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Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/201626: d=%28r-6%293
d=%28r%2B6%292
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Answer 151827 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-30 12:55:55 (Show Source):
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(1) d= (r-6)3
(2) d= (r+6)2
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3(r-6) = 2(r+6)
3r-18 = 2r +12
r=30
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check,,d = (30-6)3 =24 *3 = 72
d= (30 +6) 2 = 36 *2 = 72,,,,ok


logarithm/201623: This question is from textbook
write 5log(3x-11)-7log(x)as a single logarithm
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Answer 151825 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-30 12:50:55 (Show Source):
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Remember alogb= logb^a,,,,and log a - log b = log (a/b)
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5 log (3x-11) - 7 log(x )
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log (3x-11)^5 - log (x)^7
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log { (3x-11)^5 / (x)^7 }
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check,,,,let x=5, both original and answer = -1.882


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/201384: How to solve this Multiplication of Rational Expression: ?
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Answer 151684 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-28 20:17:20 (Show Source):
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we believe the numerator of second multiplier should be (21) not (2)
Please confirm
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{ (x^2 +x-2) / (x^2 -7x) } * { (5x^2 -38x +21) / (x^2 +2x) }
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factor
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{ (x-1)(x+2)/ (x)(x-7)} * { (5x-3)(x-7) / x(x+2) }
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simply by canceling opposing like terms
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{ (x-1)(5x-3) } / x^2
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check by allowing x=1,,both original and answer are zero
try allowing x=2,, both are 1.75,,,,ok


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/201274: This question is from textbook
2x/2x-3=?/8x^3-27

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Answer 151672 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-28 19:10:43 (Show Source):
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( 2x) / (2x-3) = ? / ( 8x^3 -27)
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factor second den,,which is a difference of cubes
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(2x) / (2x-3) = ? / (2x-3){4x^2 +2x(3) +9 }
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2x /1 = ? / ( 4x^2 +6x +9)
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cross multiply
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? = 2x(4x^2 +6x +9)
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? = 8x^3 +12x^2 +18x
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check for x=1,,both original and answer has ,,? =38,,,ok


Graphs/201400: Hello! I need a help ASAP!!!
Problem 3.
In 1920, the record for a certain race was 46.4 sec. In 1990, it was 45.0 sec.
Let R(t)= the record in the race and t= the number of the year since 1920.
a) Find a linear function that the date
b) Use the function in (a) to predict the record in 2003 and in 2006.
c) Find the year when the record will be 44.56 sec
Find a linear function that fits the data.
R(t)= ??
What is the predicted record for 2003?
What is the predicted record for 2006?
In what year will the predicted record be 44.56 sec??
Thank you so much for your help!!!

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Answer 151625 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-28 09:48:14 (Show Source):
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As a linear relationship, it follows the form, y=mx +b.
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In this case,,,R=mt +b,,,with points (0,46.4),,and (70,45)
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m= (y2-y1) / (x2-x1) = - (46.4 -45) /(1990 - 1920) = -1.4 / 70 = -.02
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R = (-.02)t +b,,,,,@(0,46.4),,,46.4 = 0 +b,,,b=46.4
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Base eqn ,,,,R = -.02t +46.4
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@ 1990, t=1990-1920=70,,,R=-.02(70) +46.4 = 45,,,,,good check
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@ 2003, t=2003-1920=83,,,R=-.02(83)+46.4 = 44.74
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@ 2006, t=2006-1920=86,,,R=-.02(86)+46.4 = 44.68
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Have a great day


Probability-and-statistics/201354: This question is from textbook Mathematics
Solve the following problems using the Russian peasant algorithm 25 X 17 48 X 39 and 120 X 42

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Answer 151598 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 18:58:45 (Show Source):
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25 * 17
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12,,,,34,,,,,even(12), not add
6,,,,,68,,,,,even (6), not add
3,,,,,136
1,,,,,272
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,,,,,,408 (136 + 272) ,,,,,close to 425
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48 * 39
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24,,,,,78, even(24), not add
12,,,,,156, even(12), not add
6,,,,,,312, even(6), not add
3,,,,,,624,
1,,,,,,1248
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,,,,,,,1872,,(624 +1248),,,,exactly 1872
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120 * 42
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60,,,,,,84, even (60), not add
30,,,,,168, even(30), not add
15.,,,,336
7,,,,,,672
3,,,,,1344
1,,,,,2688
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,,,,,,5040,,,,(336+672+1344+2688),,,exactly 5040
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again, first column divide by 2,(drop remainders),,second column multiply by two. Cross out even numbers in first column , and mates in second column. Then add remaining second column.





