_2 - y_1\right)^2}\).
Substitute the given coordinates into the distance formula:
\(d = \sqrt{\left(-\sqrt{3} - 3\sqrt{3}\right)^2 + \left(4\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{5}\right)^2}\).
Simplify inside the parentheses:
\(x\)-difference: \(-\sqrt{3} - 3\sqrt{3} = -4\sqrt{3}\)
\(y\)-difference: \(4\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{5} = 3\sqrt{5}\).
Square each difference and add them under the square root:
\(d = \sqrt{\left(-4\sqrt{3}\right)^2 + \left(3\sqrt{5}\right)^2} = \sqrt{16 \times 3 + 9 \times 5}\).
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Key Concepts
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Distance Formula
The distance formula calculates the distance between two points in the coordinate plane using their coordinates. It is derived from the Pythagorean theorem and is given by d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²). This formula helps find the straight-line distance between any two points.
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Simplifying Radicals
Simplifying radicals involves expressing square roots in their simplest form by factoring out perfect squares. This process makes the expression easier to interpret and compare. For example, √12 can be simplified to 2√3 by factoring 12 into 4 × 3.
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Rounding Decimal Values
Rounding is the process of approximating a number to a specified degree of accuracy, such as two decimal places. After calculating an exact value, rounding makes the result more practical for interpretation and communication, especially when dealing with irrational numbers.
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