Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - Rational Expressions and Functions; Multiplying and Dividing - Exercise Set - Page 416: 109

Answer

$pH=4.8$

Work Step by Step

We are given the function: $$f(x)=\dfrac{6.5x^2-20.4x+234}{x^2+36}.\tag1$$ Graph the function $f$. We notice that $f$ is minimum for $x=6$. Use the formula $(1)$ to determine the pH level after $x=6$ minutes: $$f(6)=\dfrac{6.5(6^2)-20.4(6)+234}{6^2+36}=4.8.$$
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