Chapter 1

Introductory Algebra for College Students · 884 exercises

Problem 13

Start by drawing a number line that shows integers from \(-5\) to \(5 .\) Then graph each real number on your number line. $$3 \frac{1}{2}$$

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Problem 13

Find each sum without the use of a number line. $$-30+(-30)$$

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Problem 13

Evaluate each expression for \(x=4\). $$\frac{12 x-8}{2 x}$$

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Problem 13

Identify each natural number as prime or composite. If the number is composite, find its prime factorization. $$22$$

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Problem 14

Perform the indicated subtraction. $$-21-(-3)$$

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Problem 14

perform the indicated multiplication. $$\left(-\frac{4}{5}\right)(-30)$$

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Problem 14

In Exercises \(1-14\), evaluate each exponential expression. $$-8^{2}$$

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Problem 14

Use the commutative property of addition to write an equivalent algebraic expression. $$6(x+4)$$

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Problem 14

Start by drawing a number line that shows integers from \(-5\) to \(5 .\) Then graph each real number on your number line. $$2 \frac{1}{4}$$

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Problem 14

Evaluate each expression for \(x=4\). $$\frac{5 x+52}{3 x}$$

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Problem 14

Identify each natural number as prime or composite. If the number is composite, find its prime factorization. $$15$$

2 step solution

Problem 15

Perform the indicated subtraction. $$-21-17$$

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Problem 15

In Exercises \(15-28,\) simplify each algebraic expression, or explain why the expression cannot be simplified. $$7 x^{2}+12 x^{2}$$

3 step solution

Problem 15

perform the indicated multiplication. $$-\frac{3}{5} \cdot\left(-\frac{4}{7}\right)$$

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Problem 15

Find each sum without the use of a number line. $$-8+(-10)$$

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Problem 15

Use the commutative property of multiplication to write an equivalent algebraic expression. $$9 x$$

2 step solution

Problem 15

Start by drawing a number line that shows integers from \(-5\) to \(5 .\) Then graph each real number on your number line. $$\frac{11}{3}$$

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Problem 15

Evaluate each expression for \(x=7\) and \(y=5\). $$2 x+y$$

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Problem 15

Identify each natural number as prime or composite. If the number is composite, find its prime factorization. $$20$$

3 step solution

Problem 16

Perform the indicated subtraction. $$-29-21$$

3 step solution

Problem 16

In Exercises \(15-28,\) simplify each algebraic expression, or explain why the expression cannot be simplified. $$6 x^{2}+18 x^{2}$$

2 step solution

Problem 16

perform the indicated multiplication. $$-\frac{5}{7} \cdot\left(-\frac{3}{8}\right)$$

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Problem 16

Find each sum without the use of a number line. $$-4+(-6)$$

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Problem 16

Use the commutative property of multiplication to write an equivalent algebraic expression. $$8 x$$

2 step solution

Problem 16

Start by drawing a number line that shows integers from \(-5\) to \(5 .\) Then graph each real number on your number line. $$\frac{7}{3}$$

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Problem 16

Evaluate each expression for \(x=7\) and \(y=5\). $$3 x+y$$

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Problem 16

Identify each natural number as prime or composite. If the number is composite, find its prime factorization. $$75$$

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Problem 17

Perform the indicated subtraction. $$-45-(-45)$$

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Problem 17

In Exercises \(15-28,\) simplify each algebraic expression, or explain why the expression cannot be simplified. $$10 x^{3}+5 x^{3}$$

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Problem 17

perform the indicated multiplication. $$-\frac{7}{9} \cdot \frac{2}{3}$$

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Problem 17

Find each sum without the use of a number line. $$-0.4+(-0.9)$$

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Problem 17

Start by drawing a number line that shows integers from \(-5\) to \(5 .\) Then graph each real number on your number line. $$-1.8$$

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Problem 17

Evaluate each expression for \(x=7\) and \(y=5\). $$2(x+y)$$

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Problem 17

Identify each natural number as prime or composite. If the number is composite, find its prime factorization. $$37$$

2 step solution

Problem 18

Perform the indicated subtraction. $$-65-(-65)$$

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Problem 18

In Exercises \(15-28,\) simplify each algebraic expression, or explain why the expression cannot be simplified. $$14 x^{3}+8 x^{3}$$

3 step solution

Problem 18

perform the indicated multiplication. $$-\frac{5}{11} \cdot \frac{2}{7}$$

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Problem 18

Find each sum without the use of a number line. $$-1.5+(-5.3)$$

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Problem 18

Start by drawing a number line that shows integers from \(-5\) to \(5 .\) Then graph each real number on your number line. $$-3.4$$

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Problem 18

Evaluate each expression for \(x=7\) and \(y=5\). $$3(x+y)$$

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Problem 18

Identify each natural number as prime or composite. If the number is composite, find its prime factorization. $$23$$

3 step solution

Problem 19

Perform the indicated subtraction. $$23-23$$

3 step solution

Problem 19

In Exercises \(15-28,\) simplify each algebraic expression, or explain why the expression cannot be simplified. $$8 x^{4}+x^{4}$$

3 step solution

Problem 19

perform the indicated multiplication. $$3(-1.2)$$

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Problem 19

Find each sum without the use of a number line. $$-\frac{7}{10}+\left(-\frac{3}{10}\right)$$

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Problem 19

Use the commutative property of multiplication to write an equivalent algebraic expression. $$7 x+23$$

3 step solution

Problem 19

Start by drawing a number line that shows integers from \(-5\) to \(5 .\) Then graph each real number on your number line. $$-\frac{16}{5}$$

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Problem 19

Evaluate each expression for \(x=7\) and \(y=5\). $$4 x-3 y$$

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Problem 19

Identify each natural number as prime or composite. If the number is composite, find its prime factorization. $$36$$

2 step solution

Problem 20

Perform the indicated subtraction. $$26-26$$

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