Arab Open University

Faculty of Computer Studies

MT101 - General Mathematics

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 Chapter 3

Polynomial and Rational Functions

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SECTION 3.1 Quadratic Functions and
Applications

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SECTION 3.2 Introduction to Polynomial Functions

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SECTION 3.3 Division of Polynomials and the Remainder and
Factor Theorems

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SECTION 3.6 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

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SECTION 3.7 Variation

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EXAMPLE 4
Solving an Application Involving Inverse Variation
The loudness of sound measured in decibels (dB) varies
inversely as the square of the distance between the
listener and the source of the sound. If the loudness of
sound is 17.92 dB at a distance of 10 ft from a stereo
speaker, what is the decibel level 20 ft from the
speaker?

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Example 5
Solving an Application Involving joint Variation

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With the value of k known, the model E = kwv2
can be written as E = 0.045wv2.
We now find the kinetic energy of a 0.5-lb stone
traveling 120 mph.
E = 0.045(0.5)(120)2 = 324
The kinetic energy of a 0.5-lb stone traveling 120
mph is 324 J.

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Skill Practice 5
The amount of simple interest earned in an account
varies jointly as the interest rate and time of the
investment. An account earns $200 in2 years at 4%
interest. How much interest would be earned in 3 years
at a rate of 5%?
I = kRT
200= k (0.04)(2), K=
I = 2500 R T
For T=3 and R= 0.05, I= 2500(0.05)(3) = $375

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