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In Category  Algebra

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Process to solve for q?11/22/2009
  Q: 2q^2-20q=1000/q What is the process to solve such equations for q?
  A: The first thing you can do is divide by 2 to get q^2-10q = 500/q Next, multiply each term by q to ...
algebra 211/17/2009
  Q: Write in exponential form: 1. ln 100 = 4.61 2. ln 1/e2 = -2 Write the equation in logarithmic form: ...
  A: Here's some of your answers 1. e^4.61 = 100 3. ln(1097) = 7 ln8 -ln2 = ln4 ln7 +0.5ln9 = ln(21) ...
Algebre - Parabolas11/17/2009
  Q: I need to find the vertex, the axis of symmetry and the direction in which the parabola opens and to ...
  A: The easiest way to answer your questions is to plot the parabola. For y = 0, x = -3 Put in y = +/- ...
ap calculus ab11/11/2009
  Q: I am 16 years old and in 12th grade in high school. my problems (set 3): In Exercises 4 and 9, find ...
  A: 4. sec(x)+xsec(x)tan(x) 9. -csc^2(x)/[1+cot(x)] -csc^2(x)cot(x)/[1+cot(x)]^2 11. y = -x+3+(pi) 13. ...
y=mx+b11/10/2009
  Q: how do you plot y=1/4x + 6?
  A: First of all, to avoid confusion, you should write it y = (1/4)x+6 That's the equation for a ...
Equation of a Parabola11/9/2009
  Q: I need some help trying to figure this out. I'm going back and taking a college algebra class after ...
  A: For a cannon, the range R = V0^2sin(2A)/g and the height h = V0^2sin^2(A)/(2g) where V0 is the ...
factoring a polynomial11/8/2009
  Q: I have to factor this polynomial: x^5-5x^4+8x^3-21x^2+45x Im stuck on what steps to take to factor ...
  A: You can write it f(x) = x(x^4-5x^3+8x^2-21x+45) If x is a solution, then f(x) = 0. You can see ...
Algebraic Fractions11/7/2009
  Q: Good Afternoon, I'm an older working mom planning on returning to school next Spring, and I am ...
  A: I'm older than you but you don't need to call me sir. Your corrected problem looks exactly like ...
ap calculus ab11/4/2009
  Q: I am 16 and in 12th grade in high school. my problems (set 2): For Exercises 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, ...
  A: 9. (1/a)[(1/b)(2x) -(2/a) +d/x^2] 10. 64x^-9 +6x^-1/2 11. 42x^-8 +2x^-1/2 12. -5x^-6 -8x^-9 13. ...
ap calculus ab10/30/2009
  Q: I am 16 and a senior in high school. My Problems (set 2): [DN1] Find the slope of y=3x² at the point ...
  A: I've never seen these questions before DN1 - ...
Quadratic Equations10/28/2009
  Q: I have trouble solving quadratic equations that have a coefficient in front of the x[squared] ...
  A: well, you can cancel out 2 to get 2x^2 +5x -3 = 0 and then you might see that you can factor it to ...
collage algebra10/21/2009
  Q: !! I'm Leih Marie a 1st year collage student. Please help me solving this problem?? my brain was ...
  A: Do you consider that all one problem? Let's look at it in parts 4/x -(6x+9)/(1+x) = [4(1+x) ...
sketching a graph10/19/2009
  Q: I've tried to sketch a curve but it doesn't seem to come quite right, but I'm sure all my ...
  A: I don't know exactly what you did but you didn't get the x-intercepts right. You get them by ...
Math10/19/2009
  Q: I just don't know where to start on these questions just some advanced questions that I didn't have ...
  A: 1) that's dishonest to include four decimal places when the information is only given to one decimal ...
equation involving rational expression10/15/2009
  Q: Aack! I am a homeschooling mom doing Algebra I w/ my son. We are working on rational expressions. I ...
  A: First of all, you can write x squared as x^2. You didn't multiply the right side correctly. Since ...
algebra10/15/2009
  Q: The last question I asked, I read it wrong. You asked if it was 625^3/4. I thought it was a ...
  A: No, you can only use the radical symbol for square roots. if you call that the index number, in ...
fractions with variables10/9/2009
  Q: im trying to help my niece with her homework, and i forgot how to do these fractions. 1/2x + 1/3x ...
  A: First of all, it should be written (1/2)x + (1/3)x = (1/6)x -5 to avoid confusion, since 1/2x could ...
algebra 210/4/2009
  Q: 45,000= 150r + 250s
  A: First of all, never, never use a comma in an equation. What do you want to do with that? You can ...
Maths lesson10/4/2009
  Q: I am 14 years old and lv.4 in maths. I am in set 3. A set higher then i should be and i can't ...
  A: The only I can help you is to show you how to problems if you want to send me a few. Sorry, but ...
Simplifying multiple polynomials10/1/2009
  Q: This is quite puzzling for me as i don't know the exact way to solve this. Simplify: a^2 - a - 12 ...
  A: OK, you have (a-4)(a+3)/(9-a) divided by (a+3)/(a+4) You flip over to get the expression I gave you ...
Algebra9/29/2009
  Q: -6x - 3x = -1 0.05 + 0.09(1500 - P) = 70 2x + 2/7 - 5x - 2/7 = 5/7 x + 9 = 5(3x - 6) 5(x + 8) = -13 ...
  A: You always need to multiply out and combine terms. -9x = -1 so x = 1/9 0.05 +135-0.09P = 70, -0.09P ...
Synthetic division of polynomials9/8/2009
  Q: I was learning about synthetic division of polynomials a while ago, but one thing always puzzled me: ...
  A: First of all, if x-2=0, then obviously, x=2. They never taught synthetic division when I took ...
Algebra Solution8/29/2009
  Q: I'm having difficulty solving the following. Perhaps you can help. 0.05x + 0.02y = 44 If I let x ...
  A: You did use basic arithmetic. This time you put in a lot of extra steps that were not needed. The ...
Algebra Solution8/28/2009
  Q: I'm having difficulty solving the following. Perhaps you can help. 0.05x + 0.02y = 44 If I let x ...
  A: With only one equation you cannot solve for two variables. For any value of x there's a value for y ...
Projectile Motion in algebra8/28/2009
  Q: I need help with a question about projectile motion found in an algebra packet. "A projectile is ...
  A: The equation is H = v0t-(1/2)gt^2 where H is the height, v0 is the inital velocity and g is the ...
Simplify by adding or subtracting8/27/2009
  Q: 3(a-6) 4(a+6) ______ _ ______ 10 6 Not sure how to do this one either. He ...
  A: Simplier to write it 3(a-6)/10 - 4(a+6)/6 you can multiply each term by 30 to get 9(a-6) -20(a+6) = ...
Algebra8/23/2009
  Q: I have a question concerning solving inequalities. "An open box is formed my cutting squares from ...
  A: I presume that when you multiplied it out and combined terms you got 4x^3-54x^2+180x-125=0. Since ...
algebra8/22/2009
  Q: age:14 graphing: 1) y=1/3x-2 2) x=-4 3) 3x-4y=12 4) y>2/3x 5) y=2x-3 & y=-1/2x+1 6) y>3 & y<2x-2 ...
  A: I presume you have a piece of graph paper. I can't graph for you but you can do it yourself. 1, 2, ...
Algebra 28/20/2009
  Q: List the possible rational roots for the equation: x3 + x2 - 4x + 4 = 0 {±1, ±2, ±4} No answer ...
  A: 1. no answer is correct 2. -1, -2, +/- 3^1/2 3. no answer 4. -1, -0.5, 4 5. no answer 6. no answer ...
Algebra7/31/2009
  Q: Homework check 1.Solve: n4 - 2n2 - 8 = 0 n = ±4 n = ±2 n = ±4 or ±2 n = ±1.41i or ±2 2. Solve: ...
  A: It would have been nice, when you listed 4 choices, to label them a,b,c,d 1. n=+/- 1.41i or +/- 2 2. ...
factor a polynomial7/26/2009
  Q: Would you please show me the steps on how to factor: x^3-4x^2-11x-6. From another website I found ...
  A: If you multiply (x+1) and (x-6) you get x^2-5x-6. If you then divide that into x^3-4x^2-11x-6 the ...
can u please help me?7/21/2009
  Q: 1. How many solutions exist for a quadratic equation? How do we determine algebraically whether the ...
  A: 1. 2, use quadratic equation 2. factor to get (x-13)(x+3) so that x = 13,-3 use quad. eq. x = [10 ...
Algebra help7/20/2009
  Q: Raridon, Can you please help with any of these problems? Simplify: 3 square root 2w-5=1 a) w= 7 ...
  A: You don't have to write out square root, just ^1/2 Do you mean 3(2w-5)^1/2 = 1 or 3(2w)^1/2-5 = 1? ...
factoring7/17/2009
  Q: i need help on factoring completely one each equation a) x^4-8x^2+16 b) 16x^4-625 c) 27x^3+64 ...
  A: a) (x^2-4)^2 = [(x+2)(x-2)]^2 b) (4x^2+25)(2x-5)(2x+5) c) Since 27 and 64 are both cubes, one of the ...
Interest Formula7/17/2009
  Q: How does p + prt = p(1 + rt)? It appears that the "p" has been divide out from p + prt, but that ...
  A: That's not a proper interest formula. If the principal is P and the annual interest rate is r and ...
Algebra7/17/2009
  Q: Algebra is i swear my mortal enemy i can't seem to get it at all. I was hoping if you could clairfy ...
  A: When you want to factor something like 3x-9xy you look for what's common in each factor. Can't you ...
alg 2 cross check hw7/17/2009
  Q: Find the number of equivalent radians in exact value: 270° 2p 3 2 3p 3p 2 3 2p 2. Find the ...
  A: If this was a cross check why didn't you indicate which answers you thought were correct? 1. 3p/2 ...
Polynomials and Factoring7/15/2009
  Q: Please help me with these. I don't understand any of them. I need to show my work on how I came up ...
  A: 2. Just combine like terms to get 4x^3-14x^2+8x+7 3. Just multiply it out to get 2x^4-x^3 4. ...
algebra7/15/2009
  Q: Working with Quadratic Equations and I am totally lost. The three techniques used to solve a ...
  A: Let's factor it first to get (x-13)(x+3) so x = 13, -3 For competing the square, re-write it x^2 ...
math7/7/2009
  Q: one question I remember was this 1 2/5(x)=z+r it was like being in from Houston and landing in ...
  A: The method of solving an algebra problem depends upon the problem. There are no "cook book" methods ...
math6/30/2009
  Q: find abc if (ab+3c)=12 and (ab-3c)=4
  A: Since you have only two equations you will have multiple answers. Add the two equations together ...
Algebra6/24/2009
  Q: I am stuck on how to find the sum of: (2y over y sqaured + 4y + 4) + (3 over y squared + 6y +8)
  A: 2y/y^2 +4y +4 +3/y^2 +6y +8 simply combine terms to get 3/y^2 +12y +12. However, what you really ...
fraction numbers using substitution method6/23/2009
  Q: can u help me solve this, it's for my nephew's assignment for tom.i'll be glad if u can give me the ...
  A: First of all, for clarity, you need to write (5/3)x+2y = 1/3 +y and I assume you mean 2x-3 +(y/3) = ...
Quadratic equation6/23/2009
  Q: I have a question regarding an example given in a text book. It involves the method for solving ...
  A: Well, first of all this one is easy enough to factor to get (x+5) and (x-2) so x = 2,-5. What ...
Linear equations help!6/21/2009
  Q: I am completely lost in the area of algrebra. I am 22 years old. I am hoping you can explain, if ...
  A: If Qs = Qd then -5+P (you don't need the 1) = 9-P. You can add or subtract the same thing from both ...
algebra6/15/2009
  Q: 23. Determine if the sequence is arithmetic, geometric, both, or neither: 1/12,2/13,3/13,4/14 ...
  A: 23. neither 24. -7, -39 25. 56, 92 26. 40.5, 60.75 27. 31250 28. 4181 29. 11600 30. 5675 32. 81 33. ...
math6/15/2009
  Q: 1. If a varies directly as b, and a = 75 when b = 40, find a when b = 12. 2. A public opinion poll ...
  A: 1) a = 22.5 2) 11,200 3) p = 18 4) You have to realize that if one root is -1+i then another root is ...
i dnt understand please help6/13/2009
  Q: 18. Solve: (x^2 - 1)(x^2 + 3x + 2) = 0 19. Solve: x^2(x^4 + 16) = 8x^4 20. Solve: (Hint: ...
  A: 18. x = 1,-1,-1,-2 19. x = 0, 2,-2 20. x = 1/2, 5 21. if you really mean (t-2)*3-(t-2), then t = 2 ...
math..help6/13/2009
  Q: 1. Factor the polynomial: 121x^2 - 1 2. Factor the polynomial: 16x^2 + 40xy + 25y^2 3. ...
  A: Your clue on 1 and 2 is the presence of squares 1. (11x+1)(11x-1) 2. (4x+5y)^2 3. (2p+1)(4p^2-2p+1) ...
POLYNOMIALS6/12/2009
  Q: 1. List the possible rational roots for the equation: x^3 + x^2 - 4x + 4 = 0 2. List the possible ...
  A: 1. The only way I know to solve this is to write it f(x) = x^3+x^2-4x+4 and then put in values for ...
sin,tan,cos....please help6/12/2009
  Q: 1. Choose the correct function value for: cot 81.1° 2. Choose the correct function value for: ...
  A: If you had a calculator, you could have answered all of these a lot quicker than typing all of them ...
polynomials6/11/2009
  Q: 19. Simplify: (9 - 5t)(5t - 9) 20. Simplify: (p^2 - 2q^2)(p^2 + 2q^2) 21. Simplify: (2z^2 - ...
  A: You need to learn to multiply 19. -25t^2+90t-81 20. p^4 -4q^4 21. that's already simplified 22. x^4 ...
math6/11/2009
  Q: 1. Simplify, arrange the terms in order of decreasing degree of x and find the degree of the ...
  A: 1. 5x^2-7 2. 2x^2yz^2 3. 3n^2-n+6 4. 4a^2+5ab-2b^2 5. -25 6. 24a^2-ab+30b^2 7. f(x)=x+5 8. 3y+2x=0 ...
algebra6/10/2009
  Q: 5. Determine the missing roots: Equation: x^4 - 3x^3 + 4x^2 - 6x + 4 = 0 Roots: 1, 2, i sq root 2 ...
  A: 5. write sq. root 2 as 2^1/2 here's a clue. imaginary roots always come in pairs so the other root ...
Can You Please HELP ME!!!6/9/2009
  Q: 1. One hundred dollars is invested at 7.2% interest compounded annually. Determine how much the ...
  A: 1. $107.20 2. $200.42 3. $1126.82 4. $1430.77 5. $3150 6. 0 if it's 10% of the original value. ...
algebra 2 please help6/9/2009
  Q: 1. Solve: n^4 - 2n^2 - 8 = 0 2. Solve: c^3 + c^2 - 7c - 3 = 0, given root -3 3. Solve: y^4 - ...
  A: 1. 2, -2, +/-(-2)^1/2 2. other roots are 1 +/-(2)^1/2 3. 1+i, 1-i, 3,-2 4. x = +/-2, y = +/-2 5. x = ...
algerba6/1/2009
  Q: I have no idea how to do equations they blow my mind i can keep order of operation together i have a ...
  A: That's an easy problem. Let x = lb. of 0.22/lb feed and y = lb. of 0.50/lb feed x+y = 22 and ...
Perfect Squares5/29/2009
  Q: Why are perfect squares useful in solving quadratic equations?
  A: It's generally called "completing the square." Suppose you had x^2+6x+3 = 12 You could re-write it ...
A problem5/18/2009
  Q: 30h-2h=12-7h
  A: First of all, combine terms to get 28h = 12-7h You can add or subtract the same thing to both sides ...
Algebra II5/11/2009
  Q: I don't understand how to do any of the following problems Could you please help. Directions: Find ...
  A: 1) x+3 = 2x^2, 2x^2-x-3= 0 = (2x-3)(x+1) so x = 3/2,-1 y = x+3 = 9/2 or 2 2) y^2 = 49-14x+x^2 so ...
Elem & Intermediate Algebra 3e5/9/2009
  Q: 104. Time to swing. The period T (time in seconds for one complete cycle) of a simple pendulum is ...
  A: Well, the standard way to write it is T = 2(pi)(L/g)^1/2 where g is the acceleration due to gravity. ...
