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Question 78946: I need to rationalize the denominator of 5 over (7- radical 14). I get 1+ (radical 14 over 7). Is this the same as (7 + radical 14) over 7? Since 7/7 is 1, it should be equivalent.
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Question 79034: Add 3c^2 + 7c + 1 and 10c^2 – 8c – 4.
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Question 79035: Factor completely.
b^2 – ab – 6a^2
I got this answer this time is it right?
(b – 6a)(b + a)

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Question 79026: can i please get help with this problem?
evaluate if possible sqrt-100

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Question 79041: can you help me simplify?
sqrtx%5E4y%5E3=

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Question 79041: can you help me simplify?
sqrtx%5E4y%5E3=

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Question 79039: can someone please help me simplify this?
2sqrt12+4sqrt27

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Question 79027: will someone pleas check this for me?
sqrt9%2F16
=sqrt9/sqrt16
=3/4

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Question 79038: can some one check this for me please?
sqrty%2B2=5
sqrty%2B2=5
(sqrty%2B2)^2=52
y+2=25
y=23

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Question 79040: help me please i am able to do + but not -
sqrtx-1=x-3

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Question 79040: help me please i am able to do + but not -
sqrtx-1=x-3

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Question 79025: can some one check this for me please?
i have a triangle and i have to answer in simplified radical form.
20cm is on the left 15 cm is on the bottom and x is on the right.
x^2+15cm^2=10cm^2
=x^2+225cm=100cm
x^2=125
x=125
x=5sqrt25

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Question 79043: Remove the parentheses and simplify. 9y – (–4y – 2x)
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Question 79030: can someone please check this for me?
(2xsqrt2x)(3sqrt5x)
=(2xsqrt2x)(3sqrt5x
=6xsqrt10x

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Question 79067: I have a word problem i have done it over and over but it will not match my a b c and d answer can you help me?
the base of a ladder is 3 feet away from the wall. The top of the ladder is 9 feet from the floor. Find the length of the ladder to the nearest thousandth. i get this as you can see i am in another place help please
a^2=9^2+3^2
a^2=81+9
a^2=90
a=sqrt90
a=3sqrt10
a=2sqrt5
but my choices are;
A 9.487 feet
B 7.355 feet
c 11.788 feet
D 8.466 feet

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Question 79032: sqrt3x%2F2=sqrt3x/sqrt2
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Question 79031: Write in descending-exponent form, and give the degree.
7x^3 – 6x^4 – x^6 – 4

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Question 79033: Divide.
x^2 – 11x + 24/ x - 8

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Question 79087: can someone please help me to simplify?
8sqrt3-sqrt12

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Question 79106: I need to solve for w and find the solution set for the following: Sqrt (5w-1) = w-3. I multiplied both sides by sqrt (5w-1) and got (5w-1) = w-3(sqrt (5w-1).
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Question 79106: I need to solve for w and find the solution set for the following: Sqrt (5w-1) = w-3. I multiplied both sides by sqrt (5w-1) and got (5w-1) = w-3(sqrt (5w-1).
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Question 79098: c.
is this correct
simplify: √80 minus √5
my answer: 3√5

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Question 79105: I need the solution set for the following equation; (3t/(t+3)) + 4 = (2/(t+3))
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Question 79112: can some one help me simplify?
(10+sqrt6)(10-sqrt6)

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Question 79111: can comeone check this for me please?
21+sqrt63/3
=7+sqrt63

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Question 79118: x+2 = cube root(12x+8)
thanks is advance

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Question 79119: how do i decide all values of b in the following equations that will give one or more real number solutions? If an equation has solution how do i write a rule for judging by looking at it in standard form?
a. 3x^2+bx-3=0
b. 5x^2+bx+1=0
c. -3x^2+bx-3=0

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Question 79083: can someone tell me if i simplified this right?
21+sqrt63/3
=7+sqrt63

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Question 79189: Can anyone help me to simplify by combining like terms:
sqrt63 - 2sqrt28 + 5sqrt7
I appreciate any help with this radical expression.
sean32485

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Question 79285: Please help!!!!!!
1) (3x+14)^2+25=0
2) 25x^2=13
3) 2(x-5)^2=3
4) x^2+4x+4=7
Thanks!!!!!!

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Question 79448: Please help me in solving this problem.
Using the following formula, find the time required for an object to fall to the ground from a building that is 1400 ft. high.
t=1/4 sqrtS ; where S is the distance fallen
I would appreciate your help. Thank you very much.
sean32485

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Question 79533: Please show me how to find the square root. Thanks!

19,683 and 1/3

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Question 79537: Please show me how to find the square root (calculator approx). Thanks
square root of 1972.87

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Question 79540: Please explain how to find the square root of:
361
thanks!

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Question 79449: Please help me with this geometry word problem with square roots.
Find the area of the rectangle with this measurements:
Top side of the rectangle is: sqrt3 + sqrt5
right side of the rectangle is: sqrt3 + sqrt5
Again, the problem is to find the area of the rectangle.
Thank you so much for your help.
sean32485

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Question 79590: Can someone please help me??????
1) Number Problem: Find two consecutive positive integers such that the sum of their squares is 85.

2) 3x^2-2x+1=0

3) Construction: A garden area is 30 ft. long and 20 ft. wide. A path of uniform width is set around the edge. If the remaining garden area is 400 ft^2, what is the width of the path?
Thanks!:)

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Question 79653: Simplify the expression. Thanks!
x^4 . x^2/3 over x

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Question 79641: simplify the expression. all variables represent positive real numbers. Please help me! thanks!
square root of:
80x^9y^11

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Question 79688: I am suppose to solve the equations and then check my answer. Where do I start?
sqrtx+4=3
I can put it like this too and the radical sign covers the x+4.
√x+4=3

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Question 79689: Okay I have to solve the equation and then check my answer. This one is different and has more numbers. Please help.
sqrt4x+1+3=0
The radical sign covers the 4x+1.
√4x+1+3=0

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Question 79639: simplify the expression. all variables represent positive real numbers. Please help me! thanks!
square root of:
80x^9y^11

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Question 79756: Please show me how to get the answer, this was a multiple choice question I had for homework?
-64^2/3
A.) 16 B.) -16 C.)1/16 D.) -1/16

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Question 79755: Please show me how to get the answer, this was a multiple choice question I had for homework?
-64^2/3
A.) 16 B.) -16 C.)1/16 D.) -1/16

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Question 79755: Please show me how to get the answer, this was a multiple choice question I had for homework?
-64^2/3
A.) 16 B.) -16 C.)1/16 D.) -1/16

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Question 79965: Simplify by combining like terms.
x√18 - 3√8x^2

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