Chapter 2
College Algebra · 450 exercises
Problem 24
For the following exercises, use this scenario: A truck rental agency offers two kinds of plans. Plan A charges \(\$ 75 / \mathrm{wk}\) plus \(\$ .10 / \mathrm{mi}\) driven. Plan B charges \(\$ 100 / \mathrm{wk}\) plus \(\$ .05 \mathrm{mi}\) driven. Write the model equation for the cost of renting a truck with plan A.
3 step solution
Problem 24
Solve the quadratic equation by using the square root property. $$ (x-5)^{2}=4 $$
6 step solution
Problem 24
For each of the following exercises, find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment that joins the two given points. $$(-5,-3)\text { and }(-2,-8)$$
5 step solution
Problem 25
For the following exercises, describe all the \(x\) -values within or including a distance of the given values. Distance of 3 units from the number 9
4 step solution
Problem 25
For the following exercises, solve the radical equation. Be sure to check all solutions to eliminate extraneous solutions. $$ \sqrt{12-x}=x $$
5 step solution
Problem 25
Find the equation of the line using the point-slope formula. Write all the final equations using the slope-intercept form. \(y\) -intercept is \(2,\) and \((4,-1)\)
4 step solution
Problem 25
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ (-1+2 i)(-2+3 i) $$
4 step solution
Problem 25
For the following exercises, use this scenario: A truck rental agency offers two kinds of plans. Plan A charges \(\$ 75 / \mathrm{wk}\) . plus \(\$ .10 / \mathrm{mi}\) driven. Plan B charges \(\$ 100 / \mathrm{wk}\) plus \(\$ .05 \mathrm{mi}\) driven. Write the model equation for the cost of renting a truck with plan B.
4 step solution
Problem 25
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square. Show each step. $$ x^{2}-9 x-22=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 25
For each of the following exercises, find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment that joins the two given points. $$(0,7)\text { and }(4,-9)$$
3 step solution
Problem 26
For the following exercises, describe all the \(x\) -values within or including a distance of the given values. Distance of 10 units from the number 4
5 step solution
Problem 26
For the following exercises, solve the radical equation. Be sure to check all solutions to eliminate extraneous solutions. $$ \sqrt{2 x+3}-\sqrt{x+2}=2 $$
9 step solution
Problem 26
Distance of 10 units from the number 4
4 step solution
Problem 26
Find the equation of the line using the point-slope formula. Write all the final equations using the slope-intercept form. \((-3,10)\) and \((5,-6)\)
3 step solution
Problem 26
For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the point- slope formula. Write all the final equations using the slope-intercept form. $$ (-3,10) \text { and }(5,-6) $$
5 step solution
Problem 26
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ (4-2 i)(4+2 i) $$
5 step solution
Problem 26
For the following exercises, use this scenario: A truck rental agency offers two kinds of plans. Plan A charges \(\$ 75 / \mathrm{wk}\) . plus \(\$ .10 / \mathrm{mi}\) driven. Plan B charges \(\$ 100 / \mathrm{wk}\) plus \(\$ .05 \mathrm{mi}\) driven. Find the number of miles that would generate the same cost for both plans.
5 step solution
Problem 26
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square. Show each step. $$ 2 x^{2}-8 x-5=0 $$
7 step solution
Problem 26
For each of the following exercises, find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment that joins the two given points. $$(-43,17)\text { and }(23,-34)$$
4 step solution
Problem 27
For the following exercises, describe all the \(x\) -values within or including a distance of the given values. Distance of 11 units from the number 1
4 step solution
Problem 27
For the following exercises, solve the radical equation. Be sure to check all solutions to eliminate extraneous solutions. $$ \sqrt{3 x+7}+\sqrt{x+2}=1 $$
6 step solution
Problem 27
Distance of 11 units from the number 1
5 step solution
Problem 27
Find the equation of the line using the point-slope formula. Write all the final equations using the slope-intercept form. \((1,3)\) and \((5,5)\)
3 step solution
Problem 27
For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the point- slope formula. Write all the final equations using the slope-intercept form. $$ (1,3) \text { and }(5,5) $$
4 step solution
Problem 27
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ (3+4 i)(3-4 i) $$
6 step solution
Problem 27
For the following exercises, use this scenario: A truck rental agency offers two kinds of plans. Plan A charges \(\$ 75 / \mathrm{wk}\) .plus \(\$ .10 / \mathrm{mi}\) driven. Plan B charges \(\$ 100 / \mathrm{wk}\) plus \(\$ .05 \mathrm{mi}\) driven. If Tim knows he has to travel 300 \(\mathrm{mi}\) , which plan should he choose?