Foiling5/7/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you could show me how to get to this answer in steps. 3x^2 + 7x + 2 Thats what I ...
  A: Well, I never learned foiling when I took algebra 60 years ago. However, the factors have to be ...
Algebra5/6/2009
  Q: Could you please tell me it theses are correct. Thank-you! Divide. 1.Then simplify by taking root, ...
  A: For a cube root, instead of writing root3:sqrt(54) you just write (54)^1/3 For a fourth root, it's ...
math...please help5/4/2009
  Q: 8. At the grocery mart, a 575g can of green beans cost $0.39. How much will an 810 g can of green ...
  A: 8. 575/0.39 = 810/x so x = 0.55 14. 32(1.5) = 8r so r = 6 15. 12(36)^1/2 = p(16)^1/2 so p = 18 16. ...
Fractions in algbraic equations5/2/2009
  Q: In the following questions how do we remove the fractions?We are supposed to use the addition method ...
  A: Don't you know about LCM's, lowest common multiple? You pick the smallest number that you can ...
Algebra4/29/2009
  Q: Could you please tell me and tell me if these are correct Thank-you! 1. Simplify Root:3 ...
  A: 1. (-512x^3)^1/3 = -8x 2. ok 3. you can write it 10x^2(5)^1/2 4. (162)^1/2 = 9(2)^1/2 5. ...
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines4/27/2009
  Q: How to you write an equation of a line that is parallel to a given line and passes through a point? ...
  A: One standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. Any ...
Algebra4/23/2009
  Q: Could you please tell me if these are correct, I want to make sure I do well on this test. I am not ...
  A: 1. All those slashes are confusing. Your answer is not correct. I would assume it's really ...
algebra4/22/2009
  Q: I do not know how to find the zero's of this function. 1/3x^3-x^2-3x+2 please help
  A: For clarity you should write it (1/3)x^3-x^2-3x+2. You can't factor it so write it f(x) = ...
Algebra4/22/2009
  Q: I been working on these problems and having some trouble. Problem 1. 4/5+1/6=1/x ...
  A: 1. 4/5 +1/6 = 1/x 24/30 +5/30 = 29/30 = 1/x so x = 30/29 2. 9/(2v) +1/v = 1 9 +2 = 2v so v = 11/2 3. ...
pre-algebra4/15/2009
  Q: 7m-12=2.5m+2 m= ?
  A: You can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
algebra4/13/2009
  Q: 1.The perimeter of a rectangle is 22 m. The length of the rectangle is 1 m less than 3 times the ...
  A: All you have to do is put into an equation what you have in words. 1. 22 = 2L+2W and L = 3W-1 so ...
Related to applicaton of exponential functions4/11/2009
  Q: A certain species of deer is to be introduced into a forest, and wildfire experts estimate the ...
  A: I am using a TI-35 Plus calculator that I've had for years. Every key has two functions. The first ...
algebra4/9/2009
  Q: 1. Two isosceles triangles have the same base length. The legs of one of the triangles is 3 times as ...
  A: 1. (8,7,7) and (8,21,21) 2. 8 hold 30, 16 hold 25 3. air speed = 350mph, wind speed = 50mph 4. base ...
college algebra4/6/2009
  Q: Can you help me with the following. This test is due today and I only have these 4 left to finish. ...
  A: #1You could have written it[(16-x^2)/(6x+12)][(x^2+5x+6)/(x^2-8x+16)] so then you have ...
help...i am confused!4/5/2009
  Q: the table lists data regarding the average saleries of several professional atheletes in the years ...
  A: 1. S(t) = 265000+109500t where t is the number of years since 1991 2. S(14) = $1,798,000 S(19) = ...
College algebra question4/4/2009
  Q: Richard, I am taking college algebra and have a few question on an assignment. These are sample ...
  A: The standard equation for an hyperbola is (x-h)^2/a^2 -(y-k)^2/b^2 = 1 where the center is at (h,k) ...
Algebra3/26/2009
  Q: Decreasing cube. Each of the three dimensions of a cube with sides of length s centimeters is ...
  A: Your problem states that the dimensions are decreased by a whole number of centimeters. So the new ...
Help Please3/21/2009
  Q: Richard are you able to put this on a graph. I ordered a graph but I don't know how to put ...
  A: f(x)=2^x and f(x)=3^x f(x) is the vertical axis on your graph and x is the horizontal axis. Just put ...
algebra23/16/2009
  Q: 1. Solve:(t - 3)^2 = 8 a.) 1 sqrt2 b.) ±1, ±7 c.) 3 ± 2sqrt2 d.) 2sqrt2 2. ...
  A: 1-c 2-b 3-a 4-b 5- none of those, 2 +/-(22^1/2)/2 6-a 7-d (remove the b) 8-d 9-b should be written ...
math help I need to see the steps3/11/2009
  Q: 1. How many solutions exist for a quadratic equation? How do we determine whether the solutions are ...
  A: For the quadratic equation ax^2+bx+c=0, x =[-b +/-(b^2-4ac)^1/2]/(2a) 1. If D= b^2-4ac is greater ...
help! alg/23/10/2009
  Q: 31. Simplify: 1 ÷ ^3 sqrt64 32. Simplify: ^3 sqrt48 / sqrt2 33. Simplify: sqrt3 / sqrt4 + ...
  A: 31. I presume by ^3sqrt64 you mean the cube root of 64. You should write it 64^1/3. Square roots ...
Algebra help step by step3/10/2009
  Q: Richard, can you show me how to do these questions? 1. Solve by substitution or elimination ...
  A: Haven't you learned how to solve two equations, two unknowns? 1. multiply 1st eq. by 3 to get ...
Algebra help step by step3/8/2009
  Q: Richard, Please help 1. How do we write the equation of a horizontal line? What would be an ...
  A: 1. y = 3 2. x = 2 3. I worked these same problems for Susan. Are you in the same class? It only ...
point slope + slope intercept3/6/2009
  Q: Can you PLEASE explain to me how to do these equations??? I know how do them as far as setting them ...
  A: y=mx+b is the standard equation for a straight line written in slope- intercept form. m is the ...
algebra3/6/2009
  Q: Line M is the slope but what is Line N? The problem says to form the equations of both lines, what ...
  A: It only takes two points to determine a straight line. One form of the equation for a straight ...
algebra homework help3/5/2009
  Q: greatly appreciated. 1.y=2x-7 4x=2y=10 2.y=-6x y=-4x+6 3.2y=2x=8 4y-x=6 4.3x-9y=3 2x=4y=12 ...
  A: 1. 4x=2y=10 is NOT a legitimate equation. Do you mean 4x-2y=10? How about 3. 2x-4y=12? Why are you ...
maximizing the area of a kite3/4/2009
  Q: I was given a set of math problems, but this was the only one I couldn't figure out. I tried the ...
  A: Since I can't see your figure, I'm assuming that the 5 and 12 pieces come together at a right angle. ...
I need help on solving these exponents and simplifying3/1/2009
  Q: a.[6x5y3z) + 3x2/(2xy2z5) b.(2)0/3 c.(u5z8)/ (z5u-4) d. -(4a4b7)3 e.[(9a3) (10b4)]-2 f.(6x5y2z4) ...
  A: You need to write exponents x^5, y^3, or z^-1. a. If you mean (6x^5y^3z +3x^2)/(2xy^2z^5) you have ...
help! algebra22/26/2009
  Q: Ö = square root 17. Find the real roots of the equation: y^2 - 7 = 0 a.) y = ± 3.5 ...
  A: When typing you write square roots as x^1/2. 17. b 18. 7(1/10)^1/2, not c 19. b 20. c 21. b 22. ...
Algebra2/22/2009
  Q: Week 1 Assignment 3C 1. Simplify the algebraic expression 3x2 – 2y + 7x2 – 5y + 3 and evaluate it ...
  A: 1. f = 10x^2 -7y +3 for x = 2, y = 14, f = -55 the variables are x and y, the constant is 3, the ...
MATH2/20/2009
  Q: TOM HAS A GARDEN IN THE SHAPE OF ARECTANGLE. HE WANTED TO PLANT A TREE IN ASPECIFIC SPOT. HE WANTED ...
  A: Tom can stand at one corner and have someone else stand at the opposite corner. Have a third person ...
algebra2/18/2009
  Q: Perfect Square Trinomials 1. x(squared)- 16x+64 2.4a(squared)+4a+1 3. 9m(squared)+I'm+25 4. ...
  A: Can't you take square roots? 1. x^2-16x+64 = (x-8)^2 2. 4a^2+4a+1 = (2a+1)^2 3. 9m^2+30m+25 = ...
Trigonometry2/16/2009
  Q: Book: Algebra & Trigonometry Blitzer Page 478 Name the quadrant in which theta (Θ) lies ...
  A: The sine is positive in the 1st and 2nd quadrants. The cosine is positive in the 1st and 4th ...
Algebra ?2/10/2009
  Q: I've been out of high school (not in college yet) for 2 years now, and didn't take any math my ...
  A: Well, I've been out of college for 55 years but I've used math all my life. I've answered several ...
Algebra2/3/2009
  Q: Write a point-slope equation of the line that passes through the points (-2,7) and (8,-4). Use ...
  A: slope m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (-4-7)/(8+2) = -11/10 so 7 = (-11/10)(-2)+b and b = 49/10 and your ...
algebra1/20/2009
  Q: the sum of the digits of a two digit number is 6. the number is six times the units digit. find the ...
  A: You can't just say XY = 6Y You have to spell it out and XY = 10X+Y just like 43 = 40+3. Get it? ...
trigonometry 11/19/2009
  Q: oil flows in a pipeline of diameter 30cm to a depth of 12.05cm,as shown on a diagram ...
  A: 1. If you draw lines from the center of the pipeline to the edges of the pipe at the top of the oil, ...
algebra quetion1/13/2009
  Q: Hey well my teacher thinks we are in like a geometry class and so im having trouble with this one =( ...
  A: You can find the equations of the diagonals which are 2y = x-1 and y = -2x+2 and then find that ...
Math- Basic to intermediate algrebra1/9/2009
  Q: The diameter of a u.s. penny is 0.75 inch. Find the circumference and the area(of one side) of a ...
  A: The ^ means a power, D^2 means D squared, or D*D. If you were writing it out, you'd just put a ...
algebra21/4/2009
  Q: 1. 12Ö 40 a.) 24Ö 10 b.) 2Ö 10 c.) 24Ö 40 d.) 2Ö 40 2. Simplify: Ö 225 / Ö ...
  A: It took me a little while to figure out that your symbol O with two dots over it meant a square ...
simplifying rational expressions with subtraction12/19/2008
  Q: x+4/3x+2 - x+4/3x+2= x+4-x+4/3x+2= 8/3x+2= 4/3x= 1 1/3x Is this correct or did I go to far in ...
  A: Even if you would say x-4/3x-2, which is not the same as your original statement, you could cancel ...
simplifying rational expressions with subtraction12/18/2008
  Q: x+4/3x+2 - x+4/3x+2= x+4-x+4/3x+2= 8/3x+2= 4/3x= 1 1/3x Is this correct or did I go to far in ...
  A: Well, it's obvious that the first term is (x+4)/(3x+2). However, the second term is not clear. Do ...
algebra 2- rational exponents12/11/2008
  Q: i need help on my math... and could you tell me how to solve them to? 1. (2)^1/3 simplify the ...
  A: 1. (2)^1/3 means the cube root of 2, (2)^1/2 means the square root of 2. (2)^1/3 = 1/2^3 = 1/8 2. ...
algebra12/10/2008
  Q: 1. Suppose you are an event coordinator for a large performance theater. One of the hottest new ...
  A: You have the equation wrong at the top but correct in part h. a. opens down. plotted it b. they ...
Algebra12/8/2008
  Q: I really appreciate the assistance and feedback that you have been providing. It has been very ...
  A: Graphing can be helpful to show you at least approximately where the function crosses the x-axis. ...
Finding the Slope12/7/2008
  Q: I was wondering how you could write the equation of a line that passes through a given point and is ...
  A: If you have a given line such as y = mx+b, the slope of the line perpendicular to that line is -1/m. ...
word problems 8 i dnt get12/2/2008
  Q: what is the speed of a car that travels 150km in 3 hrs? & what distance will a car traveling ...
  A: 1. 150/3 = 50km/h 2. every hour it will travel 65km 3. the car is traveling 33.3m/s and the sprinter ...
Intermediate Algebra12/1/2008
  Q: I was ask to write a system of equations for the following questions and I responded with the ...
  A: You got the right answer but you went through a lot more steps than I would have. First of all, I ...
slope equations(standard form to slope-intercept form to point-slope form)11/24/2008
  Q: i have a question where it asks me to change a standard equation of a line to a slope-intercept of a ...
  A: the slope-intercept form is y=mx+b so you have y = (1/3)x -5/6 For the point-slope form you have ...
Algebra II11/19/2008
  Q: Im 16 (jr). i am really bad at factoring, to the point were i just spent over 15 minutes trying to ...
  A: For (6d-9) the only factoring is 3(2d-3) For (6-13d+6d^2) you know that the factors are (w-xd) and ...
counting problem11/16/2008
  Q: I am 14. This was a problem given to me at class and I am a little confused. P ...
  A: You can't look at it that way because of only going diagonally. Number them as follows: L1 L2 U1 U2 ...
College Algebra (Factoring)11/11/2008
  Q: My friend Lauren and I are creating an educational powerpoint presentation on the seven types of ...
  A: Out in the real world factoring doesn't come up very often. You pick the type of factoring ...
Cramer's rule10/21/2008
  Q: Solve using Cramer's rule 2a + 3b = 6 2a + b = -2 and a + b + 5c =2 3a + b + 2c = 3 4a + 2b - c = ...
  A: Cramer's rule means using determinants The denominator determinant is |2 3| |2 1| which has a value ...
Algebra10/19/2008
  Q: Can anyone help me solve these and show me the step it took to get the answer so I can figure out ...
  A: 1. 2(x-4)+2 < 4-x 2x-8 +2 < 4-x 3x < 10 x < 10/3 2. (y-1/3) -1 > y/2 y -4/3 > y/2 y/2 > 4/3 y > 8/3 ...
Linear Equations & Applications10/15/2008
  Q: Linear Equations & Applications ? Can anyone hlp me with these problems and show me how to work them ...
  A: You need to include parentheses to make your problems clearer. I'm assuming this is the way you ...
systems of equations in three variables10/14/2008
  Q: i do dont understand how to do this. here is the problem. if any one can help me i thank you. ...
  A: 1. you know that z=-5 so put that into the first two equations -6x+2y-60 = -90 -4x+y-20 = -40 So now ...
need help10/11/2008
  Q: a passenger train and a freight train start at the same time form stationsthat are 405 miles apart ...
  A: P = 2F and (P+F)3 = 405 so F = 45mph and P = 90mph If the distance each way is D and his rate going ...
algrebra!!!10/9/2008
  Q: i need MAJor help trying to get... 0.3x+0.8y=3.6 These are partnered substituntion and ...
  A: multiply the 1st eq. by 3 to get 0.9x+2.4y = 10.8 multiply the 2nd eq. by 8 to get 5.6x+2.4y = -45.6 ...
algebra-linear equations10/3/2008
  Q: I have four problems that I cant figure out and need help with. 1. solve the system y=2x=3 y=4x=7 ...
  A: 1. I presume you mean y=2x+3 and y=4x+7 so 2x+3 = 4x+7 giving you x = -2 and y = -1 2. multiply the ...
Percentages9/29/2008
  Q: An investor has $1,000.00 to invest. He wants to invest one amount at 5% and another at 2%. What ...
  A: You can either use substitution or addition and subtraction. In this case, I multiplied the 1st eq. ...
solving by substitution/algebra9/28/2008
  Q: solving by substitution how do i solve 1/5x-3/8y=2 -5/6y+4=1/3x please respind as soon as ...
  A: when you write 1/5x it looks like you could be dividing 1 by 5x. for clarity, you should write ...
College Algebra 1169/24/2008
  Q: 1. The perimeter of a rectangle is 126 m. The length is 6 m more than twice the width. Find the ...
  A: 1. a. 44m, b. 19m 2. a. 36, b. 54 3. If your equation is correct, t has to be between 1 and 9 ...
algebra9/24/2008
  Q: Help! I am trying to help my 10th grader with her homework and we can't figure this out. An ...
