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expressions/147466: a mechanic earns a salary of $350 a week plus he gets $10 for every oil change he carries out.
a) write an eqation to represent the total weekly earnings E, when C oil changes are done.

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Answer 107845 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-07 15:58:56 (Show Source):
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E+=+350+%2B+10C
Earning is the flat 350 + $10 for each oil change


Inequalities/147426: How do you solve this?
y<=2x+6
Y>-5
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Answer 107832 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-07 12:35:08 (Show Source):
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I would plot these two. Both are lines. Then find the area between the lines that satisfies the two inequalities.
Plot the line y = 2x + 6
graph%28600%2C400%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+2x+%2B6%29
Now draw another line at y=-5 (horizontal line). The solution is all the area between the two lines, including the top line, that lies above y=-5. So it is a 'wedge' going out from the point (-5.5, -5) toward the right.
Make sense?


Radicals/147445: 6/2-x +6/x+7=61/2-x
how do i figure this out..... i have a quiz soon on questions like these and I'm not getting it..... can you please show me the steps?
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Answer 107828 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-07 12:10:31 (Show Source):
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Given 6%2F%282-x%29+%2B6%2F%28x%2B7%29=61%2F%282-x%29+
In this case, the first term on the left and the one on the right have the same denominator. So we can simplify them as is
6%2F%282-x%29+%2B6%2F%28x%2B7%29=61%2F%282-x%29+
6%2F%28x%2B7%29=61%2F%282-x%29+-+6%2F%282-x%29+
6%2F%28x%2B7%29=%2861-6%29%2F%282-x%29
6%2F%28x%2B7%29=%2855%29%2F%282-x%29
Now we can 'cross multiply' to get rid of the denominators on each side
6%2A%282-x%29+=+55%2A%28x%2B7%29
12+-+6x+=+55x+%2B+385
Now combine like terms
12+-+385+=+55x+%2B+6x+
-%28373%29+=+61x
-373%2F61+=+x+


Percentage-and-ratio-word-problems/147448: Thirty-two is 7 less than 3 times a number. Find the number.
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Answer 107825 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-07 12:03:38 (Show Source):
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let x be the number.
Given 32+=+3x+-+7+
39+=+3x
13+=+x+


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/147455: This question is from textbook algebra
This is factoring pattern for ax^2+bx+c. The problem is 3x^2+11x+10, the answer I got was (3x+2)(x-5), Thanks for the help=)
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Answer 107824 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-07 12:01:35 (Show Source):
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Not quite.
If you multiply your terms, you get 3x^2 -13x -10. Which is not what you want. You are correct in that you need 3&1 and 5&2. Now you need to find the sum of prodcuts that gives you the middle term. Notice that the sign on the constant term (10) is positive. So, the two factor must both have a + or both have a minus, in order to get a positive product.
So, start with this
(3x + A ) (x + B)
The only choices we have that allow the product of A*B to be 10 are 2,5 and 1,10.
We are trying to end up with a sum or products for the middle term that equals 11. Since there is a 3x term in one of the factors, the product can either be 3*10 + 1*1 = 31
OR 3*1 + 1*10 = 13. Neither is 11. So the other pari of factors must be the ones we want. But in which order?
3*2 + 5+1 = 11
3*5 + 2*1 = 17
So the one we want is 3*2 and 5*1
As follows:
(3x+5)(x+2)
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Expressions-with-variables/147447: This question is from textbook algebra
This is dividing, the question before that I got it right, but with this dividing problem. Very difficult for me. So I have to divide
2x^2y-6xy^2+12xy/2xy, I did try to solve it and got xy+3^2-6 obviously it's wrong, So can someone please help me. Thank you=)
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Answer 107821 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-07 11:52:32 (Show Source):


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/147449: This question is from textbook algebra
This is multiplying binomials mentally, my problem is (x+5)(x+2), when I solved it, I got x^2+3+10. Am I way off, or am I close to the right answer. Please help me. Thank You=)
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Answer 107817 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-07 11:42:23 (Show Source):
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Given %28x%2B5%29%28x%2B2%29
To do these 'in your head', you need to look at the coefficients on the x terms. In this case, both are equal to 1. So, the resulting coefficient on the x%5E2 term will be 1%2A1 = 1
Now let's do the constant term:
By looking at the two constants (5 and 2), you can see the last term will be the product of 2%2A5 = 10.
The hardest part if figuring out what the middle term, the x term will be. For that you need to realize that coefficient is a sum or difference of two products. In our case, since both terms have a + sign in them, the resulting x term will be a sum. It is the sum of 1%2A5 + 1%2A2 = 5%2B2 = 7.
So the answer is x%5E2+%2B+7x+%2B+10
If you need a place to verify this type of answer, go here --> http://www.hostsrv.com/webmab/app1/MSP/quickmath/02/pageGenerate?site=quickmath&s1=algebra&s2=expand&s3=basic
That won;t show you the intermediate steps, but will allow you to verify the accuracy of your result.


