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Signed-numbers/181959: -4(-5+y)+4(5y+6)
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Answer 136581 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 19:55:43 (Show Source):
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-4%28-5%2By%29%2B4%285y%2B6%29 Start with the given expression.


-4%28-5%29-4%28y%29%2B4%285y%29%2B4%286%29 Distribute


20-4y%2B20y%2B24 Multiply


16y%2B44 Combine like terms.


So -4%28-5%2By%29%2B4%285y%2B6%29=16y%2B44



Signed-numbers/181960: y=1/4x+5
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Answer 136580 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 19:52:25 (Show Source):
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Looking at y=%281%2F4%29x%2B5 we can see that the equation is in slope-intercept form y=mx%2Bb where the slope is m=1%2F4 and the y-intercept is b=5


Since b=5 this tells us that the y-intercept is .Remember the y-intercept is the point where the graph intersects with the y-axis

So we have one point




Now since the slope is comprised of the "rise" over the "run" this means
slope=rise%2Frun

Also, because the slope is 1%2F4, this means:

rise%2Frun=1%2F4


which shows us that the rise is 1 and the run is 4. This means that to go from point to point, we can go up 1 and over 4



So starting at , go up 1 unit


and to the right 4 units to get to the next point



Now draw a line through these points to graph y=%281%2F4%29x%2B5

So this is the graph of y=%281%2F4%29x%2B5 through the points and


Linear-systems/181961: Find the values of x and y that solve the following systems of equations.
6x+7y=-5
4x+3y=-15
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Answer 136579 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 19:50:18 (Show Source):
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Start with the given system of equations:
system%286x%2B7y=-5%2C4x%2B3y=-15%29


2%286x%2B7y%29=2%28-5%29 Multiply the both sides of the first equation by 2.


12x%2B14y=-10 Distribute and multiply.


-3%284x%2B3y%29=-3%28-15%29 Multiply the both sides of the second equation by -3.


-12x-9y=45 Distribute and multiply.


So we have the new system of equations:
system%2812x%2B14y=-10%2C-12x-9y=45%29


Now add the equations together. You can do this by simply adding the two left sides and the two right sides separately like this:


%2812x%2B14y%29%2B%28-12x-9y%29=%28-10%29%2B%2845%29


%2812x%2B-12x%29%2B%2814y%2B-9y%29=-10%2B45 Group like terms.


0x%2B5y=35 Combine like terms.


5y=35 Simplify.


y=%2835%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate y.


y=7 Reduce.


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12x%2B14y=-10 Now go back to the first equation.


12x%2B14%287%29=-10 Plug in y=7.


12x%2B98=-10 Multiply.


12x=-10-98 Subtract 98 from both sides.


12x=-108 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-108%29%2F%2812%29 Divide both sides by 12 to isolate x.


x=-9 Reduce.


So our answer is x=-9 and y=7.


Which form the ordered pair .


This means that the system is consistent and independent.


Notice when we graph the equations, we see that they intersect at . So this visually verifies our answer.


Graph of 6x%2B7y=-5 (red) and 4x%2B3y=-15 (green)


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/181957: 46. Factor completely. -3t^3+ 3t^2-6t

60. Factor polynomial completely. 10a^2+ab-2b^2
80. Factor completely. 4m^2+20m+25
90. Factor each polynomial completely, given that the binomial Following it is a factor of the polynomial. x^3-4x^2-3x-10, x-5
102. Solve each equation. t2+1=13/6t


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Answer 136578 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 19:49:08 (Show Source):
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# 46


-3t%5E3%2B3t%5E2-6t Start with the given expression


-3t%28t%5E2-t%2B2%29 Factor out the GCF -3t


So -3t%5E3%2B3t%5E2-6t factors to -3t%28t%5E2-t%2B2%29

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# 60


Looking at 10a%5E2%2Bab-2b%5E2 we can see that the first term is 10a%5E2 and the last term is -2b%5E2 where the coefficients are 10 and -2 respectively.

Now multiply the first coefficient 10 and the last coefficient -2 to get -20. Now what two numbers multiply to -20 and add to the middle coefficient 1? Let's list all of the factors of -20:



Factors of -20:
1,2,4,5,10,20

-1,-2,-4,-5,-10,-20 ...List the negative factors as well. This will allow us to find all possible combinations

These factors pair up and multiply to -20
(1)*(-20)
(2)*(-10)
(4)*(-5)
(-1)*(20)
(-2)*(10)
(-4)*(5)

note: remember, the product of a negative and a positive number is a negative number


Now which of these pairs add to 1? Lets make a table of all of the pairs of factors we multiplied and see which two numbers add to 1

First NumberSecond NumberSum
1-201+(-20)=-19
2-102+(-10)=-8
4-54+(-5)=-1
-120-1+20=19
-210-2+10=8
-45-4+5=1



From this list we can see that -4 and 5 add up to 1 and multiply to -20


Now looking at the expression 10a%5E2%2Bab-2b%5E2, replace ab with -4ab%2B5ab (notice -4ab%2B5ab adds up to ab. So it is equivalent to ab)


10a%5E2%2Bhighlight%28-4ab%2B5ab%29%2B-2b%5E2


Now let's factor 10a%5E2-4ab%2B5ab-2b%5E2 by grouping:


%2810a%5E2-4ab%29%2B%285ab-2b%5E2%29 Group like terms


2a%285a-2b%29%2Bb%285a-2b%29 Factor out the GCF of 2a out of the first group. Factor out the GCF of b out of the second group


%282a%2Bb%29%285a-2b%29 Since we have a common term of 5a-2b, we can combine like terms


So 10a%5E2-4ab%2B5ab-2b%5E2 factors to %282a%2Bb%29%285a-2b%29


So this also means that 10a%5E2%2Bab-2b%5E2 factors to %282a%2Bb%29%285a-2b%29 (since 10a%5E2%2Bab-2b%5E2 is equivalent to 10a%5E2-4ab%2B5ab-2b%5E2)



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Answer:
So 10a%5E2%2Bab-2b%5E2 factors to %282a%2Bb%29%285a-2b%29


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# 80



Looking at 4m%5E2%2B20m%2B25 we can see that the first term is 4m%5E2 and the last term is 25 where the coefficients are 4 and 25 respectively.

