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    Mass of methane that would be emitted from a piece of ground

    Explain working "lack of units and inappropriate precision" Please present an alternative version which demonstrates the use of mathematical skills Mass of methane held within container = 0.00734kg Internal volume of the container = 0.011 m3 0.00734 -------- 0.011 = 0.667272727 ????? When permafrost melts it r

    Section 3.1 Exponential Functions Exercises

    3.1 Exercises Make a rough sketch of the graph of the function. Do not use a calculator. Just use the graphs given in Figure 3 and 9 and, if necessary, the transformations of Section 1.2. 12. y = 2(1 - e^x) Find the domain of each function. 16. (a) g(t) = sin*e^-t) (b) g(t) = sqrt(1 - 2^t) Use a graph to esti

    Object is given an initial velocity of v(0-subscript) feet per second

    Problem: if an object is given an initial velocity of v(0-subscript) feet per second from a height of s0 feet, then it's height s after t seconds is given by the formula s+-16t+v0+s0. A rock is thrown into the air at 42 feet per second from a height of 2 feet. how long does it take to reach earth? Prob 2: Find b^2-4ac and th

    Completed Ordered Pair for Equations

    Prob 1: If you make an open top box by cutting equal squares from the corners of a rectangular piece of paper and folding up the sides. IF the original piece measures 15 inches by 14 inches and if the area of the box bottom is to be 90 in^2 what size square should be cut from each corner? Problem 2: Sonya drives 190 miles at

    Mathematics - Algebra Word Problems

    Prob 1: Debbie traveled by boat 5 miles upstream to fish in her favorite spot. Because of the 4-mph current, it took her 20 minutes longer to get there than to return. How fast will her boat go in still water? Prob 2: Thomas is going to make an open-top box by cutting equal squares from the four corners of an 11 inch by 14 i

    Word problems- help!

    Prob 1: Debbie traveled by boat 5 miles upstream to fish in her favorite spot. Because of the 4-mph current, it took her 20 minutes longer to get there than to return. How fast will her boat go in still water? Prob 2: Thomas is going to make an open-top box by cutting equal squares from the four corners of an 11 inch by 14 i

    Radical expressions-word problems

    Problem 1: Find the radius of a spherical tank that has a volume of 32pie /3 cubic meters. Problem 2: An investment of $10k is worth $24,780 in 2006. Find the 5 year average annual return. Problem 3: The width of a rectangular gate is 2 meters larger than it's height. The diagonal brace measures Sqrt of 6m... find the wi

    Solving an Inequality

    How would you explain, in your own words, how to arrive at the answer to this problem? The problems is: 4x>24.

    Choose one of the concepts for Quadratic Equations

    Choose one of the concepts for Quadratic Equations from Chapter 10. Attempt to explain this concept to the class in your own words, tell why it is important when attempting to solve a Quadratic Equation, then give an example. Use a problem from this week's homework as an example of the concept you chose. I chose this problem f

    Solving Quadratic Equations: Imaginary Solutions

    80. w2__225 = -15 and +15 86. 3v2 + 4v -1 = 0 96. = x + 3 7x + 29 = (x + 3)² = x² + 6x + 9. x² - x - 20 = 0. - 20 = - 5?4, (x- 5)(x + 4) = 0 x = 5 and - 4 . 10 . x2 +4x +3=0 14. -8q2 - 2q + 1 = 0 30. -3x2 - 2x - 5 =0 42. 9m2 + 16 = 24m 48. -3x2 + 7x = 0 64. x2 + x + -2 = 0 70. b4

    Making x the subject of the equation.

    Making x the subject of the equation. These are two examples, one specific, and one more general, where you are given y as a function of x, and we want to find what x is in terms of y, so we want to make x the subject of the equation. Algebraic operations are used and details shown to solve this question. Question 1: If y=(3

    Algebra: Finding Slope

    Find the slope, if it exists, of the line containing the pair of points (1, -2) and (-8, -2) m= ( ) Simplify the answer. Type an integer or a fraction. Type N if the slope is undefined.

    Mathematics - Algebra - Family Folding Laundry

    This real-world example problem is useful to know how to do, especially if you have a busy schedule and need to plan ahead. Now, think if the family had 4 kids, how quick could they fold that same load of laundry. I challenge the class (anyone) to work this expanded problem: Data: Mom folds 30 pieces in 15 minutes Son f

    Mathematics - Growth and Decay Problems

    Growth and decay problems: 1. GRIDDED ANSWER. A new laptop computer cost $2000. The value of the computer decreases overtime. The value V(in dollars) of the computer after t years is given by the function V=2000(0.82) raise to t. What is the decay rate, written as a decimal, of the value of the computer? 2. OPEN-ENDED. T

    Several Algebra problems

    Please help me solve these problems 1. Solve. Then graph 9x>27 Choose the correct solution a. {x|x|>3} b. {x|x|<3} c. {x|x|&#8804;3} d. {x|x|&#8805;3} 2. Find the indicated outputs for f(x) =4x2 - 4x F (0) = F (-1) = F (2) = 3. Solve by the elimination method. 3x+4y=1 6x+8y=2 4. Solve the following system of eq

    Word problem on rational expression

    Barn Painting Problem: Melanie can paint a certain barn by herself in x days. Her helper Melissa can paint the same barn by herself in 2x days. Write a rational expression for the fraction of the barn that they complete in one day by working together. Evaluate the expression for x =5.

    Solving Inequalities and Graphing Equations - Landscape Design - Landscape designers often use coordinate geometry and algebra as they help their clients ... [See attachment for Complete description]

    Landscape Design Landscape designers often use coordinate geometry and algebra as they help their clients. In many regions, landscape design is a growing field. With the increasing popularity of do-it-yourself television shows, however, many homeowners are becoming amateur landscape artists. Suppose you are a homeowner ge

    Mathematics - Rational Expressions

    Choose one of the concepts for rational expressions from Chapter 6 that helps you to solve an equation with a rational expression. Attempt to explain this concept to the class in your own words, tell why it is important when attempting to solve an equation with a rational expression, then give an example. Use the problem below

    Reducing rational expression to lowest terms

    Explain this concept and, tell why it is important when attempting to solve an equation with a rational expression. Complete the problem below as an example in explaining your answer Reducing to Lowest Terms Reduce each rational expression to lowest terms. Assume that the variables represent only numbers for which the den

    Step-wise answer to Inequalities

    1. Why does the inequality sign change when both sides are multiplied or divided by a negative number? Does this happen with equations? Why or why not? Write an inequality to be solved with the answer. In your inequality, use both the multiplication and addition properties of inequalities. 2. How do you know if a value is

    Solving Equations using Matlab and Newton Raphson

    1) Solve {exp(-x)}(1 + x^2) - 0.165=0 a) by use bracket root (h=3) from x_0=0, then use false position b) by use Newton-Raphson from x_0=1 and x_0 =0 and x_0=3 2) Solve 0.002x^5 - x^2=120 (it is known that the root is greater than 6.0) a) bracket the root from x_0=6.0 with h=4.0 b) then continue with one use of the

    Mathematics - Rewriting Algebra

    How do I write this in an answer with out using this sign* I am doing my problems electronically and can not use that symbol?(see attachment)

    9.1 108 (See attached file for complete description)

    9.1 108 9.2 128. Radius of a sphere. The radius of a sphere........ 132. Top bond fund. An investment of $10,000 in the....... 9.3 114. Area of a triangle. Find the exact area of a triangle..... . 9.5 115. Kepler's third law. According to Kepler's third law of.......... 116. Orbit of Venus. If the averag