Math Problem Statement

.values the function y = 3 − x in the range [0, 4] in steps of 0.2. Find the places where the

graph crosses X-axis.

Solution

To find the places where the graph of the function y=3xy = 3 - x crosses the X-axis within the range [0,4][0, 4] in steps of 0.2, we can follow these steps:

1. Understand the problem:

The graph of a function crosses the X-axis where y=0y = 0. Thus, we need to find the value(s) of xx for which y=3x=0y = 3 - x = 0.

2. Solve for xx where y=0y = 0:

3x=03 - x = 0 x=3x = 3 The graph crosses the X-axis at x=3x = 3.

3. Evaluate the function in the given range:

We evaluate y=3xy = 3 - x for xx in the range [0,4][0, 4] in steps of 0.2:

\hline x & y = 3 - x \\ \hline 0 & 3 \\ 0.2 & 2.8 \\ 0.4 & 2.6 \\ 0.6 & 2.4 \\ 0.8 & 2.2 \\ 1 & 2 \\ 1.2 & 1.8 \\ 1.4 & 1.6 \\ 1.6 & 1.4 \\ 1.8 & 1.2 \\ 2 & 1 \\ 2.2 & 0.8 \\ 2.4 & 0.6 \\ 2.6 & 0.4 \\ 2.8 & 0.2 \\ 3 & 0 \\ 3.2 & -0.2 \\ 3.4 & -0.4 \\ 3.6 & -0.6 \\ 3.8 & -0.8 \\ 4 & -1 \\ \hline \end{array}$$ ### 4. **Determine where the graph crosses the X-axis:** The graph crosses the X-axis at $$x = 3$$, where $$y = 0$$. ### Conclusion: The graph of the function $$y = 3 - x$$ crosses the X-axis at $$x = 3$$. --- Would you like a more detailed explanation or do you have any questions? Here are some related questions for further exploration: 1. What is the slope of the line $$y = 3 - x$$? 2. How would the graph change if the function were $$y = 3 - 2x$$? 3. How can we find the intersection of the graph $$y = 3 - x$$ with another line, say $$y = x - 1$$? 4. What is the significance of the y-intercept in this function? 5. How does the function $$y = 3 - x$$ compare with the function $$y = x - 3$$? **Tip:** When finding where a graph crosses the X-axis, look for the point where the function equals zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graphing linear equations
Finding roots of equations

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9