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You can transform an exponential function into a linear function by taking the MATHEMATICAL
logarithm of each side. Since linear models are easy to recognize, you can then
determine whether an exponential function is a good model for a set of values. PRACTICES

y = abx Write the general form of an exponential function.

log y = log abx Take the logarithm of each side.

log y = log a + x(log b) Use the Product Property and the Power Property.

If log b and log a are constants, then log y = (log b)x + log a is a linear equation in
slope-intercept form when you plot the points as (x, log y).

Determine whether an exponential function x 0 2 4 6 8 10
is a good model for the values in the table. y 0.5 2 7.8 32 127.9 511.7

Step 1 Enter the values into stat lists Step 2 To graph log y, access the stat plot
feature and press 1. Then enter L3 next
L1 and L2. To enter the values to Ylist:. Then press zoom 9.
of log y, place the cursor in the

heading of L3 and press
log L2 enter .

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Step 3 Press stat 0 enter to find the exponential function y = 0.5(2)x.

Exercises

For each set of values, determine whether an exponential function is a good model.
If so, find the exponential function.

1. x 1 3 5 7 9 2. x Ϫ1 0 1 2 3
y 6 22 54 102 145 y 40.2 19.8 9.9 5.1 2.5

3. Writing ​Explain how you could determine whether a logarithmic function is
a good model for a set of data.

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Objectives To evaluate and simplify natural logarithmic expressions
To solve equations using natural logarithms

What do you know A function f is bounded above if there is y
about inverse some number B that f(x) can never exceed. 4
functions that The exponential function base e 2
could help here? shown here is not bounded above. Is the
logarithmic function base e bounded above? Ϫ2 O 2 4 6 x
If so, find a bounding number. If not,
explain why.

MATHEMATICAL

PRACTICES

Lesson The function y = ex has an inverse, the natural logarithmic function,
y = loge x, or y = ln x.
Vocabulary Essential Understanding  ​The functions y = ex and y = ln x are inverse
• natural functions. Just as before, this means that if a = eb, then b = ln a, and vice versa.

logarithmic
function

Key Concept  Natural Logarithmic Function

If y = e x, then x = loge y = ln y. The natural 1
logarithmic function is the inverse of x = ln y, so
you can write it as y = ln x. 1 y = ex
2 2 y = ln x

Problem 1 Simplifying a Natural Logarithmic Expression

Can you use What is 2 ln 15 − ln 75 written as a single natural logarithm?
properties of
logarithms? 2 ln 15 - ln 75 = ln 152 - ln 75 Power Property of Logarithms
Yes; the properties you Quotient Property of Logarithms
studied in Lesson 7-4 = ln 152
apply to logarithms with 75
any base.
= ln 3 Simplify.

478 Chapter 7  Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Got It? 1. What is each expression written as a single natural logarithm?

a. ln 7 + 2 ln 5 b. 3 ln x - 2 ln 2x c. 3 ln x + 2 ln y + ln 5

You can use the inverse relationship between the functions y = ln x and y = ex to solve
certain logarithmic and exponential equations.

Problem 2 Solving a Natural Logarithmic Equation

How do you go from What are the solutions of ln (x − 3)2 = 4?
logarithmic form to
exponential form? ln (x - 3)2 = 4 Rewrite in exponential form.
(x - 3)2 = e4 Find the square root of each side.
Use the definition of x - 3 = {e2 Solve for x.
logarithm: ln x = y if x = 3 { e2 Use a calculator.
and only if x = ey. x ≈ 10.39 or -4.39

Check

ln (10.39 - 3)2 ≟ 4 ln ( - 4.39 - 3)2 ≟ 4

4.0003 ≈ 4 ✔ 4.0003 ≈ 4 ✔

Got It? 2. What are the solutions of each equation? Check your answers.
a. ln x = 2 b. ln (3x + 5)2 = 4
c. ln 2x + ln 3 = 2

Problem 3 Solving an Exponential Equation

How can you solve What is the solution of 4e2x + 2 = 16?
this equation?
First get ex by itself on 4e2x + 2 = 16 Subtract 2 from each side.
one side of the equation. 4e2x = 14 Divide each side by 4.
Then rewrite the e2x = 3.5
equation in logarithmic
form and solve for x. 2x = ln 3.5 Rewrite in logarithmic form.
Divide each side by 2.
x= 1n 3.5 Use a calculator.
2

x ≈ 0.626

Check

4e2x + 2 = 16
4e2(0.626) + 2 ≟ 16

15.99 ≈ 16 ✔

Got It? 3. What is the solution of each equation? Check your answers.
a. e x-2 = 12 b. 2e-x = 20 c. e3x + 5 = 15

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Natural logarithms are useful because they help express
many relationships in the physical world.

Problem 4 Using Natural Logarithms STEM

How can you solve Space  A​ spacecraft can attain a stable orbit 300 km above 2.8 km/s
the problem? Earth if it reaches a velocity of 7.7 km/s. The formula for
Use the given formula a rocket’s maximum velocity v in kilometers per second
to find the maximum is v = −0.0098t + c ln R. The booster rocket fires for t
velocity v of the seconds and the velocity of the exhaust is c km/s. The
spacecraft. If v Ú 7.7, ratio of the mass of the rocket filled with fuel to its mass
the spacecraft can attain without fuel is R. Suppose the rocket shown in the photo
a stable orbit. has a mass ratio of 25, a firing time of 100 s and an
exhaust velocity as shown. Can the spacecraft
attain a stable orbit 300 km above Earth?

Let R = 25, c = 2.8, and t = 100. Find v.

v = -0.0098t + c ln R Use the formula.

= - 0.0098(100) + 2.8 ln 25 Substitute.

≈ -0.98 + 2.8(3.219) Use a calculator.

≈ 8.0 Simplify.

The maximum velocity of 8.0 km/s is greater than the 7.7 km/s needed for a stable orbit.
Therefore, the spacecraft can attain a stable orbit 300 km above Earth.

Got It? 4. a. A booster rocket for a spacecraft has a mass ratio of about 15, an exhaust
velocity of 2.1 km/s, and a firing time of 30 s. Can the spacecraft achieve
a stable orbit 300 km above Earth?

b. Reasoning ​Suppose a rocket, as designed, cannot provide enough
velocity to achieve a stable orbit. Could alterations to the rocket make
a stable orbit achievable? Explain.

Lesson Check

Do you know HOW? Do you UNDERSTAND? MATHEMATICAL
Write each expression as a single natural logarithm.
PRACTICES

1. 4 ln 3 2. ln 18 - ln 10 9. Error Analysis  D​ escribe the error ln 4x = 5
made in solving the equation.
Then find the correct solution. eln 4x = e5

3. ln 3 + ln 4 4. -2 ln 2 10. Reasoning  ​Can ln 5 + log2 10 be 4x = 5
written as a single logarithm?
Explain your reasoning. x = 5
4
Solve each equation.
5. ln 5x = 4 x = 1.25
7. 2 ln x = 4
6. ln (x - 7) = 2
8. ln (2 - x) = 1

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Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises MATHEMATICAL

PRACTICES

A Practice Write each expression as a single natural logarithm. See Problem 1.

11. 3 ln 5 12. ln 9 + ln 2 13. ln 24 - ln 6
14. 5 ln m - 3 ln n
17. 4 ln 8 + ln 10 15. 1 (ln x + ln y) - 4 ln z 16. ln a - 2 ln b + 1 ln c
3 3

18. ln 3 - 5 ln 3 19. 2 ln 8 - 3 ln 4

Solve each equation. Check your answers. See Problem 2.

20. ln 3x = 6 21. ln x = -2 22. ln (4x - 1) = 36
23. 1.1 + ln x2 = 6 25. ln 4r2 = 3
26. 2 ln 2x2 = 1 24. ln x - 1 = 4 28. ln (t - 1)2 = 3
2

27. ln (2m + 3) = 8

Use natural logarithms to solve each equation. See Problem 3.

29. ex = 18 x 31. e2x = 12
34. e2x = 10
30. e 5 + 4 = 7
x
x 33. ex+1 = 30
37. 7 - 2e 2 = 1
32. e 2 = 5

35. e3x + 5 = 6 x

36. e 9 - 8 = 6

STEM Space  For Exercises 38 and 39, use v = − 0.0098t + c ln R, where v is the See Problem 4.
velocity of the rocket, t is the firing time, c is the velocity of the exhaust, and
R is the ratio of the mass of the rocket filled with fuel to the mass of the rocket
without fuel.

38. Find the velocity of a spacecraft whose booster rocket has a mass ratio of 20,
an exhaust velocity of 2.7 km/s, and a firing time of 30 s. Can the spacecraft
achieve a stable orbit 300 km above Earth?

39. A rocket has a mass ratio of 24 and an exhaust velocity of 2.5 km/s. Determine the
minimum firing time for a stable orbit 300 km above Earth.

B Apply 40. Think About a Plan  ​By measuring the amount of carbon-14 in an object, a
paleontologist can determine its approximate age. The amount of carbon-14 in an
object is given by y = ae-0.00012t, where a is the amount of carbon-14 originally in
the object, and t is the age of the object in years. In 2003, a bone believed to be from
a dire wolf was found at the La Brea Tar Pits. The bone contains 14% of its original
carbon-14. How old is the bone?
• What numbers should you substitute for y and t?
• What properties of logarithms and exponents can you use to solve the equation?

STEM 41. Archaeology  ​A fossil bone contains 25% of its original carbon-14. What is the
approximate age of the bone?

Simplify each expression. 44. ln e2 45. ln e83 46. ln e
2 50. ln e3
42. ln 1 43. ln4e ln e4
47. ln e2 48. ln e10 49. 10 ln e 51. 8

Lesson 7-6  Natural Logarithms 481

52. Error Analysis  ​A student has broken the natural logarithm key on his ln 100 = log100
calculator, so he decides to use the Change of Base Formula to find ln 100. log e
Explain his error and find the correct answer.
= log102
53. Satellite  ​The battery power available to run a satellite is given by the log e
formula P = 50 e-25t0, where P is power in watts and t is time in days.
For how many days can the satellite run if it requires 15 watts of power? 2log10
= log e

Determine whether each statement is always, sometimes, or never true. = 2(1)
1
54. ln ex Ú 1 55. ln ex = ln ex + 1
56. ln t = loge t =2

STEM 57. Space  ​Use the formula for maximum velocity v = - 0.0098t + c ln R. Find the
mass ratio of a rocket with an exhaust velocity of 3.1 km/s, a firing time of 50 s,

and a maximum shuttle velocity of 6.9 km/s.

STEM Biology ​The formula H = 1 (ln P − ln A) models the number of hours it takes
r
a bacteria culture to decline, where H is the number of hours, r is the rate

of decline, P is the initial bacteria population, and A is the reduced bacteria

population.

58. A scientist determines that an antibiotic reduces a population of 20,000 bacteria to
5000 in 24 hours. Find the rate of decline caused by the antibiotic.

59. A laboratory assistant tests an antibiotic that causes a rate of decline of 0.14. How
long should it take for a population of 8000 bacteria to shrink to 500?

C Challenge Solve each equation. 61. ln (x + 2) - ln 4 = 3 62. 2ex-2 = ex + 7

60. 13 ln x + ln 2 - ln 3 = 3

63. Error Analysis  C​ onsider the solution to the equation ln (x - 3)2 = 4 at ln(x – 3)2 = 4
the right. In Problem 2 you saw that there are two solutions to this equation,
3 + e2 and 3 - e2. Why do you get only one solution using this method? 2ln(x – 3) = 4

STEM 64. Technology  In 2008, there were about 1.5 billion Internet users. That ln(x – 3) = 2
number is projected to grow to 3.5 billion in 2015. eln(x – 3) = e2

a. Let t represent the time, in years, since 2008. Write a function of the x – 3 = e2
form y = aect that models the expected growth in the population x = e2 + 3

of Internet users.

b. In what year were there 2 billion Internet users?

c. In what year will there be 5 billion Internet users?

d. Solve your equation for t.

e. Writing ​Explain how you can use your equation from part (d) to verify your

answers to parts (b) and (c).

