Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 2 - Linear and Quadratic Functions - Cumulative Review - Page 189: 11

Answer

(a) not on the graph. (b) $f(-2) =-1$, $(-2,-1)$. (c) $x=-8$, $(-8,2)$.

Work Step by Step

Given $f(x)=\frac{x}{x+4}$, we have: (a) $f(1)=\frac{1}{1+4}=\frac{1}{5}\ne\frac{1}{4}$, thus the point is not on the graph. (b) $f(-2)=\frac{-2}{-2+4}=-1$, and the point is $(-2,-1)$. (c) $f(x)=\frac{x}{x+4}=2\Longrightarrow 2x+8=x \Longrightarrow x=-8$, and the point is $(-8,2)$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.