Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 11.1 Power Functions and Proportionality - Exercises and Problems for Section 11.1 - Exercises and Problems - Page 439: 13

Answer

$$1.5x^{-2}$$

Work Step by Step

We see that a possible power function for this equation is: $$1.5x^{-2}$$ After all, the denominator of the fraction increases as x increases, so it must be raised to a negative power.
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