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

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