Solve the Problem

question 199

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Suppose that f(x) = -x - 9 and g(x) = x - 12. (a) Solve f(x) = 0.
(b) Solve g(x) = 0.
(c) Solve f(x) = g(x) .

• A) (a) x = -9; (b) x = -12; (c) x = 1.5
• B) (a) x = 9; (b) x = 12; (c) x = 1.5
• C) (a) x = -9; (b) x = 12; (c) x = 1.5
• D) (a) x = -9; (b) x = 12; (c) x = -10.5

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Definitions:

LPT

An abbreviation often used in manufacturing or project management, commonly standing for Longest Processing Time, a heuristic for scheduling.

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Earliest Due Date, a scheduling method prioritizing tasks based on their due dates, aiming to minimize late jobs.

Dispatching Rule

A set of guidelines or criteria used for determining the sequence of tasks or the allocation of resources in a production process.

Flow Time

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