  A: S(t) = -30|t-6.5|+105 t = 3 to 10 I can't graph it for you but you can do it. Simply put in a value ...
slope intercept corrections please9/22/2008
  Q: what is the slope intercept form of the equation of a line that passes through (4,-6) and (3,2) ...
  A: 1. y = -8x+26 2. y = (1/4)x+5/2 or 4y = x+10 3. f(-2) = 17/5 4. Those are both straight lines which ...
out of this world desperation !!9/18/2008
  Q: my name is sammy. im 17 and a aenior in highschool. i am so desperate for how to solve these ...
  A: The easiest way to solve is using calculus but you can do it just using algebra. simply calculate ...
College Algebra9/12/2008
  Q: I have like 13 questions i need help with so here they go. 1. In 1991 the life expectancy of males ...
  A: 1. E(t) = 70.1+0.625t, E(16) = 80.1 2. y = (4/9)x -50/9 3. S(x) = 272000+109800t where t = years ...
algebra word problem9/11/2008
  Q: The Holiday Hotel has bedbugs. A single bed has 7 bedbugs and a double bed has 13 bedbugs. If there ...
  A: This is known as an indeterminate equation since there more unknowns than equations. However, you ...
algebra9/10/2008
  Q: homework for slightly behind 11yr old so basic as poss please:could you simply explain the basics of ...
  A: Algebra is the study of numbers, all numbers, positive and negative, whole numbers and irrational ...
math9/3/2008
  Q: What is the shortest distance between the point (5,2) and the line y=2x+3? Also, find the ...
  A: First you have to find the equation of the line perpendicular to y=2x+3 and going through (5,2). ...
subject of a formula9/2/2008
  Q: please help me i need answers to 4 questions. 1) S=wd/h(h-d/2) make h the subject 2) I=E/root ...
  A: 1) Sh/(wd) = h-d/2 Sh/(wd)-h = -d/2 h = (-d/2)/[S/(wd) -1] 2) (R^2+w^2l^2)^1/2 = E/l R^2+w^2l^2 = ...
quadratic equation8/26/2008
  Q: We were given a sample equation and was told that the method to solving quadratic equations came ...
  A: First of all, it should be x^2+3x-10=0 Step 1 - x^2+3x = 10 Step 2 - 4x^2 +12x = 40 Step 3 - 4x^2 ...
Applied Algebra8/3/2008
  Q: I am completely unable to learn through memorization. I have failed Algebra 1, and algebra 2 far ...
  A: There are various study guides available in book stores such as the Schaum series. I've never ...
Dimensions7/31/2008
  Q: A town consumes 145,000,000 gallons of water per day. This amount of water is collected in a ...
  A: Since you didn't give the depth of the pond or whether it is round or square, I have to make some ...
algebra7/29/2008
  Q: Can you show me how to do this please? Plot the graphs of the following functions 1. f(x)=7x ...
  A: I cannot graph them for you but it's simple to graph them. The first three are straight lines and ...
simplifying fractional equations7/27/2008
  Q: knew this 36 years ago in high school darn. won games plus (how many more) divided by total games ...
  A: 1) I assume you want to solve for X. So multiply each term by T to get wT +X +XT = PT, then X = ...
Algebra6/25/2008
  Q: a man dies and leave his estate to his heirs. The estate is divided as follows. 1st son gets 100 ...
  A: Let E = amt. of estate 1st son gets 100+(1/10)(E-100) = E/10 +90 2nd son gets ...
elimination method6/25/2008
  Q: I am an older student and while the younger whipper snappers are doing this really fast I am going ...
  A: from the first eq. W = (3Z+1)/2 put that into the second eq. to get 3(3Z+1)/2 +4Z = 24. multiply ...
Polynomials and Binomials6/24/2008
  Q: What is polynomial divison and can you give me a real life example? This all seems confusing. Also, ...
  A: Suppose you want to divide 2x^3+3x^2-11x-6 by x+3. It's very similar to long division. You look at ...
Exponents6/24/2008
  Q: Can you please explain the different rules of exponents. I am having a hard time understaing them. ...
  A: first of all you can write exponents as x^2, y^1/2, z^3, w^5/3, etc. 1/x^2 = x^-2, a negative ...
Finding zero's algebraically6/22/2008
  Q: I dont know why, but im totally stomped on this one. find the zeroes of the function ...
  A: 1. x = 4,7,-7 2. f(x) = (x-6)(x^2+4x+6)+4 3. 305 4. x=3,-3,-5 5. f(x) = (x+3)(x+2)(x-1) 6. I don't ...
Slope-intercept6/17/2008
  Q: Write the equation using slope-intercept? Passing through (4,2) and (3,4) and state the standard ...
  A: The slope-intercept equation is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. So put in ...
Justifications for two proofs6/16/2008
  Q: I have two proofs that I am unsure how to do. I need the justifications for each step. What I have ...
  A: I'm not used to doing proofs for algebra. Given 3x -1 = 0 You can add the same thing to both sides ...
algebra6/13/2008
  Q: 2X/3-5=7 I think i am doing it wrong... I try to sove the 2x first by not using the 3 2x+5=7 ...
  A: 2x/3 -5 = 7 you can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without ...
Using Linear Combinations to Solve a Linear System6/13/2008
  Q: Help i don't know how to solve this question. Solve the linear system by using linear combinations. ...
  A: I don't know what you mean by linear combinations but here's how I would solve it. Divide the 2nd ...
Algebra I - Multiplying Fractions6/11/2008
  Q: In multiplying fractions, the solution shows that they inverted the integers within parenthesis in ...
  A: They didn't invert the integers which means turning things upside down. They reversed the terms, ...
slopes6/2/2008
  Q: define and give four examples of the four basic types of slopes:positive, negative, zero, and ...
  A: Do you have any graph paper? It only takes two points to draw a straight line. Just put in a ...
question6/2/2008
  Q: i have a question... how do i simplify this? 1/x+y - 1/x-y + 2x/x^2-y^2 how do i add/subtract ...
  A: 1. For clarity you should write it 1/(x+y) -1/(x-y) +2x(x^2-y^2). Multiply each term by (x^2-y^2) ...
Algebra5/28/2008
  Q: I am trying to help my son solve this: -12x + 10 = 3x + 15
  A: You can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
logarithms5/25/2008
  Q: @@@@@IMAGE:4232:Algebra-2061/2008/05/jpg.jpg##### ANSWER: What's your question? Sorry, I didn't ...
  A: That didn't enlarge it on my screen. I had to use a magnifying glass to answer 18-C and 20-C. For ...
negative numbers again5/18/2008
  Q: Richard: One more thing... how can you subtract a negative number anyway? If you have +7 apples, ...
  A: +7 apples -4 apples simply means you're taking 4 apples away from seven, leaving 3 apples. There's ...
college algebra application problems4/27/2008
  Q: i am 28yrs. i actually have 4 problems i wanted to see if i could get help setting up and get ...
  A: 1. This problem is not stated correctly since 1-p would be negative for p greater than 1. You need ...
systems of equations/algebra4/26/2008
  Q: You helped me about two months ago with this type of problem. I have gone round and around with this ...
  A: Decide on which variable you want to eliminate first. It looks like z is the easiest. Multiply the ...
Graphing functions4/9/2008
  Q: I have two problems, the first one is f(b)=|3-4b| I'm pretty sure it is needing to be in Y=mx+b ...
  A: No, you can't put it into a y=mx+b format since that's a straight line and this is not. f(b) is ...
College Algebra & Trigonometry4/8/2008
  Q: Use Descarte's Rule 0f Signs to determine the possible number of positive and negative real zeros ...
  A: 1) there are no real zeros 2) 95-96 13.3%, 96-97 7.8%, average 10.6% 3) 20,184 ft^2 4) 184.6 5) ...
Substitution / elimination methods4/1/2008
  Q: I need to see the problems worked out in these two methods. I have got to make sure I have it right. ...
  A: 2x+3y=5 and 9y=15-6x using substitution with 2x=5-3y, 9y=15-3(5-3y) so y=0 and x = 5/2 2x-3y = -1 ...
pre-algebra (7th grade)3/27/2008
  Q: How do you solve 7 - 5u = -43?
  A: you can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
College Algebra & Trigonometry3/27/2008
  Q: I need assistance with the following: Find the zeros for the polynomial function and give the ...
  A: For the first one, the correct answer is the first one after Possible answers. 2. You could have ...
Questions I am stuck on3/22/2008
  Q: I have 60 question internet assignment that requires you to give the exact answer. I keep on getting ...
  A: 1. 1/(x+3) -1/x = (x-x-3)/[x(x+3)] = -3/{x(x+3)] 2. [(x+3)(x-1)]/[(x+2)(x-2)][(x+1)(x+2)]/(x+3) = ...
College Math3/22/2008
  Q: 7.) A motorboat travels 162km in 3 hours going upstream and 882km in 9 hours going downstream. What ...
  A: Your answers for #7 are distances when you want velocities. Call the boat speed b and the current ...
Steps to solving3/16/2008
  Q: I have the follwing equation (2x+3)^3 - 64. The book gives the answer (2x-1)(4x^2 + 20x +37). I ...
  A: That's an expression, not an equation, since you don't have an equals sign. ...
Parabolas - Finding Vetex & Opening Direction3/14/2008
  Q: I'm Emily and I'm currently 16 years old. I have these 4 problems and I have absolutely no clue how ...
  A: the y=ax+b form applies to a straight line, which these are not. the standard equation for a ...
algebra II (number problems)3/11/2008
  Q: im a home school parent and i was directed to this site by another parent and i have a daughter she ...
  A: 1. 19,8 2. 38,39,40 3. 9,10,11 4. 700,500 5. 2 3/4, 8 1/4 6. 43,47 7. 150,30 8. 12,12,8 9. 15,30 10. ...
Merging Exponents and Roots3/6/2008
  Q: Good Morning, I was hoping you would be able to help me with two problems and check my work on the ...
  A: You used exponents. A square root is simply ^1/2. ((-64)/(27)^(-1/3) = ((27)/(-64))^1/3 = 3/-4 = ...
College Algebra3/1/2008
  Q: I have two . (1)How do you multiply exponents when the base is the same but one exponent is positive ...
  A: (1) you add the exponents so 7^2 times 7^-5 = 7^-3 or 1/7^3 which is 1/343 You can write square ...
math project question2/29/2008
  Q: I know that project question might be weird, but i would REALLY like to pass this marking period. ...
  A: If the original length is L, the blue length BL = L -(L/6)t RL = L -(L/3)t and PL = L-(L/12)t so ...
Never made a graph before!2/28/2008
  Q: Okay, so here is theWhen an object suck as a bullet or a ball is shot or thrown upward with an ...
  A: First of all you have to find out how long the rocket will continue upward. For that you need V = ...
Equation Involving Radicals2/28/2008
  Q: I am really struggling with these few. Is there anyway you would be able to check my work and help ...
  A: For 2(x-8)^1/2 +(x-5)^1/2 = 2(y^1/2), when x=9, y=4 1) you need to realize that, when x=8, ...
Equation Involving Radicals2/27/2008
  Q: I am really struggling with these few. Is there anyway you would be able to check my work and help ...
  A: You can also indicate square root by ^1/2 1. x^1/2 +(x+8)^1/2 = 2, no solution 2. 2(x-8)^1/2 ...
rounding square roots without a calculator2/25/2008
  Q: Find the distance between the points. (√7, -√3) & (-√10, √5) The ...
  A: It's difficult to estimate square roots since they're non-linear. For 70^1/2, for example, you know ...
algebra2/25/2008
  Q: A bag of M&M candy has 5 brown, 6 yellow, 4 blue, 3 green, and 2 orange colors. What is the ...
  A: You start with 20 M&M's and there are 6 yellow ones so the chances of pulling out 1 yellow one is ...
math2/23/2008
  Q: please help me, my teacher gave me an homework about verbal problems this last February 18 2008 and ...
  A: Here's a few problems. 1) If Mary can paint a room in 5 days and John can paint the same room in 3 ...
Rational Expressions2/11/2008
  Q: I am working on Rational Expressions and I just don't get it. The factoring thing has me totaly ...
  A: Factor each part x^2-4 = (x+2)(x-2) x^2-x-6 = (x-3)(x+2) x^2x-2 do you mean x^2-2x which would ...
Algebra2/7/2008
  Q: Multiply and express the product in the simplest form: 1. (x-3/2)^3 x(1/x-3)^2 2. x^2-9/x+2 x ...
  A: I presume you're using x for multiplication. Not a good idea 1. [(x-3)/2]^2[1/(x-3)^2] = 1/4 2. ...
Algebraic Questions2/6/2008
  Q: In some of the problems I am to reduce, find the illegal values with algebraic fractions,and I am ...
  A: 10. [m^2n^3/p^3]/[mp/n^2] = [m^2n^3/p^3][n^2/mp] = mn^5/p^4 11. ...
Some math problems I am not sure about2/5/2008
  Q: A survey asked a random sample of U.S. adults if they favored abolishing the penny. The circle graph ...
  A: 1. Let Y = % yes and N = % no so Y+N = 78 and N = Y+37 giving Y = 20.5% and N = 57.5% 2. 5X = 6 ...
Algebra 11/31/2008
  Q: my question is about Division Properties of Exponents. They're 3 problems and they are all word ...
  A: It looks like all of them are graphs. I can't sketch them for you. You can plot a few points and ...
quadric formula and such1/30/2008
  Q: can you please explain to me how to solve word problems using both the quadric formula and the ...
  A: The Pythagorean theorem states that for a right triangle, x^2 +y^2 = h^2 where x and y are the two ...
very basic algebra1/28/2008
  Q: I am a Math major and I tutor in Math while I am in school. I am currently tutoring someone who is ...
  A: C(ost) = 8 +4H where H is the no. of hours You should have been able to explain that it's a linear ...
help!1/17/2008
  Q: I was asked to graph 3x-2y=o using y=mx+b, and i am completely confused. and i have no idea how to ...
  A: Well, you can re-write it as y = (3/2)x and in this case b is 0 since the line goes through the ...
algebra1/13/2008
  Q: how do i solve 3x-2 is greater or less than 35? also can u explain the concept of point-slope i ...
  A: That's two problems, 3x-2 > 35 and 3x-2 < 35 Just take 3x-2 = 35 so 3x = 37 and x = 37/3 Therefore, ...
chemistry1/1/2008
  Q: I'm having some trouble with these chem. problems. 1. How many grams of I2 are produced when 32 g ...
  A: 1. Br2 + 2KI -> I2 +2KBr mol. wt of Br2 = 141.82, mol. wt. of I2 = 253.8 so 253.8/141.82 = x/32 and ...
Algebra12/11/2007
  Q: 3y-18=2(y-5) 3x+2=10x - 4 What is the value of x... and y. ANSWER: 3y-18 = 2y-10, combine terms ...
  A: 3y-18 = 2y-10 surely you have learned that you can subtract or add the same thing to both sides of ...
algebra12/5/2007
  Q: i have a 100 pt assesment tommorrow and i have a review sheet that is kicking me. i don't get any of ...
  A: slope = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (2+4)/(1-9) = -3/4 for slope-intercept, you have y = mx+b so 2 = ...
algebra 2 =/11/25/2007
  Q: Hey i have a few questions that i do NOT understand can U please help me?? 1. Laura has a total of ...
  A: 1. Q+D+N = 16 and N + Q+D and 0.25Q+0.10D+0.05N = 1.80 Substitute for N in each equation and you ...
Algebra 211/7/2007
  Q: I have a question, of course. How do you solve: x-2y-w=0 2x-y+z=1 -x+z+w=0 3y-z+w=2 using ...
  A: I'm going to list them in order, w,x,y,z the denominator, D = |-1 1 -2 0| |0 2 -1 1| |1 -1 0 1| ...
linear equations10/23/2007
  Q: i dont understand how to solve this equation please help?? 2w-x+5y+z=-3 3w+2x+2y-6z=-32 ...
  A: One way to solve them is by using determinants. First you create a determinant, D, of the ...
unique solutions10/19/2007
  Q: Find k if the following system of equations has a unique solution. 2x + (k-1)y=6 3x+(2k+1)y=9 I ...
  A: no, all you did was multiply out the equations. If you eliminate x from the equations you also ...
word problem for school10/18/2007
  Q: I have a homework problem that is frustrating me. One plane is 730 miles east of the city traveling ...
  A: You set [(730-225t)^2 + (500-154t)^2]^1/2 = 1 and solve for t. Since they will both arrive at the ...
algebra10/9/2007
  Q: i have a few questions i need explanning with i trulley don't understand. I'm 11 years old. thank ...
