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test/325883: Use slope intercept form to write the equation of the line: passing through the points (5,6) and (7,10)
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Answer 233274 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-26 21:00:21 (Show Source):
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First find the slope.
Let m = slope
m = (10 - 6)/(7 - 5)
m = 4/2
m = 2
The slope is 2.
We now use the point-slope formula. In the point-slope formula, we use one of the given points and the slope.
y - b = m(x - a)....This is the point-slope formula.
I will use (5,6), where a = 5 and b = 6. The slope is 2.
y - 6 = 2(x - 5)
y - 6 = 2x - 10
y = 2x - 10 + 6
y = 2x - 4
Did you follow?


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/325880: 3/(x+4)=2/(x)
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Answer 233270 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-26 20:55:26 (Show Source):
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Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD.
LCD = (x)(x + 4)
[3/(x+4)] *(x)(x + 4) = (2/x) * (x)(x + 4)
3x = 2(x + 4)
3x = 2x + 8
3x - 2x = 8
x = 8
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The Proof:
Let x = 8
3/(8+4)= 2/(8)
3/12 = 2/8
1/4 = 1/4...It checks!!
We can now say with certainty that the right answer is x = 8.


Quadratic-relations-and-conic-sections/325759: Find the foci of the hyperbola with the equation (y2 / 4) – (x2 / 49) = 1
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Answer 233224 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-26 17:29:44 (Show Source):
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Your hyperbola is of the form y^2/b^2 - x^2/a^2 = 1.
We need to find a and b to start with.
b^2 = 4
sqrt{b^2} = sqrt{4}
b = 2
a^2 = 49
sqrt{a^2} = sqrt{49}
a = 7
We now know that a = 7 and b = 2.
The foci will be points (-c,0) and (c,0). This means we need to find c.
We can c using c = sqrt{a^2 + b^2}.
c = sqrt{7^2 + 2^2}
c = sqrt{49 + 4}
c = sqrt{53}
The foci are (-sqrt{53}, 0) and (sqrt{53}, 0).
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Quadratic_Equations/325777: What are the x intercepts of y + 12 = x2 + x?
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Answer 233221 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-26 17:10:38 (Show Source):
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To find the x-intercept, let y = 0 and solve for x.
y + 12 = x^2 + x
Let y = 0
0 + 12 = x^2 + x
12 = x^2 + x
Subtract 12 from both sides.
0 = x^2 + x - 12
We now factor the quadratic equation.
0 = (x - 3)(x + 4)
Set each factor to zero and solve for x.
x - 3 = 0
x = 3
x + 4 = 0
x = -4
The x-intercepts are x = 3 and x = -4.
Did you follow?
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By the way, if you ever need to find the y-intercepts, let x = 0 and solve for y.


percentage/325767: A car dealer sells a SUV for $39,000, which represents a 25% profit over the cost. What was the cost of the SUV to the dealer?
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Answer 233219 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-26 17:03:24 (Show Source):
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$31,200 is the dealer cost
x is the cost of the car
x+.25x = 39,000
1.25x = 39,000
39,000/1.25
x=31,200



Systems-of-equations/325769: I am taking and online algebra II class and I do not understand how to solve this equation (y^2-9)(9y^2-9y+8) the instructions saty multiply. Would I use the foil method?
This is what I came up with
(y^2-9)(9y^2-9y+8)
Y^2*9y^2=9y^4
y^2*-9y=-9y^3
y^2*8=8y^2
-9*9y^2=-81y^2
-9*-9y=81y^2
-9*8=72
9y^4-9y^3+8y-81y^2+81y^2-72
9y^4-9y^3+8y-y^2-72
Is this correct?
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Answer 233212 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-26 16:45:08 (Show Source):
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First of all, there is no equation here. You cannot have an equation without the EQUAL sign. Secondly, you must multiply every member of (y^2-9) by every member of(9y^2-9y+8). Afterwards, simplify by combining like terms. Thirdly, the first-two terms are correct. The last term is correct but terms 3 and 4 in your answer are not right.
Let's do it term by term.
y^2 * 9y^2 = 9y^4
y^2 * -9y = -9y^3
y^2 * 8 = 8y^2
I have completed the multiplication for the y^2 term.
-9 * 9y^2 = -81y^2
-9 * -9y = 81y
-9 * 8 = -72
I have completed the multiplication for the -9 term.
We now have the following:
9y^4 - 9y^3 + 8y^2 - 81y^2 + 81y - 72 =
We now combine like terms and that's it.
9y^4 - 9y^3 -73y^2 + 81y - 72
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Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/325766: 5y^6/3v^4*9v^6/25y
It says to multiply and simplify But for the life of me I just can not understand it
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Answer 233207 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-26 16:32:33 (Show Source):
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Use the same rules that apply to regular multiplication of fractions. You must also use the rules for division of exponents.
(5y^6/3v^4) * (9v^6/25y) =

