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Geometry_Word_Problems/585021: A flowerbed measures 40 inches across. Whats the distance around the edge of the flowerbed?
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Answer 373085 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-10 11:56:43 (Show Source):
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Assuming this is a square, the perimeter is then P = 4s = 4(40) = 160 inches.


So the distance around the edge of the flowerbed is 160 inches.
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Geometry_Word_Problems/585079: 2.5m plus what equals 5m

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Answer 373084 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-10 11:53:51 (Show Source):
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2.5m + x = 5m

x = 5m - 2.5m

x = 2.5m

So the answer is 2.5m


Equations/585019: How do you solve 4(x+2)=20
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Answer 373030 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-10 00:37:44 (Show Source):
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4%28x%2B2%29=20 Start with the given equation.


4x%2B8=20 Distribute.


4x=20-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


4x=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2812%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3

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Quadratic_Equations/585018: c) Calculate the value of if the difference between the roots of x^2-6x+k=0
is 3.

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Answer 373029 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-10 00:30:33 (Show Source):
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p-q = 3

(x-p)(x-q)

x^2-xp-xq+pq

x^2-(p+q)x+pq


-(p+q)=-6

p+q=6
p-q=3


2p=9
p = 9/2

p+q = 6

9/2+q = 6

q = 6-9/2

q = 3/2


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(x-p)(x-q)

x^2-xp-xq+pq

x^2-(p+q)x+pq

x^2-(9/2+3/2)x+(9/2)(3/2)

x^2-6x+27/4


So the value of 'k' is k=27%2F4


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/585010: Simplify. Do not use negative exponents in the answer.
x^−4 • x^−7
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Answer 373028 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-10 00:09:21 (Show Source):
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x^(-4)*x^(-7) = x^(-4+(-7)) = x^(-11) = 1/(x^11)

So the answer is 1%2F%28x%5E11%29


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/584994: Simplify. Do not use negative exponents in the answer.
x−4 • x−7

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Answer 373027 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-10 00:08:18 (Show Source):
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x^(-4)*x^(-7) = x^(-4+(-7)) = x^(-11) = 1/(x^11)


So the answer is 1/(x^11)


Linear-equations/584971: (-2,0),(0,4)
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Answer 373026 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-10 00:07:34 (Show Source):
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First let's find the slope of the line through the points and


Note: is the first point . So this means that x%5B1%5D=-2 and y%5B1%5D=0.
Also, is the second point . So this means that x%5B2%5D=0 and y%5B2%5D=4.


m=%28y%5B2%5D-y%5B1%5D%29%2F%28x%5B2%5D-x%5B1%5D%29 Start with the slope formula.


m=%284-0%29%2F%280--2%29 Plug in y%5B2%5D=4, y%5B1%5D=0, x%5B2%5D=0, and x%5B1%5D=-2


m=%284%29%2F%280--2%29 Subtract 0 from 4 to get 4


m=%284%29%2F%282%29 Subtract -2 from 0 to get 2


m=2 Reduce


So the slope of the line that goes through the points and is m=2


Now let's use the point slope formula:


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


y-0=2%28x--2%29 Plug in m=2, x%5B1%5D=-2, and y%5B1%5D=0


y-0=2%28x%2B2%29 Rewrite x--2 as x%2B2


y-0=2x%2B2%282%29 Distribute


y-0=2x%2B4 Multiply


y=2x%2B4 Simplify


So the equation that goes through the points and is y=2x%2B4


Notice how the graph of y=2x%2B4 goes through the points and . So this visually verifies our answer.
Graph of y=2x%2B4 through the points and


