Chapter 1

Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills · 446 exercises

Problem 15

Write the expression in exponential form. nine to the fifth power

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Problem 15

Evaluate the variable expression when x = 3. $$ \frac{15}{x}+2^{3}-10 $$

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Problem 15

Check to see if \(a=5\) is or is not a solution of the equation. $$ a^{2}+2=27 $$

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Problem 15

Write the phrase as a variable expression. Let x represent the number. Quotient of a number and 50

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Problem 15

Evaluate the variable expression when \(k=3\) $$ 18 \cdot k $$

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Problem 16

Determine whether the table represents a function. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text { input } & {\text { Output }} \\ \hline 1 & {3} \\ \hline 2 & {4} \\ \hline 3 & {5} \\ \hline \end{array} $$

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Problem 16

An appliance store sells two stereo models. The model without a CD player is \(\$ 350 .\) The model with a CD player is \(\$ 480 .\) Your summer job allows you to save \(\$ 50\) a week for 8 weeks. At the end of the summer, you have enough to buy the stereo without the CD player. How much would you have needed to save each week to buy the other model? Write a verbal model that relates the number of weeks worked, the amount you would have needed to save each week, and the price of the stereo with the CD player.

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Problem 16

Write the expression in exponential form. \(b\) to the eighth power

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Problem 16

Evaluate the variable expression when x = 3. $$ \frac{24}{x} \cdot 5 $$

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Problem 16

Check to see if \(a=5\) is or is not a solution of the equation. $$ \frac{40}{a}=8 $$

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Problem 16

Write the phrase as a variable expression. Let x represent the number. 15 increased by a number

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Problem 17

Determine whether the table represents a function. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text { input } & {\text { Output }} \\ \hline 1 & {2} \\ \hline 3 & {3} \\ \hline 3 & {4} \\ \hline \end{array} $$

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Problem 17

An appliance store sells two stereo models. The model without a CD player is \(\$ 350 .\) The model with a CD player is \(\$ 480 .\) Your summer job allows you to save \(\$ 50\) a week for 8 weeks. At the end of the summer, you have enough to buy the stereo without the CD player. How much would you have needed to save each week to buy the other model? Assign labels to your verbal model. Use \(m\) to represent the unknown value.

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Problem 17

Write the expression in exponential form. \(3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3\)

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Problem 17

Evaluate the expression. $$ 13+3 \cdot 7 $$

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Problem 17

Check to see if \(b=8\) is or is not a solution of the inequality. $$ b+10>19 $$

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Problem 17

Write the phrase as a variable expression. Let x represent the number. A number plus 18

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Problem 17

Match the variable expression with its meaning. $$ y+8 $$ A. 8 times \(y\) B. \(y\) divided by 8 C. y plus 8 D. \(y\) minus 8

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Problem 18

Determine whether the table represents a function. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text { input } & {\text { Output }} \\ \hline 2 & {2} \\ \hline 3 & {4} \\ \hline 4 & {6} \\ \hline \end{array} $$

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Problem 18

An appliance store sells two stereo models. The model without a CD player is \(\$ 350 .\) The model with a CD player is \(\$ 480 .\) Your summer job allows you to save \(\$ 50\) a week for 8 weeks. At the end of the summer, you have enough to buy the stereo without the CD player. How much would you have needed to save each week to buy the other model? Use the labels to translate your verbal model into an equation.

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Problem 18

The table shows the population (in thousands) of California following the Gold Rush of 1849. Make a line graph of the data. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text { Year } & {1850} & {1860} & {1870} & {1880} & {1890} \\ \hline \text { Population } & {93} & {380} & {560} & {865} & {1213} \\ \hline \end{array} $$

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Problem 18

Write the expression in exponential form. \(4 x \cdot 4 x \cdot 4 x\)

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Problem 18

Evaluate the expression. $$ 7+8 \div 2 $$

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Problem 18

Check to see if \(b=8\) is or is not a solution of the inequality. $$ 14-b \leq 3 $$

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Problem 18

Write the phrase as a variable expression. Let x represent the number. 6 less than a number

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Problem 18

Match the variable expression with its meaning. $$ y-8 $$ A. 8 times \(y\) B. \(y\) divided by 8 C. y plus 8 D. \(y\) minus 8

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Problem 19

Determine whether the table represents a function. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text { input } & {\text { Output }} \\ \hline 1 & {3} \\ \hline 1 & {4} \\ \hline 2 & {5} \\ \hline \end{array} $$

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Problem 19

An appliance store sells two stereo models. The model without a CD player is \(\$ 350 .\) The model with a CD player is \(\$ 480 .\) Your summer job allows you to save \(\$ 50\) a week for 8 weeks. At the end of the summer, you have enough to buy the stereo without the CD player. How much would you have needed to save each week to buy the other model? Use mental math to solve the equation.

