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Question 153611: Find the Average speed for the given distance and time. Show unit analysis to check units.
In 5 Seconds, an athlete runs 40 feet.
I tried this: time= distance over rate= 5sec= 40 feet over the rate
but I dont what to do from there or if I am even doing that right
: Find the Average speed for the given distance and time. Show unit analysis to check units.
In 5 Seconds, an athlete runs 40 feet.
I tried this: time= distance over rate= 5sec= 40 feet over the rate
but I dont what to do from there or if I am even doing that right

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Question 153248: I need some help on unit multipliers.... the question is 30cm ( )( )= kilo
use two unit multipliers to convert to kilometers
: I need some help on unit multipliers.... the question is 30cm ( )( )= kilo
use two unit multipliers to convert to kilometers

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Question 153242: perform the following conversions using unit factoring.
1. 500mL= L
2. 25cg= g
3. 400mg= kg
: perform the following conversions using unit factoring.
1. 500mL= L
2. 25cg= g
3. 400mg= kg

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Question 152744: At 71 km/h, how far can you travel in 7.5 h? Use unit analysis to check your answer.: At 71 km/h, how far can you travel in 7.5 h? Use unit analysis to check your answer.
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Question 152599: How do you convert kilometers into inches and use unit analysis correctly?: How do you convert kilometers into inches and use unit analysis correctly?
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Question 152353: I had another one before that i got but I don't get this one. I know that 1 Foot per Second = 0.3048 Meters per Second, but i don't know how to use it to find my answer. The question is:
Show and explain how to convert a speed in feet per second into meters per second?
If u could help me i would be very grateful! Thank You
: I had another one before that i got but I don't get this one. I know that 1 Foot per Second = 0.3048 Meters per Second, but i don't know how to use it to find my answer. The question is:
Show and explain how to convert a speed in feet per second into meters per second?
If u could help me i would be very grateful! Thank You

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Question 151945:
(3-z)(4z^3+6x+2)= (4z^3+6x+2) ganna be (64z+6x+2) ok now 6x+2= 8x+64z= 72xz.
now 3-z = 3-1 coz x=-1 and it's = 2 X 72xz= 144xz
:
(3-z)(4z^3+6x+2)= (4z^3+6x+2) ganna be (64z+6x+2) ok now 6x+2= 8x+64z= 72xz.
now 3-z = 3-1 coz x=-1 and it's = 2 X 72xz= 144xz

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Question 151945:
(3-z)(4z^3+6x+2)= (4z^3+6x+2) ganna be (64z+6x+2) ok now 6x+2= 8x+64z= 72xz.
now 3-z = 3-1 coz x=-1 and it's = 2 X 72xz= 144xz
:
(3-z)(4z^3+6x+2)= (4z^3+6x+2) ganna be (64z+6x+2) ok now 6x+2= 8x+64z= 72xz.
now 3-z = 3-1 coz x=-1 and it's = 2 X 72xz= 144xz

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Question 149946: 1.) 2km to feet
2.) 375 yards to meters
3.) 25,200 mm to meter
4.) 85 revolutions over 2 hours to rev over sec
5.) 12 kms. to yards
: 1.) 2km to feet
2.) 375 yards to meters
3.) 25,200 mm to meter
4.) 85 revolutions over 2 hours to rev over sec
5.) 12 kms. to yards

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Question 149391This question is from textbook blitzer
:
what formula used to convert celsius to fahrenheit for 33C
This question is from textbook blitzer
:
what formula used to convert celsius to fahrenheit for 33C

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Question 146487: the world's highest waterfall is the Angel falls in Venezuela.From top to bottom,it measures 3212 feet.Express this in kilometers.: the world's highest waterfall is the Angel falls in Venezuela.From top to bottom,it measures 3212 feet.Express this in kilometers.
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Question 146326: Can you show me how to change 4.50 ounces (oz) to kilograms(kg): Can you show me how to change 4.50 ounces (oz) to kilograms(kg)
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Question 143548: how do you convert 6 ounces to kilograms? can you show me how it was done?: how do you convert 6 ounces to kilograms? can you show me how it was done?
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Question 141334: Convert 0.42 years to days: Convert 0.42 years to days
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Question 139857: 1.) ? L = 130 CL






please help me thanks!!
: 1.) ? L = 130 CL






please help me thanks!!