Quadratic_Equations/585004: In questions 6-9, use the discriminant to determine the number of solutions of the quadratic equation, and whether the solutions are real or complex. Note: It is not necessary to find the roots; just determine the number and types of solutions.
The above is the instructions for the problems. Below I have worked out each math problem, but once again, I'm not sure whether or not the solutions I have are real or complex. I think I worked each problem out correctly. If I have not please let me know. If I have, I guess the only thing I need clarifying on is if the solution I have is real or complex.
6. x²+6x-7=0
Use the quadratic formula to find the solutions.
X=-b±√b²-4ac ax²+bx+c=0
2a
A=1, B=6, C=-7
b²-4ac The discriminant of a quadratic is the expression inside the radical of the quadratic formula.
((6)²-4(1)(-7)) Substitute in the values of a,b, and c.
36-4(1)(-7) Squared 6
36-4(-7) Multiplied 1 by -7
36+28 Multiplied -4 by each term inside the parenthesis.
64 Added 36+28
ANSWER: 64 Real or complex????



7.z²+z+1=0
Use the quadratic formula to find the solutions.
X=-b±√b²-4ac ax²+bx+c=0
2a
A=1, B=1, C=1
b²-4ac The discriminant formula
((1)²-4(1)(1)) Substitute in the values of a,b, and c
1-4(1)(1) Expand the exponent 2 to the expression
1-4(1) Multiply 1*1
1-4 Multiply -4 by each term inside the parenthesis
-3 Subtract 4 from 1
ANSWER: -3 Real or complex??


8. (3)½y²-4y-7(3)^½=0
√(3)*y²-4y-7(3)^½=0 An expression with a fractional exponent can be written as a radical with an index equal to the denominator of the exponent
√3*y²-4y-7(3)^½=0 Removed the parenthesis around the expression 3
√3*y²-4y+(-7*√(3))=0 Reduced
√3*y²-4y+(-7*√3)=0 Removed the parenthesis around the expression 3
√3*y²-4y+(7√3)=0 Multiplied -7 by √
y²√3-4y-7√3=0 Multiplied √3 by y²
Y=-b±√b²-4ac ay²+bx+c=0
2a
A=√3, B=-4, C=-7√3
b²-4ac Discriminant formula
((-4)²-4(√3)(-7√3)) Substitute in the values of a,b,c
(4)(-4)-4(√3)(-7√3) Squared
16-4(√3)(-7√3) Multiply to simplify the expression (-4)(-4)
16-4(-7√3²) Multiply -7W to get -7W²
16+28√3² Multiplied -4 by each term inside the parenthesis.
16+28(3) Squared
16+84 Multiplied 28 by each term inside the parenthesis.
ANSWER: 100 Real or complex???



9. 2x²-10x+25=0
X=-b±√b²-4ac ax²+bx+c=0
2a
A=2, B=-10, C=25
b²-4ac
((-10)²-4(2)(25)) Substitute in the values of a,b, and c.
(-10)(-10)-4(2)(25) Squared
100-4(2)(25) Multiplied to simplify the expression (-10)(-10)
100-4(50) Multiplied 2 by25
100-200 Multiplied -4 by each term inside the parenthesis.
ANSWER: -100 real or complex??

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Answer 373025 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 23:23:48 (Show Source):
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The quantity b%5E2-4ac is the determinant. This determines whether your solutions are real or complex. If b%5E2-4ac is positive, then you'll have two real solutions. In the first problem (#6), you found that b%5E2-4ac=64. Since this is a positive number, this means that you have two real solutions.


On the other hand, for problem #9, you got -100. This means that there are 2 complex solutions.

Hope this clears things up a bit. If not, let me know.


Triangles/584949: How many triangles can a decagon be divided into ? Is it 8 or 10 ? Thank you
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Answer 373009 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 20:44:55 (Show Source):
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It can be divided into 10-2 = 8 triangles. So your first choice is correct.


