Chapter 2

College Algebra with Corequisite Support · 366 exercises

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). $$ (4,1)(-2,-3)(5,0) $$

4 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. $$ |3 x-4|=8 $$

5 step solution

Problem 31

For the following exercises, solve the quadratic equation by completing the square. Show each step. $$ 2 x^{2}-3 x-1=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 31

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{6+4 i}{i} $$

7 step solution

Problem 31

For the following exercises, use the formula given to solve for the required value. \(S u m=\frac{1}{1-r}\) is the formula for an infinite series sum. If the sum is \(5,\) find \(r\).

5 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 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). $$ (-1,2)(0,4)(2,1) $$

5 step solution

Problem 32

For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ |4 x+1|-3=6 $$

5 step solution

Problem 32

For the following exercises, 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 the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{2-3 i}{4+3 i} $$

5 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, 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 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. $$ |x-1|>2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 33

For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ |2 x-1|-7=-2 $$

5 step solution

Problem 33

For the following exercises, determine the discriminant, and then state how many solutions there are and the nature of the solutions. Do not solve. $$ x^{2}+4 x+7=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 33

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{3+4 i}{2-i} $$

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)

2 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. $$ |x+3| \geq 5 $$

7 step solution

Problem 34

For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ |2 x+1|-2=-3 $$

3 step solution

Problem 34

For the following exercises, 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

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{2+3 i}{2-3 i} $$

6 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 \(f: \frac{1}{p}+\frac{1}{q}=\frac{1}{f}\)

6 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)

6 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) \((-3,-4)\) (b) \((-5,0)\) (c) \((1,-4)\) (d) \((-2,7)\) (e) \((0,-3)\)

6 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, determine the discriminant, and then state how many solutions there are and the nature of the solutions. Do not solve. $$ 9 x^{2}-30 x+25=0 $$

5 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

For the following exercises, find the equation of the line using the given information. (-1,3) and (4,-5)

5 step solution

Problem 35

For each of the following exercises, construct a table and graph the equation by plotting at least three points. $$ y=\frac{1}{3} x+2 $$

4 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. $$ |x-2|<7 $$

5 step solution

Problem 36

For the following exercises, solve the equation involving absolute value. $$ -|2 x+1|=-3 $$

5 step solution

Problem 36

For the following exercises, determine the discriminant, and then state how many solutions there are and the nature of the solutions. Do not solve. $$ 2 x^{2}-3 x-7=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 36

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ -\sqrt{-4}-4 \sqrt{-25} $$

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 slopeintercept formula: \(y=m x+b\)

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. $$ \begin{array}{l} y=2 x+7 \\ y=-\frac{1}{2} x-4 \end{array} $$

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, 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

For the following exercises, determine the discriminant, and then state how many solutions there are and the nature of the solutions. Do not solve. $$ 6 x^{2}-x-2=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 37

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{2+\sqrt{-12}}{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 37

For the following exercises, graph the pair of equations on the same axes, and state whether they are parallel, perpendicular, or neither. $$ \begin{array}{l} 3 x-2 y=5 \\ 6 y-9 x=6 \end{array} $$

2 step solution

Problem 37

For each of the following exercises, construct a table and graph the equation by plotting at least three points. $$ 2 y=x+3 $$

5 step solution

Problem 38

For the following exercises, graph both straight lines (left-hand side being y1 and right-hand side being \(y 2\) ) on the same axes. Find the point of intersection and solve the inequality by observing where it is true comparing the \(y\) -values of the lines. $$ x+3<3 x-4 $$

6 step solution

Problem 38

For the following exercises, solve the equation by identifying the quadratic form. Use a substitute variable and find all real solutions by factoring. $$ 4(t-1)^{2}-9(t-1)=-2 $$

6 step solution

Problem 38

For the following exercises, solve the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula. If the solutions are not real, state No Real Solution. $$ 2 x^{2}+5 x+3=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 38

For the following exercises, perform the indicated operation and express the result as a simplified complex number. $$ \frac{4+\sqrt{-20}}{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 38

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. The area of a trapezoid is given by \(A=\frac{1}{2} h\left(b_{1}+b_{2}\right) .\) Use the formula to find the area of a trapezoid with \(h=6, \quad b_{1}=14, \quad\) and \(b_{2}=8\)

5 step solution

Problem 38

For the following exercises, graph the pair of equations on the same axes, and state whether they are parallel, perpendicular, or neither. $$ \begin{array}{l} y=\frac{3 x+1}{4} \\ y=3 x+2 \end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 38

For each of the following exercises, find and plot the \(x\) - and \(y\) -intercepts, and graph the straight line based on those two points. $$ 4 x-3 y=12 $$

4 step solution

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