Chapter 12

Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills · 626 exercises

Problem 18

Solve the equation. $$ \sqrt{x}-9=0 $$

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Problem 18

In Exercises 18 and \(19,\) use the following information. For a particular fire hose, the flow rate \(f\) (in gallons per minute) can be modeled by \(f=120 \mathrm{V} p,\) where \(p\) is the nozzle pressure in pounds per square inch. Find the domain of the flow rate model. Then sketch its graph.

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Problem 19

Use an indirect proof to prove that the conclusion is true. Your bus leaves a track meet at 4: 30 P.M. and does not travel faster than 60 miles per hour. The meet is 45 miles from home. Your bus will not get you home in time for dinner at 5: 00 P.M.

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Problem 19

USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM Find the missing length of the right triangle if \(a\) and \(b\) are the lengths of the legs and \(c\) is the length of the hypotenuse. $$ a=2, b=8 $$

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Problem 19

Find the distance between the two points. Round your solution to the nearest hundredth if necessary. $$ (7,12),(-7,-4) $$

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Problem 19

Find the midpoint of the line segment connecting the given points. \((-3,3),(2,-2)\)

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Problem 19

Choose a method and solve the quadratic equation. Explain your choice. $$ 3 x^{2}-2=0 $$

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Problem 19

Evaluate the expression without using a calculator. $$ \sqrt{10,000} $$

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Problem 19

Simplify the expression. $$ \sqrt{32}+\sqrt{2} $$

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Problem 19

Solve the equation. $$ \sqrt{x}-1=0 $$

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Problem 19

In Exercises 18 and \(19,\) use the following information. For a particular fire hose, the flow rate \(f\) (in gallons per minute) can be modeled by \(f=120 \mathrm{V} p,\) where \(p\) is the nozzle pressure in pounds per square inch. If the nozzle pressure is 100 pounds per square inch, what is the flow rate?

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Problem 20

Use an indirect proof to prove that the conclusion is true. If \(a

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Problem 20

USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM Find the missing length of the right triangle if \(a\) and \(b\) are the lengths of the legs and \(c\) is the length of the hypotenuse. $$ a=11, b=15 $$

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Problem 20

Find the distance between the two points. Round your solution to the nearest hundredth if necessary. $$ (2,1),(8,4) $$

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Problem 20

Find the midpoint of the line segment connecting the given points. \((5,-5),(-5,1)\)

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Problem 20

Find the term that should be added to the expression to create a perfect square trinomial. $$ x^{2}-12 x $$

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Problem 20

Evaluate the expression without using a calculator. $$ 512^{1 / 3} $$

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Problem 20

Simplify the expression. $$ \sqrt{75}+\sqrt{3} $$

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Problem 20

Solve the equation. $$ \sqrt{x}-5=0 $$

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Problem 20

Evaluate the function for the given value of x. $$y=2 \sqrt{x} ; 9$$

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Problem 21

Use an indirect proof to prove that the conclusion is true. If \(a c>b c\) and \(c>0,\) then \(a>b\)

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Problem 21

Find the distance between the two points. Round your solution to the nearest hundredth if necessary. $$ (2,1),(-4,16) $$

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Problem 21

USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM Find the missing length of the right triangle if \(a\) and \(b\) are the lengths of the legs and \(c\) is the length of the hypotenuse. $$ b=3, c=10 $$

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Problem 21

Find the midpoint of the line segment connecting the given points. \((-1,1),(-4,-4)\)

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Problem 21

Find the term that should be added to the expression to create a perfect square trinomial. $$ x^{2}+8 x $$

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Problem 21

Evaluate the expression without using a calculator. $$ 4^{1 / 2} $$

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Problem 21

Simplify the expression. $$ \sqrt{80}-\sqrt{45} $$

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Problem 21

Solve the equation. $$ \sqrt{x}-10=0 $$

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Problem 21

Evaluate the function for the given value of x. $$y=-2 \sqrt{x}, 25$$

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Problem 22

Find the distance between the two points. Round your solution to the nearest hundredth if necessary. $$ (-1,9),(0,7) $$

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Problem 22

USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM Find the missing length of the right triangle if \(a\) and \(b\) are the lengths of the legs and \(c\) is the length of the hypotenuse. $$ b=1, c=3 $$

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Problem 22

Find the midpoint of the line segment connecting the given points. \((-4,0),(-1,-5)\)

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Problem 22

Find the term that should be added to the expression to create a perfect square trinomial. $$ x^{2}+10 x $$

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Problem 22

Evaluate the expression without using a calculator. $$ 1^{1 / 3} $$

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Problem 22

Simplify the expression. $$ \sqrt{72}-\sqrt{18} $$

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Problem 22

Solve the equation. $$ \sqrt{x}-15=0 $$

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Problem 22

Evaluate the function for the given value of x. $$y=\sqrt{32 x} ; 2$$

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Problem 23

Find the distance between the two points. Round your solution to the nearest hundredth if necessary. $$ (4,11),(-5,2) $$

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Problem 23

USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM Find the missing length of the right triangle if \(a\) and \(b\) are the lengths of the legs and \(c\) is the length of the hypotenuse. $$ a=4, c=7 $$

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Problem 23

Find the midpoint of the line segment connecting the given points. \((-4,-3),(-1,-5)\)

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Problem 23

Find the term that should be added to the expression to create a perfect square trinomial. $$ x^{2}+22 x $$

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Problem 23

Evaluate the expression without using a calculator. $$ 256^{1 / 2} $$

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Problem 23

Simplify the expression. $$ 4 \sqrt{5}+\sqrt{125}+\sqrt{45} $$

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Problem 23

Solve the equation. $$ \sqrt{x}-16=0 $$

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Problem 23

Evaluate the function for the given value of x. $$y=\sqrt{3 x} ; 12$$

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Problem 24

What is the first step to prove the following theorem: If a and b are real numbers and \((\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{a})=\mathrm{b},\) then \(\mathrm{x}=\mathrm{b}-\mathrm{a}\). A. \(x+(a-a)=b-a\) B. \(x=b-a\) C. \((x+a)-a=b-a\) D. \(x+0=b-a\)

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Problem 24

Find the distance between the two points. Round your solution to the nearest hundredth if necessary. $$ (-10,-2),(1,7) $$

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Problem 24

USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM Find the missing length of the right triangle if \(a\) and \(b\) are the lengths of the legs and \(c\) is the length of the hypotenuse. $$ a=8, c=10 $$

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Problem 24

Find the midpoint of the line segment connecting the given points. Then show that the midpoint is the same distance from each point. \((7,-3),(-1,-9)\)

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Problem 24

Evaluate the expression without using a calculator. $$ (\sqrt{16})^{4} $$

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