Provide the proper response.A student claims that  always exists, as long as a and b are both positive. Refute this by giving an example of a function for which this is not true.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary, but f(x) =  where a < c < b and d a positive integer is a family of examples.

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Simplify the difference quotients  and  for the following function. Rationalize the numerator when necessary.f(x) = 

A.
B. - - 
C.
D. - - 

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Write the statement in words and decide whether it is true or false.9 > 7 + 1

What will be an ideal response?

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Find the unknown in each percent question.0.9% of 1000 is what number?

A. 9 B. 1 C. 900 D. 90

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Determine whether the number is divisible by 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, and / or 10.6,815

A. 5 B. 10 C. 5, 10 D. 2, 5, 10

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