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 $$a_{n}=a_{n-1}-20, a_{1}=50$$
6 step solution
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.
3 step solution
Problem 13
Use the formula for \(_{n} C_{r}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ _{7} C_{7} $$
3 step solution
Problem 13
In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$(5 x-1)^{3}$$
4 step solution
Problem 13
In Exercises 11-24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer \(n.\) $$1+3+5+\dots+(2 n-1)=n^{2}$$
4 step solution
Problem 13
In Exercises \(1-14\), write the first six terms of cach arithmetic sequence $$a_{n}=a_{n-1}-0.4, a_{1}=1.6$$
4 step solution
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 \(a_{1}=1000, r=-\frac{1}{2}.\)
4 step solution
Problem 14
A die is rolled. Find the probability of getting a number greater than 3
3 step solution
Problem 14
Use the formula for \(_{n} C_{r}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ _{4} C_{4} $$
4 step solution
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 \(n.\) $$3+6+9+\dots+3 n=\frac{3 n(n+1)}{2}$$
4 step solution
Problem 14
In Exercises \(1-14\), write the first six terms of cach arithmetic sequence $$a_{n}=a_{n-1}-03, a_{1}=-1.7$$
3 step solution
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
3 step solution
Problem 15
Use the formula for \(_{n} C_{r}\) to evaluate each expression. $$ _{5} C_{0} $$
4 step solution
Problem 15
In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$(2 x+1)^{4}$$
3 step solution
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 \(a_{1}=13, d=4\)
3 step solution
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 \(n.\) $$2+7+12+\dots+(5 n-3)=\frac{n(5 n-1)}{2}$$
3 step solution
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 \(a_{1}=9, d=2\)
3 step solution
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 \(a_{1}=40,000, r=0.1.\)
3 step solution
Problem 17
You are dealt one card from a standard 52-card deck. Find the probability of being dealt a queen.
3 step solution
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?
3 step solution
Problem 17
In Exercises 9-30, use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. $$\left(x^{2}+2 y\right)^{4}$$
3 step solution
Problem 17
In Exercises 11-24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer \(n.\) $$1+2+2^{2}+\cdots+2^{n-1}=2^{n}-1$$
4 step solution
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 \(a_{1}=7, d=5\)
3 step solution
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. $$ 3,12,48,192, \dots $$
3 step solution
Problem 18
You are dealt one card from a standard 52-card deck. Find the probability of being dealt a diamond.
3 step solution
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 \(n.\) $$1+3+3^{2}+\dots+3^{n-1}=\frac{3^{n}-1}{2}$$
4 step solution
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 \(a_{1}=8, d=6\)
3 step solution
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.
3 step solution
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 \(a_{1}=-40, d=5\)
3 step solution
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. $$a_{n}-\frac{n^{2}}{n !}$$
4 step solution
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