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

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 4 - Exponential Functions - 4.3 Graphs of Exponential Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 4.3 - Exercises and Problems - Page 163: 36

Answer

A) $$ \begin{aligned} & H(t+15)=68+93(0.91)^{t+15} \\ & H(t)+15=83+93(0.91)^t \end{aligned} $$ B) See the figure below. C) $H(t+15)$ is the function shifted to the left 15 units. It means that the cup of coffee was brought to the class 15 minutes earlier, while $H(t)+15$ is the function shifted up by 15 units or $15^{\circ} F$ and could mean that it was brought to a warmer classroom. D) $68^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$, $83^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$.

Work Step by Step

A) If $H(t)=68+93(0.91)^t$ then $$ \begin{aligned} & H(t+15)=68+93(0.91)^{(t+15)}=68+93(0.91)^t(0.91)^{15} = 68+22.59976(0.91)^t\\ & H(t)+15=\left(68+93(.91)^t\right)+15=83+93(0.91)^t \end{aligned} $$ B) See the figure below. C) $H(t+15)$ is the function shifted to the left 15 units. It means that the cup of coffee was brought to the class 15 minutes earlier, while $H(t)+15$ is the function shifted up by 15 units or $15^{\circ} F$ and could mean that it was brought to a warmer classroom. D) As $t$ gets larger, both $\boldsymbol{H}(t+15)$ and $\boldsymbol{H}(t)$ approach a final temperature of $68^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$. On the other hand, $\boldsymbol{H}(t)+15$ approaches $68^{\circ} \mathrm{F}+15^{\circ} \mathrm{F}=83^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$
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