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Question 168807: Cell Division: One leukemic cell injected into a healthy mouse will divide into two cells in about 1/2 day. At the end of the day these two cells will divide again, with the doubling process continuing each 1/2 until there are 1 billion cells, at which time the mouse dies. On which day after the experiment is started does this happen?
I'm having a horrible time coming up with a formula for this problem.
I would appreciate any help you can give me on this one.
Thank you so much, ahead of time!
: Cell Division: One leukemic cell injected into a healthy mouse will divide into two cells in about 1/2 day. At the end of the day these two cells will divide again, with the doubling process continuing each 1/2 until there are 1 billion cells, at which time the mouse dies. On which day after the experiment is started does this happen?
I'm having a horrible time coming up with a formula for this problem.
I would appreciate any help you can give me on this one.
Thank you so much, ahead of time!

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Question 168611This question is from textbook
: What is the sum of all multiples of 6 that are strictly between 3128 and 51804?This question is from textbook
: What is the sum of all multiples of 6 that are strictly between 3128 and 51804?
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Question 167753: Miku and John began biking from the same place on the same road, heading in the same direction. Each day, Miku bikes 25 miles. John bikes 5 miles the first day, 8 miles the second day and so on. Each day, biking three more miles than he biked the previous day. If they began on July 1, on waht date did John passed Miku?
I got the answer with a table but i dont know how to show it into algebraic equation.
How do you change John's pattern into an equation?
5,13,24,38,56,76,99,125...........
My work so far:
Miku= 25x x = days
John= 5+(5+3)+(5+3+3)+(5+3+3+3).....
5x+???= nth term

so far, the only part of the equation ive figured out is the 5x....
though i think that there should be a disributive property in the equation.
Im really confused and have been working this problem for hours.
I really need help.: Miku and John began biking from the same place on the same road, heading in the same direction. Each day, Miku bikes 25 miles. John bikes 5 miles the first day, 8 miles the second day and so on. Each day, biking three more miles than he biked the previous day. If they began on July 1, on waht date did John passed Miku?
I got the answer with a table but i dont know how to show it into algebraic equation.
How do you change John's pattern into an equation?
5,13,24,38,56,76,99,125...........
My work so far:
Miku= 25x x = days
John= 5+(5+3)+(5+3+3)+(5+3+3+3).....
5x+???= nth term

so far, the only part of the equation ive figured out is the 5x....
though i think that there should be a disributive property in the equation.
Im really confused and have been working this problem for hours.
I really need help.
Click here to see answer by scott8148(2725)

Question 166889: Two numbers have a difference of 10 and the sum of 34. What are the numbers?: Two numbers have a difference of 10 and the sum of 34. What are the numbers?
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Question 166647: you are building an addition on to your house. you only have enough money to buy 70 feet or exterior building materials. one side will be against the original house, so you only have to have materials for 3 sides. what would be the dimensions of the additon needed to give the maximim area? the is the maximum area?

thank you i really need help: you are building an addition on to your house. you only have enough money to buy 70 feet or exterior building materials. one side will be against the original house, so you only have to have materials for 3 sides. what would be the dimensions of the additon needed to give the maximim area? the is the maximum area?

thank you i really need help
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Question 166155: How to derive Nth term of the following series?
1,3,6,10,15,21.........upto n terms 25!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: How to derive Nth term of the following series?
1,3,6,10,15,21.........upto n terms 25!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Question 166043: COMPLETE THE ORDERED PAIRS:
2X+3Y=7
(0, ) (2, ) ( ,3)
: COMPLETE THE ORDERED PAIRS:
2X+3Y=7
(0, ) (2, ) ( ,3)

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Question 165715: mary has 36 bill in her piers, 10 bills and 20 bills in total 460 dollars,
how many 10 and 20 bills are in her piers
: mary has 36 bill in her piers, 10 bills and 20 bills in total 460 dollars,
how many 10 and 20 bills are in her piers

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Question 165495: I need a little help!!
Find the sum of the first 20 terms of this series
1 + 8 + 64 + 512 . . . .
I figured out this is a geometric series with a ratio of 8.
The formula I'm using is Sn=t1(1-r^n)/1-r
This is what I have so far S20=1(1-(8)^20)/1-8
Is this right so far? And what do I do with the -7 as a denominator?: I need a little help!!
Find the sum of the first 20 terms of this series
1 + 8 + 64 + 512 . . . .
I figured out this is a geometric series with a ratio of 8.
The formula I'm using is Sn=t1(1-r^n)/1-r
This is what I have so far S20=1(1-(8)^20)/1-8
Is this right so far? And what do I do with the -7 as a denominator?
Click here to see answer by Alan3354(1218)

