Find the domains of the following functions: y= 1/x-2

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Answer 1

Answer:

x is all real numbers, where x ≠ 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Domain is the input of x-values that can work in a function. Since we can't have 0 in the denominator (undef error), we have to exclude x = 2, as it will make the denominator 0. However, every other x-value works.


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Given 1 ABCD and 2D = 1459, what is the measure of C?

A. 1450
B. 900
C. 105°
D. 35°
E. 80°
F. Cannot be determined

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Answer= 35 degrees
The measure of angle C is 35, because inside a parallelogram all the opposite angles are the same so angle D = angleB and therefore angle C= angle A

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming the figure to be a parallelogram, then

The consecutive angles are supplementary, that is

∠ D + ∠ C = 180°

145° + ∠ C = 180° ( subtract 145° from both sides )

∠ C = 35° → D

any number that divisible by 3 is also divisible by 6 . Find a counterexample to show that the conjecture is false

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Answer:

Counterexample: 21 which is divisible by 3 but not by 6.

Step-by-step explanation:

Use for example the number 21 which is divisible by 3 rendering 7, but not divisible by 6.

You can find any number with at least a factor of "3", but no factor "2" in it, so any odd number divisible by 3 would work as counterexample.

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Answer:

Fraction = 5/10 = 1/2

Decimal = 0.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

fraction-5/10 decimal-0.5

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A $86 ,000 trust is to be invested in bonds paying 9% , CDs paying 6% , and mortgages paying 10% . The bond and CD investment together must equal the mortgage investment. To earn a $7180 annual income from the investments, how much should the bank invest in bonds?

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Answer:

to earn a $7180 annual income from the investments, the bank needs to invest $10,000 into the bonds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the mortgage investment be X

The Bond to be Y

and the CDs to be Z

Thus;

X+Y+Z = 86000 ------- (1)

Y + Z = X       ------------(2)

10X + 9Y + 6Z = 7180 × 100 ------ (3)

So;we now have:

X+Y+Z = 86000 ------- (1)

Y + Z = X       ------------(2)

10X + 9Y + 6Z = 718000 ------ (3)

Let ; replace X with Y+Z in equation (1) and (3)

Y+Z + Y+Z = 86000

2Y + 2Z = 86000

Divide both sides by 2

Y+Z = 43000      ------ (4)

From equation (3)

10X + 9Y + 6Z = 718000

10(Y+Z) + 9Y + 6Z = 718000

10Y +10Z + 9Y +6Z = 718000

19Y + 16Z = 718000    -----(5)

Y+Z = 43000      ------ (4)

19Y + 16Z = 718000    -----(5)

Using elimination method; multiply (-16) with equation (4) and (5) ; so, we have:

 -16 Y -16 Z = -688000

 19Y + 16Z =    718000          

 3Y  + 0     =    30000            

3Y = 30000

Y = 30000/3

Y = 10000

From (4);

Y+Z = 43000  

So; replace Y with 10000; we have:

10000 + Z = 43000

Z = 43000 - 10000

Z = 33000

From (1) ;

X+Y+Z = 86000

X + 10000  + 33000 = 86000

X + 43000 = 86000

X = 86000 - 43000

X = 43000

Since we assume the bond to be Y and Y = $10000;

Thus; to earn a $7180 annual income from the investments, the bank needs to invest $10,000 into the bonds.

f(x)=x^2. What is g(x)

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Answer:

[tex]g(x) = \frac14x^2[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Since f(x) and g(x) share the same top at (0,0), their difference is only a scale factor, so g(x) = ax² but we need to find a.

To find it, we use the given point of g, (2,1)

So g(2) = 1

meaning that

a·2² = 1

4a = 1

a = 1/4

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You can use a compass or a protector to answer
-Use a protractor to measure the angles on question 10a
- use a ruler and a compass on the following question

For question 10b start by opening your compass to 2cm (use a ruler for this)
Draw it out
Double check it when you’re done - you should get 4cm as the diameter and 2cm for the radius

You don’t need to thank me, I hope this helped

The recipe calls for a pound and a half of strawberries, but I only needed one-third as many blueberries as I did strawberries to make the pie. How many blueberries did I need?

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Answer:

8 ounces

Step-by-step explanation:

First, you should convert the 1 1/2 pounds to ounces. (24 ounces) Once that is converted, you can then divide it by 3 to find how many blueberries you need. (24÷3=8) So now you can see that you need 8 ounces of blueberries for the pie.

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Answer:

you can pick any of them

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer: Any are right

Step-by-step explanation:

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A la primera le vas a quitar 15 con cada número. A la segunda, todo lo multiplicas por 3 cada vez que vas avanzando.