Now multiply the first coefficient 4 and the last coefficient 25 to get 100. Now what two numbers multiply to 100 and add to the middle coefficient 20? Let's list all of the factors of 100:



Factors of 100:
1,2,4,5,10,20,25,50

-1,-2,-4,-5,-10,-20,-25,-50 ...List the negative factors as well. This will allow us to find all possible combinations

These factors pair up and multiply to 100
1*100
2*50
4*25
5*20
10*10
(-1)*(-100)
(-2)*(-50)
(-4)*(-25)
(-5)*(-20)
(-10)*(-10)

note: remember two negative numbers multiplied together make a positive number


Now which of these pairs add to 20? Lets make a table of all of the pairs of factors we multiplied and see which two numbers add to 20

First NumberSecond NumberSum
11001+100=101
2502+50=52
4254+25=29
5205+20=25
101010+10=20
-1-100-1+(-100)=-101
-2-50-2+(-50)=-52
-4-25-4+(-25)=-29
-5-20-5+(-20)=-25
-10-10-10+(-10)=-20



From this list we can see that 10 and 10 add up to 20 and multiply to 100


Now looking at the expression 4m%5E2%2B20m%2B25, replace 20m with 10m%2B10m (notice 10m%2B10m adds up to 20m. So it is equivalent to 20m)

4m%5E2%2Bhighlight%2810m%2B10m%29%2B25


Now let's factor 4m%5E2%2B10m%2B10m%2B25 by grouping:


%284m%5E2%2B10m%29%2B%2810m%2B25%29 Group like terms


2m%282m%2B5%29%2B5%282m%2B5%29 Factor out the GCF of 2m out of the first group. Factor out the GCF of 5 out of the second group


%282m%2B5%29%282m%2B5%29 Since we have a common term of 2m%2B5, we can combine like terms

So 4m%5E2%2B10m%2B10m%2B25 factors to %282m%2B5%29%282m%2B5%29


So this also means that 4m%5E2%2B20m%2B25 factors to %282m%2B5%29%282m%2B5%29 (since 4m%5E2%2B20m%2B25 is equivalent to 4m%5E2%2B10m%2B10m%2B25)


note: %282m%2B5%29%282m%2B5%29 is equivalent to %282m%2B5%29%5E2 since the term 2m%2B5 occurs twice. So 4m%5E2%2B20m%2B25 also factors to %282m%2B5%29%5E2



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Answer:
So 4m%5E2%2B20m%2B25 factors to %282m%2B5%29%5E2




Signed-numbers/181958: -2(x+5)=5x+46
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Answer 136577 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 19:42:37 (Show Source):
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-2%28x%2B5%29=5x%2B46 Start with the given equation.


-2x-10=5x%2B46 Distribute.


-2x=5x%2B46%2B10 Add 10 to both sides.


-2x-5x=46%2B10 Subtract 5x from both sides.


-7x=46%2B10 Combine like terms on the left side.


-7x=56 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2856%29%2F%28-7%29 Divide both sides by -7 to isolate x.


x=-8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-8


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/181956: Factor each polynomial a^2-2a-35

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Answer 136576 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 19:33:03 (Show Source):
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Looking at the expression a%5E2-2a-35, we can see that the first coefficient is 1, the second coefficient is -2, and the last term is -35.


Now multiply the first coefficient 1 by the last term -35 to get %281%29%28-35%29=-35.


Now the question is: what two whole numbers multiply to -35 (the previous product) and add to the second coefficient -2?


To find these two numbers, we need to list all of the factors of -35 (the previous product).


Factors of -35:
1,5,7,35
-1,-5,-7,-35


Note: list the negative of each factor. This will allow us to find all possible combinations.


These factors pair up and multiply to -35.
1*(-35)
5*(-7)
(-1)*(35)
(-5)*(7)

Now let's add up each pair of factors to see if one pair adds to the middle coefficient -2:


First NumberSecond NumberSum
1-351+(-35)=-34
5-75+(-7)=-2
-135-1+35=34
-57-5+7=2



From the table, we can see that the two numbers 5 and -7 add to -2 (the middle coefficient).


So the two numbers 5 and -7 both multiply to -35 and add to -2


Now replace the middle term -2a with 5a-7a. Remember, 5 and -7 add to -2. So this shows us that 5a-7a=-2a.


a%5E2%2Bhighlight%285a-7a%29-35 Replace the second term -2a with 5a-7a.


%28a%5E2%2B5a%29%2B%28-7a-35%29 Group the terms into two pairs.


a%28a%2B5%29%2B%28-7a-35%29 Factor out the GCF a from the first group.


a%28a%2B5%29-7%28a%2B5%29 Factor out 7 from the second group. The goal of this step is to make the terms in the second parenthesis equal to the terms in the first parenthesis.


%28a-7%29%28a%2B5%29 Combine like terms. Or factor out the common term a%2B5

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Answer:


So a%5E2-2a-35 factors to %28a-7%29%28a%2B5%29.


Note: you can check the answer by FOILing %28a-7%29%28a%2B5%29 to get a%5E2-2a-35 or by graphing the original expression and the answer (the two graphs should be identical).


Graphs/181947: graph the function f(x)=x^2-2
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Answer 136569 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 18:04:08 (Show Source):
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Table of Contents:
Step 1: Finding the Vertex
Step 2: Finding two points to left of axis of symmetry
Step 3: Reflecting two points to get points right of axis of symmetry
Step 4: Plotting the Points (with table)
Step 5: Graphing the Parabola

In order to graph f%28x%29=x%5E2-2, we can follow the steps:


Step 1) Find the vertex (the vertex is the either the highest or lowest point on the graph). Also, the vertex is at the axis of symmetry of the parabola (ie it divides it in two).


Step 2) Once you have the vertex, find two points on the left side of the axis of symmetry (the line that vertically runs through the vertex).


Step 3) Reflect those two points over the axis of symmetry to get two more points on the right side of the axis of symmetry.


Step 4) Plot all of the points found (including the vertex).


Step 5) Draw a curve through all of the points to graph the parabola.


Let's go through these steps in detail


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Step 1)

Finding the vertex:




In order to find the vertex, we first need to find the x-coordinate of the vertex.


To find the x-coordinate of the vertex, use this formula: x=%28-b%29%2F%282a%29.


x=%28-b%29%2F%282a%29 Start with the given formula.


From y=x%5E2-2, we can see that a=1, b=0, and c=-2.


x=%28-%280%29%29%2F%282%281%29%29 Plug in a=1 and b=0.


x=%28-0%29%2F%282%29 Multiply 2 and 1 to get 2.


x=0 Divide.


So the x-coordinate of the vertex is x=0. Note: this means that the axis of symmetry is also x=0.


Now that we know the x-coordinate of the vertex, we can use it to find the y-coordinate of the vertex.


f%280%29=x%5E2-2 Start with the given equation.


f%280%29=%280%29%5E2-2 Plug in x=0.


f%280%29=1%280%29-2 Square 0 to get 0.


f%280%29=0-2 Multiply 1 and 0 to get 0.


f%280%29=-2 Combine like terms.


So the y-coordinate of the vertex is y=-2.


So the vertex is .


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Step 2)

Find two points to the left of the axis of symmetry:




Let's find the y value when x=-2


f%28-2%29=x%5E2-2 Start with the given equation.


f%28-2%29=%28-2%29%5E2-2 Plug in x=-2.


f%28-2%29=1%284%29-2 Square -2 to get 4.


f%28-2%29=4-2 Multiply 1 and 4 to get 4.


f%28-2%29=2 Combine like terms.


So the first point to the left of the axis of symmetry is (-2,2)


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Let's find the y value when x=-1


f%28-1%29=x%5E2-2 Start with the given equation.


f%28-1%29=%28-1%29%5E2-2 Plug in x=-1.


f%28-1%29=1%281%29-2 Square -1 to get 1.


f%28-1%29=1-2 Multiply 1 and 1 to get 1.


f%28-1%29=-1 Combine like terms.


So the second point to the left of the axis of symmetry is (-1,-1)


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Step 3)

Reflecting the two points over the axis of symmetry:




Now remember, the parabola is symmetrical about the axis of symmetry (which is x=0)


This means the y-value for x=-1 (which is one unit from the axis of symmetry) is equal to the y-value of x=1 (which is also one unit from the axis of symmetry). So when x=1, y=-1 which gives us the point (1,-1). So we essentially reflected the point (-1,-1) over to (1,-1).