482 Chapter 7  Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

STEM 65. Physics  ​The function T (t) = Tr + (Ti - Tr)ekt models Newton’s Law of Cooling.
T (t) is the temperature of a heated substance t minutes after it has been removed

from a heat (or cooling) source. Ti is the substance’s initial temperature, k is a
constant for that substance, and Tr is room temperature.
a. The initial surface temperature of a beef roast is 236°F and room temperature is

72°F. If k = -0.041, how long will it take for this roast to cool to 100°F?
b. Graphing Calculator  Write and graph an equation that you can use to check

your answer to part (a). Use your graph to complete the table below.

Temperature (؇F) 225 200 175 150 125 100 75

Minutes Later ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■

Standardized Test Prep

SAT/ACT 66. An investment of $750 will be worth $1500 after 12 years of continuous
compounding at a fixed interest rate. What percent is the interest rate?

67. What is log 33,000 - log 99 + log 30?
68. If f (x) = 5 - x2 and g (x) = x2 - 3, what is (g ∘ f )(6)?
69. What is the positive root of y = 2x2 - 35x - 57?
70. What is the real part of 3 + 2i?
71. What is 11346?

Mixed Review

Solve each equation. 73. 7x - 2 = 252 See Lesson 7-5.
72. 32x = 6561 76. log 5x + 3 = 3.7 74. 252x+1 = 144
75. log 3x = 4 77. log 9 - log x + 1 = 6

Find the inverse of each function. Is the inverse a function? See Lesson 6-7.
81. y = 3x + 2
78. y = 5x + 7 79. y = 2x3 + 10 80. y = - x2 + 5

Get Ready!  To prepare for Lesson 8-1, do Exercises 82–84. See Lesson 2-2.
For Exercises 82–84, y varies directly with x.
82. If x = 2 when y = 4, find y when x = 5.
83. If x = 1 when y = 5, find y when x = 3.
84. If x = 10 when y = 3, find y when x = 4.

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MP 5

You can use the graphing and table capabilities of your calculator to solve problems
involving exponential and logarithmic inequalities.

Example 1 Step 2 Make a graph and find the Step 3 Identify the x-values that
make the inequality true.
Solve 2(3)x+4 + 10 using a graph. point of intersection.

Step 1 Define Y1 and Y2.


Plot1 Plot2 Plot3 2(3)x+4 > 10
\Y1 = 2(3)^(X+4)
\Y2 = 10 Intersection
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\Y4 =
\Y5 =
\Y6 =
\Y7 =

The solution is x 7 -2.535.

Exercises 2. log x + 3 log(x - 1) 6 4 3. 3(2)x+2 Ú 5
5. 2(3)x-4 7 7 6. log x + 2 log(x - 1) 6 1
Solve each inequality using a graph. 8. 2 log x + 4 log(x + 3) 7 3 9. 5(4)x-1 6 2
1. 4(3)x+1 7 6
4. x + 1 6 12 log x
7. 4(2)x-1 … 5

STEM 10. Bacteria Growth ​Scientists are growing bacteria in a laboratory. Bacteria Population
They start with a known population of bacteria and measure
how long it takes the population to double. Initial Doubling Time
Sample Population (in hours)
a. Write an exponential function that models the population in
Sample A as a function of time in hours. Sample A 200,000 1

b. Write an exponential function that models the population in Sample B 50,000 0.5

Sample B as a function of time in hours.

c. Write an inequality that models the population in Sample B overtaking

the population in Sample A.

d. Use a graphing calculator to solve the inequality in part (c).

11. Writing ​Describe the solution sets to the inequality x + c 6 log x as c varies over
the real numbers.

484 Concept Byte  Exponential and Logarithmic Inequalities

Example 2

Solve log x + 2 log(x + 1) * 2 using a table.

Step 1 Define Y1 and Y2. Step 2 M ake a table and examine Step 3 I dentify the x-values that
make the inequality true.
the values.
Y1 < Y2 for
these x-values.
Plot1 Plot2 Plot3 X Y1 Y22
\Y1 = log(X)+2log(X+1)
\Y2 = 2 0 ERR. 2
\Y3 = 1 .60206 2
\Y4 = 2 1.2553 2
\Y5 = 3 1.6812 2
\Y6 = 4 2 2
\Y7 = 5 2.2553 2
6 2.4683 2

X=4

The solution is 0 6 x 6 4.

Exercises Tbl = 0.001.) 14. log x + 5 log(x - 1) Ú 3
13. 3(2)x+1 7 5 17. 2(4)x+3 … 8
Solve each inequality using a table. 16. 3 log x + log(x + 2) 7 1
(Hint: For more accurate results, set

12. log x + log(x + 1) 6 3
15. 5(3)x … 2

Barometric Pressure ​Average barometric pressure varies with the altitude of
a location. The greater the altitude is, the lower the pressure. The altitude A
is measured in feet above sea level. The barometric pressure P is measured
in inches of mercury (in. Hg). The altitude can be modeled by the function
A(P) = 90,000 − 26,500 ln P.

18. What is a reasonable domain of the function? What is the range of the function?

19. Graphing Calculator  Use a graphing calculator to make a table of function
values. Use TblStart = 30 and ∆Tbl = -1.

20. Write an equation to find what average pressure the model predicts at sea level, or
A = 0. Use your table to solve the equation.

21. Kilimanjaro is a mountain in Tanzania that formed from three extinct volcanoes.
The base of the mountain is at 3000 ft above sea level. The peak is at 19,340 ft
above sea level. On Kilimanjaro, 3000 … A(P) … 19,340 is true for the altitude.
Write an inequality from which you can find minimum and maximum values of
normal barometric pressure on Kilimanjaro. Use a table and solve the inequality
for P.

22. Denver, Colorado, is nicknamed the “Mile High City” because its elevation is
about 1 mile, or 5280 ft, above sea level. The lowest point in Phoenix, Arizona, is
1117 ft above sea level. Write an inequality that describes the range of A (P) as you
drive from Phoenix to Denver. Then solve the inequality for P. (Assume that you
never go lower than 1117 ft and you never go higher than 5280 ft.)

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7 Pull It All Together

RMANCPERFOE TASKCompleting the Performance Task

To solve these Look back at your results from the Apply What You’ve Learned sections in Lessons 7-1
problems, you and 7-5. Use the work you did to complete the following.
will pull together
concepts and 1. Solve the problem in the Task Description on page 433 by finding the apparent
skills related to magnitude of Sirius. Show all your work and explain each step of your solution.
exponential
functions and 2. Reflect  Choose one of the Mathematical Practices below and explain how you applied
logarithms. it in your work on the Performance Task.
MP 1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP 2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MP 5: Use appropriate tools strategically.

On Your Own

Use the information on page 433 about apparent magnitude. The table below shows the
apparent magnitudes of several stars in the night sky. One of these stars is 7.8 times as bright
as Polaris.

Star Apparent
Betelgeuse Magnitude
Vega
Alpha Centauri 0.43
0.03
–0.26

a. Write and solve an exponential equation to find the apparent magnitude difference
between Polaris and the star that is 7.8 times as bright as Polaris.

b. Which star is 7.8 times as bright as Polaris?

486 Chapter 7  Pull It All Together

7 Chapter Review

Connecting to the Math You’ve Learned

1 Modeling Properties of Logarithms
The function
y = abx, a 7 0, b 7 1, Exponential Models  (Lesson 7-1) (Lesson 7-4)
models exponential growth.
y = abx models exponential The population P is 3000 P babc = ba+c
decay if 0 6 b 6 1. 1000 at the start. 1000(1.05)t logb mn = logb m + logb n
ba = ba - c
In each time period, 2000 bc
• P grows by 5%.
P = 1000(1.05)t 1000 1000(0.95)t logb m = logb m - logb n
n
logb mn
2 equivalence • P shrinks by 5%. logn m = nlolgobgmb m
P = 1000(0.95)t = logbn
Logarithms are exponents. In O 4 12 20

fact, logb a = c if and only if
bc = a.

3 Function Logarithmic Functions as Inverses Exponential and Natural
The exponential function
y = bx and the logarithmic (Lesson 7-3) Logarithm Equations
function y = logb x are
inverse functions. • y = 2x y y ϭ 2x Ϫ 1 (Lessons 7-5 and 7-6)
y ϭ 2x y ϭ log2 x ϩ 1 #ex+3 = 4
• y = 2loxg-21 x or x + 3 = ln 4
• y = x ex e3 = 4
ex = 4
• y = (log2 x) x = e3 4
+1 ln e3

O y ϭ log2 x x = ln 4 - ln e3
x = (ln 4) - 3

Chapter Vocabulary • exponential decay (p. 435) • logarithmic equation (p. 471)
• exponential equation (p. 469) • logarithmic function (p. 454)
• asymptote (p. 435) • exponential function (p. 434) • logarithmic scale (p. 453)
• Change of Base Formula (p. 464) • exponential growth (p. 435) • natural base exponential functions
• common logarithm (p. 453) • growth factor (p. 436)
• continuously compounded interest • logarithm (p. 451) (p. 446)
• natural logarithmic function (p. 478)
(p. 446)
• decay factor (p. 436)

Fill in the blanks.

1. There are two types of exponential functions. For ? , as the value of x increases,
the value of y decreases, approaching zero. For ? , as the value of x increases, the
value of y increases.

2. As x or y increases in absolute value, the graph may approach a(n) ? .

3. A(n) ? with a base e is a ? .
4. A = Pe rt is known as the ? formula.
5. The inverse of an exponential function with a base e is the ? .

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7-1  Exploring Exponential Models Exercises

Quick Review Determine whether each function is an example of
exponential growth or decay. Then, find the y-intercept.
The general form of an exponential function is y = abx,
where x is a real number, a ≠ 0, b 7 0, and b ≠ 1. When 6. y = 5x 7. y = 2(4)x
b 7 1, the function models exponential growth, and
b is the growth factor. When 0 6 b 6 1, the function 8. y = 0.2(3.8)x 9. y = 3(0.25)x
models exponential decay, and b is the decay factor. The
y-intercept is (0, a). ( ) 10. y= 25 7 x 11. y = 0.0015(10)x
7 5
Example ( ) 12. y = 2.25 1 ( )13. y = 0.5 1
3 x 4 x
Determine whether y = 2(1.4)x is an example of
exponential growth or decay. Then, find the y-intercept. Write a function for each situation. Then find the value of
Since b = 1.4 7 1, the function represents exponential
growth. each function after five years. Round to the nearest dollar.
Since a = 2, the y-intercept is (0, 2).
14. A $12,500 car depreciates 9% each year.

15. A baseball card bought for $50 increases 3% in value
each year.

7-2  Properties of Exponential Functions

Quick Review Exercises

Exponential functions can be translated, stretched, How does the graph of each function compare to the
compressed, and reflected.
The graph of y = abx-h + k is the graph of the parent graph of the parent function?

function y = bx stretched or compressed by a factor 0 a 0 , 16. y = 5(2)x+1 + 3 ( )17. y = -2 1 x-2
3
reflected across the x-axis if a 6 0, and translated h units
horizontally and k units vertically. Find the amount in a continuously compounded account

The continuously compounded interest formula is for the given conditions.
A = Pe rt, where P is the principal, r is the annual interest
rate, and t is time in years. 18. principal: $1000
annual interest rate: 4.8%
Example time: 2 years

How does the graph of y = -3x + 1 compare to the graph 19. principal: $250
of the parent function? annual interest rate: 6.2%
The parent function is y = 3x. time: 2.5 years
Since a = -1, the graph is reflected across the x-axis.
Since k = 1, it is translated up 1 unit. Evaluate each expression to four decimal places.

