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Question 153829: tell whether the statement is true for all REAL numbers a,b,c.
PROBLEM:(a+b)+c=a+(b+c) and can you please explain how or why you came to the conclusion?

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Question 154263: find values of a and b such that a is a whole number, b is a rational number but not an integer, and a/b=-8
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Question 154445: is the set of irrational numbers closed under exponentation?
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Question 154446: is the set of irrational numbers closed under exponentation?
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Question 154464: is it true that all real polynomials of odd degree has at least one real root? if it's true, what's the proof? if it's false, can you give a counter example?
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Question 154492: covert 3.0m to cm
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Question 154695: How do you:
Write the six-digit number that has the digit 4 in the thousands' place, with each of the remaining digits being 6.



Write the seven-digit number that has the digit 3 in the millions' place and the digit 7 in the hundrends' place, with each of the remaining digits being 6.



A number has eight digits. Every digit is 9 except the ten millions' digit, which is 3, the ten-thousands' digit, which is 5, and the units' digit, which is 2. Use the digits to write the number.


Use the words to write each number:
90,807,060
32,000,000,652
3,250,009,111
6,040,000
99,019,900

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Question 154696: How do you:
Write the six-digit number that has the digit 4 in the thousands' place, with each of the remaining digits being 6.



Write the seven-digit number that has the digit 3 in the millions' place and the digit 7 in the hundrends' place, with each of the remaining digits being 6.



A number has eight digits. Every digit is 9 except the ten millions' digit, which is 3, the ten-thousands' digit, which is 5, and the units' digit, which is 2. Use the digits to write the number.


Use the words to write each number:
90,807,060
32,000,000,652
3,250,009,111
6,040,000
99,019,900

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Question 155349: v - 7 divided by -7 simplify
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Question 154406: Express set of numbers using interval notation and set-builder notation:
numbers more than 2 units from 8
we were coming up with:
x|610; but my daughter says her teacher said the >< symbols should be going in the same direction??

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Question 154673: 8+x=x+8
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Question 155908: Hello. I need some help with an irrational number problem.
"Are irrational numbers closed under subtraction? How about division? If not, give an example as to why."
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Question 155908: Hello. I need some help with an irrational number problem.
"Are irrational numbers closed under subtraction? How about division? If not, give an example as to why."
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Question 155965: how to subtract rational numbers. -2/5 -7/10
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Question 156024: Hello, I would like to know, if possible can you please explain to me how these algebra problems are done, my daughter just started Algebra 1 and I have no idea how to do Algebra, so I'm am at my computer now googling and yahooing, trying to find out how to do these problems, thanks in advance for any help. Sincerely... A mom in need...
10+(-4)
-2(-6)
-7+7
-0.25-4
-5+23
-15+(-9)
okay these are just a few of the problems on her text book, however their basically all in the same frame of mind,,, hoping to get some insight on how to do these problems and teach my daughter how to do them as well. again thanks in advance for any help.

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Question 156024: Hello, I would like to know, if possible can you please explain to me how these algebra problems are done, my daughter just started Algebra 1 and I have no idea how to do Algebra, so I'm am at my computer now googling and yahooing, trying to find out how to do these problems, thanks in advance for any help. Sincerely... A mom in need...
10+(-4)
-2(-6)
-7+7
-0.25-4
-5+23
-15+(-9)
okay these are just a few of the problems on her text book, however their basically all in the same frame of mind,,, hoping to get some insight on how to do these problems and teach my daughter how to do them as well. again thanks in advance for any help.

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Question 156022: 2-(-8)
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Question 156159: After a raise of 8%, Juan's salary is $1,620 per month. What was his salary before the increase? Can't figure out how to set it up. I know the answer is $1,500 just can't figure the correct way to set up.
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Question 156162: Amand invests $25,000, part at 5% and the rest at 6%. The annual return on the 5% investment exceeds the annual return on the 6% investment by $40. How much did she invest at each rate? Also can't figure out how to set this one up.
Thanks

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Question 156209: Defining a variable, and writing an algebraic equation. What is the total cost of buying several shirts at $12.00 each. Thank you for your help. I don't understand associative properties of addition
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Question 156449: 7a+3b-4a-5b
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Question 155177: a,b,c are three distinct real numbers and there are real numbers x,y such that a^3+ax+y=0,b^3+bx=y=0 and c^3+cx+y=0 Show that a+b+c=0
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Question 156611: true or false: The set of whole numbers is closed under division.
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Question 156862: The depth of a pool varies directly with how many gallons of water it will hold. If a 6 foot deep pool holds 10,000 gallons of water, a pool that holds 12,500 gallons of water should be __________inches deep, according to this theory. ??
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Question 156862: The depth of a pool varies directly with how many gallons of water it will hold. If a 6 foot deep pool holds 10,000 gallons of water, a pool that holds 12,500 gallons of water should be __________inches deep, according to this theory. ??
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Question 156939: How do i simplify these,
6 - (y+4)
x - (x + 2)

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Question 157108: -2(3y+1) = 3(1-6y)-9
I've tried working this problem many times, but I always seem to move the things I don't need to move, and not move the things that I need to. I would really appreciate step by step help. Thank you.

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Question 129626: i would like to know if i, 0, 3+5i, 30007, 4+0i are rational, irrational, or imaginary
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Question 157611: write each number in a form a/b using integers to show that it is a rational number


0.2

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Question 157775: what is the difference in commutative property and associatative property?
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Question 157774: what is the difference in commutative property and associatative property?
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Question 157774: what is the difference in commutative property and associatative property?
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Question 157839: evaluate each expression.
This is the problem I need help with: ((( 5(a - b) for a= -1/2 and b= -2/3)))

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Question 157841: evaluate each expression.
This is the problem I need help with:
((( (a/b)^2 + b^3 for a= 24 and b= -6)))

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Question 157922: I need help with this problem: ((-2f))) f= 3/4
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Question 158152: Ideal waist size:
For a woman with 40 inch hips the ideal waist is 32 inches. What is the maximum level if woman has 35 inch hips
Would you set the problem up like this:
40-35=5 then add 5 inches to the 32 inch waist, Right?
Total of 37 inches Or is it the 40-32=8 inches and add to 35inch waist?

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Question 158253: the sum of two consecutive integers is 119.What are he integers ?
1st integer=59
2nd ineger=60

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Question 158725: Identify the subsets of real numbers of which 1 is a member.
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Question 158719: when was queen elisabeth born in
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Question 158724: Identify the subsets of real numbers of which -2/3 is a member.
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Question 159096: -22=11-6a
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Question 159099: (-24)(-2)
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Question 159163: Hi, can someone please help,
.
Imaginary Numbers
.
Simplify %285-3i%29%2F%28-3-2i%29+
.
Put in complex number form +a+%2B+bi+
.
Thanks ahead of time, Levi

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Question 159163: Hi, can someone please help,
.
Imaginary Numbers
.
Simplify %285-3i%29%2F%28-3-2i%29+
.
Put in complex number form +a+%2B+bi+
.
Thanks ahead of time, Levi

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Question 159169: Hi, can someone please confirm
.
I just asked a question on imaginary numbers
.
Simplify +%285-3i%29%2F%28-3-2i%29+
.
Put in complex number form +a+%2B+bi+
.
The answer I got, was +-9%2F13%2B%2819%2F13%29i+ (Isn't +i%5E2+ = (-1))
.
Can you please confirm my answer.
.
Thanks ahead of time,Levi

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