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Question 198646: x[squared]=9-y[squared]
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Question 198907: What is the parabola graph of y^2=10x
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Question 198904: what is the parabola graph of 6x^2=5y
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Question 198908: Hi my name is Liz I need help with this question
What are the coordinates of the foci of the graph of the equation 4x2+16y2=16?

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Question 198906: What is the parabola graph of x-1/8y^2=0
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Question 198968This question is from textbook
: How do you graph (x-4)^2/16-(y+4)^2/16=1This question is from textbook

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Question 198968This question is from textbook
: How do you graph (x-4)^2/16-(y+4)^2/16=1This question is from textbook

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Question 198967This question is from textbook
: How do you graph the eqauation (x+6)^2/4+(y-7)^2/1=1This question is from textbook

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Question 199948: What is the equation for a circle with a diameter having the following endpoints: N(0,1) and Q(18,1)?
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Question 200519: Find the equation of the circle which has a diameter whose endpoints are (-6,3) and (2,5)
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Question 200474: I have two equations that I cant seem to solve because I dont understand. I have been trying to solve for two days, yes I am very rusty with this it has ben over 10yrs since I had to do algebra. If you could please help it wold be greatly appreciated. Tahnk you. Nakia
x^2+y^2+10x+14y+73=0
also
36x^2+36y^2+48x-36y-11=0
the directions for this equation tells me to find the center and length of a radius of each circle

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Question 200397: i need to find the domain, intercepts and any asymptotes of f(x)=(x^2+3X-4)/(x+1) but when i graph it it's a hyperbola and its throwing me off!! please help!!
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Question 201030: not sure if in right area but can someone help me with this problem
An open box is to be constructed from a piece of cardboard that is 30in. by 30in. by cutting a square out of each corner and folding up the sides. What are the dimensions of the box that will yield the maximum volume?

so confused
thanks

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Question 201030: not sure if in right area but can someone help me with this problem
An open box is to be constructed from a piece of cardboard that is 30in. by 30in. by cutting a square out of each corner and folding up the sides. What are the dimensions of the box that will yield the maximum volume?

so confused
thanks

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Question 201030: not sure if in right area but can someone help me with this problem
An open box is to be constructed from a piece of cardboard that is 30in. by 30in. by cutting a square out of each corner and folding up the sides. What are the dimensions of the box that will yield the maximum volume?

so confused
thanks

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Question 201193: please help me find the x intercepts of a parabola
Y=x^2-9x+18

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Question 201468: Please help me. I have to graph these and find what is a parabola, ellipse , hyperbola etc.... 3xsquared+5x-30=0................................. 5xsquared+8xsquared+22+11y+27=49
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Question 201741: Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola given by the equation (x-9)^2=-(y+8)?
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Question 201859: Can someone please help me with this problem.
State whether the paraabola opens upward or downward.
f(x)=-x^2-18

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Question 201859: Can someone please help me with this problem.
State whether the paraabola opens upward or downward.
f(x)=-x^2-18

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Question 201945This question is from textbook algebra 1
: how do you solve -x^2-6x+9=0This question is from textbook algebra 1

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Question 201722: how do you prove that the in-centre of a triangle, whose base length = b
and sum of the length of the other two sides = c, is an ellipse?

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Question 202175This question is from textbook algebra and trigonometry
: by sketching graphs, find the number of real solutions the system has.
4x^2+9y^2=36
2x+3y=6
This question is from textbook algebra and trigonometry

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Question 202209This question is from textbook algebra 2 and triogonometry
: How do you graph xy=10 and can you explain it.This question is from textbook algebra 2 and triogonometry

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Question 202209This question is from textbook algebra 2 and triogonometry
: How do you graph xy=10 and can you explain it.This question is from textbook algebra 2 and triogonometry

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Question 202346: identify the following conic. that is, is it a circle, parabola, hyperbola, or ellipse? show why. x^2 - 4y^2 - 4x - 24y =48
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Question 202383: Can anyone help me with ANY of these problems? Please!

1) Solve the following system.
x^2 + y^2 = 25
2x + y = 10
The solution set {(___,___),(___,___)}

2) Complete the following item based on the given information.
The volume of a box(V) varies directly with its length(l). Using k for the constant of proportionality, express the relationship between V and l if V varies directly with l.
V = _______

3) Complete the following item based on the given information.
The volume of a box(V) varies directly with its length(l). If one of the boxes has a volume of 325 cubic inches and a length of 13 inches, what is the constant of proportionality for the group of boxes?
k = ________

4) Complete the following item based on the given information.
The volume of a box(V) varies directly with its length(l). If a box in the group has a length of 25 inches and k = 15, what is its volume?
_____ cubic inches

5) Complete the following item based on the given information.
The volume of a box(V) varies directly with its length(l). If a box in the group has a length of 30 inches, and the girth of 20 inches (perimeter of the side formed by the width and height), what is its height? Use k = 24. (Hint: Volume = length * width * height. Solve for length, and substitute into the equation for constant of proportionality.)
____ inches or ____ inches

Thanks for all your help,
~Sarah

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Question 202383: Can anyone help me with ANY of these problems? Please!