Question 165484: 1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128... Find the 24th term: 1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128... Find the 24th term
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Question 165152: calculate the 12th term using the formula 2-5a: calculate the 12th term using the formula 2-5a
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Question 164633: i have this question t(n)=4n-3 and it says write down the first five terms of the sequence. i do not understand how to find the terms of this sequence.: i have this question t(n)=4n-3 and it says write down the first five terms of the sequence. i do not understand how to find the terms of this sequence.
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Question 164464: I need help figuring out the next number in this sequence. the problem is... 3;9;81;6;561 : I need help figuring out the next number in this sequence. the problem is... 3;9;81;6;561
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Question 164324: how many 1's are between the numbers 1-500 ? I have tried to rite down all the numbers that have the number 1 in them and i came up with 150. Am I rite ? I am in 5th grade and this is for a study guide for a math tournament .: how many 1's are between the numbers 1-500 ? I have tried to rite down all the numbers that have the number 1 in them and i came up with 150. Am I rite ? I am in 5th grade and this is for a study guide for a math tournament .
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Question 164048: i realy need a little help with this:
1+2+3+4+5+6...... find the sum of the 20th term? : i realy need a little help with this:
1+2+3+4+5+6...... find the sum of the 20th term?
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Question 163437This question is from textbook College Algebra
: Three solutions to the equation Ax-By-Cz-5=0 are (2,4,-1),(3,6,-2), and(-2,-9,-4). Find C.This question is from textbook College Algebra
: Three solutions to the equation Ax-By-Cz-5=0 are (2,4,-1),(3,6,-2), and(-2,-9,-4). Find C.
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Question 162259: 5y-7/2+4x-3/6=18-5x: 5y-7/2+4x-3/6=18-5x
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Question 161829This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to
do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic
sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is 7/12,1_1/3,2_1/12,2_5/6,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to
were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants
me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.
An arithmetic sequence happens when the difference between successive terms is always the same (i.e. you get the next terms by adding or subtracting the same number to the previous one)
Quick example 1, 7, 13, 19
1+6=7+6=13+6=19....in this case the common difference is 6
Now in your situation you want to see if the numbers in your sequence are increasing by the same number.
1. When dealing with fractions and mixed numbers it is always a good idea to change mixed numbers to improper fractions
2. When dealing with fractions and arithmetic sequences you should first make sure all fraction have the same denominator...
1st term: 7/12
2nd term: 1_1/3=4/3 * (4/4)=16/12
3rd term: 2_1/12=25/12
4th term: 2_5/6=17/6 * (2/2)=34/12
Now find the difference between the 2nd term and 1st term: 16/12 - 7/12 = 9/12
Find the difference between the 3rd term and the 2nd term: 25/12 - 16/12= 9/12
And the difference between the 4th term and 3rd term is also 9/12
Therefore, the sequence is arithmetic and the common difference is 9/12This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to
do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic
sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is 7/12,1_1/3,2_1/12,2_5/6,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to
were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants
me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.
An arithmetic sequence happens when the difference between successive terms is always the same (i.e. you get the next terms by adding or subtracting the same number to the previous one)
Quick example 1, 7, 13, 19
1+6=7+6=13+6=19....in this case the common difference is 6
Now in your situation you want to see if the numbers in your sequence are increasing by the same number.
1. When dealing with fractions and mixed numbers it is always a good idea to change mixed numbers to improper fractions
2. When dealing with fractions and arithmetic sequences you should first make sure all fraction have the same denominator...
1st term: 7/12
2nd term: 1_1/3=4/3 * (4/4)=16/12
3rd term: 2_1/12=25/12
4th term: 2_5/6=17/6 * (2/2)=34/12
Now find the difference between the 2nd term and 1st term: 16/12 - 7/12 = 9/12
Find the difference between the 3rd term and the 2nd term: 25/12 - 16/12= 9/12
And the difference between the 4th term and 3rd term is also 9/12
Therefore, the sequence is arithmetic and the common difference is 9/12
Click here to see answer by eperette(63)

Question 161819This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to
do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic
sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is 2.1,4.2,8.4,17.6,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to
were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants
me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.
This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to
do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic
sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is 2.1,4.2,8.4,17.6,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to
were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants
me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.

Click here to see answer by Mariah24(4)

Question 161822This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to
do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic
sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is 18,24,30,36,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to
were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants
me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to
do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic
sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is 18,24,30,36,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to
were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants
me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.
Click here to see answer by Mariah24(4)

Question 161823This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to
do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic
sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is -31,-22,-13,-4,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to
were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants
me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to
do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic
sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is -31,-22,-13,-4,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to
were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants
me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.
Click here to see answer by checkley77(3412)

Question 161818This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to
do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic
sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is -15,-11,-7,-3,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to
were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants
me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.
This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to
do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic
sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is -15,-11,-7,-3,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to
were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants
me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.

Click here to see answer by scott8148(2725)

Question 161612: Please help my 7th grade son figure out how to answer the following:
determine the general term for the following sequence:
1, 2/5, 1/3, 4/13, 5/17, .....
we figured out the differences and got: .6, 0.66, .03, .01 (decreases at a variable rate) please help!!!!!
: Please help my 7th grade son figure out how to answer the following:
determine the general term for the following sequence:
1, 2/5, 1/3, 4/13, 5/17, .....
we figured out the differences and got: .6, 0.66, .03, .01 (decreases at a variable rate) please help!!!!!