Also, the y-value for x=-2 (which is two units from the axis of symmetry) is equal to the y-value of x=2 (which is also two units from the axis of symmetry). So when x=2, y=2 which gives us the point (2,2). So we essentially reflected the point (-2,2) over to (2,2).


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Step 4)

Plotting the points:




Now lets make a table of the values we have calculated:


xy
-22
-1-1
0-2
1-1
22



Now let's plot the points:



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Step 5)

Drawing a curve through all of the points:




Now draw a curve through all of the points to graph y=x%5E2-2:


Graph of y=x%5E2-2


Rational-functions/181944: This question is from textbook Algebra2
Complete parts a-c for each quadratic equation
a) find the value of the discriminant
b) describe the number and type of roots
c) find the exact solutions by using the Quadratic Formula
14) x^2+3x-3=0
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Answer 136560 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 16:14:53 (Show Source):
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a)


From x%5E2%2B3x-3=0 we can see that a=1, b=3, and c=-3


D=b%5E2-4ac Start with the discriminant formula.


D=%283%29%5E2-4%281%29%28-3%29 Plug in a=1, b=3, and c=-3


D=9-4%281%29%28-3%29 Square 3 to get 9


D=9--12 Multiply 4%281%29%28-3%29 to get %284%29%28-3%29=-12


D=9%2B12 Rewrite D=9--12 as D=9%2B12


D=21 Add 9 to 12 to get 21

So the discriminant is 21.
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b)

From part a), we see that D=21. This means that D%3E0 (ie the discriminant is positive)

Since the discriminant is greater than zero, this means that there are two real solutions.

So we can say that...

Type of Solution(s): Real
Number: 2 (these are distinct)


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c)



x%5E2%2B3x-3=0 Start with the given equation.


Notice we have a quadratic equation in the form of ax%5E2%2Bbx%2Bc where a=1, b=3, and c=-3


Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for x


x+=+%28-b+%2B-+sqrt%28+b%5E2-4ac+%29%29%2F%282a%29 Start with the quadratic formula


x+=+%28-%283%29+%2B-+sqrt%28+%283%29%5E2-4%281%29%28-3%29+%29%29%2F%282%281%29%29 Plug in a=1, b=3, and c=-3


x+=+%28-3+%2B-+sqrt%28+9-4%281%29%28-3%29+%29%29%2F%282%281%29%29 Square 3 to get 9.


x+=+%28-3+%2B-+sqrt%28+9--12+%29%29%2F%282%281%29%29 Multiply 4%281%29%28-3%29 to get -12


x+=+%28-3+%2B-+sqrt%28+9%2B12+%29%29%2F%282%281%29%29 Rewrite sqrt%289--12%29 as sqrt%289%2B12%29


x+=+%28-3+%2B-+sqrt%28+21+%29%29%2F%282%281%29%29 Add 9 to 12 to get 21


x+=+%28-3+%2B-+sqrt%28+21+%29%29%2F%282%29 Multiply 2 and 1 to get 2.


x+=+%28-3%2Bsqrt%2821%29%29%2F%282%29 or x+=+%28-3-sqrt%2821%29%29%2F%282%29 Break up the expression.


So the answers are x+=+%28-3%2Bsqrt%2821%29%29%2F%282%29 or x+=+%28-3-sqrt%2821%29%29%2F%282%29


which approximate to x=0.791 or x=-3.791


Notice how there are two real solutions. So this confirms our answer to part b)


Coordinate-system/181940: plot the graphs of the following functions:
1. f(x) = 5^x
2. f(x) = 4^x+2
3. f(x) = (1/3)^x
4. f(x) = log of x to the base of 5
could u please show me on graphs for at least two of them. thank you so much
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Answer 136559 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 15:55:16 (Show Source):
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To graph ANY function, simply follow this basic routine:

1) Plug in any x value to find it's corresponding function value (or y value). This gives you an ordered pair (x,y)

2) Plot the points that you calculated from step 1

3) Draw a smooth connected through ALL of the points that you plotted in step 2



I'll do the first two to get you started. The other two follow the same basic outline.

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In order to graph y=5%5Ex, we need to plot a few points.


f%28x%29=5%5Ex Start with the given equation.


f%28-2%29=5%5E%28-2%29 Plug in x=-2 (note: you can start at any x-value).


f%28-2%29=0.04 Raise 5 to the -2nd power to get 0.04.


So when x=-2, y=0.04. So we have the point (-2,0.04).


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f%28x%29=5%5Ex Start with the given equation.


f%28-1%29=5%5E%28-1%29 Plug in x=-1.


f%28-1%29=0.2 Raise 5 to the -1st power to get 0.2.


So when x=-1, y=0.2. So we have the point (-1,0.2).


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f%28x%29=5%5Ex Start with the given equation.


f%280%29=5%5E%280%29 Plug in x=0.


f%280%29=1 Raise 5 to the 0th power to get 1.


So when x=0, y=1. So we have the point (0,1).


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f%28x%29=5%5Ex Start with the given equation.


f%281%29=5%5E%281%29 Plug in x=1.


f%281%29=5 Raise 5 to the 1st power to get 5.


So when x=1, y=5. So we have the point (1,5).


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Now let's make a table of the values we just found.


Table of Values:


xy
-20.04
-10.2
01
15

Now let's plot the points:




Graph:


Now draw a curve through all of the points to graph y=5%5Ex:


Graph of y=5%5Ex



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In order to graph y=4%5E%28x%2B2%29, we need to plot a few points.


f%28x%29=4%5E%28x%2B2%29 Start with the given equation.


f%28-4%29=4%5E%28-4%2B2%29 Plug in x=-4 (note: you can start at any x-value).


f%28-4%29=4%5E%28-2%29 Add.


f%28-4%29=0.063 Raise 4 to the -2nd power to get 0.063.


So when x=-4, y=0.063. So we have the point (-4,0.063).


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f%28x%29=4%5E%28x%2B2%29 Start with the given equation.


f%28-3%29=4%5E%28-3%2B2%29 Plug in x=-3.


f%28-3%29=4%5E%28-1%29 Add.


f%28-3%29=0.25 Raise 4 to the -1st power to get 0.25.


So when x=-3, y=0.25. So we have the point (-3,0.25).


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f%28x%29=4%5E%28x%2B2%29 Start with the given equation.


f%28-2%29=4%5E%28-2%2B2%29 Plug in x=-2.


f%28-2%29=4%5E%280%29 Add.


f%28-2%29=1 Raise 4 to the 0th power to get 1.


So when x=-2, y=1. So we have the point (-2,1).


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f%28x%29=4%5E%28x%2B2%29 Start with the given equation.


f%28-1%29=4%5E%28-1%2B2%29 Plug in x=-1.


f%28-1%29=4%5E%281%29 Add.


f%28-1%29=4 Raise 4 to the 1st power to get 4.


So when x=-1, y=4. So we have the point (-1,4).


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Now let's make a table of the values we just found.