  A: 1) 28y-y=5y-2 first of all, combine terms to get 27y =5y-2 you can add or subtract the same thing ...
need help answ.ering these science questions9/9/2007
  Q: 1. how much current flows in a 12 - watt radio connected to a 120 - volt circuit? 2. if you have ...
  A: 1. P = IV so 12 = I(120) and I = 0.1 amp 2. a) series, full current through each bulb b) parallel 3. ...
APR9/7/2007
  Q: Raridon, My question is if I put 5,000 dollars into a bank cd investment for nine months and the ...
  A: I never expect to be paid. I'm retired and do this because I've done algebra for 60 years and it's ...
APR9/6/2007
  Q: Raridon, My question is if I put 5,000 dollars into a bank cd investment for nine months and the ...
  A: I don't know what you mean by "locked". If the percent is 5.25 for a year, then for 9 months you'd ...
alg II/trig8/29/2007
  Q: a2x3 + (5a2b + ab)x2 + (ab3 + 5ab2)x + b4 divided by ax + b (note: all numbers (2s,3s, & 4s) ...
  A: Do you understand how to divide 25 into 12625? You look at ax+b and the first term is a^2x^3 so ...
Algebra8/21/2007
  Q: A) Find the equation of the straight line that passes through the point (2,4) and is parallel to the ...
  A: A) re-write the equation y = (-2/3)x +8/3 so the slope of the line is -2/3. for the new line, 4 = ...
help8/15/2007
  Q: how can i simplefy this equation 3/2 - ã5
  A: That's not an equation since there's no equals sign. I assume that strange symbol means "square ...
Questions for Algebra..im lost help8/10/2007
  Q: state the domain range of -3f(x) state the domain range of y=1/(x+3) find the inverse of each ...
  A: I don't do domains and inverses. y = x^2-6x-7, 64, x = 7, -1 y = 3x^2-2x+1, -12, x = 1/3 +i(2^1/2), ...
mathematics(algebra 2)7/29/2007
  Q: what is the advantage and disadvantage of the method elimination,substitution,graphing,comparison
  A: I assume you're talking about solving two equations with two unknowns. All three methods will give ...
Algebra7/21/2007
  Q: I really am stuck with these few questions. 1.The demand and supply equations for a certain item are ...
  A: 1. Just set them equal, -5p+40 = -p^2+30p-8 and solve for p. So you have p^2-35p+48 = 0 and p = 1.42 ...
Algebra Question7/9/2007
  Q: I need to find a general form equation for the line through the pair of points. (-2,4) and (5,1) ...
  A: Sure, it's easy. The general equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the ...
MATH7/6/2007
  Q: HOW TO SOLVE THE SQUAREROOT OF A NUMBER BY LONG HAND COMPUTATION EXAMPLE:27
  A: It's sort of like long division. So you write the number 27.000000 and you work with pairs of ...
Equation of a line6/27/2007
  Q: Why are equations of horizontal lines of the form y=k, where k is a constant? and why are equations ...
  A: Take a piece of graph paper, put x and y coordinates on it and draw the lines y=3 and x=2 completely ...
Equation of a line6/27/2007
  Q: Why are equations of horizontal lines of the form y=k, where k is a constant? and why are equations ...
  A: It should be obvious that horizontal lines do not contain x since x can be any value. For example, ...
x/y intercept6/26/2007
  Q: If a line has an x-intercept, how many does it have? Explain and does every line have a y-intercept? ...
  A: The standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. To find ...
math query5/17/2007
  Q: Find the values of m,n E R for which the system of equations x+2y=1; 2x+my=n (a)possesses a unique ...
  A: Let's look at (b) first. Yes, the lines will be parallel. Therefore, m would equal 4 and n would ...
needing help with different problems5/13/2007
  Q: 1.) Solve x/7-1/2=x-11/2 2.) Which of the following is not a polynomial? a.) 4x^3+5x-1 b.) ...
  A: 1) multiply each term by 14 to get 2x-7 = 14x-77 so x= 35/6 2) d 3) 4/(x+3) 4) 6(3^1/2) 5) If it's a ...
different problems5/11/2007
  Q: here are a few questions I need help with? Thanks so much!!! 1.) solve -9(x-3)^2=-7 2.) Solve ...
  A: 1) (x-3)^2 = 7/9 x-3 = +/- (7/9)^1/2 so x = 3 +/- (7^1/2)/3 2) x^2 = 14/9, x = +/- (14^1/2)/3 3) ...
word problems5/9/2007
  Q: 1.) The length if a rectangle is 1 cm longer than its width. If the diagonal of the rectangle is 4 ...
  A: 1) L = W+1 and L^2 +W^2 = 4^2 so W = 2.284 and L = 3.284 2) the correct equation is h = 112t -16t^2 ...
Problem of the Week5/7/2007
  Q: Kelvin plays basketball and is known for his dunks. He also loves math and decided to study the ...
  A: In this case you need to use the more general expression, h = h0 +vt -16t^2 where h0 = 99 inches = ...
Here's my square root number5/4/2007
  Q: All right, here is the number you'll teach me with: 5 Thank you so much
  A: write as 5.000000 in order to get the square root to 3 decimals. You get one decimal in the answer ...
ABCD x4=DCBA5/1/2007
  Q: I have found that the answer to ABCD x4=DCBA is 2178=8712, but can you explain it so a 14 year old ...
  A: I'm not sure I can explain it so that you can understand it. The number ABCD can be written 1000A ...
word problems4/30/2007
  Q: profitable fruitcakes sharons revenue R(in dollars) on the sale of x fruitcakes is determinrd by the ...
  A: Just put down what you indicated, P = R-C = 50x-x^2-2x-40 or P = 48x -x^2 -40 by setting P = 0 and ...
quadratic equations4/29/2007
  Q: There are a few problems I need help with, hope fully you can help me, I am 24 yrs old. I ...
  A: 1. x^2 = 13/25 so x = +/- (13^1/2)/5 2. (x-5)^2 = 3/2 so x-5 = +/-(3/2)^1/2 or x= 5 +/-(3/2)^1/2 3. ...
radical equations4/26/2007
  Q: I was wanting to see if you could help me with these problems. Thank you. 1.) Simplify ...
  A: 1. Yes, that's correct. 500^1/2 = 10(5^1/2) 2. I assume you mean (75a^2)^1/2/5^1/2 = 15^1/2(a) 3. I ...
radicla equations4/24/2007
  Q: There are a few problems i am needing help with, I hope that you can help me and I appreciate your ...
  A: 4. where did the x^2 come from? 5. 3 +3(3^1/2) -15 = 3(3^1/2) -12 6. I suspect you meant (x+4)^1/2 = ...
radicla equations4/24/2007
  Q: There are a few problems i am needing help with, I hope that you can help me and I appreciate your ...
  A: First of all, you indicate a square root sign as ^1/2, such as 4^1/2 = 2. 1. I assume this is a ...
word problem4/23/2007
  Q: I have another pesky word problrm I can't figure out. We are doing linear programming so I know I ...
  A: It looks like you have conflicting data. If P = acres of potatoes and W = acres of wheat, then P+W ...
algebra4/23/2007
  Q: intergers? I am tring to help my daughter in math. I am 40. -15-(-13)= 13x-13= -17x(-14)= ...
  A: two minuses make a plus so -15-(-13)= -15+13 = -2 13x-13 = 13(x-1) -17x(-14) = 238x +5 -4 +7 -9 -7 = ...
radical equations4/21/2007
  Q: Yikes, this stuff makes my brain hurt. could you please help with these type of equations? sqrt ...
  A: You need to write it (x+120)^1/2 -(x+3)^1/2 = 9 so (x+120)^1/2 = 9 +(x+3)^1/2 square both sides to ...
Distributed Practice4/20/2007
  Q: 2x-y=12 y=-1/2x-6 this problem would be perpendicular but I dont get how its perpendicular.... ...
  A: the standard equation for a straight line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. ...
algebra4/17/2007
  Q: 1. plot the graph of the equation 2x-3y=6 and 2x+y=-10 and interpret the results. 2. plot the ...
  A: 1. Those are both stright lines and it only takes two points to draw a line. Just put in a value ...
can someone help me please, rational expressions and equations4/13/2007
  Q: Solve: 1.) x/3-1/4=3x-8/12 2.) Simplify x+2/x/x-2/3x 3.)solve x/7-1/2=x-11/2 4.) add, express in ...
  A: 1) multiply each term by 12 to get 4x-3 = 36x-8 so 32x = 5 and x = 5/32 2) [(x+2)/x][3x/(x-2)] = ...
algebra word problem4/4/2007
  Q: We have just started doing logarithms. Here is the first problem I can't figure out. Vehicle theft ...
  A: You don't have to use logs if your calculator will do exponentials. 1.1 million is correct You ...
triganomitry ?????3/26/2007
  Q: A surveyor sets up his theodolite some distance due south of a building and finds that the angle of ...
  A: Obviously, x = h/tan42 means divide h by tan42 and 1 divided by 0.9004 = 1.1106 so you have x = ...
triganomitry ?????3/26/2007
  Q: A surveyor sets up his theodolite some distance due south of a building and finds that the angle of ...
  A: Draw a right triangle. The base is 98, the right side is x and the hypotenuse is y. So x^2 +98^2 = ...
simultanious equastions3/25/2007
  Q: An order for 2500 facing bricks and 300 insulation blocks cost £840.Another order was made for 1500 ...
  A: First of all, leave of the pound sign in the equations. From the equations you gave, both x and y ...
quadratic equastion ?????3/24/2007
  Q: Can you help with this one please "A brick wall is seven times longer than its height.The builder ...
  A: Simple. You have two equations, two unknowns. Substitute L=7H into the second equation to get ...
probablility3/23/2007
  Q: Find the probablility that the name of a month of the year, chosen at random, begins with a ...
  A: Do you know about dice that they gamble with at Las Vegas? They gamble with pairs and one is called ...
Geometry3/15/2007
  Q: Could you please help me on a few word problems? It would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to ...
  A: 1. Let x = amt of cotton and y = amt. of nylon and amt. of polyester. Then (4x+3y+2y)/(x+2y) = 3.25 ...
Algebra3/7/2007
  Q: I am sorry...the first two I am going to assume should be stated as = 0 (Like so) (ab)^2 + 36 = 0 ...
  A: You can't complete the square on the 1st one without an ab term. You could have (ab)^2 +12ab +36 = ...
simplfying2/27/2007
  Q: "Can you help me simplfy, with out calculator.Please (i) (a^2)^3 x square root a ...
  A: (i) a^6(a^1/2)/a^5 = a(a^1/2) = a^3/2 (ii) x^5(x^1/2) = x^11/2 (iii) 3^-1/5/[3^1/4(3)] = ...
Area of a lot and Radius2/27/2007
  Q: I have two questions for you in which I cannot answer on my homework for the life of me. All help ...
  A: A. have you learned that the total number of degrees in a circle is 360? total no. of radians = ...
Algebra2/16/2007
  Q: I need to help my kids with a Algebra question and can't. Could you please explain how to answer the ...
  A: You can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
algebra word problem2/14/2007
  Q: A large pipe is placed next to a wall and a 1 foot high block is placed 5 feet from the wall to keep ...
  A: That's a neat problem. Assume the origin is at the base of the wall and the center of the circle is ...
algebra2/13/2007
  Q: Can you please show me how you are working the problem? 1.4(2n-1)=(6n+4)+1 2.x/2-1=x/5+2 ...
  A: Three lessons you should have learned by now. 1- multiply out terms and then collect like terms 2- ...
Algebra help2/4/2007
  Q: My name is Jessica and I am 36. I am trying to figure out how to do a linear equasion, but can't ...
  A: An example of a linear equation is y = 2x +3 which is the equation for a straight line. In this ...
algerbra...linear systems1/30/2007
  Q: they are like... -3x+6y=24 also -7x+2y=-5 also -6x+3y=-6 -2x-y=1 ...
  A: All of those are straight lines, which take only two points to plot. For example, for -3x+6y=24, ...
PHYSICS1/18/2007
  Q: STONE OF MASS 0.62 FIRED UPWARDS, ANGLE TO GROUND, SPEED 5.5M/S. KE AT MAXIMUM HEIGHT, 2.3J. HOW DO ...
  A: Since KE = (1/2)mv^2, v at max. height = 2.72m/s. Since the vertical velocity at max. height = 0, ...
solving for x1/17/2007
  Q: I appreciate it! I also have a couple more questions... 1) 3(x+4)-5(x+3)=4(x-7)+4 2) 2x-1 - ...
  A: 1) As before, multiply out and then combine terms 3x+12 -5x-15 = 4x-28 +4 -6x = -21 so x = 21/6 = ...
solving for x1/16/2007
  Q: I am helping my sister with her math. Can you show me how to solve these problems. PLEASE HELP!! 1) ...
  A: First, combine terms 1) -1.4x = -2.31 so x = 1.65 2) 3-2x-4+5x+3 = 6-x+x 3x = 4 so x = 4/3 or 1.3333 ...
confused!!!!1/13/2007
  Q: I dont understand graphing linear equations or slope- intercept form.
  A: The standard equation for a straight line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. ...
math1/1/2007
  Q: explain how you got these answers especially the second onex to the second - 2x-24 ? i have problems ...
  A: Well, you can look at it and see that the factors have to b (x+a) and (x+b) where ab = -24. So a ...
trig question12/27/2006
  Q: A ship captain at sea uses a sextant to sight an angle of elevation of 37° to the top of a ...
  A: Here's how I would work it. Let x = distance from the base of the lighthouse at the second sighting ...
Bill and Allison ¦D12/27/2006
  Q: Ok, so here's how it is. This kid, Bill, is two times as old as Allison was four years ago. In six ...
  A: Solving it is no problem. Just re-write the second one as (A+6)/2 +4 = B = 2(A-4) and solve for A. ...
algebra12/15/2006
  Q: solve by factoring 3xsquared+x+2=0 I think the answer is 4,-6
  A: First of all, you can check to see if 4 and -6 are correct. If x=4 you have 3(16)+4+2 = 54 If x=-6, ...
Math Help By 5 PM Today12/13/2006
  Q: I have a few questions 1.) Solve for x by completing the square: x squared + 6x = 2 2.) One leg of ...
  A: 1) x^2 +6x +9 = 11 (x+3)^2 = 11, x = -3 +/- (11)^1/2 2) (x-2)^2 +5^2 = x^2 so x = 29/4 and the ...
Pythagorean Therom12/7/2006
  Q: I am an 8th grade student and I'm having trouble with the Pythagorean Therom. I want to know what is ...
  A: The Pythagorean Theorem applies to right triangles, ones that have a 90 degree angle and two smaller ...
Algebra12/4/2006
  Q: Completing The Square 1.2x^2 -3x + 1 =0 How many x- intercerpts the parabola has and whether its ...
  A: 1. 2x^2 -3x +9/8 = 1/8 [(2^1/2)x -(3/4)(2^1/2)]^2 = 1/8 x = (3/4) +/-(1/4) x = 1, 1/2 You could have ...
Algebra12/1/2006
  Q: 1. Complete the square x^2 - 6x = 16 2. Use quadratic formula to solve. Leave irrational roots in ...
  A: 1. x^2-6x+9 = 16+9 (x-3)^2 = 25 x-3 = +/-5 so x = 2,8 2. x = [4 +/-(16+60)^1/2]/6 = [4 ...
Algebra help11/27/2006
  Q: Hey I'm Tori, thanks for the help, ohh I'm in the 10th grade. #1 Tank A contains 32 gal. of ...
  A: #1 let x= gal. of 25% alcohol and y= gal of 40% alcohol. x+y = 40 and 0.25x+0.40y = 0.30(40) so x = ...
algebra11/27/2006
  Q: -------------------------------------------Multiply a^4b^2*ab^3 Which of the ordered pairs are ...
  A: a^5b^5 x-y=4, is it too much trouble to try the ...
Graphing11/15/2006
  Q: Given a line containing the points (1,3), (2,4), and (3,5) determine the slope-intercepts form of ...
  A: All three of these points are on the same straight line and it only takes two points to find the ...
algebra11/14/2006
  Q: Hey man Im having a really hard time with this system: x^2 + 12xy + 6y^2 = 130 y^2 - x^2 - 5/6xy = ...
  A: I don't see any easy way to solve these. You could try graphing them. The first equation is an ...
ellipse11/14/2006
  Q: I was working on ellipses, and they were doing two distances, and a a constant multiplied by two. ...
