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    Logarithm word problem

    F(x)=62 + 35 log (x-4) Where x represents the girls age (from 5-15) and f(x) represents the percentage of her adult height. Approximately what percentage of her adult height has a girl attained at age 13? Round to the nearest tenths of a percentage.

    Various Algebra Problems

    Write in simplest form 1) 5x - 20 ___________ 7x - 28 2) 9x^10 _________ 63x^18 Multiply 3) 7x^2 16 ____ * ____ 4 x^4 4) 2x - 4 3x _____ * _____ x^2 - 4x 2 - x Divide 5) 2x - 6

    Quadratic equations and graphing

    Suppose you are an event coordinator for a large performance theater. One of the hottest new Broadway musicals has started to tour, and your city is the first stop on the tour. You need to supply information about projected ticket sales to the box office manager. The box office manager uses this information to anticipate staffin

    Metric Measurements for a Spa

    Suppose you wish to build a spa on a wood deck. The deck is to be built 4 ft above level ground. It is to be 50 ft by 30 ft and is to contain a spa that is circular with a 14-ft diameter. The spa is 4 ft deep. a. How much water will the spa contain, and how much will it weigh? Assume that the spa itself weighs 550 lb. b.

    Variable Representing Positive Real Numbers

    Find the square root. Assume that all of the variables represent positive real numbers. 1. The square root 25x^12 Find the cube root. 2. ^3 square root 512 Simplify the radical expressions. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers. 3. the square root of 72 multiply the square root of 2 4. the square

    Introductory Mathematics

    These problems are labeled as Natural numbers, Prime numbers, Integers, Rational numbers, Irrational numbers, Groups Felds and Real numbers, Discrete Mathematics,and Crytography. p.188 #26 Classify as an example of the commutative property, the associative property, or both: (3+5)+(2+4)=(3+4)+(5+2) p.188 #30 Think of thre

    College Algebra

    O For noninteger answers, please write your answer as a fraction rather than a decimal. To show your work, you will need to include o the algebra used to compute the solution to any equations. o the formula with substituted values. o the final calculated answer with units.

    Polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and graph

    To exercise your skills, you are to perform the following using different tools available to you (e.g. Excel spreadsheet, graphing calculator, etc.) and write and explanation on your findings: The graph of: f(x)= 0 The graph of: f(x) = a0 , where a0 ≠ 0 The graph of: f(x) = a0 + a1x , where a1 ≠ 0 For each o

    Graphing and describing three functions

    Your manager is very please with your presentations and being able to show your calculations in a detailed fashion. He has asked that you help him prepare for the upcoming company summit. Before you get together, he has asked that you give him a little review on polynomial functions and how you would apply them to everyday use.

    Algebra : Solving Equations from Word Problems

    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 weight and show the calculations necessary to find the approximate

    College Algebra: Radical and Rational Exponents

    o For noninteger answers, please write your answer as a fraction rather than a decimal. To show your work, you will need to include o the algebra used to compute the solution to any equations. o the formula with substituted values. o the final calculated answer with units. Please see attac

    Finding Real Zeros

    1. P(x)= 2x^4 + 15x^3 + 17x^2 + 3x -1 Find all real zeros. 2. P(x)= 8x^3 + 10x^2 - 39x + 9; a=-3,b=2 Show that the given values for a and b are lower and upper bounds for the real zeros of the polynomial. 3. P(x)= x^3 - 3x^2 + 4 Find integers that are upper and lower bounds for the real zeros of the polynomial. 4. P(

    Simplifying Radicals

    See attached file for full problem description. I need help solving this type of radical multiplication problem.

    Radicals

    Please see the attached file for the fully formatted problems.

    Factoring and Solving Equations and Inequalities

    1. Factor the polynomial 88 x^6 y^6 + 16 x^3 y^4 - 8 x^5 y^3, if possible. 2. Factor 5 x^2 + 5 x y + 8 x + 8 y by grouping. 3. Factor the polynomial. 256 a^4 - 81 b^4 4. Solve the equation. x 2 + 11 x + 30 = 0 5. Do the operations and simplify. (x^2 + 4x + 4)/(x) . (x^2 - 2x)/(x^2 - 4) 6. Si

    Value Formula and Perimeter of a Triangle

    1. Find the value of c ( formula ) C = P/9 if p = 144. 2. Find the perimeter of a triangular postage stamp with sides 2.7, 2.7, and 1.7 centimeters long.Choose from the following. 3. Choose "<", "=", or ">" symbol to make a true statement. |-5| ..... - (-19) 4. Evaluate the expression. (9 + 8 . 5)^3 5.

    Applications of Radical Equations

    1. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, time passes more quickly for bodies that travel very close to the speed of light. The expression (c is the speed of light, and v is the speed of the traveling body) gives the aging rate compared to the time spent on earth. For example, if the aging rate for someone traveling ver

    Logarithms

    1. Simplify the expression: (625x^4y)^1/4 / (16xy^3)^3/4 . Assume that all variables represent positive numbers. Choose the correct answer from the following. 2. Assume that all variables are positive and multiply: y^5/9(y -^5/9 + 5y^4/9) 3. Find the value of x: log x361/169 = 2 4. Evaluate the expressio

    Solving quadratic equations

    1. Solve the equation. x^2 + 8 x + 15 = 0 2. Write the equation x(x - 7) + 10 = 0 in quadratic form and then solve it by factoring. 3. Solve the equation by using factoring. 3 x^3 - 192 x = 0 4. Use factoring to solve the equation. 8 x^ 2 + 16 x = 0 5. Use factoring to solve the equation. 4 y^2 - 4 = 0 6. Use

    Powers and Exponents Word Problems

    1) Find the value of 18, 19, and 110. What can you say about the value of any power of 1? Explain the reasoning. 2) A solar-powered water pump system in Desert Range, Utah, has two solar panels, each containing 6 rows of modules. Each row has 6 modules. How many modules are in each panel? Write the answer as a power.

    Quadratic Equations

    Please see attachment for full descriptoin. 1) Solve the following by factoring: a) x^2 + 7x + 10 = 0; b) 3x^2 - 6x = 0 2) if f(x) = 2x^2 -7x + 3, find a) f(2); b) f(-3) 3) solve 2x^2 - 3x - 2 = 0 using the quadratic formula. 4) Use the graph of y = -x^2 + 4x + 5 to answer the following: a) Usi

    Basic Algebra

    Please see attached file for full problem descriptions. 1. Reduce each expression to lowest term. Perform the indicated operation. 2. Henry sold 120 mags subscription in x + 2 days. If he sold at the same rate for another week, then how many magazines did he sell in the extra week? Find the LCD for the given rational

    Graph the Inequality

    20. Solve the inequality, state the solution set using interval notation and graph the solution set. 5x -10x^2 > 0