20. e-3 21. e-1
22. e5
23. e - 1
2

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7-3  Logarithmic Functions as Inverses

Quick Review Exercises

If x = by, then logbx = y. The logarithmic function is Write each equation in logarithmic form.
the inverse of the exponential function, so the graphs of
the functions are reflections of one another across the 24. 62 = 36 25. 2-3 = 0.125
line y = x. Logarithmic functions can be translated,
stretched, compressed, and reflected, as represented by 26. 33 = 27 27. 10-3 = 0.001
y = a logb(x - h) + k, similarly to exponential functions.
When b = 10, the logarithm is called a common Evaluate each logarithm.
logarithm, which you can write as log x.
28. log2 64 29. log3 1
Example 9

Write 5-2 = 0.04 in logarithmic form. 30. log 0.00001 31. log2 1
If y = bx, then logby = x.
y = 0.04, b = 5 and x = -2. Graph each logarithmic function.
So, log50.04 = - 2.
32. y = log3 x 33. y = log x + 2

34. y = 3 log2 (x) 35. y = log5 (x + 1)

How does the graph of each function compare to the
graph of the parent function?

36. y = 3 log4 (x + 1) 37. y = -ln x + 2

7-4  Properties of Logarithms

Quick Review Exercises

For any positive numbers, m, n, and b where b ≠ 1, each of Write each expression as a single logarithm. Identify any
the following statements is true. Each can be used to rewrite properties used.
a logarithmic expression.
38. log 8 + log 3 39. log2 5 - log2 3
• logb mn = logb m + logb n,
by the Product Property 40. 4 log3 x + log3 7 41. log x - log y
m
• logb n = logb m - logb n, 42. log 5 - 2 log x 43. 3 log4 x + 2 log4 x

by the Quotient Property Expand each logarithm. State the properties of logarithms
• logb mn = n logb m, used.
by the Power Property

44. log4 x2y3 45. log 4s4t

Example 46. log3 2 47. log (x + 3)2
x

Write 2 log2 y + log2 x as a single logarithm. Identify any 48. log2 (2y - 4)3 49. log z2
properties used. 5

2 log2 y + log2 x Use the Change of Base Formula to evaluate each
= log2 y2 + log2 x
= log2 xy2 Power Property expression.
Product Property
50. log2 7 51. log3 10

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7-5  Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

Quick Review Exercises

An equation in the form bcx = a, where the exponent Solve each equation. Round to the nearest
includes a variable, is called an exponential equation. ten‑thousandth.

You can solve exponential equations by taking the 52. 252x = 125 53. 3x = 36

logarithm of each side of the equation. An equation that 54. 7x-3 = 25 55. 5x + 3 = 12

includes one or more logarithms involving a variable is 56. log 3x = 1 57. log24x = 5
called a logarithmic equation.

Example 58. log x = log 2x2 - 2 59. 2 log3x = 54

Solve and round to the nearest ten-thousandth. Solve by graphing. Round to the nearest ten-thousandth.

62x = 75 60. 52x = 20 61. 37x = 160
log 62x = log 75 Take the logarithm of both sides.
62. 63x+1 = 215 63. 0.5x = 0.12

2x log 6 = log 75 Power Property of Logarithms 64. A culture of 10 bacteria is started, and the number of
bacteria will double every hour. In about how many
x = log 75 Divide both sides by 2 log 6. hours will there be 3,000,000 bacteria?
2 log 6

x ≈ 1.2048 Evaluate using a calculator.

7-6  Natural Logarithms

Quick Review Exercises

The inverse of y = e x is the natural logarithmic function Solve each equation. Check your answers.
y = logex = ln x. You solve natural logarithmic equations in 65. e3x = 12
the same way as common logarithmic equations. 66. ln x + ln (x + 1) = 2
67. 2 ln x + 3 ln 2 = 5
Example 68. ln 4 - ln x = 2
69. 4e (x-1) = 64
Use natural logarithms to solve ln x - ln 2 = 3. 70. 3 ln x + ln 5 = 7

ln x - ln 2 = 3 71. An initial investment of $350 is worth $429.20 after
x six years of continuous compounding. Find the
ln 2 = 3 Quotient Property annual interest rate.

x = e3 Rewrite in exponential form.
2
x
2 ≈ 20.0855 Use a calculator to find e3.

x ≈ 40.171 Simplify.

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Determine whether each function is an example of
exponential growth or decay. Then find the y-intercept. 21. log9 27 - log9 9
22. 2 log 5 + log 40
1. y = 3(0.25)x 2. y = 2(6)-x

3. y = 0.1(10)x 4. y = 3e x Solve each equation.
23. (27)3x = 81
Describe how the graph of each function is related to 25. 2e3x = 16 24. 3x-1 = 24
the graph of its parent function. Then find the domain, 26. 2 log x = -4
range, and asymptotes.

5. y = 3x + 2 Use the Change of Base Formula to rewrite each
expression using common logarithms.
( ) 6. y = 1 x+1
2 27. log3 16 28. log2 10
29. log7 8 30. log4 9
7. y = - (2)x+2

Write each equation in logarithmic form.

8. 54 = 625 9. e0 = 1 Use the properties of logarithms to simplify and solve
each equation. Round to the nearest thousandth.
Evaluate each logarithm.
31. ln 2 + ln x = 1
10. log2 8 11. log7 7
12. log5 1215 13. log11 1 32. ln (x + 1) + ln (x - 1) = 4
33. ln (2x - 1)2 = 7
Graph each logarithmic function. Compare each graph
to the graph of its parent function. List each function’s 34. 3 ln x - ln 2 = 4
domain, range, y-intercept, and asymptotes.
Do you UNDERSTAND?
14. y = log3 (x - 1) 35. Writing  S​ how that solving the equation 32x = 4

15. y = 1 log3 (x + 2) by taking the common logarithm of each side is
2 equivalent to solving it by taking the logarithm with
base 3 of each side.
16. y = 1 - log2 x
36. Open-Ended  ​Give an example of an exponential
Write each logarithmic expression as a function that models exponential growth and an
single logarithm. example of an exponential function that models
exponential decay.
17. log2 4 + 3 log2 9
18. 3 log a - 2 log b 37. Investment  ​You put $1500 into an account that pays
7% annual interest compounded continuously. How
Expand each logarithm. 20. log 3x3y2 long will it be before you have $2000 in
19. log7 ab your account?

Chapter 7  Chapter Test 491

7 Common Core Cumulative ASSESSMENT
Standards Review

Some problems ask you to Let f (x) = px2 represent the area of a circle TIP 2
find lengths of arcs or areas of = 60x
sectors. Read the question at with radius x. Let g (x) 360 represent the Find f(x) first.
the right. Then follow the tips to
answer the sample question. area of a 60° sector of a circle with area x. #f(x) = px2

TIP 1 A circle with radius 6 centimeters has a = p 62
sector measuring 60°. What is the area of = 36p
Draw a diagram
this sector (g ∘ f )(x)? Think It Through
60؇
6p cm2 60x
6 cm 360
12p cm2 g (x) =

24p cm2 (g ∘ f )(x) = 60(36p)
360
36p cm2

= 36p
6

= 6p

The correct answer is A.

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As you solve problems, you must Read each question. Then write the letter of the correct
understand the meanings of mathematical answer on your page.
terms. Match each term with its
mathematical meaning. 1. The population of a town is modeled by the equation
P = 16,581e0.02t where P represents the population
A. growth factor I. the inverse of an t years after 2000. According to the model, what will
exponential function
B . asymptote the population of the town be in 2020?
II. a line that a graph
C. logarithmic approaches as x or y 16,916 20,252
function increases in absolute
value 17,258 24,736
D . exponential
equation III. the value of b in y = abx, 2. If i = 1-1, then which expression is equal to 9i(13i)?
when b 7 1
-117 117

117i -117i

I V. an equation of the form 3. Which expression is equivalent to log532?
bcx = a, where the log 5 + log 32
exponent includes a
log 5 - log 32
variable
(log 5)(log 32)

log 32
log 5

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4. The table shows the height of a ball that was tossed 10. On a certain night, a restaurant employs x servers at
into the air. Which equation best models the $25 per hour and y bus persons at $8 per hour. The
relationship between time t and the height of the total hourly cost for the restaurant’s 12 employees that
ball h? night is $249. The following system of equations can be
used to find the number of servers and the number of
bus persons at work.
Time (seconds) 0 0.25 0.5 0.75

Height (feet) 4 10.5 15 17.5 e 25x + 8y = 249
x + y = 12

h = 26t + 4 Based on the solution of the system of equations,
h = - 16t2 + 30t + 4 which of the following can you conclude?
h = 4t2
h = - 16t2 + 4 Fewer than 2 bus persons were working.

5. Which is the graph of y = 3x? More than ten servers were working.
4y
50% of the people working were bus persons.

4y 75% of the people working were servers.

11. Which polynomial equation has the real roots of
3
2 2 - 3, 1, 1, and 2 ?

x Ϫ2 O x x4 - 21x3 - 123x2 + 221x - 9 = 0
2 2y 2
x
Ϫ2 O O 2 x4 - 21x3 - 127x2 - 10x - 9 = 0
Ϫ2 2
2y
Ϫ2 x4 + x3 - 5x2 + 3x - 3 = 0
2
x
O 2 ( ) (x - + + x + 3 =0
Ϫ2 3)(x 1)(x 1) 2

1 2. What is the factored form of 2x3 + 5x2 - 12x?

x(2x - 3)(x + 4) x(2x + 4)(x - 3)

6. Which exponential function is equivalent to y = log3 x? (2x2 - 3)(x + 4) (2x - 4)(x + 3)
y = 3x y = x3
13. If f (x) = 523 x2 and g(x) = 323 x2,
y = 3x x = 3y what is f (x) + g(x)?

7. What is the simplest form of the quotient 21732xxy52yz32z8? 823 x2 826 x2 823 x4 826 x4

14. What is the equation of the function graphed below?

224x4yz6 24x4yz6 1y
Ϫ1 O
2x2z3 16y 12x2yz6 x
3
8. Solve the mass energy equivalence formula e = mc2

for c. c = 5me Ϫ3
c = 1(e - m) Ϫ5
c = e2m
c = 5me

9. What is the quotient of (x3 + 2x2 - x + 6) , (x + 3)? y = (x + 2)(x - 3) y = (x + 3)(x - 2)
y = (x - 6)2 y = (x - 1)(x + 5)
x2 + 5x + 14, R 42 x3 + 5x2 + 14x + 42

x2 - x + 2 x2 + x - 2

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Constructed Response 2 7. The graph below is transformation of the radical
parent function y = 1x.
1 5. What is the solution of the equation log 9x = log 6x?
a. D escribe the transformations used to create the
16. A savings account pays 4.62% annual interest, graph shown.
compounded continuously. After approximately how
many years will a principal of $500 double? b. What is an equation of the graph shown?

1 7. The graph of a polynomial has x-intercepts at ( -3, 0), y x
( -1, 0), and (1, 0). What is the least possible degree of 2
the polynomial?
Ϫ2 O 1
1 8. Evaluate log4 8.
1 9. Solve 42x = 32. 28. Compare the end behaviors of the functions below.

20. How many different real solutions are there for the f (x) = x3 + 1 g (x) = 5x2 - 7
equation 4x2 = - 4x - 4?
29. To use an outdoor toddler swing, a child must weigh at
21. Use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to least 15 pounds, and can weigh no more than
determine the total number of complex zeros of 35 pounds. Draw a graph to model this situation.
f (x) = x2 - 3x5 + 4x - x7 - 44.
30. Can a quadratic equation with real coefficients have
exactly one imaginary root? Explain your answer.

