Chapter 8

College Algebra · 464 exercises

Problem 12

In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$(x+3 y)^{3}$$

4 step solution

Problem 12

In Exercises 11-24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer \(n.\) $$3+4+5+\cdots+(n+2)=\frac{n(n+5)}{2}$$

3 step solution

Problem 12

In Exercises \(1-14\), write the first six terms of cach arithmetic sequence $$a_{n}=a_{n-1}-20, a_{1}=50$$

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Problem 12

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, a1, and common ratio, r. Find \(a_{12}\) when \(a_{1}=4, r=-2.\)

3 step solution

Problem 13

A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting an odd number.

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Problem 13

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

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Problem 13

In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$(5 x-1)^{3}$$

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Problem 13

In Exercises 11-24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer \(n.\) $$1+3+5+\dots+(2 n-1)=n^{2}$$

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Problem 13

In Exercises \(1-14\), write the first six terms of cach arithmetic sequence $$a_{n}=a_{n-1}-0.4, a_{1}=1.6$$

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Problem 13

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, a1, and common ratio, r. Find \(a_{40}\) when \(a_{1}=1000, r=-\frac{1}{2}.\)

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Problem 14

A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting a number greater than 3

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Problem 14

Use the formula for \(_{n} C_{r}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ _{4} C_{4} $$

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Problem 14

In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$(4 x-1)^{3}$$

3 step solution

Problem 14

In Exercises 11-24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer \(n.\) $$3+6+9+\dots+3 n=\frac{3 n(n+1)}{2}$$

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Problem 14

In Exercises \(1-14\), write the first six terms of cach arithmetic sequence $$a_{n}=a_{n-1}-03, a_{1}=-1.7$$

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Problem 14

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, a1, and common ratio, r. Find \(a_{30}\) when \(a_{1}=8000, r=-\frac{1}{2}.\)

3 step solution

Problem 15

A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting a number greater than 4

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Problem 15

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

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Problem 15

In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$(2 x+1)^{4}$$

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Problem 15

In Exercises 11-24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer \(n.\) $$3+7+11+\dots+(4 n-1)=n(2 n+1)$$

3 step solution

Problem 15

In Exercises \(15-22,\) find the indicated term of the arithmetic sequence with first term, \(a_{1},\) and common difference, \(d\) Find \(a_{6}\) when \(a_{1}=13, d=4\)

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Problem 15

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, a1, and common ratio, r. Find \(a_{8}\) when \(a_{1}=1,000,000, r=0.1.\)

3 step solution

Problem 16

A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting a number greater than 7.

3 step solution

Problem 16

Use the formula for \(_{n} C_{r}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ _{6} C_{0} $$

4 step solution

Problem 16

In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$(3 x+1)^{4}$$

3 step solution

Problem 16

In Exercises 11-24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer \(n.\) $$2+7+12+\dots+(5 n-3)=\frac{n(5 n-1)}{2}$$

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Problem 16

In Exercises \(15-22,\) find the indicated term of the arithmetic sequence with first term, \(a_{1},\) and common difference, \(d\) Find \(a_{16}\) when \(a_{1}=9, d=2\)

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Problem 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, a1, and common ratio, r. Find \(a_{\mathrm{s}}\) when \(a_{1}=40,000, r=0.1.\)

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Problem 17

You are dealt one card from a standard 52-card deck. Find the probability of being dealt a queen.

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Problem 17

Does the problem involve permutations or combinations? Explain your answer (It is not necessary to solve the problem. A medical researcher needs 6 people to test the effectiveness of an experimental drug. If 13 people have volunteered for The test, in how many ways can 6 people be selected?

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Problem 17

In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$\left(x^{2}+2 y\right)^{4}$$

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Problem 17

In Exercises 11-24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer \(n.\) $$1+2+2^{2}+\cdots+2^{n-1}=2^{n}-1$$

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Problem 17

In Exercises \(15-22,\) find the indicated term of the arithmetic sequence with first term, \(a_{1},\) and common difference, \(d\) Find \(a_{50}\) when \(a_{1}=7, d=5\)

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Problem 17

Write a formula for the general term (the nth term of each geometric sequence. Then use the formula for \(a_{n}\) to find \(a_{7},\) the seventh term of the sequence. $$ 3,12,48,192, \dots $$

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Problem 18

You are dealt one card from a standard 52-card deck. Find the probability of being dealt a diamond.

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Problem 18

Does the problem involve permutations or combinations? Explain your answer (It is not necessary to solve the problem. Fifty people purchase raffle tickets. Three winning tickets are selected at random. If first prize is \(\$ 1000,\) second prize is \(\$ 500\) and third prize is \(\$ 100,\) in how many different ways can the prizes be awarded?

3 step solution

Problem 18

In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$\left(x^{2}+y\right)^{4}$$

3 step solution

Problem 18

In Exercises 11-24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer \(n.\) $$1+3+3^{2}+\dots+3^{n-1}=\frac{3^{n}-1}{2}$$

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Problem 18

In Exercises \(15-22,\) find the indicated term of the arithmetic sequence with first term, \(a_{1},\) and common difference, \(d\) Find \(a_{60}\) when \(a_{1}=8, d=6\)

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Problem 18

Write a formula for the general term (the nth term of each geometric sequence. Then use the formula for \(a_{n}\) to find \(a_{7},\) the seventh term of the sequence. $$3,15,75,375, \dots$$

4 step solution

Problem 19

You are dealt one card from a standard 52-card deck. Find the probability of being dealt a picture card.

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Problem 19

Does the problem involve permutations or combinations? Explain your answer (It is not necessary to solve the problem. How many different four-letter passwords can be formed from the letters \(A, B, C, D, E, F,\) and \(G\) if no repetition of letters is allowed?

3 step solution

Problem 19

In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$(y-3)^{4}$$

4 step solution

Problem 19

In Exercises 11-24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer \(n.\) $$2+4+8+\dots+2^{n}=2^{n+1}-2$$

4 step solution

Problem 19

In Exercises \(15-22,\) find the indicated term of the arithmetic sequence with first term, \(a_{1},\) and common difference, \(d\) Find \(a_{200}\) when \(a_{1}=-40, d=5\)

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Problem 19

Write a formula for the general term (the nth term of each geometric sequence. Then use the formula for \(a_{n}\) to find \(a_{7},\) the seventh term of the sequence. $$18,6,2, \frac{2}{3}, \dots$$

3 step solution

Problem 19

The general term of a sequence is given and involves a factorial. Write the first four terms of each sequence. $$a_{n}-\frac{n^{2}}{n !}$$

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Problem 20

You are dealt one card from a standard 52-card deck. Find the probability of being dealt a card greater than 3 and less than 7 .

3 step solution

Problem 20

In Exercises \(15-22,\) find the indicated term of the arithmetic sequence with first term, \(a_{1},\) and common difference, \(d\) Find \(a_{150}\) when \(a_{1}=-60, d=5\)

3 step solution

Problem 20

Does the problem involve permutations or combinations? Explain your answer (It is not necessary to solve the problem. Fifty people purchase raffle tickets. Three winning tickets are selected at random. If each prize is \(\$ 500,\) in how many different ways can the prizes be awarded?

3 step solution

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