The function f(x) = −x2 − 9x + 10 shows the relationship between the vertical distance of a diver from a pool's surface f(x), in feet, and the horizontal distance x, in feet, of a diver from the diving board. what is a zero of f(x), and what does it represent?

a: x = 1; the diver jumps in the pool at 1 foot per second
b: x = 10; the diver jumps in the pool at 10 feet per second
c: x = 1; the diver hits the water 1 foot away horizontally from the board
d: x = 10; the diver hits the water 10 feet away horizontally from the board

Acable company wants to provide cell phone service for residents on an island. the function for the cost of laying the cable from the island to the mainland is c(x)= 6.500 square root x2+4, where x represents the length of the cable in feet. what are the domain and range of the function? a) domain: all real numbers range: all real numbers greater than or equal to 17,000 b) domain: all real numbers greater than or equal to 0 range: all real numbers greater than or equal to 17,000 c) domain: all real numbers greater than or equal to 0 range: all real numbers greater than or equal to 13,000 d) domain: all real numbers greater than or equal to 13,000 range: all real numbers greater than or equal to 0

Ametal rod is 2/5 meters long. it will be cut into pieces that are each 1/30 meters long. how many pieces will be made from the rod?

Agrid shows the positions of a subway stop and your house. the subway stop is located at (-5,2) and your house is located at (-9,9). what is the distance, to the nearest unit, between your house and the subway stop?