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Problem 19

A square painting measures 5 feet by 5 feet. Write the power that gives the area of the painting. Then evaluate the power.

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Problem 19

Evaluate the expression. $$ 2^{4}-5 \cdot 3 $$

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Problem 19

Check to see if \(b=8\) is or is not a solution of the inequality. $$ 5 b>35 $$

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Problem 19

Write the phrase as a variable expression. Let x represent the number. A number minus 7

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Problem 19

Match the variable expression with its meaning. $$ \frac{y}{8} $$ A. 8 times \(y\) B. \(y\) divided by 8 C. y plus 8 D. \(y\) minus 8

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Problem 20

An appliance store sells two stereo models. The model without a CD player is \(\$ 350 .\) The model with a CD player is \(\$ 480 .\) Your summer job allows you to save \(\$ 50\) a week for 8 weeks. At the end of the summer, you have enough to buy the stereo without the CD player. How much would you have needed to save each week to buy the other model? Check that your answer is reasonable.

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Problem 20

The fastest winning speed in the Daytona 500 is about 178 miles per hour. In the table below, calculate the distance traveled \(d\) (in miles) after time \(t\) (in hours) using the equation \(d=178 t\) Copy and complete the input-output table. $$ \begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text { Time (hours) } & {0.25} & {0.50} & {0.75} & {1.00} & {1.25} & {1.50} \\ \hline \text { Distance traveled (miles) } & {?} & {?} & {?} & {?} & {?} & {?} \\\ \hline \end{array} $$

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Problem 20

MULTIPLE CHOICE Which way of organizing data is useful for showing changes in data over time? (A) Table \(\quad\) (B) Line graph\(\quad\)(C) Circle graph\(\quad\) (D) None of these

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Problem 20

Evaluate the power. \(9^{2}\)

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Problem 20

Evaluate the expression. $$ 6^{2}+4 $$

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Problem 20

Check to see if \(b=8\) is or is not a solution of the inequality. $$ 8 \geq 64 \div b $$

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Problem 20

Match the sentence with its equation. Let x represent the number. A number increased by 2 is 4. A. \(x-4=2\) B. \(x+2=4\) C. \(\frac{x}{4}=2\) D. \(2 x=4\)

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Problem 20

Match the variable expression with its meaning. $$ 8 y $$ A. 8 times \(y\) B. \(y\) divided by 8 C. y plus 8 D. \(y\) minus 8

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Problem 21

CHALLENGE You are running for class president. By two o'clock on election day you have 95 votes and your opponent has 120 votes. Forty-five more students will be voting. Let \(x\) represent the number of students (of the 45) who vote for you. a. Write an inequality that shows the values of \(x\) that will allow you to win the election. b. What is the smallest value of \(x\) that is a solution of the inequality?

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Problem 21

The fastest winning speed in the Daytona 500 is about 178 miles per hour. In the table below, calculate the distance traveled \(d\) (in miles) after time \(t\) (in hours) using the equation \(d=178 t\) Use the data to draw a graph.

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Problem 21

Evaluate the power. \(2^{4}\)

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Problem 21

Evaluate the expression. $$ 4^{3}+9 \cdot 2 $$

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Problem 21

Check to see if \(b=8\) is or is not a solution of the inequality. $$ 3 b-24>0 $$

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Problem 21

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. \(9+p\) when \(p=11\)

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Problem 21

Match the sentence with its equation. Let x represent the number. The product of 2 and a number is 4. A. \(x-4=2\) B. \(x+2=4\) C. \(\frac{x}{4}=2\) D. \(2 x=4\)

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Problem 22

MULTIPLE CHOICE A jet is flying from Baltimore to Orlando at a speed r of 500 miles per hour. The distance \(d\) between the two cities is about 793 miles. Which equation can be used to find the time \(t\) it takes to make the trip? (A) \(793=500 t\) (B) \(t=\frac{500}{793}\) (C) \(793 t=500\) (D) \(t=793(500)\)

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Problem 22

The fastest winning speed in the Daytona 500 is about 178 miles per hour. In the table below, calculate the distance traveled \(d\) (in miles) after time \(t\) (in hours) using the equation \(d=178 t\) For what values of \(t\) does the formula \(d=178 t\) correspond to the situation being modeled?

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