A function $y = f(x)$ is transformed to the function $y = -f(-x)=g(x):$ a. Describe the nature of the transformation. b. If (3, -7) lies on $y = f(x),$ find the transformed point on g(x). c Find the point on $f(x)$ that transforms to the point (-5, -1).

J.G. is referred to the local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program. What strategy can be implemented to increase his likelihood of attendance at these meetings?

Use the rule of $78$ to find the finance charge refund in each of the following.

$$\begin{array}{lccc}\begin{array}{l}\text { Finance } \\ \text { charge }\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}\text { Number of } \\ \text { monthly payments }\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}\text { Remaining } \\ \text { payments }\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}\text { Interest } \\ \text { refund }\end{array}\\ \$ 1,076&18&6\end{array}$$

Use Polya’s four-step problem-solving strategy and the problem-solving procedures presented in this section to solve each of the following exercises.

Silver exists in nature as two isotopes: Ag-107 and Ag-109. If the average atomic mass of silver is 107.9 u, which isotope is more abundant? Explain your answer.

Summarize all pertinent information obtained by applying the graphing strategy, and sketch the graph of y=f(x). $f(x)=\frac{x^{2}+x-2}{x^{2}-2 x+1}$

Eli enjoys woodcarving. His enjoyment of the task is all his own. Many would call his motivation in nature. a. instinctual c. extrinsic b. arousal d. intrinsic

There is a 1.5% probability that a cat coming into a shelter will have a particular type of eye infection. A vet has a test that is 92% accurate in detecting the infection. The vet decides to treat every cat at the shelter that tests positive for the infection.

Do you think it was a good decision to treat every cat that tests positive? Explain.

For purposes of this exercise, let’s take a closer look at the stock of Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM). Use websites such as Yahoo! Finance, Google Finance, MSN Money (www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets), and Morningstar to find the company’s current stock price and see its performance relative to the overall market in recent months. What is Exxon Mobil’s current stock price? How has the stock performed relative to the market over the past few months?

What does the narrator’s statement “My trouble made his real” (para. $174$) reveal about his character? What does it reveal about the nature of empathy?

In the following statement, name the term defined or the items requested. Answer are listed at the bottom.

A diagram showing the activities that support a company's strategy.

Summarize all the pertinent information obtained by applying the final version of the graphing strategy to $f$, and sketch the graph of $f$.

$$f(x)=\frac{x^{2}}{x^{2}+27}$$

To enter a competition, students must score a total of at east 450 points on five qualifying tests. Each testis worth 100 points. On the first four tests, your scores were 94, 88, 79, and 95. What are three possible scores you can earn on the last test to enter the competition?

Have a conversation with a grocery store manager, a department store manager, and a restaurant manager. Identify the types of products their customers are most likely to complain about and the nature of those complaints.