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Question 113456: CAN SOME ONE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM.
1/4=3- 2x-1
_______ OR 1/4=3-2X-1DIVIDED BY X+2
x+2

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Question 113750: decompose into a partial fraction
3x^2+15x+8/(x+1)(x+2)(x-3)

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Question 113836: Find the slope of the line containing the following points: (1,3), (5,-3)
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Question 113854: Could you please show the steps and solution to this statement:
Find the slope and the intercept of the following equation:
4x+3y=12
Thanks in advance!

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Question 113863: My question pertains to solving linear equations using subsitution method.
Solve:
5x+2y = 0
x-3y = 0
Please show me detailed steps on doing a problem of this type - Thank you kindly!

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Question 113934: Identify the vertex of the parabola defined by y = 2x(squared)+8x+9
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Question 113940: Identify the solutions to the equation 4x(squared)-20x= -25 by completing the square.
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Question 114032This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate algebra Concepts and Applications
: Simplify (16X^3/Y^8)^1/2This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate algebra Concepts and Applications

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Question 114061: Ok, I have been trying to solve this problem for a while. The problem is (6x-4)^2=40. The directions say to solve, and I have foiled the quanity and tried to factor, I have tried to take the square roots, and I can't seem to figure it out.
The problem is - (6x-4)^2=40
Please help.
Thanks

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Question 114061: Ok, I have been trying to solve this problem for a while. The problem is (6x-4)^2=40. The directions say to solve, and I have foiled the quanity and tried to factor, I have tried to take the square roots, and I can't seem to figure it out.
The problem is - (6x-4)^2=40
Please help.
Thanks

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Question 114065This question is from textbook algebra 2
:
1/a+1/2=2/a
This question is from textbook algebra 2

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Question 114232: 27^1/3 * 9^3/3
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Question 114358: I need help finding the zeros of the function algebraically.
f(x)=2x2-7x-30

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Question 114655This question is from textbook Algebra 2
: x+ the squareroot of 5 divided by x minus (-) the square root of five is the problem. i multiplied the top and bottom by the conjugate of the denominator. and then i got x plus x squareroot of 5 plus x squaroot of 5 plus the squareroot of 25 and on the bottom i got x plus x square root of 5 minus x square root of five minus square root of 25. i am not sure if i combined my terms right with the radicals.
same thing with problem # 31- (same type of problem)
This question is from textbook Algebra 2

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Question 114737: Solve by elinimation
1/3x+2/1=2/1
2/3x-3/5y=1/5
Solve by elinimation
x-y=-13
9x-4y=-97
Solve by substitution
x+y=7
y=x-1

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Question 115063: A. Graph the function f(x) = –3x + 7. Be sure to properly label the graph, which includes labeling the axes and the line with its equation.

B. Graph the function f(x) = –3x2 + x – 5. Be sure to properly label the graph, which includes labeling the axes and the graph with its equation.

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Question 115231: If h(x) = f(x) – 3, what would the new coordinates of P be after the shift? I need an anser in (x,y) form. The instructor would talk about the problems, but I am one where you see one, then I can do one. Please help. Thank you.
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Question 115235This question is from textbook Algebra and trigonometry structure and method
: how much pure antifreeze must be added to 12L of a 40% solution of antifreeze to obtain a 60% solution?This question is from textbook Algebra and trigonometry structure and method

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Question 115234This question is from textbook Algebra and trigonometry structure and method
:
how much pure antifreeze must be added to 12L of a 40% solution of antifreeze to obtain a 60& solution?
This question is from textbook Algebra and trigonometry structure and method

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Question 115341This question is from textbook Blitzer
: i have no idea where to begin on these kind of problems. Any help would be deeply appreciated. I have 5 of these to work before Saturday pm and today is Friday.
Find the horizontal and vertical asymptotes of the following. Type “none” if the function does not have an asymptote.
f(x)= 2x-3 / x^ + 2
Answer:
Horizontal:
Vertical:
g (x) = 5x / x - 1
Answer:
Horizontal:
Vertical:
This question is from textbook Blitzer

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Question 114045: how do you graph y=-2 times 5 to the x power.?
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Question 115390: please! I need help solving a couple homework question.
1. Find a formula for the inverse of f(x)= 4x-3
2. find g o f (x) if f(x)=x^2 +3x and g(x)=2x-1
3. Convert b=log37 (the 3 is small and at the bottom of log) to an exponential equation

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Question 115482: Write in Simplist form.
-15x cubed y cubed OVER -20xy to the 4th power

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Question 115728: I Need to Find The Range Of The Given Function.
f(x)=-4x^2-24x-41
I graphed it on my calculator but i don't know how to find my range or y-values help me please thank you.

