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Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/53313: One-third of the sum of two consecutive integers is 6 less than the smaller integer. Find the integers.
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Answer 35568 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 20:53:12 (Show Source):
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first integer = i
second integer = i + 1
(1/3)(2i + 1) = i - 6
2i + 1 = 3i - 18
19 = i
first integer = 19
second integer = 20


Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/53312: One-third of the sum of two consecutive integers is 9 less than the smaller integer. Find the integers.
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Answer 35566 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 20:51:15 (Show Source):
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first integer = i
second integer = i + 1
(1/3)(i + i + 1) = i - 9
2i + 1 = 3i - 27
28 = i
first integer = 28
second integer = 29


Equations/53272: Ordered pairs??
Which of the ordered pairs are solutins for the equation x+5y=3
(-12,3) (3,0) (-12,-3) (-22,5)
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Answer 35564 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 20:48:08 (Show Source):
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(-12,3) ~> x = -12 and y = 3
Yes
(3,0) ~> x = 3 and y = 0
Yes
(-22,5) ~> x = -22 and y = 5
Yes
(-12,-3) ~> x = -12 and y = -3
No


Equations/53269: Another word problem...help!
Allen bought 30 stamps at the post office in 39 cent and 24 cent denominations. If the total cost of the stamps was $9.90, how many 39 cent stamps did Allen buy?
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Answer 35563 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 20:45:43 (Show Source):
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number of 39 cent stamps = x
number of 24 cent stamps = y
y+%2B+x+=+30 which can look like: y+=+30+-+x
and
0.39x+%2B+0.24y+=+9.9
0.39x+%2B+0.24%2830+-+x%29+=+9.9
0.39x+%2B+7.2+-+0.24x+=+9.9
0.15x+=+2.7
x+=+18
plug:
y+=+30+-+x
y+=+30+-+18+=+12
There are 18 0.39 cent stamps and 12 0.24 cent stamps.


Equations/53270: I give up!!! Please help.
The perimeter of a rectangle is to be no greater than 300 in. and the length must be 125 in. Find the maximum width of the rectangle.
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Answer 35561 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 20:40:13 (Show Source):
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Perimeter = 2l + 2w
300+%3E=+2%28125%29+%2B+2%28w%29
300+%3E=+250+%2B+2w
50+%3E=+2w
25+%3E=+w
Measurements can not be negative. Also, if the width was zero, you would not have a shape at all.
25+%3E=+w+%3E+0


Equations/53279: Can you please show me how to solve the system by addition?
x+y=9
x-y=9
Thank you
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Answer 35558 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 20:31:24 (Show Source):
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x + x + y - y = 9 + 9
2x = 18
x = 9
plug:
9 - y = 9
y = 0


Sequences-and-series/53287: Using the index of a sequence as the domain and the value of the sequence as the range, is a sequence a function?
Include the following in your answer:
Which one of the basic functions (linear, quadratic, rational, or exponential) is related to the arithmetic sequence?
Which one of the basic functions (linear, quadratic, rational, or exponential) is related to the geometric sequence?
Give at least two real-life examples of a sequences or series. One example should be arithmetic, and the second should be geometric. Explain how these examples would affect you.
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Answer 35545 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 18:52:30 (Show Source):
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Arithmetic Sequence can look like this: 0,2,4,6,8,10....x + 2
Simply, you add two each time. Relatively, you just add a basic constant.
This can be seen in a linear line as: y = 2x + 0
A linear line shows that after x values there are the constant times that value for x.
Geometric Sequence can look like this: 1,3,9,27,81,243....3^x
Simply, you just multiply by three eacch time.
Think about this:
for 0 values ~> 3^0 = 1
for 1 value ~> 3^1 = 3
for 2 values ~> 3*3 = 9
Of course, this looks like: y = 3^x
Geometric sequence looks like an exponential function.
Example:
Arithmetic: If you develop two bumps a day, how many bumps would you have in a week?! Explains that you should check a docter....
Geometric: Bouncing of a ball may be decided as 1/3 of the previous bounce. This could better help you understand physics. Will the ball bounce forever? Mathematically, yes! Realistically, no!