Exponents/201356: This question is from textbook Mathematics For Technical trades
Here is another problem I have an cannot figure out.
Using the formula L=2C + 1.57(D+d)+ D+d/4C find L for D = 8",d=5",and C=19".

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Answer 151595 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 18:34:12 (Show Source):
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L= 2C +1.57(D+d) + (D+d) / (4C)
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Please check to assure this is the problem
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substituting, C=19, D= 8,,d= 5
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L = 2(19) +1.57{ (8) +(5) } + { (8) + (5) } / { 4(19) }
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L= 38 +1.57(13) + (13)/ (76)
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L= 38 + 20.41 + .1711
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L = 58.58


Numbers_Word_Problems/201360: One number is less than another. If the sum of the first number and twice the scond number is 45, find the two numbers.
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Answer 151594 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 18:22:53 (Show Source):
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Let x .
x +2y =45
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x,,,,,,,y
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1,,,,,,,22
3,,,,,,,21
5,,,,,,,20
7,,,,,,,19
9,,,,,,,18
11,,,,,,17
13,,,,,,16
15,,,,,,15,,not true as x not less than y
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These are just positive integers. Negative integers, and decimals add many more possible combinations.
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Perhaps the problem has other limitations ??


Triangles/201372: This question is from textbook Discovering Geometry An Investigative Approach
1) why does constructing an equilateral triangle is easy by just copying the given equilateral triangle?
2)In a triangle, what is longer: a median or an altitude? Are they ever the same length? Explain your answers.
3) how can you measure angle by not using your protectors?
pls help me... its due monday pls.
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Answer 151593 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 18:11:27 (Show Source):
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1) to construct a new equilateral triangle of side "s", start with the existing equilateral triangle, Extend 2 sides until they are "s" long, connect these points.
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2)altitude is perpendicular distance from the vertex to the opposite side
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Median is the distance from the vertex to the opposite side
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They are equal in isosceles(when base is odd length) or equilateral triangles
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3)Construction easily makes 180 degree and 90 degree angles.
bisection or repeated bisection yields, 45, 22.5, 11.25, etc angles
Adding or subtracting from each other yields combinations.
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a 30-60-90 triangle has sides of 1-2-sqrt3. Constructing a 30 degree or 60 degree is readily done using length ratios of 1 &2. Bisecting these repeatedly yields 15, 7.5, 3.75, etc. degrees. These can be added or subtracted to find numerous angles.


Square-cubic-other-roots/201301: Solve the following equation
2y – 3/2 = sqrt 729 / 4 + y

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Answer 151590 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 17:48:56 (Show Source):
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2y -3/2 = sqrt 729 /(4+y)
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(2y-1.5)(y+4) = 27
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2y^2 +8y -1.5y -6 -27 =0
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2y^2 +6.5y -33 =0
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Use quadratic eqn to solve
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a= 2,,,,,b= 6.5,,,,,c=-33
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y=[ -(6.5) +/- sqrt{ (6.5)^2 -4 (2)(-33) } ] /2(2)
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y= [ -6.5 +/- sqrt{ 306.25} ] /4
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y= [ -6.5 +/- 17.5] / 4
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y = -6,,+ 2.75
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check by inserting in original eqn,,,,,ok






Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/201362: Find the quotient and remainder for (x^4-2x^2+3) divided by (x+1)
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Answer 151588 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 17:35:03 (Show Source):
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( x^4 -2x^2 +3) / ( x+1)
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.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,x^3 -x^2 -x +1 +(2)/(x+1)
,,,,,,,,,,,,______________________________
,,,,,,x+1,,!,,x^4 +0x^3 -2x^2 +0x +3
.,,,,,,,,,,,,,x^4 +x^3
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,________
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-x^3 -2x^2
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-x^3 -1x^2
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,__________
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-x^2 +0x
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-x^2 -1x
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,________
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,+1x +3
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,+1x +1
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,_____
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,+2
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Polynomial division is similar to regular long division,,
divide, multiply, subtract, bring down,,,,,,repeat
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To check, multiply quotient by divisor aand add remainder
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(x^3 -x^2 -x +1) * (x+1) = x^4 -2x^2 +1
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adding remainder(+2) = x^4 -2x^2 +3,,,,,,ok






