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1. (8 points) Suppose q is the rational function defined by q(x) = 5×2 + 19x − 4
x2 + 7x + 12 .
(a) Determine the domain of q(x) and write the answer in interval notation.
(b) Find the vertical asymptote(s), if any, of the graph of q(x).
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2. (8 points) Given that f (x) = 3×2 + 5x − 2, evaluate each of the following. Expand and simplify your answer as much as possible and show all steps leading to your final answer.
(a) f (−2)
(b) f (a + 1)
(c) f (x + h) − f (x)
h
3. (6 points) Suppose the point (−1, 5) is on the graph of a function f (x).
(a) If f is even, then what other point must also lie on the graph of f (x)? Explain.
(b) If f is odd, then what other point must also lie on the graph of f (x)? Explain.
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4. (8 points) Let f (x) =
x if − 4 ≤ x < −1
−3 if − 1 ≤ x < 1
√x if x ≥ 1
(a) What is the domain of f (x)? Write your answer in interval notation.
(b) Determine the y-intercept of the function, if any. Make sure to justify your answer.
(c) Determine the x-intercept(s) of the function, if any. Make sure to justify your answer.
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5. (10 points) Let
f (x) = (x − 1)2, g(x) = 1
x , h(x) = 1 − x
1 + x .
Find the expression defining each function below. Additionally, find the domain
of the function.
(a)
( f
g
)
(x)
(b) (h ◦ g)(x)
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6. (10 points) Consider the parabola with equation f (x) = ax2 + bx + c shown in the graph here.
(a) What are the coordinates of the vertex of this
parabola?
(b) Does the parabola open upwards or down-wards? What does this imply about the equa- tion defining the parabola?
(c) What is the y-intercept of the graph of the parabola?
(d) Determine the equation of the parabola. Write your final answer in the form f (x) = ax2 + bx + c.
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7. (25 points) Solve each equation. For irrational solutions, round to 4 decimal places. In order to receive full credit, you must show complete work arriving at your answer. Simply using some kind of “solver” application and writing the answer down will receive no credit. However, it certainly makes sense to use such technology to check your answers for accuracy.
(a) 220e0.037x = 440
(b) 5x = 86−x
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(c) ex2
· e2x+1 = 95
(d) log6(x2 − 15) = log6(2x)
(e) ln(x) + ln(x + 8) = 3
