Chapter 2
College Algebra · 450 exercises
Problem 30
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{-5+3 i}{2 i} $$
5 step solution
Problem 30
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square. Show each step. $$ 6 p^{2}+7 p-20=0 $$
7 step solution
Problem 30
For each of the following exercises, plot the three points on the given coordinate plane. State whether the three points you plotted appear to be collinear (on the same line). $$(4,1)(-2,-3)(5,0)$$
3 step solution
Problem 30
\(F=m a\) indicates that force \((F)\) equals mass \((m)\) times acceleration \((a)\). Find the acceleration of a mass of \(50 \mathrm{~kg}\) if a force of \(12 \mathrm{~N}\) is exerted on it.
5 step solution
Problem 31
For the following exercises, solve the compound inequality. Express your answer using inequality signs, and then write your answer using interval notation. $$ 2 x-5<-11 \text { or } 5 x+1 \geq 6 $$
4 step solution
Problem 31
For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ |1-4 x|-1=5 $$
5 step solution
Problem 31
Solve the compound inequality. Express your answer using inequality signs, and then write your answer using interval notation. $$ 2 x-5<-11 \text { or } 5 x+1 \geq 6 $$
4 step solution
Problem 31
For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the given information. \((1,7)\) and \((3,7)\)
3 step solution
Problem 31
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{6+4 i}{i} $$
4 step solution
Problem 31
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square. Show each step. $$ 2 x^{2}-3 x-1=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 31
For each of the following exercises, plot the three points on the given coordinate plane. State whether the three points you plotted appear to be collinear (on the same line). $$ (-1,2)(0,4)(2,1) $$
3 step solution
Problem 32
For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ |4 x+1|-3=6 $$
5 step solution
Problem 32
Solve the compound inequality. Express your answer using inequality signs, and
then write your answer using interval notation.
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x+7
5 step solution
Problem 32
For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the given information. The slope is undefined and it passes through the point \((2,3) .\)
3 step solution
Problem 32
For the following exercises, solve for the given variable in the formula. After obtaining a new version of the formula, you will use it to solve a question. Solve for \(W : P=2 L+2 W\)
3 step solution
Problem 32
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{2-3 i}{4+3 i} $$
6 step solution
Problem 32
Determine the discriminant, and then state how many solutions there are and the nature of the solutions. Do not solve. $$ 2 x^{2}-6 x+7=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 32
For each of the following exercises, plot the three points on the given coordinate plane. State whether the three points you plotted appear to be collinear (on the same line). $$(-3,0)(-3,4)(-3,-3)$$
4 step solution
Problem 33
For the following exercises, graph the function. Observe the points of intersection and shade the \(x\) -axis representing the solution set to the inequality. Show your graph and write your final answer in interval notation. $$ |x-1|>2 $$
5 step solution
Problem 33
For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ |2 x-1|-7=-2 $$
5 step solution
Problem 33
Graph the function. Observe the points of intersection and shade the \(x\) -axis representing the solution set to the inequality. Show your graph and write your final answer in interval notation. $$ |x-1|>2 $$
7 step solution
Problem 33
For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the given information. The slope equals zero and it passes through the point \((1,-4) .\)
4 step solution
Problem 33
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{3+4 i}{2-i} $$
6 step solution
Problem 33
Determine the discriminant, and then state how many solutions there are and the nature of the solutions. Do not solve. $$ x^{2}+4 x+7=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 34
For the following exercises, graph the function. Observe the points of intersection and shade the \(x\) -axis representing the solution set to the inequality. Show your graph and write your final answer in interval notation. $$ |x+3| \geq 5 $$
6 step solution
Problem 34
For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ |2 x+1|-2=-3 $$
3 step solution
Problem 34
Graph the function. Observe the points of intersection and shade the \(x\) -axis representing the solution set to the inequality. Show your graph and write your final answer in interval notation. $$ |x+3| \geq 5 $$
4 step solution
Problem 34
For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the given information. The slope is \(\frac{3}{4}\) and it passes through the point \((1,4)\)
4 step solution
Problem 34
For the following exercises, solve for the given variable in the formula. After obtaining a new version of the formula, you will use it to solve a question. Solve for \(f : \frac{1}{p}+\frac{1}{q}=\frac{1}{f}\)
4 step solution
Problem 34
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{2+3 i}{2-3 i} $$
5 step solution
Problem 34
Determine the discriminant, and then state how many solutions there are and the nature of the solutions. Do not solve. $$ 3 x^{2}+5 x-8=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 34
Name the quadrant in which the following points would be located. If the point is on an axis, name the axis. a. \((-3,-4) \quad\) b. \((-5,0) \quad\) c. \((1,-4) \quad\) d. \((-2,7) \quad\) e. \((0,-3)\)
5 step solution
Problem 34
Solve for \(f: \frac{1}{p}+\frac{1}{q}=\frac{1}{f}\)
5 step solution
Problem 35
For the following exercises, graph the function. Observe the points of intersection and shade the \(x\) -axis representing the solution set to the inequality. Show your graph and write your final answer in interval notation. $$ |x+7| \leq 4 $$
5 step solution
Problem 35
For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ |x+5|=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 35
For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the given information. \((-1,3)\) and \((4,-5)\)
3 step solution
Problem 35
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \sqrt{-9}+3 \sqrt{-16} $$
4 step solution
Problem 35
Determine the discriminant, and then state how many solutions there are and the nature of the solutions. Do not solve. $$ 9 x^{2}-30 x+25=0 $$
3 step solution
Problem 35
For each of the following exercises, construct a table and graph the equation by plotting at least three points. $$y=\frac{1}{3} x+2$$
5 step solution
Problem 36
For the following exercises, graph the function. Observe the points of intersection and shade the \(x\) -axis representing the solution set to the inequality. Show your graph and write your final answer in interval notation. $$ |x-2|<7 $$
6 step solution
Problem 36
For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ -|2 x+1|=-3 $$
5 step solution
Problem 36
Graph the function. Observe the points of intersection and shade the \(x\) -axis representing the solution set to the inequality. Show your graph and write your final answer in interval notation. $$ |x-2|<7 $$
4 step solution
Problem 36
For the following exercises, graph the pair of equations on the same axes, and state whether they are parallel, perpendicular, or neither. \(y=2 x+7\) \(y=-\frac{1}{2} x-4\)
3 step solution
Problem 36
For the following exercises, solve for the given variable in the formula. After obtaining a new version of the formula, you will use it to solve a question. Solve for \(m\) in the slope-intercept formula: \(y=m x+b\)
2 step solution
Problem 36
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ -\sqrt{-4}-4 \sqrt{-25} $$
5 step solution
Problem 36
Determine the discriminant, and then state how many solutions there are and the nature of the solutions. Do not solve. $$2 x^{2}-3 x-7=0$$
3 step solution
Problem 36
For each of the following exercises, construct a table and graph the equation by plotting at least three points. $$y=-3 x+1$$
5 step solution
Problem 37
For the following exercises, graph the function. Observe the points of intersection and shade the \(x\) -axis representing the solution set to the inequality. Show your graph and write your final answer in interval notation. $$ |x-2|<0 $$
3 step solution
Problem 37
For the following exercises, solve the equation by identifying the quadratic form. Use a substitute variable and find all real solutions by factoring. $$ x^{4}-10 x^{2}+9=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 37
Graph the function. Observe the points of intersection and shade the \(x\) -axis representing the solution set to the inequality. Show your graph and write your final answer in interval notation. $$ |x-2|<0 $$
5 step solution