20. Salt decomposes in water according to the law of uninhibited decay. If the initial amount of salt is 40 kg , and after 8 hours 27 kg of salt is left, how much of the salt will be left after one day?

(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.)

Let \( P=(x, y) \) be a point on the graph of \( y=x^{2}-2 \). Complete parts (a) through (e) below. (a) Express the distance \( d \) from \( P \) to the origin as a function of \( x \). \( d(x)= \) (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.)

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 \( k \).

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 \( y= \)

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 \( f(x) \).