Numeric_Fractions/147359: Choose values of x, then simplify it correctly.
10x^2-30x+20/x^2-1
I did something wrong on that one, maybe someone could show me how it works.
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Answer 107762 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-06 19:44:59 (Show Source):
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Use this --> http://www.calc101.com/webMathematica/long-divide.jsp#topdoit


Functions/147367: find the indicated outputs for f(x)= 5x to the second power-3x.
f(0)=?
f(-1)=?
f(2)=?
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Answer 107761 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-06 19:43:18 (Show Source):
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Given f%28x%29+=+5x%5E2+-3x
find
f(0)
f%280%29+=+5%2A%280%29%5E2+-+3%2A0
f%280%29+=+0+

f(-1)
f%28-1%29+=+5%2A%28-1%29%5E2+-+3%2A%28-1%29
f%28-1%29+=+5%2A1+%2B3++
f%28-1%29+=+8+

f(2)
f%282%29+=+5%2A%282%29%5E2+-+3%2A%282%29
f%282%29+=+5%2A4+-+6+++
f%282%29+=+20+-6++
f%282%29+=+14++



Linear_Algebra/147357: V=s^3
500=s^3
Need to know how to solve for volume when only volume is given. Need step by step instructions. Thanks.
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Answer 107745 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-06 18:39:38 (Show Source):
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Given 500+=+s%5E3
You are given the volume of a cube and asked to find the length of one side.
Take the cube rott of both sides and then simpify
500%5E%281%2F3%29+=+s
%28125%2A4%29%5E%281%2F3%29+=+s+
125%5E%281%2F3%29+%2A+4%5E%281%2F3%29+=+s+
5%2A4%5E%281%2F3%29+=+s+
7.94+=+s+


Square-cubic-other-roots/147373: This question is from textbook Beginning and Intermediate algebra
I would like help solving this problem:
(2 square root of 5-9) (square root of 5+7)
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Answer 107744 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-06 18:34:18 (Show Source):


Probability-and-statistics/147378: Alan is jealous that his neighbor down the street has a very cool toy that he has been admiring for 20 years now. He decides to break in and steal it. He knows that the house is monitored by a security system that requires a 5digit pass code. He knows that it needs 2 digits and 3 letters. How many pass keys are there if no digits can be repeated?
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Answer 107743 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-06 18:30:07 (Show Source):
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Assuming the first two keys are digits and the last three are letters (that is, assuming we know in advance this is that case), then
The first key is digits - so Alan has 10 choices
The second key is digits, but can't be the same digit used on key 1. So 10-1=9
The third key is letters - 26 possibilities
The fourth key is letters - 26 possibilities
The fifth key is letters - 26 possibilities
So, 10*9*26*26*26 possible permutations
I never thought I would see a mathematics problem that appeals to a thief!
Next question, what is the probability Alan gets caught and goes to jail? :)


Linear-systems/147355: Hi, I dont know what Im doing wrong I need help please. Here is the question: One year ago you invested $4300 into three accounts that earn 3.25%, 4%, and 5.75% annual interest. The interest you earned after one year is $193. You remembered you invested three times as much in the 4% account than you did the 3.25% account. How much did you invest in each type of account? This is what i have so far, I dont think its right.
x + y + Z = 4300
325x + 400Y + 575z = 19300
Y=3x
x + (3x) + Z = 4300
4x + z = 4300
325x + 400 (3x) + z =19300
1525x +575z = 19300
(-575) 4x + z = 4300 (-575)
-2300x - 575z =-2472500
1525x + 575z = 19300
-775x = -2453200
x=3165.4 then when I do 3 times x to get y it doesnt fit with the total of 4300. I dont know please help me thank you.

