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Linear-equations/239938: solve the system of equations using the addition method
9x-5y=4
27x-15y=8
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Answer 175940 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 14:45:49 (Show Source):
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To use the addition method we first must multiply the 1st eqn by 3
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(1) (9x -5y =4) * 3 = 27x -15y =12
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(2) 27x -15y =8
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If we subtract (1) from (2), we will get 8=12,,,which is never true
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Therefore we have no solutions
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another way to look at this is that both eqns are the same except for the y intercepts, therefore they are parallel lines,,,also with no solution
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Linear-equations/239933: determine the slope and y intercept of the line represented by the given equation
9x-12y=108
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Answer 175937 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 14:29:59 (Show Source):
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9x-12y=108,,,,,lets put in slope intercept form,,,,y=mx+b
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subtract 9x both sides
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-12y = -9x +108,,,,,,now,,,divide both sides by -12
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y= (9/12)x - 9
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now slope = m = 9/12 = 3/4
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and y intercept = b = (-9)
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Inverses/239934: y+9=12
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Answer 175936 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 14:24:41 (Show Source):
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y +9 = 12,,,,,,,subtract 9 both sides
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y=3
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check ,,,,3+9 =12,,,,,ok


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/239926: how do i find all double roots of
s^3-27s=0 showing all the steps?
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Answer 175935 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 14:23:01 (Show Source):
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s^3 -27s =0
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s(s^2 -27) = 0
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s=0
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s^2 -27= 0
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s^2 =27
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s = +/- sqrt 27
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s= +/- sqrt(9*3)
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s= +/- sqrt 9 * sqrt3
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s = +/- 3sqrt3
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check,,s=0,,,,,0=0,,,ok
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s=+3sqrt3...(3sqrt3)^3 -27(3sqrt3) =0,,,ok
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s=-3sqrt3....(-3sqrt3)^3 -27(-3sqrt3) = 0,,,,,ok
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Radicals/239928: Simplify
√x^100
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Answer 175934 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 14:15:37 (Show Source):
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sqrt x^100
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sqrt x^(2*50)
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(sqrt x^2)^50
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x^50
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check,,let x=4, 2^100,,,vs 4^50,,,,= 1.26 * 10^30,,,ok
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Radicals/239924: Solve:
√7/9 - √7/25
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Answer 175932 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 14:09:38 (Show Source):
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sqrt7(1/9-1/25)
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sqrt7 (25-9)/(9*25)
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sqrt7 (16)/ (225)
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16/225 * sqrt7
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Radicals/239920: Solve:
7√5 - 5√7 - √5 + √7

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Answer 175930 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 14:00:42 (Show Source):
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7sqrt5 -1 sqrt5 -5sqrt7 +1 sqrt7
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6sqrt5 -4 sqrt7
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/239905: please help me solve this equation: +5v%287v-5%29%285v-1%29=0+
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Answer 175925 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 13:27:50 (Show Source):
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5v =0,,,,,,v=0
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7v-5=0
7v =5
v=5/7
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5v-1=0
5v=1
v=1/5
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Travel_Word_Problems/239890: How far would one travel @ 20 mph for 35 seconds?
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Answer 175924 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 13:25:37 (Show Source):
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Distance = Velocity * Time
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D = 20 mi / hr * 35 sec * 1 hr / 3600 sec
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D= .1944 mile * 5280 ft / 1 mi
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D= 1026.67 ft
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check,,,v = (1026.67 ft * 1 mi/5280 ft) /(35 sec* 1hr/3600sec)= 20 mi / hr,,,,ok


Coordinate-system/239903: write the coordinates of the point that is 9 units to the left of the y-axis and 6 units about the x-axis.
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Answer 175920 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 13:16:16 (Show Source):


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/239902: please help me solve this eauation: +50r%5E2%2B40rd%2B8d%5E2+
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Answer 175919 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 13:15:02 (Show Source):
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50r^2 +40rd + 8d^2
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(10r +4d)(5r +2d)
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2(5r+2d)(5r+2d)
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note, factors of 50 = 50*1, 25*2, 10*5
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factors of 8 = 8*1, 4*2
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Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/239895: Find the sum of 40 percent of 1/4 and 50 percent of 1/5.
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Answer 175918 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-17 13:09:19 (Show Source):
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40% * (1/4) + 50% * (1/5)
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.4*.25 + .5*.2
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.1 + .1
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.2