25/5 = 5
y^6/y = y^5
9/3 = 3
v^6/v^4 = v^2
The left side fraction becomes (y^5/1) and the right side fraction becomes
(3v^2/5).
We now multiply numerator with numerator and denominator with denominator.
(y^5/1) * (3v^2/5) = (3v^2y^5)/5
Did you follow?


Mixture_Word_Problems/325046: How many bags of 5% concrete should be mixed with 7 bags of 23% concrete to get a mix of 12% concrete?
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Answer 232782 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-23 18:21:32 (Show Source):
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Let b = bags of concrete
0.05b + 7(0.23) = 0.12(b + 7)
Can you take it from here?


Money_Word_Problems/325051: $20,000 is invested at 16% per year for 3 months. How much interest is earned on the investment?
I've tried 16% divided by 12 = 1 4/12 *3 = 2 1/3 is that right?
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Answer 232780 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-23 18:07:17 (Show Source):
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I = PRT is the formula you need.
NOTE: T = time (in years)
3 months = 3/12 or 1/4 years
We are searching for I.
I = (20,000)(0.16)(1/4)
I = $800


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/325052: The perimeter of a rectangular backyard is 6x +6 yards. If the width is x yards , find a binomial that represents the length.
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Answer 232778 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-23 18:00:49 (Show Source):
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Let p = perimeter
Let L = length
Let w = width
p = 2L + 2w
6x + 6 = 2L + 2x
6x + 6 - 2x = 2L
4x + 6 = 2L
(4x + 6)/2 = L
2x + 3 = L


Graphs/325058: What line is perpendicular to y=3/5x+1 but contains (5,2)?
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Answer 232773 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-23 17:45:55 (Show Source):
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Slopes of perpendicular lines are negative reciprocals of each other.
Your given slope is 3/5. The slope of the equation we want to find is -5/3.
We use the point-slope formula: y - a = m(x - b), where the given point (5,2) represents the general point (b,a).
NOTE: I used a and b to represent the given point but you can use any two letters of choice.
Let m = -5/3
Let a = 2
Let b = 5
y - 2 = (-5/3)(x - 5)
y - 2 = (-5/3)(x) + (25/3)
y = (-5/3)(x) + (25/3) + 2
y = (-5/3)(x) + (31/3)




Graphs/325060: Given the domain, find the range.{-2,-1,0,1/2} y=-3x+5
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Answer 232769 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-23 17:25:26 (Show Source):
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STEPS:
1-replace x with each given number (one at a time)
2-simplify the function to find values for y
The values for y is your range. The domain of the function are the x values.
Can you take it from here?


Mixture_Word_Problems/324878: Solution A is 25% acid and solution B is 40% acid. How much of each is needed to make 60 liters of a solution with 30% acid?
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Answer 232618 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-23 00:03:46 (Show Source):
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0.25x + 0.40x = 0.30(2x + 60)
Can you finish?


Parallelograms/324892: three measures of a parallelogram measure 45,135, and 135 degrees what is the measure of the fourth angle
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Answer 232617 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-23 00:01:22 (Show Source):
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Let a = measure of fourth angle
45 + 135 + 135 + a = 360
Can you find a?


