a.
To find: The simplified equation.
The simplified equation is
Given information:
The distance
Calculation:
The comet’s distance from the sun is given by,
It is known that,
Now,
Therefore, the simplified equation is
b.
To graph: The equation from part (a).
Given information:
The distance
Graph:
The simplified formula from part (a) is given by,
Plotting the graph for the above equation,
Interpretation:
The graph has been plotted for the given function using a graphic calculator.
c.
To find: The table values to approximate the closest and farthest distance in miles.
The comet is the farthest from the sun at a distance of
The comet is the closest from the sun at a distance of
Given information:
The distance
Calculation:
The simplified formula from part (a) is given by,
The value of
Therefore, the comet is the farthest from the sun at a distance of
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