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Question 399032: How is [x] = 0 the equivalent of 0 ≤ x < 1
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Question 399057: Solve using addition and multiplication principals.
3/4(3x -1/2) -2/3 < 1/3
I have tried to solve by multipling the 3/4 by both sets of numbers in the parentheses and then I add the -2/3 and come up with 9/4 and -6/8 and then I don't know where to go from there. I don't think I'm doing this right, can you Please help me solve this problem. Thank you, Terry
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Question 399273: how do you solve this problem 3x-9<2x-6

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Question 399264: What happens when both sides of an inequality are multiplied or divided by a negative number?
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Question 399940: what is the graph of x>-9.5
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Question 400086: 11x>22
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Question 400309: 14-(9t-2)<-t+30
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Question 400713: Is x= -5 a solution to -2x + 10=0?
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Question 401339: 5[3m-(m+6)]>-6(m-5)
I need to use set-builder notations to describe the complete solution.{m/m__ __}
Thanks for the help!
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Question 401343: Solve for X. Simplify your answer use comma to separate answer as needed.
4x(x-9)-5x(x-8)= -5
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Question 401352: Express using a positive exponent simplify answer type a positive exponet.
d^-3
Not sure how to work this out. I need help thanks
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Question 401358: How would I solve and graph the compound inequality. Thank you
7x+4≥-24 or 7x+1≥-13
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Question 401374: Need help solving -11-6v>7
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Question 401391: Hi! Could you solve this inequalitiy and show me the steps please?

Thank you!
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Question 401404: How do you graph the statement: Jim can run a mile in less than 7 minutes.
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Question 401523: Jude's IQ score is more than 15 points away from Sherry's. If Sherry scored 110m then in what range is Jude's score?
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Question 401535: Write the solution set using interval notation 4(x-1) is greater than or equal to 4x-8
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Question 401601: 8x-3>3x+8 is 6 a soluation
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Question 401720: i dont understand w+7/12>5/18
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Question 401760: 3/4(8a-12)-(2a+12)=3
Solve for a
The 3/4 is a fraction.
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Question 401820: 4x-2/3≥1/3
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Question 402021: solve the polynomial inequality and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express the solution set in interval notation (x-3) (x+9) > 0
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Question 402067: The second angle of a triangular building lot is three times as large as the first. The third angle is 10° more than the sum of the other two angles. Find the measure of the third angle.
I came up with 1st 23, 2nd 62 and 3rd 95 is this correct?
Let me know.
Thanks
Lisa Barber
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Question 402196: conner is mailing some letters at the post office. Stamps cost 44 cents each. He also needs to mail a package that costs $7.65. Which expression shows how many letters conner can mail if he has $10.00 to spend in total?
a)7.65 + 0.44x>10.00 b)7.65 + 0.44x>(equal to)10.00
c)7.65 + 0.44x<10.00 d)7.65 + 0.44x<(equal to)10.00
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Question 402264: 5 is greater than 3, -2 is less than 0
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Question 402318: 3(x+6)-4>2(x+4)
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Question 402318: 3(x+6)-4>2(x+4)
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Question 402169: Solve the inequality and graph each solution. m-(4+2m)+3<2m+2
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Question 402719: 1) 2(t+5)>4t-7(t+3)
2) -4(3t-9)>(equal to)8(-8-t)
3) 14-(9t-2)<-t+30
4)45>12t+3(t-8)-6
5) 5(8-2t)<(equal to)2+16(4+t)
6) 7(5t-4)-(2+15t)<60
7) 9(9t-4)>(equal to)12(12t-3)
8) suppose you write a book. the printer charges $4 per book to print it, and you spend $3500 on advertising. You sell the book for $15 a copy. how many copies must you sell so that your income from sales is greater than your total cost?
9)define a variable, write an inequality, and solve; the sum of a number and three is less than nineteen less the number
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Question 402797: i dont understand when it says -4m + 12 + m > 3! could you help?
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Question 402840: use multiplication priciple
-2x<3/7
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Question 403028: 5[2x+1]+4>14
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Question 403051: I need help with solving an inequity.
Here is the inequity:
2x+2<12
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Question 403055: I need help with solving an inequity, please help.
Inequity to solve:
5a-100<20a
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Question 403011: Use an inequality to solve the problem. Be sure to show the inequality and all of your work.
One side of a rectangle is 8 inches and the other side is x inches. What values of x will make the perimeter at least 46 inches? HELP SOMEONE!!
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Question 403012: Use an inequality to solve the problem. Be sure to show the inequality and all of your work.
Company A rents copiers for a monthly charge of $200 plus 10 cents per copy. Company B rents copiers for a monthly charge of $400 plus 5 cents per copy. What is the number of copies above which Company A’s charges are the higher of the two?SOMEONE PLZ SHOW ME HOW TO DO THIS..!!!
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Question 403102: I need help with solving this inequality. Thank very much
The inequality to solve is:
x+3>6
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Question 403014: Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your work.
Midtown Antiques collects 5% sales tax on all sales. If total sales including tax are $1568.14, find the portion that is sales tax. Round to the nearest cent. UGH..BEEN HURTING MY BRAIN..HELP!!
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Question 403220: Solve equation for all value of ø if ø measure in degrees
(cosø)(sin2ø)-2sinø+2=0
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Question 403218: Solve equation for all value of ø if ø measure in degrees
cos2ø+3cosø -1=0
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Question 403268: 2-3x < or equal to x+14
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Question 403323: x>-4
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Question 403322: 13q+21-3>8
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Question 403331: 2x+7 -5x<-21
-7/8<-6x
9x>-8
x/3-1<2/5
a+4<-12
x+9>1
q<-6

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