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2x+5y>5
1 solutions
Answer 115133 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-11 08:08:27 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Start with the given inequality.
 Subtract  from both sides.
 Divide both sides by  to isolate  .
 Subtract  from both sides.
 Rearrange the terms.
 Break up the fraction.
 Reduce
So in order to graph  , we need to graph  . But first, we must graph the equation
Now plug in the test point (0,0) into
Since the inequality is false, this means that we shade the entire region that does NOT contain (0,0). So this means that we shade everything above the line
 Graph of  where the boundary (which should be a dotted line) is the equation  and the shaded region is in green.
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/156339: 5. How do I complete this using factoring? Thank you.
x^2 + 6x + 5. 1 solutions
Answer 115130 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-11 07:59:58 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Looking at the expression  , we can see that the first coefficient is  , the second coefficient is  , and the last term is  .
Now multiply the first coefficient  by the last term  to get  .
Now the question is: what two whole numbers multiply to  (the previous product) and add to the second coefficient  ?
To find these two numbers, we need to list all of the factors of  (the previous product).
Factors of  :
1,5
-1,-5
Note: list the negative of each factor. This will allow us to find all possible combinations.
These factors pair up and multiply to  .
1*5
(-1)*(-5)
Now let's add up each pair of factors to see if one pair adds to the middle coefficient  :
| First Number | Second Number | Sum | | 1 | 5 | 1+5=6 | | -1 | -5 | -1+(-5)=-6 |
From the table, we can see that the two numbers  and  add to  (the middle coefficient).
So the two numbers  and  both multiply to and add to
Now replace the middle term  with  . Remember,  and  add to  . So this shows us that  .
 Replace the second term  with  .
 Group the terms into two pairs.
 Factor out the GCF  from the first group.
 Factor out  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.
 Combine like terms. Or factor out the common term
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Answer:
So  factors to  .
Note: you can check the answer by FOILing  to get  or by graphing the original expression and the answer (the two graphs should be identical).
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/156342: 8. Factoring is very hard for me. How do I complete this one?
15x^2 + 7x - 2
thank you for your help. 1 solutions
Answer 115129 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-11 07:58:38 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Looking at the expression  , we can see that the first coefficient is  , the second coefficient is  , and the last term is  .
Now multiply the first coefficient  by the last term  to get  .
Now the question is: what two whole numbers multiply to  (the previous product) and add to the second coefficient  ?
To find these two numbers, we need to list all of the factors of  (the previous product).
Factors of  :
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  .
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  :
| First Number | Second Number | Sum | | 1 | -30 | 1+(-30)=-29 | | 2 | -15 | 2+(-15)=-13 | | 3 | -10 | 3+(-10)=-7 | | 5 | -6 | 5+(-6)=-1 | | -1 | 30 | -1+30=29 | | -2 | 15 | -2+15=13 | | -3 | 10 | -3+10=7 | | -5 | 6 | -5+6=1 |
From the table, we can see that the two numbers  and  add to  (the middle coefficient).
So the two numbers  and  both multiply to and add to
Now replace the middle term  with  . Remember,  and  add to  . So this shows us that  .
 Replace the second term  with  .
 Group the terms into two pairs.
 Factor out the GCF  from the first group.
 Factor out  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.
 Combine like terms. Or factor out the common term
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Answer:
So  factors to  .
Note: you can check the answer by FOILing  to get  or by graphing the original expression and the answer (the two graphs should be identical).
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/156340: 6. How do I complete this using factoring? I appreciate the help.
8x^2 - 22x - 21 1 solutions
Answer 115128 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-11 07:58:00 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Looking at the expression  , we can see that the first coefficient is  , the second coefficient is  , and the last term is  .
Now multiply the first coefficient  by the last term  to get  .
Now the question is: what two whole numbers multiply to  (the previous product) and add to the second coefficient  ?
To find these two numbers, we need to list all of the factors of  (the previous product).
Factors of  :
1,2,3,4,6,7,8,12,14,21,24,28,42,56,84,168
-1,-2,-3,-4,-6,-7,-8,-12,-14,-21,-24,-28,-42,-56,-84,-168
Note: list the negative of each factor. This will allow us to find all possible combinations.
These factors pair up and multiply to  .
