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Question 1176262: Given that 𝑓(𝑥) is a cubic function with zeros at −9, −1, and 6, find an equation for 𝑓(𝑥) given that 𝑓(10)=9.
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Question 1176256: A rope fits tightly around two pulleys . What is the distamce between the centers of the pulleys if the radii of the bigger and smaller pulleys are 10 cm and 6 cm , respectively , and the portion of the rope tangent to the pulleys is 50 cm long ?
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Question 1097862: Solve each inequality and state your answer using interval notation.
2x+5 <= 11 and -3x>18

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Question 1098183: What is the numerical coefficient of the fourth term of (2x + 5y)^11?
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Question 1130930: Write the expression as a single fraction:
3x/5(x+y) − 2y/3(x+y)
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Question 1130930: Write the expression as a single fraction:
3x/5(x+y) − 2y/3(x+y)
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Question 1098193: The 4th term of (3x^2 - 1)^6 is -4860x^10. Is this true or false?
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Question 1176413: For each polynomial function, describe or determine the following, then sketch the graph.
A. Leading term
B. X-intercept
C. Y-intercept
D. Multiplicity of roots
E. Number of turning points
F. Sketch
1.y=(x^2-5) (x-1)^2 (x-2)^2
2.y=2x^4-3x^3-18x^2+6x+28
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Question 1176560: If anyone can show the steps to solve this problem/problem like this, I would really appreciate it. I cannot find a video or example problem from my course on how to solve this.

Given the function f(x) = 4x^3 + 19x^2 − 8x − 15, and knowing one factor is (x + 5), write f(x)as a product of linear factors without fractions.
f(x) =
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Question 1176580: I don't understand this question:
y=-11x2+bx+c has vertex (−2,5)
a=11 b=? c=?

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Question 1176627: 8(3b + 1) = 4(b + 3) - 9
Please solve!
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Question 1176626: 5(2x - 1) = 3(3x + 2)
Please solve!
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Question 1176624: Find the simplest expression for the perimeter of the triangular roof truss.
3a+4
2a-7
5a^2+a
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Question 1176622: The sum of the first n whole numbers is given by the expression 1⁄2(n2+n)
Expand the equation by multiplying, then find the sum of the first 12 whole numbers.
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Question 1176625: Write an expression to
represent the area. Simplify!
5x-4
x+1
3x+2
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Question 1176695: If ax³+bx²+cx+d,find a relation among the coefficients of a,b,c,d. Using the
relation obtained,state which of the following polynomials will have x-1 as a
factor, and in each case,find the other factors
a)x³-5x²_x+5 (b)x³-9x²+27x+8 (c)2x³+x²-18x+5
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Question 1176708: simplify the polynomial (-4a -5) (2a +6)
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Question 1176716: If x-1 is a factor of ax³+bx²+cx+d,find a relation among the coefficients of a,b,c,d. Using the
relation obtained,state which of the following polynomials will have x-1 as a
factor, and in each case,find the other factors
a)x³-5x²-x+5 (b)x³-9x²+27x+8 (c)2x³+x²-18x+5

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Question 1128205: (5cd^-3/10d^5)^-3
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Question 1094196: Find the indicated product
(4x-3)(x squared +2x+10)
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Question 1094197: Find the indicated product
(X squared+3x+3)(x squared+3x+5)
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Question 1160926: A cup of coffee is poured at 190˚F and is allowed to cool in a 70˚F room. If the temperature of the coffee is 170˚F after half an hour,
(a) What will the temperature be after 70 minutes?
(b)How long it will take the coffee to cool to 120 ˚F?

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Question 1094528: x+1/3x+6 = 5x/6
Thank you in advance! :)
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Question 1093940: The larger of two numbers is six less than twice the smaller number. If the sum of the number is 42, find the numbers

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Question 1092724: Perform the indicated operations and simplify: √3x^2y^3 x √12x^5y
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Question 1176819: Graph the polynomial function that has the following properties:
Negative leading coefficient with an odd degree
Zeros at x = -3 with multiplicity 4, x = 0 with multiplicity 1, and x = 3 with multiplicity 2

Homework question from Hans Beauvoir
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Question 1176802: Let f(x)=3x³+4x²-5x+1 and g(x)=-6x²+7x-5
Compute (1) f(x)+g(x) (2) f(x)-g(x) (3) f(x).g(x)
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Question 1176849: The figure above shows the plot of the points (1,6), (2,3), (3,5), (4,7), and (7,9). Find a polynomial of degree 4 of the form f(x)=ax^4+b^3+cx^2+d+e whose graph passes through these points.
f(x)=
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Question 1176848: Find a polynomial of the form f(x)=ax3+bx2+cx+d such that f(0)=2, f(2)=−2, f(−3)=−2, and f(−5)=7.
Answer: f(x)=
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Question 1176955: The polynomial of degree 3, P(x), has a root of multiplicity 2 at x = 1 and a root of multiplicity 1 at x = −1. The y-intercept is y = −0.6.
Find a formula for P(x).
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Question 1176996: Find two polynomials with a product of degree 8
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Question 1176996: Find two polynomials with a product of degree 8
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Question 1177000: Expand and collect like terms of the expression (x+2)^3 -x^3
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Question 1176999: Suppose you make a frame for a square photo like the one in the figure. The frame is 3 inches wide. Find the area of the frame if the photo has the following dimensions:
a. 4in * 4in
b. x in. * x in.
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Question 1176998: find two polynomials with a sum of degree 3, and with a product of degree 6.
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Question 1177100: A rectangular yard is 80m by 60m. Part of the yard is torn up to install a
sidewalk of uniform width which is to surround the remaining garden.
The area of the sidewalk is half the area of the yard. Find the width of
the sidewalk and the dimensions of the garden.
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Question 1177127: Sally paid $855 for a couch, which included a 6% sales tax and $50 delivery fee.
Use this information to set up an equation that can be used to determine the original cost of the couch (without the sales tax and delivery fee).

Homework question from Hans Beauvoir
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