Chapter 2

Elementary Algebra · 512 exercises

Problem 32

For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation. $$ (2 y)(2 y) 2 y 2 y $$

4 step solution

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. $$\left(\frac{5}{12}-\frac{1}{4}\right)+\left(\frac{1}{6}+\frac{2}{3}\right)$$

5 step solution

Problem 33

For the following problems, locate the numbers on a number line by placing a point at their (approximate) position. $$ -1 \frac{3}{8} $$

3 step solution

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. $$ \left(10 a^{2} b\right)^{2} $$

3 step solution

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. $$4\left(\frac{3}{5}-\frac{8}{15}\right)+9\left(\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{4}\right)$$

4 step solution

Problem 34

For the following problems, locate the numbers on a number line by placing a point at their (approximate) position. $$ 0 $$

4 step solution

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 \(*\) $$6 *-1$$

2 step solution

Problem 34

For the following problems, use the order of operations to find each value. $$\frac{0}{5}+\frac{0}{1}+0[2+4(0)]$$

4 step solution

Problem 35

For the following problems, locate the numbers on a number line by placing a point at their (approximate) position. $$ -4 \frac{1}{2} $$

4 step solution

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. $$ y^{5} y^{7} $$

3 step solution

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. $$ \left(x^{2} y^{3} z^{5}\right)^{4} $$

4 step solution

Problem 35

For the following problems, expand the quantities so that no exponents appear. $$ 6^{2} $$

4 step solution

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. $$ m^{10} m^{2} $$

3 step solution

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. $$ k^{8} k^{3} $$

3 step solution

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. $$ 8 x^{3} y^{2} $$

4 step solution

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. $$k(10 a-b)$$

4 step solution

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 .

4 step solution

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. $$ y^{3} y^{4} y^{6} $$

3 step solution

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. $$(21 c)(0.008)$$

2 step solution

Problem 38

For the following problems, state whether the given statements are the same or different. $$x=y \text { and } y=x$$

4 step solution

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 .

4 step solution

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. $$ 3 x^{2} \cdot 2 x^{5} $$

4 step solution

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. $$(5)(b-6)$$

4 step solution

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

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