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Answer 461741 by Cromlix(718) on 2013-06-18 08:44:00 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Two angles are complementary if the sum of their angles equals 90 degrees
So, one angle is 40 degrees if it is 50 degrees more than its complement.
Hope this helps.
:-)
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Triangles/758968: The measures of the angles in a triangle are in the extended ratio of 3:4:5. What is the smallest angle of the triangle?
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Answer 461739 by Cromlix(718) on 2013-06-18 08:38:05 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Add all the ratios
3+4+5 = 12
180 degrees in a triangle.
3/12 x 180 = 45
4/12 x 180 = 60
5/12 x 180 = 75
Total = 180
So, smallest angle = 45 degrees.
Hope this helps.
:-)
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Points-lines-and-rays/758941: THE MIDPOINT OF A LINE SEGMENT AB IS THE POINT (-1, 2).THE X COORDINATE OF A IS 5 AND THE Y-COORDINATE OF B IS -9,FIND THE POINTS OF A+B 1 solutions
Answer 461734 by Menjax(41) on 2013-06-18 06:15:11 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!First off please don't use caps to gain attention it's unnecessary...
using formulas
Mx=(x1+x2)/2
My=(y1+y2)/2
-1=(5+x2)/2
2=(y1-9)/2
Point A is at (5,-5)
Point B is at (-7,-9)
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Age_Word_Problems/758940: Two years ago, a man was 7 times as old as his son. In 3 years time, he will be only 4 times as old as son. Find the present age of the man and of his son. 1 solutions
Answer 461733 by Menjax(41) on 2013-06-18 06:10:20 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Defince unknowns
Let M = Man's current age
Let S = Son's current age
Dissect the question to get your equations
(M-2) = 7(S-2) #1
(M+3) = 4(S+3) #2
From #1 M = 7S-12
Sub above into #2
7S-9=4S+12
3S=21
S=7
Sub S into #1
M-2=7(7-2)
M=37
So the man's current age is 37 years old and his son's age is 7 years old
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Probability-and-statistics/758924: Not really sure where to start on this problem. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Determine whether the distribution is a discrete probability distribution?
x,P(x)
0,0.21
1,0.28
2,0.02
3,0.28
4,0.21 1 solutions
Answer 461731 by reviewermath(604) on 2013-06-18 04:35:18 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Q:
Not really sure where to start on this problem. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Determine whether the distribution is a discrete probability distribution?
x,P(x)
0,0.21
1,0.28
2,0.02
3,0.28
4,0.21
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A:
 , the distribution is a discrete probability distribution
because  = 0.21 + 0.28 + 0.02 + 0.28 + 0.21 =  .
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Trigonometry-basics/758803: Refer to the graph of y = tan x to find the exact values of x in the interval (−π/2, 3π/2) that satisfy the equation. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)
tan x = 1/square root of 3
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Answer 461729 by lwsshak3(6761) on 2013-06-18 03:00:50 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Refer to the graph of y = tan x to find the exact values of x in the interval (−π/2, 3π/2) that satisfy the equation. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)
tan x = 1/square root of 3
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x=π/6, 7π/6 in Q1 and Q3 where tan>0
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Trigonometry-basics/758863: find csc(theta), given that cos(theta)=(-(√2/2)) and cot(theta)=1 1 solutions
Answer 461728 by lwsshak3(6761) on 2013-06-18 02:49:27 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!find csc(theta), given that cos(theta)=(-(√2/2)) and cot(theta)=1
Given data shows angle theta is in quadrant III where cos and sin<0, and cot>0
cot(theta)=1
theta=225º
reference angle=45º
sin(theta)=sin225º=-√2/2
csc(theta)=1/sin(theta)=-2/√2=-√2
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logarithm/758874: why is it necessary to check the solutions of a logarithmic equation. 1 solutions
Answer 461727 by lwsshak3(6761) on 2013-06-18 02:30:40 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!why is it necessary to check the solutions of a logarithmic equation.