Travel_Word_Problems/324885: If John and Mary drive the same time: one hour. John drive 60 mile per hour. Mary drive 30 miles per hour. What will be the equation?

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Answer 232616 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-23 00:00:05 (Show Source):
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You need an equation for what? Do you mean the distance formula? If so, it is
D = rate * times


Circles/324859: if the circumference of a circle is 64 cm, what is the lenth of an arc that measures 45 degrees?
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Answer 232615 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-22 23:58:01 (Show Source):
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C = 2pir
64 = 2pir
64/2pi = r
32/pi = r
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ach length = 45*(32/pi)(pi/180)
Can you finish? Just multiply the right side of the equation.


Linear-equations/324894: Find a linear equation whose graph has the indicated slope and passes through the given point.
slope -2, point (2,1)
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Answer 232614 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-22 23:47:34 (Show Source):
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Use the point-slope formula.
y - a = m(x - b)
(2,1) = (b,a)
y - 1 = -2(x - 2)
y - 1 = -2x + 4
y = -2x + 4 + 1
y = -2x + 5


Radicals/324333: Add. simplify by collecting like radical terms if possible, assuming that all expressions under radicals represent nonnegative numbers. √7a+ 2√(175a^3)
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Answer 232228 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-21 16:36:42 (Show Source):
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sqrt{7a} + 2(sqrt{175a^3}) =
sqrt{7a} + 2*sqrt{25}*sqrt{7}*sqrt{a^2}*sqrt{a} =
sqrt{7a} + 10a*sqrt{7a}
Both radicals cannot be added because although both have the same radicand, one has 10a and the other does not.
Final answer: sqrt{7a} + 10a*sqrt{7a}


Signed-numbers/324464: if + and - canceles each other out then does + and + cancel each other out too?
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Answer 232227 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-21 16:29:30 (Show Source):
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No, positive and positive do not cancel each other out.
When + and - are placed together, they cancel each other out because by being together, they becomes zero everytime.
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If + and + do not cancel, what happens in terms of which math operation? Do you understand? Your question is not complete.
Are you talking about addition, subtraction, multiplication oor division?


logarithm/324458: Solve for: 25^(2x-1) = 5^(5x+1)
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Answer 232225 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-21 16:25:08 (Show Source):
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Rewrite 25 s 5^2.
(5^2)^(2x - 1) = 5^(5x + 1)
5^(4x - 2) = 5^(5x + 1)
Since we now have the same base 5 on both sides, we simply bring down the exponents and solve for x.
4x - 2 = 5x + 1
Can you find x now?


Linear_Equations_And_Systems_Word_Problems/324436: Jen Butler had been pricing speed-pass train fares for a group trip to new york. three adults and four children must pay $121. two adults and three children must pay $86. find the price of the adults tickets and the children's tickets.
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Answer 232224 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-21 16:21:44 (Show Source):
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You have a system of linear equations in two varables.
I will set it up and you can work out the math.
Let a = adult ticket price
Let c = children ticket price
3a + 4c = 121
2a + 3c = 86

Can you take it from here?


Radicals/324453: solve for the value of h in D=1.2h and h is inside of the square symbol. Also how far can you see at a distance of 14,255 in elevation.
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Answer 232222 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-21 16:18:18 (Show Source):
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Do you mean D = 1.2sqrt%28h%29?
If so, D = distance and h = height
Divide both sides by 1.2.
D/1.2 = sqrt%28h%29
Square both sides to find h.
(D/1.2)^2 = [sqrt%28h%29]^2
D^2/1.44 = h
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To find how far a person can see, replace h with 14255 in the original equation and solve for D.
D = 1.2sqrt%2814255%29
D = 143.27 feet


Money_Word_Problems/324251: what monthly payment is required at 18% intrest to yield 5000.00 in three years
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Answer 232098 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-21 00:38:35 (Show Source):
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R= monthly instalment
i =18/(100x12)= 0.015
n = 3x12 = 36 months
use the formula
A = R[(1+i)^n -1]/i
5000 = R[(1.015)^36 - 1]/ 0.015
R = {5000x0.015}/ [(1.015)^36 -1}
use calculator
R = $105.76