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Equations/201321: Solve the inequality.
(c+4)(c-2)(c-7)>0
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Answer 151558 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 11:57:27 (Show Source):
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(c+4)(c-2)(c-7) > 0
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lets solve as equality first
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(c+4)(c-2)(c-7) =0
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c+4=0,,,,c=-4
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c-2=0,,,,c=2
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c-7=0,,,,c=7
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in order,,,,,-4,,,,2,,,,,,7
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now lets check numbers before and after each of these against original inequality
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for x less than (-4),,, let x=-5,,, -84 >0,,,, not true
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for -4 less than x less than 2,,,let x=0,,,,,56>0,,,,,ok
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for 2 less than x less than 7,,,,,let x= 3,,,,,-28>0,,,, not true
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for x>7,,,,,let x = 8,,,,,72>0,,,ok
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therefore ,,,,-4less than x less than 2,,,,x>7,,,are answers


Equations/201337: solve the inequality
4k^3-6k^2(< or =)4k
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Answer 151557 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 11:35:32 (Show Source):
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4k^3 -6k^2 < = 4k
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lets solve as equality first
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4k^3 -6k^2 = 4k
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4k^3 -6k^2 -4k =0
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2k ( 2k^2 -3k -2) = 0
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2k (2k+1)(k-2) =0
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2k =0,,,,k=0
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2k+1 =0,,,,k= (-1/2)
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k-2 = 0,,,,k=2
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Now on number line we have,,, (-1/2),,,,(0),,,,,(2)
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Now lets check if numbers before and after each of these satisfy original inequality
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for x< (-1/2),,,,let x = -1,,,,-10 <= -4,,,,ok
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for (-1/2) < x < 0,,,let x= (-.25),,,-.3125 <=-1,,,,not true
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for 0 less than x less than 2,,,,,let x=1,,,,-2 <= 4,,,,ok
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for x>2,,,,let x= 3,,,,,54<=12,,,,,not true
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Therefore,,,,,x<=(-1/2),,,,,0<=x<=2,,,,,answer


Equations/201335: Find the slope and the y-intercept of the line.
2x-4y=-12
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Answer 151556 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 10:59:52 (Show Source):
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Many different ways to solve this ,,,but lets just match form, y=mx +b
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2x -4y = -12
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-4y = -2x -12
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y = (1/2)x + (3),,,,,or m=1/2,,,b=3
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Equations/201339: Solve the inequality
(-6x+2)/(3x^2+7) >0
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Answer 151555 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 10:49:52 (Show Source):
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(-6x+2) (3x^2+7) > 0
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lets solve eqn as if it were equal to zero
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(-6x+2) (3x^2 +7) = 0
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-6x+2 = 0
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-6x = -2
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x= + 1/3,,,,,zero
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3x^2 +7 =0
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3x^2 =-7
x^2 = -7/3
x= +/- 1.53 i,,,,imaginary therefore not a Real Number Solution
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The only Real answer is x= +1/3
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If we had solved this part of the problem with the inequality problem with the inequality sign, -6x+2 >0, the answer would be
x < 1/3.
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Lets check by picking test points on either side of + 1/3
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Smaller than + 1/3, use 0,
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substituting,,,(-6(0)+2)(3(0)^2 +7) = 2*7=14,,,,or 14 > 0 ,,,,ok
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Larger than +1/3 ,,,use 1
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subst,,,,,(-6(1)+2)(3(1)^2 +7) = (-4)(10) = -40,,,,or -40>0,,,,not true
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Therefore ,,,,,x< 1/3,,,,is valid answer






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Equations/201322: Find an equation of the line satisfying the given conditions.
Through (-4,3); perpendicular to -8x+5y=77
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Answer 151554 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 10:24:59 (Show Source):
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For this problem, lets first find the slope of the original equation, using y=mx +b form, and then define the slope of the second eqn as, m2=-1/m1,perpendicular. Finally, we can define the eqn of the second line from the slope and the given point.
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-8x +5y =77
5y = 8x +77
y = (8/5)x + 77/5
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or from form ,,,,y= m x +b,,,m = (8/5)
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m2= - 1/m1 = (-5/8)
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Second eqn is , y= mx +b,,,,y = (-5/8) x +b
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As it contains the point ( -4,3),,,,substitute
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(3) = (-5/8) (-4) + b
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3 = 20/8 +b
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24/8 - 20/8 = 4/8 =1/2 = b
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subst m,,and b,,in form eqn,, y = (-5/8)x + (1/2)
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mult thru by 8
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8y = -5x + 4
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checking, subst ( -4,3),,,,8*3=(-5)(-4) +4 = 24 ,,,,ok









