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Solutions to the exercises

Exercise 1
a

Own answer

b

Cyclist 1: a 1 = 20 t
Cyclist 2: a 2 = - 25 t + 150

c

a 1 = a 2 leads to t = 3 1 3 (using the graphic calculator).
They meet after 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Exercise 2
a

3 x - 5 = 0 so 3 x = 5 . It follows that: x = 5 3 . The points of intersection with the axes are: ( 5 3 , 0 ) and ( 0 , - 5 ) .

b

x - 4 = 0 so x = 4 . The points of intersection with the axes are: ( 4 , 0 ) and ( 0 , - 4 ) .

c

- 0 . 5 x + 4 = 0 so 0 . 5 x = 4 giving x = 8 . The points of intersection with the axes are: ( 8 , 0 ) and ( 0 , 4 ) .

d

- 2 ( x + 3 ) = 0 so x + 3 = 0 giving x = - 3 . The points of intersection with the axes are: ( - 3 , 0 ) and ( 0 , - 6 ) .

Exercise 3
a

75 euros

b

0.09 euros

c

g = 87 . 50 + 0 . 10 k where g is given in € and k in km

Exercise 4
a

For each hour a similar increase of 35 euros can be seen;

compare 5 hours worked with 10 hours worked, the costs do not double as well

b

Which of these formulas correspond to the table?

k = u + 65

k = 35 u + 65

k = 65 u + 70

c

K = 35 6 + 65 = 275

d

K = 35 2 5 6 + 65 164 . 17

Exercise 5
a

n = 200 gives p = 2 . 5 200 - 300 = 200 . The profit is € 200.

b

The expenses made to organise the party.

c

The takings per visitor (the entry fee).

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