Surface-area/324288: A CYLINDER has a circular base with a diameter of 14ft and a height of 8ft. what is the surface area?
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Answer 232097 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-21 00:34:01 (Show Source):
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Did you try searching for the surface area of a cylinder with a circular base online?
Let A = surface area of cylinder with circular base
Let r = 7
Why 7? If the diameter is 14, the radius is 1/2 of the diameter length and so 14 times 1/2 = 7.
Let h = 14
Let pi = 3.14
The formula to use is A = 2pi(r^2) + 2pirh.
Just plug and chug.
Here is the set up and you can do the math to find A.
A = 2(3.14)(7)^2 + 2(3.14)(7)(14)
Can you finish?
Just use your calculator to find A.


Miscellaneous_Word_Problems/324275: The number N of aluminum cans used each year varies directly as the number of people P using the cans. If 56 people use 18,088 cans in one year, how many cans are used in a city which has a population of 1,965,000?

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Answer 232096 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-21 00:27:03 (Show Source):
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N = Pk
We need to find k (the constant of proportionality) as step one.
18,088 = 56k
18,088/56 = k
323 = k
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We now let k = 323 and P = 1,965,000. We need to find N in the equation
N = Pk
N = (1,965,000)(323)
N = 634,695,000
Did you follow?
This is a direct variation word problem.


Mixture_Word_Problems/324285: A contractor mixes concrete from bags of pre-mix for small jobs. How many bags with 10% cement should he mix with 8 bags of 12.5% cement to produce a mix containing 11% cement.
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Answer 232094 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-21 00:10:26 (Show Source):
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Let b = bags of cement
0.10b + 8(0.125) = 0.11(b + 8)
Can you take it from here?
I gave you the equation that you'll need to find the answer.


Linear_Equations_And_Systems_Word_Problems/324280: According to a census, the population of a country was about 151 million in 1936 and 249 million in 1976. Find the slope of the line representing this equation.


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Answer 232093 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-21 00:05:39 (Show Source):
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Let m = slope
m = (249 - 151)/(1976 - 1936)
Can you do the math and find the slope?


Rectangles/323901: A parking lot has a rectangular area of 40,000 yds(squared). the length is 200yd more than twice the witdt. what are the dimensions of the lot/?
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Answer 231792 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-20 00:07:20 (Show Source):
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Use A = L*W
Let A = 40,000
Let L = 2x + 200
Let W = x
40,000 = (2x + 200)(x)
Can you take it from here?


Probability-and-statistics/323885: Find the outcome of the roulette bets: You bet $30 on 1-12 and also bet $15 on number 10.
a. The ball lands on 18
b. The ball lands on 9
c. The ball lands on 10
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Answer 231790 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-20 00:03:24 (Show Source):
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Let P = probability
There are only 12 numbers listed as 1-12.

PART (A)
P(18) = what? It must be zero because the highest number on the list is 12.
P(18) = 0
PART B:
P(9) = 9/12 or 3/4
PART C:
P(10) = 10/12 or 5/6
I hope this helps.


Rectangles/323889: the Length of a rectangle is four times its width. If the area of the rectangle is 324 yd^2, find its perimeter
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Answer 231785 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-19 23:56:57 (Show Source):
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Length = 4x
Width = x
Area = 324
324 = (4x)(x)
324 = 4x^2
324/4 = x^2
81 = x^2
sqrt[81] = sqrt[x^2]
9 = x
We find the perimter using P = 2L + 2W.
P = 2(4x) + 2(x)
P = 2(4*9) + 2(9)
P = 2(36) + 18
P = 72 + 18
P = 90 yards


Angles/323897: The measure of an angle is six more than twice the measure of its complement. Find the measures of both angles.
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Answer 231783 by nyc_function(2733) About Me  on 2010-07-19 23:52:08 (Show Source):
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Let A = angle
Let (90 - A) = the complement of the angle
A = 2(90 - A)
Can you take it from here?