Solve the problem.The strain S on a small experimental I-beam under a central point load of x pounds is given by 
(see figure below).
Use a Taylor polynomial of degree 2 at x = 0 to estimate the strain on the beam when loaded with a 5 lb point load. Round to the nearest hundredth.
A. -0.31
B. 1.19
C. 1.53
D. 2.27
Answer: D
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Find the requested sum of the arithmetic sequence.an = -3n - 5Find S4.
A. -17 B. -32 C. -50 D. -8
Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
+ 
A. x + 3 B. x + 6 C. x - 3 D. x - 6
Solve the problem.The world population of a certain species is evaluated at 2.3 × 106. By some projections, this population will be 6 times more important in 30 years. Express the population at that time in scientific notation.
A. 138 × 106 B. 13.8 × 107 C. 1.38 × 109 D. 1.38 × 107
Express the distance between the given numbers using absolute value. Then find the distance by evaluating the absolute value expression.1.5 and 48.3
A. |48.3 - 1.5| = -46.8 B. |1.5 - 48.3| = 46.8 C. |48.3 + 1.5| = 49.8 D. -|1.5 + 48.3| = -49.8