Inequalities/53286: the crowd that heard the President speak was estimated to be 10000 people.The actual crowd could be 750 people more or less than this. what are the possible values for the actual crowd size?
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Answer 35539 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 18:42:29 (Show Source):
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10,000 + 750 >= x >= 10,000 - 750
10750+%3E=+x+%3E=+9250


Angles/53288: Two angles are supplementary. One angle is 20 degrees more than the second angle. Find the measures of both angles.
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Answer 35537 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 18:40:37 (Show Source):
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One angle: x
Other angle: x + 20
x + x + 20 = 180
2x = 160
x = 80
One angle: x = 80 degrees
Other angle: x + 20 = 100 degrees


Geometry_Word_Problems/53291: This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
This problem has to do with Geometry. Again, I can't seem to translate the English in to algebra.
One of two complementary angles is 6 less than twice the other angle. Find the measure of each angle.
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Answer 35536 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 18:39:10 (Show Source):
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One angle: x
Other angle: 2x - 6
x + 2x - 6 = 90
3x = 96
x = 32
One angle: x = 32 degrees
Other angle: 2x - 6 = 2(32) - 6 = 64 - 6 = 58 degrees


Graphs/53300: I think I was able to do all of this correctly except for the graph. Can someone check this for correctness and show me what the graph should look like... Thanks
Using the formula, , let r = 10%, P = 1, and n = 1 and give the coordinates (t, A) for the points where t = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4. Round the A value to the tenth's place.
) Show coordinates in this space
(0, 1)
(1, 1.1)
(2, 1.2)
(3, 1.33)
(4, 1.46)

Show work in this space
A = 1(1+.10/10)^(1)(0)
A= 1(1 +.1)^0
A = 1(1.1)^0
A = 1(1)
A = 1
A= 1(1 + .10/10)^(1)(1)
A = 1(1.1)^1
A = 1(1.1)
A = 1.1
A= 1(1 + .10/10)^(1)(2)
A = 1(1.1)^2
A = 1(1.21)
A = 1.21
A= 1(1 + .10/10)^(1)(3)
A = 1(1.1)^3
A = 1(1.331)
A = 1.33
A= 1(1 + .10/10)^(1)(4)
A = 1(1.1)^4
A = 1(1.
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Answer 35535 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 18:37:39 (Show Source):


Systems-of-equations/53305: For a fixed rate, a fixed principal amount, and a fixed compounding cycle, the return is an exponential function of time. Using the formula,A= P (1+ r/n)^nt, let r = 10%, P = 1, and n = 1 and give the coordinates (t, A) for the points where t = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4. Round the A value to the tenth's place.
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Answer 35534 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-22 18:35:57 (Show Source):
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A = P(1 + r/n)^(tn)
A = (1 + 0.1/1)^(t)
A = (1.1)^t
I think you can fill in the values with the aid of a calculater.
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Systems-of-equations/53060: I have a question which states to find all the real solutions. If any of each equation where they appear a,b,m and n are positive constants
square root of x + 1 + square root of x-1 = square root of 2x+1
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Answer 35383 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-20 20:59:58 (Show Source):
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sqrt%28x+%2B+1%29+%2B+sqrt%28x+-+1%29+=+sqrt%282x+%2B+1%29
2%2Asqrt%28x+%2B+1%29%2Asqrt%28x+-+1%29+%2B+%28x+%2B+1%29+%2B+%28x+-+1%29+=+2x+%2B+1
sqrt%28x+%2B+1%29%2Asqrt%28x+-+1%29+=+1%2F2
%28x+%2B+1%29%28x+-+1%29+=+1%2F4
x%5E2+=+5%2F4
x+=+sqrt%285%29%2F2 and x+=+-sqrt%285%29%2F2 ~> won't work because you can not take the square root of a negative value
Answer: sqrt%285%29%2F2


Money_Word_Problems/53065: Angela Raimondi wants to invest $8500,part at 14% annual interest and part at 12% annual interest.If she wants to earn the same amount of interest from eavh investment,how much should she invest at 14%?(Round the answer to the nearest cent.)
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Answer 35381 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-20 20:54:23 (Show Source):
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0.14(x) = 0.12(8500 - x)
0.14x = 1020 - 0.12x
0.26x = 1020
x = 3,923.08
8500 - 3923.08 = 4,576.92
$3,923.08 in 14%
$4,576.92 in 12%


Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/52559: Find the dimensions of the parallelogram if the perimeter is 442. One side is 3x-1 and the other side is 4x+2
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Answer 35101 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 17:27:18 (Show Source):
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The opposite sides are equal, so we get:
2(4x + 2) + 2(3x - 1) = 442
4x + 2 + 3x - 1 = 221 divide by two
7x + 1 = 221
7x = 220
x = 220/7 or 31 3/7


Linear-equations/52576: Hi,

I just read about graphing slopes, formulas and all that stuff and am pretty confused...