1*(-168)
2*(-84)
3*(-56)
4*(-42)
6*(-28)
7*(-24)
8*(-21)
12*(-14)
(-1)*(168)
(-2)*(84)
(-3)*(56)
(-4)*(42)
(-6)*(28)
(-7)*(24)
(-8)*(21)
(-12)*(14)
Now let's add up each pair of factors to see if one pair adds to the middle coefficient  :
| First Number | Second Number | Sum | | 1 | -168 | 1+(-168)=-167 | | 2 | -84 | 2+(-84)=-82 | | 3 | -56 | 3+(-56)=-53 | | 4 | -42 | 4+(-42)=-38 | | 6 | -28 | 6+(-28)=-22 | | 7 | -24 | 7+(-24)=-17 | | 8 | -21 | 8+(-21)=-13 | | 12 | -14 | 12+(-14)=-2 | | -1 | 168 | -1+168=167 | | -2 | 84 | -2+84=82 | | -3 | 56 | -3+56=53 | | -4 | 42 | -4+42=38 | | -6 | 28 | -6+28=22 | | -7 | 24 | -7+24=17 | | -8 | 21 | -8+21=13 | | -12 | 14 | -12+14=2 |
From the table, we can see that the two numbers  and  add to  (the middle coefficient).
So the two numbers  and  both multiply to and add to
Now replace the middle term  with  . Remember,  and  add to  . So this shows us that  .
 Replace the second term  with  .
 Group the terms into two pairs.
 Factor out the GCF  from the first group.
 Factor out  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.
 Combine like terms. Or factor out the common term
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Answer:
So  factors to  .
Note: you can check the answer by FOILing  to get  or by graphing the original expression and the answer (the two graphs should be identical).
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Graphs/156298: Evaluate the functions for the values of x given as 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. Describe the differences in the rate at which each function changes with increasing values of x.
5. f(x) = ln x
1 solutions
Answer 115099 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 21:11:48 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
# 5
Note: ln(x) also looks like LN(x) (to pronounce it, simply read off the letters "L" "N")
This is the natural log of x. So it is a logarithmic function.
Let's find the y value when
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Take the natural log of 1 to get 0
So when  ,  .
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Let's find the y value when
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Take the natural log of 2 to get 0.693
So when  ,  .
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Let's find the y value when
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Take the natural log of 4 to get 1.386
So when  ,  .
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Let's find the y value when
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Take the natural log of 8 to get 2.079
So when  ,  .
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Let's find the y value when
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Take the natural log of 16 to get 2.773
So when  ,  .
Now let's make a table of the values we just found.
Table of Values:
| x | y | | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0.693 |
| 4 | 1.386 |
| 8 | 2.079 |
| 16 | 2.773 |
Since the natural log function is logarithmic, this means that the growth is logarithmic. This growth rate is slower than linear growth rate and is the slowest growth rate than all of the growth rates.
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So here's the order of function's growth from smallest growth rate to largest growth rate
 ,  ,  , and  , and
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Graphs/156297: Evaluate the functions for the values of x given as 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. Describe the differences in the rate at which each function changes with increasing values of x.
4. f(x) = 10^x
1 solutions
Answer 115098 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 21:09:56 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!# 4
Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Raise 10 to the first power to get 10
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Raise 10 to the second power to get 100
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Raise 10 to the 4th power to get 10,000
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Raise 10 to the 8th power to get 100,000,000
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Raise 10 to the 16th power to get  (this is a 1 followed by 16 zeros)
So if  , then  .
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Now let's make a table of the values we just found.
Table of Values:
| x | y | | 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 4 | 10,000 |
| 8 | 100,000,000 |
| 16 | 1*10^16 |
Since we are dealing with an exponential function, this means that the function undergoes exponential growth. This is the fastest of all of the growth rates in this group.
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Graphs/156295: Evaluate the functions for the values of x given as 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. Describe the differences in the rate at which each function changes with increasing values of x.
3. f(x) = 2x3 + 7x2 - x - 1
1 solutions
Answer 115097 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 21:02:33 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!# 3
Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Cube  to get  .
 Square  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Cube  to get  .
 Square  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Cube  to get  .
 Square  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Cube  to get  .
 Square  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Cube  to get  .
 Square  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Now let's make a table of the values we just found.
Table of Values:
| x | y | | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 4 | 235 |
| 8 | 1463 |
| 16 | 9967 |
Since this polynomial is a cubic, this tells us that the rate of growth is cubic growth. This growth rate is larger than quadratic growth.
