Two laptops are available for purchase. The cost of the silver laptop can be modeled with the function \( f(t)=3,000(0.85)^{t} \), and the cost of the black laptop can be modeled with the function \( g(t)=3,500(0.7)^{t} \), where \( t \) is the tim in years. Your parents will help you buy the less expensive laptop, but you must choose within the next 2 years. Which statement below best represents the outcome? - You buy the silver laptop. - You buy the black laptop. - Both laptops cost the same amount.

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 \( y= \)

Clearly indicate all intercepts with the axes as well as the QUESTION 7 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 \( k \).

Given \( f(x)=\frac{-2}{x}-2 \), Answer the following questions: .1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of \( f(x) \). 2 Draw a neat sketch graph of \( f(x) \), clearly indicate the asymptotes and the intercepts with the axes. .3 Write down the domain and range of \( f(x) \).

(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: \( f(x)=2\left(x^{2}-1\right) \) Sketch function \( f \) on the diagram sheet. Clearly show all intercepts with the axes.