Chapter 5

Intermediate Algebra · 542 exercises

Problem 1

For Problems \(1-18\), write each of the following in scientific notation. For example, $$ 27,800=(2.78)\left(10^{4}\right) $$ 89

4 step solution

Problem 1

For Problems \(1-30\), evaluate each numerical expression. $$ 81^{\frac{1}{2}} $$

3 step solution

Problem 1

For Problems 1-56, solve each equation. Don't forget to check each of your potential solutions. $$ \sqrt{5 x}=10 $$

4 step solution

Problem 1

For Problems \(1-14\), multiply and simplify where possible. $$ \sqrt{6} \sqrt{12} $$

3 step solution

Problem 1

For Problems \(1-20\), use the distributive property to help simplify each of the following. For example, $$ \begin{aligned} 3 \sqrt{8}-\sqrt{32} &=3 \sqrt{4} \sqrt{2}-\sqrt{16} \sqrt{2} \\ &=3(2) \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=6 \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=(6-4) \sqrt{2}=2 \sqrt{2} \end{aligned} $$ $$ 5 \sqrt{18}-2 \sqrt{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 1

Evaluate each of the following. For example, \(\sqrt{25}=5\). \(\sqrt{64}\)

5 step solution

Problem 1

Simplify each numerical expression. \(3^{-3}\)

3 step solution

Problem 2

For Problems \(1-18\), write each of the following in scientific notation. 117

5 step solution

Problem 2

For Problems \(1-30\), evaluate each numerical expression. $$ 64^{\frac{1}{2}} $$

4 step solution

Problem 2

For Problems 1-56, solve each equation. Don't forget to check each of your potential solutions. $$ \sqrt{3 x}=9 $$

4 step solution

Problem 2

For Problems \(1-14\), multiply and simplify where possible. $$ \sqrt{8} \sqrt{6} $$

2 step solution

Problem 2

For Problems \(1-20\), use the distributive property to help simplify each of the following. For example, $$ \begin{aligned} 3 \sqrt{8}-\sqrt{32} &=3 \sqrt{4} \sqrt{2}-\sqrt{16} \sqrt{2} \\ &=3(2) \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=6 \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=(6-4) \sqrt{2}=2 \sqrt{2} \end{aligned} $$ $$ 7 \sqrt{12}+4 \sqrt{3} $$

4 step solution

Problem 2

Evaluate each of the following. For example, \(\sqrt{25}=5\). \(\sqrt{49}\)

4 step solution

Problem 2

Simplify each numerical expression. \(2^{-4}\)

4 step solution

Problem 3

For Problems \(1-18\), write each of the following in scientific notation. 4290

5 step solution

Problem 3

For Problems \(1-30\), evaluate each numerical expression. $$ 27^{\frac{1}{3}} $$

2 step solution

Problem 3

For Problems 1-56, solve each equation. Don't forget to check each of your potential solutions. $$ \sqrt{2 x}+4=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 3

For Problems \(1-14\), multiply and simplify where possible. $$ (3 \sqrt{3})(2 \sqrt{6}) $$

4 step solution

Problem 3

For Problems \(1-20\), use the distributive property to help simplify each of the following. For example, $$ \begin{aligned} 3 \sqrt{8}-\sqrt{32} &=3 \sqrt{4} \sqrt{2}-\sqrt{16} \sqrt{2} \\ &=3(2) \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=6 \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=(6-4) \sqrt{2}=2 \sqrt{2} \end{aligned} $$ $$ 7 \sqrt{12}+10 \sqrt{48} $$

3 step solution

Problem 3

Evaluate each of the following. For example, \(\sqrt{25}=5\). \(-\sqrt{100}\)

3 step solution

Problem 3

Simplify each numerical expression. \(-10^{-2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 4

For Problems \(1-18\), write each of the following in scientific notation. 812,000

4 step solution

Problem 4

For Problems \(1-30\), evaluate each numerical expression. $$ (-32)^{\frac{1}{5}} $$

4 step solution

Problem 4

For Problems 1-56, solve each equation. Don't forget to check each of your potential solutions. $$ \sqrt{4 x}+5=0 $$

3 step solution

Problem 4

For Problems \(1-14\), multiply and simplify where possible. $$ (5 \sqrt{2})(3 \sqrt{12}) $$

6 step solution

Problem 4

For Problems \(1-20\), use the distributive property to help simplify each of the following. For example, $$ \begin{aligned} 3 \sqrt{8}-\sqrt{32} &=3 \sqrt{4} \sqrt{2}-\sqrt{16} \sqrt{2} \\ &=3(2) \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=6 \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=(6-4) \sqrt{2}=2 \sqrt{2} \end{aligned} $$ $$ 6 \sqrt{8}-5 \sqrt{18} $$