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Graphs/156294: Evaluate the functions for the values of x given as 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. Describe the differences in the rate at which each function changes with increasing values of x.
2. f(x) = x2 - 3x + 2
1 solutions
Answer 115096 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 21:01:06 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!# 2
Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Square  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Square  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Square  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Square  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Square  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Now let's make a table of the values we just found.
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Table of Values:
Because the function is a quadratic, this means that the polynomial undergoes quadratic growth. This is faster than linear growth.
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Graphs/156293: Evaluate the functions for the values of x given as 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. Describe the differences in the rate at which each function changes with increasing values of x.
1. f(x) = 5x - 3
1 solutions
Answer 115095 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 20:59:27 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!# 1
Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Let's find the function value when  :
 Start with the given equation.
 Plug in  .
 Multiply  and  to get  .
 Combine like terms.
So if  , then  .
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Now let's make a table of the values we just found.
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Table of Values:
Since this is a linear equation, this means that the equation experiences linear growth. This is considered moderate growth.
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Graphs/156280: 2. Form each of the following:
• A linear equation in one variable
• A linear equation in two variables
• A quadratic equation
• A polynomial of three terms
• An exponential function
• A logarithmic function
1 solutions
Answer 115091 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 20:27:00 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a) A linear equation in one variable :
b) A linear equation in two variables :
c) Quadratic equation:
d) A polynomial of three terms:
e) Exponential Function:
f) Logarithmic Function:
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Graphs/156278: 1. Give an example of an exponential function. Convert this exponential function to a logarithmic function. Plot the graph of both the functions and post to the discussion forum. Discuss these functions and their graphs with your classmates 1 solutions
Answer 115088 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 20:24:33 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Example of an Exponential function:
Now convert the Exponential function to a Logarithmic function using the property  <====>  :
Now let's graph the exponential function  (red) and the logarithmic function  (green)
Notice how the logarithmic function is simply a reflection of the exponential function over the line
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Inequalities/156129: 2(5y-6) > (3y+6)
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Solution is {y|y __ __ } 1 solutions
Answer 115041 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 14:17:11 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Start with the given inequality.
 Distribute.
 Add  to both sides.
 Subtract  from both sides.
 Combine like terms on the left side.
 Combine like terms on the right side.
 Divide both sides by  to isolate  .
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Answer:
So the answer is
Which approximates to
So the solution set is
Also, the answer in interval notation is [ )
Finally, here's the graph of the solution set
Note: the endpoint is an closed circle
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Linear-systems/156160: 11+g+4-9=30
11+4m=4m+8
6a=2(4-a)
20=-5/4a
2(h-3)=5+13
how to solve it? 1 solutions
Answer 115037 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 14:08:41 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!I'll do the first three to get you started
# 1
 Start with the given equation.
 Combine like terms on the left side.
 Subtract  from both sides.
 Combine like terms on the right side.
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Answer:
So the answer is
# 2
 Start with the given equation.
 Subtract  from both sides.
 Subtract  from both sides.
 Combine like terms on the left side.
 Combine like terms on the right side.
 Simplify.
Since this equation is never true for any m value, this means that there are no solutions. So the equation is inconsistent.
# 3
 Start with the given equation.
 Distribute.
 Add  to both sides.
 Combine like terms on the left side.
 Divide both sides by  to isolate  .
 Reduce.
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Answer:
So the answer is
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Geometry_Word_Problems/156165: Hello;
I was wondering if you could help me with the following problem;
What is the equation of the line that contains the points with (x,y) coordinates (-3,7) and (5,-1)?
Sorry, I don't have book's name or the number. 1 solutions
Answer 115033 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:54:42 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First let's find the slope of the line through the points ) and
 Start with the slope formula.
 Plug in  ,  ,  , and
 Subtract  from  to get
 Subtract  from  to get
 Reduce
So the slope of the line that goes through the points ) and ) is
Now let's use the point slope formula:
 Start with the point slope formula
 Plug in  ,  , and
 Rewrite  as
 Distribute
 Multiply
 Add 7 to both sides.
 Combine like terms.
 Simplify
So the equation that goes through the points ) and ) is
Notice how the graph of  goes through the points ) and ) . So this visually verifies our answer.
