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Question 3354: This is a tough one.
3y^2+4xy-9x^2=-1
A. Solve for X in terms of Y B. Solve for Y in terms of X
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Question 3356: What is the inverse variation of 4=k6
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Question 3370: explain why for a right angle triangle with legs a,b and hypothenusec, we get the result C2=A2+B2
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Question 1515: I'm having a problem solving 7x^2 = 84 or 7xsquared =84 thank you
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Question 3446: Solve for x
3x^2 = 4x-2
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Question 3456: x^2-4=0
thank you so much.
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Question 3457: I have these six problems that I need to work and can't remember what to do.
1. x^2-4=0
2. x^2+x=0
3. x^2+7x+12=0
4. x^2+5x=-4
5. 3x^2+5x-10=0
6. 4x^2+3x+8=0

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Question 3453: I am stuck on a quadratic graph question.
y = (x-2)squared,
sorry i can`t do a little 2 so i put squared, i can do other quadratic graphs and the working, but can`t find how to solve this 1
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Question 3565: use the quadratic formula to slove 2xsquard-5x=2=0
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Question 3585: I need help
(x^2+2x)^2-5(x^2+2x)+6=0
and
x^1/2-11x^1/4+30
and
6x^3/5-24=0
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Question 3581: What is Quadratic inform method
how do you solve this:
(x^2+2x)^2-5(x^2+2x)+6=0
and
x^1/2-11x^1/4+30

How do you this Solve Equation
6x^3/5-24=0
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Question 3564: i asked a question earlier that was answered by longjonsilver but i said the wrong numbers, i said (0,2) when it should have been (2,0)so here it is again;
``Here is a tricky question i think you may have trouble with.
A graph is in the form of X(squared)+PX+Q=0 , where P and Q are numbers.
Find P and Q if two points on the graph are (2,0) and (-3,-5).

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Question 3659: (x-5)^2-100=0
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Question 3659: (x-5)^2-100=0
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Question 3656: Which of the following trigonometric functions of x is not correct given that sin x > 0 and sec x = -2?
• csc x = ( 2 sq rt 3) / 3
• cos x = - 1 / 2
• cot x = - ( sq rt 3 ) / 3
• tan x = - ( sq rt 3 ) / 2
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Question 3612: 6p+4q-3q-2p
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Question 3696: Identify the real zeros to the nearest tenth for the function f(x) = x3 - 6x - 9.

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Question 3695: If f(x) = x3 + 4 and g(x) = x + 3, find [g • f](2)

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Question 3694: How many positive real zeros does the funtion f(x) = x4 + x3 - 7x - 1 have?

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Question 3709: I am having a very hard time understanding college algebra. Can anyone help me solve these problems.
The first 3 problems have to do with sequences.
1. 5,3,7,1,9,-1 Find a9 then find sum of 9
2. 12,9,6, What is 25n, and what is sum of 25 (s25)
3. 4,8,16 Find a12 and find sum of 12 (s12)
4. (x+y)^7 Expand
5. (2x+3y)^4 Expand
6. (3x-2y)^5 Expand On this last one he gave us a hint but i do not understand. (x-y)=[(x)+(-y)] Can anyone please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Question 3740: Can someone please help me with this problem. I have tried working it but I do not understand it. Thank you in advance
The height of a ball at time t is given by h=-16t^2 - 6t +32
a)What was the initial hegiht of the ball?
b)Approximately how long does it take for the ball to hit the ground?
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Question 3800: Please can I know the answer to this equation 4x2-5x+9=0.
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Question 3840: the numbers a, b, c are the terms of a geometric sequence so that
a+b+c=35 and abc=1000
find a, b and c
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Question 3854: Im trying to do my homework, but I dont understand it.
It says y=x(squared)+1
and to find the
Y-intercept:
X-Intercept:
Vertex:
axus of symmetry:
Thanks.
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Question 3852: f(x)=-(3 - x)squared. Indicate if the graph is maximun or minimum.
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Question 3735: what is the value or values of p in the quadratic equation p2+13p-30=0
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Question 3908: Solve the equation log314 + log3x = log342.
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Question 3925: Here is a problem I need a solution for. Two people are passing a volleyball back and forth. They are 30 feet apart. Player one contacts the ball when it is 2 feet from the ground and passes it the other player, (30 feet away) who contacts the ball when it is also 2 feet off the ground. The highest point in the path of the ball is 11 feet. How do I use a quadratic equation to plot this?
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Question 3733: find the possible value or values of y in the quadratic equation
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Question 3944: Find the y-intercepts and any x-intercepts.
y=2x^2+6x-20
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Question 3952: When adding or subtracting expressions, how do you identify the like terms?
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Question 3945: Identify the vertex of the parabola
y=4x^2+8x+6
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Question 3950: What is the sum of the infinite geometric series with a1 = 27 and r = -4/5?
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Question 3951: Explain the difference between equivalent expressions and equivalent equations.
Show an example of each

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Question 3953: How does a term differ from a factor?
Identify terms and factors in these examples: 5xy, x2 + 2y + 1, (x + y)(x - y)
e.g. 7ab is a term; 7, a, and b are factors)

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Question 3954: Explain the difference between equivalent expressions and equivalent equations.
Show an example of each

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Question 3978: What is Sn of the geometric series with a1 = 4, an = 256 and n = 4?
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Question 3976: I need help on this problem. Thankx
What is Sn for the arithmetic series with d = -4, an = 27, and n = 9?
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Question 3973: When adding or subtracting expressions, how do you identify the like terms?
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Question 3977: What is Sn of the geometric series with a1 = 4, an = 256 and n = 4?
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Question 3988: Find the Max or Min point of this function
f(x)=x^2-14x+59
&
f(x)= -x^2-14x-52
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Question 3998: What is the next term of the sequence 9, 6, 4, 8/3, . . . ?

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Question 3997: Thanks Earlsdon. It really helped me out alot. I now need help with this problem. Thanks.
What are the next two terms of the sequence 32, -48, 72, -108, . . . ?

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Question 4004:
3w/5 - 1 = w/2 + 1
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