Suppose the polynomial function below represents the power generated by a wind turbine, where x represents the wind speed in meters per second and y represents the kilowatts generated. Interpret f(10). f(x)=0.08x³+x²+x+0.2
To interpret f(10), we need to substitute x = 10 into the polynomial function and calculate the value of y.
f(10) = 0.08(10)³ + (10)² + 10 + 0.2
f(10) = 0.08(1000) + 100 + 10 + 0.2
f(10) = 80 + 100 + 10 + 0.2
f(10) = 190.2
Therefore, when the wind speed is 10 meters per second, the wind turbine generates approximately 190.2 kilowatts of power.