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Question 100019: Can someone please help?
(–2a^2 b^3)^2 / (2a^2 b)^3
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Question 100117: Hello, I need you help with one problem. I just don't have a real example.
2x > 6x - 5
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Thank You,
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Question 100118: Hello, I need you help with one problem. I just don't have a real example.
2x-1 > 6x - 5
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Thank You,
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Question 100227: If a = -3 and b = 4, evaluate 3a - 4b.
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Question 100285: I am trying to figure out simplifying expressions like the one in this problem (-3)to the 5th power (numerator) over (-3) to the third power(denominator) and 64a to the seventh power b to the eighth power(numerator) over 8a to the fourth power b to the fourth power(denominator). Sorry, I don't know how to raise the powers above the numbers on the keyboard.

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Question 100432: 12-4(-8v+17)
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Question 100432: 12-4(-8v+17)
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Question 100443This question is from textbook mathmatics concepts and skills course 2
: 3[16-(3+7)divided by 5]This question is from textbook mathmatics concepts and skills course 2

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Question 100475This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Mathematics Algebra 1
: Bricklayers use the formula N=7LH to estimate the number of bricks N needed to build a wall of height H and length L.
What is the height of the wall that is 30 feet long and that requires 2310 bricks to build?This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Mathematics Algebra 1

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Question 100614This question is from textbook Algebra:Structure and Method
: A discount store bought 12 dozen radios,each to be sold at $15 above cost. The store sold x of the radios at that price. Each of the remaining radios wassold at $4 below cost. If the store paid $11 for each radio, what was the total income from the sale? (hint: income=sales-cost)This question is from textbook Algebra:Structure and Method

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Question 100679: k+32fork=15
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Question 100688: simplify each expression. 5(6-y)-2
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Question 100712: (7w+4x)-(3w-z)+(x+z)
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Question 100764This question is from textbook Mathmatics
: Open-Ended Write a problem you could represent with 3k-12=6. Solve the equation and show your solution.This question is from textbook Mathmatics

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Question 100982: I need to insert parentheses in the equation to make it true:
30 divided by 2 + 4 x 2 + 7 = 10

and
30 divided by 2 + 4 x 2 + 7 = 51
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Question 100887: I'm taking a elementary and intermediate algebra in college. It's been a very long while since I have done algebra. I'm trying to figure out where do I start first within this expression
[3-(2-4)][3+|2-4|]
also
8-3|5-4 2ndpower + 1|
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Question 100944This question is from textbook pre-algebra
: i need to justify each step. 5(n+4)+9=(5n+20)+9n
=5n+(20+9n)
=5n+(9n+20)
=(5n+9n)+20
=(5+9)n+20
=14n+20

This question is from textbook pre-algebra

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Question 101106: (1*2*6)/(1-1)*a
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Question 101353: 2LM x LMNL
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Question 101678: Could you please solve this equation?
Eight times a number plus 6 less than twice the number is 34
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Question 102051: find the midpoint between these points:
(-3,7) and (4, -5)
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Question 102514: 2x-3+4x-3
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Question 102365: 26 less than twice a number b
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Question 103057: 2x-5y,x=-9 and y=9
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Question 103177This question is from textbook key stage 3 mathmatics
: 5(x+2)= 2x+16This question is from textbook key stage 3 mathmatics

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Question 100946This question is from textbook pre-algebra
: i need to justify each step. 5(n+4)+9=(5n+20)+9n
=5n+(20+9n)
=5n+(9n+20)
=(5n+9n)+20
=(5+9)n+20
=14n+20

This question is from textbook pre-algebra

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Question 101954: Solve:
5[3(7-t)-4(8+2t)]-20<-6[2(6+3t)-4]
*the less than sign (<) is actually a less than or equal to sign but I didnt know how to make that on the computer. thank you
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Question 103620: John is traveling to a meeting that is 28 miles away. He needs to be there in 30 minutes. How fast does he need to go to make it to the meeting on time?
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Question 103641: problem needs to be simplified completely
1 2x - 3 5
--- - ------ + ---
2 3x2 6x

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Question 103669: Could you help me to simplify with positive exponets
(27x^6y^3)^(1/3)
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Question 103639: problem needs to be simplified completely
1 2x - 3 5
--- - ------ + ---
2 3x2 6x

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Question 103829: Could you please help me to factor this to the lowest and simplest form. thank you so much.
12x^2y^2 + 10xy^2 – 42y^2
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Question 103829: Could you please help me to factor this to the lowest and simplest form. thank you so much.
12x^2y^2 + 10xy^2 – 42y^2
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Question 103840: Could you please help me simplify this problem with positive exponets?
(2x3/4 y -1/2)-8
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Question 103863: I was unable to type the greater than and equal to sign there in the middle. I am having trouble trying to solve and simplify this problem. Could you help please?
4(x + 2) > 8(x - 2) - 12
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Question 103906: Have you any suggestions on how to work this problem to its simplest form? thanks 2x2 - 26x = 60
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Question 103906: Have you any suggestions on how to work this problem to its simplest form? thanks 2x2 - 26x = 60
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Question 103921: I have spent over two hours trying to figure this problem out. I am sure it is to be solved in matrix form, but I am not even sure what the question is asking for.
Product X, overhead $1,500 and cost $20 each to produce which sell for $30 a piece.
A. R(x) = B. C(x) = C. P(x) = D. Break even x =

Really I do not know what the book is asking and how to go about it. Have you any ideals?
Thank you

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Question 103748: Evaluate b^2-2bc+c^2 if b=3 and c=-2
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Question 103953: My text book is asking a question that I have no idea how to answer. It says consumption, (c) is to be linear and that it is a function of (x), income. It is saying to write the consumption function. Here is the information provided:
Consumption (c) = $18 million
Income (x) = $12 million
&
Consumption (c) = $24 million
Income (x) = $18 million
Any thoughts on this , thanks.

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Question 103957: Having trouble working out the problem I know the answer is 9 for a
logically but how do you work it out to show.this is the problem
3a=1 divided by 5 equals 2
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Question 104028: Write the following phrase using symbols. Use the variable x to represent the number. Eight less than three times a number.Help me with this please.

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Question 104306This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra
: -3(2z-8)=10z=16This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra

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Question 104334This question is from textbook Prealgebra
: 2=4(3K-8)-11KThis question is from textbook Prealgebra

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Question 104334This question is from textbook Prealgebra
: 2=4(3K-8)-11KThis question is from textbook Prealgebra

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