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Question 130519: I need helping solve this equation:
(12 over sqrt 5x + 6) = (sqrt 2x +5)
Thanks!

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Question 130537: I'll try one more time...
12/sqrt(5x+6) = sqrt(2x+5)
Thanks!

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Question 130461: The problem states to rationalize the denominator.
The sqrt of 2 - 4/z^2 + 2/z^4
I came up with (z^2 - 1) * sqrt of 2 over z^2
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Question 130787:

3y sqrt 4y^2- sqrt 16y^4+ sqrt18y^3 =3 sqrt2-4y sqrt3
I think I got this one right!!!

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Question 130772:
Solve.
sqrt( 7x+46 ) = x + 4

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Question 130957: Let me try this again
+ and - radicals
3 sqrt 2y^3 - 5y sqrt 2y + 12 sqrt 8y^3
=3*2y sqrt y - 5y*2y + 12 * sqrt 2*2*2*y*y*y
= 6y sqrt y - 10y + 12*2y sqrt 2y
= 4y sqrt y + 24 sqrt 2 y

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Question 130964: I have a problem... I've solved this problem by rationalizing radicals (conjugation), and I think my result is 4, but in the answer sheet I've got, it says the result is 3.8 can you help me?
The next addition...
%281%2F%28sqrt%282%29%2Bsqrt%281%29%29%29%2B%281%2F%28sqrt%283%29%2Bsqrt%282%29%29%29%2B...-%281%2F%28sqrt%2824%29%2Bsqrt%2823%29%29%29-%281%2F%28sqrt%2825%29%2Bsqrt%2824%29%29%29
is equal to:
a. 3
b. 3.8
c. 4
d.4.6

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Question 130991: Write the expression in radical form. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers.
(13s^2t)2/5 The 2/5 is a fraction. Thank you!

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Question 131032: I think I got half of this problem, the question is: Solve each of the following. Express irrational solutions in simplest radical form. If it has no solution write "no solution". The problem is: x^2=225
What I got for this was; x= 15, but I think there is another one. Please and Thank You=)

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Question 131043:

"Bob takes 7 hours to mow his lawn. Sally mows the same lawn in 4 hours. How long will it take them together.?
What is the formula to solve this question?"

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Question 131045: I am getting conflicted on how to figure this problem. I hope I entered it correctly.
Multiply
(3square root of 7 -6 square root of3)(4 square root of 7 + 8 square root of 3)

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Question 131037: If you cut out the largest possible circular pie crust from a square piece of dough that is d inches on a side, what is the area of the remaining dough?
If you take this remaining dough and reshape it into a new circle to make a second pie, what is the diameter of the second pie?

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Question 130968: I need to find the rational exponent equation L = 2.43*W^0.3326 to estimate the wingspan L in feet fo the bird. Weighs W pounds I need to include the wingspan of a peacock 6Ft. and weight of 13 pounds. How would I work this problem correctly?
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Question 131068: 4 times the square root of 180
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Question 131096: cube root(x-6)=2
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Question 131100: Simplify: sqrt+%288x%5E7y%5E2%29
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Question 131097:
sqrt+%289x%5E7y%5E5%29%2Fsqrt+%28x%5E5y%5E6%29 Reduce, rationalize the denominators if need be.

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Question 131141: Please help me! It asks to express irrational solutions in simplest radical form.
The problem is 3n^2-75=0
What I got for this was n^2=25 I am not sure if it's correct
Please and Thank You=)

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Question 131144: Please help me! It asks to express irrational solutions in simplest radical form.
The problem is (n-5)^2=20
Please and Thank You=)

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Question 131101: Simplify: (5)/ 2 sqrt+%28x-3%29+sqrt+%28y%29
Rationalize the denominator.

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Question 131140: Please help me! It asks to express irrational solutions in simplest radical form.
The problem is a^2-64=0
Please and Thank You=)

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Question 131286: I need help with this division of radical expression
sqrt 3x^3y/sqrt6xy^3
sqrt 3*x*x*x*y/ sqrt 2*3*x*y*y*y
= x sqrt 3*x*y/ y sqrt 2*3*x*y

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Question 131441: the square root of x-4 - the square root of x+8 =2
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Question 131681: I am a little confused on these two problems from the book. We are working on squared roots and am confused. The problems are story problems.
The radius of a sphere is given by the formula r = (0.75v over pie)^1/3 Where V is its volume. Find the radius of a spherical tank that has a volume at 32pie over 3 cubic meters.
An investment of $10,000 in 1997 in the Spartan Investment Grade bond Fund grew to $14,309.61 in 2002. Use the formula r = (s over p)^1/n - 1 to find the 5 year average annual return.
Can someone please help?

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Question 131577: ummm im trying to solve these for homework but even if i read hoe to do the equations i cant solve it
umm i dont know if this is a lot of problems but if it is can you answer two but work it out so i can figure it out?????

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Question 131846: What is the answer to this question:
square root 20 - square root 5 + 4 square root 8
I tried this:
2 square root 5 - square root 5 + 8 square root 2
square root 5 + 8 square root 2
9 square root 10
18 square root 5

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Question 131845: What is the answer to this problem:
square root 20 x 3 square root 6 x square root 2

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Question 131852: solve for x
y^2 + y^2 = x^2

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Question 131966: I need help on this problem please: (5-4i) and it has the squared sign outside the parentheses by the 4i.Thanks for your help in advance LH and have a great day!
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Question 131987: how do you simplify radical expressions

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Question 132006: i just need to know the right answer to see if im doing it right.. test tomorrow
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Question 132008: i just need to know the right answer to see if im doing it right.. test tomorrow
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Question 132008: i just need to know the right answer to see if im doing it right.. test tomorrow
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Question 132133: I really need help with what I am doing. Here is an example : 3 square root 63 time square root 4
I am really confused. Help is need immediately! Thank you!

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Question 132133: I really need help with what I am doing. Here is an example : 3 square root 63 time square root 4
I am really confused. Help is need immediately! Thank you!

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Question 132171: 5. Multiply:
(√[6] + 2√[2])(4√[6] – 3√[2])

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Question 131899:
I have to simplify:
3 square root 12 + 4 square root 18

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Question 132224: simplify 6 square root 20 + square root 180 - 2 square root 45
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Question 132324: I am confused on how to do page 539 #11
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Question 132429: Rewrite with a rational exponent.
root( 3, 20 )

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Question 132427: Multiply & simplify by factoring. Assume that all expressions under radicals represent nonnegative numbers.
root (3, y10)* root (3, 16y^11)

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Question 132437: Simplify.
root( 3, -1/64 )

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Question 132556: Solve.
sqrt ( 9x + 67 ) = x + 5

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Question 132763: Simplify by removing factors of 1.
8p^2 + 8p / 56p^2 + 64p
I'm trying to figure this one out myself (or at least try) but if you could tell me if I'm on the right track and correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm not sure if I'm right, but here what I think.
sqrt (7p^2) + sqrt (8p)
I'm really having a hard time with algebra and appreciate the help!

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Question 132974: Please help me!!!I have this problem and I do not have any idea how to go about solving. If x= radical 6/7, then evaluate (x + 1/x)exponient 2.....I hope this makes sense..I didn't know how to type it in exactly..Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Thankyou Angie
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