College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 3, Polynomial and Rational Functions - Section 3.7 - Polynomial and Rational Inequalities - 3.7 Exercises - Page 353: 55

Answer

$x\gt 35.59$ meters

Work Step by Step

$T(x)=\frac{500,000}{x^2+400}$, To solve for a range of distance at which the Temperature is less than 300 degrees Celsius. $\frac{500,000}{x^2+400}\lt 300$, Multiply both sides by $x^2+400$. $500,000\lt 300x^2+120,000$, Substracting $120,000$ from both sides. $380,000\lt 300x^2$, dividing both sides by $300$ to Isolate the $x^2$. $1266.67 \lt x^2$, Taking the square root of both sides. $x\gt 35.59$. Thus, The range of distance at which the Temperature is less than $300$ degrees Celsius is a distance of $x\gt 35.59$ meters.
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