# Task 1: Bungee Jumper Scenario
## (i) Mathematical Understanding
### (a) Domain and Range of h(t)
For the function \( h(t) = -0.5t² + 210 \):
- **Domain**: \( t \geq 0 \) (the jumper cannot jump before time 0).
- **Range**: \( h(t) \leq 210 \) (the maximum height is 210 meters when \( t = 0 \)).
**Physical Significance**: The domain represents the time elapsed after the jump, while the range
signifies the possible heights above the river during the jump.
### (b) Vertex of the Height Function
The vertex form of a quadratic function \( h(t) = -0.5t^2 + 210 \) indicates the maximum height:
- **Vertex**: \( (0, 210) \).
**Representation**: The vertex represents the initial height of the jumper at the moment of the jump.
### (c) Maximum Height and Time
To find the maximum height, we use the vertex:
- Maximum height occurs at \( t = 0 \), \( h(0) = 210 \) meters.
### (d) Time to Reach 11m
To find when \( h(t) = 11 \):
\[
11 = -0.5t^2 + 210
\]
Rearranging gives:
\[
0.5t^2 = 199 \implies t^2 = 398 \implies t \approx \sqrt{398} \approx 19.95 \text{ seconds}
\]
### (e) Height After 20 Seconds
Calculating \( h(20) \):
\[
h(20) = -0.5(20^2) + 210 = -0.5(400) + 210 = -200 + 210 = 10 \text{ meters}
\]
**Representation**: After 20 seconds, the jumper is 10 meters above the river.
### (f) Time When Jumper Touches the River
Set \( h(t) = 0 \):
\[
0 = -0.5t^2 + 210
\]
Solving gives:
\[
0.5t^2 = 210 \implies t^2 = 420 \implies t \approx \sqrt{420} \approx 20.49 \text{ seconds}
\]
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## (ii) Graphical Understanding
### (a) Graph of h(t)
To graph \( h(t) = -0.5t^2 + 210 \), plot points at various \( t \) values, noting that it opens downwards.
### (b) Increasing and Decreasing Intervals
- **Increasing**: \( t \) is increasing until it reaches the vertex (from \( t = 0 \) to \( t \approx 20.49 \)).
- **Decreasing**: After reaching maximum height, it decreases until the jumper reaches the river.
### (c) Axis of Symmetry
The axis of symmetry for the parabola is:
\[
t=0
\]
This indicates that the height function is symmetric about this vertical line.
### (d) Intercepts
- **y-intercept**: \( (0, 210) \) — initial height.
- **x-intercept**: \( (20.49, 0) \) — when the jumper touches the river.
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# Task 2: City Planning for Transportation Routes
## (i) Optimal Route Planning
The slope \( m \) between points \( A(5, 7) \) and \( B(6, 5) \):
\[
m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{5 - 7}{6 - 5} = -2
\]
The equation of the road:
\[
y - 7 = -2(x - 5) \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = -2x + 17
\]
## (ii) Traffic Flow Analysis
The slope of the road is \( -2 \), indicating a descent.
## (iii) Changes in Elevation
From \( A \) to \( B \):
\[
\Delta y = 5 - 7 = -2
\]
## (iv) Alternate Routes
- **Parallel**: Roads with the same slope \( -2 \) but different y-intercepts.
- **Perpendicular**: Slope of \( \frac{1}{2} \).
## (v) Visual Infrastructure Mapping
Graph the equation \( y = -2x + 17 \) for visual representation.
## (vi) Access Points
- **x-intercept**: Set \( y = 0 \):
\[
0 = -2x + 17 \implies x = 8.5
\]
- **y-intercept**: Set \( x = 0 \):
\[
y = 17
\]
## (vii) Parallel and Perpendicular Roads
- Infinite parallel roads can exist (different y-intercepts).
- Infinite perpendicular roads can also be constructed.
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# Task 3: Electricity Pricing
## (i) Linear Function Formulation
Let \( x \) be the number of units consumed. The total cost \( C \) is given by:
\[
C(x) = 50 + 0.78x
\]
## (ii) Average Rate of Change
The average rate of change of the cost per unit is \( 0.78 \) dollars per unit, impacting monthly bills
directly proportional to consumption.
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### References
- Stitz, C., & Zeager, J. (2013). *College algebra*. Stitz Zeager Open Source Mathematics. https://stitz-
zeager.com/szca07042013.pdf
- Yoshiwara, K. (2020). *Modeling, functions and graphs*. American Institute of Mathematics.
https://yoshiwarabooks.org/mfg/MFG.html
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