Table of Values:


xy
-40.063
-30.25
-21
-14

Now let's plot the points:




Graph:


Now draw a curve through all of the points to graph y=4%5E%28x%2B2%29:


Graph of y=4%5E%28x%2B2%29


Rational-functions/181939: This question is from textbook Algebra2
Solve each equation by using the method for your choice. Find exact solutions.
8. x^2+8x=0
Thanks for your help!
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Answer 136558 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 15:32:52 (Show Source):
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I'm going to use the quadratic formula:


x%5E2%2B8x=0 Start with the given equation.


x%5E2%2B8x%2B0=0 Add 0 to the left side (this does NOT change the equation)


Notice we have a quadratic equation in the form of ax%5E2%2Bbx%2Bc where a=1, b=8, and c=0


Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for x


x+=+%28-b+%2B-+sqrt%28+b%5E2-4ac+%29%29%2F%282a%29 Start with the quadratic formula


x+=+%28-%288%29+%2B-+sqrt%28+%288%29%5E2-4%281%29%280%29+%29%29%2F%282%281%29%29 Plug in a=1, b=8, and c=0


x+=+%28-8+%2B-+sqrt%28+64-4%281%29%280%29+%29%29%2F%282%281%29%29 Square 8 to get 64.


x+=+%28-8+%2B-+sqrt%28+64-0+%29%29%2F%282%281%29%29 Multiply 4%281%29%280%29 to get 0


x+=+%28-8+%2B-+sqrt%28+64+%29%29%2F%282%281%29%29 Subtract 0 from 64 to get 64


x+=+%28-8+%2B-+sqrt%28+64+%29%29%2F%282%29 Multiply 2 and 1 to get 2.


x+=+%28-8+%2B-+8%29%2F%282%29 Take the square root of 64 to get 8.


x+=+%28-8+%2B+8%29%2F%282%29 or x+=+%28-8+-+8%29%2F%282%29 Break up the expression.


x+=+%280%29%2F%282%29 or x+=++%28-16%29%2F%282%29 Combine like terms.


x+=+0 or x+=+-8 Simplify.


So the answers are x+=+0 or x+=+-8



Graphs/181937: draw the graph of the following linear function and give the domain and range: h(x)=-2x+3?
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Answer 136556 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 15:05:04 (Show Source):
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Looking at y=-2x%2B3 we can see that the equation is in slope-intercept form y=mx%2Bb where the slope is m=-2 and the y-intercept is b=3


Since b=3 this tells us that the y-intercept is .Remember the y-intercept is the point where the graph intersects with the y-axis

So we have one point




Now since the slope is comprised of the "rise" over the "run" this means
slope=rise%2Frun

Also, because the slope is -2, this means:

rise%2Frun=-2%2F1


which shows us that the rise is -2 and the run is 1. This means that to go from point to point, we can go down 2 and over 1



So starting at , go down 2 units


and to the right 1 unit to get to the next point



Now draw a line through these points to graph y=-2x%2B3

So this is the graph of y=-2x%2B3 through the points and


Now notice that the graph extends in both directions along the x-axis. So this means that ANY value of "x" can be plugged into the function.

So the domain is all real numbers.


Also, take note that the graph extends in both directions along the y-axis as well. So this tells us that the range is also ANY number.

So the range is all real numbers.


Quadratic_Equations/181935: the length of one leg of a right triangle is 7 meters less than the length of the other leg. the length of the hypotenuse is 13 meters. find the lengths of the legs.
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Answer 136555 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 14:33:51 (Show Source):
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We basically have this triangle set up:





Since the legs are x and x-7 this means that a=x and b=x-7


Also, since the hypotenuse is 13, this means that c=13.


a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2 Start with the Pythagorean theorem.


x%5E2%2B%28x-7%29%5E2=13%5E2 Plug in a=x, b=x-7, c=13


x%5E2%2B%28x-7%29%5E2=169 Square 13 to get 169.


x%5E2%2Bx%5E2-14x%2B49=169 FOIL


x%5E2%2Bx%5E2-14x%2B49-169=0 Subtract 169 from both sides.


2x%5E2-14x-120=0 Combine like terms.




Notice we have a quadratic equation in the form of ax%5E2%2Bbx%2Bc where a=2, b=-14, and c=-120


Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for x


x+=+%28-b+%2B-+sqrt%28+b%5E2-4ac+%29%29%2F%282a%29 Start with the quadratic formula


x+=+%28-%28-14%29+%2B-+sqrt%28+%28-14%29%5E2-4%282%29%28-120%29+%29%29%2F%282%282%29%29 Plug in a=2, b=-14, and c=-120


x+=+%2814+%2B-+sqrt%28+%28-14%29%5E2-4%282%29%28-120%29+%29%29%2F%282%282%29%29 Negate -14 to get 14.


x+=+%2814+%2B-+sqrt%28+196-4%282%29%28-120%29+%29%29%2F%282%282%29%29 Square -14 to get 196.


x+=+%2814+%2B-+sqrt%28+196--960+%29%29%2F%282%282%29%29 Multiply 4%282%29%28-120%29 to get -960


x+=+%2814+%2B-+sqrt%28+196%2B960+%29%29%2F%282%282%29%29 Rewrite sqrt%28196--960%29 as sqrt%28196%2B960%29


x+=+%2814+%2B-+sqrt%28+1156+%29%29%2F%282%282%29%29 Add 196 to 960 to get 1156


x+=+%2814+%2B-+sqrt%28+1156+%29%29%2F%284%29 Multiply 2 and 2 to get 4.


x+=+%2814+%2B-+34%29%2F%284%29 Take the square root of 1156 to get 34.


x+=+%2814+%2B+34%29%2F%284%29 or x+=+%2814+-+34%29%2F%284%29 Break up the expression.


x+=+%2848%29%2F%284%29 or x+=++%28-20%29%2F%284%29 Combine like terms.


x+=+12 or x+=+-5 Simplify.


So the possible answers are x+=+12 or x+=+-5


However, a negative length is NOT possible. So x+=+-5 is NOT a solution


So the only answer is x+=+12





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Answer:


So the solution is x+=+12


This means that the other leg is 12-7=5


So the two legs are: 12 and 5 units


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/181934: These need to be factored completely
30z^8 + 44z^5 +16z^2 Could it be 2z^2(3z^ + 2)(5z^3 +4)
24x² + 14xy +2y²
(m+n)(x+3) + (m+n)(5+5) Could it be (m+n+3)(x+y+5)
Solve using the principal of zero products
(x+ 1/7)(x-4/5) = 0
Find the x-intercepts for the graph of the equation
Y = x² + 4x -45 Could it be (-9,0,(5,0)
Factor by grouping
-36x² -30x + 36 Could it be -6(3x-2)(2x+3)

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Answer 136554 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 14:25:55 (Show Source):
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I'll do the first two, which will hopefully help you with the rest of the problems. If not, then repost.


# 1



30z%5E8%2B44z%5E5%2B16z%5E2 Start with the given expression


2z%5E2%2815z%5E6%2B22z%5E3%2B8%29 Factor out the GCF 2z%5E2


Now let's focus on the inner expression 15z%5E6%2B22z%5E3%2B8




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Looking at 15z%5E6%2B22z%5E3%2B8 we can see that the first term is 15z%5E6 and the last term is 8 where the coefficients are 15 and 8 respectively.