1) Solve the following system.
x^2 + y^2 = 25
2x + y = 10
The solution set {(___,___),(___,___)}

2) Complete the following item based on the given information.
The volume of a box(V) varies directly with its length(l). Using k for the constant of proportionality, express the relationship between V and l if V varies directly with l.
V = _______

3) Complete the following item based on the given information.
The volume of a box(V) varies directly with its length(l). If one of the boxes has a volume of 325 cubic inches and a length of 13 inches, what is the constant of proportionality for the group of boxes?
k = ________

4) Complete the following item based on the given information.
The volume of a box(V) varies directly with its length(l). If a box in the group has a length of 25 inches and k = 15, what is its volume?
_____ cubic inches

5) Complete the following item based on the given information.
The volume of a box(V) varies directly with its length(l). If a box in the group has a length of 30 inches, and the girth of 20 inches (perimeter of the side formed by the width and height), what is its height? Use k = 24. (Hint: Volume = length * width * height. Solve for length, and substitute into the equation for constant of proportionality.)
____ inches or ____ inches

Thanks for all your help,
~Sarah

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Question 202415: Can anyone help me? The directions are:
Choose the correct conic section to fit each equation. Is it a Circle, Ellipse, Parabola, or Hyperbola?

1) x^2 + y^2 = 16

2) (x - 8)^2 + (y - 12)^2 = 25

3) (x^2/9) + (y^2/4) = 1

4) y = (1/8 x^2)

5) x = (1/16 y^2)

6) (x^2/16) - (y^2/4) = 1
7) x^2 - 4y^2 = 100
8) x^2/36 - y^2 = 1

Thanks in advance for all your help. :)
~Sarah~

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Question 202428: Can ANYONE help me with this problem? No one seems to know the foci of this equation. Please Help!!!

(x^2/16)-(y^2/4)= 1


Thank You,
Sarah

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Question 202316: find (a)the directrix, (b)the focus, and (c)the roots of the parabola
y = x^2 - 5x + 4

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Question 202555: hyperbola

find: center, foci, vertices, asymptotes
I can't figure out how to get rid of first 9
elipse
given: vertices(-2,4);(-2,-2) passing through (0,1)
find the equation
I get the answers but my signs are wrong or I get 1/16th instead of 16
plz help

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Question 203347: A toy rocket is shot vertically upward from the ground. Its distance in feet from the ground in "t" seconds is given by h(t)=-16t^2+137t. At what time or times will the rocket be 119 feet from the ground?
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Question 203724: solve the following system of equations:
x^2 + 4y^2=4
(x-1)^2+y^2=1

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Question 203724: solve the following system of equations:
x^2 + 4y^2=4
(x-1)^2+y^2=1

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Question 203834: how do you find the midpoint and the distance of two points which is (1). radical 2 plus (+) 1, radical 2; (2) radical 2 -1 and 2 radical 2?
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Question 203943This question is from textbook algebra for college students
: Graph and solve each ellipse. show your answer step by step.This question is from textbook algebra for college students

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Question 204121: find the coordinates of point c, half way between the points a (5,1) and b(-2,7).
is the answer (1.5,8)????

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Question 204756: Solve the system of equations, thank you
3x + 4y + z = 7
2y + z = 3
-5x + 3y + 8z = -31

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Question 204715: How do you find the answer to this? I understand where the 150 comes from, but not the -3/2.
A farmer has a total of 300 yards of fencing. He wants to enclose a recfield and then divide it into 2 plots with a piece of fencing inside the field parallel to one of the sides. Let x represent the length of the piece of fencing located inside the field. Express teh area of the field as a function of x.
There's a diagram with a rectangle and a line almost halfway through it vertically but a little bit closer to the left side, with x next to it. The answer is A=x(150-3/2x)

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Question 204715: How do you find the answer to this? I understand where the 150 comes from, but not the -3/2.
A farmer has a total of 300 yards of fencing. He wants to enclose a recfield and then divide it into 2 plots with a piece of fencing inside the field parallel to one of the sides. Let x represent the length of the piece of fencing located inside the field. Express teh area of the field as a function of x.
There's a diagram with a rectangle and a line almost halfway through it vertically but a little bit closer to the left side, with x next to it. The answer is A=x(150-3/2x)

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Question 204874This question is from textbook College Algebra
: Identify the center, vertices and foci x^2-10x-2y+19=0This question is from textbook College Algebra

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Question 204938This question is from textbook College Algebra
: Can someone PLEASE HELP me with this problem!!!! PLEASE.
Identify the center, vertices, and foci (if applicable)
x^2-4y^2-4x=0
This question is from textbook College Algebra

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Question 205136: Please help me graph and label all asymptotes of y=2x/x-4
Thank you

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Question 205837: find the vertex, focus & directrix for the following functions:
(y-4)^2 = 20(x-4)
Vertex = ?
focus = ?
directrix x = ?
y^2 - 86 = 12x - 4^2
Vertex = ?
focus = ?
directrix x = ?
(x-9)^2 = 12(y-5)
Vertex = ?
focus = ?
directrix x = ?
x^2 + 40x = 4y - 16
Vertex = ?
focus = ?
directrix x = ?

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