Exponential-and-logarithmic-functions/238133: 4*(-3((-1)^2-3)^2
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Answer 175006 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-12 13:47:52 (Show Source):
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we presume last right bracket is after the last 2
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4[ -3{ (-1)^2-3 }^2 ]
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4[ -3{ 1-3 }^2 ]
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4 [ -3{2}^2 ]
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4[ -3 {4} ]
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4[ -12 ]
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-48
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/238115: x^6+x^4+x^2+1
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Answer 175004 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-12 13:40:41 (Show Source):
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We can partially factor with "grouping"
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x^6 +x^4 +x^2 +1
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x^4(x^2+1) +1(x^2+1)
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(x^4+1)(x^2+1)
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any further factoring would require imaginary numbers
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Probability-and-statistics/238130: a six sided die is weighed so that the probability of "4" is 4 times as likely as getting any other number. what is the probability of getting a "1" or a "3"?
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Answer 175003 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-12 13:34:50 (Show Source):
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with a "normal" die,,,each side has equal chance, with 6 total possibilities.
With the weighted die,,#4,,, has 4 chances,,making the total 4+5=9
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All of the unweighted sides have a probability of 1/9 .
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The weighted side has a probability of 4/9.
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Inequalities/238131: 2x+5<13
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Answer 175001 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-12 13:29:45 (Show Source):
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2x + 5 < 13,,,,,,,,,subtract 5 both sides
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2x < 8,,,,,,,,,,,,divide both sides by 2
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x<4,,,,,,,answer
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check, let x =3,,,,,,,,2(3) + 5 < 13,,,,,,11<13,,,,ok
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Numbers_Word_Problems/238128: If one number exceeds another number by 13 and the larger number is 3/2 times the smaller number, what is the smaller number?
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Answer 174999 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-12 13:26:31 (Show Source):
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Let x = smaller number,,,,,,,and y= larger number
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(1) y=x+13
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(2) y= 3/2 * x,,,,,,,,,subst
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x+13 = 3/2 * x,,,,,,,subtract x both sides
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13 = 1/2 * x,,,,,,,,,,multiply by 2 both sides
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26 = x,,,,,,,
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y= x+13 = 26 +13 = 39,,,,,,,,
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check,,(1) 39 = 26 + 13,,,,,ok
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(2) 39 = 3/2*26 = 39,,,,,,ok
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Expressions-with-variables/236987: what is the answer to 3-4q=10q+10?
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Answer 174321 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 16:49:24 (Show Source):
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3-4q=10q+10,,,,,,,add 4q,,,,subst 10,,,,,both sides
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-7 = 14q,,,,,divide by 14
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- 1/2 = q
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check,,,,3-4(-1/2) = 10(-1/2) +10 = 5,,,,,ok
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Signed-numbers/236975: Hello, I can't figure out these 2 problems using Pemdas. Use each operation only once per problem (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication).Thank you!!!
12___6___4___2=24
12___6___4___2=14
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Answer 174320 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 16:46:08 (Show Source):
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12 + 6 * 4 / 2
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12 + 24/2
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12 + 12
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24
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12-6 +4 * 2
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12-6 + 8
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6+8
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14
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decimal-numbers/236973: 72.9301 in word form
.414783 in word form
470.03072 in word form
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Answer 174314 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 16:22:16 (Show Source):
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seventy two and nine thousand three hundred one , ten thousandths
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four hundred and fourteen thousand, seven hundred eighty three, millionths
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four hundred seventy and three thousand seventy two, hundred thousandths
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Trigonometry-basics/236936: PLEASE HELP ME SOLVE THIS TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS:
GIven that sin0=4/5 and 0 lies in quadrant ll,find the following value. tan 0
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Answer 174310 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 16:14:52 (Show Source):
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sin o = 4/5 = .800
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use arc sine to find ,,,,,o= 53.13 degrees,,,(2nd function sin on calc)
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This shows that sin 53.13 = .8,,,ok,,,but there is no 53.13 degrees in Quadrant 2
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Using the 180 degree ref line,,,,o' = 180- 53.13 = 126.87 degrees
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checking sin 126.87 = .8,,,,ok
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Now tan 126.87 = - 1.333 ,,,,,,
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OR -4/3
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Angles/236969: A ray that divides an angle in two equal parts is called a(n) _____________.
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Answer 174308 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 16:05:54 (Show Source):


