Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities

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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities

Problema 49a

Capitolo 2, Problema 49a

Write each English sentence as an equation in two variables. Then graph the equation. The y-value is three decreased by the square of the x-value.

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Step 1: Start by translating the English sentence into a mathematical equation. The sentence states that the y-value is three decreased by the square of the x-value. This can be written as:

y = 3 - x^2

Step 2: Identify the two variables in the equation. Here,

x

is the independent variable, and

y

is the dependent variable.

Step 3: To graph the equation, create a table of values. Choose several values for

x

(e.g., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2) and calculate the corresponding

y

values using the equation

y = 3 - x^2

Step 4: Plot the points from the table of values on a coordinate plane. For example, if

x = -2

, calculate

y = 3 - (-2)^2 = 3 - 4 = -1

, so one point is (-2, -1). Repeat this for all chosen

x

values.

Step 5: Connect the plotted points with a smooth curve. Since the equation

y = 3 - x^2

represents a downward-opening parabola (due to the negative coefficient of

x^2

), the graph will have a vertex at the highest point (0, 3) and will curve downward symmetrically.

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In algebra, variables are symbols that represent unknown values. In the context of the given question, 'x' and 'y' are the two variables used to form an equation. Understanding how to manipulate and interpret these variables is crucial for translating English sentences into mathematical equations.

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