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Question 103351: Solve the following quadratic equation.
x^2 = 7x
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Question 103374: I would like some help on how to work the followign equation.
(x/2+2/3)(2x/3-2/5)

These are fractions within parentheses. This is not a homework problem, just a problem that is similar to my homework one. I look forward to your assistance on this.
Click here to see answer by checkley75(3666)

Question 103378: Hello. I would like some help not only in finding the answer for this particular problem, but understanding the steps taken in solving the equation. I am not very good at understanding fractions.
(x/2 + 2/3)(2x/3 - 2/5)

Sorry, these are supposed to be fractions.

If you could let me know what your doing step by step, it would better help me
understand, so that I can work on my homework question using the same format.
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Question 103344: Factor the following polynomial completely
14x^2-20x+6
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Question 103345: Factor the following polynomial completely.
-3s^2-10s+8
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Question 103390: 1.find three consecutive integers such that the sum of their squares is 77
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Question 103348: Factor each polynomial completely by factoring out any common factors and then factor by grouping. Do not combine like terms.
3a^3+3ab^2+2a^2b+2b^3
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Question 103346: Factor each expression.
a^2(b-c)-16b^2(b-c)
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Question 103381: The price of an item is given by p=2x^2 - 100
Find the polynomial that represents the revenue generated from the sale of x items.
If you could please tell me what you are doing step by step, that would really help me to understand the way this equation is solved.
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Question 103419: Hello. A square has sides of length 3x-2 cm. Express the area of the square as a polynomial.
I think it is supposed to be like this, can you check my work and let me know if it correct, or if not where I went wrong?
(3x-2)^2
=3x^2 - 2(3x)(2)+2^2
=9x-12x+4
Is this correct?
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Question 103491: A parsec is approximately meters. How many meters are there in parsecs
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Question 103510: 2y3 + 4y2 + 3y + 6
Rewrite the expression so there is a common binomial factor
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Question 103515: Simplify. Assume that no denominator is equal to zero.
Please help me solve the following equation :
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Question 103520: Could someone please remind me how to solve this equation. Factor completely.

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Question 103520: Could someone please remind me how to solve this equation. Factor completely.

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Question 103527: Please help I am not sure how to solve this equation. Rewrite the middle term as the sum of two terms and then factor by grouping.
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Question 103525: Please help me fatcor this equation completely.
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Question 103522: Please help. Factor completely.
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Question 103526: Can you please help me to factor this Polynomial expression.12ax^3+20bx^2+32cx

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Question 103613: (((8/2m-4 + 3/5m-10=1/5)))
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Question 103394: i NEED HELP TRYING TI FIGURE THIS OUT.
PERIMETER OF A RECTANGLE - THE WIDTH OF A RECTANGULAR PLAYGROUND IS 2X - 5 FEET, AND THE LENGHT IS 3X + 9 FEET. WRITE A POLYNOMIAL P(X) THAT REPRESENTS THE PERIMETER AND THEN EVALUATE THIS PERIMETER POLYNOMIAL IF X IS 4 FEET
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Question 103626: please provide the simplified results
5x - 5y ÷ 5x - 10y
x2 + 6xy - 16y2 x2 + 10xy + 16y2

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Question 103494: state the slope for the y and x intercept in the equation y=1/2x
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Question 103453: I have started working on this problem, but am not sure if I did it right. Can you help me?

________X___+_7________
x+5)x^2 - 2x -35
x^2 +5
_________
-7x -35
-7x -35
__________
0

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Question 103760: Factor the expression, if possible.
36 a4 + 169b4
Please enter "prime ", if the expression cannot be factored.
The number 4 next to the "a" is suppose to be to the power 4 and so does the 4 next the variable "b"
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Question 103731: Could someone please help me with this equation??? -=
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Question 103730: Could someone lend me a little help. I am not sure what I am doing on this equation. What values for x must be excluded in the following fraction?
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Question 103761: Factor the expression, if possible:
81 a 4 b - b 5
Please enter "prime ", if the expression cannot be factored.
th 4 next to the "a" is to the power of 4, and so is the 5 next to the "b" its to the power of 5
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Question 103776: Factor the expression, if possible.
x^4 - 1296
Please enter "prime ", if the expression cannot be factored.

i know this is a perfect square because 36*36=1296 but how do i factor it my online assignment i put (x^2+36)(x^2-36) and it says its incorrect then i factor that which is (x+6)(x+6)(x-6)(x+6) and it says it wrong what is the asnwer???HELP ME PLZZZ

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Question 103714: Factor the following:
x^6 + 8x^3 -20
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Question 103777: Factor the polynomial, if possible
X^4-81

i put on my answer sheet online (x^2-9)(x^2+9) and t says incorreect the i factor that to (x^2+9)(x-3)(x+3) and it still says incorrect ????????

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Question 103778: Factor the expression, if possible.
x^4 - 16
Please enter "prime ", if the expression cannot be factored.

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Question 103787: Factor the expression, if possible.
x^4 - 1296

Please enter "prime ", if the expression cannot be factored.

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Question 103798: factor the trinomial.
m^2 + 4mn - 12n^2

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Question 103798: factor the trinomial.
m^2 + 4mn - 12n^2

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Question 103799: Level 1, General Polynomials, Degree 2
Write your answer in the form (ay + b) (cy +d) .... (ey +f)
New Problem, Factor:

- 4 y2 - y + 3

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Question 103800: Level 1, General Polynomials, Degree 2
Write your answer in the form (as + b) (cs +d) .... (es +f)
New Problem, Factor:

15 s2 - 19 s + 6

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Question 103801: - 8 w2 + 6 w + 5

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Question 103802: New Problem, Factor:

15 v2 - 31 v + 10

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Question 103807: factor the trinomial . Factor out -1 first.
-b^2+8b-12
(-b+6)(b-2)
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Question 103727: could someone please help me on this equation i am stumped. /
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Question 103720: Could someone please help me with this word problem???The profit on a watch is given by Where x is the number of watches sold per day. How many watches were sold on a day when there was a $50 loss?

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