Because arguments of logarithms>0, that is, if the solution makes any of the arguments≤0, the solution is rejected. Example: log(x-5), x>5
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Quadratic-relations-and-conic-sections/758896: Determine the equation of the hyperbola whose asymptotes are x±2y=0 and which passes through (4,3) 1 solutions
Answer 461726 by lwsshak3(6761) on 2013-06-18 02:21:28 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Determine the equation of the hyperbola whose asymptotes are x±2y=0 and which passes through (4,3)
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Hyperbola has a vertical transverse axis since it passes thru (4,3)
Its standard form of equation: (y-k)^2/a^2-(x-h)^2/b^2=1, (h,k)=(x,y) coordinates of center
Asymptotes are two straight line equations that intersect at center, y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept
Equation of asymptote with positive slope:
x-2y=0
2y=x
y=x/2
m=1/2, b=0
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Equation of asymptote with negative slope:
x+2y=0
2y=-x
y=-x/2
m=-1/2, b=0
This means center is at (0,0)
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slopes of asymptotes with vertical transverse axis
=±a/b=±1/2
b=±2a
b^2=4a^2
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solving for a^2 and b^2 using coordinates of given point(4,3)
(y-k)^2/a^2-(x-h)^2/b^2=1
y^2/a^2-x^2/4a^2=1
9/a^2-16/4a^2=1
9/a^2-4/a^2=1
5/a^2=1
a^2=5
b^2=4a^2=20
Equation:
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Rate-of-work-word-problems/758903: q.1 A family of 4 members have provisions for 30 days.6 more people come to stay with them for that particular month.How long this provisions will last for them?
q.2 10men can finish constructing work in 30 days.In how many days will the house be contructed if 15 men are employed?
q.3 In a factory 20 workers make 420 toys in a day.On one particular day,five workers were were on leave.How many toys will be made on that day?
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Answer 461725 by josgarithmetic(1774) on 2013-06-18 01:41:12 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!4 people have p number of provisions requiring 30 days to consume.
1 person could use p provisions over a period of 4*30 days to consume.
The analysis is to understand the pattern affecting the use of p number of provisions. Changing from 4 people to 1 person requires multiplying time by 4. Now to change from 4 people to 6 people should require multiplying by  .
The short analyzed pattern should indicate 6 people need  days to consume the provisions.
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Linear-systems/758899: 6x - 5y = 3
4x + 3y = 21
Using the Substitution Method, please help me figure out how to show my work when solving. 1 solutions
Answer 461721 by fcabanski(889) on 2013-06-18 00:14:22 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Substitution method:
1. Solve one equation for one of the variables.
2. Substitute that value for the variable in the second equation.
3. Solve the second equation for the remaining variable.
4. Substitute that value into the first equation to find the value of the first variable.
1. 6x - 5y = 3
6x = 5y + 3
x = (5/6)y + 1/2
2. 4x + 3y = 21 (sub (5/6)y + 1/2 for x)
4((5/6)y + 1/2) + 3y = 21
(20/6)y + 2 + 3y = 21
(10/3) y + (9/3)y = 19
19y = 57
y = 3
x = (5/6)y + 1/2
x = (5/6)* 3 + 1/2 = 5/2 + 1/2 = 6/2 = 3
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Graphs/758806: Find the equation of a circle passing through (1,2) and (3,4) and tangent to the line 3x+y=3. 1 solutions
Answer 461718 by MathLover1(6812) on 2013-06-17 22:35:07 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!given:
the point A(  ,  )
the point B(  ,  )
Plot A(  ,  ) and B(  ,  )in a rectangular coordinate system.
Draw the tangent line,  , which cuts the x-axis at (  ,  ) .
By looking at the position of the points  ,  , and at the path of the tangent
line, think that the point where the tangent touches the circle could be (  ,  )
or close to.
Plan: The center of the circle is at the intersection point of the perpendicular line to tangent at the point of tangency, and the perpendicular bisector of the segment  (reason: a tangent to a circle is perpendicular to its radius; the perpendicular bisector of a chord passes through the center).
Solution:
Let's suppose that (  ,  ) is the point of tangency.
Find the midpoint  of  :
 = (  ,  ) = (  ,  )
Find the  of the line that passes though  and  :
Find the  of the  bisector of  (whose slope must be  and passes through (  ,  )):
 ; ....let (  ,  )= (  ,  )
so, the  of the  bisector of  is
Find the equation of the perpendicular line to the tangent (whose slope is  since the perpendicular lines have negative reciprocal slopes) and passes through (  ,  )):
 ;...... let (  ,  )= (  ,  )
Find the intersection point of  and
 implies
So the point (  ,  )... ..=> could be the  of the circle.
