College Algebra (11th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter R - Section R.3 - Polynomials - R.3 Exercises - Page 31: 106

Answer

$2.1$ which is low by $0.1$

Work Step by Step

1. Evaluate the formula: $0.001147x^2 - 4.5905x + 4595$ at $x = 2009$. $0.001147 \cdot 2009^2 - 4.5905\cdot 2009 + 4595$ $ = 4629.4 - 9222.3 + 4595 = 2.1$ 2. Comparing with the graph at $2009$, the value $2.1$ is low by $2.2-2.1=0.1$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.