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Question 83488: I'm confused on how you solve the following question:
63x^15y^9 (all of that over the following) 7xy^11
that whole equation inside the square root symbol
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Question 83606: please simplify this radical expression. -3sqrt180h^4
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Question 83606: please simplify this radical expression. -3sqrt180h^4
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Question 83781: 2x squared + 12x +18
is inside the square root sign
can you please help me
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Question 83783: what is the radical expression in it's simplest form for the square root of 108
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Question 83632: Suppose you live 4.4 miles from a hill. From your home you see a plane directly above the hill. Your angle of elevation to the plane is 30 degrees. What is the plane's altitude?
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Question 83785: Please help me solve. Subtract. Express your answer in the simplest form.
5x-3 over 6 - x+3 over 6

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Question 83902: how do you simplify the square root of 5 plus 1 all over the square root of 3 minus 2?
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Question 83934: I would appreciate some input on this. My solutions are way off.
The function f(x) = 29x^1/3
models the number of plant species, f(x), on the islands of the Galapagos in terms of the area, x, in square miles, of a particular island.
What is the area of a Galapagos island that has 87 species of plants?
What is the area of a Galapagos island that has 58 species of plants?
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Question 83979: Please help! I can't figure this one out. Thanks
Simplify. Assume all variables represents positive numbers.
square root x^4y^3
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Question 83988: THE SQUARE ROOT OF 6 X THE SQUARE ROOT OF 6
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Question 84046: rationalize the denominator for the expression square root 5 + square root of 55 all over the square root of 5
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Question 84041: what is 7 plus or minus the square root of 24 over 2?

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Question 83776: 5 radical of 3 times 2 radical of 3???
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Question 84162: Solve t2- 2t + 1 = 49 by takin the square root of each side.
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Question 84138: while the radical symbol is widely used, converting to rational exponents has its advantages. Explain an advantage of rational exponents over the radical sign. Include in your answer an example of an equation easier to solve as a rational exponent rather then a radical sign.
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Question 84238: Solve the equation. Check for extraneous solutions.
Square root of (x+6)=x
A. no solution C. 3,-2
B -2 D. 3
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Question 84297: do you the answer to the problem ? And Can You Show the Work
x-1 x
---+-----
2x x+3
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Question 84334: Square root of x+56=x
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Question 84365: Simplify.
(2xSQRT2x)(3SQRT5x)
my answer 6x^2SQRT10x
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Question 84367: Use a calculator to approximate SQRT3/5 to the nearest hundredth.
I do not know how to do this onmy calculator, please help?
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Question 84371: Simplify. SQRT7/100
I get 7SQRT100/100
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Question 84371: Simplify. SQRT7/100
I get 7SQRT100/100
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Question 84370: Simplify. SQRT108 I get 10.39 but I know this is wrong. Pleae help me?
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Question 84370: Simplify. SQRT108 I get 10.39 but I know this is wrong. Pleae help me?
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Question 84369: Evaluate -3SQRT64 , if possible.
-8 is what I got.
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Question 84369: Evaluate -3SQRT64 , if possible.
-8 is what I got.
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Question 84368: Determine whether SQRT49/100 is rational or irrational.
It is Rational right?
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Question 83633: A ranger spots a forest fire while on a 45-meter observation tower. The angle of depression from the tower to the fire is 12 degrees. To the nearest meter, how far is the fire from the base of the tower?
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Question 84436: 2+2=?
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Question 84661:
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Question 84607: Simplify by combining like terms, I am stuck help!!!
x root of 18-3 root of 8x^2
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Question 84796: Evaluate -3SQRT64 , if possible.
the3 is a very little 3.
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Question 84805: Hello, I am unable to start this problem in which I must simplify
radical 12a^3/25
Thank you for your help
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Question 84804: I am having some trouble simplifying the radical expression

index is 4, and the radicand is 32m^11
Thank you for your help
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Question 84909: Solve each equation. Check the solutions.
2x-3=x-3
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Question 84877: Please help I have no idea how to solve this problem!
3√2 over x = √3 over 4√5
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Question 85292: Help! I'm having difficulties figuring this one out...
(sq.root of 3 + sq.root of 5)(sq.root of 3 + sq.root of 5) = ???
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Question 85294: Help!
What is the perimeter of the triangle whose sides are:
4, sqrt.of 5 - sqrt.of 3, and sqrt.of 5 + sqrt. of 3?
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Question 85297: Help!
What is sqrt. of 63 – 2sqrt. of 28 + 5sqrt. of 7 ?
Thanks!!
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Question 85293: Help!!
What is the sq.root of 63 - 2sq.rt.of 28 + 5sq.rt. of 7?
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Question 85391: Please help with this problem:
-12SQRT8 + 7SQRT18 + 2SQRT50 =
I'm stumped! Thank you!
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Question 85363: How do I solve 2/3x = the square root of 24x - 128?
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Question 85456: SqRt5 - SqRt2 / SqRt3 - SqRt2

This is not in a textbook it was a question on a test and I am curious what the answer is and it is worked out.

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Question 85463: Hello, I've been trying to solve this equation but it seems I can only get down to simplifying it. Please help =)
SOLVE THE EQUATION SYMBOLICALLY
sqrt(x+6) + sqrt(2-x) = 4
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