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The Goodsmell perfume producing company has a new line of perfume and is designing a new bottle for it. Because of the expense of the glass required to make the bottle, the surface area must be less than 150 cm2. The company also wants the bottle to hold at least 100mL of perfume. The design under consideration is in the shape of a cylinder. Determine the maximum volume possible for a cylindrical bottle that has a total surface area of less than 150 cm2. Determine the volume to the nearest 10mL. Report the dimensions of the bottle and he corresponding surface are and volume.

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Answer:

Dimensions of the bottle

x (radius of the base ) = 3,99 cm

h (heigh of the bottle ) = 3,99 cm

Surface area  = 149,99 cm²

Volume of the bottle = 199,45 cm³

Step-by-step explanation:

The bottle volume  must be  V(b) = 100 ml     or   V(b) = 100 cm³

The shape of the bottle is cylindrical

Surface area of bottle is

S = surface area of the base + lateral area

Area of the base = π*x ²         where x is radius of circle

Lateral area is  2*π*x*h           where h is the heigh of the bottle

V(b) = π* x²*h                             (1)        

π*x²  +  2*π*x*h  < 150 cm²  we work with the limit  150

π*x²  + 2*π*x*h  = 150

h   =  (150 - π*x²) /2*x*π

Plugging that value in equation (1)

V(x) = π*x² * (150 - π*x²) /2*x*π   ⇒    V(x) = 150*π*x²/2*x*π  - π²*x⁴/2*x*π

V(x) = 75*x - π*x³/2

Taking derivatives on both sides of the equation

V´(x) =  75  - 3*π*x²/2

V´(x) = 0           75 - 3*π*x² /2  = 0

x² = 75*2 /3*π       ⇒   x²  = 15,92      ⇒  x = 3,99 cm

And  h = ( 150 -π*x² )/2*π*x

h = ( 150 - 49,98 )/25,05

h  =  3,99 cm

Dimensions of the bottle

x (radius of the base ) = 3,99 cm

h (heigh of the bottle ) = 3,99 cm

Surface area  = 149,99 cm²

Volume of the bottle = 199,45 cm³

 


What is the value of this expression when g=-3.5?
8-12g-51

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Step-by-step explanation:

If g=3.5 what about 12g

12g×3.5=42

8_42_51=_85

can you solve - x/4<7 ?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

I need help on this question fast!!

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Answer: y=235x+15

Step-by-step explanation:

Plug in 4 for x

Y= 235(4)+15

Y= 955

The tables for f(x) and g(x) are shown below.
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f(x)
-11
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13
5
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13
What is the value of (f-9)(5)?

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Answer:

  16

Step-by-step explanation:

(f - g)(5) = f(5) -g(5)

From the tables, ...

  f(5) = 29

  g(5) = 13

Your desired function is ...

  f(5) -g(5) = 29 -13 = 16

What does the point (1,8) mean in this situation?

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There are 8 chocolate chips in one pancake.

▹ Step-by-Step Explanation

The x is labeled as Number of Pancakes.

The y is labeled as Number of Chocolate Chips

Therefore, the 1 represents the pancakes and the 8 represents the amount of chocolate chips per pancake. This would be stated as:

There are 8 chocolate chips in one pancake.

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Answer:

8 choloclate chips in 1 pancake

Step-by-step explanation:

So the x-axis represents the amount 8 of pancakes.

The y-axis represents the number of chocolate chips.

Therefore, the following point (1,8) represents 8 chocolate chips in 1 pancake.

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Given the function f(x) = −2x2 + 4x − 7, find f(−4).
−55
−7
9
25

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Answer:

A. -55

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x)=-2x^2+4x-7

f(-4)= -2(-4)^2+4(-4)-7

= -2(16)-18-7

= -32-16-7

= -55

Answer:

-55

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x) = −2x^2 + 4x − 7

Let x = -4

f(-4) = −2(-4)^2 + 4(-4) − 7

      = -2 (16) -16 -7

      = -32 -16 -7

      =-55

how do u find rate of change on a graph

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Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is the vertical change divided by the horizontal change between two points on a line. We can find the slope of a line on a graph by counting off the rise and the run between two points. If a line rises 4 units for every 1 unit that it runs, the slope is 4 divided by 1, or 4.

Answer:

Calculate the rise over the run/the change in y over the change in x

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to find the rate of change on a graph from a slope, you need to look at how many units up and how many units to the right. Find a solid point on the graph for both the x and y directions. Count how many units go up and how many go right. Divide how many units go up by how many go to the right and that is the rate of change on the graph.

Last year, 1,345 bicyclists showed up to the bicycle race. This year, only 690 bicyclists showed up. Write the ratio of the number of bicyclists that showed up to the bicycle race for the past two years.

