Math Problem Statement

The user has submitted math problems involving a graph and functions, including evaluating function values from a graph and interpreting a real-world scenario using a function for distance.

Solution

Let's break down and solve the questions one by one based on the image you uploaded:

1. Graph-related questions:

  • Problem 10: f(6)f(6) To find f(6)f(6), locate x=6x = 6 on the graph and check the corresponding yy-value. The graph shows that when x=6x = 6, the yy-value is 88. f(6)=8f(6) = 8

  • Problem 11: f(3)f(3) For f(3)f(3), check the point where x=3x = 3. The graph indicates that when x=3x = 3, y=5y = -5. f(3)=5f(3) = -5

2. Equation-related questions:

  • Problem 12: If f(x)=3f(x) = -3, then x=x = ? Check on the graph where y=3y = -3. There are two points where this happens: x=1x = 1 and x=5x = 5. f(x)=3whenx=1orx=5f(x) = -3 \quad \text{when} \quad x = 1 \quad \text{or} \quad x = 5

  • Problem 13: If f(x)=7f(x) = 7, then x=x = ? Find where y=7y = 7 on the graph. This occurs at x=7x = 7. f(x)=7whenx=7f(x) = 7 \quad \text{when} \quad x = 7

3. Story-based question (14):

  • Hope is tracking her family's progress using the function d(t)=78td(t) = 78t, where tt is time.

    a. What will Hope be finding if she writes d(4)=312d(4) = 312? This means that after 4 hours, the family has traveled 312 miles, as d(t)d(t) represents the distance traveled in miles after tt hours.

    b. What would the expression d(t)=450d(t) = 450 mean in the context of the story? The expression d(t)=450d(t) = 450 means that the family has traveled 450 miles, and the question is asking for how many hours it took to reach this distance.

    To solve for tt: 450=78t    t=450785.77hours.450 = 78t \implies t = \frac{450}{78} \approx 5.77 \, \text{hours}. So, it would take approximately 5.77 hours for the family to travel 450 miles.


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Here are 5 follow-up questions for practice:

  1. What is the value of f(0)f(0) based on the graph?
  2. Can you solve for xx if f(x)=10f(x) = -10 using the graph?
  3. If f(2)=10f(2) = -10, how does this relate to the slope between points on the graph?
  4. What does the slope of the graph between x=3x = 3 and x=6x = 6 tell you about the function’s behavior?
  5. How would the equation for distance change if the family traveled at 90 miles per hour instead of 78?

Tip: When reading graphs, always ensure you align the xx- and yy-coordinates precisely to avoid mistakes in interpreting the function values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Graph Interpretation
Linear Equations
Distance-Time Relationships

Formulas

Distance formula: d(t) = 78t
Graph of a function: f(x)

Theorems

Function evaluation
Linear equations in distance-time problems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10