Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 6 Rational Exponents and Radical Functions - Graphing Calculator Activity - 6.3 Use Operations with Functions - Practice - Page 435: 2

Answer

$\dfrac{1}{36}$

Work Step by Step

We are given the functions: $$\begin{align*} f(x)&=x^{1/3}\\ g(x)&=9x. \end{align*}$$ In order to calculate $\dfrac{f(-8)}{g(-8)}$ using a graphing calculator, we perform the following steps: $\textbf{Step 1}$: Form the quotient Use $\textit{Function}$ from the $\textit{Y-Vars}$ menu. Enter $y_1=x^{1/3}$ and $y_2=9x$. Then enter the quotient as $y_3=y_1/y_2$. $\textbf{Step 2}$: Evaluate the quotient On the home screen enter $y_3(-8)$ and press Enter. We get: $$y_3(-8)=\dfrac{1}{36}$$ Therefore $\dfrac{f(-8)}{g(-8)}=\dfrac{1}{36}$.
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