 Graph of  through the points ) and
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/156166: CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM:
If f(g(x)) = g(f(x)) = x, then whay can we say about f(x) and g(x)?
a. they are functional inverses of each other
b. f(x) = g(x)
c. f(x) = g(x) = x
d. nothing can be said about f(x) and g(x)
1 solutions
Answer 115031 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:53:52 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Remember, if f(x) and g(x) are inverses of one another, then we can say that f(g(x))=x and g(f(x))=x. So this means that the answer is a) they are functional inverses of each other
Note: we know nothing about f(x) and g(x). So we cannot just blindly assume that f(x)=g(x) or f(x)=g(x)=x without some evidence. So this rules our choices b) and c).
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Functions/156168: I have one more problem that hopefully you'll be able to help me;
If f(4)=0 and f(6) =6, which of the following could represent f(x)?
A. 2/3x-4
B. x+2
C. x-4
D. 3/2x+6
E. 3x-12 1 solutions
Answer 115030 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:50:32 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!The statement  tells us that if  , then  . So the point (4,0) is on the line. Also, the statement  tells us that if  , then  . So the point (6,6) is also on the line.
So let's find the equation of the line that goes through the two points (4,0) and (6,6)
To do that, we first need to find the slope of the line through the points ) and
 Start with the slope formula.
 Plug in  ,  ,  , and
 Subtract  from  to get
 Subtract  from  to get
 Reduce
So the slope of the line that goes through the points ) and ) is
Now let's use the point slope formula:
 Start with the point slope formula
 Plug in  ,  , and
 Distribute
 Multiply
 Add 0 to both sides.
 Combine like terms.
 Simplify
So the equation that goes through the points ) and ) is
In function notation, the answer is
Notice how  and  . So this also verifies our answer.
Also, notice how the graph of  goes through the points ) and ) . So this visually verifies our answer.
 Graph of  through the points ) and
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Quadratic-relations-and-conic-sections/156163: CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM:
Complete the square and write the equation in standard form. Then give the center and radius of the circle. x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y -4 = 0.
1 solutions
Answer 115029 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:39:08 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Start with the given equation
 Rearrange the terms (place the "x" and "y" terms together)
 Take half of the "x" coefficient and square it to get  . Add this to both sides (note: add the one right after the -2x)
 Take half of the "y" coefficient and square it to get  . Add this to both sides (note: add the four right after the -4y)
 Combine like terms on the right side
 Group the terms into two groups of three terms in each
 Factor  to get
 Factor  to get
 Add 4 to both sides
Now we have an equation in the form of  where  ,  , and  . Remember, for the general circle  , the center is (h,k) and and the radius is "r"
So for  , the center is (1,2) and the radius is 3 units
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/156161: CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM:
What is g(x) = f^-1(x) if f(x) = 1/2 x?
a. g(x) = 0
b. g(x) = -2x
c. g(x) = 1/2x^-1
d. g(x) = 2x 1 solutions
Answer 115028 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:30:59 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Is the function  ?
 Start with the given expression
 Replace  with "y"
 Switch "x" and "y"
 Multiply both sides by 2 to solve for "y"
So after solving for "y", we get  . So the inverse function is
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Or...
Is the function  ?
 Start with the given expression
 Replace  with "y"
 Switch "x" and "y"
 Multiply both sides by
 Divide both sides by  to solve for "y"
So after solving for "y", we get  . So the inverse function is
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Quadratic_Equations/156147: I have a swan that weighs 25 lbs. and is 4 ft. long. Using this equation what is the L in wing span in feet.
Equation: L=2.43*W^0.3326 1 solutions
Answer 115027 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:26:39 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!I think they threw in the fact that the swan "is 4 ft. long" to throw you off (since it's extra info that you don't need)
 Start with the given equation
 Plug in
 Raise 25 to the 0.3326th power to get 2.917
 Multiply 2.43 and 2.917 to get 7.08831
So the approximate wingspan (we introduced rounding errors) is about 7.09 feet (rounded to the nearest hundredth).
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Matrices-and-determiminant/156056: You have been performing Gaussian Elimination, and now you have all of the lower
triangle elements with value 0. What are you ready to do? I think the answer is c, but I want to make sure
a. Nothing, you are done with Gaussian Elimination
b. Start with forwards elimination
c. Start backwards elimination
d. Start over; you are supposed to have all zeroes in the upper triangle 1 solutions
Answer 115025 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:21:17 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!You are correct. You want to end up with a matrix with a diagonal of 1's where every other element (except for the far right column) is zero.
