Exercise 1. For every positive integer \( n \), Show that \[ \forall n \in \mathbb{N}^{*} \quad 1^{3}+2^{3}+\cdots+n^{3}=\left(\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\right)^{2} \]

Follow the seven step strategy to graph the following rational function. \( f(x)=\frac{6 x}{x-3} \) Find the horizontal asymptote(s). Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. The equation(s) of the horizontal asymptote(s) is/are (Type an equation. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) B. There is no horizontal asymptote.

Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions. Foci at \( (0,-8) \) and \( (0,8) \); vertices at \( (0,3) \) and \( (0,-3) \)

Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions. Foci at \( (-7,0) \) and \( (7,0) \); vertices at \( (3,0) \) and \( (-3,0) \)

The exponential model \( \mathrm{A}=612.2 e^{0.014 t} \) describes the population, A, of a country in millions, \( t \) years after 2003. Use the model to determine when the population of the country will be 724 million. The population of the country will be 724 million in (Round to the nearest year as needed.)

2- Work out composite functions \( f \circ g \) and \( g \circ f \) for each of the following pairs of functions. \( \begin{array}{ll}\text { (a) } f(x)=x-1 \text { and } g(x)=x^{3} & \text { (b) } f(x)=\sqrt{x} \text { and } g(x)=x-2\end{array} \)