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Answer 107729 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-06 15:44:06 (Show Source):
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x + w + y = 4300
0.0325x + 0.04w + 0.0575y = 193
3.25x + 4(3x) + 05.75y = 19300
4x + y = 4300
15.25x + 5.75y = 19300
Using substitution:
Solved by pluggable solver: Solving a linear system of equations by subsitution


Lets start with the given system of linear equations

4%2Ax%2B1%2Ay=4300
15.25%2Ax%2B5.75%2Ay=19300

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

Solve for y for the first equation

1%2Ay=4300-4%2AxSubtract 4%2Ax from both sides

y=%284300-4%2Ax%29 Divide both sides by 1.


Which breaks down and reduces to



y=4300-4%2Ax Now we've fully isolated y

Since y equals 4300-4%2Ax we can substitute the expression 4300-4%2Ax into y of the 2nd equation. This will eliminate y so we can solve for x.


15.25%2Ax%2B5.75%2Ahighlight%28%284300-4%2Ax%29%29=19300 Replace y with 4300-4%2Ax. Since this eliminates y, we can now solve for x.

15.25%2Ax%2B5.75%2A%284300%29%2B5.75%28-4%29x=19300 Distribute 5.75 to 4300-4%2Ax

15.25%2Ax%2B24725-23%2Ax=19300 Multiply



15.25%2Ax%2B24725-23%2Ax=19300 Reduce any fractions

15.25%2Ax-23%2Ax=19300-24725 Subtract 24725 from both sides


15.25%2Ax-23%2Ax=-5425 Combine the terms on the right side



-7.75%2Ax=-5425 Now combine the terms on the left side.


cross%28%281%2F-7.75%29%28-7.75%2F1%29%29x=%28-5425%2F1%29%281%2F-7.75%29 Multiply both sides by 1%2F-7.75. This will cancel out -7.75%2F1 and isolate x

So when we multiply -5425%2F1 and 1%2F-7.75 (and simplify) we get



x=700 <---------------------------------One answer

Now that we know that x=700, lets substitute that in for x to solve for y

15.25%28700%29%2B5.75%2Ay=19300 Plug in x=700 into the 2nd equation

10675%2B5.75%2Ay=19300 Multiply

5.75%2Ay=19300-10675Subtract 10675 from both sides

5.75%2Ay=8625 Combine the terms on the right side

cross%28%281%2F5.75%29%285.75%29%29%2Ay=%288625%2F1%29%281%2F5.75%29 Multiply both sides by 1%2F5.75. This will cancel out 5.75 on the left side.

y=8625%2F5.75 Multiply the terms on the right side


y=1500 Reduce


So this is the other answer


y=1500<---------------------------------Other answer


So our solution is

x=700 and y=1500

which can also look like

(700,1500)

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

4%2Ax%2B1%2Ay=4300
15.25%2Ax%2B5.75%2Ay=19300

we get


graph of 4%2Ax%2B1%2Ay=4300 (red) and 15.25%2Ax%2B5.75%2Ay=19300 (green) (hint: you may have to solve for y to graph these) intersecting at the blue circle.


and we can see that the two equations intersect at (700,1500). This verifies our answer.


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Check:

Plug in (700,1500) into the system of equations


Let x=700 and y=1500. Now plug those values into the equation 4%2Ax%2B1%2Ay=4300

4%2A%28700%29%2B1%2A%281500%29=4300 Plug in x=700 and y=1500


2800%2B1500=4300 Multiply


4300=4300 Add


4300=4300 Reduce. Since this equation is true the solution works.


So the solution (700,1500) satisfies 4%2Ax%2B1%2Ay=4300



Let x=700 and y=1500. Now plug those values into the equation 15.25%2Ax%2B5.75%2Ay=19300

15.25%2A%28700%29%2B5.75%2A%281500%29=19300 Plug in x=700 and y=1500


10675%2B8625=19300 Multiply


19300=19300 Add


19300=19300 Reduce. Since this equation is true the solution works.


So the solution (700,1500) satisfies 15.25%2Ax%2B5.75%2Ay=19300


Since the solution (700,1500) satisfies the system of equations


4%2Ax%2B1%2Ay=4300
15.25%2Ax%2B5.75%2Ay=19300


this verifies our answer.




So x = $700
w = 3x = $2100
y = $1500
Verify your answers. Does 0.0325(700 + 0.04(2100) + 0.057(1500) = 193?



Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/147354: I'm really lost and I need to know how to get this done. I have no other real examples that are showing me the way.
Find all positive values for k for which each of the following can be factored.
x^2-kx+17
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Answer 107726 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-06 15:31:21 (Show Source):
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It is hard to tell from this problem to know 'where in algebra' you are. If you are just starting out, I suspect they are asking you to find the value(s) for k that allow simple factoring to work.
In that case, you will be looking for combinations of numbers whose product is 17 (since the coefficient of the x^2 term is 1). In that case, since 17 is prime, only 1 and 17 are possible factors.
(x-17)(x-1) = x^2 -18x + 17
(x+17)(x+1) = x^2 +18 +17
So the only positive k would be 18
However, if you are farther along in algebra, then what you are being asked is "what vaues of k make the determinant of the solution to the quadratic equation greater than or equal to 0". If the term determinant is something you are learning or know, then use that to find the values of k. There are an infinite number; so use an inequality based on the the determinant being >= 0


Linear-equations/147321: change each equation to slope intercept form and state the slope and y intercept: 6y-4x+8=0
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Answer 107706 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-06 11:51:15 (Show Source):
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Slope intercept form is y = mx + b
Given 6x-4x%2B8=0
Assuming this is a not mistyped,
2x+=+-8+
x+=+-4
slope is undefined
there is no y intercept

I figure you had a typo. Let's assume you meant 6y-4x%2B8=0
6y+=+4x+-+8+
+y+=+2x%2F3+-+4%2F3+
slope is 2/3
y intercept is -4/3


Proportions/147305: solve for the indicated letter: a=5b, for b. b=?
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Answer 107679 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-06 07:26:02 (Show Source):
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a+=+5b divide both sides by 5 to find b
a%2F5+=+b
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Money_Word_Problems/147304: media services charges $20 for a phone and 30/month for it's economy plan. the equation C=30t+20 describes the total cost, c, of operatinga media services phone for t months. the total cost for 2 mos service is? if a customer only has $90 available,how many mos can she recieve?
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Answer 107676 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-06 07:23:31 (Show Source):
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C%28t%29=30t%2B20+ is the given equation.
What is the cost at 2 months? That is asking, what is C(2)?
C%282%29+=+30%2A%282%29+%2B+20+
C%282%29+=+60+%2B+20+
C%282%29+=+80+ dollars
Is the client has $90, she can only get 2 months of service. Keep the other $10 for something else.


Triangles/147274: If ABC is any triangle, and TAC is one of its exterior angles, then what can be said about the size of angle TAC, in relation to the other angles of the figure?
thanks !!!!!
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Answer 107655 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-05 21:33:14 (Show Source):
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The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.
TAC + CAB = 180 a well since those angles are supplementary (the form a straight angle).
Thus TAC = the sum of the other two angles in ABC
TAC = ABC + BCA


Exponents-negative-and-fractional/147283: please help me solve this equation 5^4 x m =?
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Answer 107654 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-05 21:27:51 (Show Source):


Triangles/147277: Ive tried this problem 6 different times, and cannot seem to find the answer.

Given triangle ABC with AB = AC, extend segment AB to a point P so that B is between A and P and BP = BC. In the resulting triangle APC, show that angle ACP is exactly three times the size of angle APC. (By the way, notice that extending segment AB does NOT mean the same thing as extending segment BA.)
thnx!!!
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Answer 107653 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-05 21:26:29 (Show Source):
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Let the angle at BAC = a.
Triangle ABC is isosceles, so its base angles are equal. Call those angles b.
We have a+b+b = 180
By extending B to P, with a length equal to BC, we create a second isosceles triangle BPC. The angle at PBC is the supplement of the angle CBA. That angle is b (from above). So angle PBC = 180-b
Since the second triangle also has base angles equal, we know that angle BPC and BCP are the same. Call that angle c.
Then PBC + 2c = 180.
PBC = 180 - 2c
From above PBC = 180-b, so
180-b = 180 - 2c
b/2 = c
The angle at CPB = c = b/2
The angle PCA = c + b = b/2 + b = 3b/2
Which is 3 times CPB