Now multiply the first coefficient 15 and the last coefficient 8 to get 120. Now what two numbers multiply to 120 and add to the middle coefficient 22? Let's list all of the factors of 120:



Factors of 120:
1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,12,15,20,24,30,40,60,120

-1,-2,-3,-4,-5,-6,-8,-10,-12,-15,-20,-24,-30,-40,-60,-120 ...List the negative factors as well. This will allow us to find all possible combinations

These factors pair up and multiply to 120
1*120
2*60
3*40
4*30
5*24
6*20
8*15
10*12
(-1)*(-120)
(-2)*(-60)
(-3)*(-40)
(-4)*(-30)
(-5)*(-24)
(-6)*(-20)
(-8)*(-15)
(-10)*(-12)

note: remember two negative numbers multiplied together make a positive number


Now which of these pairs add to 22? Lets make a table of all of the pairs of factors we multiplied and see which two numbers add to 22


First NumberSecond NumberSum
11201+120=121
2602+60=62
3403+40=43
4304+30=34
5245+24=29
6206+20=26
8158+15=23
101210+12=22
-1-120-1+(-120)=-121
-2-60-2+(-60)=-62
-3-40-3+(-40)=-43
-4-30-4+(-30)=-34
-5-24-5+(-24)=-29
-6-20-6+(-20)=-26
-8-15-8+(-15)=-23
-10-12-10+(-12)=-22




From this list we can see that 10 and 12 add up to 22 and multiply to 120


Now looking at the expression 15z%5E6%2B22z%5E3%2B8, replace 22z%5E3 with 10z%5E3%2B12z%5E3 (notice 10z%5E3%2B12z%5E3 adds up to 22z%5E3. So it is equivalent to 22z%5E3)

15z%5E6%2Bhighlight%2810z%5E3%2B12z%5E3%29%2B8


Now let's factor 15z%5E6%2B10z%5E3%2B12z%5E3%2B8 by grouping:


%2815z%5E6%2B10z%5E3%29%2B%2812z%5E3%2B8%29 Group like terms


5z%5E3%283z%5E3%2B2%29%2B4%283z%5E3%2B2%29 Factor out the GCF of 5z%5E3 out of the first group. Factor out the GCF of 4 out of the second group


%285z%5E3%2B4%29%283z%5E3%2B2%29 Since we have a common term of 3z%5E3%2B2, we can combine like terms

So 15z%5E6%2B10z%5E3%2B12z%5E3%2B8 factors to %285z%5E3%2B4%29%283z%5E3%2B2%29


So this also means that 15z%5E6%2B22z%5E3%2B8 factors to %285z%5E3%2B4%29%283z%5E3%2B2%29 (since 15z%5E6%2B22z%5E3%2B8 is equivalent to 15z%5E6%2B10z%5E3%2B12z%5E3%2B8)



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So our expression goes from 2z%5E2%2815z%5E6%2B22z%5E3%2B8%29 and factors further to 2z%5E2%285z%5E3%2B4%29%283z%5E3%2B2%29


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Answer:

So 30z%5E8%2B44z%5E5%2B16z%5E2 completely factors to 2z%5E2%285z%5E3%2B4%29%283z%5E3%2B2%29





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24x%5E2%2B14xy%2B2y%5E2 Start with the given expression


2%2812x%5E2%2B7xy%2By%5E2%29 Factor out the GCF 2


Now let's focus on the inner expression 12x%5E2%2B7xy%2By%5E2




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Looking at 12x%5E2%2B7xy%2By%5E2 we can see that the first term is 12x%5E2 and the last term is y%5E2 where the coefficients are 12 and 1 respectively.

Now multiply the first coefficient 12 and the last coefficient 1 to get 12. Now what two numbers multiply to 12 and add to the middle coefficient 7? Let's list all of the factors of 12:



Factors of 12:
1,2,3,4,6,12

-1,-2,-3,-4,-6,-12 ...List the negative factors as well. This will allow us to find all possible combinations

These factors pair up and multiply to 12
1*12
2*6
3*4
(-1)*(-12)
(-2)*(-6)
(-3)*(-4)

note: remember two negative numbers multiplied together make a positive number


Now which of these pairs add to 7? Lets make a table of all of the pairs of factors we multiplied and see which two numbers add to 7

First NumberSecond NumberSum
1121+12=13
262+6=8
343+4=7
-1-12-1+(-12)=-13
-2-6-2+(-6)=-8
-3-4-3+(-4)=-7



From this list we can see that 3 and 4 add up to 7 and multiply to 12


Now looking at the expression 12x%5E2%2B7xy%2By%5E2, replace 7xy with 3xy%2B4xy (notice 3xy%2B4xy adds up to 7xy. So it is equivalent to 7xy)

12x%5E2%2Bhighlight%283xy%2B4xy%29%2By%5E2


Now let's factor 12x%5E2%2B3xy%2B4xy%2By%5E2 by grouping:


%2812x%5E2%2B3xy%29%2B%284xy%2By%5E2%29 Group like terms


3x%284x%2By%29%2By%284x%2By%29 Factor out the GCF of 3x out of the first group. Factor out the GCF of y out of the second group


%283x%2By%29%284x%2By%29 Since we have a common term of 4x%2By, we can combine like terms

So 12x%5E2%2B3xy%2B4xy%2By%5E2 factors to %283x%2By%29%284x%2By%29


So this also means that 12x%5E2%2B7xy%2By%5E2 factors to %283x%2By%29%284x%2By%29 (since 12x%5E2%2B7xy%2By%5E2 is equivalent to 12x%5E2%2B3xy%2B4xy%2By%5E2)



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So our expression goes from 2%2812x%5E2%2B7xy%2By%5E2%29 and factors further to 2%283x%2By%29%284x%2By%29


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Answer:

So 24x%5E2%2B14xy%2B2y%5E2 completely factors to 2%283x%2By%29%284x%2By%29


Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/181933: 25 + (x-1)^2 = C^2
this is the formula i came up with from the word question:
A ladder is leaning against a building so that the distance from the ground to the top of the ladder in one foot less than the length of the ladder. Find the length of the ladder if the distance from the bottom of the ladder to the building is 5 feet.
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Answer 136553 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-14 14:17:02 (Show Source):
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Let x=length of ladder


Since "the distance from the ground to the top of the ladder in one foot less than the length of the ladder.", this means that one leg of the triangle is x-1 ft. Also, we're given the other leg of 5 ft.


So this tells us that a=5, b=x-1 and c=x


a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2 Start with Pythagorean's Theorem


5%5E2%2B%28x-1%29%5E2=x%5E2 Plug in a=5, b=x-1 and c=x


25%2B%28x-1%29%5E2=x%5E2 Square 5 to get 25


25%2Bx%5E2-2x%2B1=x%5E2 FOIL


25%2Bx%5E2-2x%2B1-x%5E2=0 Subtract x%5E2 from both sides.


-2x%2B26=0 Combine like terms.


-2x=0-26 Subtract 26 from both sides.


-2x=-26 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-26%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=13 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=13


So this means that the length of the ladder is 13 ft while the height that the ladder reaches on the building is 12 ft.


Graphs/181883: The line through (2,-3) that is perpendicular to the line y= -4x + 8 written in standard form containing only integer coefficients. I am having a horrible time with these graphs, any help is greatly appreciated!
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Answer 136508 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 23:38:02 (Show Source):
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We can see that the equation y=-4%2Ax%2B8 has a slope m=-4 and a y-intercept b=8.


