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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/205556: Thank you....
Factor completely and match your result to the correct answer below.
12y2 + 2y – 2
A) (3y – 2)(4y + 1)
B) (12y – 1)(y + 2)
C) (3y + 2)(4y – 1)
D) 2(3y – 1)(2y + 1)
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Answer 155198 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 19:17:04 (Show Source):
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12y2 + 2y – 2
2(6y^2+y-1)
2(3y-1)(2y+1) ans. D).


Graphs/205567: How do you solve -7x>1/15
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Answer 155197 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 19:12:23 (Show Source):
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-7x>1/15
x<1/15/(-7) when dividing by a negative value the > changes to a <.
x<1/15*1/-7
x<1/15*-7
x<1/-105
x<-1/105 ans.
Proof:
Let x=-1/104
-7*-1/104>1/15
7/104>1/15
.0673>.0666


Graphs/205568: How do you graph (-2,5), (3,-1)
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Answer 155196 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 19:02:16 (Show Source):
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Y=mX+b
m=slope=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)=(-1-5)/(3+2)=-6/5
(-2,5), (3,-1)
5=-2*-6/5+b
5=12/5+b
b=5-12/5
b=(5*5-12)/5
b=(25-12)/5
b=13/5=2.6 is the y intercept.
y=-6x/5+2.6
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+6%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+-6x%2F5+%2B2.6%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 6, y from -10 to 10, -6x/5 +2.6).


Graphs/205569: How do you find the y-intercept of the equation -5x + y =3
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Answer 155194 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 18:52:35 (Show Source):
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Y=mX+b where b=the y intercept.
-5x + y =3
y=5x+3
The y intercept=3.
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+5%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+5x+%2B3%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 5, y from -10 to 10, 5x +3).


Graphs/205571: How do you sovle 5(3+4x)-5≥ 190
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Answer 155193 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 18:48:01 (Show Source):
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5(3+4x)-5≥190
15+20x-5>=190
20x+10>=190
20x>=190-10
20x>=180
x>=180/20
x>=9 ans.
Proof:
Let x=9.1
5(3+4*9.1)-5>=190
5(3+36.4)-5>=190
5*39.4-5>=190
197-5>=190
192>=190


Numeric_Fractions/205573: solve:
(6/7) / (2/9)=
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Answer 155192 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 18:43:29 (Show Source):
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(6/7) / (2/9)
5/7*9/2=45/14 ans.


Graphs/205574: How do you solve 9x-14<-41 using addition and multiplication priciples?
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Answer 155191 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 18:41:16 (Show Source):
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9x-14<-41
9x<-41+14
9x<-27
x<-27/9
x<-3 ans.
Proof:
Let x=-3.1
9*3.1-14<-41
-27.9-14<-41
-41.9<-41


decimal-numbers/205534: How do you round 5/16 to the nearest 1/8?
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Answer 155157 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 15:33:14 (Show Source):
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5/16=x/8
16x=8*5
x=40/16
x=2.5
2.5/8 or 3/8 ans.


Linear-equations/205440: Please show me how to solve 6 = 5(1/4)+c..Thanks
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Answer 155115 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 10:28:50 (Show Source):
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6 = 5(1/4)+c
6=5/4+c
c=6-5/4
c=(6*4-5)/4
c=(24-5)/4
c=19/4 ans.
Proof:
6=5/4+19/4
6=24/4
6=6


Coordinate-system/205452: how to graph:
y=3x-1
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Answer 155113 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 10:18:04 (Show Source):
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y=3x-1
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+5%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+3x+-1%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 5, y from -10 to 10, 3x -1).


Travel_Word_Problems/205456: Two cars, A and B, having average speeds of 30 and 40 mph, respectively are 280 miles apart they start moving towards each other at 3pm, At what time will they meet?
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Answer 155112 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 10:15:44 (Show Source):
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30x+40x=280
70x=280
x=280/70
x=4 hours.
3+4=7 pm. they will meet.


Pythagorean-theorem/205474: Suppose you need to construct a right triangle in which the shorter side is eight feet less than the longest side and the third side is seven feet more than the shortest side.
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Answer 155111 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 10:12:40 (Show Source):
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a^2+b^2=c^2
a=c-8
b=a+7 or b=(c-8)+7 or b=c-1
(c-8)^2+(c-1)^2=c^2
c^2-16c+64+c^2-2c+1=c^2
2c^2-c^2-18c+65=0
c^2-18c+65=0
(c-13)(c-5)=0
c-13=0
c=13 ans.
a=13-8
a=5 ans.
b=5+7
b=12 ans.
Proof:
5^2+12*2=13^2
25+141=169
169=169


Numbers_Word_Problems/205461: "if the larger of two numbers is subtracted from 6 times the smaller,the result is 20.if twice the larger number is added to 4 times the smaller,he resul is 56.find the numbers"
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Answer 155104 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 09:54:34 (Show Source):
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Let x be the smaller number & y be the larger number.
6x-y=20 or y=6x-20
4x+2y=56
4x+2(6x-20)=56
4x+12x-40=56
16x=56+40
16x=96
x=96/16
x=6 ans.
y=6*6-20
y=36-20
y=16 ans.
Proof:
4*6+2*16=56
24+32=56
56=56


