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    Algebra - Please see attached. Thanks,

    Section 5.1 Factor out the GCF in each expression. 68. 15x y - 9xy + 6x y Factor each polynomial completely. 62. x y + 2x y + xy Section 5.5 Factor each polynomial completely. If a polynomial is a prime, say so. 72. 3x - 18x - 48 Section 4.3 Add or subtract the polynomials vertically.

    Simplifying Equations & Problems

    1. Simplify: 4[a - b(2 + 3a)] - 3a[2+b(4 - a)] 2. Simplify: (7x2 - 2y + z) + (3y - z) + (4x2 - 6y) 3. Simplify: (8x2 - xy + 4y2) - (12x2 - y2 + 7xy) 4. Simplify: (12x2y2 - 15xy2)/(3xy) 5. Simplify: 5x[(3x2 + x - 4) + (9x2 - 6x)/(3x)] 6. Simplify: 8 - {3x + 9y - (2x - y) + 8x + 5y} 7.If P = 2y - 6xy - 3x and Q = 4 -

    Example Algebra and Short Answer Questions

    1. Simplify the algebraic expression 3x2 - 2y + 7x2 - 5y + 3 and evaluate it for x = 2, y = 14. Identify the variables, constants, and coefficients in the simplified expression. 2. In a certain triangle, the second side is one-third of the first side in length. The third side is 2 meters less than the first side. The perimet

    Factoring by grouping given polynomial group terms

    What is factoring by grouping? What is a prime polynomial? Please show examples for both. What is a common factor? Where do you use the common factor in an expression consisting of various terms? What is a zero factor property? How does this help in solving equations?

    Math problems

    (1) By looking at two linear equations, how can you tell that the corresponding lines are parallel? Give examples. (2) How do you interpret the solution of a system of equations by the corresponding graph? Give examples. (3) When graphing a linear inequality, how do you know if the inequality represents the area above the

    Algebra and Logarithmic Functions

    1. If a is a positive real number, such that a is not equal to 1, and a^x=b, then what is the logarithmic function? 2. Which of the following equations is correct? a)log10 (0.1) =1 b)log16 2=4 c)log3 9=2 d)log5 125 =25

    Basic Algebraic Operations and Notations

    1. How do I find the vertex and intercepts of the function f(x)=x^2+x-2 ? 2. Find the quotient and the remainder of (x^4-2x^2+3)/(x+1) 3. How do I write the expression using exponent notation of square root 5z ? 4. How do I write the expression using radical notation, 7^-3/5 ?

    Variable versus variable expression

    Explain how to evaluate an algebraic expression for given values of the variables. How would a person evaluate the expression "3x - 4y + 9" when x = 2 and y = 5? (i) Explain the difference between a variable, a variable expression, and an equation. (ii) Explain the difference between a constant and a variable. (iii) Explain

    Perform factoring using the required method.

    Find the greatest common factor for each group... 16x^2 z, 40xz^2, 72z^3 Factor out for the GCF 15x^2y^2-9xy^2+6x^2y a(a+1) -3(a+9) Factor completely 9a^2-64b^2 x^3y + 2x^2y^2 + xy^3 use grouping to factor x^3 + ax + 3a + 3x^2 factor and if it is prime say so...... 18z + 45 + z^2 h^2-9h

    exponential and logarithmic

    I need help understanding the forms and characteristics of exponential and logarithmic. 1. What are the general forms of function for exponential and logarithmic? 2. Please show a simple example of each exponential and logarithmic functions 3. What are at least four characteristics of graphical representation for each e

    Break-even Analysis :sample question

    Power Notebooks plans to manufacture a new line of notebook computers. The screens cost $100 each. To set up assembly process required to produce screens in house would cost $100,000. Company could produce screens for $75. Number of notebooks that eventually will be produced (Q) is unknown at this point. a) Set up a spreads

    Trial and error

    Often the problems require trial-and-error approaches instead of canned methods. How do you approach these types of problems and why? Examples are encouraged.

    Rational Exponents and Functions

    Part 1: Using the Library, web resources, and/or other materials, find the average weight in pounds of a type of bird of your choice. Use the rational exponent equation L = 2.43 * W^0.3326 to estimate the wingspan L in feet of the bird that weighs W pounds (Rockswold, 2006). Include in your post the type of bird and the average

    Algebra Exercises - Equations and Inequalities

    1) If a < b, then -a > -b Why? 2) What role of operations that applies when you are solving an equation does not apply when you are solving an inequality? ---Give examples to explain your answers. Section 1.6: Exercises 100 and 104 Section 2.1: Exercises 92 and 94 Section 2.2: Exercises 78, 86, and 90 S

    Find the average weight in pounds of a type of bird of your choice.

