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#1 2013-09-03 06:43:18

Derick Mixon
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Math

For problems 1-10, solve the given rational equation show work

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#2 2013-09-03 11:53:10

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Re: Math

Hi;

Welcome to the forum;

For the first one:

Cross multiply

Divide by 9.

Want to try the second one on your own?


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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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#3 2013-09-04 03:18:00

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I have the answers I just don't know if they are right so can you do the second question like the first question
so I can know how to do the rest

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#4 2013-09-04 03:26:23

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Re: Math

Cross multiply


Subtract 15 from both sides


Divide both sides by 3


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#5 2013-09-04 05:44:14

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Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.  Find the exact solutions. Show your work.
1. x2 – 4x + 3 = 0
2. 3x2 + 2x – 1 = 0
3. 8x2 – 2x – 3 = 0
4. 2x2 – 5x – 3 = 0
5. 6x2 – 5x – 1 = 0
6. x2 + 8x + 12 = 0
7. x2+ 10x = -25
8. x(x – 5) = -4
Can you do it so I can make sure that I am right

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#6 2013-09-04 06:03:27

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Not really. That would be a great wastage of time.


where the polynomial is in the form ax^2 + bx + c

For the first one, a = 1, b= -4 and c = 3

Try to put the values of a, b and c in the formula

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'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
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#7 2013-09-04 15:40:10

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Hi Derick Mixon;

What answers did you get?


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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#8 2013-09-04 16:52:08

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3,1

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#9 2013-09-04 18:24:33

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hi Derick Mixon

Those answers are correct for Q1.

Now try another.

You might find this page helpful:

http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/facto … atics.html

Bob


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#10 2013-09-05 02:43:47

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Re: Math

2.33333, -3

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#11 2013-09-05 02:46:45

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Hi;

Those are the roots of

that does not appear to be in your list. Can I see how you got that?


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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#12 2013-09-05 02:52:00

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number 2

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#13 2013-09-05 02:53:37

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Hi;

Those are not the roots for number 2. How did you get your answer?

What are they teaching you, factoring or the quadratic formula?


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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#14 2013-09-05 02:58:16

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Re: Math

I have no clue can you help me out

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#15 2013-09-05 03:00:07

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I have no clue can you help me out

Of course I can, they used to call me "Mr Equation," because there was no equation I could not solve.

What are they teaching you, factoring or quadratic formula?

What have you been taught so far?


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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#16 2013-09-05 03:07:00

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Re: Math

quadratic formula

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#17 2013-09-05 03:08:02

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Re: Math

.333333, 1 is that answer

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#18 2013-09-05 03:09:53

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Re: Math

That is real close except you have a wrong sign!


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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#19 2013-09-05 03:13:41

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Re: Math

,-1

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#20 2013-09-05 03:19:11

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That is correct! You must be careful with your arithmetic.


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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#21 2013-09-05 03:24:15

Derick Mixon
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Aye man Im kinda in a hurry to get finshed with these course because its causing me to be ineligible for football and I am about to loose a scholarship from Wofford and Clemson you think you me through the last little bit of lesson I have?

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#22 2013-09-05 03:28:06

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I will do you that favor but I am opposed to it. Athletics are great but they are fleeting. A guy's body can only last so long. An education lasts a lifetime.

The answers will be posted for 3 to whatever.

I hope my statements above will not be ignored.


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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#23 2013-09-05 03:47:07

Derick Mixon
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Can you give me the answers and work for the lesson to see if I have the correct answers?

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#24 2013-09-05 03:48:18

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Re: Math

The answers have been posted in post #22.


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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#25 2013-09-05 03:57:05

Derick Mixon
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Re: Math

what about the work? and does that start from 3 -8?

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