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Question 475077: Write the equation of the line which passes through (–4, 2) and is parallel to y = –x + 6 in slope-intercept form.
i'm not sure how to start and cant find any problem simlar to this.
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Question 475157: I need help solving this equation 0.15x-28
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Question 475167: Given f(x) = –5x + 3, find f(a + 1).
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Question 475340: Find the slope if it exists of the line containing the pair of points (1,8) and (9, -6)
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Question 475493: How do you find (f - g)(x) for f(x) = x2 + 10x, and g(x) = - 5x + 3 ?
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Question 475564: I am having a very hard time with Algebra and this really has my mind boggled...please help????? Find the slope if it exists, 5x + 6Y = 30
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Question 475578: whats the slope of the coordinates M (9,6), N(1,4) and whats the slope perpendicular to it

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Question 475578: whats the slope of the coordinates M (9,6), N(1,4) and whats the slope perpendicular to it

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Question 475584: find the x-and y-intercepts for the equation 2x-4y=1 show all work then graph the equation
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Question 475577: Given the linear equation y= 6x+2 find the y-coordinates of the points(-1),(-2),& (1). Please show all work. Plot these points & gaph the linear equation.
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Question 475641: HOW DO I FIND THE ORDERED PAIRS FOR Y=X^2 -4
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Question 475687: My teacher wants us to plott each problem at least 5 times. I don't understand how to plott. can you show me how to plot for this problem? y=2x+4
Thank you.
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Question 475669: Given the linear equation y = -2x – 4, find the y-coordinates of the points (0, ), (-1, ), and (2, ). Please show all of your work. Plot these points and graph the linear equation. Submit your graph through the dropbox.
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Question 475661: fifteen band members from a school were selected to play in the state orchestra. twice as many students who play a wind instrument were selected as students who play a string or pecussion instrument combined. Of the students selected, one fifth play a string instruments. how many of the students selected play each type of instrument/
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Question 475662: Write an equation for a graph with points of: (-8,-7)(0,-7)(8,-7)
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Question 475662: Write an equation for a graph with points of: (-8,-7)(0,-7)(8,-7)
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Question 475864: I am having a hard time with Algebra and need some help I have to graph and Identify the Y-intercept y=1/2 +5
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Question 475995: Can you show me how to solve the following? It says write an equation of the line that goes through the point (-8,7) and is perpendicular to the line -4x+3y=11.
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Question 476118: I was looking on a website that teaches linear algebra and it had this problem:
(3x - 15)/(2x + 1) = 0
And it says the answer is: x = 5
But I don't understand how to get that answer so I was hoping someone can give me step by step directions for it.
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Question 476130: What is the difference between intersecting and perpendicular and parallel lines and can two lines exist that are not intersecting or parallel?
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Question 476098: Find and label the vertex and the line of symmetry. Graph the function.
f(x)=(x+2)^2
What is the ordered pair?
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Question 476140: How do I find the slope of the line:
line parallel to y=3
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Question 476146: How do I factor 4y^4-64?
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Question 476146: How do I factor 4y^4-64?
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Question 476142: The product of two consecutive positive integers is 156. How do I find their sum?
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Question 476135: I was wondering if you could help me learn how to simplify negative exponents in an equation and make it positive. For example,
(x^-1/y^2)*2
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Question 476154: I am very lost in this subject and I do need help and plenty of it as I get very flustered to say the least,If someone can help it would be greatly appreciated. With the questions I am about to ask I cam up with (0,5) The question is as follows:
1 Graph equation and identify Y Intercept Y=1/2 x +5
2. Graph by plotting points X=2
3 Graph the equation and plot points Y=1/5x
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Question 476138: How do I write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to y=7x+2 and passing through the origin?
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Question 476271: The cost of driving a car includes both fixed costs and mileage costs. Assume that it costs $164.30 per month for insurance and car payments and $0.35 per mile for gasoline, oil, and routine maintenance.
(a). Find values for m and b so that y = mx + b models the monthly cost of driving the car x miles.
(b). What does the value of b represent?
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Question 476331: I need help finding and labeling the vertex and the line of symmetry.
f(x)=(x+3)^2
The vertex is an ordered pair.
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Question 476336: I am trying to find the slope and y-interceptor for the equation
5y + 9x +5 = 17 + 9x
Any help in doing the equation is appreciated !
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Question 476336: I am trying to find the slope and y-interceptor for the equation
5y + 9x +5 = 17 + 9x
Any help in doing the equation is appreciated !
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Question 475585: solve problem: a ceiling in a new house rises 8 ft. over a distance of 29 st. find the slope of the ceiling. Round your answer to two desimal places
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Question 476446: School Lunch Program: In 1970, 22.4 million students participated in the national school lunch program. By 2000, this number increased to 27.2 million students. (a) Find the slope of the line passing through the points (1970, 22.4) and (2000, 27.2). (b) Interpret the slope as a rate of change. (c) If this tend continues, estimate the number of participants in 2005.
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Question 476496: Stan Karpinski is the kicker for the New York Giants. As a kicker, he can score two ways. A field goal is worth 3 points and the extra point after the touchdown is worth 1 point. Stan has scored 30 points with 16 kicks. How many of his kicks were field goals, and how many were extra points
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Question 476494: The Union Square Cinema charges $9 for an adult ticket and $4 for a child’s ticket. Last Saturday, the entire 1020 seat cinema was sold out. The total ticket receipts for the evening were $7680. How many of each type ticket were sold?
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Question 476461: What is the equation of the line passing through (4,-1) and parallel to y=5x+6?
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Question 476450: How do you graph x=y^2?
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Question 476529: Find the x- and y-intercepts and graph the equation plotting the intercepts. Please show all of your work. 3x-6y= -21
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Question 476529: Find the x- and y-intercepts and graph the equation plotting the intercepts. Please show all of your work. 3x-6y= -21
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Question 476526: determine if -3/10, 2 is a solution to 10x-9y=15
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Question 476527: Given the linear equation , find the y-coordinates of the points (-8, ), (-4, ), and (4, ). Please show all of your work. Plot those points and graph the linear equation.
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Question 476460: What is the equation of the line that passes through (-2,0) and is perpendicular to y=3x+1?
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