Problem 7.2.27
27–30. Designing exponential decay functions Devise an exponential decay function that fits the following data; then answer the accompanying questions. Be sure to identify the reference point (t = 0) and units of time.
Crime rate The homicide rate decreases at a rate of 3%/yr in a city that had 800 homicides/yr in 2018. At this rate, when will the homicide rate reach 600 homicides/yr?
Problem 7.2.29
27–30. Designing exponential decay functions Devise an exponential decay function that fits the following data; then answer the accompanying questions. Be sure to identify the reference point (t = 0) and units of time.
Valium metabolism The drug Valium is eliminated from the bloodstream with a half-life of 36 hr. Suppose a patient receives an initial dose of 20 mg of Valium at midnight. How much Valium is in the patient’s blood at noon the next day? When will the Valium concentration reach 10% of its initial level?
Problem 7.2.12
After the introduction of foxes on an island, the number of rabbits on the island decreases by 4.5% per month. If y(t) equals the number of rabbits on the island t months after foxes were introduced, find the rate constant k for the exponential decay function y(t) = y₀eᵏᵗ.
Problem 7.2.13
13–14. Absolute and relative growth rates Two functions f and g are given. Show that the growth rate of the linear function is constant and the relative growth rate of the exponential function is constant.
f(t) = 100 + 10.5t, g(t) = 100e^(t/10)
Problem 7.2.32a
Depreciation of equipment A large die-casting machine used to make automobile engine blocks is purchased for $2.5 million. For tax purposes, the value of the machine can be depreciated by 6.8% of its current value each year.
a. What is the value of the machine after 10 years?
Problem 7.2.32b
Depreciation of equipment A large die-casting machine used to make automobile engine blocks is purchased for $2.5 million. For tax purposes, the value of the machine can be depreciated by 6.8% of its current value each year.
b. After how many years is the value of the machine 10% of its original value?
Problem 7.2.46b
Overtaking City A has a current population of 500,000 people and grows at a rate of 3%/yr. City B has a current population of 300,000 and grows at a rate of 5%/yr.
b. Suppose City C has a current population of y₀ < 500,000 and a growth rate of p > 3%/yr. What is the relationship between y₀ and p such that Cities A and C have the same population in 10 years?
Problem 7.2.45a
Chemotherapy In an experimental study at Dartmouth College, mice with tumors were treated with the chemotherapeutic drug Cisplatin. Before treatment, the tumors consisted entirely of clonogenic cells that divide rapidly, causing the tumors to double in size every 2.9 days. Immediately after treatment, 99% of the cells in the tumor became quiescent cells which do not divide and lose 50% of their volume every 5.7 days. For a particular mouse, assume the tumor size is 0.5 cm³ at the time of treatment.
a. Find an exponential decay function V₁(t) that equals the total volume of the quiescent cells in the tumor t days after treatment.
Problem 7.2.49
Compounded inflation The U.S. government reports the rate of inflation (as measured by the consumer index) both monthly and annually. Suppose for a particular month, the monthly rate of inflation is reported as 0.8%. Assuming this rate remains constant, what is the corresponding annual rate of inflation? Is the annual rate 12 times the monthly rate? Explain.
Problem 7.2.45d
Chemotherapy In an experimental study at Dartmouth College, mice with tumors were treated with the chemotherapeutic drug Cisplatin. Before treatment, the tumors consisted entirely of clonogenic cells that divide rapidly, causing the tumors to double in size every 2.9 days. Immediately after treatment, 99% of the cells in the tumor became quiescent cells which do not divide and lose 50% of their volume every 5.7 days. For a particular mouse, assume the tumor size is 0.5 cm³ at the time of treatment.
d. Plot a graph of V(t) for 0 ≤ t ≤ 15. What happens to the size of the tumor, assuming there are no follow-up treatments with Cisplatin?
Problem 7.2.50c
Acceleration, velocity, position Suppose the acceleration of an object moving along a line is given by a(t) = -k v(t), where k is a positive constant and v is the object's velocity. Assume the initial velocity and position are given by v(0) = 10 and s(0) = 0, respectively.
c. Use the fact that dv/dt = (dv/ds)(ds/dt) (by the Chain Rule) to find the velocity as a function of position.
Problem 7.2.48
Rule of 70 Bankers use the Rule of 70, which says that if an account increases at a fixed rate of p%/yr, its doubling time is approximately 70/p. Use linear approximation to explain why and when this is true.
Problem 7.2.47b
A slowing race Starting at the same time and place, Abe and Bob race, running at velocities u(t) = 4 / (t + 1) mi/hr and v(t) = 4e^(−t/2) mi/hr, respectively, for t ≥ 0.
b. Find and graph the position functions of both runners. Which runner can run only a finite distance in an unlimited amount of time?
Problem 7.3.79f
Evaluating hyperbolic functions Evaluate each expression without using a calculator or state that the value does not exist. Simplify answers as much as possible.
f. sinh (2 ln 3)
Problem 7.3.7
A calculator has a built-in sinh⁻¹ x function, but no csch⁻¹ x function. How do you evaluate csch⁻¹ 5 on such a calculator?
Problem 7.3.2
Sketch the graphs of y = cosh x, y = sinh x, and y = tanh x (include asymptotes), and state whether each function is even, odd, or neither.
Problem 7.3.5
Express sinh⁻¹ x in terms of logarithms.
Problem 7.3.8
On what interval is the formula d/dx (tanh⁻¹ x) = 1/(1 - x²) valid?
Problem 7.3.6
What is the domain of sech⁻¹ x? How is sech⁻¹ x defined in terms of the inverse hyperbolic cosine?
Problem 7.3.12
11–15. Identities Prove each identity using the definitions of the hyperbolic functions.
tanh(−x) = −tanh x
Problem 7.3.13
11–15. Identities Prove each identity using the definitions of the hyperbolic functions.
cosh 2x = cosh²x + sinh²x (Hint: Begin with the right side of the equation.)
Problem 7.3.17
16–18. Identities Use the given identity to prove the related identity.
Use the identity cosh 2x = cosh²x + sinh²x to prove the identities cosh²x = (cosh 2x + 1)/2 and sinh²x = (cosh 2x − 1)/2.
Problem 7.3.22
22–36. Derivatives Find the derivatives of the following functions.
f(x) = sinh 4x
Problem 7.3.23
22–36. Derivatives Find the derivatives of the following functions.
f(x) = cosh²x
Problem 7.3.25
22–36. Derivatives Find the derivatives of the following functions.
f(x) = tanh²x
Problem 7.3.26
22–36. Derivatives Find the derivatives of the following functions.
f(x) = √coth 3x
Problem 7.3.27
22–36. Derivatives Find the derivatives of the following functions.
f(x) = ln sech x
Problem 7.3.29
22–36. Derivatives Find the derivatives of the following functions.
f(x) = x² cosh² 3x
Problem 7.3.32
22–36. Derivatives Find the derivatives of the following functions.
f(t) = 2 tanh⁻¹ √t
Problem 7.3.34
22–36. Derivatives Find the derivatives of the following functions.
f(x) = csch⁻¹(2/x)
Ch. 7 - Logarithmic, Exponential Functions, and Hyperbolic Functions
