Concept explainers
(a)
Classify the function by degree and type.
Degree of the function is
The given function is a polynomial.
Given:
Calculation:
It has been given that
The highest exponent is
The function contains more than three terms. Hence, it is a polynomial.
(b)
Make a table for the values of the function.
Given:
Calculation:
It has been given that
The table for the values of t is shown below
(c)
Sketch a graph of the function. Will the model accurately predict the bill beyond year 2003.
No, the model is not appropriate to identify the bill amount beyond 2003.
Given:
Calculation:
It has been given that
The graph is shown below
The year 2003 is corresponds to
Therefore, the model is not appropriate to identify the bill amount beyond 2003.
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