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Solve linear equations. Solve applied problems using linear models. Find zeros of linear functions.

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1.5 Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros, and Applications

Equations and Solutions


An equation is a statement that two expressions are equal.

To solve an equation in one variable is to find all the values of the variable that make the equation true.

Each of these numbers is a solution of the equation.

The set of all solutions of an equation is its solution set.

Some examples of equations in one variable are2x 3 5, 3 x 1 4x 5, x 3

x 41,

and x2 3x 2 0.

Linear Equations


A linear equation in one variable is an equation that can be expressed in the form mx + b = 0, where m and b are real numbers and m ≠ 0.

Equation-Solving Principles


For any real numbers a, b, and c:

The Addition Principle:If a = b is true, then a + c = b + c is true.

The Multiplication Principle:If a = b is true, then ac = bc is true.

Equations that have the same solution set are equivalent equations.

Example


Solve:

Solution: Start by multiplying both sides of the equation by the LCD to clear the equation of fractions.

3

4x 1

7

5

Example (continued)


Check:

3

416

5 1 ?

7

512

5

5

57

5

7

5

3

4x 1

7

5

The solution is 16

5.

TRUE

Example - Special Case


Solve: 24x 7 17 24x

Some equations have no solution.

Example - Special Case


Solve: 3 1

3x

1

3x 3

There are some equations for which any real number is a solution.

Replacing x with any real number gives a true sentence. Thus any real number is a solution. The equation has infinitely many solutions. The solution set is the set of real numbers, {x | x is a real number}, or (–∞, ∞).

Five Steps for Problem Solving


1. Familiarize yourself with the problem situation.Make a drawing Find further informationAssign variables Organize into a chart or tableWrite a list Guess or estimate the answer

2. Translate to mathematical language or symbolism.3. Carry out some type of mathematical manipulation.4. Check to see whether your possible solution actually fits the

problem situation.5 .State the answer clearly using a complete sentence.

Applications Using Linear Models

The Motion Formula


The distance d traveled by an object moving at rate r in time t is given by

d = rt.

Example


America West Airlines’ fleet includes Boeing 737-200’s, each with a cruising speed of 500 mph, and Bombardier deHavilland Dash 8-200’s, each with a cruising speed of 302 mph (Source: America West Airlines).

Suppose that a Dash 8-200 takes off and travels at its cruising speed. One hour later, a 737-200 takes off and follows the same route, traveling at its cruising speed. How long will it take the 737-200 to overtake the Dash 8-200?

Example (continued)


1. Familiarize. Make a drawing showing both the known and unknown information. Let t = the time, in hours, that the 737-200 travels before it overtakes the Dash 8-200. Therefore, the Dash 8-200 will travel t + 1 hours before being overtaken. The planes will travel the same distance, d.

Example (continued)


We can organize the information in a table as follows.

2. Translate. Using the formula d = rt , we get two expressions for d:

d = 500t and d = 302(t + 1).Since the distance are the same, the equation is:

500t = 302(t + 1)

Distance Rate Time

737-200 d 500 t

Dash 8-200 d 302 t + 1

d = r • t

Example (continued)


500t = 302(t + 1)500t = 302t + 302198t = 302 t ≈ 1.53

4. Check. If the 737-200 travels about 1.53 hours, it travels about 500(1.53) ≈ 765 mi; and the Dash 8-200 travels about 1.53 + 1, or 2.53 hours and travels about 302(2.53) ≈ 764.06 mi, the answer checks. (Remember that we rounded the value of t).5. State. About 1.53 hours after the 737-200 has taken off, it will overtake the Dash 8-200.

3. Carry out. We solve the equation.

Simple-Interest Formula


I = Prt

I = the simple interest ($) P = the principal ($) r = the interest rate (%) t = time (years)

Example


Jared’s two student loans total $12,000. One loan is at 5% simple interest and the other is at 8%. After 1 year, Jared owes $750 in interest. What is the amount of each loan?

Example (continued)


Solution: 1. Familiarize. We let x = the amount borrowed at 5% interest. Then the remainder is $12,000 – x, borrowed at 8% interest.

Amount Borrowed

Interest Rate

Time Amount of Interest

5% loan x 0.05 1 0.05x

8% loan 12,000 – x 0.08 1 0.08(12,000 – x)

Total 12,000 750

Example (continued)


2. Translate. The total amount of interest on the two loans is $750. Thus we write the following equation.

0.05x + 0.08(12,000 x) = 750

3. Carry out. We solve the equation.

0.05x + 0.08(12,000 x) = 750

0.05x + 960 0.08x = 750

0.03x + 960 = 750

0.03x = 210

x = 7000

If x = 7000, then 12,000 7000 = 5000.

Example (continued)


4. Check. The interest on $7000 at 5% for 1 yr is $7000(0.05)(1), or $350. The interest on $5000 at 8% for 1 yr is $5000(0.08)(1) or $400. Since $350 + $400 = $750, the answer checks.

5. State. Jared borrowed $7000 at 5% interest and $5000 at 8% interest.

Zeros of Linear Functions


An input c of a function f is called a zero of the function, if the output for the function is 0 when the input is c. That is, c is a zero of f if f (c) = 0.

A linear function f (x) = mx + b, with m 0, has exactly one zero.

Example


Find the zero of f (x) = 5x 9.

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