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Answer:

138 : 269

Step-by-step explanation:

Last year, the number of bicyclists that showed up was 1345.

This year, there were 690 bicyclists.

The ratio of the number of bicyclists that showed up for the past two years is the ratio of those that showed up this year to those that showed up last year:

690 : 1345

Let us put it in simplest terms:

138 : 269

A band went to a recording studio and recorded 4 songs in 3 hours. How many hours would it take the band to record 9 songs if they record at the same rate?

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Answer:

6 hours and 45 minutes

Step-by-step explanation:

if you divide 3 hours by four songs you deduce that it take 45 minutes to record one song.

8 is double 4 so it will take 3more hours plus the 45 minutes for the ninth song.

3+3+.45= 6.45

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Answer:

m < S = 55°

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on tangent theorem, a tangent line is said to be perpendicular to a radius of a circle when they intercept. The point at which they meet is said to be at 90°.

Therefore, in the ∆PQS, given, m < P = 90°.

m < Q = 35°

m < S = 180° - (90° + 35°) (sum of the angles in a triangle)

m < S = 180° - 125°

m < S = 55°

The amount of time (t) in minutes it takes to make a coffee at Starbucks is related to (n) the number of coffees they purchase. The equation is t= 21-3 How long does it
take if a customer buys 5 coffees?

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Answer: 7 minutes

Step-by-step explanation:

There is no n variable in the question, found the original question and the equations is: t = 2n – 3.

So, to answer this question we simply have to substitute n=5 in the equation given:

t = 2(5) – 3.

Solving for t(time)

t = 10-3 = 7 min.

It will take the customer 7 minutes to buy 5 coffees.

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Eldrick is using the dot plots to compare two sets of data. Both plots use the same number line. What is the difference between the mean of each data set?

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Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

mean means add all the numbers and divide them by how many there are

plot 1: 63 divided by 9 equals 7

plot 2: 330 divided by 15 equals 22

so now we need to subtract 22 minus 7 equals 15

hope this helps

Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation: you have to add all of the numbers and then divide the answer by the number of numers you added

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Answer:

I think it's 60%

Step-by-step explanation:

There are total 10 sophomores, and 6 are male, so 6/10 are male, meaning there's a 60% chance.

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Given: x + 2y=-6.
Solve for y

Oy=x-6/2
Oy=-x+6/2
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Answer:

y = (-x - 6)/2

Step-by-step explanation:

x + 2y = -6

2y = -x - 6

y = (-x - 6)/2

Two consecutive odd whole numbers are selected. The difference between the reciprocal of the two numbers is 2/99. Determine the two numbers

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Answer:

x = 9 (first odd number)

x + 2 = 11 (second odd number)

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x =first odd number

x + 2=second odd number

given:

1/x - 1/(x + 2) = 2/99

Find the LCM

(x+2)-x / x(x+2)=2/99

x+2-x / x(x+2)=2/99

common denominator x( x + 2)

2 / x(x + 2) = 2/99

Take the reciprocal of both sides

1/2x(x + 2) = 99/2

multiply both by 2

x(x +2) = 99

Expand the left side

x^2 + 2x = 99

add 1 to both sides

x^2 + 2x + 1 = 100

express the left side as a square

(x + 1)^2 = 100

Square root of both sides

x + 1 = 10 or x + 1 = -10

taking the positive root only

x = 9 (first odd number)

x + 2 = 11 (second odd number)

check:

1/9 - 1/11 = 2/99

11/99 - 9/99 = 2/99

2/99 = 2/99

The perimeter (distance around the triangle) of a triangular lot is 73 meters with Sides A, B, and C. Side A is 16 meters, Side B is twice the length of Side C. Find the length of Side C.

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Answer:

Brainliest please

Step-by-step explanation:

perimeter is to add all sides

73m= 16+B+C

{ use algebra}

C is a, B is twice C, hence 2a

a+2a(+16)=73

3a=73-16= 57

3a=57, divide

a= 19

B=19×2= 38m

C=19m

C is 19m

Answer:

C = 19 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Side B is twice the length of Side C.

B = 2C -----------(I)

Perimeter = 73 m

A + B + C = 73

A + 2C + C = 73  {from (I)}

16 + 3C = 73

3C = 73 - 16

3C = 57

C = 57/3

C = 19 m

Is 31.669 an integer?

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Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

Integers are whole numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, so on and so on

Answer:

No.

Step-by-step explanation:

Integers are whole numbers that are either negative or positive. They do not include decimals (if it did, it would then become a rational number, which 31.669 is).