4 step solution

Problem 4

Evaluate each of the following. For example, \(\sqrt{25}=5\). \(-\sqrt{81}\)

3 step solution

Problem 4

Simplify each numerical expression. \(10^{-3}\)

4 step solution

Problem 5

For Problems \(1-18\), write each of the following in scientific notation. \(6,120,000\)

4 step solution

Problem 5

For Problems \(1-30\), evaluate each numerical expression. $$ (-8)^{\frac{1}{3}} $$

4 step solution

Problem 5

For Problems 1-56, solve each equation. Don't forget to check each of your potential solutions. $$ 2 \sqrt{n}=5 $$

4 step solution

Problem 5

For Problems \(1-14\), multiply and simplify where possible. $$ (4 \sqrt{2})(-6 \sqrt{5}) $$

3 step solution

Problem 5

For Problems \(1-20\), use the distributive property to help simplify each of the following. For example, $$ \begin{aligned} 3 \sqrt{8}-\sqrt{32} &=3 \sqrt{4} \sqrt{2}-\sqrt{16} \sqrt{2} \\ &=3(2) \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=6 \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=(6-4) \sqrt{2}=2 \sqrt{2} \end{aligned} $$ $$ -2 \sqrt{50}-5 \sqrt{32} $$

5 step solution

Problem 5

Evaluate each of the following. For example, \(\sqrt{25}=5\). \(\sqrt[3]{27}\)

4 step solution

Problem 5

Simplify each numerical expression. \(\frac{1}{3^{-4}}\)

4 step solution

Problem 6

For Problems \(1-18\), write each of the following in scientific notation. \(72,400,000\)

4 step solution

Problem 6

For Problems \(1-30\), evaluate each numerical expression. $$ \left(-\frac{27}{8}\right)^{\frac{1}{3}} $$

4 step solution

Problem 6

For Problems 1-56, solve each equation. Don't forget to check each of your potential solutions. $$ 5 \sqrt{n}=3 $$

3 step solution

Problem 6

For Problems \(1-14\), multiply and simplify where possible. $$ (-7 \sqrt{3})(2 \sqrt{5}) $$

4 step solution

Problem 6

For Problems \(1-20\), use the distributive property to help simplify each of the following. For example, $$ \begin{aligned} 3 \sqrt{8}-\sqrt{32} &=3 \sqrt{4} \sqrt{2}-\sqrt{16} \sqrt{2} \\ &=3(2) \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=6 \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=(6-4) \sqrt{2}=2 \sqrt{2} \end{aligned} $$ $$ -2 \sqrt{20}-7 \sqrt{45} $$

4 step solution

Problem 6

Evaluate each of the following. For example, \(\sqrt{25}=5\). \(\sqrt[3]{216}\)

4 step solution

Problem 6

Simplify each numerical expression. \(\frac{1}{2^{-6}}\)

4 step solution

Problem 7

For Problems \(1-18\), write each of the following in scientific notation. \(40,000,000\)

4 step solution

Problem 7

For Problems 1-56, solve each equation. Don't forget to check each of your potential solutions. $$ 3 \sqrt{n}-2=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 7

For Problems \(1-14\), multiply and simplify where possible. $$ (-3 \sqrt{3})(-4 \sqrt{8}) $$

3 step solution

Problem 7

For Problems \(1-20\), use the distributive property to help simplify each of the following. For example, $$ \begin{aligned} 3 \sqrt{8}-\sqrt{32} &=3 \sqrt{4} \sqrt{2}-\sqrt{16} \sqrt{2} \\ &=3(2) \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=6 \sqrt{2}-4 \sqrt{2} \\ &=(6-4) \sqrt{2}=2 \sqrt{2} \end{aligned} $$ $$ 3 \sqrt{20}-\sqrt{5}-2 \sqrt{45} $$

5 step solution

Problem 7

Evaluate each of the following. For example, \(\sqrt{25}=5\). \(\sqrt[3]{-64}\)

4 step solution

Problem 7

Simplify each numerical expression. \(-\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{-3}\)

5 step solution

Problem 8

For Problems \(1-18\), write each of the following in scientific notation. \(500,000,000\)

3 step solution

Problem 8

For Problems 1-56, solve each equation. Don't forget to check each of your potential solutions. $$ 2 \sqrt{n}-7=0 $$

4 step solution

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