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Question 607095: Hello Sir,
My age is 15 and I'm in 10th grade and this polynomial question has eaten days of me so please sir give me a hint to solve this , I'm not saying you to solve this but just give me a hint:-

Suppose f(x) is a poly. of degree 5 with leading coefficient 2009.Suppose further that f(1)=1,f(2)=3,f(3)=5,f(4)=7,f(5)=9. What is the value of f(6)?
Thank you.
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Question 607079: Is x-3 a factor of 2x^3-9x^2+7x+8=0
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Question 607127: Can you show me how to group by factoring this equation: 6z^2-5z-6?
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Question 607127: Can you show me how to group by factoring this equation: 6z^2-5z-6?
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Question 607087: ((8*a)/(3*a^4*b^2)*(4*b^5)/(6*a^2*b))
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Question 607153: x^2+6x-16=0
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Question 607153: x^2+6x-16=0
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Question 607153: x^2+6x-16=0
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Question 607182: 27y^3-125x^3
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Question 607184: 4x+4y-mx-my
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Question 607001: Can the expression a^2-16a+28 be factored. And if so how do I do it?
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Question 607241: I need help solving this problem....the sides of a right triangle are x, x+1 and x+2 units long. Find the side lengths of the triangle by solving for x.
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Question 607215: "Write the rational expression in lowest terms." y^3+64/y^3-4y^2+16y
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Question 607235: divide
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Question 607303: Factorise by reminder method
2x^3 +x^2- 13x+6

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Question 607234: divide (9x^2-6x+1)/3x
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Question 607313: If p + q + r =1 , pq + qr + rs = -1 and pqr = -1, find the value of p^ 3 + q^ 3 + r ^3
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Question 607335: Essay; show all work. Consider that the age, x, of a unicorn in human equivalent years can be given by the formula f(x) = - 0.0021718x^4 + 0.027326x^3 – 0.3367x^2 + 12.46x + 2.914. When a unicorn is 2.5 years old, what is its age in human equivalent years? What about when it is 12 years old?

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Question 607334: Bob’s Barber Shop estimates their gross revenue for the second quarter to be given by the polynomial 8x^3 – x^2 – 2x + 4. The shop estimates their costs for that quarter to be given by x^2 – 4x + 7. For the second quarter, find and simplify a polynomial that will represent their profit. Note: Profit = Revenue - Costs.
please show work for better understanding. thanks!

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Question 607333: Write all of the following statement(s) that apply to the following polynomial: -5x^3 + 2x^2 – 7:
a) it is a binomial
b)it can not be evaluated at x=-1/3
c) it has a degree of 3
d) it is cubic

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Question 607366: (2x 2 + 3x – 9) – (- 4x + 7)
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Question 607391: One last darn problem..
A square: the top is labeled b+4, the right side is labeled, b.
The perimeter is?
The area is?
:-)
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Question 607446: Show all work. The area of a rectangular swimming pool is given by 5x^2+31x+6ft^2 One side length of the pool is given by 5x + 1 feet. What is an algebraic expression for the other side length of the pool? Simplify this, and include correct units as part of your answer.
PLEASE HELP !!!!!
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Question 607660: Add the following polynomials:
(1/5x^2-1/5x-3/4)+(1/10x^2-1/2x+1/2)
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Question 607640: Can someone help me simplify this rational expression? X-2/x^2-4 + 2/x+2
First I look for the lcd, then I build up the fractions and get: x-2/(x+2)(x-2) + 2x-4/(x-2)(x+2) and the I am unclear what to do as the answe comes out to: 3/x+2 but I do not understand how they came up with that answer. Please help!
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Question 607644: Can someone help me simplify this rational expression? X-2/x^2-4 + 2/x+2
First I look for the lcd, then I build up the fractions and get: x-2/(x+2)(x-2) + 2x-4/(x-2)(x+2) and the I am unclear what to do as the answe comes out to: 3/x+2 but I do not understand how they came up with that answer. Please help!
*accidentally double posted but the other post did not have my correct email. Sorry!
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Question 607717: What is the factored form of 12d squared + 4d - 1 ?
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Question 607737: can you explain to me how i would solve this i am so confused.
Factor completely: -12x3y5 - 9x2y2 + 12xy3?
thank you !!
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Question 607737: can you explain to me how i would solve this i am so confused.
Factor completely: -12x3y5 - 9x2y2 + 12xy3?
thank you !!
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Question 607737: can you explain to me how i would solve this i am so confused.
Factor completely: -12x3y5 - 9x2y2 + 12xy3?
thank you !!
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Question 607796: x^6-x^5+x^4 / x^2
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Question 607850: Factor. Check by multiplying
x^9+6x^8
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Question 607861: help me solve the polynomial of -4x^2+9x^2+8x+8
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Question 607868: x/3+5/x - 4/1+2/x
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Question 607924: How do I: Factor completely : 6x^2+33x+15
Thank you
Monek
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Question 607932: Find the GCF of 8x^(2 ),-4x,and -20
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Question 607922: How do I: Factor: 6x^2-13x+6
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Question 607930: Solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products:
3x^2+8x=9+2x

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Question 607925: How do I: Factor by grouping: 3x^3+2x^2+ 3x+2
Thank you
Monek
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Question 607921: How do I: Factor completely: 〖3x〗^4+6x^3-45x^2
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Question 607920: How do I Factor by grouping: 3x^3+2x^2+ 3x+2 ?
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Question 607928: Factor completely: y^4-1
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Question 607929: Solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products:
x^2+4x-21=0

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Question 608140: (x+3y) (x-y)
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Question 608176: How do you factor the greatest common monomial factor?
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