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Question 139859: 1.) 25cg = mg


Please help me thanks
: 1.) 25cg = mg


Please help me thanks

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Question 139860: 1.) ? KL = 300 L




PLZ help me thanks
: 1.) ? KL = 300 L




PLZ help me thanks

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Question 139421: Do you have any extra problems I can use for an upcoming test on dimensional analysis?: Do you have any extra problems I can use for an upcoming test on dimensional analysis?
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Question 139246: 1) A rectangular garden , with length three times its width, is to be expanded so that both sides are increased by 9 yards
A) f(x)= 4x + 18
B) f(x)= 3x^2 + 81
C) f(x)= 3x^2 + 36x + 81
D) f(x)= 3x^2 + 18x + 81
: 1) A rectangular garden , with length three times its width, is to be expanded so that both sides are increased by 9 yards
A) f(x)= 4x + 18
B) f(x)= 3x^2 + 81
C) f(x)= 3x^2 + 36x + 81
D) f(x)= 3x^2 + 18x + 81

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Question 139250: The Modern Grocery has cashews that sell for $3050 a pound and peanuts that sell for $2.00 a pound. How much of each must Albert, the grocer, mix to get 60 pounds of mixture that he can sell for $3.00 per a pound? Express the problem as a system of linear equations and solve using the method of your choice.: The Modern Grocery has cashews that sell for $3050 a pound and peanuts that sell for $2.00 a pound. How much of each must Albert, the grocer, mix to get 60 pounds of mixture that he can sell for $3.00 per a pound? Express the problem as a system of linear equations and solve using the method of your choice.
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Question 139318:
In the following, write the binary number in base 10.
1011^2 but binary not an exponent.
Choice 'A' 1810
Choice 'B' 1110
Choice 'C' 1410
Choice 'D' 1210
i dont know the answer
:
In the following, write the binary number in base 10.
1011^2 but binary not an exponent.
Choice 'A' 1810
Choice 'B' 1110
Choice 'C' 1410
Choice 'D' 1210
i dont know the answer

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Question 138359: 1. 20 kg = ____ g



help thanks
: 1. 20 kg = ____ g



help thanks

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Question 138361: 1. ____ kL = 300 L




PLZ HELP ME!!!
: 1. ____ kL = 300 L




PLZ HELP ME!!!

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Question 137940: A hockey team played 81 games in a season. They won 1 fewer game than three times the number of ties and lost 8 fewer games than they won. How many games did they win? Lose? Tie?: A hockey team played 81 games in a season. They won 1 fewer game than three times the number of ties and lost 8 fewer games than they won. How many games did they win? Lose? Tie?
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Question 137268: If you have a bucket of water at 10 degree Fahrenheit and another at 10 degree Celsius and drop a 50 cents coin to each, which coin will be the first to reach the bottom of the bucket?: If you have a bucket of water at 10 degree Fahrenheit and another at 10 degree Celsius and drop a 50 cents coin to each, which coin will be the first to reach the bottom of the bucket?
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Question 136466: For the following function C computes the cost in millions of dollars of implementing a city recycling project when x percent of the citizens participate C(x)=1.3x/100-x. Using this model approximatelywhat is the cost if 40% of the citizens participate? Include units with your answer: For the following function C computes the cost in millions of dollars of implementing a city recycling project when x percent of the citizens participate C(x)=1.3x/100-x. Using this model approximatelywhat is the cost if 40% of the citizens participate? Include units with your answer
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Question 135599: I need to convert 15 mi/hr to ft/sec.
I just don't get how to do it. if you could help that would be great thanks.
: I need to convert 15 mi/hr to ft/sec.
I just don't get how to do it. if you could help that would be great thanks.

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Question 132857: If 5 ounces is equal to 140 grams, then 2 pounds of ground meat is equal to how many ounces?
PLEASE HELP this problem is giving me head ache, where do i start? please.
: If 5 ounces is equal to 140 grams, then 2 pounds of ground meat is equal to how many ounces?
PLEASE HELP this problem is giving me head ache, where do i start? please.

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Question 132857: If 5 ounces is equal to 140 grams, then 2 pounds of ground meat is equal to how many ounces?
PLEASE HELP this problem is giving me head ache, where do i start? please.
: If 5 ounces is equal to 140 grams, then 2 pounds of ground meat is equal to how many ounces?
PLEASE HELP this problem is giving me head ache, where do i start? please.

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Question 132802: 3L=?mL: 3L=?mL
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Question 123317This question is from textbook saxon math
: 5 gal 2 qt 1 pt 7 oz
+ 1 gal 1 qt 1 pt 9 oz
This question is from textbook saxon math
: 5 gal 2 qt 1 pt 7 oz
+ 1 gal 1 qt 1 pt 9 oz

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Question 122789This question is from textbook Algebra 1/2
: I really do not get how to do problems like these. Here it is: Use two (2) unit multipliers to convert 6200 centimeters to kilometers.This question is from textbook Algebra 1/2
: I really do not get how to do problems like these. Here it is: Use two (2) unit multipliers to convert 6200 centimeters to kilometers.
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Question 122113: I am horrible at math. Can you please help solve.
Suppose that N= cuberoot x plus 2 models the number of cases of an infection, in millions, of a disease x years from now.
a) Approximately how many cases of the infection will there be 16 years from now?