    Part I Using the library, web resources, and/or other materials, find the average weight in pounds of a type of bird of your choice. Use the rational exponent equation L= 2.43*W^0.3326 to estimate the wingspan L in feet of the bird that weights W pounds (Rockswold, 2006). Include in your post the type of bird and the average we

    Polynomials, exponents, and scientific notation

    Using the power rules with integral exponents (2s^-1t^3)/(6s^2t-4)^3 9.3*10-5 Computations with scientific notations 9*10^-4/3*10^-6 Evaluating Polynomials -2x^4 - 3x^2 + 5x -9 for x =2 Multiplying Monomials -12sq * 3a Multiplying Polynomials (3c^2d - d^3 + 1) 8cd^2 Perform the operation (5x-6)(5x-6)

    Please send your solutions as early as possible. Thank you in advance

    Please check attached file. And when you send your solutions, please use Microsoft word, doc. format for attachment. Problem #1. Telephoto lens. Please Use this formula: 1/f = 1/o + 1/i Problem # 2. Upstream, downstream. Junior's boat will go 15 miles per hour in still water. If he can go 12 miles downstream in the s

    PowerPoint Presentation on a rational function graph on a discussion board

    In addition to the basic graph, programmers and game designers also need a resource to help them understand, analyze, and graph rational functions that frequently come up in their games designs. First, pick a rational function and graph it. for example, y = 1/x is a rational function. The graph looks like one seen in the foll

    Probability Binomial Distribution

    A businessman has an important meeting to attend, but he is running a little late. He can take one route to work that has six stoplights or another, longer route that has two stoplights. He figures that if he stops at more than half of the lights on either route, he will be late for the meeting. Assume independence, and assume t

    Type Pythagorean theorem as a^2 +b^2 = c^2

    Assignment Detail MTH133-0902B-32 College Algebra Assignment Name: Unit 2 Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 2-3 paragraphs Details: Library Assignment Measure the height of your computer monitor to the nearest tenth of a centimeter or sixteenth of an inch. Measure the width of your monitor as well. Use the Py

    Applying the Pythagorean Theorem: Example Problem

    Measure the height of your computer monitor to the nearest tenth of a centimeter of sixteenth of an inch. Measure the width of your monitor as well. Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the diagonal of your monitor. In your post, include the height, the width, and the calculations needed to determine the length

    Quadratic equations and coefficients

    I need help with writing three quadratic equations, with a, b, and c (coefficients of x2, x, and the constant) as: Integers Rational numbers Irrational numbers The quadratic equations should be written with different coefficients (e.g. Integer, Rational, and Irrational) - one quadratic equation with all integer coef

    Pythagorean Theorem and quadratic equation.

    Library Assignment Measure the height of your computer monitor to the nearest tenth of a centimeter or sixteenth of an inch. Measure the width of your monitor as well. Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the diagonal of your monitor. In your post, include the height, the width, and the calculations needed to

    Algebra Set of Problems

    Please see attached for the highlighted algebra problems. a. Section 1.1: Exercises 50, 94, 100, and 110 b. Section 1.2: Exercises 18, 86, and 104 c. Section 1.3: Exercises 36, 66, 70, and 90 d. Section 1.4: Exercises 48, 62, and 76 e. Section 1.5: Exercise 90 and 116 f. Section 1.6: Exercise 54 and 76 g. Section 1.7: Ex

    Polynomials and factoring

    Please help me understand the following problems: See attached file Section 5.5 Factor each polynomial completely. If a polynomial is prime, say so. 44. 3x3 - 12x 66. 8b2 +24b + 18 72. 3x2 - 18x - 48 Section 5.6 Solve by factoring. 54. x2 - 36 = 0 Solve each equation. 58. x3 = 4x 66

    Rational expressions

    Rational expressions 2y+1/y^2-y-6 A^2-b^2/a-b 4x^2/2*9 -2x-8/x^2+2x-8 3/a^2+a/2a+2/6 -2a^2/3a^2*20a/15^3 w-1/(w-1)*w-1/w^2+2w+1 -7yt/3x=?/18xyt 4/x-4,5x/2y-2x 4/9-1/9 a+7/a-4+9-5a/a-4 y/4+2y 3/x+1-4/5x+5 2/x-3+3/3-x 1/9+1/3x/x/9-1/x 4ab^5/a+b/6a2b^4 x/3=4/x+1 5/y-3=y+

    Algebra and Geometry Notation

    MAT115 Solve all problems and attach your solutions Remember to show all steps and check your work carefully. Problem Remember to simplify all answers Solutions 1 Name the property that is illustrated. a) 7  6  6  7 b) 7  (1  9)  (7 1)  9 2 Give the place value for the indicated dig

    Substitution and Addition

    Elementary algebra. See the attached -------------------------------------------- 1. Solve 3y - x =0 x-4y =-2 2. Solve by substitution method 3x-6y=5 2y=4x-6 3. Solve by addition 2x=2-y 3x+y=-1 4. Solve by addition. Determine whether equation is dependent, independent or consistent -3x+2y=8 3x+2y

    Algebra : Solving Equations for Word Problems

    Please see the attached file for the fully formatted problems. 94. Area of painting. A rectangular painting with a width of x centimeters has an area of x2 + 50x square centimeters. Find a binomial that represents the length. See the accompanying figure. 96. Amount of an investment of P dollars for t years at simple inte

    Algebra - expressions, equations, inequalities

    See attached file State all answers in standard equation format, interval notation, or solution set notation unless otherwise instructed by the problem statement. Also, show the step-by-step process you used to solve the problems. Simplify the following expression: 0.7(x + 1) - (x - 2) Mary loves to skip rope.