Chapter 2
Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students 4th · 562 exercises
Problem 78
Use both the addition and multiplication properties of inequality to solve each inequality and graph the solution set on a number line. $$\frac{x}{4}-3 \geq 1$$
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Problem 78
Determine whether each statement “makes sense” or “does not make sense” and explain your reasoning. When I use the addition and multiplication properties to solve \(2 x+5=17,\) I undo the operations in the opposite order in which they are performed.
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Problem 78
Solve equation. Use words or set notation to identify equations that have no solution, or equations that are true for all real numbers. \(0.04(x-2)=0.02(6 x-3)-0.02\)
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Problem 79
Use both the addition and multiplication properties of inequality to solve each inequality and graph the solution set on a number line. $$1-\frac{x}{2}>4$$
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Problem 79
Determine whether each statement “makes sense” or “does not make sense” and explain your reasoning. The model \(P=18 n+765\) describes the price of a Westie puppy, \(P, n\) years after \(1940,\) so I have to solve a linear equation to determine the puppy's price in 2009 .
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Problem 79
Contain small figures ( \(\square, \triangle\) and \(\$$ ) that represent nonzero real numbers. Use properties of equality to isolate \)x\( on one side of the equation and the small figures on the other side. \)\frac{x}{\square}+\Delta=\$$
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Problem 80
Use both the addition and multiplication properties of inequality to solve each inequality and graph the solution set on a number line. $$1-\frac{x}{2}<5$$
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Problem 81
Solve each inequality. $$4 x-4<4(x-5)$$
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Problem 81
Write an equation with a negative solution that can be solved by adding 100 to both sides.
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Problem 81
If \(\frac{x}{5}-2=\frac{x}{3},\) evaluate \(x^{2}-x\)
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Problem 82
Solve each inequality. $$3 x-5<3(x-2)$$
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Problem 82
Use a calculator to solve each equation. $$x-7.0463=-9.2714$$
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Problem 82
If \(\frac{3 x}{2}+\frac{3 x}{4}=\frac{x}{4}-4,\) evaluate \(x^{2}-x\)
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Problem 82
In Exercises \(79-82,\) determine whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, make the necessary change(s) to produce a true statement. Solving \(x-y=-7\) for \(y\) gives \(y=x+7\)
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Problem 83
Solve each inequality.
$$x+3
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Problem 83
It is possible to have a circle whose circumference is numerically equal to its area.
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Problem 83
Use a calculator to solve each equation. $$6.9825=4.2296+y$$
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Problem 83
Use the given information to write an equation. Let \(x\) represent the number described in each exercise. Then solve the equation and find the number. When one-third of a number is added to one-fifth of the number, the sum is \(16 .\) What is the number?
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Problem 83
In Exercises \(79-82,\) determine whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, make the necessary change(s) to produce a true statement. In psychology, an intelligence quotient, \(Q,\) also called IQ, is measured by the formula $$ Q=\frac{100 M}{C} $$ where \(M=\) mental age and \(C=\) chronological age. Solve the formula for \(C\).
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Problem 84
Solve each inequality.
$$x+4
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Problem 84
When the measure of a given angle is added to three times the measure of its complement, the sum equals the sum of the measures of the complement and supplement of the angle.
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Problem 84
Write as an algebraic expression in which \(x\) represents the number: the quotient of 9 and a number, decreased by 4 times the number. (Section 1.1, Example 3)
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Problem 84
Use the given information to write an equation. Let \(x\) represent the number described in each exercise. Then solve the equation and find the number. When two-fifths of a number is added to one-fourth of the number, the sum is 13. What is the number?
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Problem 85
Solve each inequality. $$7 x \leq 7(x-2)$$
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Problem 85
The complement of an angle that measures less than \(90^{\circ}\) is an angle that measures more than \(90^{\circ} .\)
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Problem 85
Simplify: \(-16-8 \div 4 \cdot(-2) .\) (Section \(1.8,\) Example 4 )
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Problem 85
When 3 is subtracted from three-fourths of a number, the result is equal to one-half of the number. What is the number?
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Problem 86
Solve each inequality. $$3 x+1 \leq 3(x-2)$$
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Problem 86
Simplify: \(3[7 x-2(5 x-1)] .\) (Section 1.8, Example 11)
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Problem 86
Solve each equation. Use a calculator to help with the arithmetic. Check your solution using the calculator. $$3.7 x-19.46=-9.988$$
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Problem 86
Use the given information to write an equation. Let \(x\) represent the number described in each exercise. Then solve the equation and find the number. When 30 is subtracted from seven-eighths of a number, the result is equal to one-half of the number. What is the number?
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Problem 87
Solve each inequality. $$2(x+3)>2 x+1$$
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Problem 87
Suppose you know the cost for building a rectangular deck measuring 8 feet by 10 feet. If you decide to increase the dimensions to 12 feet by 15 feet, by how many times will the cost increase?
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Problem 87
Will help you prepare for the material covered in the next section. Multiply and simplify: \(\quad 5 \cdot \frac{x}{5}\)
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Problem 87
Solve each equation. Use a calculator to help with the arithmetic. Check your solution using the calculator. $$-72.8 y-14.6=-455.43-4.98 y$$
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Problem 87
In Massachusetts, speeding fines are determined by the formula $$F=10(x-65)+50,$$ where \(F\) is the cost, in dollars, of the fine if a person is caught driving \(x\) miles per hour. Use this formula to solve. If a fine comes to \(\$ 250,\) how fast was that person driving?
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Problem 88
Solve each inequality. $$5(x+4)>5 x+10$$
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Problem 88
A rectangular swimming pool measures 14 feet by 30 feet. The pool is surrounded on all four sides by a path that is 3 feet wide. If the cost to resurface the path is \(\$ 2\) per square foot, what is the total cost of resurfacing the path?
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Problem 88
Will help you prepare for the material covered in the next section. Divide and simplify: \(\frac{-7 y}{-7}\)
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Problem 88
Evaluate: \((-10)^{2}\)
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Problem 88
In Massachusetts, speeding fines are determined by the formula $$F=10(x-65)+50,$$ where \(F\) is the cost, in dollars, of the fine if a person is caught driving \(x\) miles per hour. Use this formula to solve. If a fine comes to \(\$ 400,\) how fast was that person driving?
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Problem 89
Solve each inequality. $$5 x-4 \leq 4(x-1)$$
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Problem 89
What happens to the volume of a sphere if its radius is doubled?
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Problem 89
Will help you prepare for the material covered in the next section. Is 4 a solution of \(3 x-14=-2 x+6 ?\)
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Problem 89
Evaluate: \(-10^{2}\)
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Problem 90
Solve each inequality. $$6 x-3 \leq 3(x-1)$$
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Problem 90
A scale model of a car is constructed so that its length, width, and height are each \(\frac{1}{10}\) the length, width, and height of the actual car. By how many times does the volume of the car exceed its scale model?
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Problem 90
Evaluate \(x^{3}-4 x\) for \(x=-1\).
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Problem 91
Use properties of inequality to rewrite each inequality so that \(x\) is isolated on one side. $$3 x+a>b$$
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Problem 91
Exercises \(91-93\) will help you prepare for the material covered in the next section. Simplify: \(13-3(x+2)\)
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