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Question 89845: Evaluate:
[2*2-6] Note: the brackets are absolute value signs.
The answer that I got was -2, but that was not correct

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Question 89819: n-2, 2n, n2(squared), n/2, 2/n
Which of the above gives the greatest value when n is Negative?
What I mainly dont understand is what it means when n is negative. What I think it means is that n=any negative number. Im not sure. Please could you help me. Thank you
PS;If you could, can you send me the working outs also with notes please just so i know how to do it in future.

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Question 84440: Hello...I have several questions, i have worked all of them but do not understand the answer that was given in the back of my book. Here are the questions:
Solve and graph (on a number line)the absolute value inequalities:
(quotations represent absolute value signs)
1. {x +3}>5
my answer is x>2 or x<-8
2.{3x} > -9
is there a soulution since it is -9
3. {6x - 15}> -15
i got x >0 or x < 5.. the book gave the answer as all real numbers...explain please.
4. {2x - 5} - 8 less than or equal to 3
i got x less than or equal to 8 and x is greater than or equal to -3
my book shows the answer as being... {x: -8 less than or equal to x less than or equal to 3}
thank you for your time on this im just really confused about the answers

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Question 90436: If [number] =5. What are the possible values of the number?
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Question 90435: how many birds and lions do you have in your zoo? If there are 30 heads and 100 feet.
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Question 90660: I dont know where I should post this question so here goes....please provide answer and show steps.
The function that relates weight in grams of a crystal (w) to the temperature t in degrees Fahrenheit in which it was grown is as follows (fictitious):
W(t) = 0.8t + 12
Find w(-6).
Thank you

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Question 91346: Would you please solve:
|8-7+2-4| - |3-6+2|

Thanks!

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Question 91347: Pleasehelp solve, I have forgotten how this isdone...
|8-7+2-4|-|3-6+2|
Thank you for your help.

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Question 91084: Evaluate the functions for the values of x. Given as 1,2,4,8,16. Describe the difference in the rate at which each function changes with increasing values of x.
f(x)=3x+2
f(x)=x^2+5x+6
f(x)=x^3+3x^2+2x+1
f(x)=e^x
f(x)=logx
This is for my daughter and I am helping with homework and I need to know I am right or how to explain it

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Question 91996: /3x+2/= 14
/ / means absolute value
This problem has either 2 solutions or "no solutions"

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Question 91996: /3x+2/= 14
/ / means absolute value
This problem has either 2 solutions or "no solutions"

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Question 91996: /3x+2/= 14
/ / means absolute value
This problem has either 2 solutions or "no solutions"

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Question 92019: Please help with this problem:
|11x - 17| > or equal to 21

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Question 92022: Solve, and express the answer in set notation:
|9 - 2x| <5

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Question 92495: If a 4.4 pound of dog food costs $3.52, what is the cost per pound?
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Question 92783: 1/3 | 2x-1|<1
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Question 93932: give the solution set of each equation over the set of real numbers. If there is no solution, explain why?
[q]=-1

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Question 94439: |5b+9|+16=2
when I tried solving, i got 2 answers (b=-23/5, 1) but when i checked the answer it didnt work out

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Question 94439: |5b+9|+16=2
when I tried solving, i got 2 answers (b=-23/5, 1) but when i checked the answer it didnt work out

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Question 94470: 3(2a+5)+2(3-a) ;a=4
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Question 94447: I need help with the following question. My book does not have any examples or show any thing on this type of questions. [] is supposed to be a staight line up and down but I do not know how to due it.
Solve the absolute value equation or indication the equation has no solution. The answers are in solution sets with square roots in them
[2x^2-x-1]=3

Thank you

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Question 94663This question is from textbook
: Trying to understand simplifing of absolute values
|41-38|+6
Is the answer 9?
This question is from textbook

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Question 94662This question is from textbook ALG I
: First time in Alg. Teacher briefly explained. Having trouble understanding simplifing absolute values
chpt. 1 prob. 62
|-6+4|+|3|
This question is from textbook ALG I

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Question 94650: Simplify this question: 4+|3-1|
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Question 94871: 1.find-4+(-3)
2.4+(-4)
3.-3.9+2.5

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Question 94914: Please help me solve this equation.
2/3x=16

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Question 94971: Just unsure about the absolute value of the square root of negative 3.
problem looks kind of like: |-(square root sign here)3|

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Question 95000: Translate the following word phrase into a numerical or algebraic expression:
the absolute value of the difference between m and -15

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Question 95168: a|bx-c|=d
Solve for x. Assume that a, b, c, and d represent positive real numbers.

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Question 95151: -6|5-2y|= -9
From a homework worksheet.

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Question 95526: I need help solving & graphing (on paper) these equations:
1) y=-|x-3|
2)y=|2x+6|
3)y=2|x+2|-3
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Question 96023: Use the ac test to determine if the following trinomial can be factored. If it can be factored, find the values of m and n.
3x^2 + 11x – 4

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Question 96138: -|4.2|
|-7/6|
|2/3|
|14-8|

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Question 96161This question is from textbook Algebra 2
: 2|B+4|=48
I know I need 2 answers I got the first one
2|B+4|=48
-4 -4
__________
2|b|=44
__ __
2 2
|b|=22
and now I forgot how to get the 2nd part, if im right, which i doubt then since i subtracted 4 now i add 4, and get 52? is that right.. please help me understand how to get the 2nd answer!
This question is from textbook Algebra 2

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Question 96161This question is from textbook Algebra 2
: 2|B+4|=48
I know I need 2 answers I got the first one
2|B+4|=48
-4 -4
__________
2|b|=44
__ __
2 2
|b|=22
and now I forgot how to get the 2nd part, if im right, which i doubt then since i subtracted 4 now i add 4, and get 52? is that right.. please help me understand how to get the 2nd answer!
This question is from textbook Algebra 2

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Question 96249: /X/+3=8
solve

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Question 96546: please help me with this problem i forgot how to do this over the summer.
|2n-7|< with this underneath_0

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Question 96780: 4 oranges + 5 apples = $3.56
3 oranges + 4 apples = $2.76
What is the cost of (one apple)?
What is the cost of (one orange)?

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Question 96870This question is from textbook
: how would i graph:
y=[-3x+5]
[ and ] meaning absolute value??????
This question is from textbook

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Question 96870This question is from textbook
: how would i graph:
y=[-3x+5]
[ and ] meaning absolute value??????
This question is from textbook

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Question 96935: /2x-1/ greater than or equal to 0
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Question 97010: A 1994 Almanic lists the diameter of the Earth to br 7,926 miles. Find the length of the Ecuator, rounded to the hundreds place......




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Question 97114: I don't get how you find the absolute value of a fraction. Could you please help me with this?
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Question 97295: simplify this expression
-|-25|=-|(25)= -25

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Question 97295: simplify this expression
-|-25|=-|(25)= -25

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