  A: the standard equation for an ellipse is (x-h)^2/a^2 +(y-k)^2/b^2 = 1 or (y-k)^2/a^2 +(x-h)^2/b^2 = ...
Physics11/12/2006
  Q: Find the distance function s(t) if the acceleration function is given by the following formula, and ...
  A: whenever you integrate without limits you have to add a constant and that's why you have an initial ...
algebra 211/12/2006
  Q: I am having a hard time understanding how to graph systems such as x=7-2y y=3x and determining ...
  A: x = 7-2y or y = 3x are both equations for straight lines. It only takes two points to plot a ...
algebra11/5/2006
  Q: ------------------------------------------- -----Question-----write the equation of the line with ...
  A: the standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. so you ...
algebra11/3/2006
  Q: what is the point slope graphing method and can you give an example?
  A: The standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept, such as y ...
college algebra11/2/2006
  Q: I have looked everywhere for an example(s) involving investments with system of linear equations and ...
  A: #1) let x = amt. invested at 5% and y = amt. at 10% then x+y = 200000 and 0.05x +0.10y = 17000, ...
algebra11/2/2006
  Q: 1.Find the value of N in the equation 6.2n - 3.7n = 85+45 A.13.13 B.16 C.52 D.325 ...
  A: 1. First of all, combine terms to get 2.5n = 130. You can multiply or divide both sides of an ...
algebra11/1/2006
  Q: ------------------------------------------- -----Question-----Graph each of the following ...
  A: For clarity you need to write it y = (3/4)x +2. That's the equation for a straight line and it only ...
Graph and Analyze Linear Functions10/29/2006
  Q: The solutions of line m are (3, 3), (5, 5), (15, 15), (34, 34), (678, 678), and (1234, 1234). The ...
  A: You only need two points to determine a line. The standard equation for a line is y =mx+b where m ...
percentages10/26/2006
  Q: so 5% is 1.05, 10% is 2.10, 15% is what? and 20% is 2.20so 20% is 2.05, 15% is 3.05 and 20% is 4.05? ...
  A: I just realized that there are two ways to look at what you were asking. 1.05 is 5% of 21 so 2.10 ...
Algebra10/24/2006
  Q: median, and mode? if you could that would be nice so I hope you can :)
  A: Generally, if the last number is 5 or greater you round up. So 16.75 becomes 16.8 and 17.74 becomes ...
story problem inequalities10/23/2006
  Q: I have some questions that are based on the following information. I would appreciate your answers ...
  A: a. C <= 300 b. A(mount) <= 400 If you optimize the number of cages used and the amount of money ...
physics10/22/2006
  Q: ------------------------------------------- What is a hypotenuse and what is a adjacent side? Also ...
  A: How can you take physics without having had trigonometry? Can you draw a right triangle? If the ...
physics10/22/2006
  Q: I do not understand the whole sin and cos thing. I have a question I am stuck on and I have to ...
  A: Yes, you need a calculator or a table of sine values which we had to use before the days of ...
algebra10/20/2006
  Q: 3k-5=7k-21 I thought I understood when I left school, but I guess I didn.t Thanks
  A: You can add or subtract the same quantity on both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
trigonometry10/19/2006
  Q: Which of the following angles are coterminal with 80? 800, -100, -280, 280 Can you please explain ...
  A: Put the angles on a graph and you will see that 800 = 2(360) +80. 80 degrees and 800 degrees are ...
word problem10/18/2006
  Q: 1. A coffee shop wishes to sell a blend of a $2.50 per pound tea with a $3.25 per pound tea to ...
  A: 1. Let x = lbs. of $2.50 tea and y = lbs. of $3.25 tea. Then x+y = 75 and 2.50x +3.25y = 3.00(75) ...
coordinate geometry/algebra10/17/2006
  Q: sorry im going to try and make this understandable because i cant copy a table into here so i will ...
  A: The standard equation for a line is y = mx+b. It only takes two points to determine a straight line. ...
algebra 210/11/2006
  Q: 9x+5y-z=-11 6x+4y+2z=2 2x-2y+4z=4
  A: First of all, divide the 2nd and 3rd eqns. by 2 to get 3x+2y+z = 1 and x-y+2z = 2 Now pick a ...
Word Problems10/7/2006
  Q: I don't mean to be a pain, but i'm not sure I understand the answer to question one. Could you ...
  A: If the distance is directly proportional to the square of the time, then the equation is S = at^2 ...
Algebra! My Last Test! Help!10/3/2006
  Q: I'm stumped on these questions. I just don't get these problems. Could you please Help? For this ...
  A: x^2 -x = 1 x^2 -x +1/4 = 1+1/4 (x-1/2)^2 = 5/4 x-1/2 = +/-(1/2)5^1/2 x = 1/2 +/-(1/2)5^1/2 Surely ...
factoring9/11/2006
  Q: Can this be factored? Because I can't factor it. Its from my textbook. My textbook wants me to solve ...
  A: re-write it as f(x) = x^3+20x^2+133x+294. if x=a is a solution then f(a) = 0. in this case, ...
Chemistry and Algebra 28/16/2006
  Q: I guess I was looking for something that could help me link the 2 more directly as I will be ...
  A: When you took chemistry didn't you use the ideal gas law, van der Waals's equation, calculate the ...
help me......8/13/2006
  Q: can you pls hel me with this qustion? "using trigonometric ratios, find the degree measure of the ...
  A: A rhombus is a parallelogram with equal sides. Since the perimeter is the sum of four sides, each ...
probability8/8/2006
  Q: Question 1: A number cube is rolled and a card is drawn from cards numbered 1-14. Find the number of ...
  A: 1) 6 possible numbers, 14 possible cards, 84 possible outcomes. 2) the prime numbers are ...
surface area8/8/2006
  Q: The Khafre pyramid in Egypt has a square base that is 214.5 meters on each side, a height of 143.5 ...
  A: First of all, your scale is 300:1 so you divide each dimension by 300 to get the size of your model. ...
Word Problem Help8/6/2006
  Q: I can't seem to figure these out; however, I think I am headed in the right direction. Can you help ...
  A: 1) You have two equations, two unknowns, so you can solve for x and y. Since x = 5+y, you have ...
Algebra Math Help8/5/2006
  Q: The problems are written correctly; however, I will write them again in parenthesis. Reduce to ...
  A: b) you need to write it 3/(4c+2) -(c-4)/(2c^2+c) -5/(6c) so the LCD is 6c(2c+1) and you have ...
Algebra Math Help8/5/2006
  Q: Reduce to lowest terms. Show all work performed. a) x-1/x^2-x-12 = x+4/x^2+5x+6 b) 3/4c+2 - ...
  A: a) for clarity, you need to write it (x-1)/(x^2-x-12) = (x+4)/(x^2+5x+6) x^2-x-12 = (x-4)(x+3) ...
HOW TO SOLVE THIS???8/2/2006
  Q: how do i write an equetion of the line for these 4 questions a(7.4) m=5 b(-3.-2) m=-1/2 c(3,-2) and ...
  A: The standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. 1. 4 = ...
Algebra - 35 yrs old8/1/2006
  Q: 6.6 #64. 4w-1/3w+6 - w-1/3 = w-1/w+2 6.7 #40. c+3/c-1 = c+2/c-3
  A: 6.6 For clarity, you need to write it (4w-1)/(3w+6) -(w-1)/3 = (w-1)/(w+2) The LCD is 3(w+2) so if ...
Algebra - 35 yrs old8/1/2006
  Q: ¡¤ 6.6 Solve each equation. # 64) 4w ¨C 1 - w ¨C 1 = w ¨C 1 3w + 6 3 w + 2 ...
  A: 6.6 and 6.7 Try writing them like 4w/(3w+6) so I can understand them 6.8 let w = wind speed time = ...
changing the subject7/27/2006
  Q: Could you please define the term "to the correct number of significant figures"? Please provide ...
  A: The number of significant figures indicates how accurately you know a value. 8 has one sig fig, 15 ...
Advanced Slope7/25/2006
  Q: CAN U HELP ME USING THIS AS EXAMPLE 1.y = -5x + ½ The slope of this line is ½ True False ...
  A: 1. the standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. so m = ...
Algebra7/21/2006
  Q: I'm 35 Could you please work the problems out so I can see how you do it. • 5.4. Factor each ...
  A: 5.4 3x^2 -17x +10 = (3x-2)(x-5) 5.5 2(2a+1)(8a-3) 5.6 8w^2 +2w +1 = (4w-1)(2w+1) so w = 1/4, -1/2 ...
Finding pos and neg integers for a polynomial7/21/2006
  Q: I am having some difficulty with the following problem. How do you find all positive and negative ...
  A: The two factors have to be of the form (2h-a) and (h+c). If you multiply those together you get ...
Solving systems of linear equations7/20/2006
  Q: ------------------------- 1)Find the LCD 1/5x-10 and 3/2x-4 2)solve for "m":t=mg-mf A)t(g+f) ...
  A: 1) I presume you mean 1/(5x-10) and 3/(2x-4) so the LCD = 10(x-2) 2. m = t/(g-f), was that so hard? ...
Determining Volume and Surface Area7/20/2006
  Q: and I am 18. I am having difficulty answering this::: The Khafre pyramid in Egypt has a square ...
  A: So your model has a square base that is 71.5 cm on each side, a height of 47.83 cm, and a slant side ...
Algebra7/18/2006
  Q: Help! I am so frustrated with these problems. I have been trying to work them out for 4 hours. What ...
  A: 1. From the 1st eq. x = 23-3y Put that into the 2nd eq. to get 3(23-3y) -2y = 3 Solve for y and then ...
Third equation of motion7/17/2006
  Q: I have a physics book by Peter Urone. I don't understand how to obtain the third equation of motion ...
  A: You don't have the first equation quite right. S = (Vav)t where Vav is the average velocity for ...
math!!!Algebra..im stuck plzzz help..thank u sooo much7/16/2006
  Q: (15 years old) solve for X: 3x+6=9-2x 3x+6-2x=9-2x 3x+6-2x-5=9-2x+3 x/2+3x=10 x/2+3x+5=10 ...
  A: Let's look at your first equation. 3x+6 = 9-2x You can add or subtract a quantity from both sides of ...
Graphing7/12/2006
  Q: Find the slope of the line y=x-2 Can't seem to understand the slope
  A: Do you understand a ski slope? If you'd plot the line you would see that it increases at a 45 ...
algebra help7/11/2006
  Q: These are some problems that I've difficulty solving, please help. 1. Solve: 6x+4(3x-2)=6x+2 2. ...
  A: 1. Just multiply out and collect terms 6x +12x -8 = 6x +2 so 12x = 10 and x = 5/6 2. 10(x+5)(x-4) 3. ...
Geometric series7/11/2006
  Q: What is Sn of the geometric series with a1=4, an=256, and n=4? A)84 B)260 C)336 D)340 I did this ...
  A: No, you don't understand geometric series. If the first term is 4 then the next terms are 4r, ...
Algebra7/11/2006
  Q: I'm having a hard time trying to solve this, please help me... For the function f(x)=3(x-1)/(x²-4) ...
  A: a) they didn't do domains when I took algebra b) x=1 c) x=1 e) at x=2 and x=-2 f) I can't graph it ...
algebra7/10/2006
  Q: how do you solve 2x+3=9 i am 34 years old
  A: you can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
Algebra Questions7/9/2006
  Q: Given a line containing the points (1,4), (2,7), and (3,10) determine the slope-intercept form of ...
  A: the standard equation for a line is y = mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. since ...
Algebra Questions7/8/2006
  Q: In most businesses, increasing prices of their product can have a negative effect on the number of ...
  A: 1) Let I = income and n = no. of $0.25 increases I = (800-40n)(2.25+0.25n) = 1800+110n-10n^2 This is ...
Algebra7/8/2006
  Q: I am 20 years old and I am a math tutor. I am having difficulty teaching my student about graphing ...
  A: well, you can always change it to 5y = 2+7x but that's not really necessary for graphing. just put ...
Algebra II polynomials7/6/2006
  Q: 1) How many imaginary zeros does the function f(x)=(3x^4)+(2x^3)+(4x)+(7) have? 2)How many ...
  A: 1) you don't have to use parentheses. You can write it f(x) = 3x^4 +2x^3 +4x +7 If x=a is a ...
Elementary Algebra6/28/2006
  Q: these problems needs to be factored completely if you could show me the steps it makes it alot ...
  A: 1. the factors are going to be of the form (ax+b)(cx+d) where you know that ac = 7 and bd = 18 so ...
Algebra help6/27/2006
  Q: Please help me! Find all values of b in the following equations that will give one or more real ...
  A: Let's look at (d) first. Any equation has solutions. In the standard form ax^2 +bx +c = 0, if ...
math6/26/2006
  Q: how do you do 3x+7=3
  A: you can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
Polynomials, square roots & radicals6/21/2006
  Q: How would you explain square roots, cube roots, nth roots, and radicals to a student who is having ...
  A: If you have a number, then there are two equal numbers which, when multiplied together to give that ...
Algebra help6/21/2006
  Q: I really need help with these problems that I don't understand: 1.) Evaluate 8=2x5-24/6x2 ( the ...
  A: 1) I presume you mean 8 = (2x^5-24)/(6x^2) If that's the case, you can re-write it f(x) = 2x^5 ...
algebra help6/20/2006
  Q: I don't understand how to work these problems, please help! 1.) This is a radical equation and the ...
  A: the radical sign is a square root sign and you indicate it as x^1/2, for example. 1)I don't know ...
Factorization6/19/2006
  Q: Now how to we factor this equation: t4 + 10t2 +35t3 +50t +24/t2+7t+12. Thanks
  A: Well, it's easy to factor t^2+7t+12. That's (t+3)(t+4). So you might assume that at least one of ...
Factorization6/19/2006
  Q: ------------------------- How did you divide y+2 into y^3-19y-30 and you get y^2-2y-15. I don't ...
  A: Do you remember how to do long division? This is the same. the first term is y^2 so you multiply ...
Solving equations using balance method6/19/2006
  Q: Help an poor parent... 4(2x -5) = 3x -10 Thank you, Debbie
  A: First of all, multiply the terms out on the left to get 8x -20 = 3x -10 Now, you can add or subtract ...
Algebra6/17/2006
  Q: Please help me solve: Solve for L. S=n/2(a+L) and Solve the inequality. -5x-20<-25 ...
  A: I assume you mean S = (n/2)(a+L) and not S = n/[2(a+L)] so 2S = n(a+L) = na+nL nL = 2S-na and L = ...
Algebra help for the confused!6/15/2006
  Q: Help! These problems are confusing. 1.) x/6 - x/8= 1 ( the slant means division) 2.) x/x-2 - x+1/x ...
  A: 1) multiply each term by 24 to get 4x-3x = 24 so x = 24 2) for clarity you need to write it x/(x-2) ...
equation of line6/15/2006
  Q: Here's two problems I'm having difficulty with for some reason. Please help! Thanks so much! ...
  A: The general form is y=mx+b so you have 3=m+b and 2=-m+b so your equation is y = (1/2)x+5/2 or 2y = ...
inter. & elem. algebra6/14/2006
  Q: 2x=2y+4 i dont understand the steps to these types of questions (solving linear equations.) is ther ...
  A: the standard equation for a straight line is y = mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the ...
Help6/13/2006
  Q: im in algebra 1 and my teacher does not teach us this material and im getting very frustrated heres ...
  A: first of all, multiply out the terms 3x+6 -5x^2 +16x^2 +x^2 +2x = 12x^2 +5x +6 to graph any equation ...
algebra 16/13/2006
  Q: these are some of the problems ive been having trouble with.maybe you can help 1) find the L.C.D. ...
  A: 1) 5ab 2) re-write each of them in standard form, y = mx+b, where m is the slope. a) slope is the ...
simplest radical form6/13/2006
  Q: im supposed to express these in simplest radical form.any ideia? sqrt=square root 1)sqrt 25a^2b^2 ...
  A: you can write sqrt x as x^1/2 1) 5ab 2) 5x(2^1/2) 3) (3/5)^1/2 cannot simplify 4) 18(35^1/2) 5) ...
Problems involving probability and other rational expressions6/11/2006
  Q: I need help on these following problems, I need to know to do the set-up and the first few steps ...
