Math Problem Statement

For p(x) = |60/x|, evaluate p(7).

Solution

The expression provided is:

p(x)=60xp(x) = \left\lfloor \frac{60}{x} \right\rfloor

where \left\lfloor \cdot \right\rfloor denotes the floor function, which rounds down to the nearest integer. We are asked to evaluate p(7)p(7).

Substituting x=7x = 7 into the function:

p(7)=607p(7) = \left\lfloor \frac{60}{7} \right\rfloor

First, calculate 607\frac{60}{7}:

6078.5714\frac{60}{7} \approx 8.5714

Now, applying the floor function to 8.5714, we round down to the nearest integer:

p(7)=8.5714=8p(7) = \left\lfloor 8.5714 \right\rfloor = 8

Thus, p(7)=8p(7) = 8.

Would you like more details on this, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How does the floor function differ from the ceiling function?
  2. Can you evaluate p(5)p(5) for the same function?
  3. What is the difference between the floor and the round function?
  4. How does the function behave as xx approaches infinity?
  5. What happens to p(x)p(x) when x=1x = 1?

Tip: The floor function always rounds down, so even if the result is very close to the next integer, it will still go to the lower one.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Floor Function

Formulas

p(x) = floor(60/x)

Theorems

Properties of Floor Function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10