Chapter 2
Elementary Algebra · 512 exercises
Problem 16
Use the distributive property to rewrite each of the following quantities. $$(x+6) 7$$
3 step solution
Problem 16
For the following problems, next to each real number, note all collections to which it belongs by writing \(N\) for natural numbers, \(W\) for whole numbers, \(Z\) for integers, \(Q\) for rational numbers, Ir for irrational numbers, and \(R\) for real numbers. Some numbers may require more than one letter. $$0$$
7 step solution
Problem 16
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$6(4-1)+8(3+7)-20$$
3 step solution
Problem 17
For the following problems, write the appropriate relation symbol \((=,<,>)\) in place of the \(*\). $$ 2 * 0 $$
2 step solution
Problem 17
Find each quotient $$ \frac{26 x^{4} y^{6} z^{2}}{13 x^{2} y^{2} z} $$
5 step solution
Problem 17
Make use of the power rule for quotients, the power rule for products, the power rule for powers, or a combination of these rules to simplify each expression. $$ \left(\frac{8 a^{3} b^{2} c^{6}}{4 a^{2} b}\right)^{3} $$
4 step solution
Problem 17
For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation. 5 times \(s\) squared
3 step solution
Problem 17
Use the distributive property to rewrite each of the following quantities. $$4(a+y)$$
3 step solution
Problem 17
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$(8)(5)+2(14)+(1)$$
2 step solution
Problem 18
Find each value. Assume the base is not zero. $$ \frac{y^{7}}{y^{3}} $$
3 step solution
Problem 18
Make use of the power rule for quotients, the power rule for products, the power rule for powers, or a combination of these rules to simplify each expression. $$ \left[\frac{(9+w)^{2}}{(3+w)^{5}}\right]^{10} $$
7 step solution
Problem 18
For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation. 3 squared times \(y\) to the fifth
4 step solution
Problem 18
Use the distributive property to rewrite each of the following quantities. $$(9+2) a$$
3 step solution
Problem 18
For the following problems, next to each real number, note all collections to which it belongs by writing \(N\) for natural numbers, \(W\) for whole numbers, \(Z\) for integers, \(Q\) for rational numbers, Ir for irrational numbers, and \(R\) for real numbers. Some numbers may require more than one letter. $$86.3333 \ldots$$
7 step solution
Problem 18
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$61-22+4[3(10)+11]$$
4 step solution
Problem 19
For the following problems, state whether the letters or symbols are the same or different. \(>\) and \(\not<\)
2 step solution
Problem 19
Find each value. Assume the base is not zero. $$ \frac{6 x^{4}}{2 x^{3}} $$
4 step solution
Problem 19
Make use of the power rule for quotients, the power rule for products, the power rule for powers, or a combination of these rules to simplify each expression. $$ \left[\frac{5 x^{4}(y+1)}{5 x^{4}(y+1)}\right]^{6} $$
2 step solution
Problem 19
For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation. \(a\) cubed minus \((b+7)\) squared
3 step solution
Problem 19
Use the distributive property to rewrite each of the following quantities. $$a(x+5)$$
3 step solution
Problem 19
For the following problems, next to each real number, note all collections to which it belongs by writing \(N\) for natural numbers, \(W\) for whole numbers, \(Z\) for integers, \(Q\) for rational numbers, Ir for irrational numbers, and \(R\) for real numbers. Some numbers may require more than one letter. $$49.125125125 \ldots$$
2 step solution
Problem 19
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$\frac{(1+16-3)}{7}+5(12)$$
4 step solution
Problem 20
For the following problems, state whether the letters or symbols are the same or different. $$ a=b \text { and } b=a $$
3 step solution
Problem 20
Find each value. Assume the base is not zero. $$ \frac{14 a^{7}}{7 a^{2}} $$
4 step solution
Problem 20
Make use of the power rule for quotients, the power rule for products, the power rule for powers, or a combination of these rules to simplify each expression. $$ \left(\frac{16 x^{3} v^{4} c^{7}}{12 x^{2} v c^{6}}\right)^{0} $$
4 step solution
Problem 20
For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation. \((21-x)\) cubed plus \((x+5)\) to the seventh
3 step solution
Problem 20
Use the distributive property to rewrite each of the following quantities. $$1(x+y)$$
3 step solution
Problem 20
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$\frac{8(6+20)}{8}+\frac{3(6+16)}{22}$$
4 step solution
Problem 21
Find each value. Assume the base is not zero. $$ \frac{26 x^{2} y^{5}}{4 x y^{2}} $$
4 step solution
Problem 21
Use the power rules for exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all variable exponents are natural numbers. $$ (a c)^{5} $$
2 step solution
Problem 21
For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation. \(x x x x x\)
2 step solution
Problem 21
Use the commutative property of addition and multiplication to write expressions for an equal number for the following problems. You need not perform any calculations. $$x+3$$
2 step solution
Problem 21
For the following problems, draw a number line that extends from -3 to 3\. Locate each real number on the number line by placing a point (closed circle) at its approximate location. $$1 \frac{1}{2}$$
4 step solution
Problem 21
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$18 \div 2+55$$
3 step solution
Problem 22
For the following problems, use algebraic notataion. 8 plus 9
3 step solution
Problem 22
Find each value. Assume the base is not zero. $$ \frac{36 a^{4} b^{3} c^{8}}{8 a b^{3} c^{6}} $$
3 step solution
Problem 22
Use the power rules for exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all variable exponents are natural numbers. $$ (n m)^{7} $$
2 step solution
Problem 22
For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation. \((21-x)\) cubed plus \((x+5)\) to the seventh
3 step solution
Problem 22
Use the commutative property of addition and multiplication to write expressions for an equal number for the following problems. You need not perform any calculations. $$5+y$$
5 step solution
Problem 22
For the following problems, draw a number line that extends from -3 to 3\. Locate each real number on the number line by placing a point (closed circle) at its approximate location. $$-2$$
5 step solution
Problem 22
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$21 \div 7 \div 3$$
3 step solution
Problem 23
For the following problems, use algebraic notataion. 62 divided by \(f\)
2 step solution
Problem 23
Use the power rules for exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all variable exponents are natural numbers. $$ (2 a)^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 23
For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation. \(2 \cdot 3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3 x x y y y y y\)
3 step solution
Problem 23
Use the commutative property of addition and multiplication to write expressions for an equal number for the following problems. You need not perform any calculations. $$10 x$$
2 step solution
Problem 23
For the following problems, draw a number line that extends from -3 to 3\. Locate each real number on the number line by placing a point (closed circle) at its approximate location. $$-\frac{1}{8}$$
3 step solution
Problem 23
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$85 \div 5 \cdot 5-85$$
5 step solution
Problem 24
For the following problems, use algebraic notataion. 8 times \((x+4)\)
3 step solution
Problem 24
Find each value. Assume the base is not zero. $$ \frac{52 a^{7} b^{3}(a+b)^{8}}{26 a^{2} b(a+b)^{8}} $$
6 step solution
Problem 24
Use the power rules for exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all variable exponents are natural numbers. $$ (2 a)^{5} $$
3 step solution