Now to find the slope of the perpendicular line, simply flip the slope m=-4 to get m=-1%2F4. Now change the sign to get m=1%2F4. So the perpendicular slope is m=1%2F4.


Now let's use the point slope formula to find the equation of the perpendicular line by plugging in the slope m=-4 and the coordinates of the given point .


y-y%5B1%5D=m%28x-x%5B1%5D%29 Start with the point slope formula


y--3=%281%2F4%29%28x-2%29 Plug in m=1%2F4, x%5B1%5D=2, and y%5B1%5D=-3


y%2B3=%281%2F4%29%28x-2%29 Rewrite y--3 as y%2B3


4%28y%2B3%29=x-2 Multiply both sides by 4.


4y%2B12=x-2 Distribute


4y=x-2-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


4y-x=-2-12 Subtract "x" from both sides.


4y-x=-14 Combine like terms.


-x%2B4y=-14 Rearrange the terms.


x-4y=14 Multiply EVERY term by -1 to make the "x" coefficient positive.


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Answer:

So the equation of the line that is perpendicular to y=-4%2Ax%2B8 and goes through the point (2,-3) in standard form is x-4y=14



Here's the graph of the two lines to verify the answer:


Graph of the original equation y=-4%2Ax%2B8 (red) and the perpendicular line x-4y=14 (green) through the point .


Graphs/181882: The line through (-2,-1) that is parallel to the line 5x + 3y =9. I am having a horrible time trying to write solve this and then write it into standard form containing only integer coefficients.
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Answer 136507 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 23:12:05 (Show Source):
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5x+%2B+3y+=9 Start with the given equation.


3y=-5x%2B9 Rearrange the terms.


y=%28-5x%2B9%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate y.


y=%28%28-5%29%2F%283%29%29x%2B%289%29%2F%283%29 Break up the fraction.


y=-%285%2F3%29x%2B3 Reduce.


We can see that the equation y=-%285%2F3%29x%2B3 has a slope m=-5%2F3 and a y-intercept b=3.


Since parallel lines have equal slopes, this means that we know that the slope of the unknown parallel line is m=-5%2F3.
Now let's use the point slope formula to find the equation of the parallel line by plugging in the slope m=-5%2F3 and the coordinates of the given point .


y-y%5B1%5D=m%28x-x%5B1%5D%29 Start with the point slope formula


y--1=%28-5%2F3%29%28x--2%29 Plug in m=-5%2F3, x%5B1%5D=-2, and y%5B1%5D=-1


y--1=%28-5%2F3%29%28x%2B2%29 Rewrite x--2 as x%2B2


y%2B1=%28-5%2F3%29%28x%2B2%29 Rewrite y--1 as y%2B1


3%28y%2B1%29=-5%28x%2B2%29 Multiply both sides by 3.


3y%2B3=-5x-10 Distribute


3y%2B3%2B5x=-10 Add 5x to both sides.


3y%2B5x=-10-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


5x%2B3y=-13 Combine and rearrange the terms.



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Answer:

So the equation of the line that is parallel to 5x+%2B+3y+=9 and that goes through (-2,-1) is: 5x%2B3y=-13


Also, the equation is in standard form Ax%2BBy=C where A=5, B=3, and C=-13


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/181878: This question is from textbook
5 - x-1
____ ____ = 4 over x-x Is this correct? Thanks
x x
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Answer 136503 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 22:24:20 (Show Source):
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5%2Fx-%28x-1%29%2Fx Start with the given expression.


%285-%28x-1%29%29%2Fx Combine the fractions. This is only possible if the denominators are equal (and they are)


%285-x%2B1%29%2Fx Distribute


%28-x%2B6%29%2Fx Combine like terms.


So 5%2Fx-%28x-1%29%2Fx=%28-x%2B6%29%2Fx where x%3C%3E0


Distributive-associative-commutative-properties/181868: Factor completely and show steps:
x^2-3wx+2xy-6wy
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Answer 136493 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 20:21:39 (Show Source):
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x%5E2-3wx%2B2xy-6wy Start with the given expression


%28x%5E2-3wx%29%2B%282xy-6wy%29 Group like terms


x%28x-3w%29%2B2y%28x-3w%29 Factor out the GCF x out of the first group. Factor out the GCF 2y out of the second group


%28x%2B2y%29%28x-3w%29 Since we have the common term x-3w, we can combine like terms


So x%5E2-3wx%2B2xy-6wy factors to %28x%2B2y%29%28x-3w%29


Expressions-with-variables/181876: I have tried this but I am having trouble, can you please help. Use substitution to solve each system. If it does not have one solution then put no solution or indinitely many solutions. X-5Y=36 2X+Y=-16
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Answer 136492 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 20:20:35 (Show Source):
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Start with the given system of equations:

system%28x-5y=36%2C2x%2By=-16%29



Now in order to solve this system by using substitution, we need to solve (or isolate) one variable. I'm going to solve for y.




So let's isolate y in the second equation

2x%2By=-16 Start with the second equation


y=-16-2x Subtract 2x from both sides


y=-2x-16 Rearrange the equation


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Since y=-2x-16, we can now replace each y in the second equation with -2x-16 to solve for x



x-5highlight%28%28-2x-16%29%29=36 Plug in y=-2x-16 into the first equation. In other words, replace each y with -2x-16. Notice we've eliminated the y variables. So we now have a simple equation with one unknown.



x%2B%28-5%29%28-2%29x%2B%28-5%29%28-16%29=36 Distribute -5 to -2x-16


x%2B10x%2B80=36 Multiply


11x%2B80=36 Combine like terms on the left side


11x=36-80Subtract 80 from both sides


11x=-44 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%28-44%29%2F%2811%29 Divide both sides by 11 to isolate x



x=-4 Divide





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So the first part of our answer is: x=-4









Since we know that x=-4 we can plug it into the equation y=-2x-16 (remember we previously solved for y in the first equation).



y=-2x-16 Start with the equation where y was previously isolated.


y=-2%28-4%29-16 Plug in x=-4


y=8-16 Multiply


y=-8 Combine like terms



-----------------Second Answer------------------------------


So the second part of our answer is: y=-8









-----------------Summary------------------------------

So our answers are:

x=-4 and y=-8

which form the point








Now let's graph the two equations (if you need help with graphing, check out this solver)


From the graph, we can see that the two equations intersect at . This visually verifies our answer.




graph of x-5y=36 (red) and 2x%2By=-16 (green) and the intersection of the lines (blue circle).


Expressions-with-variables/181877: I have tried this but I am having trouble, can you please help. Use substitution to solve each system. If it does not have one solution then put no solution or indinitely many solutions. 4X-5Y=-7 Y=5X
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Answer 136491 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 20:17:28 (Show Source):
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Start with the given system
4x-5y=-7
y=5x





4x-5%285x%29=-7 Plug in y=5x into the first equation. In other words, replace each y with 5x. Notice we've eliminated the y variables. So we now have a simple equation with one unknown.


4x-25x=-7 Distribute


-21x=-7 Combine like terms on the left side


x=%28-7%29%2F%28-21%29 Divide both sides by -21 to isolate x



x=1%2F3 Reduce




Now that we know that x=1%2F3, we can plug this into y=5x to find y



y=5%281%2F3%29 Substitute 1%2F3 for each x


y=5%2F3 Multiply


So our answer is x=1%2F3 and y=5%2F3 which also looks like



Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/181870: Factor completely and show steps:
4x^2-36y^2
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Answer 136490 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 20:12:19 (Show Source):
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4x%5E2-36y%5E2 Start with the given expression.


