F.BF.1a
(9/10) Combine multiple functions to model complex relationships. For example, p(x) = r(x) - c(x); (profit = revenue - cost).
Example Problems
A charity receives online donations dollars and in‑person donations dollars t quarters after a campaign launches.
Let be the campaign's cumulative donations t quarters after launch.
Write a formula for .
Let be the campaign's cumulative donations t quarters after launch.
Write a formula for .
An online ad campaign's click‑through rate and the number of impressions days after launch.
Let be the expected number of clicks t days after launch.
Write a formula for .
Let be the expected number of clicks t days after launch.
Write a formula for .
A water tank is being filled by two pumps. Pump 1 adds water at liters, and Pump 2 at liters after minutes.
Let T be the total volume of water pumped into the tank after minutes.
Write a formula for .
Let T be the total volume of water pumped into the tank after minutes.
Write a formula for .
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