Graphs/236970: how to solve 6x+3 when x=2
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Answer 174307 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 16:04:54 (Show Source):
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6x +3 for x=2
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6(2) +3
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12 +3
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15
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Proportions/236956: The length of the skid mark of an automobile sliding to a stop is directly proportional to the square of the velocity. It was found that a car traveling 60 miles per hour left a skid mark 172 feet in length when attempting to stop. Find the length of the skid marks of a car traveling 50 miles per hour.
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Answer 174304 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 16:03:06 (Show Source):
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Let L= skid length in ft,,,,v= veolcity in MPH
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L=kv^2
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subst data given,,,,,172 = k (60)^2,,,,,,,k= 172/60^2 = .0477
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proportion becomes,,,L= .0477 v^2
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for v=50,,,,,L = .0477 * 50^2 = 119.44 ft
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checking,,,, 119.44/50^2 = .0477,,,,ok


Linear_Algebra/236963:
What is the point slope form with the table 
(X) 3,5, 7, 9
(Y)-6,2,10,18

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Answer 174301 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 15:56:23 (Show Source):
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Let m= {18-(-6)}/ { 9- 3} = 24 /6 = 4
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m= (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
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using the point slope eqn with extreme coordinate pairs
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y-y1 = m (x-x1)
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y-18 = 4(x-9)
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y-18 = 4x -36,,,,,,,subtracting y,, and adding 36 to both sides
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18 = 4x -y
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checking, y=4x -18,,,,,,all coordinates match ,,,,,ok


Equations/236961: 11+n=-2(1-n)
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Answer 174296 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 15:48:03 (Show Source):
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11+n = -7(1-n),,,,,,distribute (-7)
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11+n = -7 +7n,,,,,,add 7,,,subtract 1n,,,,from both sides
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18=6n,,,,,,,divide by 6 ,,,,both sides
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3=n
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check,,,,,11+3 = -7(1-3) = 14,,,,,ok
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/236889: -2x^4-5x^3+3x^2 please help i have a test at school need to know how to work this problem
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Answer 174248 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 12:34:22 (Show Source):
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-2x^4 -5x^3 +3x^2
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x^2 ( -2x^2 -5x +3)
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x^2 ( -2x +1)(x+3)
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x*x*(-2x+1)*(x+3)
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Exponents-negative-and-fractional/236879: solve for x
6x+1/5=65

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Answer 174246 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 12:27:29 (Show Source):
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6x +1/5 = 65,,,,,,,clear fractions by multiplying by 5
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30 x +1 = 325
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30 x = 324
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x= 10.8
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check ,,,,,6(10.8) + .2 = 65,,,,,ok


Geometry_Word_Problems/236877: im not sure why i cant pickout the most imporant info in these word problems please help...
If the length of a rectangle is 1km longer than twice the width then what is the length if the areaa is 55 square kilometer?
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Answer 174239 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-09 11:31:09 (Show Source):
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Let L = Length,,,,,W= Width
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Area = A = L*W,,,,,but L= 2W + 1
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A= ( 2W+1) (W) = 2w^2 +W,,,,,and A= 55
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2W^2 +W - 55 = 0,,,,,factor
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(2W +11)(W-5) =0
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2w+11=0,,,,W=-11/2,,,not realistic
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W-5 =0,,,,W=5 and L= 2*5 +1 =11
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check,,,,,,LW= 5*11=55,,,,,ok
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2*5 +1 =11,,,,,,ok
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Rational-functions/234607: solve x+7/x-2 < 0.
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Answer 172974 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-11-03 13:48:42 (Show Source):
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x +7/(x-2) <0
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multiply by (x-2)
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x(x-2) +7 <0
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x^2 -2x +7 <0
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solve by quadratic formula
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a=1,,,b--2,,,,c=7
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x=[ -(-2)+/- sqrt{(-2)^2 -4(1) (7)}]/2(1)
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x=[ 2 +/- sqrt{4-28}]/2
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x= 1 +/- 2.45i,,,,,
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returning to x^2 -2x +7<0
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(x-1 -2.45i)(x-1+2.45i) <0
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x-1-2.45i <0,,,,,x< 1+2.45i
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x-1+2.45i <0,,,,,x< 1-2.45i
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Linear-systems/232838: 9y-2x(6+4y)
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Answer 171964 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-10-29 11:16:57 (Show Source):
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9y - 2x(6+4y)
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9y -2x*6 -2x*4y
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9y -12x -8xy
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9y -8xy-12x
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