Chapter 11

Algebra and Trigonometry · 546 exercises

Problem 8

write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. $$ a_{n}=(-1)^{n+1}(n+4) $$

4 step solution

Problem 8

A statement \(S_{n}\) about the positive integers is given. Write statements \(S_{k}\) and \(S_{k+1},\) simplifying statement \(S_{k+1}\) completely. \(S_{n}: 2+7+12+\cdots+(5 n-3)=\frac{n(5 n-1)}{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 8

Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{1}=\frac{3}{4}, d=-\frac{1}{4} $$

6 step solution

Problem 9

Shown again is the table indicating the marital status of the U.S. population in 2010. Numbers in the table are expressed in millions. Use the data in the table to solve Exercises \(1-10 .\) Express probabilities as simplified fractions and as decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth $$ \begin{array}{llllll} {} & {} & {\text { Never}} \\ {} & {\text {Married}} & {\text { Married }} & {\text { Divorced }} & {\text { Widowed }} & {\text { Total }} \\ \hline \text { Male } & {65} & {40} & {10} & {3} & {118} \\ \hline \text { Female } & {65} & {34} & {14} & {11} & {124} \\ \hline \text { Total } & {130} & {74} & {24} & {14} & {242} \end{array} $$ If one person is randomly selected from the population described in the table, find the probability, expressed as a simplified fraction and as a decimal to the nearest hundredth, that the person $$\text{Among men, find the probability of selecting a married person.}$$

4 step solution

Problem 9

In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{8}\) when \(a_{1}=6, r=2\)

3 step solution

Problem 9

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (x+2)^{3} $$

3 step solution

Problem 9

Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{9} C_{5}\)

3 step solution

Problem 9

write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. $$ a_{n}=\frac{2 n}{n+4} $$

4 step solution

Problem 9

Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}+6, a_{1}=-9 $$

4 step solution

Problem 10

Shown again is the table indicating the marital status of the U.S. population in 2010. Numbers in the table are expressed in millions. Use the data in the table to solve Exercises \(1-10 .\) Express probabilities as simplified fractions and as decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth $$ \begin{array}{llllll} {} & {} & {\text { Never}} \\ {} & {\text {Married}} & {\text { Married }} & {\text { Divorced }} & {\text { Widowed }} & {\text { Total }} \\ \hline \text { Male } & {65} & {40} & {10} & {3} & {118} \\ \hline \text { Female } & {65} & {34} & {14} & {11} & {124} \\ \hline \text { Total } & {130} & {74} & {24} & {14} & {242} \end{array} $$ If one person is randomly selected from the population described in the table, find the probability, expressed as a simplified fraction and as a decimal to the nearest hundredth, that the person $$\text{Among women, find the probability of selecting a married person.}$$

3 step solution

Problem 10

In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{8}\) when \(a_{1}=5, r=3\)

3 step solution

Problem 10

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (x+4)^{3} $$

4 step solution

Problem 10

Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{10} C_{6}\)

4 step solution

Problem 10

write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. $$ a_{n}=\frac{3 n}{n+5} $$

4 step solution

Problem 10

A statement \(S_{n}\) about the positive integers is given. Write statements \(S_{k}\) and \(S_{k+1},\) simplifying statement \(S_{k+1}\) completely. \(S_{n}: 2\) is a factor of \(n^{2}-n\)

4 step solution

Problem 10

Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}+4, a_{1}=-7 $$

4 step solution

Problem 11

A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting $$a 4$$

3 step solution

Problem 11

In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{12}\) when $a_{1}=5, r=-2

3 step solution

Problem 11

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (3 x+y)^{3} $$

3 step solution

Problem 11

write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. $$ a_{n}=\frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{2^{n}-1} $$

4 step solution

Problem 11

Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. \(4+8+12+\dots+4 n=2 n(n+1)\)

3 step solution

Problem 11

Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}-10, a_{1}=30 $$

6 step solution

Problem 12

A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting $$ a 5 $$

3 step solution

Problem 12

In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{12}\) when \(a_{1}=4, r=-2\)

4 step solution

Problem 12

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (x+3 y)^{3} $$

3 step solution

Problem 12

Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{12} C_{5}\)

4 step solution

Problem 12

write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. $$ a_{n}=\frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{2^{n}+1} $$

4 step solution

Problem 12

Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. \(3+4+5+\cdots+(n+2)=\frac{n(n+5)}{2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 12

Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}-20, a_{1}=50 $$

6 step solution

Problem 13

A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting $$\text {an odd number.}$$

3 step solution

Problem 13

In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{40}\) when \(a_{1}=1000, r=-\frac{1}{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 13

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (5 x-1)^{3} $$

4 step solution

Problem 13

Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{7} C_{7}\)

4 step solution

Problem 13

are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. $$ a_{1}=7 \text { and } a_{n}=a_{n-1}+5 \text { for } n \geq 2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 13

Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. \(1+3+5+\cdots+(2 n-1)=n^{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 13

Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}-0.4, a_{1}=1.6 $$

6 step solution

Problem 14

A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting $$\text {a number greater than 3.}$$

3 step solution

Problem 14

In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{30}\) when \(a_{1}=8000, r=-\frac{1}{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 14

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (4 x-1)^{3} $$

3 step solution

Problem 14

Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{4} \mathrm{C}_{4}\)

2 step solution

Problem 14

are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. $$ a_{1}=12 \text { and } a_{n}=a_{n-1}+4 \text { for } n \geq 2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 14

Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. \(3+6+9+\cdots+3 n=\frac{3 n(n+1)}{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 14

Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. $$ a_{n}=a_{n-1}-0.3, a_{1}=-1.7 $$

6 step solution

Problem 15

A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting $$\text{a number greater than 4.}$$

3 step solution

Problem 15

In Exercises \(9-16,\) use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, \(a_{1},\) and common ratio, \(r .\) Find \(a_{8}\) when \(a_{1}=1,000,000, r=0.1\)

3 step solution

Problem 15

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$ (2 x+1)^{4} $$

3 step solution

Problem 15

Use the formula for \(_{n} C,\) to evaluate each expression. \(_{5} C_{0}\)

3 step solution

Problem 15

are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. $$ a_{1}=3 \text { and } a_{n}=4 a_{n-1} \text { for } n \geq 2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 15

Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. \(3+7+11+\cdots+(4 n-1)=n(2 n+1)\)

3 step solution

Problem 15

Find the indicated term of the arithmetic sequence with first term, \(a_{1},\) and common difference, \(d .\) Find \(a_{6}\) when \(a_{1}=13, d=4\)

3 step solution

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