Which shows how to find the y-coordinate of the point that will divide CD into a 5:2 ratio using the formula y = (y2 – y1) + y1? y = (3 – 1) + 1 y = (3 + 4) – 4 y = (3 – 1) + 1 y = (3 + 4) – 4

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Answer:

[tex]\frac{5}{5+2}(3-1)+ 1[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the coordinate of the point that divides a line segment AB with point A at ([tex]x_1,y_1[/tex]) and point B at [tex](x_2,y_2)[/tex] in the proportion c:d, the formula used to find the location of the point is:

[tex]x-coordinate:\\\frac{c}{c+d}(x_2-x_1)+x_1 \\\\While \ for\ y-coordinate:\\\frac{c}{c+d}(y_2-y_1)+y_1[/tex]

Therefore the y coordinate that divides line segment CD with point C at ([tex]-4,1[/tex]) and point D at [tex](3,3)[/tex] in the proportion 5:2 is given by:

[tex]for\ y-coordinate:\\\frac{c}{c+d}(y_2-y_1)+y_1\\=\frac{5}{5+2}(3-1)+ 1\\=\frac{5}{7}(2)+1=\frac{17}{7}[/tex]

Answer:

{5/7}(3-1)+1

Step-by-step explanation:

A windshield wiper blade is 18 inches long. To the nearest square
inch, what is the area covered by the blade as it rotates through an
angle of 122 degrees? (Enter just a number for your answer.)

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the answer is 22 degrees

The area covered by the blade as it rotates through an angle of 122 degrees is approximately 346 square inches.

We have,

The area of a sector can be calculated using the formula:

Area = (θ/360) * π * r²

where θ is the central angle in degrees, π is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159, and r is the radius of the sector.

The central angle is 122 degrees, and the radius of the wiper blade is 18 inches.

Substituting the values into the formula:

Area = (122/360) * π * (18²)

Area = (0.3389) * 3.14159 * 324

Area ≈ 344.77 square inches

Area = 345 square inches

Therefore,

The area covered by the blade as it rotates through an angle of 122 degrees is approximately 346 square inches.

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the length f a rectangle is 3 ties its width, the perimeter of it is 24cm. what is the area of it?

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Answer: 27cm²

Step-by-step explanation:

lets take the width as x and length as 3x( since length is 3 times the width)…

Perimeter of the rectangle is 24 cm( 2*(l+b))= 2×(3x+x):24

2×4x=24

8x=24

X( width): 24/8=3cm

Length= 3x: 3*3=9cm

Area of the rectangle: ( l*w)= 9×3: 27cm²

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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That may be good news for almond growers but it is causing confectionery (people who bake sweets) producers to switch to hazelnuts. The Central Valley of California has the perfect climate for almond trees, but they need a lot of help. So, every year, the valley hosts the largest controlled pollination in the world. There are about 6,500 almond farms in the Central Valley and they produce 50 to 80 percent of the worlds almonds. There arent nearly enough local bees, wild or domesticated, to pollinate all those flowers, so when the almond trees start to bloom, beekeepers from all over the country descend on the Central Valley. You can see the trucks coming from out of state. They come from as far as Florida, because its their bread and butter, says beekeeper Rosemary Grissom. In all, more than 1,500 beekeepers make the trip, and they bring billions of bees with them. When the almonds finish blooming, some of these beekeepers will take their hives on to pollinate other crops cherries in Washington State, squash in Texas, cranberries in Wisconsin. Grissom says a lot of people assume that beekeepers make a living from honey, but renting out their bees to farmers is how most of them pay the bills. In February, when a lot of winter rain sent the California almond crop into bloom, almond farmer Joe Del Bosque rented about 1,500 hives from Grissom for $180 dollars apiece. Recently, beekeepers like Grissom have been struggling to cope with the widely reported, but still mysterious, phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder, which has devastated bee populations throughout the country. Scientists say disease and parasites have weakened hives, and recent studies have linked bee decline to the use of pesticides called neonicotinoids. For her part, Grissom says she just has to plan for the worst and create extra hives. We just make more bees, she says. Last year, instead of making 500 new ones we made 800, because you dont know how many youre going to lose in the winter. And then sometimes that doesnt even cover it. So far this year Grissoms bees are doing pretty well. After the almond bloom ends, shell take them over to pollinate Del Bosques melons. As for Del Bosque, hes going to keep on growing almonds. Prices are low right now, but theyre still a lucrative crop that hes invested a lot of money into. But the future is less certain. Almonds need a lot of water and a lot of bees, and right now both are in short supply. Supply and Demand Questions: How is the declining bee population affecting the price of almonds? What are almond farmers in Central Valley doing to pollinate their 6,500 almond farms, and how have declining bee populations affected to price and demand of bees for bee keepers? How and why has the declining bee populations affected the demand and price of hazelnuts?