he function C(d)=8d+2
represents the cost to order a box of donuts d, including the flat rate shipping charge.
Does finding C(−2)
make sense in the context of this function?
Responses
Yes, it makes sense because only irrational values are impossible.
Yes, it makes sense because only irrational values are impossible.
Yes, it makes sense because that is the cost of shipping.
Yes, it makes sense because that is the cost of shipping.
No, it does not make sense because you cannot order -2 boxes of donuts.
No, it does not make sense because you cannot order -2 boxes of donuts.
No, it does not make sense because -2 is not rational.
No, it does not make sense because -2 is not rational.
No, it does not make sense because you cannot order -2 boxes of donuts.
No, it does not make sense because you cannot order -2 boxes of donuts.
The correct response is:
No, it does not make sense because you cannot order -2 boxes of donuts.
To explain why, we need to understand the context of the function C(d)=8d+2. This function represents the cost of ordering a box of donuts, including the flat rate shipping charge.
In this context, the value of d represents the number of boxes of donuts being ordered. Since it is not possible to order a negative number of boxes, -2 does not make sense as an input for this function. Ordering -2 boxes of donuts is not a valid scenario in the given context, hence finding C(-2) is not meaningful.