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Question 6161: This question is also on elimination...
3x+4y=19
3x+6y=33
My answers were (7,-1/2)
Now, i'm having the same problem that i had with the last one. The 7 checks, but the -1/2 doesn't. Any suggestions on this one? Thanks

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Question 6173: I am having trouble understanding how the answer was arived at on the following problem:
5X^2Y^2Z^3-X^2Y WHERE X=-2, Y=5, Z=-1
Here is my work
5*-2^2*5^2*-1^3--2^2*5
=500 - (-)20
=520
The answer from my test was -520. How is this negative?

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Question 6173: I am having trouble understanding how the answer was arived at on the following problem:
5X^2Y^2Z^3-X^2Y WHERE X=-2, Y=5, Z=-1
Here is my work
5*-2^2*5^2*-1^3--2^2*5
=500 - (-)20
=520
The answer from my test was -520. How is this negative?

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Question 6202: This is on elimination.. i hope you can help me.
3x+y=1
5x-y=1
Now, my answer was (1/8,5/8)
I checked this, and the 1/8 checks, but the 5/8 doesn't.

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Question 6160: This is on elimination.
3x+y=1
5x-y=1
I already solved this, and got (1/8, 5/8)
Now, the 1/8 checks, but the 5/8 doesn't check. Any suggestions?

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Question 6266: This is on elimination.
3x+y=1
5x-y=1
I just asked this question, and the answers that you gave me were (1/4,-3/4) And the 1/4 checks, but the -3/4 doesn't check... So now i'm really confused, because this doesn't seem right..

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Question 5648: My problem says:
find the equation of the line parallel to the graph of 4x+2y=8 and containing(-1,5)
I think that the answer is y=2x+7
Is this right?
Thanks for helping me!

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Question 6538: I=Prt Solve for r
I think that it is
I/Pt=Prt/Pt
I/Pt=r

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Question 6678: If the system 2x-5y=1 and -3x+7y=-3 is to be solved by elimination of x, and the first equation is multiplied by 3, then by which number should the second equation be multiplied?
*I think that the answer is 2.Is this correct?

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Question 6678: If the system 2x-5y=1 and -3x+7y=-3 is to be solved by elimination of x, and the first equation is multiplied by 3, then by which number should the second equation be multiplied?
*I think that the answer is 2.Is this correct?

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Question 6430: what is the slope of 14x-7"
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Question 6362: How do you know when to combine like terms?Why do we use like terms to add and subtract?
Thanks

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Question 6712: The price of gasoline has increased by 5% during the past month, if the price per gallon a month ago was a $1.20 what is the current price per gallon now
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Question 6711: if 5 x 10n = 0.005, then n=
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Question 6784: 1. Please Arrange in order...... 3x%5E2+%2B+4x%5E3+%2B+x%5E9
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Question 6794: I am having a real hard time with algebra and need help with the following problem:
Find the equation for the line that passes through the indicated pair of points
(-2,-2)and(7,25)

Thanks for being there when needed

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Question 6795: Please help me with:
Find the horizontal and vertical intercepts of the line.
-2x+y=-2

Thanks for your help

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Question 6159: My question says to solve the system of inequalities by graphing... and i have 10 questions on this, and no idea how to do it...So could you show me one?
y y>-x+5
On other questions there are lines under some of the <,> signs... what does this mean, and how does this change the problem? Thanks

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Question 6904: x=5-4
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Question 6917: Could you please help me with problem!
*Translanting Verbal Sentence (Algebra 1)
Twenty-three less than the difference of thirty-eight and a number n is less than eight.
I think it is!
23-38n-8
But i'm not sure
please help me

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Question 6915: Hi,
I really need some help with my daughters homework. I have been away from alegbra for quite some time. Here is her problem.
A person has $100.00 to purchase 100 animals. Those animals are Horses for $10.00 each, Goats for $1.00 each, and Ducks 8 for $1.00. What formula would I use to solve this problem? I really need your help.
Thank you so much.

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Question 6947: Please help me evaluate this expression when x= -2 and y= 3.
2(x-y)^2
I did this two different ways and one time i got -10 and the other time i got 50. i don't know which to distribute first, the 2 or the exponent. thanks!

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Question 7013: The question is 4x^2 - 20 = 5. I know that I have done these recently but I am drawing a blank.
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Question 7116: Please help me simplify this expression -96x+9 over -3 or -96x+9/-3 or -96x+9
________
-3
i gave you three examples because i wanted you to understand what type of problem i need you to solve. =) THANKS

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Question 7118: how do I do these problem:
6+(-10)+1

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Question 7177: how do you solve 3(x-20)=5(28-x)
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Question 7283: Directions--
Simplify.
-1/2 - 2/3
-6.2 + 4.6
(-5)(7)(-3)
(-3)(-4)
56a - (-8)

I would just like to know the steps to solve these problems.
I have totally forgotten how to do it... if you can help I'd appreciate it! Thanks!

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Question 7281: The directions are...
Simplify each expression.
these are a few of the problems...

5(r+2)+7r
10c+5c+6+d+d

What steps do I need to do?
How do I solve this thing?!

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Question 7316: Find the sum of 2/x-6+4x
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Question 7321: please help me answer this. evaluate each expression: 3 to the 2 power, a + 2 for a=1
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Question 7314: a + a/5 + 2/5*a
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Question 7382: 4(11+7)-9x8=
i need help and can you explain it to me
thank you

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Question 7399: h(2.5) when h = 100
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Question 7398: 4(x-2)+5(3x-4)=0
How do you figure out what x is?

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Question 7405: 5x-7(2-4x) Simlify the expresisions showing you work, school is back in session and I need help remembering how to do this. Thanks
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Question 7517: a number less than 14
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Question 7516: how do i simplify a question like : 2/3(6h-1)
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Question 7553: 6n-42=4n
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Question 7554: -3b=96+b
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Question 7617: Help me solve the following equations for the variable x: y=xtz and 3.5tpx=R
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Question 7610: Help me solve the following equation for the variable x: 4xz=p
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Question 7642: The sum of three consecutive even integers is -24. Find the integers. I'm having trouble with this question because i don't remember consecutive numbers AT ALL!!! i'm in 10th grade in algebra 2, but this question is Algebra 1, because we're reviewing! Please help! ASAP!!!
The sum of three consecutive even integers is -24. Find the integers. (Please show all work.)

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Question 7671: how do I solve x/2<4 { 1/4, 1/2, 1,2,3,5,8} I don't understand how to put a fraction as a numerater of a fraction.Thank You!!
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Question 7676: How do you simplify expressions? Example 8x - 4y + 3x
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Question 7786: A clown weighs 60lbs. more than a trapeze artist. The trapeze artist weighs two thirds as much as the clown. How much does each weigh?
you have to make an eqation using this data.

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