Note: It's not always possible to obtain this since you may have no solutions or an infinite number of solutions.
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Matrices-and-determiminant/156047: If A is a 3 × 4 matrix, B is a 4 × 12 matrix, and C is a 12 × 2 matrix, then CBA is:
a. 13,824
b. a 3 × 4 × 12 matrix
c. a 3 × 2 matrix
d. none of the above, these matrices do not match up 1 solutions
Answer 115021 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:16:41 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Notice how B is 4 × 12 and A is 3 × 4
The number of columns in matrix B (12) do NOT equal the number of rows in matrix A (3). So this means that BA is not possible. So the answer choice is d) none of the above, these matrices do not match up
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absolute-value/156156: if x^2+6x+16=(x+a)^2+b for all values of x, find the values of a and b 1 solutions
Answer 115019 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:12:27 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Start with the given equation
 FOIL
 Subtract  from both sides
Notice how the term  is the only term on the right side that has an "x" in it. So this means that
 Start with the given equation
 Divide both sides by  to isolate "a"
So the first answer is
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Looking back at  , the terms  do not have an "x" term in them at all. So this means that
 Start with the given equation
 Plug in a=3
 Square 3 to get 9
 Subtract 9 from both sides
So the second answer is
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Answer:
So the solutions are  and
Check:
 works
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absolute-value/156157: if x^2+6x+16=(x+a)^2+b for all values of x, find the values of a and b 1 solutions
Answer 115018 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:12:07 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Start with the given equation
 FOIL
 Subtract  from both sides
Notice how the term  is the only term on the right side that has an "x" in it. So this means that
 Start with the given equation
 Divide both sides by  to isolate "a"
So the first answer is
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Looking back at  , the terms  do not have an "x" term in them at all. So this means that
 Start with the given equation
 Plug in a=3
 Square 3 to get 9
 Subtract 9 from both sides
So the second answer is
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Answer:
So the solutions are  and
Check:
 works
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Trigonometry-basics/156050: Adding together the first ten natural numbers is an example of a(n):
a. series
b. arithmetic series
c. geometric series
d. power series 1 solutions
Answer 115016 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:09:12 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Adding together the first ten natural numbers is an example of a(n): b. arithmetic series
An "arithmetic sequence" is simply a sequence where you add a constant number to each term. In this case, you add 1 to each term. An "arithmetic series" is simply the sequence of sums of the arithmetic sequence.
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/156142: If x^2+6x+16=(x+a)^2+b for all values of x. Find a and b 1 solutions
Answer 115015 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:07:14 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Start with the given equation
 FOIL
 Subtract  from both sides
Notice how the term  is the only term on the right side that has an "x" in it. So this means that
 Start with the given equation
 Divide both sides by  to isolate "a"
So the first answer is
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Looking back at  , the terms  do not have an "x" term in them at all. So this means that
 Start with the given equation
 Plug in a=3
 Square 3 to get 9
 Subtract 9 from both sides
So the second answer is
Check:
 }
 works
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Quadratic_Equations/156148: Solve
15x^4-31x^2+10=0
The solution of x= ?? 1 solutions
Answer 115014 by jim_thompson5910(28595) on 2008-09-10 13:01:22 (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!Let  . So  . In short,
 Start with the given equation
 Plug in  and
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Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for z:
Starting with the general quadratic

the general solution using the quadratic equation is:

So lets solve ( notice , , and )
Plug in a=15, b=-31, and c=10
Negate -31 to get 31
Square -31 to get 961 (note: remember when you square -31, you must square the negative as well. This is because .)
Multiply to get 
Combine like terms in the radicand (everything under the square root)
Simplify the square root (note: If you need help with simplifying the square root, check out this solver)
Multiply 2 and 15 to get 30
So now the expression breaks down into two parts
or 
Lets look at the first part:

Add the terms in the numerator
Divide
So one answer is

Now lets look at the second part:

Subtract the terms in the numerator
Divide
So another answer is

So our solutions are:
or 
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Remember, we let  . So this means that
 or
Take the square root of both sides for each case (remember the "plus/minus")
 ,  ,  , or
Rationalize the denominator (if necessary)
 ,  ,  , or
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Answer:
So the solutions are
 ,  ,  , or
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