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

3 step solution

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.

4 step solution

Problem 68

What is the value of \(\frac{3(4 a-3 b)}{b-4}\) if \(a=6\) and \(b=7 ?\)

5 step solution

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

4 step solution

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?

4 step solution

Problem 69

Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression. two times a number less six

4 step solution

Problem 70

Write each subtraction expression as an addition expression. $$-8-4$$

3 step solution

Problem 70

Find sum. \(-5+4\)

5 step solution

Problem 70

Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression. the quotient of a number and 15

3 step solution

Problem 71

Write each subtraction expression as an addition expression. $$10-14$$

3 step solution

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

4 step solution

Problem 72

Write each subtraction expression as an addition expression. $$8-(-6)$$

4 step solution

Problem 72

Find sum. \(10+(-1)\)

3 step solution

Problem 72

Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression. three times a number increased by 10

3 step solution

Problem 73

Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression. the sum of \(2 x, 7 x,\) and 4

3 step solution

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