Probability-and-statistics/584957: In a study of internet users, researchers discovered that 80% of users own at least one computer ans that 25% of users log onto the internet for more that 30 hrs per week. Suppose that 15% of users own at least one computer AND log onto the internet for more that 30 hrs per wk. Given that an internet user owns at least one computer, what is the probability that he\she logs onto the internet for more than 30hrs per week?
I know that P(I and C) = P(I) X P(I|C) but I am having trouble figuring out the numbers.
Thank you
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Answer 373001 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 19:06:49 (Show Source):
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P(I|C) = P(I and C)/P(C)

P(I|C) = 0.15/0.8

P(I|C) = 0.1875


So the probability that the user logs on for more than 30 hrs a week, given that the internet user owns at least one computer, is 0.1875 (which is an 18.75% chance)


Money_Word_Problems/584952: My monthly disability went from $468.00 to $ 492.00. What is the percentage of the raise? I know it rose by $24, but I can't figure out the percentage.
Thank you!

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Answer 372993 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 18:44:28 (Show Source):
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Percent Increase = [(New - Old)/(Old)]*100

Percent Increase = [(492-468)/468]*100

Percent Increase = [24/468]*100

Percent Increase = [0.05128]*100

Percent Increase = 5.128%


So it rose roughly 5.128%.


Volume/584942: What is the volume of a right circular cylinder with a diameter of 20 ft and a height of 60 ft?
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Answer 372988 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 17:43:05 (Show Source):
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A = pi*r^2*h

A = pi*(10)^2*(60)

A = pi*100*60

A = 6000pi


So the exact volume is 6000pi cubic feet which approximates to 18849.5559 cubic feet.


Expressions-with-variables/584933: 5 times a number ,x, decreased by y
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Answer 372987 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 17:10:48 (Show Source):
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"5 times a number ,x, decreased by y" translates to 5x-y


Triangles/584932: One equilateral triangle has sides 5 ft long. Another equilateral triangle has sides 7 ft long. Find the ratio of the areas of the triangles. I think I need to start with the similarity ratio. But I'm not sure, and I don't know where to go from there! Thank you. (:
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Answer 372986 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 17:10:31 (Show Source):
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If the side length of an equilateral triangle is x units, then the height/altitude is (x/2)*sqrt(3) units.

So the area is then A = (bh)/2 = (x*(x/2)*sqrt(3))/2 = ((x^2)/4)*sqrt(3)


So in short, the area of the equilateral triangle with side length 'x' is ((x^2)/4)*sqrt(3) square units.


So the triangle with sides 5 ft long has an area of ((5^2)/4)*sqrt(3) = (25/4)*sqrt(3)


and the triangle with sides 7 feet long has an area of ((7^2)/4)*sqrt(3) = (49/4)*sqrt(3)


Divide the two to get ( (25/4)*sqrt(3) )/( (49/4)*sqrt(3) ) = (25/4)(4/49) = 25/49


So the ratio between the two areas is 25:49


Graphs/584929: Describe what the graph of interval [-4,10] looks like.
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Answer 372985 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 17:04:23 (Show Source):
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It's the shaded region on the number line from -4 to 10 where there are closed circles at the endpoints -4 and 10.
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Trigonometry-basics/584928: 4xsquared+36x+35 i need two numbers that multiply to 56 but add to 36 (x+?)(x+?)
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Answer 372984 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 17:03:40 (Show Source):
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Looking at the expression 4x%5E2%2B36x%2B35, we can see that the first coefficient is 4, the second coefficient is 36, and the last term is 35.


Now multiply the first coefficient 4 by the last term 35 to get %284%29%2835%29=140.


Now the question is: what two whole numbers multiply to 140 (the previous product) and add to the second coefficient 36?


To find these two numbers, we need to list all of the factors of 140 (the previous product).