Answer:

Show your work here:
b) In approximately how many years will there be 7 million cases?
Answer:

Show your work here:
: I am horrible at math. Can you please help solve.
Suppose that N= cuberoot x plus 2 models the number of cases of an infection, in millions, of a disease x years from now.
a) Approximately how many cases of the infection will there be 16 years from now?

Answer:

Show your work here:
b) In approximately how many years will there be 7 million cases?
Answer:

Show your work here:

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Question 121985: For the following function, C computes the cost in millions of dollars of implementing a city recycling project when x percent of the citizens participate. C (x) = 1.5x/100-x
a) Using this model, approximately what is the cost if 60% of the citizens participate?
Answer:

Show your work here:

b) Using this model, estimate the percentage of participation that can be excepted if $5 million is spent on this recycling project? Set up an equation and solve algebraically. Round to the nearest whole percent.

Answer:

Show your work here:
: For the following function, C computes the cost in millions of dollars of implementing a city recycling project when x percent of the citizens participate. C (x) = 1.5x/100-x
a) Using this model, approximately what is the cost if 60% of the citizens participate?
Answer:

Show your work here:

b) Using this model, estimate the percentage of participation that can be excepted if $5 million is spent on this recycling project? Set up an equation and solve algebraically. Round to the nearest whole percent.

Answer:

Show your work here:

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Question 120484This question is from textbook college algebra/ blitzer
: Calculate the value of the discriminant of x squared plus 4x plus 4 equals zero
Answer:
Show your work here:
b)By examining the sign of the discriminant in part a, how many x-intercepts would the graph of y=x squared plus 4x plus 4 have? Why?
Answer:
This question is from textbook college algebra/ blitzer
: Calculate the value of the discriminant of x squared plus 4x plus 4 equals zero
Answer:
Show your work here:
b)By examining the sign of the discriminant in part a, how many x-intercepts would the graph of y=x squared plus 4x plus 4 have? Why?
Answer:

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Question 119069: Find the unit Rate
3 tablespoons for 1.5 servings
: Find the unit Rate
3 tablespoons for 1.5 servings

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Question 117876: 1,232 is what percent of 220?
a) 689.92%
b) 560%
c) 68.993%
d) 56%
Help please...
: 1,232 is what percent of 220?
a) 689.92%
b) 560%
c) 68.993%
d) 56%
Help please...

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Question 117880: okay...this doesnt even come out the way i thought it would..please help me
subtract
8 gal 7 qt
-3 gal 2 qt
_________________

a) 5 gal 2 qt
b) 5 gal 3 qt
c) 6 gal 3 qt
d) 6 gal 1 qt
: okay...this doesnt even come out the way i thought it would..please help me
subtract
8 gal 7 qt
-3 gal 2 qt
_________________

a) 5 gal 2 qt
b) 5 gal 3 qt
c) 6 gal 3 qt
d) 6 gal 1 qt

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Question 117880: okay...this doesnt even come out the way i thought it would..please help me
subtract
8 gal 7 qt
-3 gal 2 qt
_________________

a) 5 gal 2 qt
b) 5 gal 3 qt
c) 6 gal 3 qt
d) 6 gal 1 qt
: okay...this doesnt even come out the way i thought it would..please help me
subtract
8 gal 7 qt
-3 gal 2 qt
_________________

a) 5 gal 2 qt
b) 5 gal 3 qt
c) 6 gal 3 qt
d) 6 gal 1 qt

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Question 117472: if someone can throw a ball 40 feet in 32/100 of a second, how many miles per hour does this convert to?: if someone can throw a ball 40 feet in 32/100 of a second, how many miles per hour does this convert to?
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Question 117299: i am horrible at math and i am staring blankly at this quiz question
this is the formula: ng/mL * mg / 10^6 ng * 10^3 mL / L. Figuring out the formula is as far as i got.
this is the question:
Convert
5mg/325mg to ng/ml and the answer i am looking for is the conversion to ng/ml.
Thanks i really appreciate the help.
: i am horrible at math and i am staring blankly at this quiz question
this is the formula: ng/mL * mg / 10^6 ng * 10^3 mL / L. Figuring out the formula is as far as i got.
this is the question:
Convert
5mg/325mg to ng/ml and the answer i am looking for is the conversion to ng/ml.
Thanks i really appreciate the help.

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Question 116149:
This is for a pre-algebra equation - use unit multipliers to convert 16000 inches to miles. Thank you
:
This is for a pre-algebra equation - use unit multipliers to convert 16000 inches to miles. Thank you

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Question 115771: solve for y in 6x-5y=-5. determine if the line is parallel to y=6/5x+5/9: solve for y in 6x-5y=-5. determine if the line is parallel to y=6/5x+5/9
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Question 115771: solve for y in 6x-5y=-5. determine if the line is parallel to y=6/5x+5/9: solve for y in 6x-5y=-5. determine if the line is parallel to y=6/5x+5/9
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Question 115773: graph the equation
2x+6=0
: graph the equation
2x+6=0

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