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Question 75063: how do i go about finding this trinomials of this?
16x^2+40xy+25y^2
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Question 75062: how will i determine whether each trimnomials is a perfect square if it is how do i factor the terminal
x^2+24x+48
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Question 75030: Please help me solve this equation and check my solution.
Sorry I didn't know how to put the line under the numerator!!!
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Question 75001: I need to divide:
x + 5 /x2 +12x + 35
Thanks

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Question 75075: if the sides of a square are decreased by 2cm, the area is decreased by 36cm^2 how would i get the dimensions of the original square?
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Question 75065: dq.
can someone give me examples of how can i apply rational expressions to our daily life. And can you explain it to me what the equation might be. please i need to see several if possible to understand how can i come up with one thanks.
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Question 75090: how can i factor this completely? 9x^2+12xy+4y^2-25
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Question 75090: how can i factor this completely? 9x^2+12xy+4y^2-25
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Question 75113: Add.
5b^3 � 8b + 2b^2 and
3b^2 � 7b^3 + 5b

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Question 75110: Subtract, using the vertical method.
7x^2 + 6x from 9x^2 -3

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Question 75108: In exercise 78, perform the indicated calculations. Write your result in scientific notation.
(6 *10^12)(3.2 * 10^8) / (1.6 * 10^7)(3 * 10^2)

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Question 75139: PLEASE HELP ME!!
The area of a rectangle of length x is given by 3x^2 + 5x. Find the
width of the rectangle.
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Question 75140: can some one check this for me please?I have to rewrite the middle term as the sum of two terms and then factor completely.
4z^3-18z^2-10z
(2z+1)(2z+10z)
4z^3+(2z+20z)+10
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Question 75190: how can i use the ac test to determine which of the following trinomials can be factored and for each one how can i find m and n for each trinomials that can be factored.
1. 2p-6q+pq-3q^2
2. m^4-9n^4
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Question 75208: polynomials- find the greatest common factor of the polynomial
15x+45x^2
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Question 75260: Find all positive values for k for which the following can be factored.
x^2+x-k
I have no clue what to do with this......can you please help me? Thank you!

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Question 75283: Multiply.
7w(2w -3)(2w + 3)

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Question 75279: Multiply.
(x -10)(x + 9)

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Question 75274: Add, using the vertical method.
5x^2 + 2x � 4, x^2 � 2x - 3, and 2x^2 � 4x -3

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Question 75286: Hi I need help with Rational Equations. It says to solve the equation choosing a method.
39. 1/4+4/x=1/x
40. -3x/(x+1)=-2/(x-1)
41. x/6-1/x=1/6
Im using Algebra 1 Concept and Skills By McDougal Chapter 11.7. If you can do these problems and explain them to me I'd be very grateful. Thank You!
Click here to see answer by tutorcecilia(2152)

Question 75278: Multiply.
8pq^2(2pq � 3p + 5q)

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Question 75238: could someone check this for me please? I have to factor the polynomials
-3s^2-10s+8
=(5*7)(2*4)
Click here to see answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)

Question 75282: Hi I need help with rational equations. The Directions say to Factor First then solve the equation.
1. x/(x+3) + 1/(x-1)= 4/ x^2+2x-3
2. 2/(x-1) - x/(x+3)= 6/ x^2+2x-3
3. 1/(y^2-16)- 2/(y+4)= 2/(y-4)
If you can help me with these and explain them I would very much appriciate
it. The TextBook I'm using is Algebra 1 Concepts and Skills by McDougal. AND im on Chaper 11.7
thank you.
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Question 75305: Could you tell me if the answer to this rational expression 3/x +5/x-4 is 3(x-4)+5x/x(x-4)

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Question 75312: please help
Show that 3.6123 (line over 123) is a rational number by writing it as a fraction of integers.
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Question 75321: Show that 0.00315 (line over 15) is a rational number by writing it as a fraction of integers
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Question 75405: Any help on this problem would be great...;)
4x^2-12x-40 divided by 2^2-16+30
I came out with x+2 divided x+3...Is that correct?
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Question 75400: Use a vertical or horizontal format to add or subtract.
-10(u+1) + 8(u-1) -3(u+6)
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Question 75407: (5b-7ab+8a)-(5ab-4a)
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Question 75399: Use a vertical format or horizontal format to add or subtract:
(6x-5) - (8x+15) + (3x-4)
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Question 75404: multiplying polynomials by polynomials:

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Question 75432: Factor the GCF 48x^2y+20xz+12xy+5z
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Question 75319: Hi I need help with rational equations. The directions say to solve the equation choosing a method.
42. x/9-8/x=1/9
43. (x+42)/x = x
If you can do these and explain them I would very much appreiciate it.
Thank You!
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Question 75345: x+2y=4
3x-2y=4
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Question 75482: Find each of the following squares.
(w � 1/4)^2

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Question 75489: Perform the indicated divisions.
8x^3 -6x^2 + 2x / 4x +1

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Question 75514: Multiply.
(x - 10)(x + 9)
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Question 75512: Geometry. A triangle has sides 3x + 7, 4x - 9, and 5x + 6. Find the polynomial
that represents its perimeter.
thank you
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Question 75511: Subtract, using the vertical method.
7x2 + 6x from 9x2 - 3

thank you
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Question 75510: Add, using the vertical method.
5x2 + 2x - 4, x2 - 2x - 3, and 2x2 - 4x - 3
thanks
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Question 75507: Remove the parentheses in each of the following expressions and simplify when possible.
8d - (-7c - 2d)
thanks
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Question 75507: Remove the parentheses in each of the following expressions and simplify when possible.
8d - (-7c - 2d)
thanks
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Question 75538: could you help me factor completely? i tried where am i wrong?
x^2+2x-80
x^2+160-3x-80
(x^2+160x)-(3x+80)
x^2(x+160)-3(x+80)
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Question 75541: i am trying to factor completely?
3x^2-26x+16
=(1x+3)(2x+8)
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Question 75544: how do i factor this completely?
x^2-36
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