Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.1 - Properties of Radicals - Exercises - Page 487: 67

Answer

$r(4)=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{3}$ $r(4)\approx 0.47$

Work Step by Step

The given function is $\Rightarrow r(x)=\sqrt{\frac{3x}{3x^2+6}}$ Substitute $4$ for $x$. $\Rightarrow r(4)=\sqrt{\frac{3(4)}{3(4)^2+6}}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow r(4)=\sqrt{\frac{12}{3(16)+6}}$ Factor as square term. $\Rightarrow r(4)=\sqrt{\frac{12}{48+6}}$ $\Rightarrow r(4)=\sqrt{\frac{12}{54}}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow r(4)=\sqrt{\frac{2}{9}}$ Use quotient property of square roots. $\Rightarrow r(4)=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{9}}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow r(4)=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{3}$ Rounded to the nearest hundredth. $\Rightarrow r(4)\approx 0.47$
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