MATH 1201-01 College Algebra - AY2024-T3

Computer Science Department: University of the People

MATH 1201-01 - AY2024-T3 Unit 2: Unit 3: Polynomials - I (Linear and Quadratic
Functions)
Yazali Kumar
February 23, 2024
TASK 1. (a)
 In the given equation h(t) = -7t2 + V0t + h0, where h is the height above the river
surface,
t = time in seconds,
V0 = initial velocity
h0 = initial height

The domain represents all possible values of the independent variable, which in this
case is time (t). Since time cannot be negative (it starts from 0), the domain is all non-
negative real numbers. So, the domain is t ≥ 0.

 The range of a function represents the set of all possible output values that the
function can produce. In this scenario, the range represents the possible heights of the
jumper above the river. Since the height function is a quadratic with a negative
leading coefficient, it opens downwards, meaning the function's output values will
always be less than or equal to the initial height (h0=20 meters). As t
approachespositive infinity, the height function approaches negative infinity.

(b) Vertex:

To find the vertex of the given height function h(t)=-7t2 + V0t + h0, we first need to express it
in the standard form of a quadratic equation: h(t)=at2+bt+c, where a=−7, b=V0, and c=h0

The vertex of a quadratic function f(x)=ax2+bx+c can be found using the formula

(−b/2a ,f(−b/2a))

In this scenario:

 a=−7
 b=V0 = 0 (since the initial velocity V0 is given as 0 m/sec)
 c= h0 = 20

inserting these values into the equation we get;

(-(0)/2(-7), h(0/2(-7)) =. (0,h(0))

With the values above, we find h

h(0)= -7(0)2 + 0(0) + 20 = 20

h=20

So, the vertex of the function is (0,20).

 Since the vertex represents the highest point the jumper reaches above the river
surface before starting to fall back down. At t=0 , the jumper has just jumped from the
bridge, and the height is at its maximum, which is 20 meters above the river surface.

(c) To find the time when the bungee jumper reaches the maximum height
and the maximum height itself, we need to consider the vertex of the
quadratic function h(t)=-7t2 + V0t + h0, .

We use the quadratic equation (−b/2a ,f(−b/2a))

With the values a = -7

b = V0 = 0

So, plugging these values into the formula, we get:

t=− (b/2a) = - (0)/2(-7) =0

this indicates that the bungee jumper reaches the maximum height at t=0 second.

We subtititue t into the equation

h(0)=−7(0)2+0(0)+20=20

So, the maximum height is 20 meters.

Therefore in this scenario the maximum height of 20 meters is reached at t=0 seconds, which
is the initial leap from the bridge.

(d) . Since we know the jumper reached a height of 11m we need to solve
the equation to find the time t

h(t)=-7t2 + V0t + h0

where h0 = 20

V0 = 0

-7t2 + (0)t + 20 = 11

-7t2 + 20 = 11

-7t2 = 11-20

-7t2 = -9
 t2 = -9/-7

t2 = 9/7

therefore the jumper uses t = √9/7 seconds to reach 11 meters.

(e) To find the height after 20 seconds of the jump, we can plug t=20 into
the equation

h(t)=-7t2 + V0t + h0

h(20)=−7(20)2+0(20)+20h

h(20)=−7(400)+20

h(20)=−2800+20

h(20)=−2780

So, the height after 20 seconds of the jump is −2780 meters.

This situation represents the point in time t=20 seconds after the jumper has leaped
from the bridge. At this point, the jumper has reached a height of −2780 meters. The
negative number, on the other hand, means that the jumper is below the bridge's
original height (20 meters). This means that the jumper has probably hit a level below
the bridge. This could be because of gravity pulling them down.

(f) So, we need to solve the equation

h(t)=-7t2 + V0t + h0

Given that v0=0 (since the initial velocity v0 is given as 0 m/sec) and h0=20 meters:

−7t2+0t+20=0

-7t2 = -20

t2 = 20/7

t = √(20/7)

Therefore, the bungee jumper touches the river at t=207t=720 seconds.

ii. a.

ii. b. m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m=

TASK 2.

a. i. To determine the equation of the road that seamlessly connects Points A(5,7)
and B(6,5), we first need to find the slope of the road and then use one of the
points to find the y-intercept.

m = ((y2-y1)/(x2-x1))

where

(x1,y1) = (5,7)

(x2,y2)= (6,5)

m = (5–7)/(6-5) = -2/1= -2

m=-2

Now using the point-slope equation y−y1=m(x−x1)

We can use either points

y-7= -2(x-5)

y-7 = -2x + 10

y= -2x +10 + 7

y = -2x + 17

the equation connecting Points A(5,7) and B(6,5) is y =−2x+17.

ii. considering the slope m = -2 from previous calculation this indicates that the road descends
as we move from A to B. This slope indicates that the road has a downward inclination from
A to B.

iii. Given: Point A(5,7) Point B(6,5)

Change in elevation = y2 −y1

=5-7

=-2

Due to the downward slope of the road it is important to implement safety factors such as
guard rails, ruble strips to speed limits and road signage indicating the need for safety
precautions.

iv. To determine a parallel route whiles maintaining the slope of the original road, we utilize
one of the given points to find the y intercept using the equation y =−2x + b

using point A (5,7) we can determine this route

7 = -2(5) + b

7= -10 + b

b = 7+ 10

b= 17

using the new point b, the equation for the new route will be y = -2x + 17
We can determine the perpendicular route by calculating the negative reciprocal of the slope
of the original road is 1/2.

To find the equation of the perpendicular route passing through one of the given points (e.g.,
Point A), we use the point-slope form:

Equation of the perpendicular route: y−y1=1/2(x−x1)

Using Point A(5,7):

y-7 = ½(x-5)

y-7 = (x/2)-5/2

y= 1/2x -5/2 + 7

y= 1/2x + 9/2

Hence the equation for the equation of the perpendicular route passing through Point A is

y= 1/2x + 9/2.

v.
 vi. Let's find these intercepts using the original road equation y=−2x+17y=−2x+17:

 X-intercept: Set y=0 and solve for

x: 0= −2x+17

2x=17

x=17 / 2

Y-intercept: Set x=0 and solve for y:

y=−2(0)+17

y = 17

Hence, the intercepts are:

 X-intercept: (17/2,0)
 Y-intercept: (0,17)

These intercepts will serve as vital access and landmarks.

vii. In the context of the proposed road connecting Points A and B, there are number of
possible parallel and perpendicular routes that can be created. However in practical scenarios
there may be limits on how many parallel or perpendicular routes can be built or thought
about, depending on things like cost, room, and the needs and limitations of the area being
planned.

Task 3. (i) Formulating the Linear Function:

Let:

 x = Electricity consumption in units (kWh)

  y = Total electricity cost in dollars ($)

Since there's a fixed charge and a variable charge per unit, the cost is a linear function with a
constant slope and a non-zero y-intercept. We can use the point-slope form:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

where:

 m = slope (representing the per-unit price)

 x1 = 0 (since the fixed charge applies regardless of consumption)
 y1 = 50 (the fixed charge)

The slope represents the additional cost per unit: m = 0.78 $/kWh.

Therefore, the equation for the electricity cost is:

y = 0.78x + 50

(ii) Impact of Average Rate of Change:

The average rate of change of the linear function representing the average price per unit is
equal to the slope: 0.78 $/kWh.

This means, on average, for every additional unit of electricity consumed, the consumer's bill
increases by 0.78 dollars.

As a result, a higher average rate of change means that the cost of energy goes up more
quickly as it is used, which means that each extra unit used has a bigger effect on the
consumer's bill.