%282x%29%5E2-36y%5E2 Rewrite 4x%5E2 as %282x%29%5E2.


%282x%29%5E2-%286y%29%5E2 Rewrite 36y%5E2 as %286y%29%5E2.


Notice how we have a difference of squares A%5E2-B%5E2 where in this case A=2x and B=6y.


So let's use the difference of squares formula A%5E2-B%5E2=%28A%2BB%29%28A-B%29 to factor the expression:


A%5E2-B%5E2=%28A%2BB%29%28A-B%29 Start with the difference of squares formula.


%282x%29%5E2-%286y%29%5E2=%282x%2B6y%29%282x-6y%29 Plug in A=2x and B=6y.


So this shows us that 4x%5E2-36y%5E2 factors to %282x%2B6y%29%282x-6y%29.


In other words 4x%5E2-36y%5E2=%282x%2B6y%29%282x-6y%29.


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/181869: Factor completely and show steps:
x^2-5x-14
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Answer 136489 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 20:11:25 (Show Source):
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Looking at the expression x%5E2-5x-14, we can see that the first coefficient is 1, the second coefficient is -5, and the last term is -14.


Now multiply the first coefficient 1 by the last term -14 to get %281%29%28-14%29=-14.


Now the question is: what two whole numbers multiply to -14 (the previous product) and add to the second coefficient -5?


To find these two numbers, we need to list all of the factors of -14 (the previous product).


Factors of -14:
1,2,7,14
-1,-2,-7,-14


Note: list the negative of each factor. This will allow us to find all possible combinations.


These factors pair up and multiply to -14.
1*(-14)
2*(-7)
(-1)*(14)
(-2)*(7)

Now let's add up each pair of factors to see if one pair adds to the middle coefficient -5:


First NumberSecond NumberSum
1-141+(-14)=-13
2-72+(-7)=-5
-114-1+14=13
-27-2+7=5



From the table, we can see that the two numbers 2 and -7 add to -5 (the middle coefficient).


So the two numbers 2 and -7 both multiply to -14 and add to -5


Now replace the middle term -5x with 2x-7x. Remember, 2 and -7 add to -5. So this shows us that 2x-7x=-5x.


x%5E2%2Bhighlight%282x-7x%29-14 Replace the second term -5x with 2x-7x.


%28x%5E2%2B2x%29%2B%28-7x-14%29 Group the terms into two pairs.


x%28x%2B2%29%2B%28-7x-14%29 Factor out the GCF x from the first group.


x%28x%2B2%29-7%28x%2B2%29 Factor out 7 from the second group. The goal of this step is to make the terms in the second parenthesis equal to the terms in the first parenthesis.


%28x-7%29%28x%2B2%29 Combine like terms. Or factor out the common term x%2B2

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Answer:


So x%5E2-5x-14 factors to %28x-7%29%28x%2B2%29.


Note: you can check the answer by FOILing %28x-7%29%28x%2B2%29 to get x%5E2-5x-14 or by graphing the original expression and the answer (the two graphs should be identical).


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/181871: Factor completely and show steps:
6x^2-13x-5

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Answer 136488 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 20:10:38 (Show Source):
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Looking at the expression 6x%5E2-13x-5, we can see that the first coefficient is 6, the second coefficient is -13, and the last term is -5.


Now multiply the first coefficient 6 by the last term -5 to get %286%29%28-5%29=-30.


Now the question is: what two whole numbers multiply to -30 (the previous product) and add to the second coefficient -13?


To find these two numbers, we need to list all of the factors of -30 (the previous product).


Factors of -30:
1,2,3,5,6,10,15,30
-1,-2,-3,-5,-6,-10,-15,-30


Note: list the negative of each factor. This will allow us to find all possible combinations.


These factors pair up and multiply to -30.
1*(-30)
2*(-15)
3*(-10)
5*(-6)
(-1)*(30)
(-2)*(15)
(-3)*(10)
(-5)*(6)

Now let's add up each pair of factors to see if one pair adds to the middle coefficient -13:


First NumberSecond NumberSum
1-301+(-30)=-29
2-152+(-15)=-13
3-103+(-10)=-7
5-65+(-6)=-1
-130-1+30=29
-215-2+15=13
-310-3+10=7
-56-5+6=1



From the table, we can see that the two numbers 2 and -15 add to -13 (the middle coefficient).


So the two numbers 2 and -15 both multiply to -30 and add to -13


Now replace the middle term -13x with 2x-15x. Remember, 2 and -15 add to -13. So this shows us that 2x-15x=-13x.


6x%5E2%2Bhighlight%282x-15x%29-5 Replace the second term -13x with 2x-15x.


%286x%5E2%2B2x%29%2B%28-15x-5%29 Group the terms into two pairs.


2x%283x%2B1%29%2B%28-15x-5%29 Factor out the GCF 2x from the first group.


2x%283x%2B1%29-5%283x%2B1%29 Factor out 5 from the second group. The goal of this step is to make the terms in the second parenthesis equal to the terms in the first parenthesis.


%282x-5%29%283x%2B1%29 Combine like terms. Or factor out the common term 3x%2B1

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Answer:


So 6x%5E2-13x-5 factors to %282x-5%29%283x%2B1%29.


Note: you can check the answer by FOILing %282x-5%29%283x%2B1%29 to get 6x%5E2-13x-5 or by graphing the original expression and the answer (the two graphs should be identical).


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/181848: This question is from textbook
3x^2+18x-48
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2x+16
Lowest terms Thank you
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Answer 136443 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 15:26:11 (Show Source):
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%283x%5E2%2B18x-48%29%2F%282x%2B16%29 Start with the given expression


%283%28x%2B8%29%28x-2%29%29%2F%282x%2B16%29 Factor the numerator


%283%28x%2B8%29%28x-2%29%29%2F%282%28x%2B8%29%29 Factor the denominator


%283%2Ahighlight%28%28x%2B8%29%29%28x-2%29%29%2F%282%2Ahighlight%28%28x%2B8%29%29%29 Highlight the common terms.


%283%2Across%28%28x%2B8%29%29%28x-2%29%29%2F%282%2Across%28%28x%2B8%29%29%29 Cancel out the common terms.


%283%28x-2%29%29%2F%282%29 Simplify


%283x-6%29%2F2 Distribute


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Answer:


So %283x%5E2%2B18x-48%29%2F%282x%2B16%29 simplifies to %283x-6%29%2F2


In other words, %283x%5E2%2B18x-48%29%2F%282x%2B16%29=%283x-6%29%2F2 where x%3C%3E-8


Functions/181843: Write an equation of the line given the y-intercept and slope:m=1/2,b=3
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Answer 136441 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 15:14:49 (Show Source):
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y=mx%2Bb Start with the general slope-intercept equation


y=%281%2F2%29x%2B3 Plug in m=1%2F2 and b=3


So the equation of the line is y=%281%2F2%29x%2B3


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/181838: This question is from textbook
4x^4-10x^3+8x^2
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2x
Thank you, I am really confused.
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Answer 136439 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 15:05:49 (Show Source):
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%284x%5E4-10x%5E3%2B8x%5E2%29%2F%282x%29 Start with the given expression


%282x%5E2%282x%5E2-5x%2B4%29%29%2F%282x%29 Factor out the GCF 2x%5E2


%282x%2Ax%282x%5E2-5x%2B4%29%29%2F%282x%29 Break down 2x%5E2 into 2x%2Ax


%28highlight%282x%29%2Ax%282x%5E2-5x%2B4%29%29%2Fhighlight%282x%29 Highlight the common terms.