If we compute the distances between (  ,  ) and (  ,  ), (  ,  ), (  ,  ), we see that they have the same length,  , then we say the center of the circle is (  ,  ) and the radius has a length of  .
Thus, the equation of the circle that passes through (  ,  ) and (  ,  ) is the equation of a circle with center (  ,  ) and a radius of  .
Let's solve the problem without risking extra work (we clearly see that our guess for the point of tangency was right).
After we draw the given information on the rectangular system, we would like to draw a parallel line to the tangent line that passes through the point B (  ,  ).
For this we need the equation of the line to use its slope to draw it and to find the point of intersection with the perpendicular bisector of segment  (since the center of the circle lies there; see above); (the slope is  , since parallel line have the same slope).
 ; .......let (  ,  ) = (  ,  )
Let's find the intersection point of  and
 implies  , say the center  is at (  ,  )
Let's find the length of the congruent (  lies on the  bisector) segments  and  , maybe they are radii.
 .
Since the point  lies in the same time on the perpendicular bisector of  and on the parallel line to the tangent, let's find the equation of the perpendicular line to the tangent that passes through  (the slope is  since the perpendicular lines have negative reciprocal slopes):
 ;.... let (  ,  ) = (  ,  )
Let's find the intersection point of  and  (maybe this would be the point of tangency):
 implies  ; say T(  ,  )
Let's find the length of  :
 .
Since  ,  , and  have the same length, they are radii of the circle with center O(  ,  ). So our guess was right!
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Triangles/758818: A right triangle having a 32.5 degree angle is inscribed in a circle with radius 42.5 cm. How long are the legs of the triangle? (Hint: A right triangle inscribed in a circle subtends a semicircle arc.) 1 solutions
Answer 461715 by Alan3354(31521) on 2013-06-17 22:11:17 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!A right triangle having a 32.5 degree angle is inscribed in a circle with radius 42.5 cm. How long are the legs of the triangle?
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Hint: The hypotenuse is the diameter = 85 cm
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Money_Word_Problems/758759: A manufacturing company makes two types of water skis, a trick ski and a slalom ski. The trick ski requires 6 labor hours for fabricating and 1 labor hour for finishing. The slalom ski requires 4 labor hours for fabricating and 1 labor hour for finishing. The maximum labor hours available per day for fabricating and finishing are 108 and 24, respectively. If X is the number of trick skis and Y is the number of slalom skis produced per day, write a system of linear inequalities that indicates appropriate restraints on X and Y. Find the set of feasible solutions graphically for the number of each type of ski that can be produced.
Please help me with this, I am totally lost. Please expalin the steps so I'll understand how to solve these problems. 1 solutions
Answer 461712 by ankor@dixie-net.com(15746) on 2013-06-17 21:47:48 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!company makes two types of water skis, a trick ski and a slalom ski.
The trick ski requires 6 labor hours for fabricating and 1 labor
hour for finishing.
The slalom ski requires 4 labor hours for fabricating and 1 labor
hour for finishing.
The maximum labor hours available per day for fabricating and
finishing are 108 and 24, respectively.
If X is the number of trick skis and Y is the number of slalom skis
produced per day, write a system of linear inequalities that
indicates appropriate restraints on X and Y.
Find the set of feasible solutions graphically for the number of each type of ski that can be produced.
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Fabricating equation
6x + 4y <= 108
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Finishing equation
1x + 1y <= 24
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since you can make negatives skis
x => 0
y => 0
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Find the set of feasible solutions graphically for the number of each
type of ski that can be produced.
We have to put the equations into the slope/intercept to graph
6x + 4y = 108
4y = -6x + 108
divide by 4
y = -1.5x + 27; Red
and
x + y = 24
y = -x + 24; Green
Graph these two equations

The feasibility region is at or below the area bounded by the points
x=0, y=24; x=6, y=18; x=18; y=0
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you can prove this to yourself using the fabricating equation
6x + 4y <= 108
x=6 trick skies, y=18 salom skies
6(6) + 4(18) =
36 + 72 = 108 total hrs
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