Example 4: You are interested in two second-hand gaming consoles. The first console's price is given by the function \( f(t)=600(0.75)^{t} \), and the second console's price is given by \( g(t)=800(0.6)^{t} \), where \( t \) represents the time in years. Your budget constraints require you to choose the more affordable option within the next 2 years. Which statement below best represents the outcome? - You buy the first console. - You buy the second console. - Both consoles cost the same amount.

(a) Express the distance \( d \) from \( P \) to the origin as a function of \( x \). \( d(x)=\sqrt{x^{4}-3 x^{2}+4} \) (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.) (b) What is \( d \) if \( x=0 \) ? If \( x=0 \), the distance \( d \) is 2 . (Type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal placels as needed.) (c) What is \( d \) if \( x=1 \) ? If \( x=1 \), the distance \( d \) is \( \square \). (Type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal places as needed.)

Given the function with the equation \( k(x)=\frac{-6}{x+2}-2 \) : 7.1 Write the equations of the asymptotes of \( k \). 7.2 Give the range of \( k \). 7.3 Give the domain of \( k \). 7.4 Drite the equation of the axis of symmetry, with a positive gradient. 7.5 If \( k \) is reflected over the \( x \)-axis and shifted upwards by 2 units, 7.6 give the equation of the new function, \( j(x) \), after the transformations. 7.7 In which quadrant(s) would the arms of \( k \) not be if it was sketched?

Express \( 148.38^{\circ} \) in radians. Answer \( = \) Blank 1 (Express your answer in 2 decimal points)

Find the function that is finally graphed after the following transformations are applied to the graph of \( y=\sqrt{x} \) in the order listed. (1) Shift up 7 units (2) Reflect about the \( x \)-axis (3) Reflect about the \( y \)-axis \( y= \)

If \( (-1,8) \) is a point on the graph of \( y=f(x) \), which of the following must be on the graph of \( y=f(-x) \) ? \( (8,1) \) \( (-1,-8) \) Choose the correct answer below. \( (1,8) \) \( (-8,-1) \)