Factors of 140:
1,2,4,5,7,10,14,20,28,35,70,140
-1,-2,-4,-5,-7,-10,-14,-20,-28,-35,-70,-140


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


These factors pair up and multiply to 140.
1*140 = 140
2*70 = 140
4*35 = 140
5*28 = 140
7*20 = 140
10*14 = 140
(-1)*(-140) = 140
(-2)*(-70) = 140
(-4)*(-35) = 140
(-5)*(-28) = 140
(-7)*(-20) = 140
(-10)*(-14) = 140

Now let's add up each pair of factors to see if one pair adds to the middle coefficient 36:


First NumberSecond NumberSum
11401+140=141
2702+70=72
4354+35=39
5285+28=33
7207+20=27
101410+14=24
-1-140-1+(-140)=-141
-2-70-2+(-70)=-72
-4-35-4+(-35)=-39
-5-28-5+(-28)=-33
-7-20-7+(-20)=-27
-10-14-10+(-14)=-24



From the table, we can see that there are no pairs of numbers which add to 36. So 4x%5E2%2B36x%2B35 cannot be factored.


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Answer:


So 4x%5E2%2B36x%2B35 doesn't factor at all (over the rational numbers).


So 4x%5E2%2B36x%2B35 is prime.


Travel_Word_Problems/584927: While driving at 90km/hr, how far in meters can you travel in 1.0 seconds?
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Answer 372981 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 16:33:04 (Show Source):
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d = rt

d = 90*(1/3600) ... Note: 1 second = 1/(60*60) = 1/3600 hours

d = 90/3600

d = 1/40

d = 0.025


Now convert to meters: 0.025*1000 = 25


So the answer is 25 meters.


Travel_Word_Problems/584926: 3. Is the time it takes to drive to the ski resort a function of the speed you drive? Explain.
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Answer 372979 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 16:30:46 (Show Source):
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You can start with the formula d = rt and solve for t to get t = d/r

If the distance is held constant and fixed, then the time will change as the speed changes. So the answer is yes.


Probability-and-statistics/584924: If one vase contains 3 red, 4 pink and 5 white roses and another vase has 2 red, 2 pink and 2 white roses, what is probability that one rose chosen from each vase will be the same color? Please explain how to come to the answer. Thank you.
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Answer 372977 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 16:16:17 (Show Source):
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There are 3 possible scenarios:

Scenario 1) Both roses are red


P(Both Red) = P(Red)*P(Red) = (3/12)*(2/6) = 6/72 = 1/12

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Scenario 2) Both roses are pink


P(Both Pink) = P(Pink)*P(Pink) = (4/12)*(2/6) = 8/72 = 1/9

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Scenario 2) Both roses are white


P(Both White) = P(White)*P(White) = (5/12)*(2/6) = 10/72 = 5/36


Now add up all the probabilities:

1/12 + 1/9 + 5/36 = 3/36 + 4/36 + 5/36 = (3+4+5)/36 = 12/36 = 1/3


So the probability that one rose chosen from each vase will be the same color is 1/3


Rectangles/584923: i must find the missing dimension of a rectangle. the width is 2 and the length is x
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Answer 372975 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 16:06:52 (Show Source):
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You either need to know the area or the perimeter to find the missing dimension.


Equations/584917: Please help me solve this equation: Solve for W V=1/3LWH
64=1/3(6)W(4)
64=8W
W=8 ???
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Answer 372970 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 15:51:24 (Show Source):
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I'm assuming you were given V = 64 (volume), L = 6 (length) and H = 4 (height)


If so, then are you are 100% correct. Congratulations.


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/584915: How many real and complex roots does the plynomial f(x)=x^3+9x have?
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Answer 372966 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 15:34:56 (Show Source):
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f(x)=x^3+9x

0=x^3+9x

x^3+9x=0

x(x^2+9)=0

x=0 or x^2+9=0

x=0, x=3i or x=-3i

So there is one real root and two complex roots.
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/584914: Multiply and simplify the following: 4 squared 4 x 4 squared -5
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Answer 372964 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 15:31:38 (Show Source):
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(4^2)^4 * (4^2)^(-5)

4^(2*4)*(4^(2*(-5)))

4^8*4^(-10)

4^(8+(-10))

4^(-2)

1/4^2

1/16


So (4^2)^4 * (4^2)^(-5) = 1/16
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Equations/584904: m/9 - 7/18 =1

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Answer 372963 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 15:27:10 (Show Source):
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m%2F9-7%2F18=1 Start with the given equation.