  A: 1. 1/50 +1/x = 1/30 so x = 75 min 2. 1/5 -1/20 = 1/x so x = 20/3 hours 3. 1/3 +1/4 + 1/x so x = 12/7 ...
x,y : p6/11/2006
  Q: these problems are killing me.help 10x^2-30x+20/x^2-1 36x/-12 find the slope and y intercept of ...
  A: 1. 10(x-2)(x-1)/[(x+1)(x-1)] = 10(x-2)/(x+1) 2. -3x 3. re-write it y = (5/2)x -3/2 so the slope = ...
?confused6/11/2006
  Q: ive been stuck on the following problems.can you help:\ for the function f(0)=x^2-2x+1 1. find ...
  A: The function should be f(x) = x^2 -2x +1 1. f(0) = 1 2. x^2 -2x +1 = 0 = (x-1)^2 so x = 1 3. x^2 ...
Algebra 26/8/2006
  Q: I don't know how to solve the following functions: 1.If f(x)=x^2+2x+3 and g(x)=2x-5 solve for ...
  A: 1. g+f(x) = x^2+4x-2, f-g(x) = x^2+8 2a. I presume you mean f(x) = 2^(x+1). I can't graph it for ...
algebra6/6/2006
  Q: please help me with this question-no one can answer it! A pilot, attempting to fly from Middletown ...
  A: You have a triangle with three sides, 200,180 and 35. You want to find the angle opposite the 35 ...
Algebra 2 Simplify6/6/2006
  Q: x^7 - 3x^5 - 2x^6 + 6x^4 + 27x^3 - 81x -54x^2 +162 ------------------------------------------------- ...
  A: the only way to deal with such expressions is to re-write them as f(x) = ...
please can i get help with Algebra and do it step by step!?!6/5/2006
  Q: 1.solve for x. a.0=x+(-12) b.1/4x=12 c.2x-5+5=2x d.2/3x=-4/3 2.simplify a.3(x+1)+4 ...
  A: You can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
trigonometry6/4/2006
  Q: i really need help on thisthe path traveled by a golf ball hit with a 9-iron can be modeled with the ...
  A: B. If you're allowed to use calculus, you can take the derivative, set it equal to 0, and solve for ...
algebra question5/23/2006
  Q: Could you please break down the following for me? I can't find an example on the net: ab/c=d solve ...
  A: you can multiply or divide both sides of an equals sign without changing the result. so you multiply ...
algebra4/26/2006
  Q: 1.) t-2/4-t - t+4/t+4 + t-3/(16-t squared) 2.)(-)5/6 - 9/7x 3.) 8/x+8 - 8/x-8 4.) one printer can ...
  A: 1) It sure would help if you used some parentheses. (t-2)/(4-t) +(-t+4)/(t+4) +(t-3)/[(4+t)(4-t)] ...
algebra4/26/2006
  Q: my name is Ian Sim and I am a freshman in Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire ILL. I am currently ...
  A: 1. Look for a little radical sign over an x. Mine is the second function for the x^2 key. 2. You ...
algebra4/24/2006
  Q: I dont know if you can help me with these problems, but I dont know how to graph these. I can only ...
  A: 1) Put in a value for x, calculate f(x) and plot. For example, f(0) = 4/3, f(1) = 5/4, f(-1) = 3/2, ...
probability4/10/2006
  Q: Sam and Allen have applied for scholarships. The probability that Sam gets a scholarship is 0.89 and ...
  A: Your numbers don't quite add up. If the two probabilities are 0.89 and 0.81, then the probability ...
Simplifying Rational Equations4/4/2006
  Q: Please! I need help answering these 7 questions: 1) -6a/5 * 1/6a^2 2) 8a/7b * 7a^2/-2 3) 5s/-2t * ...
  A: 1) you can also write it (-6a/5)[1/(6a^2)] which = -1/(5a) 2) -4a^3/b 3) -3s^2/t 4) you need to ...
Please Help...... :-)3/23/2006
  Q: I have a couple questions for you again..... sorry I am really trying.... 1) Find the slope that ...
  A: Most of these are variations of the same thing. The standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m ...
algebra3/21/2006
  Q: what is the answer to 3y+3=-3 and how can I not forget how to check the answers?
  A: you can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
milikans experiment3/11/2006
  Q: A negatively charged oil drop in a milikan oil drop apparatus is observed to fall 1.0mm in a time of ...
  A: Well, you obviously have a book containing the equation for the viscous drag. Doesn't it also have ...
algebra3/11/2006
  Q: I have some questions for your review.Thank you! 1)Solve this quadratic inequality: x^2 - x <6 ...
  A: 1) -2 < x < 3 2) x < -2 or x > 2 3)a) -3 < x < 7 b) x^2 ...
Gaussian Elimination, Am I correct?3/8/2006
  Q: Raridon, I found this (solved) problem in my textbook: 2x + y - 3z = 1 5x + 2y - 6z = 5 3x + y + 4z= ...
  A: One way to see if you got the correct answers is to put the values back into the original equations. ...
graphs3/6/2006
  Q: I'm having problems with graphs but I dont know how to post questions on this seeing that you cannot ...
  A: Before the days of graphing calculators we had to do things by hand. You can still do it. Simply ...
Algebra 13/2/2006
  Q: My friend has a son that needs help with math. I tryed to help and found that the best way I can ...
  A: I've been working algebra problems for 60 years and I don't know any specific formulas to list. I'd ...
algebra2/26/2006
  Q: 1.) -3x+y=14 *find the y-intercept of the line. 2.) 5x-20y=0 *find the x- and y- intercepts for the ...
  A: 1) the standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. so ...
Algebra FINAL question2/25/2006
  Q: 1. Write an equation of the direct variation that includes the point 9,-12 Find the slop of the ...
  A: 1. y = -2x+6 7 = m+b and 1 = 10m+b so m= -2/3, b = 23/3 and your equation is 3y = -2x+23 2. for ...
Identical Variables2/15/2006
  Q: How is the answer determined for the following? 10x - 14 = 3x Answer: x = 2
  A: You can subtract or add the same thing to both sides of an equation without changing the result. So ...
algebra2/13/2006
  Q: A ball is thrown into the air in such a way that its height at any time, t, is given by the function ...
  A: h'(t) gives you the velocity of the ball which, of course, is zero at the top of its flight. So ...
logarithmic/exponential forms2/8/2006
  Q: Here are a few questions for you. 1)write the equation in logarithmic form for: a)3^2=9 b)27^2/3=9 ...
  A: Your answer to #3 was not right. You can check it by putting c=2, calculating d and seeing that c^d ...
Help2/6/2006
  Q: For the points P and Q, find (a) the distance d(P,Q) and (b) the coordinates of the midpoint of the ...
  A: 1) diff in x = 6, diff in y = 8, distance = (6^2+8^2)^1/2 = 10; midpoint = -1,-1 2) If you want to ...
algebra help needed2/6/2006
  Q: Your with the following questions would be greatly appreciated, Thank you very much. mark 1.)Of 40L ...
  A: 1) 40(0.75) = 30L 2) let the sides be x, 2x and 2x so 5x=30, x = 6cm 3) time = distance/speed so 32 ...
Algebra2/5/2006
  Q: I need help with completing this square please. 3x^2 -4x -6 = 0 Can you show me the steps so that ...
  A: assume that you need (ax+b)^2 which equals a^2x^2 +2abx +b^2. If you compare terms you'll see that ...
algebra2/4/2006
  Q: I am baffled on these, can you show me how to work them please? -------- v(3x+6) = 4 2.) ...
  A: For the first one all I got was v(3x+6)=4. The only thing you can do with that is solve for v or x. ...
Algebra2/3/2006
  Q: v/v+9 + v/v+1 = 1 Can you please show me how to work this type of problem? I am in way over my ...
  A: First of all, to make it clearer you need to write it v/(v+9) + v/(v+1) = 1 For problems of this ...
please explain2/2/2006
  Q: lesson 26 (11) can you please explain this one to me 3y-y+2y-5=7-2y+5 please explain it step by ...
  A: First of all you combine terms to get 4y-5 = 12-2y You can add or subtract the same thing from both ...
Algebra 21/23/2006
  Q: 1. a+2b+3c=6 b+2c=0 c=2 2. x+y+z=2 x+2z=5 2x+y-z=-1 3. x-3y+2z=11 ...
  A: 1. you can put c=2 in the 2nd eq. to get b = -4. put both of them in the 1st eq. to get a. 2. ...
ALGEBRA1/23/2006
  Q: 1.)FIND THE DECIMAL NOTATION. -5/6 2.)WHATS THE MOST APPROPIATE TRANSLATION OF THE QUESTION. ...
  A: 1) -5/6 = -0.8333 2) a. 45 = 0.23x so x = 195.6 b. 86(100)/90 = 95.56% c. 58(100)/71 = 81.69% 3. ...
I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1/19/2006
  Q: PLEASE GIVE ME HESE ANSWERS BY 2 NITE PLEZZZZZZZZZZZ IT'S DUE 2MARA AT 11:00 AM AND IM FAILING I ...
  A: 1. 5c^2 _2c^2 +3c^2 +4c^2 = 14c^2 2. 15m^3/(5m) = 3m^2 3. (3x)(2x^2y)(2y) = 12x^3y^2 4. n^2 -n -10 ...
solve by graphing1/18/2006
  Q: x+y=6 x-y=2
  A: These are both straight lines. It only takes two points to plot a straight line. So for x+y=6 you ...
ALGEBRA 11/16/2006
  Q: Can you please help me? I am doing substitutions and these are three problems that I cannot solve! I ...
  A: 1. substitute y from the 1st eq. into the 2nd to get 2x+1 = -3x+2, solve for x and then y 2. I ...
solve by completing the square12/16/2005
  Q: -x^+4x-1=0 & m^=2/3m+4/9 ^=square /=franction
  A: You can write them -x^2 +4x -1 = 0 and m^2 = (2/3)m +4/9 1. re-write it x^2 -4x +1 = 0 add 3 to each ...
algebra word problem12/16/2005
  Q: -could you please show me how you arrived at this, I have to work the problem out completely, that ...
  A: When John has caught up with Martina they both will have gone the same distance. since distance = ...
College Algebra12/15/2005
  Q: can you show me how you got these answers...oh and by the way, you're quick! JeannineAn open box ...
  A: I'm not always that prompt but I was logged on to check my mail. I've worked problems like that ...
adding rational expressions12/15/2005
  Q: 2x/x^-16 - 3/x^+8x+16 ^=square /=over
  A: You can write it 2x/(x^2-16) -3/(x^2+8x+16) You need the parentheses because otherwise it could be ...
Algebra12/14/2005
  Q: How would you solve this eguation 7-2n=n-14?
  A: You can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equation without changing the results. ...
find a formula for an for the arithmetic sequence12/1/2005
  Q: an= lower n like nth power but lower a1(1 also lower)a1= 9 a11( 11 lower) a11=14
  A: The standard equation for an arithmetic sequence is a(n) = a0 +dn where a0 is the initial term, n ...
help!11/27/2005
  Q: Two buildings are seperated by an alley. Tom is looking out of a window 60 feet above the ground in ...
  A: If you draw a picture you'll see that you have two triangles with a common side that is the distance ...
algebra11/21/2005
  Q: could you pls show the steps involved in solving these partial fraction decompositions? There are 6 ...
  A: 1. (1-x)/[x(2x+1)] nothing more you can do with that unless you want to split it out to 1/[x(2x+1)] ...
pre-algerbra11/21/2005
  Q: 1.12-4n=4 2. 7+ k/4=9
  A: You can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
Rearranging Equations & Formulae11/17/2005
  Q: I need these for review so I can figure out how to do these on my own. The questions are: Find The ...
  A: The standard equation for a straight line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept So ...
algebra11/13/2005
  Q: Can you answer this? I'm stuck! Find all real zeros of the function f(x)= -4x to the 4th -40x to ...
  A: You can plot the function by putting in values for x, calculating f(x) and then plotting f(x) vs. x. ...
algebra11/13/2005
  Q: #1- investement of 27,000.00 in 2 bonds 7% and 9% how much is invested in each if annual income frm ...
  A: 1. Let x = amt. invested at 7% and y = amt. invested at 9%. Then x+y = 27000 and 0.07x +0.09y = 2130 ...
"Regarding Help with College Algebra on Solving Matrices"11/11/2005
  Q: Raridon, Good evening. I am contacting you to ask if you can help me with some difficulty ...
  A: Well, I don't know what MathCAD does but you can solve these equations using determinants or the old ...
transverse waves11/6/2005
  Q: why can transverse waves be thought of as two waves a wave in time and a wave in space?
  A: It's really just one wave but you can consider it mathematically two ways. Have you been to a beach ...
help11/3/2005
  Q: here in Venezuela my son is begining to study 1st. year of high school, he is 12 and in order to ...
  A: Here in the US we have mathematics competition for 7th and 8th graders called MathCounts. You can ...
physics10/21/2005
  Q: inelastic & elastic collisons, formulas that I can't break down. These are for extra credit in my ...
  A: It's a little confusing because of the way you wrote them. Ordinarily, f and i are subscripts, not ...
Net Force10/20/2005
  Q: I'm clueless in Physis: Can you help me find the Net Force of an object: Find the net force by a ...
  A: Forces are vector quantities which means they have both magnitude and direction and have to be added ...
graphing10/19/2005
  Q: The graph of a quadratic function can have 0, 1, or 2 x intercepts. How can you predict the number ...
  A: a quadratic equation has the form ax^2 +bx +c = 0 calculate the radical b^2 -4ac. if that is zero, ...
Trig10/17/2005
  Q: Give an exact value and draw a reference triangle 1) Sin(inverse of cos3/4) 2) Cos(inverse ...
  A: You can write the inverse of cos(3/4) as cos^-1(3/4). It simply means "what angle has a cosine of ...
Graph formula10/17/2005
  Q: I'm working with a scatter graph with trend line. Formula for trend line is the folloiwng: y = ...
  A: That's a straight line so there's no problem calculating where the vertical lines intersect the ...
algebra help, asap10/12/2005
  Q: I have a few questions please. 1.) for #1, graph the system of equations. 2y+x=2 x-y=5 ...
  A: 1. They're both straight lines. It only takes two points to draw a straight line. Pick a value for ...
Algebra 210/12/2005
  Q: Ok this is a tuffy so here goes! x-y+z=10 x(squared) + y(squared) + z(squared)=100 x(cubed) + ...
  A: You could have written them x-y+z=10 x^2 +y^2 +z^2 = 100 x^3 +y^3 +z^3 = 500 I don't believe it can ...
------------------------- ...10/5/2005
  Q: When factoring a trinomial, why is it necessary to write the trinomial is 4 terms? (Iam an algebra ...
  A: I just made that one up and it can't be factored. Look at x^3 -2x^2 -5x +6 = 0 re-write it as f(x) ...
algebra-slopes9/22/2005
  Q: solve and graph x + 3y=6
  A: the standard equation for a line is y=mx+b so if you re-write that you get y = (-1/3)x +2 and the ...
Solve by using the quadratic formula9/18/2005
  Q: 1) 3(x squared-4)-5x=o 2) x squared /2= 11- 3x/4 3) x squared-2x=3 4) If the square of a ...
  A: 1) 3(x^2 -4) -5x = 3x^2 -5x -12 = 0 = (3x+4)(x-3) so x = 3, -4/3 2) x^2/2 = 11 -3x/4 so 2x^2 +3x-44 ...
algrebra8/29/2005
  Q: A cubic model for the yearly worldwide carbon emissions is W=-0.054x^3+289x^2+739x+1576 where W is ...
  A: I don't know what synthetic division has to do with it. You can just put in x=50 and evaluate W = ...
algebra8/29/2005
  Q: ------------------------- thanks so much it's been 15 years since i've taken algebra. just a few ...
  A: The standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. Put in ...
algebra8/29/2005
  Q: the equation of a line passing through each given points with the indicated slope.give results in ...
  A: The standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. Since ...
math/algebra8/27/2005
  Q: ok...lets cut the crap... i have typing in my questions and people keep on writeing back "SORRY bla ...
  A: 5. Let the numbers be x and y. Then x+y = 25 and 7y-3x = 15. So the numbers are x=16 and y=9 8. You ...
physics8/14/2005
  Q: A square piece of each side 'a'units long is heated from 0 degree centegrade to t degree ...
  A: You can't do that. You lost the "t". L = L0(1+at) where a=alpha area = L^2 = [L0(1+at)]^2 = ...
Quadratic equation....8/4/2005
  Q: Find the equation of the axis of symmetry and the coordinates of the vertex of the graph of each ...
