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Question 320079: could you please show me how i would go about sketching the graph of the function f given by f(x) = -1/2ln(x+1)
what steps need to taken?
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Question 320073: trying to solve this inequality .5x + 9>54
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Question 320107: As an ordered pair, find the vertex of the parabola y= x^2 - 6x + 1. I think the vertex is (3,8).
Thanks
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Question 320130: Find the slope and y intercept
F(X)=-9x-8

If I am right then the slope is -9 and the y intercept is -8!
Is this right? If not can you help me solve it?
Thank you
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Question 320150: Decide whether these lines are parallel, perpindicular or neither
5x+2y=10
2x-5y=7
I think that are perpendicular because they are opposites!
Can you please help me?
Thank you
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Question 320132: Identify the equation of the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of the following function: Q(x) = 4x + 7x^2 / x^2 - 7x + 12.
Thanks
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Question 320152: Find the slopes and the y intercept for each equation in the system
2x+y=100
a) m=
b)b=
c)m=
d)b=
e)sketch a graph for the system
f)find the point of intersection
g)this system of equations has one solution
no solution
infintite solutions
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Question 320147: Determine whether each sysem is consistent or inconsistent by solving it algebraically and graphically.
I am having a problem solving fory "y". They say the answer is 9/4 or 2.25
2x-y=1
4x+2y=7
2(2x) - (2y = -1(2)
4x-2y=-2 2(5/8)-y= 1
4x+2y=7 5/4-1=y
8x = 5
x=5/8
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Question 320144: Graph the equation using the slope and y intercept.
y=10/9x + 8
Thank you
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Question 320196: which of these inequalities has a solid line for its boundary on the graph of the solution
-9x-6y>7
7x-9y>6
7x-9y<-6
-9x-6y is less than or = to 7

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Question 320365: Find the equation of the line that contains the point (14, –9) and has
slope -3/7
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Question 320364: Find the equation of the line that passes through the points (–5, 15) and (–1, 7).
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Question 320367: y=2/3x-4 find the x- and y- intercepts of a straight line please help me solve and show steps.
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Question 320362: Find the equation of the line that passes through the points (–3, 7) and (2, –13).
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Question 320361: Find the equation of the line that passes through the points (0, 0) and (–5, –4).
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Question 320438: Use the intercepts to graph the equation
X+3Y=6
My thought is the first set is going to be (0,2) and the next is going to be (6,0)
Is this correct if not can you help me?
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Question 320511: write a system of equation and choose the best method to solve each system. solve and check answers.
The owner of a health-food store sells a mixture of seeds and nuts. The seeds cos .20 pers ounce, and the nuts cost .30 per ounce. Forty-two ounces of the mixture has a value of $11.00. How many ounces of seeds and nuts did the owner use in the mix?
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Question 320508: solve by graphing. check by substituting the approximate solutions into the origingal equations. Round approx. solutions to the nearest tenth.
y= 3/4x + 3
y= 2/3x + 1
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Question 320464: i need help with these questions.
1. solve the system of equations 2x + 3y = 40 and -2x + 2y =20.
2. solve the system of equations 2r + 2s =50 and 2r - s = 17.
3. solve the system of equations 3r - 4s = 0 and 2r + 5s =23.
4. solve the system of equations 3y + 2z = 12 and y - z = 9.
5. a line in the cartesian plane passes through the points (-2, 4) and (2, -1). what are the rise and the run of the line?
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Question 320457: Graph the inequality on a plane:
2x+3y ≤6
I tried this but am unsure
if x=0 then y=2 2(0)+3(2) ≤6 so the coordinate first would be (0,2)
Then if X=3 then Y=0
2(3)+3(0) ≤6 so the next set would be (3,0)
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Question 320568: WHAT IS THE POINT SLOPE FORM OF AN EQUATION WITH THE SLOPE 3/5 THAT PASSES THROUGH THE POINT 10,2

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Question 320651: what is the parallel and perpendicular slope to this equation including all the steps to find this problem y=-2/3x=6
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Question 320795: solve the following equation for x
5 cos x + 4 = 7 (solve for values of x between 0 and 180 degrees)
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Question 320765: how do you graph this equation: y=3x-5
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Question 320817: If y varies inversely as x^2, and y=2 when x=4, what is the constant of variation?
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Question 320818: The amount of money that a salesperson makes varies directly as the total amount of sales made. If the salesperson receives $7,500 for selling a house for $120,000, how much will he or she make if he or she sells a house for $150,000?
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Question 320815: Graph the function:
y=f(x)=x^2
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Question 320810: How would you graph the inequality on a plane with the inquality being x+y=2?
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Question 320836: Determine whether equation is independent, dependent, or inconsistent.
x - y = 3
-6 + 6y = 17
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Question 320828: Determine whether the equation is independent, dependent, or inconsistent.
y = -4x -7
y = 3x
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Question 320838: Solve each system by substitution or addition.
2y - x = 3
x = 3y - 5
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Question 320834: Solve by using addition method.
2x = 2 - y
3x + y = -1
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Question 320833: Solve by using the addition method.
x - 2y = -1
-x + 5y =4
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Question 320832: Solve by using the addition method:
x + y = 7
x - y = 9
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Question 320831: Solve each system by the substitution method.
x + 3y = 2
-x + y = 1
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Question 320830: Independent,dependent, or inconsistent?
2x - y = 4
2x - y = 3
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Question 320829: Independent,dependent, or inconsistent.
y = x + 4
3y - 5x = 6
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Question 320837: Equations Involving Fractions or Decimals: Solve each system by the addition method.
3x - 2.5y = 7.125
2.5 - 3y = 7.3125
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Question 320736: Solve the system of equations:
X+4Y=9
X=5-4Y
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Question 320925: Solve the system of equations by graphing. Then classify the system.
y=-x-13
4x-3y=-17
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Question 320943: How do you write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line? (6,3; 6x-5y=7
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Question 320960: if the slope of a line is 2 and its y-intercept is 5, what is the equation of the line?
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Question 320954: solve the system of equations 2r + 2s = 50 and 2r - s = 17
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