%28cross%282x%29%2Ax%282x%5E2-5x%2B4%29%29%2Fcross%282x%29 Cancel out the common terms.


x%282x%5E2-5x%2B4%29 Simplify (by removing the canceled terms)


2x%5E3-5x%5E2%2B4x Distribute


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Answer:

So %284x%5E4-10x%5E3%2B8x%5E2%29%2F%282x%29 simplifies to 2x%5E3-5x%5E2%2B4x


In other words, %284x%5E4-10x%5E3%2B8x%5E2%29%2F%282x%29=2x%5E3-5x%5E2%2B4x where x%3C%3E0


Quadratic_Equations/181829: Method of Substitution
1. Solve each linear system using the method of substitution. Check your answers.
a) y=3x-4
x+y=8
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Answer 136421 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 13:47:07 (Show Source):
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x%2By=8+ Start with the second equation


x%2Bhighlight%283x-4%29=8+ Plug in highlight%28y%29=3x-4. In other words, replace every "y" with 3x-4


4x-4=8 Combine like terms


4x=12 Add 4 to both sides


x=3 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate "x"


So the first part of the answer is x=3


y=3x-4 Go back to the first equation


y=3%283%29-4 Plug in x=3


y=9-4 Multiply


y=5 Subtract

So the second part of the answer is y=5

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Answer:


So the solutions are x=3 and y=5 which form the ordered pair (3,5)


I'll let you do the check (simply plug in the two solutions and simplify)


Graphs/181828: Find the slope and y-intercept of the line y = 3x + 4
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Answer 136420 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 13:41:52 (Show Source):
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Notice how the line is of the form y=mx%2Bb where "m" is the slope and "b" is the y-intercept.


So this simply means that m=3 and b=4 which tells us that the slope is 3 and the y-intercept is 4


Quadratic-relations-and-conic-sections/181822: Find an equation of the circle with center (-2,4) and radius 3
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Answer 136418 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 13:33:18 (Show Source):
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General circle equation: %28x-h%29%5E2%2B%28y-k%29%5E2=r%5E2

Note: (h,k) is the center and "r" is the radius

So in our case, h=-2, and k=4, since the center is (-2,4), and r=3 (since the radius is 3)


%28x-h%29%5E2%2B%28y-k%29%5E2=r%5E2 Start with the given equation


%28x-%28-2%29%29%5E2%2B%28y-4%29%5E2=3%5E2 Plug in h=-2, k=4, and r=3


%28x-%28-2%29%29%5E2%2B%28y-4%29%5E2=9 Square 3 to get 9


%28x%2B2%29%5E2%2B%28y-4%29%5E2=9 Rewrite x-%28-2%29 as x%2B2


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Answer:

So the equation of the circle is %28x%2B2%29%5E2%2B%28y-4%29%5E2=9


Graphs/181816: This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate
The Addition Method x-2y=-1 Solve system by addition
-x+5y=4
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Answer 136414 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 13:27:02 (Show Source):
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Solved by pluggable solver: Solving a System of Linear Equations by Elimination/Addition


Lets start with the given system of linear equations

1%2Ax-2%2Ay=-1
-1%2Ax%2B5%2Ay=4

In order to solve for one variable, we must eliminate the other variable. So if we wanted to solve for y, we would have to eliminate x (or vice versa).

So lets eliminate x. In order to do that, we need to have both x coefficients that are equal but have opposite signs (for instance 2 and -2 are equal but have opposite signs). This way they will add to zero.

So to make the x coefficients equal but opposite, we need to multiply both x coefficients by some number to get them to an equal number. So if we wanted to get 1 and -1 to some equal number, we could try to get them to the LCM.

Since the LCM of 1 and -1 is -1, we need to multiply both sides of the top equation by -1 and multiply both sides of the bottom equation by -1 like this:

-1%2A%281%2Ax-2%2Ay%29=%28-1%29%2A-1 Multiply the top equation (both sides) by -1
-1%2A%28-1%2Ax%2B5%2Ay%29=%284%29%2A-1 Multiply the bottom equation (both sides) by -1


So after multiplying we get this:
-1%2Ax%2B2%2Ay=1
1%2Ax-5%2Ay=-4

Notice how -1 and 1 add to zero (ie -1%2B1=0)


Now add the equations together. In order to add 2 equations, group like terms and combine them
%28-1%2Ax%2B1%2Ax%29%2B%282%2Ay-5%2Ay%29=1-4

%28-1%2B1%29%2Ax%2B%282-5%29y=1-4

cross%28-1%2B1%29%2Ax%2B%282-5%29%2Ay=1-4 Notice the x coefficients add to zero and cancel out. This means we've eliminated x altogether.



So after adding and canceling out the x terms we're left with:

-3%2Ay=-3

y=-3%2F-3 Divide both sides by -3 to solve for y



y=1 Reduce


Now plug this answer into the top equation 1%2Ax-2%2Ay=-1 to solve for x

1%2Ax-2%281%29=-1 Plug in y=1


1%2Ax-2=-1 Multiply



1%2Ax=-1%2B2 Subtract -2 from both sides

1%2Ax=1 Combine the terms on the right side

cross%28%281%2F1%29%281%29%29%2Ax=%281%29%281%2F1%29 Multiply both sides by 1%2F1. This will cancel out 1 on the left side.


x=1 Multiply the terms on the right side


So our answer is

x=1, y=1

which also looks like

(1, 1)

Notice if we graph the equations (if you need help with graphing, check out this solver)

1%2Ax-2%2Ay=-1
-1%2Ax%2B5%2Ay=4

we get



graph of 1%2Ax-2%2Ay=-1 (red) -1%2Ax%2B5%2Ay=4 (green) (hint: you may have to solve for y to graph these) and the intersection of the lines (blue circle).


and we can see that the two equations intersect at (1,1). This verifies our answer.


Equations/181818: (36b)^1/2(2b^1/4)
equals nb^r where
n the coefficient is:
and r the exponent of b is:
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Answer 136412 by jim_thompson5910(28546) About Me  on 2009-02-13 13:25:39 (Show Source):
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Note: x%5E%281%2F2%29=sqrt%28x%29

So 36%5E%281%2F2%29=sqrt%2836%29=6


This means that

%2836b%29%5E%281%2F2%29=sqrt%2836%29%2Ab%5E%281%2F2%29=6b%5E%281%2F2%29


So %2836b%29%5E%281%2F2%29%2A%282b%5E%281%2F4%29%29=6b%5E%281%2F2%29%2A2b%5E%281%2F4%29


Now add the exponents and multiply: 6%2A2b%5E%281%2F2%2B1%2F4%29=12b%5E%283%2F4%29


So %2836b%29%5E%281%2F2%29%2A%282b%5E%281%2F4%29%29=12b%5E%283%2F4%29 where b%3E=0