Chapter 6

Intermediate Algebra ยท 418 exercises

Problem 9

Simplify and reduce each expression. $$ \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{48}}{4} $$

4 step solution

Problem 9

Solve each quadratic equation by using (a) the factoring method and (b) the method of completing the square. $$ 2 n^{2}-n-15=0 $$

11 step solution

Problem 9

Solve each of the quadratic equations by factoring and applying the property, \(a b=0\) if and only if \(a=0\) or \(b=0\). If necessary, return to Chapter 3 and review the factoring techniques presented there. $$ x^{2}+x-30=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Solve each inequality and graph its solution set on a number line. $$ (x+2)(x+1)(x-2)>0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 10

Solve each quadratic equation using the method that seems most appropriate to you. $$ 28-x-2 x^{2}=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 10

Simplify and reduce each expression. $$ \frac{-8 \pm \sqrt{72}}{4} $$

4 step solution

Problem 10

Solve each quadratic equation by using (a) the factoring method and (b) the method of completing the square. $$ 3 n^{2}+n-14=0 $$

9 step solution

Problem 10

Solve each of the quadratic equations by factoring and applying the property, \(a b=0\) if and only if \(a=0\) or \(b=0\). If necessary, return to Chapter 3 and review the factoring techniques presented there. $$ x^{2}-8 x-48=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Add or subtract as indicated. $$ (5+2 i)+(7+10 i) $$

4 step solution

Problem 11

Solve each inequality and graph its solution set on a number line. $$ x(x+2)(x-4) \leq 0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 11

Solve each quadratic equation using the method that seems most appropriate to you. $$ (x-2)(x+9)=-10 $$

4 step solution

Problem 11

Simplify and reduce each expression. $$ x^{2}+2 x-1=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 11

Solve each quadratic equation by using (a) the factoring method and (b) the method of completing the square. $$ 3 n^{2}+7 n-6=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 11

Solve each of the quadratic equations by factoring and applying the property, \(a b=0\) if and only if \(a=0\) or \(b=0\). If necessary, return to Chapter 3 and review the factoring techniques presented there. $$ x^{2}-19 x+84=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 11

Add or subtract as indicated. $$ (-8+4 i)+(2+6 i) $$

4 step solution

Problem 12

Solve each inequality and graph its solution set on a number line. $$ x(x+3)(x-3) \leq 0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 12

Solve each quadratic equation using the method that seems most appropriate to you. $$ (x+3)(2 x+1)=-3 $$

6 step solution

Problem 12

Simplify and reduce each expression. $$ x^{2}+4 x-1=0 $$

8 step solution

Problem 12

Solve each quadratic equation by using (a) the factoring method and (b) the method of completing the square. $$ 2 n^{2}+7 n-4=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 12

Solve each of the quadratic equations by factoring and applying the property, \(a b=0\) if and only if \(a=0\) or \(b=0\). If necessary, return to Chapter 3 and review the factoring techniques presented there. $$ x^{2}-21 x+104=0 $$

8 step solution

Problem 12

Add or subtract as indicated. $$ (5-8 i)+(-7+2 i) $$

4 step solution

Problem 13

Solve each inequality. $$ x^{2}+2 x-35<0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 13

Solve each quadratic equation using the method that seems most appropriate to you. $$ 2 x^{2}-4 x+7=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 13

Solve each quadratic equation by using (a) the factoring method and (b) the method of completing the square. $$ n(n+6)=160 $$

6 step solution

Problem 13

Solve each of the quadratic equations by factoring and applying the property, \(a b=0\) if and only if \(a=0\) or \(b=0\). If necessary, return to Chapter 3 and review the factoring techniques presented there. $$ 2 x^{2}+19 x+24=0 $$

8 step solution

Problem 13

Add or subtract as indicated. $$ (3+2 i)-(5+7 i) $$

5 step solution

Problem 14

Solve each inequality. $$ x^{2}+3 x-54<0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 14

Solve each quadratic equation using the method that seems most appropriate to you. $$ 3 x^{2}-2 x+8=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 14

Simplify and reduce each expression. $$ n^{2}+3 n-2=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 14

Solve each quadratic equation by using (a) the factoring method and (b) the method of completing the square. $$ n(n-6)=216 $$

9 step solution

Problem 14

Solve each of the quadratic equations by factoring and applying the property, \(a b=0\) if and only if \(a=0\) or \(b=0\). If necessary, return to Chapter 3 and review the factoring techniques presented there. $$ 4 x^{2}+29 x+30=0 $$

8 step solution

Problem 14

Add or subtract as indicated. $$ (1+3 i)-(4+9 i) $$

4 step solution

Problem 15

Solve each inequality. $$ x^{2}-11 x+28>0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 15

Solve each quadratic equation using the method that seems most appropriate to you. $$ x^{2}-18 x+15=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 15

Simplify and reduce each expression. $$ a^{2}-8 a=4 $$

6 step solution

Problem 15

Use the method of completing the square to solve each quadratic equation. $$ x^{2}+4 x-2=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 15

Solve each of the quadratic equations by factoring and applying the property, \(a b=0\) if and only if \(a=0\) or \(b=0\). If necessary, return to Chapter 3 and review the factoring techniques presented there. $$ 15 x^{2}+29 x-14=0 $$

8 step solution

Problem 15

Add or subtract as indicated. $$ (-7+3 i)-(5-2 i) $$

4 step solution

Problem 16

Solve each inequality. $$ x^{2}+11 x+18>0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 16

Solve each quadratic equation using the method that seems most appropriate to you. $$ x^{2}-16 x+14=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 16

Simplify and reduce each expression. $$ a^{2}-6 a=2 $$

6 step solution

Problem 16

Use the method of completing the square to solve each quadratic equation. $$ x^{2}+2 x-1=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 16

Solve each of the quadratic equations by factoring and applying the property, \(a b=0\) if and only if \(a=0\) or \(b=0\). If necessary, return to Chapter 3 and review the factoring techniques presented there. $$ 24 x^{2}+x-10=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 16

Add or subtract as indicated. $$ (-8+4 i)-(9-4 i) $$

4 step solution

Problem 17

Solve each inequality. $$ 3 x^{2}+13 x-10 \leq 0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 17

Solve each quadratic equation using the method that seems most appropriate to you. $$ 20 y^{2}+17 y-10=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 17

Use the method of completing the square to solve each quadratic equation. $$ x^{2}+6 x-3=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 17

Solve each of the quadratic equations by factoring and applying the property, \(a b=0\) if and only if \(a=0\) or \(b=0\). If necessary, return to Chapter 3 and review the factoring techniques presented there. $$ 25 x^{2}-30 x+9=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 17

Add or subtract as indicated. $$ (-3-10 i)+(2-13 i) $$

4 step solution

Problem 18

Solve each inequality. $$ 4 x^{2}-x-14 \leq 0 $$

7 step solution

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