When I try to solve the below problem, I'm getting the right answer, except I'm getting a negative answer instead of positive...

The problem:

"Find the slope and y-intercept of the line whose equation is given and then graph the line.

3x + 5y + 10 = 0"

My effort:

3x + 5y + 10 = 0 or
3x + 5y = -10 or
5y = -3x + -10 or
y = -3/5x + -2

M = -3/5
Y-intercept = (0,-2)

I checked in the back of the book, and the correct answer is:

M = 3/5
y-intercept = (0,2)

But even after going over the problem, I can't figure out why I get a negative, and they get a positive...

Any help would be very much appreciated! (I don't need help with the graphing part though, I think I've got that :o)

Thanks,
~ Jasmine
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Answer 35100 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 17:24:02 (Show Source):
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The answer is simple. You are right; the book is wrong. Don't judge a book by its cover. Just because it's a math book, doesn't mean everything is right in it. Everyone makes mistakes. =P
N2^3


Linear-equations/52563: |x+6|+8=4
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Answer 35099 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 17:20:29 (Show Source):
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|x + 6| = -4
An absolute value of any number can not equal a negative number.


Linear-equations/52564: 1/6(x+6)=11
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Answer 35098 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 17:19:22 (Show Source):
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x + 6 = 66
x = 60


Linear-systems/52572: In class we are working on reviewing writing linear equations. i know how to solve or write an equation when i have a slope and a point, and i also know how to solve when i have two points. My teacher however forgot to give us notes on how to solve when they give us an x-intercept and a y-intercept. For example:
x-intercept=3, y-intercept=2.
Could you please help me?

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Answer 35097 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 17:18:35 (Show Source):
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x-intercept = 3 ~> (3,0)
y-intercept = 2 ~> (0,2)
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = (0 - 2)/(3 - 0) = -2/3
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y - 2 = (-2/3)(x - 0)
y - 2 = -2x/3
y = -2x/3 + 2
graph%28300%2C300%2C-5%2C5%2C-5%2C5%2C-2x%2F3%2B2%29


Travel_Word_Problems/52565: May rides her bike the same distance that Leah walks. May rides her bike 10 km per hour faster than Leah walks. If it takes May 1 hour and Leah 3 hours to travel that distance, how far does each travel. What is the formula? Please help I am stuck.
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Answer 35095 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 16:46:46 (Show Source):
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Rate * Time = Distance
Distance = Distance
p is going to be defined as Leah's rate
May~>
rate: 10 + p
time = 1
Leah~>
rate: p
time: 3
(10 + p)(1) = (p)(3)
10 + p = 3p
10 = 2p
5 = p
Leah's rate is 5km per hour. It takes her three hours to walk the distance.
Rate * Time = Distance
5 * 3 = 15km


Linear-equations/52566: I need help with this problem, i dont know what |x+6|means i mean i know what the rest of the problum is but i dont know if it is like parenthases or somthing else well the whole problum is
|x+6|+8=4
the help would be most appreciated
thanks Pheobe
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Answer 35094 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 16:42:43 (Show Source):
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When you have straight bars around that value, it is called absolute value.
It, in easier mathematical terms, is described by: sqrt%28%28x+%2B+6%29%5E2%29
That means that every value plugged for x gives you a positive number or zero.
Lets do an example:
|x + 1| = 2
sqrt%28%28x+%2B+1%29%5E2%29+=+2
%28x+%2B+1%29%5E2+=+4
x+%2B+1+=+2 and x+%2B+1+=+-2
x+=+1 and x+=+-3
graph%28300%2C300%2C-5%2C5%2C-5%2C5%2Csqrt%28%28x%2B1%29%5E2%29%2C2%29
Now, lets do your problem:
|x + 6| + 8 = 4
|x + 6| = -4 Remember, I said that absolute values gives you positive values or zero. There is no way it will give you negative four, so there are no solutions.
graph%28300%2C300%2C-8%2C2%2C-5%2C5%2Csqrt%28%28x%2B6%29%5E2%29%2C-4%29