  A: A quadratic function is what you have - one variable is a function of the square of the other ...
graphing a system of equations7/27/2005
  Q: how would i graph this system of equations.. 3x+y=-4 6x+2y=-8 thank you
  A: Both of these are straight lines. It only takes two points to determine a straight line. So put in ...
graphing a system of equations.7/26/2005
  Q: how would i graph: x+2y=3 3x-y=-5 And how many solutions does this have? thanks
  A: Both of these are straight lines. It only takes two points to draw a straight line. So you put in ...
graphing7/24/2005
  Q: i'm not sure how to graph x+y=4 x+y=9 Thank you so much for the help!
  A: These are both straight lines. It only takes two points to determine a straight line. So you put ...
chemistry7/14/2005
  Q: what dooes phospate mineral function do? and Mercury? Thank You.
  A: There are different phosphate minerals from which the element phosphorus is obtained. Phosphorus is ...
simplifying polynomials7/5/2005
  Q: 1)(5k2+3k-2)-(8k+7k+2)+(10k2+9k-5) 2)(3/4x4+1/8x2-3/16)+(5/4x2+7/8x+5/16) ...
  A: 1) Clear out the () and combine terms 5k^2 +3k -2 -8k -7k -2 +10k^2 +9k -5 = 15k^2 -12k -9 2) I ...
algebra help6/30/2005
  Q: what is 4x-5<2(x-3)
  A: 4x-5 < 2x-6 you can add or subtract the same thing from both sides without changing the inequality ...
on beyond quadratic6/29/2005
  Q: I have one student who is extremely bright and always asks the most intriguing questions. When I was ...
  A: I don't know of any formula. The way I solve equations like that is to re-write them as f(x) = ...
algebra - graphing6/21/2005
  Q: hey,i dont at all know how to graph 4x+2y=6 x-y=3 I dont even know if its one question or two, its ...
  A: You have two straight lines. It only takes two points to graph a straight line. Re-write the 1st ...
half lives6/21/2005
  Q: If a scientist purifies 1.0 gram of radium-226, how many years must pass before only 0.50 gram of ...
  A: The half-life of Ra-226 is 1600 years. The definition of half-life is the time for one half of a ...
Birthday paradox6/8/2005
  Q: What is the probability that at least two people from 24 people have the same birthday? (Assume 365 ...
  A: You have to calculate the probability that none of the people have the same birthday and then ...
MATH ALGEBRA5/17/2005
  Q: I AM DOING A PROJECT FOR MY CLASS AND I HAVE TO INCLUDE A GRAPH AND TABLE IN MY PAPER. THE GRAPH ...
  A: A graph is simply a plot of one variable against another. For example, you could measure the ...
algebra5/11/2005
  Q: please show me work..please 1.If Sally can paint a house in 4 hours, and John can paint the same ...
  A: 1. 1/4 +1/6 = 1/x so x = 12/5 hours 2. x(0.8) = 12590, solve for x 3. S+S+6+S+11 = 41, S = 8 years ...
Algebra5/11/2005
  Q: I'm trying to figure out (x-2y) to the third power. Can you help me? Thanks!
  A: Sure, just multiply them together, (x-2y)(x-2y)(x-2y). multiply the first two and you get ...
algebra4/22/2005
  Q: solve the equations. Please show me how you found the answer step by step. 1. (1/27)^2x+1 = 9^3x-6 ...
  A: 1. To be clear you need to write this (1/27)^(2x+1) = 9^(3x-6) (2x+1)log(1/27) = (3x-6)log(9) so x ...
history of algebra4/19/2005
  Q: For variables, why is the “known” variable, x. What is so special about x. What is the origin of the ...
  A: There's nothing special about "x". You could use any variable. Somehow, "x" has become associated ...
Identifying non-linear equations4/18/2005
  Q: 3x^2 + 5x + 3y^2 + 4y + 7 = 0 How do I find out whether the equation is a parabola, circle, ...
  A: A parabola would have only one variable squared. A circle would be symmetric. A hyperbola would have ...
math4/18/2005
  Q: determine the amplitude and period of each function. 1)y= cos 4 x 2)y= 5 cos 2 pi x 3)y= -3 cos 1/3 ...
  A: The standard equation is y = Acos[(2pi/T)x +B] where A is the amplitude, T is the period and B is ...
algebra4/18/2005
  Q: Part 1: Exponential Decay Did the whales swim or walk to Michigan??? In the late 1920s and early ...
  A: 1. A = 918e^(-0.693t/T) where T = half-life 2. 838 = 918e^(-0.693t/5730) so t = 754 years 3. 841 = ...
math4/11/2005
  Q: Determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function. (1)y=sin ...
  A: The standard equation is Y= Asin[(2pi/T)x +B] where A is the amplitude, T is the period and B is the ...
algebra help4/3/2005
  Q: Your question was if A= -1 -5 -8 and B= -6 8 1 0 9 5 -2 4 6 -9 -4 2 ...
  A: I would assume you had learned how to evaluate a determinant or you wouldn't have been given these ...
math4/1/2005
  Q: .. i have a few questions here... Find the exact value of each of the remaining trigonometric ...
  A: It's called theta, the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet. Mathematicians and physicists use a lot of ...
algebra3/31/2005
  Q: I'm extremely sorry about the hard to understand questions on the previous question, the computer ...
  A: 18^1/2 +50^1/2 = 3(2^1/2) +5(2^1/2) = 8(2^1/2) 48^1/2 -27^1/2 = 4(3^1/2) -3(3^1/2) = 3^1/2 2(8^1/2) ...
trignometry word problem-ship3/31/2005
  Q: 1) a ship proceeds on a course of 280 degrees for 3 hours at a speed of 12 knots, then changes to a ...
  A: I presume you know about sines and cosines. Think of the ship's course as a vector that you need to ...
math3/30/2005
  Q: These are acute angles and sin and cos are given. use identities to find tan, scs, sec, and cot. ...
  A: 1) tan=3/4, csc=5/3, sec=5/4, cot=4/3 2) You need to write it (5^1/2)/3 tan=2(5^1/2)/5, csc=3/2, ...
math3/28/2005
  Q: I am in way over my head with this math.these problems are very hard for me if you can get these i ...
  A: complimentary angles add up to 90 degrees supplementary angles add up to 180 degrees 1) comp = 5, ...
algebra3/28/2005
  Q: ------------------------- Please asssist with the following: * Solve each equation: 1) square root ...
  A: You need to use parentheses 1) I presume you mean (5x+1)^1/2 = 7-x square both sides to get 5x+1 = ...
derive3/23/2005
  Q: (ax)squared+bx+c=0 drive to get -b+ square root of b + 4ac - all over 2a
  A: re-write it as x^2 +(b/a)x = -c/a complete the square by adding [b/(2a)]^2 to each side to get x^2 ...
algebra3/20/2005
  Q: graph the equationwith the y-intercept 3x-4. use the coordinate plane at the right.
  A: Your question is not clear. Do you mean y=3x-4? This is a straight line. It only takes two points ...
law of sines3/17/2005
  Q: 1) how many different triangles PQR can be constructed using the given information? a. p=5, q=4, ...
  A: 1)a. can't do it. 4/sin(74) = 5/sin(P) and sin(P) > 1 b. Q = 20.3 degrees and 3rd angle = 136.7 ...
Need some help on college algebra3/14/2005
  Q: 1. IF F(X) = 16 -x squared and g (x) = 4- x. find (f-g), (x) 2. solve z cubed - 4z squared - 15 z + ...
  A: Here's some of them. For a few, the question was not clear. 1. f(x)-g(x) = 12-x^2+x 2. 4-i is also ...
expressions algebra3/10/2005
  Q: 12n+2-3n=5-(n-2)
  A: First of all, you combine terms to get 9n+2 = 7-n You can add or subtract the same thing from both ...
pre algebra3/8/2005
  Q: -8=-3m+2+5m
  A: You can add or subtract the same thing to both sides of an equals sign without changing the answer. ...
Polynomial3/7/2005
  Q: 2 questions actually... :) 1. x4-x3+x-1=0 DO I factor by dividing two sect. ie (x4+x3)+... Cannot ...
  A: 1. No, you factor it by finding factors. Re-write it as f(x) = x^4-x^3+x-1 pick some value for x and ...
solving system of equations with 3 variables2/27/2005
  Q: I'm in the matrices unit of my course however we have to solve for three variables using system of ...
  A: I assume you know how to evaluate matrices and determinants. the denominator determinant is 2 1 2 1 ...
algebra... test tomorrow.. help!!2/27/2005
  Q: I have to solve the following equation to the nearest 0.1 5-x(cubed) = 2x (squared) ...
  A: 1. re-write it as f(x) = x^3 +2x^2 -5 If a value of x is a solution, f(x) = 0 f(0) = -5 f(1) = -2 ...
circuits2/27/2005
  Q: Ok I have got a circuit with three cells cell 1 has an emf of 6v and a internal ressistance of 2 ...
  A: I presume all of these are simply connected together in a single series circuit. If so, you almost ...
Mathematics2/23/2005
  Q: Respected Sir, Assalamoalekum, Sir my question is: "What is the value of zero ...
  A: 0! does equal 1. It comes from a gamma function in higher mathematics. Even more interesting is ...
algebra2/21/2005
  Q: Struggling really bad with these problems! 1)the rock will be 99ft high after 1.5 seconds after its ...
  A: 1) a) find the no. of seconds first t = 90/32 = 2.8125 s H = v0t -(1/2)gt^2 = 90(2.8125) ...
factoring a cubic2/20/2005
  Q: I understand what you did to the previous cubed power with grouping, but you can't use that for ...
  A: The trick is to find one factor. Write it f(x) = x^3 +x^2 +x -3 then put in values of x until you ...
algebra2/16/2005
  Q: I'm trying to solve these followign problems for a week, but I can't figure it out. 1. A balloon, in ...
  A: 1 a) r(t) = 3t b) V(t) = 36(pi)t^3 c) V(3) = 3054 in^3 d) 12000 = 36(pi)t^3 so t = 4.73s 2 a) r(t) = ...
Two problems2/15/2005
  Q: THE first question is how to add vectors? The second question is how to graph a quadratic equation? ...
  A: Usually you break each vector into its x and y components, add the x components, add the y ...
equations2/15/2005
  Q: please explain 3-4b=10b+10 also 7d-13=3d+7 and one more please 12+1.5a=3a
  A: You can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an equals sign without changing the ...
Algebra 22/10/2005
  Q: I was wondering if you know how to simplify expressions with fractional exponents? If so would you ...
  A: 1. It's only a square root sign if there's no number in front. In this case, it's a cube root which ...
hard polynomials2/8/2005
  Q: (x^3-1)/(x-1) I know the answer is x^2 +x +1,however I don't understand how to get that. One reason ...
  A: Your teacher was right. You can do it like regular long division. x into x^3 gives you x^2 so you ...
circuits2/6/2005
  Q: A circuit was set up to investigate the current through a 15 ohm resistor with applied pd .a 6 volt ...
  A: With the rheostat in series it can go from 0 to 45 ohms. With the value at 0, the whole 6 volt ...
circuits2/6/2005
  Q: A circuit was set up to investigate the current through a 15 ohm resistor with applied pd .a 6 volt ...
  A: I assume the rheostat was in series with the 6 volt supply and the resistor. In that case, the ...
I cant get the answer2/1/2005
  Q: Problem : X+1/2 < 1/8 My answer is X < -3
  A: You can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an inequality without changing the answer. ...
USING THE ADDITION METHOD1/31/2005
  Q: Can you help with the below equations? I learned to do the addition method but now the x and y ...
  A: The order of the variables doesn't matter. 1) multiply the first equation by 2 to get 6x-4y=2. add ...
algebra1/29/2005
  Q: 1) by just looking at an equation, how do you find the x-intercept of a function? how do you find ...
  A: 1) To find the x-intercept, set y=0. To find the y-intercept, set x=0. 2) the equation for a line ...
algebra1/29/2005
  Q: 1)Two cars leave Baton Rouge at the same time and travel east on I-10. One travels at a constant ...
  A: 1) Since the difference in speed is 8mph, each hour they get 8 miles further apart. Therefore, they ...
algebra1/28/2005
  Q: 1)it says ina few sentences , describe when we interpret the slope, what is that we are describing? ...
  A: 1) the slope is the rate of change of one variable with respect to another. For a straight line, ...
algebra1/28/2005
  Q: 1. Can every line be written in slope-intercept form? Explain. 2. Does every line have two distinct ...
  A: 1. yes, y = mx+b 2. no, a vertical or horizontal line will have only one intercept. 3. no, any ...
algebra1/28/2005
  Q: find each formula fro the specified variable. 1) S=2LW + 2WH + 2HL + for H 2) S = 2pirh + 2pir^2 for ...
  A: 1) H = (S-2LW)/(2W+2L) 2) h = (S-2pir^2)/(2pir) 3) what h? 1) L = 2W-3 and 2L+2W = 54 so W=10 and ...
Cot, Csc, Sec1/23/2005
  Q: sorry, i forgot to include this with the problem 0 < x < (pi/2) does that mean "x" has to be in ...
  A: If you have 0 < x < pi/2, that generally means to give the answer in radians. So for csc(x) = 5, ...
Cot, Csc, Sec1/23/2005
  Q: If tan(x) = -5/12 and tan(x) also equals (sin(x))/(cos(x)), then how come sin(x) does't equal ±5 and ...
  A: Draw a right triangle with sides x and y and hypotenuse r. Consider the angle that is opposite side ...
Cot, Csc, Sec1/23/2005
  Q: I need to check something. When i click cos^-1 on my computer is that giving me the value for Sec, ...
  A: cos^-1(x) does not equal sec(x) that's [cos(x)]^-1 when you put in a number and hit cos^-1(x)(called ...
finding the coordinates of a point1/22/2005
  Q: Followup To Question - BC and AD are diameters of a circle. The coordinates are A(-3, 5) B(3, ...
  A: Well, I could have but I didn't need to do so in this case since it was so simple. You can see that ...
trignometric functions1/22/2005
  Q: find the exact value of each expression or state that the value is undefined. 1) a. cos 120º b. ...
  A: Don't you have a calculator, or a table of trig functions? 1) a) cos 120 = -cos 60 = -0.5 b) sec 120 ...
algebra1/19/2005
  Q: find an equation of the line satisfying the given conditions, giving it in slope-intercept form if ...
  A: the standard equation for a line is y = mx+b where m is the slope. 1. for x+3y=5, m = -1/3 4 = ...
Graphs1/6/2005
  Q: Solve 1. y = 2x and y= -x +3 2. y= 10 + 0.1x and y = 5 + 0.2x
  A: These are all straight lines. If you want to solve them using graphs, it only takes two points to ...
Hyperbolic functions1/3/2005
  Q: Can hyperbolic functions be defined on the basis of geometry, like trigonometric functions are ...
  A: If you go to a dictionary, you can find the following: hyperbolic function - any of a set of six ...
geometry12/19/2004
  Q: Quadrilateral JAME has vertices J(2,-2),A(8,-1),M(9,3), and E(3,2). Prove that quadrilateral Jame is ...
  A: There's more than one way to get the area but a simple method is as follows: Draw the rectangle ...
echelon methods?12/8/2004
  Q: I am trying to solve this problem from the book and I just am having trouble compairing it to thier ...
  A: I've never heard of row echelon but you can certainly use determinants to solve the equations. ...
Story problem with system of inequalities12/6/2004
  Q: A furniture company can obtain at most 8000 board feet of oak lumber for making round and ...
  A: They can make 160 round tables but could only store 154 of them. They can make 100 rectangular ...
proportional reasoning and probability11/29/2004
  Q: 1).The actual distance from Fargo, ND to Minneapolis, MN is 240 miles. If the scale in a map is 1 ...
  A: I'll set them up and you can do the arithmetic 1) 1/20 = x/240, solve for x 2) 298000000(0.067) = ...
Algebra 111/9/2004
  Q: Questions : Graph the equation if neccessary, write the equation in slope-intercept form first. 1) ...
  A: Slope-intercept form is y=mx+b all are already in slope-intercept form except for 11) y = 3x+8 and ...
algebra 2 word problem10/28/2004
  Q: A man goes to the bank to cash a check. The teller "interchanges" the amounts...that is, he gives ...
  A: I worked this problem when I was in high school 50 some years ago. However, it's not possible to ...
Proportions10/23/2004
  Q: I need your help with 4 problems that im having trouble understanding you have to solve and simplify ...