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Question 161554This question is from textbook Arithmetic Sequences
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is 17,6,5,4,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.This question is from textbook Arithmetic Sequences
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is 17,6,5,4,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.
Click here to see answer by Alan3354(1218)

Question 161556This question is from textbook Arithmetic Sequences
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is 10,12,15,18,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.This question is from textbook Arithmetic Sequences
: Please can you help me with Arithmetic Sequences because I don't know how to do it. The problem say determine whether each sequence is an arithmetic sequence. If it is, state the common difference.
The problem is 10,12,15,18,....
Thanks for your help because I don't get how to do it so if you help me out to were I can do it on my own then thanks a lot.It's on page 236 my teacher wants me to do all the even numbers on the practice and apply.
Click here to see answer by Earlsdon(3719)

Question 161287: Find the first 10 terms of each sequence:
An=An-1+2xAn-2
A1 = 1 A2 = 5: Find the first 10 terms of each sequence:
An=An-1+2xAn-2
A1 = 1 A2 = 5
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Question 161213: solve this problem please...what is the next sequence-- 1,2,6,42,1806,...: solve this problem please...what is the next sequence-- 1,2,6,42,1806,...
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Question 161137This question is from textbook crossing the river with dogs,problem solving for college students

: rita has two more than three times the number of baseball cards then ben has. if rita gave ben 12 card,they would have the same number of cards. how many cards did rita start with?This question is from textbook crossing the river with dogs,problem solving for college students

: rita has two more than three times the number of baseball cards then ben has. if rita gave ben 12 card,they would have the same number of cards. how many cards did rita start with?
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Question 160195: If Steven can mix 20 drinks in 5 min, Sue can mix 20 drinks in 10 min, and Jack can mix drinks in 15 min. How much time will it take all 3 of them working together to mix the 20 drinks?
The answer is 2 min and 44 seconds, but I don't know how.: If Steven can mix 20 drinks in 5 min, Sue can mix 20 drinks in 10 min, and Jack can mix drinks in 15 min. How much time will it take all 3 of them working together to mix the 20 drinks?
The answer is 2 min and 44 seconds, but I don't know how.
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Question 159834: 2m^4 - 2mn^3: 2m^4 - 2mn^3
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Question 159126: an arithmetic sequence has t(8)=1056and t(13)=116. What is t(5): an arithmetic sequence has t(8)=1056and t(13)=116. What is t(5)
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Question 158587: im confused on how rto wokr this sequence out
0,14, 52, 126, 248
i have tried n cubed but cannot find the answer?
: im confused on how rto wokr this sequence out
0,14, 52, 126, 248
i have tried n cubed but cannot find the answer?

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Question 154683: Homework Options

A. 45 minutes a day (180 days)
B. 1 second a day, then double the seconds everyday for 30 days. Then no more for the rest of the year.
Which option is better a or b?
180x45=8100 minutes/60=135 hours

i cannot find out how to get option b: Homework Options

A. 45 minutes a day (180 days)
B. 1 second a day, then double the seconds everyday for 30 days. Then no more for the rest of the year.
Which option is better a or b?
180x45=8100 minutes/60=135 hours

i cannot find out how to get option b
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Question 157709: The angles of a rectangular triangle are the terms of an arithmetic sequence. Calculate these angles.: The angles of a rectangular triangle are the terms of an arithmetic sequence. Calculate these angles.
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Question 152401This question is from textbook Algebra 2
: I need help with my math ASAP!. My teacher sucks at teacher algebra 2!. so if you can place help me that would be great.This question is from textbook Algebra 2
: I need help with my math ASAP!. My teacher sucks at teacher algebra 2!. so if you can place help me that would be great.
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Question 157604: The angles of a rectangular triangle are the terms of an arithmetic sequence. Calculate these angles.: The angles of a rectangular triangle are the terms of an arithmetic sequence. Calculate these angles.
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Question 156348: Trying to find the series for my son's "Chicago Math" 7th grade class. It's an exponetial series with the following (x,y) points (1,1), (2,3), (3,6), (4,10), (nth,?).
Help if you can, Thanks! : Trying to find the series for my son's "Chicago Math" 7th grade class. It's an exponetial series with the following (x,y) points (1,1), (2,3), (3,6), (4,10), (nth,?).
Help if you can, Thanks!
Click here to see answer by Earlsdon(3719)

Question 155500: What is the sequence patten and identify the sequences as arithmetic, geometric , or neither.
1. 3,6,12,24,...
2. 1,3,5,7,...
3. 1,2,6,24,...
4. 0,7,14,21,...: What is the sequence patten and identify the sequences as arithmetic, geometric , or neither.
1. 3,6,12,24,...
2. 1,3,5,7,...
3. 1,2,6,24,...
4. 0,7,14,21,...
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Question 155470: 3,0,4,2,8
what comes next?: 3,0,4,2,8
what comes next?
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Question 155130: I need to know what number comes next in this sequence and why.
9,73,241,561,1081,1849,_?__: I need to know what number comes next in this sequence and why.
9,73,241,561,1081,1849,_?__
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