logarithm/52567: 5^(2x+1)=1/125
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Answer 35093 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 16:37:19 (Show Source):
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I just did this one. For a specific reasoning, check my solutions.
x = -2


logarithm/52568: 5^(2x+1)=1/125
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Answer 35092 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 16:36:20 (Show Source):
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5^(2x + 1) = 1/5^3
5^(2x + 1) = 5^(-3)
2x + 1 = -3
2x = -4
x = -2


expressions/52569: Can someone help me on this problem?
The Kinetic energy of a particle of mass m is found by taking one-half of the product of the mass (m) and the square of the velocity (v). I need to write an expression for the Kinetic energy of a particle.
Thank you,
Sher
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Answer 35091 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 16:35:21 (Show Source):
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The Kinetic energy( KE ) of a particle of mass( m ) is( = ) found by taking one-half(1/2) of the product of the mass (m) and the square of the velocity(v^2).
KE+=+%281%2F2%29mv%5E2


logarithm/52570: ln(x)-ln(x-2)=ln(7)
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Answer 35090 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 16:33:12 (Show Source):
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ln(x) - ln(x - 2) = ln(7)
ln(x/(x - 2)) = ln(7)
x/(x - 2) = 7
x = 7x - 14
14 = 6x
7/3 = x


expressions/52571: Can someone help me on this problem?
I need to identify the property that is used.
4 * (3 + 2) = (3 + 2) * 4
Is it Associative property or Associate property of addition?
Thanks,
Sher
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Answer 35089 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-17 16:31:11 (Show Source):
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A good way of knowing an associative property is this: depends how you associate the parenthesis with the values.
(2 + 1) + 3 = 2 + (1 + 3)
Your Example: 4*(3 + 2) = (3 + 2)*4
Are you changing the locations of the parenthesis? No. Your property is communitive.


Systems-of-equations/52511: Please help!!!, I don't understand what the instructor is asking for.
What is the formula for measuring sound.
Pick a specific sound, give the decibels of the sound, and explain what this measurement means
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Answer 35061 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-16 22:00:25 (Show Source):
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Sound intensity(loudness) is measured on a logrithmic scale.
dB = 10 log (I / Io)
I = intensity of sound (joules per second per m^2)
Io = softess sound a human can hear (10^-12)
A thunder clap: I = 10^0 = 1
dB = 10 log(1/10^(-12))
dB = 10 log(10^12)
dB = 10 (12) = 120


Square-cubic-other-roots/50561: (square root x) to the second power =X
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Answer 35060 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-16 21:51:33 (Show Source):
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Actually, this is quite easy once you think about it.
sqrt(x^2)
A number times itself must be .... positive!
The square root of a positive number gives us the original number, but it will be positive!
x = -2
sqrt((-2)^2) = sqrt(4) = 2
Does 2 = -2 ? No!
So we dub: sqrt(x^2) = | x | not x


Inequalities/52509: This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
In a chemistry class, 12L of a 12% alcohol solution must be mixed with a 20% solution to get a 14% solution. How many liters of the 20% solution are needed?
Thank you very much!
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Answer 35057 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-16 21:43:54 (Show Source):
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%2812%280.12%29+%2B+x%280.20%29%29%2F%2812+%2B+x%29+=+0.14
1.44+%2B+0.2x+=+0.14%2812+%2B+x%29
1.44+%2B+0.2x+=+1.68+%2B+0.14x
0.06x+=+0.24
x+=+4
I hope that is right; my calculator is upstairs, and I am too lazy to go fetch it, so I did it in my head instead. I have full confidence in you checking it.
Good Luck,
N2^3


Graphs/52506: How do I find all the asymptotes of G(x)=(x^3-1)/(x+x^2)?
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Answer 35055 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-16 21:38:36 (Show Source):
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You can not divide by zero.
This can not be: x^2 + x = 0
x(x + 1) = 0
x = 0 and x = -1
Those are your vertical asymptotes.
There are infinite linear asymptotes. Ex.) y = x + 2
There are no horizontal asymptotes.
graph%28300%2C300%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2Cx%2B2%2C%28x%5E3-1%29%2F%28x%5E2%2Bx%29%29


Radicals/52491: how do you solve the problem sqrt of x to the third power=8
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Answer 35051 by Nate(3500) About Me  on 2006-09-16 21:25:48 (Show Source):