Geometry_proofs/147218: what are the examples of basic postulate?
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Answer 107586 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-05 05:24:24 (Show Source):
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See this --> http://library.thinkquest.org/2647/algebra/post.htm
Then substitute in 'numbers' or other combinations of letters to create examples.
For instance:
Transitive Property of Equality: if a = b and b = c, then a = c
example If 12 = (9+3) and (9+3) = (13-1) then 12 = (13-1) OR
if x = y and y = 2z then x = 2z


Quadratic_Equations/147220: hwo many methods to solve quadratic equation
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Answer 107584 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-05 05:18:52 (Show Source):
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I know of 6. Perhaps there are more
1) solving by substitution
2) solving by elimination
3) solving by completing the square
4) solving graphically
5) solving using the quadratic equation
6) factoring
See here for some more words --> http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvquad.htm


Linear-equations/147219: is 1/-4 is equal to -4?
please answer this......
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Answer 107583 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-07-05 05:12:17 (Show Source):
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No.
1%2F%28-4%29 =
-%281%2F4%29=
-+0.25+
-0.25+ is not equal to 4


Geometric_formulas/146741: what is the formula will i use if i want to get the area in square meter of an octagon?
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Answer 107166 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-06-29 08:32:26 (Show Source):
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Is the polygon regular? see --> http://www.mathwords.com/a/area_regular_polygon.htm
If not, then chop it into triangles and solve that way


Polynomials-and-rational-expressions/146465: I need help with some math problems Please

factor the following polynomials


24x^3y -8xy^2

16x^2-24xy+9y^2

5r^3-5

(36x^2-49y^2) Thanks alot for your help!!!!!

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Answer 107070 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-06-27 16:53:29 (Show Source):
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Use this --> http://www.hostsrv.com/webmab/app1/MSP/quickmath/02/pageGenerate?site=quickmath&s1=algebra&s2=factor&s3=basic


Radicals/146621: perform indicated operations:
3sqrt[3]+2sqrt[27]-sqrt[12]
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Answer 107068 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-06-27 16:44:00 (Show Source):


Graphs/146623: Plot the points and find the slope of the line passing through the points (-4,0),(-4,3)
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Answer 107067 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-06-27 16:41:04 (Show Source):
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Solved by pluggable solver: Finding the slope


Slope of the line through the points (-4, 0) and (-4, 3)



Since you CANNOT divide by 0, this means that the slope of the line is undefined.


Answer: The slope of the line is undefined.



Quadratic_Equations/146624: I need to solve 8x+x(x-6)=0
and find the x-intercepts. Thank you so much!
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Answer 107066 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-06-27 16:37:56 (Show Source):
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8x%2Bx%28x-6%29=0
8x+%2Bx%5E2+-6x+=+0+
x%5E2+%2B+2x+=+0+
x%28x%2B2%29=+0
Using products of zero rule
x = 0 x = -2


Exponents-negative-and-fractional/146155: { 36x^5y^-1 }^-1/2
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{ 91x^-3y^-5 }
After I simplify I get, [4/9]^-1/2 x^-4 y^-2
I don't know how to simplify the 4/9, any help I would greatly appreciate it.
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Answer 106713 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-06-23 18:42:25 (Show Source):
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Not sure what the original equation really is. Look here for a tool --> http://www.hostsrv.com/webmab/app1/MSP/quickmath/02/pageGenerate?site=quickmath&s1=algebra&s2=simplify&s3=basic


test/146158: I am going to choose 6 students out of the 15 who currently have A's to be mentors for the students who have C's or lower. How many ways can a group of 6 be selected?
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Answer 106712 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-06-23 18:36:02 (Show Source):
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Use a combination. See http://www.mathagonyaunt.co.uk/STATISTICS/ESP/Perms_combs.html
15P6 = 15!/((15-6)! * 6!)
= (15*14*13*12*11*10)/ (6*5*4*3*2*1)
= (14*13*11*10)/4
= 7*13*11*5
= 5005


Probability-and-statistics/146168: find the probability of pulling out a heart and then a dimond from a standard 52 card deck with a) replacement and b) with out replacement
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Answer 106711 by vleith(2825) About Me  on 2008-06-23 18:30:26 (Show Source):
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a) Hearts are 13/52 or 1/4. With replacement, diamonds are 13/52 = 1/4
so 1/4* 1/4 = 1/16
b) without replacement
hearts is still the same (13 of 52). But diamonds is then 13/51.
1/4 * 13/51 = 13/204