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Question 33182: (3X Squared+5X+1)-(2x-3) Could you help me to solve this problem?
or The Solution Set for 3-x>7... I need an Algebra tutor if someone has the time... Thank you Amber
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Question 33227This question is from textbook Algebra 1

: how do you factor the trinomial? 9xsquared - 18x + 9 = 0
it would be wonderful if i could get the steps instead of just the answer, i just need help understanding how to solve the problem and others like it.This question is from textbook Algebra 1

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Question 33228: I need to find the greatest common factor. 12a^3b^2,18a^2b^3,6a^4b^4
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Question 33232: How can do you factor a trinomial? x^2 - 11x - 60
Thank you
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Question 33232: How can do you factor a trinomial? x^2 - 11x - 60
Thank you
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Question 33233: I need to factor this trinomial completely???? 2a^3 - 52a^2b + 96ab^2. I am having a lot of trouble with these poloynomials - trinomials. Please help.
Thanks
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Question 33260: Simplifying Rational Expression
x^2 - 3x - 10/x^2 - x - 20

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Question 33128: 9x+54y+32x+92y
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Question 33282: How are Multiply polynomials solved? IE (a-5)(a-8) Thanks
-Dementia
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Question 33230: I need to factor a poloynomials. I still am trying work on how to add a poloynomial let alone factor. Here is my problem 4s + 6st - 14st^2.
Thank you
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Question 33381This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Sum And DifferencePattern. Write the product of the sum and difference. (y-1)(y+1)
This question is from textbook Algebra 1

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Question 33413: Facor: x^4-13x^2+36=0
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Question 33418: Again,
I'm not so sure this is right either:
(5/6r) + (7/8r)
My answer:
41/24r
FZ
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Question 33417: Hey,
I'm not so sure I'm solving this rational equation right.
(2s/t^2-s^2) - (s/t-s)
I keep ending up with this answer:
[s(2-t-s)] / [(t+s)(t-s)]
FZ
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Question 33425: I am confused about this problem I'm not sure if its right.
8/2m+1 - 1/m-2 = 5/2m+1
8(m-2)-1(2m+1)=5(m-2)
8m+16-2m+1=5m-10
6m-17=5m-10
m-7=-10
m=3
I don't think I'm getting the lcd right or somethin

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Question 33444: WHEN SUBTRACTING RATIONAL NUMBERS IF THE DENOMINATORS ARE THE SAM EXCEPT ONE IS POSITIVE AND ONE IS NEGATIVE DO WE HAVE TO CHANGE THE DENOMINATOR TO MAKE THE SIGNS THE SAME
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Question 33453This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Models
: My book says that:
[ (x^2 - y^2) / (4x + 4y) ] / [ (3y - 3x) / (12x^2) ]

But no matter what I do, I can only find x^2.
Help. Thank you.This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Models

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Question 33454This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Models
: My book says that the solution of this problem:
[ (x^2 - y^2) / (4x + 4y) ] / [ (3y - 3x) / (12x^2) ]

is (-x^2) , but no matter what I do, I can only find x^2.
Help. Thank you.This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Models

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Question 33452This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Models
: My book says that:
[ (x^2 - y^2) / (4x + 4y) ] / [ (3y - 3x) / (12x^2) ]

But no matter what I do, I can only find x^2.
Help. Thank you.This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Models

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Question 33338: find the product of 3m squared over 2m times 18 m squared over 9m. and assume that no denominator is the value of zero.
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Question 33471: 2(3x2+X+2)
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Question 33473: Could you please help with these? I have tried to work them, but I keep getting confused.
simplify the rational expression
x^2 - 3x - 10
________________
x^2 - x - 20

Divide
2x^2 + 5x - 12 2x^2 - 7x + 6
__________________ / ________________
9x^2 - 16 3x^2-x-4

Rationalize the denominator:

__________2__________
sqrt [6]- sqrt [5]
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Question 33483: Multiply. 3xy^2(5xy-4x+6y)
Thank you.
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Question 33482: Multiply. 2m(5m-3)(4m+7)
Thank you.
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Question 31035This question is from textbook Algebra I: Indiana Ed
: 4b*4b-8b-5=0This question is from textbook Algebra I: Indiana Ed

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Question 33480: A triangle has sides 2x-5, 3x+1, and 4x+2. Find the polynomial that represents its perimeter.
Please Help.
Thank you.
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Question 33480: A triangle has sides 2x-5, 3x+1, and 4x+2. Find the polynomial that represents its perimeter.
Please Help.
Thank you.
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Question 33481: Subtract 2x-3x^2+5x^3 from 5x^3+4x-x^2
Thank you.
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Question 33472This question is from textbook

: This question is from textbook

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Question 33479: how do you solve Polynomials?
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Question 33527: This problem appeared on my test last night and it is really bothering me, could someone help!! The width of a rectangle is 3ft plus 2x it's length, and the area is 104. Can you tell me the dimensions?
(x)(2x+3)=104
2x^2+3-104=0
(2x+ )(x- )
I can not seem to factor 104 to get to the number three to go any further.
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Question 33533: Simplify the expression and write the answer without negative exponents.
(x-3y6)-1)
The x is to the negative 3rd power. The y is to the 6th power. The -1 at the end is to the negative 1st power. I do not know how to make the numbers smaller and go in the upper right corner. Thanks in advance.
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Question 33535: I dont understand how to find the degree of this polynomial. Here is the problem:
42x^12y^3-23x^8y^6
PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks a bunch!
bye bye now~!~!~!~!~!
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Question 33537: I am really lost on this it says to:
Find the degree of the polynomial.
Then the problem says:
Arrange the terms of -11x+5x^3-12x^6+x^8 so that the powers of x are in descending order.
If you get this please explain it well so i understand!
Thanks in advance!
Bye bye now!~!~!~!~!~!
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Question 30941: List all the polynomials of degree exactly two in Z3[t]. Which of these are reducible, which are irreducible?
Z stands for the integers
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Question 33540: Ok this is the instructions:
Find the degree of the polynomial.
Here is the problem:
Arrange the terms of y^4x+y^5x^3-x^2+yx^5 so that the powers of x are in ascending order.
How do i do this?
Thanks in advance!
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Question 31024: Determine if the polynomial is irreducible over Q(rationals)
127t^5 - 43t^2 + 7
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Question 33298: An open-top box is to be constructed from a 6 by 8 foot rectangular cardboard by cutting out equal squares at each corner and the folding up the flaps. Let x denote the length of each side of the square to be cut out.
Find the function V that represents the volume of the box in terms of x.
Graph this function
Using the graph, what is the value of x that will produce the maximum volume?
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Question 31023: Determine if the polynomial is irreducible over Q(rationals)
127t^5 - 5t - 7
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Question 33617This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

: Im learning about factoring Trinomials by grouping and there is one problem I am having some trouble with. its 4r2(the 2 is the exponent) + 3r - 10This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

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Question 33617This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

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Question 33592: State whether each expression is a polynomial. If the expression is a polynomial, identify it as a monomial, a binomial, or a trinomial.
r^5/26
please help and when u do this please explain it well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Question 33673This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

: I am having trouble with solving this Trinomial problem:
Factor each trinomial by grouping:
38x^2+23x+2
I would really appreciate your help,Thank You!This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

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