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 - Exercises to Skills for Chapter 4 - Page 185: 67

Answer

$(2.5,31.25)$

Work Step by Step

We set the two formulas equal and solve and solve for $x$. $$ \begin{aligned} 0.8 x^4 & =5 x^2 \\ \frac{x^4}{x^2} & =\frac{5}{0.8} \\ x^2 & =6.25 \\ x & =(6.25)^{1 / 2}=2.5 . \end{aligned} $$ The corresponding $y$ value is $$ y=5(2.5)^2=31.25 $$ The coordinates of the point of intersection are $(2.5,31.25)$.
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