2 2. Solve the following system of equations. What is the 31. Graph the function y = -3(2)x+1 as a translation of
x-coordinate of the solution? its parent function.

• y-3=x

x2 y 9 = 1 Extended Response
-

2 3. What is the solution of 2x + 2 = x? 3 2. A transformation of the parent absolute value function
is shown in the graph.
24. What is the x-intercept of f (x) = x3 - x2 + 1?
Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. y

2 5. What is the maximum y-value of the parabola? 2
Ϫ2 O
y x
24
4

2 x Ϫ4
Ϫ2 O 24
a. W hat is the transformation from the parent function
2 6. What is solution of the equation -16 = x2 + 8x?
y = 0x0?

b. D raw the graph of the transformed function after
reflecting it across the y-axis and translating it
4 units down.

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Get Ready! CHAPTER

Lesson 2-2 Using Direct Variation 8

For each direct variation, find the constant of variation. Then find the value
of y when x = −3.

1. y = 4 when x = 3 2. y = 1 when x = -1.5
3. y = - 5 when x = 23 4. y = -16 when x = 7

Lesson 4-4 Factoring Quadratic Expressions

Factor each expression.

5. x2 + x - 6 6. 4x2 + 17x + 15
7. 9x2 - 25 8. x2 - 12x + 36
9. 3x2 + 10x + 8 10. x2 - 5x + 6

Lesson 4-5 Solving Quadratic Equations

Solve each equation.

11. x2 + 7x - 8 = 0 12. 1 x2 + 7 x = - 12
4 2

13. 3x2 = 18x - 24 14. 9x2 + 6x = 0

15. 4x 2 + 16 = 34x 16. x 2 - 13x - 30 = 0

Looking Ahead Vocabulary

17. If you need to drive 30 miles, you have many options. For instance, you can drive
15 miles per hour for 2 hours, 30 miles per hour for 1 hour, or 60 miles per
hour for half an hour. Notice that when you double your speed, it takes half as much
time to get to your destination. Mathematicians describe this kind of relationship as
an inverse variation. Why do you suppose they use the word inverse to describe it?

18. Suppose you are hiking on a trail and find that the bridge over the river has been
washed out, making a gap or discontinuity in the trail. Graphs can have gaps too.
Sketch what you think a graph with a discontinuity might look like.

Chapter 8  Rational Functions 495

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Common Core Performance Task

Upstream and Downstream

Steve and Sally went canoeing on Red River on a day when the current flowed at
3 mi/h. They left at 8:30 a.m and paddled upstream until they reached Elk Island,
where they stopped to have lunch.

Starting Elk Island
Point

Current:
3 mi/h

After an hour and a half, Steve and Sally got back in their canoe and paddled
downstream, returning to their starting point at 4:00 p.m. They paddled a total of
24 mi during the day.

Task Description

How long did it take Steve and Sally to paddle to Elk Island? Assume that Steve
and Sally always paddle in such a way as to result in the same speed in still water.
Round your answer to the nearest 5 minutes.

Connecting the Task to the Math Practices MATHEMATICAL

As you complete the task, you’ll apply several Standards for Mathematical PRACTICES
Practice.

• You’ll explore aspects of the problem situation using expressions, functions, and
graphs. (MP 1, MP 4)

• You’ll find a rational expression that represents the problem situation. (MP 2)

• You’ll use more than one method to solve an equation. (MP 1, MP 5)

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Solve a simpler You have 20 bags of mulch. You plan to
problem first. How
many square feet spread the mulch from all the bags to make
will one bag cover?
a rectangular layer that is 3-in. thick. How
many square feet can you cover? If O and
w represent the length and width of the
rectangle in feet, what equation relates O
and w? Justify your reasoning.

MATHEMATICAL

PRACTICES Among all rectangles with a given area, the longer the length of one side, the shorter the

Lesson length of an adjacent side.

Vocabulary Essential Understanding  ​If a product is constant, where the constant is positive, a
• inverse variation decrease in the value of one factor must accompany an increase in the value of the other factor.
• combined
As an equation, direct variation has the form y = kx, where k ≠ 0. Inverse variation
variation can have the form xy = k, y = kx, or x = ky, where k ≠ 0. When two quantities vary
• joint variation

inversely, as one quantity increases, the other decreases proportionally. For both

inverse and direct variation, k is the constant of variation.

Problem 1 Identifying Direct and Inverse Variations

How can you tell if Is the relationship between the variables a direct variation, an inverse variation,
the quantities vary or neither? Write function models for the direct and inverse variations.
directly or inversely?
If the product of A x y As x increases, y decreases. This might be
corresponding x- and an inverse relationship. A plot confirms
y-values is constant, they 2 15
vary inversely. If the ratio that an inverse relationship is possible.
of corresponding x- and
y-values is constant, they 4 7.5 Test to see whether xy is constant.
vary directly. # # 2 15 = 30
10 3 # # 10 3 = 30 4 7.5 = 30
15 2 15 2 = 30

The product of each pair is 30, so xy = 30 and y varies inversely with x. The
constant of variation is 30 and the function model is y = 3x0.

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Problem 2

Cd oatualdwyiothu model this B x y A plot of the points suggests that an inverse
a direct 2 10 relationship is possible. Test to see whether the
products of x and y are constant.
variation?

No; the ratio of
# # #c orresponding x- and 4 8 2 10 = 20, 4 8 = 32, 10 3 = 30, and
#y -values are not constant. 10 3 15 1.5 = 22.5
15 1.5 Since the products are not constant, the

relationship is not an inverse variation.

Got It? 1. Is the relationship between the variables a direct variation, an inverse variation,

or neither? Write function models for the direct and inverse variations.

a. b. c. y
xy xy x

0.2 8 0.2 40 0.5 40

0.5 20 0.5 16 1.2 12

1.0 40 1.0 8.0 2 10

1.5 60 2.0 4.0 2.5 6

Problem 2 Determining an Inverse Variation
Suppose x and y vary inversely, and x = 4 when y = 12.

A What function models the inverse variation?
y = kx Write the general function form for inverse variation.

12 = 4k Substitute for x and y.

k = 48 Solve for k.

The function is y = 4x8.

I s it reasonable to B What does the graph of this function look like? C What is y when x = 10?

tc hoinsnfeucntctthioenpwoiinthtsaof Make a table of values. Sketc h a graph. y = 4x8 Write the function.

smooth curve? xy y ( 3, 16) y = 4108 Evaluate y for x = 10.
48 3 16 16
Yes, x is defined for 4 12

every real number y = 4.8, when x = 10.

except x = 0. 12 (4, 12)

68 8 (6, 8)
86
4 (8, 6) (12, 4)
12 4
16 3 (16, 3) x
O 4 8 12 16

Lesson 8-1  Inverse Variation 499

Got It? 2. Suppose x and y vary inversely, and x = 8 when y = -7.
a. What is the function that models the inverse variation?
b. What does the graph of this function look like?
c. What is y when x = 2?

Problem 3 Modeling an Inverse Variation

Your math class has decided to pick up litter each weekend in a local park. Each week

there is approximately the same amount of litter. The table shows the number of

students who worked each of the first four weeks of the project and the time needed

for the pickup. Park Cleanup Project

Number of students (n) 3 5 12 17

Time in minutes (t) 85 51 21 15

C an you still use A What function models the data? L1 L2 L3 3
inverse variation to
model the data if Step 1 Investigate the data. 3 85 255
12 × 21 = 252? The more students who 5 51 255
Often, you cannot help, the less time the 12 21 252
cleanup takes. An inverse 17 15 255
describe real-life data variation seems
appropriate. If this is an L3=L1 L2
exactly with a function inverse variation, then

rule. But 252 is close #nt = k. From the table, nt

enough to 255 for (or L1 L2) is almost always 255.

inverse variation to still

be a good model.

Step 2 Determine the model. nt = 255
B How many students should there be to complete the project in at most 30 minutes

each week?

nt = 255 Use the model from part A.
n(30) = 255 Substitute for t.

n = 23505 = 8.5 Solve for n.
There should be at least 9 students to do the job in at most 30 minutes.

Got It? 3. After a major storm, your math class volunteers to remove debris from
yards. The table shows the time t in minutes that it takes a group of n
students to remove the debris from an average-sized yard.

Number of students (n) 1 3 5 14

Time in minutes (t) 225 75 45 16

a. What function models the time needed to clear the debris from an
average-sized yard relative to the number of students who do the work?

b. How many students should there be to clear debris from an average-sized
yard in at most 25 minutes?

500 Chapter 8  Rational Functions

You have seen many variation formulas in geometry. Some, like the formula for
the perimeter of a square, are simple direct variations. Others, like the volume of a cone,
relate three or more variables.

When one quantity varies with respect to two or more quantities, you have a
combined variation. When one quantity varies directly with two or more
quantities, you have joint variation. The volume of a cone varies jointly
with the area of the base and the height of the cone, V = kBh.

Key Concept  Combined Variations Equation Form
Combined Variation
z = kxy
z varies jointly with x and y. kxy
z varies jointly with x and y and inversely with w. z = w
z varies directly with x and inversely with the product wy.
z = kx
wy

Problem 4 Using Combined Variation

Multiple Choice  T​ he number of bags of grass seed n needed to reseed a yard varies
directly with the area a to be seeded and inversely with the weight w of a bag of seed. If
it takes two 3-lb bags to seed an area of 3600 ft2, how many 3-lb bags will seed 9000 ft2?

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inversely with w.
with a and
a, and w.

in nuvmeresreatvoarr.iWatrioitne vthaeriable (326)0(30) = k Solve for k.

i n the denominator. k = 36600 = 6010 Simplify.

The combined variation equation is n = 60a0w.

  n = 60a0w Use the combined variation equation.

# = 60900003 Substitute for a and w.

= 5
You need five 3-lb bags to seed 9000 ft2. The correct choice is C.

Got It? 4. The number of bags of mulch you need to cover a planting area varies
jointly with the area to be mulched a in square feet and the depth of the
mulch d in feet. If you need 10 bags to mulch 120 ft2 to a depth of 3 in., how
many bags do you need to mulch 200 ft2 to a depth of 4 in.?

Lesson 8-1  Inverse Variation 501

Problem 5 Applying Combined Variation STEM

Physics  Gravitational potential energy PE is a measure of
energy. PE varies directly with an object’s mass m and its
height h in meters above the ground. Physicists use g to
represent the constant of variation, which is gravity.

The skateboarder in the photo has a mass of 58 kg and a
potential energy of 2273.6 joules. What is the gravitational
potential energy of a 65-kg skateboarder on the halfpipe
shown?

• The mass of each The potential energy • Write the variation for potential
skateboarder of the second energy.
skateboarder
• The height of each • Use the known information to
skateboarder find g.

• The potential energy of the • Then find the potential energy of
first skateboarder the second skateboarder.

Step 1 Write the formula for potential energy.
Potential energy varies directly with mass and
height. PE = gmh

Step 2 Use the given data to find g.

PE = gmh Potential energy formula
mPEh = g Solve for g.
(25287)3(4.6) = g S ubstitute.

9.8 = g Simplify.
Step 3 Use the formula to find the potential energy of the
second skateboarder.

PE = 9.8mh Potential energy formula
= 9.8(65)(4) E valuate for m = 65 and

h = 4.
= 2548 Simplify.

The second skateboarder has 2548 joules of potential energy.

Got It? 5. a. How much potential energy would a 41-kg
diver have standing on a 10-m diving platform?

b. Reasoning  An 80-kg diver stands on a 6-m
diving platform. At what height should a
40-kg diver stand to have equal potential
energy? Do you need to find the potential
energy of either diver to solve this? Explain.