  A: 1. 4/x = 5/7 just cross multiply to get 28 = 5x so x = 28/5 2. 3a/7 = -2/5 3a = -14/5 so a = -14/15 ...
Average speed....algebra10/20/2004
  Q: junior drove his rig on Interstate 10 from San Antonio to El Paso. At the halfway point he noticed ...
  A: You might be tempted to say 40 mph but that would be incorrect. ...
synthetic division10/20/2004
  Q: synthetic division-can you show me step by step? 3x^3-2^2+2x-5 ------------- x-2 Express in ...
  A: I presume you mean 3x^3 -2x^2 +2x -5. if you divide by x-2, the first term in the answer is 3x^2. ...
Quadratic equations with perfect squares10/16/2004
  Q: I need your help on some problems that im not understanding. You have to solve the quadratic ...
  A: It's squared, not sqaured. 1. x^2 = 225 so x = +/- 15 2. x^2 = -225 so x = +/- 15i 3. a^2 -64 = 0 so ...
Grapghs of quadratic equations the discriminant10/16/2004
  Q: I need your help with a couple problems Im not understanding, this is what you have to do. Without ...
  A: 1. y = x^2 -5x +6 dy/dx = 2x -5 = 0 so x = 5/2 at the minimum or maximum. Put that value into the ...
Completing the square10/16/2004
  Q: Im having trouble finding the answer and how to write these problems out, I understand them a little ...
  A: 1. x^2 +12x +36 2. x^2 -6x +9 1. x^2 -6x +9 = 16+9 so (x-3)^2 = 25 and x = +/-5 +3 or x = 8 and -2 ...
RATIONAL SQUARE ROOTS10/11/2004
  Q: THE OBJECTIVE HERE IS TO FIND THE SQUARE ROOTS OF THE NUMBERS WITH RATIONAL SQUARE ROOTS. I AM NOT ...
  A: When you take square roots you get two numbers, one negative and one positive. You can indicate a ...
solving inequalities10/11/2004
  Q: The objection here is to tranform inequalities in order to solve them and im not understanding it ...
  A: You can add or subtract the same thing from both sides of an inequality without changing the result. ...
writing equations10/7/2004
  Q: What is the line of these equations: 1)slope of 3 and y-intercept of -4 2)slope of 1/2 and ...
  A: The standard equation for a line is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. 1) y = ...
Additon or subtraction method9/28/2004
  Q: I need your help, hopefeully you'll know these problems cause I've been having problems with these ...
  A: 1. Just add the equations together and you have 4x=40, so x = 10 and y = -2 2. Subtract the 2nd eq. ...
quadratic models9/10/2004
  Q: i have a problem that i didnt understand. it says to use this info in order (labeled as a *)to solve ...
  A: Think about it this way. You throw the rock up with a certain velocity. Gravity is pulling it ...
I need help with the ACT sample assessment questions9/7/2004
  Q: I'm helping my son prepare for the ACT examination for college, and I am having difficulty solving ...
  A: 1. First of all, you can write it (x-2)^2 +(y+4)^2 = 9 The radius of the circle = 9^1/2 = 3 so the ...
physics9/2/2004
  Q: 1. A was travelling in a Lancer with a speed 72 km/hr. B was travelling in another car in the same ...
  A: First of all, the abbreviation for meter is m. 72km/hr = 20m/s 90km/hr = 25m/s I assume that the ...
algebra 3-49/1/2004
  Q: 1. 3y-7=8 2. 6x+2=-10 3. -4+6=34 4. 15=2m-9 5. 29=-8t-3 6. 7-5u=-43 7. 14+4x=38 8. -30=-9x-3 9. ...
  A: I'll do a few for you and then you can do the rest. You can add or subtract the same thing from ...
Physics8/23/2004
  Q: In which body would the absorption of 80 kcal of heat produce the greatest increase in temperature ...
  A: 1) would only cause the ice to melt but no temperature change 2) will increase the temperature to 80 ...
simplifying fractional expressions8/21/2004
  Q: Could u please explain to me how to do problems like the following: (2x^2-3x+1)(4)(3x+2)^3(3) + ...
  A: You just have to learn to keep track of them. For example, (3x+2)^3 = 27x^3 +54x^2 +36x +8 Then ...
algebra8/19/2004
  Q: i've never needed help with math before but today, the first day of school, we got a test and i ...
  A: I'm not good with domains, ranges, and relations since they didn't use those terms when I took ...
complete the square8/5/2004
  Q: Richard. Can you help me with this "complete the square" problem? x^2-3x-7=0
  A: re-write it as x^2 -3x = 7 It has to be of the form (x-a)^2 which equals x^2 -2a +a^2 so -2a = -3x ...
math7/20/2004
  Q: Name the quadrant in which angle A must lie if secA>0 and cscA<0. My book explains the answer and ...
  A: In the first quadrant, sine, cosine and tangent are all positive. In the second quadrant, sine is ...
math7/16/2004
  Q: Using the equation, P(t)=954525.6668721*1.0212854293573^t, which represents the populaton of New ...
  A: The rest of the question is how fast is the population increasing "per year". If t=1, the ...
thank you for the help im slowly learning.7/15/2004
  Q: 1.x-6/x+2 divided by x+8/x+5 2.7/6x^2r+10/3xr^2 3.2a+6/a^2+6a+9 + 1/a+3 4.8/2a-2b - 3b/a^2-b^2 ...
  A: You need to use parentheses to make things clearer 1. (x-6)/(x+2) * (x+5)/(x+8) = ...
hey its me again, im still kinda lost but your answers are helping. thank you7/14/2004
  Q: 1.a rectangle is 6 cent. wide and 9 cent. long. if the length and width are increased by the same ...
  A: 1. (6+x)(9+x) = 154 x^2 +15x -100 = 0 = (x+20)(x-5) so x = 5 2. 0 = 72t -16t^2 so t = 4.5s 3. ...
word problems7/14/2004
  Q: Richard, I am having trouble with percentage word problems.Here are my questions: 1.How much of a ...
  A: 1. You don't have enough information given. Let's assume you want to make 10 gallons of the new ...
im catching on (kinda) im trying to help my daughter but im not good at algebra at all.7/13/2004
  Q: 36x^3-84x^2+49x 36m^2-64 5x^3+45 5(x-8)(3x-10)=0 2n^2-50=0 9n^2=12n-4 24x^2+26x=5 1/3w^2=4/5w ...
  A: 36x^3-84x^2+49x = x(6x-7)^2 36m^2-64 = (6m-8)(6m+8) 5x^3+45 = 5(x+3)(x^2-3x+1) 5(x-8)(3x-10) = ...
math7/11/2004
  Q: Can you teach me how to do problems like this. Can you explain all the necessary steps to take? ...
  A: Come on now, you must be learning something. When you have 2^x = 2.5 and you take the logs of both ...
Alg. 26/29/2004
  Q: Can you show me how to do some of these problems? If not, can you just tell me the answers and I'll ...
  A: 1. (x^2-9)^1/2 = x-1 square both sides to get x^2-9 = x^2-2x+1 so x = 5 2. write it as f(a) = a^3 ...
Algebra6/20/2004
  Q: Find the equation of a line passing through the point: (4,7) and (5,12) (4,7) and (15,12) (-9,2) ...
  A: You can do these. The standard equation for a line is y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the ...
algebra6/16/2004
  Q: find the x and y intercepts then graph. this one is giving me problems. -2x+y=-3 and 5y+2x+7=0 ...
  A: To find the x-intercept, set y=0 and solve for x To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and solve for y ...
negitive real roots of polynomial6/5/2004
  Q: Now I am now stuck on the negative real roots of a polynomial. I was able to digest the positive ...
  A: Re-write the expression as f(x) = 5x^4 -6x^3 +4x^2 -9x +10 try a value for x. If it is a solution, ...
sequences and series5/26/2004
  Q: 1) to begin the hlaf-time performance, a high school band marches onto the football field in a ...
  A: Basically, you want the sum of the numbers from 1 through 15. Look at it this way 1+15 = 16 2+14 = ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible5/21/2004
  Q: 1. find all points of intersection of the circle x^2 + y^2 =9 and the hyperbola x^2/4 - y^2 =1 2. ...
  A: 1. x = +/- 2(2)^1/2, y = +/- 1 2. x = 29, y = 37 and x = -15.86, y = -67.67 3. a. x^2+y^2 = 30^2 ...
algebra, i think5/21/2004
  Q: in the equation 58/100 = x/60, how do i solve for x? how do i convert a base 10 into a base 6 ,and ...
  A: multiply both sides by 60 to get x = (58)(60)/100 A base 10 number, such as 532, means 5(10)^2 + ...
graph5/20/2004
  Q: graph Y=12-sqrt6x-78 _____ Y=12-/6x-78 given x=13 find y given y=4.254 find x given x=25 find ...
  A: You can write it y = 12 - (6x-78)^1/2 It's easy to find y if you know x. if x = 13, then 6x-78=0 ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible5/19/2004
  Q: 1.a parabola is y= x^2-8x+18 and the line y= 2x-7 interesct near the point (5,3). solve the system ...
  A: 1. 2x-7 = x^2 -8x +18 so x^2 -10x +25 = 0 = (x-5)^2 so the only solution is (5,3) 2. x+y = 10 and xy ...
How to solve Two variable Linear Equation5/17/2004
  Q: How do I solve this problem 2x-y=3 2x+y=5 I can't find any examples to use or go by. Do you have ...
  A: This is about 8th grade algebra. There are two ways to solve equations like this. You can ...
algebra5/15/2004
  Q: 3k+5=11 9x+14=8 4x+19=29 3m-20=1 2m-9=13 6n+23=8 3q=-2 c+6=-3 a divided by 3 - 1 =4 -4= 1 + a ...
  A: I'll work the first two and then you work some. You can add or subtract the same thing from both ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible5/5/2004
  Q: expand and write in the standard form of a polynomial. 1a. (a+6)(a+7)(a+8) b. (2x^2-x+4)(3x-10) c. ...
  A: 1a) why is it so hard to multiply these out? Just do the first two to get a^2+13a+42 and then ...
linear vs. nonlinear, I=MR^24/22/2004
  Q: Recently in Physics class, we were working with moment of inertia I=MR^2. We did an experiment and ...
  A: Obviously, if you plot I vs. R you're going to get a non-linear relationship since that's the ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible4/22/2004
  Q: i still don't understand, how do you factor out those problems 1.factor 6x^3-x^2-54x-56 2.factor ...
  A: Let's start with No. 2 first. Any quadratic equation, if it can be factored, will have factors of ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible4/21/2004
  Q: 1. p(x)=2x^3+3x^2+3x+1 a. identify any rational zeros of p(x) 2. p(x)=3x^4+9x^3-24x^2-36x+48 ...
  A: 1. P(x) = (2x+1)(x^2+x+1) so x = -1/2 2. p(x) = (x-1)(x+4)(x+2)(x-2) 3. p(0) = 2 p(-1) = -2 p(-1/2) ...
need help on problems4/17/2004
  Q: I have a test I need to study for, so can you please explain to me in a step by step way how they ...
  A: It would help to use parentheses since it's difficult to read some of your expressions. You can ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible4/16/2004
  Q: 1. solve the equation -x^4 + 3x^3 - 3x^2 + x + 10 = 5 to the nearest tenth. 2.estimate the solutions ...
  A: All of these problems are solved the same way. 1. f(x) = -x^4+3x^3-3x^2+x+5 put in values for x ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible4/14/2004
  Q: 1.complete 9d^2 + 3ed - 6d^3 = 3d(? + ? + ?) 2.a. factor 21x^3 - 28x b. factor -62x^5y^2 + ...
  A: 1. 3d(3d+e-2d^2) 2.a) 7x(x+2)(x-2) b) 62x^4y^2(-x+2y) 3. (x+y)(x-y) 4. (a-b)^2 5. (x+16)(x-16) 6. ...
Algebra Help4/14/2004
  Q: I am having trouble with these, I just don't se it. Show that (-a/b)= -(a/b) a/(-b)= ...
  A: For the first two, it makes no difference where the minus sign is. The expressions are negative For ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible4/12/2004
  Q: expand the expression and put the result in standard form in 1 and 2 1. (x+2)(x^2-3) 2. (6 + 5a^3)^2 ...
  A: 1. Just multiply out to get x^3 +2x^2 -3x -6 2. 36 +60a^3 +25x^6 3. a. 1st birthday = 25x+50 2nd ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible3/31/2004
  Q: 1. use law of sines/cosines 6 is the adjacent, 13 is the opposite side, and 18 is the hypotenuse. ...
  A: 1. the three sides may be 6, 13 and 18 but 18 is not the hypotenuse since this is not a right ...
Find all integers between...3/30/2004
  Q: Find all integers between 100 and 1000 such that each digit is a different odd number and the sum of ...
  A: You have quite a few possibilities to check out. For example, if two of the digits are 8, and 9, ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible3/30/2004
  Q: 1. how tall is the building if a person 6ft tall sights the top of the building at 49 degrees while ...
  A: 1. h = 53tan(49) +6 = 67 ft. 2. x = 695cos(75) = 180 km 3. tanA = 1/12, A = 4.76 degrees 4. tanA = ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible3/28/2004
  Q: 1. IN triangle HJK m angle k = 81 degrees, k = 21, and j = 20 find angle J. 2. an observer in a ...
  A: 1. 21/sin(81) = 20/sin(x), x = 70.2 degrees 2. I assume the coast guard station is on the same side ...
concerning polynomials3/27/2004
  Q: i have some questions on polynomials. 1) (x + 1)(x^2 + x - 1) 2) (2x + 1)(x^2 - x - 3) write in ...
  A: 1) you multiply x by each term in the second parenthese and then multiply 1 by each term. Then ...
Algebra 13/23/2004
  Q: How do solve this math problem? It is one about solving linear systems by graphing. The instructions ...
  A: I assume you mean x+y = 6 These are both straight lines and it only takes two points to determine a ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible3/18/2004
  Q: 1. part of a coaster track is straight andmakes an angle of 60 degrees with the horizontal. How far ...
  A: 1. sin(60)=h/74, h = 64.1 2. length = 2(40)/cos45 = 113 feet 3. tan15 = 3/x, x = 11.3 miles 4. h = ...
Hi, I am learning trig. I...3/17/2004
  Q: I am learning trig. I don't know how to do these two questions. Please explain it in full detail or ...
  A: 1. If cosA = 1/3, then A = 70.53 degrees 2A = 141.06 degrees and cos(2A) = -0.778 4A = 282.12 ...
parabolas3/15/2004
  Q: Can you tell me please how to graph a parabola from its equation I also need to label the vertex, ...
  A: The standard equation for a parabola facing left or right is (y-k)^2 = 4a(x-h) For one facing up or ...
Word problem involving rational expressions & equations - I Think3/14/2004
  Q: For 1990 through 1992, the number of banks in the US can be modeled by K = 1,228,230 + 36,590t^2 ...
  A: First of all, you don't want to use commas in an algebraic expression. I assume you have K = ...
linear inequalities3/14/2004
  Q: Solve the following linear inequalities express answers using interval notation 5+7x/3<2-x/2 I don't ...
  A: I don't know what interval notation means either. You need to use parentheses since there are two ...
I really need help3/9/2004
  Q: here are some problems I need to study for a test, can you please show work and give the answer on ...
  A: I don't know what you mean by "solve" and graph. You can graph them by putting in a value for x and ...
algebra please reply back as soon as possible2/25/2004
  Q: a radioactive substance decays over time. To scientists, a measure of how slowly it decays is called ...
  A: let x = no. of half-lives a. y = 20(0.5)^2 = 5 kg b. y = 20(0.5)^8.5 = 0.055 kg c. 6 = 20(0.5)^x so ...
Algebra2/24/2004
  Q: I am division problems here.. Can you detail your explanation so that I can understand how you ...
  A: If you compare 2x and 6x^2 you will see that the first factor of the solution is 3x. If you ...
follow up to the tension question2/23/2004
  Q: I agree that tension is a force. However, could you elaborate why in general, it is a vector ...
  A: A vector consists of a magnitude and a direction. If you agree that a tension is a force then ...
solving non linear system of equations2/18/2004
  Q: solve this system of equations x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 19^2 1/x + 1/y + 1/z = 0 x - y + z = 11 been ...
  A: The only way I know how to do it is trial and error. x,y, and z are all integers. So x^2, for ...

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