Chapter 10

Fundamentals of Mathematics · 376 exercises

Problem 13

For the following 8 problems, next to each real number, note all collections to which it belongs by writing \(N\) for natural number, \(W\) for whole number, or \(Z\) for integer. Some numbers may belong to more than one collection. -7

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Problem 14

What numbers can replace \(x\) so that each statement is true? \(-3

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Problem 14

Find each value. \(-3+(-8)\)

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Problem 14

Use a calculator to find each value. \((0.006) \cdot(-0.241) .\) Round to three decimal places.

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Problem 14

Perform the indicated subtractions. $$ 5-(-5) $$

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Problem 14

Use the algebraic definition of absolute value to find the following values. $$ -|-31| $$

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Problem 14

Find the sums. $$ 35+(-78) $$

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Problem 14

Suppose \(a\) is a negative number. Is \(-a\) positive or negative?

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Problem 14

For the following 8 problems, next to each real number, note all collections to which it belongs by writing \(N\) for natural number, \(W\) for whole number, or \(Z\) for integer. Some numbers may belong to more than one collection. -805

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Problem 15

What numbers can replace \(x\) so that each statement is true? \(-8

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Problem 15

Find each value. \(0-16\)

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Problem 15

Find the value of each of the following. Use a calculator to check each result. $$ (-2)(-8) $$

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Problem 15

Perform the indicated subtractions. $$ 24-[-(-24)] $$

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Problem 15

Determine each of the values. $$ |5| $$

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Problem 15

Find the sums. $$ 15+(-10) $$

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Problem 15

Suppose we do not know the sign of the number \(k\). Is \(-k\) positive, negative, or do we not know?

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Problem 15

For the following 8 problems, next to each real number, note all collections to which it belongs by writing \(N\) for natural number, \(W\) for whole number, or \(Z\) for integer. Some numbers may belong to more than one collection. -900

3 step solution

Problem 16

How many units are there between the given pair of numbers? 0 and 4

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Problem 16

Find each value. (-14)\(\cdot(-3)\)

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Problem 16

Find the value of each of the following. Use a calculator to check each result. $$ (-3)(-9) $$

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Problem 16

Use a calculator to find each difference. $$ 44-315 $$

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Problem 16

Determine each of the values. $$ |3| $$

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Problem 16

Find the sums. $$ 1.5+(-2) $$

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Problem 16

Is the number 0 a positive number, a negative number, neither, or both?

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Problem 17

How many units are there between the given pair of numbers? -1 and 3

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Problem 17

Find each value. \((-5-6)^{2}\)

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Problem 17

Find the value of each of the following. Use a calculator to check each result. $$ (-4)(-8) $$

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Problem 17

Use a calculator to find each difference. $$ 12.756-15.003 $$

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Problem 17

Determine each of the values. $$ |6| $$

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Problem 17

Find the sums. $$ -8+0 $$

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Problem 17

An integer is an even integer if it is evenly divisible by 2 . Draw a number line that extends from -5 to 5 and place points at all negative even integers and all positive odd integers.

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Problem 18

How many units are there between the given pair of numbers? -7 and -4

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Problem 18

Find each value. \((-51) \div(-7)\)

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Problem 18

Find the value of each of the following. Use a calculator to check each result. $$ (-5)(-2) $$

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Problem 18

Use a calculator to find each difference. $$ -31.89-44.17 $$

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Problem 18

Determine each of the values. $$ |-9| $$

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Problem 18

Find the sums. $$ 0+(0.57) $$

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Problem 18

How should the number in the following 6 problems be read? (Write in words.) -7

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Problem 18

Draw a number line that extends from -5 to 5 . Place points at all integers that satisfy \(-3 \leq x<4\).

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Problem 19

How many units are there between the given pair of numbers? -6 and 0

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Problem 19

Find each value. \(\frac{-42}{-7}\)

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Problem 19

Find the value of each of the following. Use a calculator to check each result. $$ \text { (3) }(-12) $$

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Problem 19

Use a calculator to find each difference. $$ -0.797-(-0.615) $$

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Problem 19

Determine each of the values. $$ |-1| $$

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Problem 19

Find the sums. $$ -879+454 $$

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Problem 19

How should the number in the following 6 problems be read? (Write in words.) -5

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Problem 19

Is there a largest two digit number? If so, what is it?

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Problem 20

How many units are there between the given pair of numbers? -1 and 1

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Problem 20

Find each value. \(\left|\frac{-32}{8}-\frac{-15-5}{5}\right|\)

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Problem 20

Find the value of each of the following. Use a calculator to check each result. $$ (4)(-18) $$

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