3 step solution
Problem 27
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square. Show each step. $$ x^{2}-6 x=13 $$
5 step solution
Problem 27
For each of the following exercises, identify the information requested. What are the coordinates of the origin?
3 step solution
Problem 28
For the following exercises, solve the compound inequality. Express your answer using inequality signs, and then write your answer using interval notation. $$ -4<3 x+2 \leq 18 $$
4 step solution
Problem 28
For the following exercises, solve the radical equation. Be sure to check all solutions to eliminate extraneous solutions. $$ \sqrt{2 x+3}-\sqrt{x+1}=1 $$
7 step solution
Problem 28
Solve the compound inequality. Express your answer using inequality signs, and then write your answer using interval notation. $$ -4<3 x+2 \leq 18 $$
6 step solution
Problem 28
Find the equation of the line using the point-slope formula. Write all the final equations using the slope-intercept form. parallel to \(y=2 x+5\) and passes through the point \((4,3)\)
5 step solution
Problem 28
For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the point- slope formula. Write all the final equations using the slope-intercept form. parallel to \(y=2 x+5\) and passes through the \(\operatorname{point}(4,3)\)
4 step solution
Problem 28
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{3+4 i}{2} $$
4 step solution
Problem 28
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square. Show each step. $$ x^{2}+\frac{2}{3} x-\frac{1}{3}=0 $$
6 step solution
Problem 28
For each of the following exercises, identify the information requested. If a point is located on the \(y\) -axis, what is the \(x\) -coordinate?
3 step solution
Problem 28
\(A=P(1+r t)\) is used to fi \(\mathrm{d}\) the principal amount \(P\) deposited, earning \(r \%\) interest, for \(t\) years. Use this to fi \(\mathrm{d}\) what principal amount \(P\) David invested at a \(3 \%\) rate for 20 yr if \(A=\$ 8,000\).
5 step solution
Problem 29
For the following exercises, solve the compound inequality. Express your answer using inequality signs, and then write your answer using interval notation. $$ 3 x+1>2 x-5>x-7 $$
5 step solution
Problem 29
For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ |3 x-4|=8 $$
5 step solution
Problem 29
Solve the compound inequality. Express your answer using inequality signs, and then write your answer using interval notation. $$ 3 x+1>2 x-5>x-7 $$
5 step solution
Problem 29
Find the equation of the line using the point-slope formula. Write all the final equations using the slope-intercept form. perpendicular to \(3 y=x-4\) and passes through the point \((-2,1)\) .
4 step solution
Problem 29
For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the point- slope formula. Write all the final equations using the slope-intercept form. perpendicular to \(3 y=x-4\) and passes through the point (-2,1)
4 step solution
Problem 29
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{6-2 i}{3} $$
4 step solution
Problem 29
For the following exercises, find the slope of the lines that pass through each pair of points and determine whether the lines are parallel or perpendicular. The formula \(F=\frac{m v^{2}}{R}\) relates force \((F),\) velocity \((v)\), \(\operatorname{mass}(m),\) and resistance \((R) .\) Find \(R\) when \(m=45, \) \(v=7,\) and \(F=245\).
6 step solution
Problem 29
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square. Show each step. $$ 2+z=6 z^{2} $$
8 step solution
Problem 29
For each of the following exercises, identify the information requested. If a point is located on the \(x\) -axis, what is the \(y\) -coordinate?
3 step solution
Problem 29
The formula \(F=\frac{m v^{2}}{R}\) relates force \((F),\) velocity \((v)\) \(\operatorname{mass}(m),\) and resistance \((R) .\) Find \(R\) when \(m=45\), \(v=7,\) and \(F=245\)
8 step solution
Problem 30
For the following exercises, solve the compound inequality. Express your answer using inequality signs, and then write your answer using interval notation. $$ 3 y<5-2 y<7+y $$
5 step solution
Problem 30
Solve the compound inequality. Express your answer using inequality signs, and then write your answer using interval notation. $$ 3 y<5-2 y<7+y $$
5 step solution
Problem 30
For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the given information. \((-2,0)\) and \((-2,5)\)
2 step solution