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Question 152464: Does the point (14, –2) satisfy the inequality x – y > 2?
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Question 152687: Is 2 a solution of 3x+5 > 12?
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I need the steps for this thanks and answer :)

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Question 152804: system of inequalities. Describe what the graph interval [-4, 10] looks like?
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Question 152939: Please help me solve and sketch the solution to this inequality on a graph.
y < -1/3x + 2




Thank you for helping me!!!!

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Question 153021: Find the Inverse of +f%28x%29=3%2Bx%5E3+
Use Descarte's Rule of Signes to determine the number of positive and negative real zeros of the polynomial +p%28x%29+=+2x%5E4%2B3x%5E3-2x%5E2%2Bx-2+ can have

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Question 153021: Find the Inverse of +f%28x%29=3%2Bx%5E3+
Use Descarte's Rule of Signes to determine the number of positive and negative real zeros of the polynomial +p%28x%29+=+2x%5E4%2B3x%5E3-2x%5E2%2Bx-2+ can have

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Question 153022: show that ((( f(x)=3x-4 and g(x)=(x+4)/3 ))) are inverses
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Question 153022: show that ((( f(x)=3x-4 and g(x)=(x+4)/3 ))) are inverses
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Question 153063: Find all the solutions of +x%5E3%2B3x%5E2%2B3x%2B2=0+ given that -2 is a root

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Question 153192: I have have an inequality word problem from a worksheet, could someone show me how the problem should be written so I can solve it thanks...
The sum of a number and 81 is greater than the product of 3 and that number.

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Question 153193: I have a word problem that is from a worksheet that I do not understand how to write in order to solve. Could someone show me how this problem should be written. Thank you.
Four more than the quotient of a number and 3 is at least that number.

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Question 153202: For what value(s)of x will k(x)=4x-16 be grater than Zero
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Question 153199: for what value of x will k(x)=4x-16 be greater than zero
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Question 153355: How do I express the answer to the following inequality in interval notation?
(y-3)/3> 1/3-(y-5)/6

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Question 153639: What would be the set builder notation fo the following representation:
{-2, -4, -6, -8...}
is it {xI -8< x <= -2 and x is EVEN}

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Question 153638: Can i get some help with these problems?
Use an inequality to describe the interval of real numbers.
1. [-1,1) and 2. (-infinite,4]
Thanks

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Question 153872: No Textbook, I cannot get this one but answered others
Write an inequality to describe each situation:
Cats and Dogs. Willow Creek Kennel boards only cats and dogs. One friday night there were twice as many dogs as cats in the kennel and at least 30 animals spent the night there. Let d represent the number of dogs.
Thank you

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Question 153989: the speed limit on a certain stretch of highway is 65 miles per hour.Write an inequality that represents the distances you can travel iof you obey the speed limit for 2 hours. Solve the inequality.
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Question 153987: the grades ofor a course are based on 5 ezams and 1 final. all six of the tests are worth 100 points.in order to recive an A in the course, you must earn at least 540 points. your grades on the 5 exams are as follows:87,95,92,81,and 89.Write inequality taht represents the varoius grades you can earn on the final and still get an A. Solve the inequality.
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Question 154145: ___5___ - ___8___ = 1
2x-3 3-2x

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Question 154192: Ok, This is my last problem and I cannot figure it out. Not in a textbook
Directions: Solve each inequality. State the solution set in interval notation and sketch its graph.
-1/2 (z-2/5)< 2/3(3/4z -6/5)
Please help

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Question 154252: I can't figure this out..please help!
Solve the inequality -3/9<-2/9x
Thanks for your help!

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Question 154532: I'm having trouble with these. If you could help me with these few I think I will be able to continue.
4/x < x
x/x+1 > 3x
6/x-1 >or= 1
x/2 >or= 5/x+1 + 4

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Question 154546: an elevator at a construction site has a maximum capacity of 2500 pounds. if the elevator operator weights 160 pounds and each cement bag weighs 60 pounds, how many bags of cement can be safely lifted on the elevator in one trip?
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Question 140107: I need help on this.
Page 238
Number 4


The tax increase is more than $7890.

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Question 154542: Show three forms of the solution: y^3-27<0
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Question 154610: find the lowest common denominator of 3/x +7/5x but not adding the fraction?
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Question 154573: Divide/reduce to lowest terms: Y+5/Y-2 divided by Y/Y+3

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Question 154539: Solve and show three forms of the solution: absolute value bar x+3 absolute value bar <_ -6 (less than or equal to)
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Question 154647: My problem is:
Parts for an automobile repair cost $175. The mechanic charges $34 per hour. If you receive an extimate for at least $226 and at most $294 for fixing the car what is the time interval that the mechanic will be working on the job?
Thanks,
Tammy

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Question 154790: Solve the problem by writing an inequality.
The lengths of the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5:6:7. Describe the length of the longest side if the perimeter is not more than 54cm.
54>5x+6x+7x
54>18x
3>x
this means that the longest side is 21>x ?????????

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Question 154795: ok. braves will play 162 games this season. they have already won 56 games. how many more games do they need to win to win 60%? show this as an inequality with a variable?
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Question 154938: use an inequality to describe the interbal of real numbers
[-1,1)

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Question 155089: Solve: 2x+3/9 is less than or equal to x-1/6
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Question 155119: 2(x-3)<14
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Question 155198: I do not know how to even begin to solve the following inequality:
[(x-3)/(x+2)]>2

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Question 155194: 16y<-64
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Question 155118: 2(x-3)<14
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Question 155316: A restaurant charges $7 for a regular meal, and $5 for a child's meal. Both prices include tax.
a. A family has $35 to spend at the restaurant. Write an inequality to represent the maximum number of regular and child's meals they can buy.
b. Does the family have enough money to buy two regular meals and three child's meals? Explain.
Thank you in advance!

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Question 155320: i need to know if i'm doing my homework right, does -4/21 + 3/14= 1/42 ?
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Question 155326: IS THIS RIGHT? 10{7-4(7-5)}= 60, DOES IT EQUAL 60?
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Question 155325: write the phrase "89 more than the quotient of d and 21" as an algebraic expression
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Question 155517: Please help me answer this: abs(4a+7)<13
I got -5

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Question 155517: Please help me answer this: abs(4a+7)<13
I got -5

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Question 155520: I need to know how to simplify these type of problems out:
3x+2 is equal or lesser to 4x+1

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