Exponents-negative-and-fractional/205465: 2/3p = 8/9
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Answer 155102 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 09:42:56 (Show Source):
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2/3p=8/9
2P/3=8/9
2P*9=8*3
18P=24
P=24/18
P=4/3 ANS.
2/3*4/3=8/9
8/9=8/9


Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/205468: solve the equation by eliminating fractions
A) x/2+x/3=20

b) 3m/4+m/2= -5
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Answer 155101 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 09:38:20 (Show Source):
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A) x/2+x/3=20
(3x+2x)/(2*3)=20
5x/6=20
5x=20*6
5x-120
x=120/5
x=24 ans.
Proof:
24/2+24/3=20
12+8=20
20=20
b) 3m/4+m/2=-5
(2*3m+4*m)/(4*2)=-5
(6m+4M)/8=-5
10M/8=-5
10M=-5*8
10M=-40
M=-40/10
M=-4 ANS.
PROOF:
3*-4/4+(-4/2)=-5
-12/4-2=-5
-3-2=-5
-5=-5


Quadratic_Equations/205469: what are the possible values of x in x squared=225 using the method called extracting square roots?

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Answer 155100 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 09:31:51 (Show Source):
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x^2=225
x=+/-15 ans.


Angles/205473: If the measure of an angle is 30 less than twice the measure of its supplement, what is the measure of each angle?
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Answer 155099 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 09:29:09 (Show Source):
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x+3x-30=180
4x=180+30
4x=210
x=210/4
x=52.5 ans. for the smaller angle.
3*52.5-30=157.50-30=127.7 ans for the larger angle.
Proof:
52.5+127.5=180
180=180


Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/205483: the equation of a straight line is 3x+ 2y =5. Given that the point (k,4) lies on the line, find the value of k.
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Answer 155098 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 09:23:38 (Show Source):
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3x+ 2y =5
2y=-3x+5
y=-3x/2+5/2
y=-3x/2+2.5
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+5%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+-3x%2F2+%2B2.5%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 5, y from -10 to 10, -3x/2 +2.5).
(k,4)
3k+2*4=5
3k+8=5
3k=5-8
3k=-3
k=-3/3
k=-1 ans. (-1,4)
Proof:
3*-1+2*4=5
-3+8=5
5=5


Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/205487: Find three consecutive odd numbers such that 1/7 of the first plus 1/3 of the second plus 1/5 of the third is 63.
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Answer 155096 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 09:17:40 (Show Source):
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Let x, x+2, x+4 be the 3 odd numbers.
x/7+(x+2)/3+(x+4)/5=63
[(15x+35(x+2)+21(x+4)]/105=63
[15x+35x+70+21x+84]/105=63
[71x+154)/105=63
71x+154=63*105
71x+154=6,615
71x=6,615-154
71x=6,461
x=6,461/71
x=91 the first number
91+2=93 the second number
91+4=95 the third number
Proof:
91/7+93/3+95/5=63
13+31+19=63
63=63


Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/205486: Find three consecutive odd numbers such that 1/7 of the first plus 1/3 of the second plus 1/5 of the third is 63.
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Answer 155095 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-05 09:16:23 (Show Source):
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Let x, x+2, x+4 be the 3 odd numbers.
x/7+(x+2)/3+(x+4)/5=63
[(15x+35(x+2)+21(x+4)]/105=63
[15x+35x+70+21x+84]/105=63
[71x+154)/105=63
71x+154=63*105
71x+154=6,615
71x=6,615-154
71x=6,461
x=6,461/71
x=91 the first number
91+2=93 the second number
91+4=95 the third number
Proof:
91/7+93/3+95/5=63
13+31+19=63
63=63


Linear-equations/205337: 3(y+8)-12y = 0
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Answer 155033 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-04 16:07:46 (Show Source):
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3(y+8)-12y = 0
3Y+24-12Y=0
-9Y+24=0
-9Y=-24
Y=-24/-9
Y=8/3 ANS.