Quadratic_Equations/201334: Please help. I'm not sure I have this done correctly.
3/-5-x - x/x-3=0
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Answer 151547 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 08:57:47 (Show Source):
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Please review to assure correct problem
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3/(-5-x) - x/(x-3)
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just rearrange the first term, to get better den
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-3/(x+5) -x /(x-3)
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LCD = (x+5)(x-3)
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[ -3 (x-3) -x(x+5)] / (x+5)(x-3)
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[ -3x +9 -x^2 -5x ] / (x+5)(x-3)
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[ -x^2 -8x +9 ] / (x+5)(x-3)
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[ -1 ( x^2 +8x -9) ] / ( x+5)(x-3)
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[-1 (x-1)(x+9)] / [ (x+5)(x-3) ]
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checking let x=0 in original and answer,,,both = -3/5,,,,ok
doing same for x=1, both = zero,,,ok


Proportions/201295: If the ratio of the corresponding diagonals of two similar figures is 4 : 9 ,then what is the ratio of their perimeters?
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Answer 151545 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-27 08:41:43 (Show Source):
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Remember with similar figures, that have proportional sides,
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length and perimeter varies as Scale Factor ^1
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Area varies as SF^2
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and Volume varies as SF^3
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in our case SF = 4/9, perimeters have this same ratio, 4/9


Equations/201133: 3+3/7+5=2
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Answer 151500 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-26 15:10:40 (Show Source):
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3+3/7 + 5 = 2
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Please review what the problem is ??
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if it is (3+3) / (7+5) = 6 / (12) = 1/2
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Linear_Algebra/201135: Find each value
1. f(3) if f(x) = 7 - x^ 2(squared)
2. f(0) if f(x) = x - 3x^ 2 (squared)
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Answer 151498 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-26 14:57:41 (Show Source):
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f(3) = 7-x^2 = 7 -(3)^2 = 7-9 = -2
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f(0) = x-3x^2 = (0) -3(0)^2 = 0
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Geometric_formulas/201143: This question is from textbook geometry
can you please help me answer. ((( ture of false All lateral faces of regular pyramids are congruent rectangles. )))
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Answer 151494 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-26 14:44:16 (Show Source):
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Lateral Faces of pyramids are triangles ( not rectangles) therefore false


Inequalities/201253: WRITE Dh AND SOLVE THE INEQUALITIY
12X-7X+10>0
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Answer 151491 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-26 14:21:50 (Show Source):
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12x -7x +10 > 0
5x +10 >0
5x > -10
x> -2


Inequalities/201270: solve for x. With correct inequality symbol, then the number
10x+2-5x-6>-2(6-x)
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Answer 151489 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-26 14:17:10 (Show Source):
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10x +2 -5x -6 > -2(6-x)
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10x +2 -5x -6 > -12 +2x
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5x -4 > -12 +2x
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3x > -8
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x> -8/3


Inequalities/201158: 6-3/6x<8
The final solution I came to was X<5/2
I'm lost
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Answer 151487 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-26 14:08:45 (Show Source):
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Please check the problem
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(1) ( 6-3) / (6x) < 8
(3) / (6x) < 8
3 < 48 x
3/48 1/16< x
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(2) 6 -(3/6)x < 8
-(1/2)x < 2
-x < 4
x > -4,,,note inequality flip
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(3) 6 - {3/(6x) } < 8
-{3/(6x)} < 2
-3 < 12x
-3/(12) < x
- (1/4) < x
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Equations/201256: Evaluate the expression. Write answer without exponents.
(4/9)1/2
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Answer 151477 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-26 12:47:24 (Show Source):
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(4/9)1/2=4/9*1/2=4/18=2/9


Equations/201255: Evaluate the expression. Write answer without exponents.
-2^-5

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Answer 151476 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-26 12:36:32 (Show Source):
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(-2)^-5 =1/(-2)^5=1/-32 = (-1/32)


