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

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