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Lesson Check

Do you know HOW? Do you UNDERSTAND? MATHEMATICAL

Is the relationship between the variables in each table PRACTICES
a direct variation, an inverse variation, or neither?
Write equations to model the direct and inverse 3. Compare and Contrast  D​ escribe the difference
variations.
between direct variation and inverse variation.

4. Writing  ​Describe how the variables in the given

equation are related.

1. x y 2. u v p = kqrt
1 6 s
3 2
12 0.5 Ϫ3 Ϫ15 5. Error Analysis  ​A student described the relationship
15 0.4 between the variables in the equation below as d
5 25 varies directly with r and inversely with t. Correct the
error in relating the variables.
6 30

16 80 d = k13 r
t2

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises MATHEMATICAL

PRACTICES

A Practice Is the relationship between the values in each table a direct variation, See Problem 1.
an inverse variation, or neither? Write equations to model the direct and
inverse variations.

6. x y 7. x y 8. x y 9. x y

3 15 3 14 0.5 1 0.1 3

8 40 5 8.4 2.1 4.2 3 0.1
10 50 76 3.5 7
22 110 10.5 4 11 22 6 0.05

24 0.0125

Suppose that x and y vary inversely. Write a function that models each inverse See Problem 2.

variation. Graph the function and find y when x = 10.

10. x = 1 when y = 11 11. x = -13 when y = 100 12. x = 1 when y = 1

13. x = 1 when y = 5 14. x = 1.2 when y = 3 15. x = 2.5 when y = 100
16. x = 20 when y = -4 17. x = 5 when y = - 31
18. x = - 4 when y = - 105
15

19. Fundraising  In a bake sale, you recorded the number of muffins sold and the See Problem 3.

amount of sales in a table as shown. Number of Sales (s)
a. What is a function that relates the sales and the number of muffins? muffins (m) $12.50
b. How many muffins would you have to sell to make at least $250.00
5 $20.00
in sales?
8

13 $32.50

20 $50.00

Lesson 8-1  Inverse Variation 503

20. Painting  T​ he number of buckets of paint n needed to paint a fence varies See Problem 4.
directly with the total area a of the fence and inversely with the amount of paint p
in a bucket. It takes three 1-gallon buckets of paint to paint 72 square feet of fence.
How many 1-gallon buckets will be needed to paint 90 square feet of fence?

STEM 21. Potential Energy  O​ n Earth with a gravitational acceleration g, the potential See Problem 5.

energy stored in an object varies directly with its mass m and its vertical height h.

a. What is an equation that models the potential energy of a 2-kg skateboard that

is sliding down a ramp?
b. The acceleration due to gravity is g = -9.8 m>s2. What is the height of the ramp
if the skateboard has a potential energy of -39.2 kg m2>s2?
B Apply 22. Think About a Plan  The table shows data about Heart Rate and Life Span
Heart rate Life span
how the life span s of a mammal relates to its heart rate r.
The data could be modeled by an equation of the form Mammal (beats/min) (min)

rs = k. Estimate the life span of a cat with a heart rate Mouse 634 1,576,800

of 126 beats/min. Rabbit 158 6,307,200

• How can you estimate a constant of the inverse variation? Lion 76 13,140,000

• What expression would you use to find the life span?

STEM 23. Physics  ​The force F of gravity on a rocket varies directly with SOURCE: The Handy Science Answer Book

its mass m and inversely with the square of its distance d

from Earth. Write a model for this combined variation. Write an

equation to find the mass of the rocket in terms of F and d.

24. The spreadsheet shows data that could be modeled by an 1 A B
equation of the form PV = k. Estimate P when V = 62. 2 P V
3 140.00 100
STEM 25. Chemistry  ​The formula for the Ideal Gas Law is PV = nRT, where P 4 147.30 95
is the pressure in kilopascals (kPA), V is the volume in liters (L), T is 5 155.60 90
the temperature in Kelvin (K), n is the number of moles of gas, and 6 164.70 85
R = 8.314 is the universal gas constant. 7 175.00 80
186.70 75
a. Write an equation to find the volume in terms of P, n, R, and T.
b. What volume is needed to store 5 moles of helium gas at 350 K

under the pressure 190 kPA?
c. A 10 L cylinder is filled with hydrogen gas to a pressure of

5000 kPA. The temperature of gas is 300 K. How many moles of
hydrogen gas are in the cylinder?

Write the function that models each variation. Find z when x = 4 and y = 9.

26. z varies directly with x and inversely with y. When x = 6 and y = 2, z = 15.
27. z varies jointly with x and y. When x = 2 and y = 3, z = 60.
28. z varies inversely with the product of x and y. When x = 2 and y = 4, z = 0.5.

Each pair of values is from a direct variation. Find the missing value.

29. (2, 5), (4, y) 30. (4, 6), (x, 3) 31. (3, 7), (8, y) 32. (x, 12), (4, 1.5)

Each ordered pair is from an inverse variation. Find the constant of variation.

33. (6, 3) 34. (0.9, 4) ( )35. 38, 2 36. ( 12, 118)
3

504 Chapter 8  Rational Functions

Each pair of values is from an inverse variation. Find the missing value.

37. (2, 5), (4, y) 38. (4, 6), (x, 3) 39. (3, 7), (8, y) 40. (x, 12), (4, 1.5)

C Challenge 41. Writing  E​ xplain why 0 cannot be in the domain of an inverse variation.

42. Reasoning  S​ uppose that 1x1, y12 and 1x2, y22 are values from an inverse variation.

Show that xx21 = yy21.
43. Open-Ended  ​The height h of a cylinder varies directly with its volume V and

inversely with the square of its radius r. Find at least four ways to change the
volume and radius of a cylinder so that its height is quadrupled.

Standardized Test Prep

SAT/ACT 44. Which equation represents inverse variation between x and y?
y z = - 1x5y
x = z x = - 1y5z xz = 5y
89 - 80i
45. How can you rewrite the expression (8 - 5i)2 in the form a + bi?

39 + 80i 39 - 80i 89 + 80i

46. The height of a ball thrown straight up from the ground with a velocity of 96 ft>s is
given by the quadratic function h (t) = -16t2 + 96t. What is the maximum height
the ball reaches?

6 ft 128 ft 144 ft 160 ft

47. Which expression is NOT equivalent to 26 81x4y8? 23 9x2y4

13xy2223 (3x)23y 43 (3x2y2)13

RS heosprtonse 48. What is the inverse of y = 4x2 + 5? Is the inverse a function?

Mixed Review

Solve each equation. Check your answers. See Lesson 7-6.
51. 2ln x + 3ln 4 = 4
49. ln 4 + ln x = 5 50. ln x - ln 3 = 4

# Multiply and simplify. #53. 323 2x2 7 23 32x4 # See Lesson 6-2.

52. - 5 16x 3 26x3 54. 25x3 240xy7

Get Ready!  To prepare for Lesson 8-2, do Exercises 55–60.

Graph each equation. Then describe the transformation of the parent See Lesson 2-7.
function f(x) = ∣ x ∣ .

55. y = 0 x 0 + 2 56. y = 0 x + 2 0 57. y = 0 x 0 - 3

58. y = 0 x - 3 0 59. y = 0 x + 4 0 - 5 60. y = 0 x - 10 0 + 7

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You can use your graphing calculator to graph rational functions and other members MATHEMATICAL
of the reciprocal function family. It is sometimes preferable to use the DOT plotting
mode rather than CONNECTED plotting mode. The CONNECTED mode can join PRACTICES

branches of a graph that should be separated. Try both modes to get the best graph.

Example

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Exercises

1. a. Graph the parent reciprocal function y = 1x.
b. Examine both negative and positive values of x. Describe what happens to the

y-values as x approaches zero.
c. What happens to the y-values as x increases? As x decreases?

2. a. Change the mode on your calculator to CONNECTED. Graph the function from
the example.

b. Press trace and trace the function. What happens between x ≈ 2.8 and x ≈ 3.2?
c. Reasoning  ​How does your graph differ from the graph in the example?

Explain the differences.

Use a graphing calculator to graph each function. Then sketch the graph.

3. y = x7 4. y = x 3 4 - 2 5. y = (x x+2 3)
+ + 1)(x +

6. y = 4x +1 7. y = x 2 2 8. y = x 1 2 + 3
x -3 - +

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+ x2 - x2 +

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Objectives To graph reciprocal functions
To graph translations of reciprocal functions

For a class party, the students will Cost of Class Party
share the cost for the hall rental. Each
student will also have to pay $8 for food. Cost per student ($) 8y
The cost of the hall rental is already 7
graphed. What effect does the food cost 6 (40, 6)
have on the graph? Explain your reasoning.
5 (60, 4)
4
3 (80, 3)

2 (100, 2.4)
1 x

O 20 40 60 80 100

Number of students

Lesson Functions that model inverse variation have the form f (x) = ax, where x ≠ 0. They
belong to a family whose parent is the reciprocal function f (x) = 1x, where x ≠ 0.
Vocabulary
• reciprocal Essential Understanding  ​Transformations of the parent reciprocal
function include stretches, compressions (or shrinks), reflections, and horizontal and
function vertical translations.
• branch

Key Concept  General Form of the Reciprocal Function Family

The general form of a member of the reciprocal function 4y
a 2
family is y = x - h + k, where x ≠ h. Ϫ4 O 2

The inverse variation functions, y = ax, are stretches, shrinks, Ϫ4
and reflections of the parent reciprocal function, depending

on the value of a. 4x

The graph of the parent reciprocal function y = 1 is shown at
x

the right.

Lesson 8-2  The Reciprocal Function Family 507

What values should Problem 1 Graphing an Inverse Variation Function
you choose for x? What is the graph of y = 8x, x ≠ 0? Identify the x- and y-intercepts and the asymptotes
Choose values of x that of the graph. Also, state the domain and range of the function.
divide nicely into 8. Make
a table of points that are Step 1 Make a table of values that Step 2 Graph the points.
easy to graph.
includes positive and

negative values of x. 16 y Notice how the y-values
get closer to zero as the
xy xy

absolute values of x get
8 larger.
Ϫ16 Ϫ21 1 16
2 x

Ϫ8 Ϫ1 18 Ϫ16 O 8 16

Ϫ4 Ϫ2 24 The absolute values of

Ϫ2 Ϫ4 42 Ϫ16 y get very large as x
approaches zero.

Ϫ1 Ϫ8 81
Ϫ21 Ϫ16
16 1
2

Step 3 Connect the points with a smooth curve. x cannot Ϫ16 16 y x
be zero, so there is no y-intercept. 8 16
The numerator is never zero, so y is never 0.
There is no x-intercept. O8

The x-axis is a horizontal asymptote. Ϫ16
The y-axis is a vertical asymptote.

Knowing the asymptotes provides you with the
basic shape of the graph.
The domain is the set of all real numbers
except x = 0.
The range is the set of all real numbers
except y = 0.

Got It? 1. a. W hat is the graph of y = 1x2? Identify the x- and y-intercepts and the

asymptotes of the graph. Also, state the domain and range of the function.

b. Reasoning ​Would the function y = 6x have the same domain and range

as  y = 8 or y = 1x2 ? Explain.
x

Each part of the graph of a reciprocal function is a branch. The branches of the parent
1
function y = x are in Quadrants I and III. Stretches and compressions of the parent

function remain in the same quadrants. Reflections are in Quadrants II and IV.

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Problem 2 Identifying Reciprocal Function Transformations

For each given value of a, how do the graphs of y = 1x and y = a compare?
x
What is the effect of a on the graph?

