Chapter 2
Elementary Algebra · 512 exercises
Problem 32
For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation. $$ (2 y)(2 y) 2 y 2 y $$
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Problem 32
For the pairs of real numbers shown in the following problems, write the appropriate relation symbol \((<,>,=)\) in place of the \(*\) $$-3 * 0$$
4 step solution
Problem 32
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$\left(\frac{5}{12}-\frac{1}{4}\right)+\left(\frac{1}{6}+\frac{2}{3}\right)$$
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Problem 33
For the following problems, locate the numbers on a number line by placing a point at their (approximate) position. $$ -1 \frac{3}{8} $$
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Problem 33
Use the product rule and quotient rule of exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all exponents are whole numbers. $$ x^{2} x^{3} $$
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Problem 33
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. $$ \left(10 a^{2} b\right)^{2} $$
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Problem 33
For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation. $$ 3 x y x x y-(x+1)(x+1)(x+1) $$
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Problem 33
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$4\left(\frac{3}{5}-\frac{8}{15}\right)+9\left(\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{4}\right)$$
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Problem 34
For the following problems, locate the numbers on a number line by placing a point at their (approximate) position. $$ 0 $$
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Problem 34
Use the product rule and quotient rule of exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all exponents are whole numbers. $$ a^{9} a^{7} $$
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Problem 34
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. $$ \left(8 x^{2} y^{3}\right)^{2} $$
4 step solution
Problem 34
For the following problems, expand the quantities so that no exponents appear. $$ 4^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 34
For the pairs of real numbers shown in the following problems, write the appropriate relation symbol \((<,>,=)\) in place of the \(*\) $$6 *-1$$
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Problem 34
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$\frac{0}{5}+\frac{0}{1}+0[2+4(0)]$$
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Problem 35
For the following problems, locate the numbers on a number line by placing a point at their (approximate) position. $$ -4 \frac{1}{2} $$
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Problem 35
Use the product rule and quotient rule of exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all exponents are whole numbers. $$ y^{5} y^{7} $$
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Problem 35
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. $$ \left(x^{2} y^{3} z^{5}\right)^{4} $$
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Problem 35
For the following problems, expand the quantities so that no exponents appear. $$ 6^{2} $$
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Problem 35
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. $$5(6 h+1)$$
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Problem 35
For the pairs of real numbers shown in the following problems, write the appropriate relation symbol \((<,>,=)\) in place of the \(*\) $$-\frac{1}{4} *-\frac{3}{4}$$
3 step solution
Problem 35
For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$0 \cdot 9+4 \cdot 0 \div 7+0[2(2-2)]$$
4 step solution
Problem 36
Draw a number line that extends from 10 to 20 . Place a point at all odd integers.
3 step solution
Problem 36
Use the product rule and quotient rule of exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all exponents are whole numbers. $$ m^{10} m^{2} $$
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Problem 36
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. $$ \left(2 a^{5} b^{11}\right)^{0} $$
3 step solution
Problem 36
For the following problems, expand the quantities so that no exponents appear. $$ 7^{3} y^{2} $$
5 step solution
Problem 37
Draw a number line that extends from -10 to \(10 .\) Place a point at all negative odd integers and at all even positive integers.
4 step solution
Problem 37
Use the product rule and quotient rule of exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all exponents are whole numbers. $$ k^{8} k^{3} $$
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Problem 37
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. $$ \left(x^{3} y^{2} z^{4}\right)^{5} $$
4 step solution
Problem 37
For the following problems, expand the quantities so that no exponents appear. $$ 8 x^{3} y^{2} $$
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Problem 37
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. $$k(10 a-b)$$
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Problem 38
Draw a number line that extends from -5 to \(10 .\) Place a point at all integers that are greater then or equal to -2 but strictly less than 5 .
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Problem 38
Use the product rule and quotient rule of exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all exponents are whole numbers. $$ y^{3} y^{4} y^{6} $$
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Problem 38
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. $$ \left(m^{6} n^{2} p^{5}\right)^{5} $$
4 step solution
Problem 38
For the following problems, expand the quantities so that no exponents appear. $$ \left(18 x^{2} y^{4}\right)^{2} $$
3 step solution
Problem 38
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. $$(21 c)(0.008)$$
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Problem 38
For the following problems, state whether the given statements are the same or different. $$x=y \text { and } y=x$$
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Problem 39
Draw a number line that extends from -10 to \(10 .\) Place a point at all real numbers that are strictly greater than -8 but less than or equal to 7 .
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Problem 39
Use the product rule and quotient rule of exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all exponents are whole numbers. $$ 3 x^{2} \cdot 2 x^{5} $$
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Problem 39
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. $$ \left(a^{4} b^{7} c^{6} d^{8}\right)^{8} $$
4 step solution
Problem 39
For the following problems, expand the quantities so that no exponents appear. $$ \left(9 a^{3} b^{2}\right)^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 39
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. $$(-16)(4)$$
3 step solution
Problem 39
Is there a smallest integer? If so, what is it?
3 step solution
Problem 39
For the following problems, state whether the given statements are the same or different. Represent the product of 3 and \(x\) five different ways.
5 step solution
Problem 40
Use the product rule and quotient rule of exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all exponents are whole numbers. $$ a^{2} a^{3} a^{8} $$
3 step solution
Problem 40
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. $$ \left(x^{2} y^{3} z^{9} w^{7}\right)^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 40
For the following problems, expand the quantities so that no exponents appear. $$ 5 x^{2}\left(2 y^{3}\right)^{3} $$
3 step solution
Problem 40
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. $$(5)(b-6)$$
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Problem 40
Is there a smallest whole number? If so, what is it?
4 step solution
Problem 40
For the following problems, state whether the given statements are the same or different. Represent the sum of \(a\) and \(b\) two different ways.
4 step solution
Problem 41
For the following problems, write the appropriate relation symbol \((=,<,>)\). $$ \begin{array}{ll} -3 & 0 \end{array} $$
4 step solution