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Question 49

A model for the elevation EEE (in decameters) of a section of a mountain range relative to a baseline is given by a polynomial function E=h(d)E = h(d)E=h(d), where ddd is the horizontal distance (in km) from a lookout point.

A sketch of the curve y=h(d)y = h(d)y=h(d) shows that it passes through the point (0,10)(0, 10)(0,10) on the yyy-axis and touches the xxx-axis at a minimum turning point (4,0)(4, 0)(4,0). There is a maximum turning point at (−4,16)(-4, 16)(−4,16). The function behaves like a positive cubic, falling as d→−∞d \rightarrow -\inftyd→−∞ and rising as d→∞d \rightarrow \inftyd→∞.

On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with the following equations:

i.

y=2h(d−4)y = 2h(d - 4)y=2h(d−4)

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ii.

y=h(2d)−10y = h(2d) - 10y=h(2d)−10

On each sketch, show clearly the coordinates of:

  • the point where the curve crosses the yyy-axis
  • any maximum or minimum turning points
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