A a = 6 4y 6
2 x
The graph (in red) of y = 6x is a y ϭ
O2
stretch of the graph of y = 1
x
x
(in black) by the factor 6. 4

B a = 0.25 y ϭ0.x25

The graph (in blue) of y = 0.x25 is a

How does the shrink of the graph of y = 1
negative sign affect x
the graph?
(in black) by the factor 14. 1
x
T he y-values have signs C a = −6 y ϭ

it nhaptaartreAo. TphpeosgirtaepthhoinseA The graph of y = -x6 is the stretch
by the factor 6 in part A followed
reflects across the x-axis. Ϫ6
x
by a reflection across the x-axis. y ϭ

Got It? 2. For each given value of a, how do the graphs of y = 1x and y = a
x

compare? What is the effect of a on the graph? 1
a. a = 12 b. a = 2 2
c. a = -

You can translate any reciprocal function horizontally or vertically just as you can
other functions.

Key Concept  The Reciprocal Function Family

Parent function y = 1x, x ≠ 0

Stretch ( 0 a 0 7 1) y = ax, x ≠ 0

Shrink (0 6 0 a 0 6 1) t

Reflection (a 6 0) across x@axis

Translation (horizontal by h; vertical by k) y = x 1 h + k; x ≠ h
with vertical asymptote x = h horizontal -
asymptote y = k
y = x a h + k; x ≠ h
Combined -

Lesson 8-2  The Reciprocal Function Family 509

When you graph a translated reciprocal function, a good first step is to draw
the asymptotes.

Problem 3 Graphing a Translation

How do you find the What is the graph of y = x 1 1 − 2? Identify the domain and range.
+
y
asymptotes? 1 Step 1 Draw the asymptotes (red). 4
x
The asymptotes of y = For y = x 1 1 - 2, h = -1 and k = - 2. x
+ 8
(the axes) translate The vertical asymptote is x = -1. Ϫ8 Ϫ4

1 unit to the left and

2 units down. The horizontal asymptote is y = -2.

Step 2 Translate the graph of y = 1x.

The graph of y = 1 contains the points (1, 1) and ( -1, - 1). Translate these
x
points 1 unit to the left and 2 units down to (0, -1) and ( -2, -3), respectively.

Draw the branches through these points (blue).

The domain is the set of all real numbers except x = -1. The range is the set of
all real numbers except y = -2.

Got It? 3. What is the graph of y = x 1 4 + 6? Identify the domain and range.
-

If you know the asymptotes of the graph of a reciprocal function and the value of a, you
can write the equation of the function.

Problem 4 Writing the Equation of a Transformation

Multiple Choice  T​ his graph of a function is a translation 8y
of the graph of y = 2x. What is an equation for the function? O4
Ϫ4
H ow can you get yy == xx ++22 33 -+ 44 y = x 2 3 + 4 Ϫ8 x
y = x -2 3 - 4 4 8
-
x
started? The asymptotes are x = -3 and y = 4. Thus h = -3 and k = 4. 8

Identify the asymptotes y = x a h + k Use the general form.
of the graph. -

y = x 2 + 4 Substitute for a, h, and k.
- ( - 3)

y = x 2 3 + 4 Simplify.
+

The correct choice is A.

Got It? 4. This graph of a function is a translation of the Ϫ8 Ϫ4 O 4
graph of y = 2x. What is an equation for the function?

Ϫ8

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Problem 5 Using a Reciprocal Function

Clubs  The rowing club is renting a 57-passenger bus for a day trip. The cost of the bus
is $750. Five passengers will be chaperones. If the students who attend share the bus
cost equally, what function models the cost per student C with respect to the number
of students n who attend? What is the domain of the function? How many students
must ride the bus to make the cost per student no more than $20?

• The bus holds 57 • A function for the cost per • Write a reciprocal
passengers. student function for the
situation.
• The bus costs $750. • The number of students
• Five riders are chaperones needed so that the cost • Graph the function
does not exceed $20 per and solve an inequality
who pay nothing for the student using the $20 limit.
bus.

To share the cost equally, divide 750 by the number of students, n, who attend.
The function that models the cost per student is C = 7n50.

Is the domain x " 52? The bus has a capacity of 57 passengers and there will be
No; the domain is the 5 chaperones. The maximum number of students is 57 - 5 = 52.
possible numbers of
students, so only positive The domain is the integers from 1 to 52.
integers make sense.
Use a graphing calculator to solve the inequality 750 … 20. Let
n
750
Y1 = x and Y2 = 20.

Change the window dimensions to get a closer look at the graph. Use the
intersect feature.

For all values greater than or equal
to 38, the cost is less than $20.

Intersection Y = 20 If x ϭ 37, the cost
X = 37.5 will be more than $20.

The number of people
must be a whole number.

At least 38 students must ride the bus.

Got It? 5. The junior class is renting a laser tag facility with a capacity of 325 people.
The cost for the facility is $1200. The party must have 13 adult chaperones.

a. If every student who attends shares the facility cost equally, what function
models the cost per student C with respect to the number of students n who
attend? What is the domain of the function? How many students must attend
to make the cost per student no more than $7.50?

b. The class wants to promote the event by giving away 30 spots to students in
a drawing. How does the model change? Now how many paying students
must attend so the cost for each is no more than $7.50?

Lesson 8-2  The Reciprocal Function Family 511

Lesson Check

Do you know HOW? Do you UNDERSTAND? MATHEMATICAL
1. Graph the equation y = 3x.
PRACTICES

5. Vocabulary  What transformation changes the graph
1 1
Describe the transformation from the graph of y = 1 to of y = x into the graph of y = 2x ?
x
the graph of the given function. 6. Open Ended  ​Write an equation of a stretch and a
1
2. y = 1 + 5 3. y = -4 reflection of the graph y = x across the x-axis.
x x
7. Writing  ​Explain how you can tell if a function y = a
x

4. What are the asymptotes of the graph of is a stretch or compression of the parent function
5 y = 1x.
y = x + 2 - 7?

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises MATHEMATICAL

PRACTICES

A Practice Graph each function. Identify the x- and y-intercepts and the asymptotes of the See Problem 1.
graph. Also, state the domain and the range of the function.

8. y = x2 9. y = 1x5 10. y = -x3 11. y = - 10 12. y = 10
x x

Graphing Calculator  Graph the equations y = 1 and y = a using the given See Problem 2.
x x
value of a. Then identify the effect of a on the graph.

13. a = 2 14. a = -4 15. a = 0.5 16. a = 12 17. a = 0.75

Sketch the asymptotes and the graph of each function. Identify the domain See Problem 3.

and range.

18. y = 1x - 3 19. y = -x2 - 3 20. y = x 1 2 + 5 21. y = x 1 3 + 4
22. y = x +2 6 - 1 - -

23. y = x 10 - 8 24. y = 1 - 2 25. y = -8 - 6
+1 x x+5

Write an equation for the translation of y = 2 that has the given asymptotes. See Problem 4.
x

26. x = 0 and y = 4 27. x = -2 and y = 3 28. x = 4 and y = -8

STEM 29. Construction  ​The weight P in pounds that a beam can safely carry is inversely See Problem 5.
proportional to the distance D in feet between the supports of the beam. For a
certain type of wooden beam, P = 92D00. What distance between supports
is needed to carry 1200 lb?

B Apply 30. Think About a Plan  ​A high school decided to spend $750 on student academic
achievement awards. At least 5 awards will be given, they should be equal in value,
and each award should not be less than $50. Write and sketch a function that
models the relationship between the number a of awards and the cost c of each
award. What are the domain and range of the function?
• Which equation describes the relationship between a and c?
• What information can you use to determine the domain and range?

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and vertical

asymptotes of the graph of each function.

Sketch the graph of each function. 34. 3xy = 1 35. 5xy = 2 36. 10xy = -4
32. xy = 3 33. xy + 5 = 0

37. Writing  ​Explain how knowing the asymptotes of a translation of
y = 1x can help you graph the function. Include an example.

38. Multiple Choice  T​ he formula p = a 69.1 Sahara Desert
+ 2.3 average alt. 1500 ft
models the relationship between atmospheric
Kalahari Desert
pressure p in inches of mercury and altitude average alt. 3100 ft

a in miles. Mt. Kilimanjaro
alt. 19,340 ft
Use the data shown with the photo. At which
location does the model predict the pressure Vinson Massif
to be about 23.93 in. of mercury? (Hint: alt. 16,680 ft
1 mi = 5280 ft.)

Sahara Desert

Kalahari Desert

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Vinson Massif

Graphing Calculator  Graph each pair of functions. Find the approximate point(s) of
intersection.

39. y = x -6 2, y = 6 40. y = -x 1 3 - 6, y = 6.2 41. y = x 3 1, y = -4
- +

42. Reasoning  H​ ow will the domain and the range of the parent function y = 1 change
x

after the translation of its graph by 3 units up and by 5 units to the left?

43. a. Gasoline Mileage  S​ uppose you drive an average of 10,000 miles each year. Your
gasoline mileage (mi/gal) varies inversely with the number of gallons of gasoline
you use each year. Write and graph a model for your average mileage m in terms
of the gallons g of gasoline used.

b. After you begin driving on the highway more often, you use 50 gal less per year.
Write and graph a new model to include this information.

c. Calculate your old and new mileage assuming that you originally used 400 gal of
gasoline per year.

C Challenge Reasoning ​Compare each pair of graphs and find any points of intersection.

0 0 44. y = 1x and y = 1x 45. y = 1 and y = 1 0 046. y = 1 and y = 1
x x2 x x2

47. Find two reciprocal functions such that the minimum distance from the origin to the
graph of each function is 412.

48. Write each equation in the form y=x k b + c, and sketch the graph.
a. y = 3x 2- 6 b. y = 2 -
1 3 - x
- 4x c. y = x + 2 d. xy - y = 1

Lesson 8-2  The Reciprocal Function Family 513

Standardized Test Prep

SAT/ACT 49. What is an equation for the translation of y = 2 that has asymptotes at x = 3 and
x
y = -5?
2 2 2 2
y = x - 3 - 5 y = x + 3 + 5 y = x + 5 - 3 y = x - 5 + 3

50. The graph at the right shows which inequality? -2.5x + y 6 5 8y
5x + y … 5 4
y 6 -2.5x + 5
2.5x + y Ú 5 x
8
Ϫ8 Ϫ4 O 4
4

Ϫ8

51. If p and q vary inversely, and p = 10 when q = -4, what is q when p = -2?
20 54 - 45
-20

52. Which equation represents the inverse of the graph at the right? y
9
y = log3 x y = logx 3
S hort x = log3 y x = logy 3 6
Response
53. What is b if the graph of y = 27bx includes the point ( -1, 81)? 3

Ϫ4 Ϫ2 O 2 x
4

PERFORMANCE TASK

Apply What You’ve Learned MATHEMATICAL

PRACTICES

MP 1, MP 4

Look back at the information on page 497 about Steve’s and Sally’s canoe trip.

a. How far did Steve and Sally paddle upstream?

b. How does the 3-mi/h current affect the speed at which Steve and Sally travel while
they are paddling upstream?

c. Let x represent the speed, in miles per hour, that Steve and Sally paddle in still
water. Write a function y = f(x) that gives the time y, in hours, that it takes Steve
and Sally to paddle to Elk Island. (Hint: Use the formula d = rt.)

d. What are the asymptotes of the graph of the function you wrote in part (c)?
Describe the relationship of this function to the parent reciprocal function. Check
your answers using a graphing calculator.

e. What part of the graph has meaning in terms of this situation? Explain. Describe
the y-values of the points with x-values that are close to 3 on this part of the graph.
Interpret these points of the graph in terms of Steve and Sally’s trip to Elk Island.

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Objectives To identify properties of rational functions
To graph rational functions

Solve a simpler Last season, you made 40% of your
problem to better basketball shots. The Game 1 shot chart
understand the shows that you did not start this season
situation. Suppose you so well. Starting with Game 2, how many
make baskets in your consecutive shots must you make to raise
next two attempts. this season’s percentage to 40%? If you
What will your never miss another shot this season,
percentage be? how high can you raise your percentage?
Explain your reasoning.

