Piecewise Defined Functions Answers

The width of a rectangular field is 20 feet less than its length. The area of the field is 12,000 ft2. What is the length of the field?

A coordinate grid is mapped on a video game screen, with the origin in the lower-left corner. A game designer programs a helicopter to follow a path that can be modeled by a quadratic function with a vertex at (16, 20) and passing through the point (4, 25). She also programs an airplane to move along a linear path that passes through the points (0, 18) and (30, 20). Which system of equations can be used to determine whether the paths of the helicopter and airplane cross?

At a skills competition, a target is being lifted into the air by a cable at a constant speed. An archer standing on the ground launches an arrow toward the target. The system of equations below models the height, in feet, of the target and the arrow t seconds after it was fired. Which statement most likely describes the situation modeled by this system?

A radio tower is located on a coordinate system measured in miles. The range of a signal in a particular direction is modeled by a quadratic function where the boundary of the signal starts at the vertex at (4, 2). It passes through the point (5, 4). A linear road connects points (–3, 7) and (8, 2). Which system of equations can be used to determine whether the road intersects the boundary of the tower’s signal?

The local community theater sold a total of 240 tickets for Saturday night’s performance. They sold 180 more full-price tickets than discount tickets. Which system of equations can be used to model this situation?

Two boats depart from a port located at (–8, 1) in a coordinate system measured in kilometers and travel in a positive x-direction. The first boat follows a path that can be modeled by a quadratic function with a vertex at (1, 10), whereas the second boat follows a path that can be modeled by a quadratic function with a vertex at (0, –7). Which system of equations can be used to determine whether the paths of the boats cross?

In the first equation in the system of equations, y represents the money collected from selling sweatshirts. In the second equation, y represents the money spent to produce x sweatshirts with team logos on them for a professional sports league. What does the solution of the system represent in this context?

A company plans to sell a new type of vacuum cleaner for $280 each. The company’s financial planner estimates that the cost, y, of manufacturing the vacuum cleaners is a quadratic function with a y-intercept of 11,000 and a vertex of (500, 24,000). Which system of equations can be used to determine how many vacuums must be sold for the company to make a profit?

The center of an ice rink is located at (0, 0) on a coordinate system measured in meters. Susan is skating along a path that can be modeled by the equation y = 6x – x2 – 5. Luke starts at (10, –21) and skates along a path that can be modeled by a quadratic function with a vertex at (8, –9). If the rink is a circle with a radius of 35 meters, which statement best interprets the solution(s) of a system of equations modeling the paths of the skaters?

Hector needs 84 feet of fencing to enclose his rectangular garden. The length of his garden is 12 feet less than twice its width. What is the width of his garden?

The cheer squad is ordering small towels to throw into the stands at the next pep rally. The printing company has quoted the following prices. Which function defined below represents the cost, C, in dollars for an order of x towels? “Growl” Towel Price QuoteNumber of towels orderedCost per towelFirst 20 towels$5.00Each towel over 20$3.00

The following graph represents dog-grooming prices at “Clean Your Paws” dog salon. If Mitzi has two dogs, a puppy that weighs 25 pounds and an adult that weighs 80 pounds, how much will it cost to bathe them both?

A cab company charges according to the following rate chart. Which graph correctly represents the charge, y, in dollars for a cab ride of x miles?Cab Rates by MileMilesChargeFlag drop fee (0 miles)$5.00 miles$1.00 per mile miles$2.00 per mile for each mile over 10

Which rules define the function graphed below?

What is the domain of the function graphed below?

Which of the functions graphed below is continuous?

The piecewise defined function f(x) is graphed below. What is the value of f(2)?

Which rules define the function graphed below?

After a heavy rainstorm, Barbara’s dog left muddy paw prints all over her back patio. She decided to rent an electric pressure washer to clean up the mess. The piecewise function below shows the rental charges for the pressure washer, dependent upon how many hours she rents it. Due to high demand, you cannot rent the washer for more than 24 hours at a time. Barbara’s brother asked to use the washer and agreed to pay Barbara for any additional monies owed. If Barbara used the washer for 3 hours and her brother returned it to the store 7 hours after she rented it, how much does her brother owe her?

Which of the functions graphed below has a removable discontinuity?