Chapter 1
Intermediate Algebra · 348 exercises
Problem 113
In the following exercises, simplify each expression. $$ 8-|2-4(4-1)+3| $$
5 step solution
Problem 114
In the following exercises, simplify each expression. $$ 7-|5-3(4-1)-6| $$
6 step solution
Problem 115
In the following exercises, simplify each expression. $$ 9-3|2(2-6)-(3-7)| $$
4 step solution
Problem 116
In the following exercises, simplify each expression. $$ 5-2|2(1-4)-(2-5)| $$
7 step solution
Problem 117
In the following exercises, simplify each expression. $$ (-3)^{2}-24 \div(8-2) $$
3 step solution
Problem 118
In the following exercises, simplify each expression. $$ (-4)^{2}-32 \div(12-4) $$
4 step solution
Problem 119
In the following exercises, evaluate each expression. \(y+(-14)\) when (a) \(y=-33\) (b) \(y=30\)
5 step solution
Problem 120
In the following exercises, evaluate each expression. \(x+(-21)\) when (a) \(x=-27\) (b) \(x=44\)
5 step solution
Problem 121
In the following exercises, evaluate each expression. \((x+y)^{2}\) when \(x=-3, y=14\)
3 step solution
Problem 122
In the following exercises, evaluate each expression. \((y+z)^{2}\) when \(y=-3, z=15\)
3 step solution
Problem 123
In the following exercises, evaluate each expression. \(9 a-2 b-8\) when \(a=-6\) and \(b=-3\)
5 step solution
Problem 124
In the following exercises, evaluate each expression. \(7 m-4 n-2\) when \(m=-4\) and \(n=-9\)
3 step solution
Problem 125
In the following exercises, evaluate each expression. \(3 x^{2}-4 x y+2 y^{2}\) when \(x=-2, y=-3\)
4 step solution
Problem 126
In the following exercises, evaluate each expression. \(4 x^{2}-x y+3 y^{2}\) when \(x=-3, y=-2\)
4 step solution
Problem 127
In the following exercises, translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible. the sum of 3 and -15 , increased by 7
4 step solution
Problem 128
In the following exercises, translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible. the sum of -8 and -9 , increased by 23
4 step solution
Problem 129
In the following exercises, translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible. (a) the difference of 10 and -18 (b) subtract 11 from -25
5 step solution
Problem 130
In the following exercises, translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible. (a) the difference of -5 and -30 (b) subtract -6 from -13
4 step solution
Problem 131
In the following exercises, translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible. the quotient of -6 and the sum of \(a\) and \(b\)
4 step solution
Problem 132
In the following exercises, translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible. the product of -13 and the difference of \(c\) and \(d\)
4 step solution
Problem 133
In the following exercises, solve. Temperature On January 15 , the high temperature in Anaheim, California, was \(84^{\circ} .\) That same day, the high temperature in Embarrass, Minnesota, was \(-12^{\circ} .\) What was the difference between the temperature in Anaheim and the temperature in Embarrass?
4 step solution
Problem 134
In the following exercises, solve. Temperature On January 21, the high temperature in Palm Springs, California, was \(89^{\circ}\), and the high temperature in Whitefield, New Hampshire, was \(-31^{\circ}\). What was the difference between the temperature in Palm Springs and the temperature in Whitefield?
5 step solution
Problem 135
In the following exercises, solve. Football On the first down, the Chargers had the ball on their 25 -yard line. They lost 6 yards on the firstdown play, gained 10 yards on the second-down play, and lost 8 yards on the third-down play. What was the yard line at the end of the third-down play?
4 step solution
Problem 136
In the following exercises, solve. Football On first down, the Steelers had the ball on their 30 -yard line. They gained 9 yards on the firstdown play, lost 14 yards on the second-down play, and lost 2 yards on the third-down play. What was the yard line at the end of the third-down play?
4 step solution
Problem 137
In the following exercises, solve. Checking Account Mayra has \(\$ 124\) in her checking account. She writes a check for \(\$ 152 .\) What is the new balance in her checking account?
4 step solution
Problem 138
In the following exercises, solve. Checking Account Reymonte has a balance of -\$49 in his checking account. He deposits \(\$ 281\) to the account. What is the new balance?
4 step solution
Problem 139
Explain why the sum of -8 and 2 is negative, but the sum of 8 and -2 is positive.
4 step solution
Problem 141
In your own words, state the rules for multiplying and dividing integers.
6 step solution
Problem 143
In the following exercises, simplify. $$ -\frac{108}{63} $$
3 step solution
Problem 144
In the following exercises, simplify. $$ -\frac{104}{48} $$
4 step solution
Problem 146
In the following exercises, simplify. $$ \frac{182}{294} $$
4 step solution
Problem 147
In the following exercises, simplify. $$ \frac{14 x^{2}}{21 y} $$
2 step solution
Problem 148
In the following exercises, simplify. $$ \frac{24 a}{32 b^{2}} $$
3 step solution
Problem 149
In the following exercises, simplify. $$ -\frac{210 a^{2}}{110 b^{2}} $$
4 step solution
Problem 150
In the following exercises, simplify. $$ -\frac{30 x^{2}}{105 y^{2}} $$
3 step solution
Problem 151
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ -\frac{3}{4}\left(-\frac{4}{9}\right) $$
4 step solution
Problem 152
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ -\frac{3}{8} \cdot \frac{4}{15} $$
3 step solution
Problem 153
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \left(-\frac{14}{15}\right)\left(\frac{9}{20}\right) $$
5 step solution
Problem 154
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \left(-\frac{9}{10}\right)\left(\frac{25}{33}\right) $$
5 step solution
Problem 155
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \left(-\frac{63}{84}\right)\left(-\frac{44}{90}\right) $$
3 step solution
Problem 156
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \left(-\frac{33}{60}\right)\left(-\frac{40}{88}\right) $$
6 step solution
Problem 157
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \frac{3}{7} \cdot 21 n $$
5 step solution
Problem 158
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \frac{5}{6} \cdot 30 m $$
4 step solution
Problem 159
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{x}{11} $$
7 step solution
Problem 160
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \frac{2}{5} \div \frac{y}{9} $$
4 step solution
Problem 161
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \frac{5}{18} \div\left(-\frac{15}{24}\right) $$
6 step solution
Problem 162
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \frac{7}{18} \div\left(-\frac{14}{27}\right) $$
6 step solution
Problem 163
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \frac{8 u}{15} \div \frac{12 y}{25} $$
4 step solution
Problem 164
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \frac{12 r}{25} \div \frac{18 s}{35} $$
5 step solution
Problem 165
In the following exercises, perform the indicated operation. $$ \frac{3}{4} \div(-12) $$
5 step solution