MATHEMATICAL You use a ratio of polynomial functions to form a rational function, like y = x + 136.
x +
PRACTICES

Essential Understanding  ​If a function has a polynomial in its denominator, its

graph has a gap at each zero of the polynomial. The gap could be a one-point hole in the

graph, or it could be the location of a vertical asymptote for the graph.

A rational function is a function that you can write in the form f (x) = P (x)
Q(x)

Lesson where P (x) and Q (x) are polynomial functions. The domain of f (x) is all real numbers
except those values for which Q (x) = 0.
Vocabulary
• rational function Here are graphs of three rational functions:
• continuous graph
• discontinuous y = x2 1 y = (x + 3)(x + 2) y = x + 4
x2 + (x + 2) x - 2
graph
• point of y y y

discontinuity 2 2 x Ϫ2 O x 4 x
• removable Ϫ2 24
Ϫ4 Ϫ2 O Ϫ8 Ϫ4 O 4
discontinuity Ϫ2 Ϫ4
• non-removable

discontinuity

Lesson 8-3  Rational Functions and Their Graphs 515

For the first rational function, y = x2 1, there is no value of x that makes the
x2 +
denominator 0. The graph is a continuous graph because it has no jumps, breaks, or

holes. You can draw the graph and your pencil never leaves the paper.

For the second rational function, y = (x + 3)(x + 2) , x cannot be - 2. For y = x + 4 ,
x+2 x - 2
x cannot be 2. The second and third graphs are discontinuous graphs.

Key Concept  Point of Discontinuity

If a is a real number for which the denominator of a rational function f(x) is zero, then
a is not in the domain of f(x). The graph of f(x) is not continuous at x = a and the
function has a point of discontinuity at x = a.

The graph of y = (x + 3)(x + 2) has a removable discontinuity at x = - 2. The hole
x+2
in the graph is called a removable discontinuity because you could make the function

continuous by redefining it at x = -2 so that f ( -2) = 1.

The graph of y = x + 4 has a non-removable discontinuity at x = 2. There is no way to
x - 2
redefine the function at 2 to make the function continuous.

When you are looking for discontinuities, it is helpful to factor the numerator and
denominator as a first step. The factors of the denominator will reveal the points of
discontinuity. The discontinuity caused by (x - a)n in the denominator is removable if
the numerator also has (x - a)n as a factor.

Problem 1 Finding Points of Discontinuity

What are the domain and points of discontinuity of each rational function? Are

the points of discontinuity removable or non-removable? What are the x- and

y-intercepts?

A y = x2 x +3 3
− 4x +

Factor the numerator and denominator to check for common factors.

y = x2 -x +4x3+ 3 = (x -x3)+(x3- 1)

The function is undefined where x - 3 = 0 and where x - 1 = 0, at
x = 3 and x = 1. The domain of the function is the set of all real numbers
except x = 1 and x = 3.
Are the
d iscontinuities There are non-removable points of discontinuity at x = 1 and x = 3.
Tr ehemreoavraebnleo?commo n The x-intercept occurs where the numerator equals 0, at x = - 3.
f actors in the nume rator To find the y-intercept, let x = 0 and simplify.
and denominator. Any
d iscontinuity i s non- y = (0 0+3 1) = 3 = 3 = 1
removable. - 3)(0 - ( - 3)( - 1) 3

516 Chapter 8  Rational Functions

B y = x−5
When is the x2 + 1

d enominator zero? You cannot factor the numerator or the denominator. Also, there are no values of x
x2 is at least 0, so x2 + 1
is always greater than 0. that make the denominator 0. The domain of the function is all real numbers, and

there are no discontinuities.

The x-intercept occurs where the numerator equals 0, at x = 5.

To find the y-intercept, let x = 0 and simplify: y = 0-5 = -5 = -5
02 + 1 1

C y = x2 − 3x − 4
x −4
x2 - 3x - 4 (x - 4)(x + 1)
Factor the numerator and denominator: y = x -4 = (x - 4)

The function is undefined where x - 4 = 0, at x = 4. The domain of the function is
the set of all real numbers except x = 4.

Because y = x + 1, except at x = 4, there is a 4
removable discontinuity at x = 4.
Ϫ4 O
At x = 4, y = x + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5, Ϫ4 x
so you can redefine the function to remove
Graph contains a
the discontinuity. hole at x ϭ 4.

x2 - 3x - 4, if x ≠ 4
x -4 if x = 4
y = b
5,

The x-intercept occurs where the numerator equals 0, at x = -1.

# To find the y-intercept, let x = 0 and simplify.02
y = -3 0 - 4 = 0 -0- 4 = -4 = 1
0- 4 -4 -4

Got It? 1. What are the domain and points of discontinuity of the rational function?

Are the points of discontinuity removable or non-removable? What are the

x- and y-intercepts of the rational function?

a. y = x2 -1 16 b. y = xx22 -+ 31 c. y = x2 x +1 2
+ 3x +

In Chapter 7, you learned that an asymptote is a line that a graph approaches as x or y

increases in absolute value. If a rational function has a non-removable discontinuity at
x = a, the graph of the rational function will have a vertical asymptote at x = a.

Key Concept  Vertical Asymptotes of Rational Functions

The graph of the rational function f (x) = P (x) has a vertical asymptote at each real zero
Q (x) P (x) and Q (x) have (x - a)m and
of Q (x) if P (x) and Q (x) have no common zeros. If
(x - a)n as factors, respectively and m 6 n, then f (x) also has a vertical asymptote
at x = a.

Lesson 8-3  Rational Functions and Their Graphs 517

Problem 2 Finding Vertical Asymptotes

How can you locate a What are the vertical asymptotes for the graph of y = (x (x + 1) 3) ?
− 2)(x −

vertical asymptote? Since 2 and 3 are zeros of the denominator and neither is a zero of the numerator, the

Find factors x - a of the lines x = 2 and x = 3 are vertical asymptotes.
denominator that have

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x2
c. y = x - 1
+ 1

While the graph of a rational function can have any number of vertical asymptotes, it
can have no more than one horizontal asymptote.

Key Concept  Horizontal Asymptote of a Rational Function

To find the horizontal asymptote of the graph of a rational function, compare the degree
of the numerator m to the degree of the denominator n.

If m 6 n, the graph has horizontal asymptote y = 0 (the x-axis).

If m 7 n, the graph has no horizontal asymptote.

If m = n, the graph has horizontal asymptote y = a where a is the coefficient of the
b
term of greatest degree in the numerator and b is the coefficient of the term of greatest

degree in the denominator.

Problem 3 Finding Horizontal Asymptotes

What is the horizontal asymptote for the rational function?

H ow can you find the A y = x 2x 3
−

h orizontal asymptote The degree of the numerator and denominator are the same.
aw nhdendetnhoemniunmateorar tor The horizontal asymptote is y
= 2 or y = 2.
1

hF ianvdetheeqquuaoltidenetg, rqe,eo?f B y = x2 x −2 3
− 2x −

t he leading coefficients The degree of the numerator is less than the degree of the denominator. The
of the numerator and
denominator. y = q is horizontal asymptote is y = 0.

t he horizontal asymptote. C y = x2 5
2x −

The degree of the numerator is greater than the degree of the denominator. There is
no horizontal asymptote.

Got It? 3. What is the horizontal asymptote for the rational function?

a. y = -x2x-+5 6 b. y = x2 +x -4x1+ 4 c. y = x2 + 2x - 3
x -2

518 Chapter 8  Rational Functions

Essential Understanding  You can get a reasonable graph for a rational
function by finding all intercepts and asymptotes. Sometimes you will also have to
plot a few extra points to get a good sense of the shape of the graph.

Problem 4 Graphing a Rational Function
x2
What is the graph of the rational function y = + x− 12?
x2 −4

How can you graph The degrees of the y = x2 + x− 12
this function? numerator and x2 −4
Find the horizontal and denominator are equal. 1
vertical asymptotes and horizontal asymptote: y = 1 = 1
the x- and y-intercepts. Factor the numerator
Look for holes and find and the denominator. = (x + 4)(x − 3)
additional points to help They have no common (x + 2)(x − 2)
get a better sense of factor. The graph has no
the graph. holes. It has two vertical
asymptotes at the zeros
of the denominator. y

Find the x- and vertical asymptotes: x = −2, x = 2
y-intercepts. The
x-intercepts occur where When the numerator equals zero, y = 0.
y = 0. The y-intercepts x-intercepts: (−4, 0) and (3, 0)
occur where x = 0.
y = (0 + 4)(0 − 3) = 3
Find a few more points (0 + 2)(0 − 2)
on the graph.
y-intercept: (0, 3)
Graph the asymptotes.
Then plot the intercepts M ore points on the graph:
and additional points. ( − 3, − 65), ( − 1, 4), (1, 130), and (4, 23)
Use the points to sketch
the graph. 4
2
46
؊5 0
؊2

Got It? 4. What is the graph of the rational function y = x2 x +3 5?
- 6x +

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Problem 5 Using a Rational Function STEM

Chemistry  You work in a pharmacy that mixes different concentrations of saline

solutions for its customers. The pharmacy has a supply of two concentrations, 0.5%

and 2%. The function y = (100)(0.02) + x(0.005) gives the concentration of the saline
100 + x
solution after adding x milliliters of the 0.5% solution to 100 milliliters of the 2%

solution. How many milliliters of the 0.5% solution must you add for the combined

solution to have a concentration of 0.9%?

How can you use a Step 1 Y1 = (100)(0.02) + x(0.005) Y2 =
100 + x
calculator to solve Use a graphing calculator to graph and 0.009.

the problem?

Graph

y = (100)(0.02) + x(0.005) Plot1 Plot2 Plot3 WINDOW
100 + x \Y1 = (100*.02ϩ.00 Xmin=0
5X)/(100ϩX) Xmax=500
and y = 0.009 in the \Y2 = .009 Xsc1=50
calculator and find the \Y3 = Ymin=0
\Y4 = Ymax=.02
point of intersection. \Y5 = Ysc1=.01
\Y6 = Xres=1

Step 2 Find the point of intersection of the two functions.

Graphic Solution Table Solution



Intersection X Y1 Y2 27 5
Xϭ275 Yϭ.009 −
150 .011 .009
175 .01045 .009 00000 0
200 .01 .009 11111 1
225 .00962 .009 22222 2
250 .00929 .009 33333 3
275 .009 .009 44444 4
300 .00875 .009 55555 5
66666 6
X=275 77777 7
88888 8
You should add 275 mL of the 0.5% solution to get a 0.9% solution. 99999 9
Write 275 in the grid.

Check y = (100)(0.02) + x(0.005)
100 + x

y ≟ (100)(0.02) + (227755)(0.005) Substitute 275 for x.
100 +

y ≟ 2 + 1.375
375

y = 0.009   ✔

Got It? 5. a. You want to mix a 10% orange juice drink with 100% pure orange juice to
(2)(1.0) + x(0.1)
make a 40% orange juice drink. The function y = 2+x gives the

concentration y of orange juice in the drink after you add x gallons of the

10% drink to 2 gallons of pure juice. How much of the 10% drink must you

add to get a drink that is 40% juice?

b. Reasoning ​If you wanted a drink that is 80% orange juice, would you

need to add half as much as your answer in part (a)? Explain.

520 Chapter 8  Rational Functions

Lesson Check

Do you know HOW? Do you UNDERSTAND? MATHEMATICAL

PRACTICES

Find any points of discontinuity for each rational For Exercises 11 and 12, use the following table. The
table shows data for a rational function.
function.

