Chapter 3
Prealgebra · 417 exercises
Problem 67
Determine whether a scatter plot of the data for the following might show a positive, negative, or no relationship. age and number of siblings
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Problem 68
Jake ran \(x\) miles on Monday, \(y\) miles on Tuesday, and \(z\) miles on Wednesday. Write an expression for the average number of miles Jake ran.
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Problem 68
What is the value of \(\frac{3(4 a-3 b)}{b-4}\) if \(a=6\) and \(b=7 ?\)
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Problem 68
Determine whether a scatter plot of the data for the following might show a positive, negative, or no relationship. temperature and sales of sunscreen
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Problem 69
Write each subtraction expression as an addition expression. $$5-3$$
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Problem 69
A wallpaper roll contains a sheet that is 40 feet long and 18 inches wide. What is the minimum number of rolls of wallpaper needed to cover 500 square feet of wall space?
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Problem 69
Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression. two times a number less six
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Problem 70
Write each subtraction expression as an addition expression. $$-8-4$$
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Problem 70
Find sum. \(-5+4\)
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Problem 70
Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression. the quotient of a number and 15
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Problem 71
Write each subtraction expression as an addition expression. $$10-14$$
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Problem 71
Find sum. \(-8+(-3)\)
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Problem 71
Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression. the difference between twice a number and 8
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Problem 72
Write each subtraction expression as an addition expression. $$8-(-6)$$
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Problem 72
Find sum. \(10+(-1)\)
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Problem 72
Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression. three times a number increased by 10
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Problem 73
Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression. the sum of \(2 x, 7 x,\) and 4
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