Math 1010 Reflection

Math 1010
Aiting Huang
Reflection
The Zero Gravity Project uses quadratic functions and vertex intercepts of
parabola to solve project problems, A quadratic function is one of the form f(x) =
ax2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are numbers with a not equal to zero. The graph of a
quadratic function is a curve called a parabola. Parabolas may open upward or
downward and vary in "width" or "steepness", but they all have the same basic "U"
shape. The picture below shows three graphs, and they are all parabolas.
I think this project shows how mathematics can be applied to the real world,
with more accurate calculations of mathematical formulas, the time and maximum
altitude itself that an aircraft can reach in a zero-gravity program experiment, which
reduces the chance of an accident and the solution process.
Example.
A rancher has 600 meters of fence to enclose a rectangular corral with another fence
dividing it in the middle as in the diagram below.
As indicated in the diagram, the four horizontal sections of fence will each be x
meters long and the three vertical sections will each be y meters long.
The rancher's goal is to use all the fence and enclose the largest possible area.
The two rectangles each have area xy, so we have. total area: A = 2xy.
There is not much we can do with the quantity A while it is expressed as a product of
two variables. However, the fact that we have only 1200 meters of fence available
leads to an equation that x and y must satisfy.
3y + 4x = 1200.
3y = 1200 - 4x.
y = 400 - 4x/3.
We now have y expressed as a function of x, and we can substitute this expression for
y in the formula for total area A.
A = 2xy = 2x (400 -4x/3).
We need to find the value of x that makes A as large as possible. A is a quadratic

function of x, and the graph opens downward, so the highest point on the graph of A
is the vertex. Since A is factored, the easiest way to find the vertex is to find the x-
intercepts and average.
2x (400 -4x/3) = 0.
2x = 0 or 400 -4x/3 = 0.
x = 0 or 400 = 4x/3.
x = 0 or 1200 = 4x.
x = 0 or 300 = x.
Therefore, the line of symmetry of the graph of A is x = 150, the average of 0 and
300.
Now that we know the value of x corresponding to the largest area, we can find the
value of y by going back to the equation relating x and y.
y = 400 - 4x/3 = 400 -4(150)/3 = 200.
Linear Programming is a technique used for optimization of a real-world
situation. Examples of optimization include maximizing the number of items that can
be manufactured or minimizing the cost of production. The equation that represents
the quantity to be optimized is called the objective. function, since the objective of the
process is to optimize the value. In this project the objective is to maximize the
number of people who will be reached by an advertising campaign.
The objective is subject to limitations or constraints that are represented by
inequalities. Limitations on the number of items that can be produced, the number of
hours that workers are available, and the amount of land a farmer has for crops are
examples of constraints that can be represented using inequalities. Broadcasting an
infinite number of advertisements is not a realistic goal. In this project one of the
constraints will be based on an advertising budget.
Graphing the system of inequalities based on the constraints provides a visual
representation of the possible solutions to the problem. If the graph is a closed region,
it can be shown that the values that optimize the objective function will occur at one
of the "corners" of the region.
Today, with the development of mathematics and the widespread application of
computer technology, it can be said that the footprints of mathematics have spread
across all areas of the human knowledge system.

From satellites to nuclear power plants, high-tech features such as high
precision, high speed, high automation, high quality, and high efficiency are all
achieved through mathematical models and methods and computer control. The
design and manufacturing of products and projects, product quality control, prediction
and management in economics and technology, information processing, resource
development and environmental protection, economic decision-making, etc., all do
not require the application of mathematics.
In this project, mathematical modules such as equations are also used to solve
problems we encounter. As you can imagine, mathematics is scientific.

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quadratic function is a curve called a parabola. Parabolas may open upward or

reduces the chance of an accident and the solution process.

A = 2xy = 2x (400 -4x/3).

We need to find the value of x that makes A as large as possible. A is a quadratic

Linear Programming is a technique used for optimization of a real-world

be manufactured or minimizing the cost of production. The equation that represents

number of people who will be reached by an advertising campaign.

The objective is subject to limitations or constraints that are represented by

examples of constraints that can be represented using inequalities. Broadcasting an

constraints will be based on an advertising budget.

Graphing the system of inequalities based on the constraints provides a visual

of the "corners" of the region.

Today, with the development of mathematics and the widespread application of

across all areas of the human knowledge system.

and management in economics and technology, information processing, resource

development and environmental protection, economic decision-making, etc., all do

not require the application of mathematics.

problems we encounter. As you can imagine, mathematics is scientific.

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