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#51 2011-04-25 14:00:24

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Re: Algebra word problems

That is a bad problem. There are many ways to write it. They are all equal but your site may not recognize them as such.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#52 2011-04-25 15:15:47

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Re: Algebra word problems

It took it!!!!!! Thank you so much!
Making headway on these problems. You are exact on every one of them.
Factor the trinomial.
12s^2  + 11sd - 15d^2

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#53 2011-04-25 15:29:58

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Re: Algebra word problems

Hi;

Another funky one, same reason.

Taking a break to cook and eat, see you soon.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#54 2011-04-25 15:35:50

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Re: Algebra word problems

Thank you. I will be here.
Factor the difference of squares.
a^4 -1

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#55 2011-04-25 17:23:06

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Re: Algebra word problems

Hi;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#56 2011-04-25 17:39:00

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Re: Algebra word problems

Thank you, it is exact. I am off tomorrow, but that is not off for me. I have so many projects and homework due this week.
Multiply.
(6x + 1) (9x^2 + 4x + 2)
Simplify.

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#57 2011-04-25 17:51:06

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Re: Algebra word problems

Hi;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#58 2011-04-25 18:04:12

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Re: Algebra word problems

Hi, it's me again.

Factor out the greatest common factor.

4x^4 - 28x^3 + 8x^2
The factorization is____

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#59 2011-04-25 18:12:41

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Re: Algebra word problems

The greatest common factor is 4x^2. I think the question is asking for the factorization which is above.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#60 2011-04-25 18:25:34

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Re: Algebra word problems

Thank you again.
Factor the greatest common factor from the polynomial.
4x^7 y^5 + 32x^5y^4 + 36xy____
Type your answer in factored form.

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#61 2011-04-25 18:34:39

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Re: Algebra word problems


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#62 2011-04-25 18:44:43

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Re: Algebra word problems

Thank you. These are really complicated.
Factor by grouping.
-20r^2 + 12rs + 15rs - 9s^2 = _____

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#63 2011-04-25 19:10:26

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Re: Algebra word problems

Hi;

Did you copy the problem correctly, check the two terms in the middle.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#64 2011-04-25 19:14:06

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Re: Algebra word problems

I think so. The two terms in the middle are 12rs + 15rs. (terms in the middle)
-20r^2 + 12rs + 15rs - 9s^2

I can hear a train whistle blowing in the distance. Sounds eerie.

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#65 2011-04-25 19:19:06

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Re: Algebra word problems


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#66 2011-04-25 19:30:25

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Re: Algebra word problems

Thank you!
Here's a word problem.
Write the numbers mentioned in scientific notation.

The average cost of construction for medium-sized office buildings is $10.6 million, while that for single homes is $130,000.

$10.6 million = S___

(use scientific notation. Use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as needed.)

Edited to add: It says it has a second part, not seen yet until the first part is solved.

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#67 2011-04-25 19:34:10

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Re: Algebra word problems

1.06 x 10^7

Still here that train?


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#68 2011-04-25 19:35:32

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Re: Algebra word problems

No, the train is gone. I always loved trains when i was a kid. I grew up and they sound eerie at night. There is one not far that goes through every night in the distance.

Edited to add the second part of that problem.

It lists $130,000= $_____
Use scientific notation same as the first part.

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#69 2011-04-25 19:37:41

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Re: Algebra word problems

You are lucky it is far away. They are noisy.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#70 2011-04-25 19:43:48

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Re: Algebra word problems

Yes, trains are noisy. My daddy told me and my brothers that he hopped a train a few times when he was young.

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#71 2011-04-25 19:45:54

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Re: Algebra word problems

that he hopped a train a few times when he was young.

Well, I ain't heard that expression for a long, long time.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#72 2011-04-25 19:48:52

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Re: Algebra word problems

I was little and I remember everything about my family, for it was a happy time growing up. It was also nice having grandparents. I miss that.
Oh, I edited the other one to show that second part where it listed:
$130,000 = $___ (the notation one)

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#73 2011-04-25 19:54:23

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Re: Algebra word problems

1.3 x 10^5


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#74 2011-04-25 20:02:18

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Re: Algebra word problems

Another word problem.
The mass of Saturn is 5,688 x 10^26 kg and the mass of Mercury is 3.302 x 10^23 kg.
How many times larger in mass is Saturn than Mercury?
The mass of Saturn is____times larger than the mass of Mercury.
(Use scientific notation. Round to the nearest thousandth.)

I think there is only one more notation. I never cared much for them. LOL

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#75 2011-04-25 20:05:28

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Re: Algebra word problems

Here is the answer as far as I know.

1.722592 x 10^3


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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