Problems-with-consecutive-odd-even-integers/201145: The sum of two numbers A and B is 3. The sum of their cubes is 36, What is the sum of their squares decreased by the product of the two numbers?
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Answer 151388 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-25 15:07:41 (Show Source):
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(1) A + B = 3,,,,,,,,B=(3-A)
(2) A^3 + B^3 =36
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A^3 + (3-A)^3 =36
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side problem (3-A)^3 = (3-A) (3-A)(3-A)
(3-A) ( 9-6A +A^2)
27 -27A +9A^2 -A^3
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subst in
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A^3 +(27 -27A +9A^2 -A^3) =36
9A^2 -27A -9 =0
9(A^2 -3A -1) =0
(A^2 -3A -1) =0
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To factor use quadratic eqn
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a=1,,,,,b=-3,,,,,c=-1
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A =[ -(-3) +/- sqrt((-3)^2 - 4 (1)(-1)] / 2(1)
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A= [3 +/- sqrt{ 9+4} ]/2
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A= [3 +/- 3.6]/2
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A= 3.3, -.3,,,,,
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B= 3-3.3 =-.3,,,,or B= 3-(-.3) = 3.3
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( A^2 +B^2) - AB =?
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{ (3.3)^2 +(-.3)^2 } - (3.3)(-.3) = ?
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11+10 = ?
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21=?














Exponents/201152: This question is from textbook Mathematics For Technical trades
A problem I have and cannot figure out is:
Evaluate: 3{15-(8-5)}divided by 2squared times(3/2)= Please if you can help thats great Thank janet
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Answer 151387 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-25 14:36:50 (Show Source):
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Remember the order of operations
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PEMDAS, Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiply/Divide, lt to rt, Add/Subtract, lt to rt
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3{ 15 -(8-5) } / (2^2 *3/2),,,,check that we got 3/2 in right spot
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3{ 15 -3} / (4*3/2)
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3 { 12) / 6
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36/6
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6
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IF the (3/2) is separate
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[3{ 15-(8-5)} / 2^2 ] * 3/2
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[3{15 -3} / 4] *1.5
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[ 3(12) /4 ] * 1.5
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(36/4) * 1.5
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9*1.5
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13.5
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Divisibility_and_Prime_Numbers/201146: This question is from textbook
I do not understand how to factor a composite number into a product of prime numbers. For example: 120
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Answer 151386 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-25 14:14:33 (Show Source):
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usually we use a "factor tree" to better visualize ( please excuse ,,,,)
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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,120
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,5,,,,24...........these are factors of 120
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2,,,12........these are factors of 24
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2,,,6......these are factors of 12
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2,,3....these are factors of 6
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Therefore prime factors of 120 are 2,2,2,3,5,,(which multiply to 120)
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better stated as 2^3, 3, 5
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Note we do not use the 1, in this factorization
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logarithm/201176: This question is from textbook intermediate algebra
Pg 560
62. Express as a single logarithm with a coefficient of 1.
(The "b"s are tiny and below "log")
2 logbx-3(logby+logbz)

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Answer 151383 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-25 14:00:27 (Show Source):
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2log(b) x -3( log(b) y + log(b) z
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remember a log c = logc^a
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log(b)x^2 -log(b)y^3 -log(b)z^3
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remember log a +log b = log(a*b),,,and log a -log b =log(a/b)
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log(b) { x^2 / y^3 * z^3 }
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checking, let b=10,,, a=1, ,, b=2,,,c=3
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original eqn = -2.33,,,,answer = -2.33,,,,,ok


Equations/201166: Part 1:
Enter the dimensions of a rectangular box with a volume of 50x^3 - 3 - 2x + 75x^2.
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Part 2
A rectangular box has a volume of 50x^3 -3 - 2x- 75x^2. In order for such a box to actually exist, the numerical value of x must be greater than____?
(Use factorization from part 1 to solve.)

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Answer 151380 by RAY100(1637) About Me  on 2009-06-25 13:25:57 (Show Source):
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Vol = 50x^3 -2x +75x^2 -3
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looking for V = L * W * H
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factor original eqn
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2x(25x^2 -1) +3(25x^2-1)
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(2x+3)( 25x^2 -1)
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(2x+3) (5x+1)(5x-1),,,,,sides of box
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2x+3 =0,,,,,x=-1.5
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5x +1 = 0,,,,,x= -1/5
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5x-1=0,,,,,,x= 1/5
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Smallest zero is (-1.5),, therefore x> -1.5