1. y = x2 x+ 5 20 2. y = x2 x2 + 2x
+ 9x + - 7x - 18
X Y1
3. y = x - 11)2 4. y = 3xx22 -- 7xx-+22
(x + –4 –2
–3 ERROR
Find the vertical asymptotes of the graph of each –2 –.3333
–1 –.25
rational function. 0 –.3333
1 ERROR
2 .2

5. y = x - 3 6. y = x -3 X=−4
x + 5 + 5x +
x2 6

7. y = 2x + 2 8. y = xx22 ++ 22xx -+ 33 11. What do the Y1 values for X = − 3 and X = 1 tell
x2 - 1 you about the rational function?

Sketch the graph of each rational function. 12. Reasoning  A​ ssume that there are no more ERROR
values in the Y1 column. What is the lowest possible
9. y = x 3x 4 10. y = (x x+3 6) degree of the denominator? Explain how you know.
- - 1)(x -

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises MATHEMATICAL

PRACTICES

A Practice Find the domain, points of discontinuity, and x- and y-intercepts of each rational See Problem 1.

function. Determine whether the discontinuities are removable or non-removable.

13. y = x2x22-+2x5 14. y = x2 + 2x 15. y = 3x - 13 16. y = x2 6 - 3x 6
x2 + 2 x2 - - 5x +

Find the vertical asymptotes and holes for the graph of each rational function. See Problem 2.

17. y = x +3 2 18. y = x + 55 19. y = (2x x+3 - 1)
x + + 3)(x

20. y = ((xx -+ 32))((xx +- 21)) 21. y = x2 - 4 22. y = x+ 5
x + 2 x2 + 9

Find the horizontal asymptote of the graph of each rational function. See Problem 3.

23. y = x +5 6 24. y = x+2 25. y = x + 1
2x2 - 4 x + 5

26. y = 2xx22+-21 27. y = 5x3 + 2x 28. y = 3x - 4
2x5 - 4x3 4x + 1

Sketch the graph of each rational function. See Problem 4.

29. y = 3xx2 -- 46 30. y = x3 4x 4x 31. y = x + 4
- x - 4

32. y = x(xx++11) 33. y = (x x+6 3) 34. y = (x 3x
- 2)(x + + 2)2

STEM 35. Pharmacology  H​ ow many milliliters of the 0.5% solution must be added See Problem 5.
to the 2% solution to get a 0.65% solution? Use the rational function given
in Problem 5.

Lesson 8-3  Rational Functions and Their Graphs 521

B Apply Find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes, if any, of the graph of each
rational function.

36. 37. 38.

39. Think About a Plan  ​A basketball player has made 21 of her last 30 free throws—a

percentage of 70%. How many more consecutive free throws does she need to raise

her free throw percentage to 75%?
• How can you model the player’s free throw percentage as a rational function?
( Hint: Let x = the number of additional free throws needed.)
• How can a graph help you answer this question?

40. Grades  A student earns an 82% on her first test. How many consecutive 100% test
scores does she need to bring her average up to 95%? Assume that each test has
equal impact on the average grade.

41. Error Analysis  ​A student listed the asymptotes of the function vertical asymptotes:
y = xx22 +- 36xx ++ 25 as shown at the right. Explain the student’s error. x = 1, x = 2
What are the correct asymptotes?
horizontal asymptotes:
y = −1, y = −5

Sketch the graph of each rational function.

42. y = 2xx-+53 43. y = x2 + 6x + 9 44. y = 4x2 - 1-0015 45. y = - (x x
x +3 2x2 + x - 1)2

46. Business  C​ Ds can be manufactured for $.19 each. The development cost is

$210,000. The first 500 discs are samples and will not be sold.
a. Write a function for the average cost of a disc that is not a sample. Graph the

function.
b. What is the average cost if 5000 discs are produced? If 15,000 discs are produced?
c. How many discs must be produced to bring the average cost under $10?
d. What are the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of the graph of the function?

47. Writing  D​ escribe the conditions that will produce a rational function with a graph
that has no vertical asymptotes.

C Challenge 48. Reasoning  ​Look for a pattern in the sequence of file folders below.

a. Write a model for the number of
yellow folders Y (n) at each step n.

b. Write a model for the number of
green folders G (n) at each step n.

c. Write a model for the ratio of Y (n)
to G (n). Use it to predict the ratio of
yellow folders to green folders in the
next figure. Verify your answer.

522 Chapter 8  Rational Functions

49. Write a rational function with the following characteristics.

a. Vertical asymptotes at x = 1 and x = -3, horizontal asymptote at y = 1,
zeros at 3 and 4

b. Vertical asymptotes at x = 0 and x = 3, horizontal asymptote at y = 0,
a zero at -4

c. Vertical asymptotes at x = -2 and x = 2, horizontal asymptote at y = 3,
only one zero at -1

Standardized Test Prep

SAT/ACT 50. What is the x-coordinate of the hole in the graph of y = x2 - 9 15 ?
2x2 - x -

51. Suppose z varies directly with x and inversely with y. If z is 1.5 when x is 9 and y is 4,

what is z when x is 6 and y is 0.5?

52. What is the y-coordinate of the vertex of the parabola y = -3(x - 4)2 + 5?

53. What is the real solution of 54x3 - 16 = 0 written as a fraction?

54. Using the Change of Base Formula, what is the value of log715 rounded to the
nearest hundredth?

Mixed Review

Sketch the asymptotes and the graph of each equation. Identify the See Lesson 8-2.
domain and range.

55. y = 3x + 4 56. y = x 2 3 57. y = -1 + 1
+ x+1

58. y = x -5 7 - 3 59. y = 4 60. y = -2 + 2
x x-1

Find the inverse of each function. Determine if the inverse is a function. See Lesson 6-7.

61. y = 2x - 3 62. y = 6 - x 63. y = 2x2
64. y = x52 66. y = 2x - 2 + 1
65. y = x 1 2
+

Solve each inequality. Graph the solution. See Lesson 1-5.

67. 6a - 17 6 47 68. 2(x + 9) Ú 90 69. 5(x - 11) + 13 Ú 47

70. 6 + y 6 3y - 2 71. 49 7 7x + 28 72. 12 - 2b 7 3(b - 3) - 4

G et Ready!  To prepare for Lesson 8-4, do Exercises 73–76.

Factor each expression. 75. 5x2 + 6x + 1 See Lesson 4-4.
73. 2x2 - 3x + 1 74. 4x2 - 9 76. 10x2 - 10

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In Lesson 8-2, you saw that the graphs of some rational functions have horizontal MATHEMATICAL
and vertical asymptotes. The graphs of some rational functions can have oblique
asymptotes. Oblique asymptotes are asymptotes that are neither horizontal nor PRACTICES
vertical. These asymptotes only occur in rational functions in which the degree of the
numerator is one greater than the degree of the denominator.

Example 1

Compare the graphs of y = 6x2 + 1 and y = 2x using a graphing calculator.
3x

The graph of y = 6x2 + 1 gets closer to y = 2x as 0x0 gets increasingly large.
3x

The graph of y = 2x is an oblique asymptote of y = 6x2 + 1.
3x

Example 2

Use a spreadsheet to find the differences between f (x) = 6x2 + 1 and g (x) = 2x for
3x
the values from 1 to 10.

Step 1 Label each column in Row 1. AB C D

Step 2 Enter the x-values in column A. 1 x f(x) ‫( ؍‬6x^2 ؉ 1)/(3x) g(x) ‫ ؍‬2x f(x) ؊ g(x)
2 0.333
Step 3 Enter the formulas for f (x), g (x), and 21 2.333 4 0.167
f (x) - g (x) into cells B2, C2, and D2. 6 0.111
32 4.167
B2 = 16 * 1A222 + 12 >(3 * A2) 43 6.111

C2 = 2 * A2

D2 = B2 - C2

Step 4 In columns B, C, and D fill the formulas down to find the values of
f (x), g (x), and f (x) - g (x) for each corresponding x-value.

As the values of x get larger, the value 6x2 becomes much larger than the constant

term in the numerator. As a result, the constant term has a smaller effect on the

value of the function. So, as x increases, the value of 6x2 + 1 gets closer to the value
= 2x, for x ≠ 0. 3x that the
6x2
of 3x The spreadsheet confirms this conclusion by showing

difference between these two values gets closer to zero as x gets larger.

524 Concept Byte  Oblique Asymptotes

Sometimes it is not as easy to find the oblique asymptote. For example, the asymptote

of y = 2x2 - 3x + 3 is not 2x2 or 2x. You can use polynomial division to find the
x-2 x

oblique asymptote of any rational function.

Example 3

Determine the oblique asymptote of y = 2x2 − 3x + 3.
x−2

- 2)2x2 - 2x + 1
Divide the numerator by the denominator. x 2x2 - 3x + 3
4x

x+3
x-2
5

Ignore the remainder. The asymptote is the quotient, y = 2x + 1.

Check

Use a graphing calculator to
check your answer.

Exercises

Graphing Calculator ​For each function determine the oblique asymptote. Check
with a graphing calculator.

1. y = x2 - 1 2. y = - 2x2 2
x 3x +

3. y = 4 - x3 4. y = 2x4 + 99,999
4x2 - 1 x3

5. Technical Writing ​Write a step-by-step manual for classmates to use so they can
use a spreadsheet to explore the differences between f (x) and g (x) as the value of
x increases.

f (x) = 12x2 - 7 g (x) = 4x
3x

6. Open-Ended ​Write three rational functions that have an oblique asymptote of
y = 2x. Graph to check your work.

Describe the asymptotes of the graph of each function.

7. f (x) = 2x + 11 8. f (x) = x2 - 9
x2 - x+ 3

9. f (x) = 5x + 161 10. f (x) = 4x2 + x - 3
4x + 7x - 1

11. y = 2x2 - 7x - 5 12. y = 6x2 + 14x + 7
2x +3 2x +3

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Do you know HOW? Find any holes and vertical or horizontal asymptotes
If z = 30 when x = 3 and y = 2, write the function that
models the relationship. for the graph of each rational function.

1. z varies jointly with x and y. 13. y = x2 + 1 - 10
3x
2. z varies directly with x and inversely with y.
14. y = (x x+2 3)
3. z varies inversely with the product of x and y. + 2)(x -

15. y = x2 x -1 1
- 2x +

Is the relationship between the values in the table a 16. y = 5x - 2
direct variation, an inverse variation, or neither? x+2

4. xy 5. x 6. Sketch the graph of each rational function. Then
y xy
identify the domain and range.

22 104 2 Ϫ4.8 15 2.4 17. y = -x2 18. y = x 5 3 - 4
35 174 6 Ϫ14.4 18 2 +
48 239 12 Ϫ28.8 20 1.8
54 269 19 Ϫ45.6 45 0.8 19. y = x2 - 9 20. y = 3x x
2x + 6 x3 -

21. y = x + 3 22. y = x2 - 2x
x - 3 x - 2

Suppose that x and y vary inversely. Write a function Do you UNDERSTAND?
that models the inverse variation. Open-Ended ​Write a rational function with the given
characteristics.
7. x = 13 when y = 17
23. a vertical asymptote at x = 8 and a horizontal
8. x = -12 when y = 4 asymptote at y = 0

9. x = - 52 when y = 1 24. a vertical asymptote at x = -4 and a horizontal
4 asymptote at y = 3

Explain how the graph of y2 is related to the graph 25. a hole at x = -5 and a vertical asymptote at x = 2
of y1.

10. y1 = 4 and y2 = 9
x x

11. y1 = 1 and y2 = 1 + 5 26. Reasoning  H​ ow many inverse variation functions
x x have (2, 3) as a solution?

12. y1 = x 1 1 + 2 and y2 = x 1 1 - 2 27. Reasoning  t​ he graph of an inverse variation
- +
function contains the point (a, b). Using a and b,

identify 3 other points on the graph.

28. Reasoning  G​ raph the equations y = x2 + x - 6
33. Are they equivalent? x2 - 5x + 6
and  y = x +
x - Explain.

526 Chapter 8  Mid-Chapter Quiz