18%28m%2Fcross%289%29-7%2Fcross%2818%29%29=18%281%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 18 to clear any fractions.


2m-7=18 Distribute and multiply.


2m=18%2B7 Add 7 to both sides.


2m=25 Combine like terms on the right side.


m=%2825%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate m.


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Answer:

So the solution is m=25%2F2
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Sequences-and-series/584884: Given a term in a arithmetic sequence and the common difference find the explicit formula
a12=30 d=6
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Answer 372936 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 14:22:06 (Show Source):
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a[n] = a[1] + (n-1)d

a[12] = a[1] + (12-1)*6

30 = a[1] + (12-1)*6

30 = a[1] + 66

30-66 = a[1]

-36 = a[1]

a[1] = -36
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a[n] = a[1] + (n-1)d

a[n] = -36 + (n-1)6

a[n] = -36 + 6n-6

a[n] = 6n-42


So the explicit formula for the sequence is


Sequences-and-series/584882: Find the common ratio
2 12 72 432
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Answer 372935 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 14:14:40 (Show Source):
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To find the common ratio, simply divide a selected term by its previous term.

r = 12/2 = 6

r = 72/12 = 6

r = 432/72 = 6


So the common ratio is r = 6.


Geometry_Word_Problems/584877: For a convex 40-gon, what is the sum of the measures of the interior angles?
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Answer 372934 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 14:13:08 (Show Source):
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S = 180(n-2)

S = 180(40-2)

S = 180(38)

S = 6840

So the sum of the measures of the interior angles is 6840


Probability-and-statistics/584876: Find the mean, variance,and binomial distribution with the given values of n and p.
n=122,p=0.24
The mean is: _____ (round to the nearest tenth as needed)
The variance is:_____(round to the nearest tenth as needed)
The standard divination is: _____(round to the nearest tenth as needed)
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Answer 372932 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 14:04:59 (Show Source):
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Mean:
mu = np = 122*0.24 = 29.28

So the mean is 29.3 (rounded to the nearest tenth)

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Variance:
sigma^2 = np(1-p) = 122*0.24(1-0.24) = 22.2528

So the variance is 22.3 (rounded to the nearest tenth)
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Standard Deviation:

sigma = sqrt(np(1-p)) = sqrt(122*0.24(1-0.24)) = 4.717287

So the standard deviation is 4.7 (rounded to the nearest tenth)


Probability-and-statistics/584875: Use the confidence interval to find the margin of error and the sample mean:
(0.256,0.380)
a.The margin of error is: _____
b.The sample mea is: _____
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Answer 372931 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 14:02:13 (Show Source):
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a)
The margin of error is equal to the radius of the confidence interval or half the width of the confidence interval.


Margin of Error:
ME = (b-a)/2, where the confidence interval is (a,b)

ME = (0.380-0.256)/2

ME = 0.062

So the margin of error is 0.062
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b)

The sample mean is the center of the confidence interval. Note: this is assuming that this is a confidence interval for the true population mean.

Sample Mean:

xbar = (a+b)/2, for some confidence interval (a,b)

xbar = (0.256 + 0.380)/2

xbar = 0.318

So the sample mean is 0.318


Equations/584808: 10+x-(2-3x)=4
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Answer 372920 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 12:52:32 (Show Source):
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10%2Bx-%282-3x%29=4 Start with the given equation.


10%2Bx-2%2B3x=4 Distribute.


4x%2B8=4 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=4-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


4x=-4 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-4%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-1


Equations/584805: 11x-4=10x
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Answer 372918 by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  on 2012-03-09 12:49:44 (Show Source):
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11x-4=10x Start with the given equation.


11x=10x%2B4 Add 4 to both sides.


11x-10x=4 Subtract 10x from both sides.


x=4 Combine like terms on the left side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4