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ECON1003 Tutorial Sheet #1: UNIT 2

1. Determine the equation of the straigthline , m, passing through the points ( 4,5 )
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with a slope of − .
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Another straight line, n, passes through the straight line, m. These two straight lines
are perpendicular to each other. Calculate the gradient of straight line, n.

2. The demand for a Heat Machine is Qd = 15 - 2x - x2 and the corresponding supply

equation is Qs = x + 5. Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity for the Heat
Machine.

3. Solve the equation 5q2+18 q=35

4. Find the set of values of x for which:

2x 2
x−4
= x+3

5. Solve the absolute equations:

a) | g + 2 | = 5 b) |5v + 1| = | 11- 2v |

6. Show that the point (9,3) lies on y= √ x

7. A function f is defined by f(x)= 5x3 - px2 + x - q. When f(x) is divided by (x – 2), the
remainder is 3. Given that (x – 1) is a factor f(x), find the values of p and q.

x x
8. Solve the following equation 9 – 6 (3 ) + 16 = 8

9. Solve 7 √ z−4=18

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 PART B

10. Solve the following

(a) e2x+5 = 8

(b) 23x-1 = 6

(c) log 2 ¿ ¿2x + 1) = 3

(d) log (7x + 7) – log (x+1) = 1

(e) 2 log 7 (5 x)=log 7 ( 24 x 2+ 9 )