Travel_Word_Problems/205369: A plane flies x mph. How far can it fo in y hours?
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Answer 155032 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-04 15:56:27 (Show Source):


Problems-with-consecutive-odd-even-integers/205398: This question is from textbook algebra 1 an integrated approach
sara has $1.45 in nickles and dimes. There are 18 in all. how many of many of each are there? Use the 5-step method and a table in solving this problem. (hint this problem is very similar to the try it exercise on page 205. use the answer to that question to help you determine the variables and organize your table.) i really hope u guys can help me i got the table all set up and the first part of this problem figured out i just didnt know how to solve it! thank you for your time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Answer 155030 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-04 15:54:02 (Show Source):
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N+D=18
N=18-D
.05N+.10D=1.45
.05(18-D)+.10D=1.45
.90-.05D+.10D=1.45
.05D=1.45-.90
.05D=.55
D=.55/.05
D=11 DIMES.
N+11=18
N=18-11
N=7 NICKLES.
PROOF:
.05*7+.10*11=1.45
.35+110=1.45
1.45=1.45


Linear-equations/205376: solve by Elimination Using Addition and Subtraction method
2x + 4y = 8
y - 3 = x
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Answer 155029 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-04 15:47:54 (Show Source):
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2x + 4y = 8
y - 3 = x multiply by 2 & add.
2y-6=2x
-2x+2y=6
2x+4y=8
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6y=14
y=14/6
y=7/3 ans.
7/3-3=x
(7-3*3)/3=x
(7-9)/3=x
-2/3=x ans.
Proof:
2*-2/3+4*7/3=8
-4/3+28/3=8
24/3=8
8=8


Travel_Word_Problems/205399: how long will it take to drive 325 miles at 55 miles per hour?

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Answer 155028 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-04 15:37:52 (Show Source):
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325/55=5.9 hours ans.


Rectangles/205186: The area of a rectangular piece of cardboard shown is 735 square inches. The cardboard is used to make an open box by cutting a 3-inch square from each corner and turning up the sides. If the box is to have a volume of 1305 cubic inches, find the dimensions of the cardboard that must be used. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!
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Answer 154939 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-03 15:35:01 (Show Source):
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xy=735
x=735/y
(x-2*3)(y-2*3)*3=1305
(735/y-6)(y-6)*3=1305
(735-6y-6*735/y+36)*3=1305
(735-6y-4410/y+36)*3=1305
2205-18y-13230/y+108=1305
-18y-13230/y=1305-2205-108
-18y-13230/y=-1008
(-18y*y-13230)/y=-1008
-18y^2-13230=-1008y
18y^2-1008y+13230=0
18(y^2-56y+735)=0
18(y-21)(y-35)=0
y-21=0
y=21 then x=35
y-35=0
y=35 then x=21
Proof:
21*35=735
735=735
(21-2*3)(35-2*3)*3=1305
(21-6)(35-6)*3=1305
15*29*3=1305
1305=1305


Inverses/205223: 2x2+9x-5
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Answer 154938 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-03 15:15:35 (Show Source):
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2x^2+9x-5=0
(2x-1)(x+5)=0
2x-1=0
2x=1
x=1/2 ans.
x+5=0
x=-5 ans.


Linear_Equations_And_Systems_Word_Problems/205250: TJ plans to erect 132 feet of fencing around his rectangular garden, using his house as one side of the garden. Each width (x) is 3 feet longer than twice the length (y). Find the dimensions of the garden.
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Answer 154937 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-03 15:09:21 (Show Source):
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x=2y+3
2x+(2y+3)=132
2(2y+3)+2y+3=132
4y+6+2y+3=132
6y+9=132
6y=132-9
6y=123
y=123/6
y=20.5 ans. for the length.
x=2*20.5+3
x=41+3
x=44 ans for the width.
Proof:
2*44+(2*20.5+3)=132
88+41+3=132
132=132


Equations/205259: solve for x:
4 = x/5,000,000
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Answer 154936 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-03 14:58:04 (Show Source):
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4 = x/5,000,000
x=4*5,000,000
x=20,000,000 ans.


Money_Word_Problems/205191: find the present value of $3000 comp monthly for 6% for 7 years.
I answered 3000/(1=.06/12)^84= 1973.20 or 2532.60.
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Answer 154921 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-03 11:00:11 (Show Source):
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3000{/}(1{=}.06/12)^84= 1973.20 or 2532.60.
( ) incorrect modifiers.
3000(1+.06/12)^[7*12]=3000(1+.005)^84=3000(1.005)^84=3000*1.520=$4,561.11 ans.


Geometry_Word_Problems/205194: Please help with me find an equation of line l and solve for y when Line l goes through (0,0) and is perpendicular to the line through (0,6) and (-5,0). I am stumped because I don't think there is a slope for the first line. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Answer 154918 by checkley77(12569) About Me  on 2009-08-03 10:51:52 (Show Source):
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(0,6)(-5,0)
The equation for this line is:
Y=mX+b
m=slope=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)=(0-6)/(-5-0)=-6/-5=6/5 ans.
6=6/5*0+b
6=b ans. for the y intercept.
y=6x/5+6 is the equation for this line. (red line)
A perpendicular line will have a slope=-5/6 passing through (0,0).
0=-5/6*0+b
0=b ans. for the y intercept for this line.
y=-5x/6+0s the equation for thjis line. (green line)
+graph%28+300%2C+300%2C+-6%2C+6%2C+-6%2C+6%2C+6x%2F5+%2B6%2C+y+=+-5x%2F6+%29+ (graph 300x300 pixels, x from -6 to 6, y from -6 to 6, of TWO functions 6x/5 +6 and y = -5x/6).