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Question 115728: I Need to Find The Range Of The Given Function.
f(x)=-4x^2-24x-41
I graphed it on my calculator but i don't know how to find my range or y-values help me please thank you.

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Question 115775This question is from textbook
: I have asked a couple of questions can some one please answer them i not sure why no one has not answered them PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE I TRULY NEED SOME HELP THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!This question is from textbook

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Question 115763: solve:
1) x^1/5=-2 2) square root 2x+15=x+2 / note the 2x+15 is under a square root.
can some please help me thank you.

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Question 115845This question is from textbook
: Science and medicine. The combined resistance of two resistors R1 and R2 in a parallel circuit is given by the formula.
R1= 1
---------
1 + 1
---- ----
R1 R2
Simplify Formula.
This question is from textbook

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Question 116134: Algebra I Unit 2 Assignment
Money Problem
Phil T. Rich has $100 and spends $3.00 of it per day. Ernest Worker has only $20 but is adding to it at a rate of $5.00 per day. Let x be the number of days that have passed.
a. Write the definition of x. Then write two expressions, one representing how much Phil has after x days and the other representing how much Ernest has after x days.
b. Who has more money , and how much more, after:
i. 1 week ii. 2 weeks
c. After how many days will each have the same amount of money?
Write and solve an equation to find this number of days.
d. Show that each actually does have the same amount of money after the number of days you calculated in part c.
{You must show each step of your math work and write an explanation describing the steps you followed to arrive at your answer and why you chose each step, even if you did mental math or used a calculator}
I think I have A and B
A Phill 100-(3x)
Ernest 20+(5x)
B
Phill 79 58
Ernest 55 90
Please Help me

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Question 116634: True or False?
The expression x(squared)-3x-10 / x-5 is exactly the same as the expression x+ 2
Justify your answer

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Question 116693: Graph this rational function finding the asymptotes,zeros,y-intercept, and other points as needed.

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Question 116693: Graph this rational function finding the asymptotes,zeros,y-intercept, and other points as needed.

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Question 116773: Solve by using the quadratic formula: 3x^2+4x-15=0
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Question 116773: Solve by using the quadratic formula: 3x^2+4x-15=0
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Question 116774: Find the coordinates of the vertex: y=-2(x+2)^2 +2
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Question 116777: find the real roots of the equation by graphing: y=2x^2+2x-4
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Question 116777: find the real roots of the equation by graphing: y=2x^2+2x-4
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Question 116779: Show me how to graph y=x^2+5x+3
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Question 116322: Can you please help me with this problem?
Find all the Rational zeros of each function:


h(x)=



this is how far i got:

h(x) =
h(-x) =
h(x) has 1 sign change
h(-x) has 2 sign changes
h(x) has 1 or 0 possible positive real roots
h(x) has 2 or more possible negative real roots.
p/q = +_ ( where the plus sign is over the minus sign in front of the number)
+_ 1, +_ 2 / +_ 1

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Question 116815: If f(x) = 2x + 3 and g(x) = (x - 3)/2, what is the value of f[g(-5)]?
If f(x) = 5x - 7, what is f -1(x)?

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Question 116857:
5 + 1
___ _____
x-3 x+5

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Question 117224: please solve it will be greatly appreciated:
solve equation or inequality:
9+2/m=47/m

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Question 117324: can you help me with this problem? A parabola is congruent to y=x^2 and has x-intercepts 1 and 5. determine the coordinates of the vertex
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Question 117333: will you please solve this problem it will be greatly appreciated
solve: (x)/(x-2)= 7/5

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Question 117333: will you please solve this problem it will be greatly appreciated
solve: (x)/(x-2)= 7/5

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