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Algebra Word Problem

11/09/17

Suppose that y varies directly as x. When x is 4, y is 7. Solve for y when x is 12

Suppose that y varies directly as x. When x is 4, y is 7. Solve for y when x is 12
Algebra Word Problem

11/08/17

The school that Sumalee goes to is selling tickets to a spring musical.

First day school sold 13 adult tickets and 9 student tickets for a total of $147. The school took in $81 on the second day by selling 11 adult tickets and 4 student tickets. Find the price of an... more
Algebra Word Problem

11/08/17

Chelsea spent $221 on 11 daylilies and 16 pots of ivy. Darryl spent $110 on 8 daylilies and 6 pots of ivy.

What is the cost of one daylily and the cost of one pot of ivy?
Algebra Word Problem

11/08/17

The current (I) in a wire varies directly as the voltage (v) and inversely as the resistance (r). If the current is 27.5 amps when the voltage is 110 volts and

The current (I) in a wire varies directly as the voltage (v) and inversely as the resistance (r). If the current is 27.5 amps when the voltage is 110 volts and the resistance is 4 ohms, find the... more
Algebra Word Problem

11/07/17

jenny earned 92 of a possible 120 points on a test. she lost 4 points for each incorrect answer.how many incorrect answers did she have?

it is an algebra  word that needs to be answered 
Algebra Word Problem

11/07/17

In a jar with coins, there are 10 quarters more than dimes. The amount is 12.20$. How many of each are in the jar?

Plz help im stuck on In a jar with coins, there are 10 quarters more than dimes. The amount is 12.20$. How many of each are in the jar?
Algebra Word Problem

11/06/17

absolute value

Leticia sets the thermostat in her apartment to 68 degrees. The actual temperature in her apartment can vary form this by as much 3.5 degrees. Write and solve an equation to find the minimum and... more
Algebra Word Problem

11/06/17

A model rocket is launched straight upward from the side of a 212-ft cliff. The initial velocity is 86 ft/sec. The height of the rocket h(t) is given by:

A model rocket is launched straight upward from the side of a 212-ft cliff. The initial velocity is 86 ft/sec. The height of the rocket h(t) is given by:  h(t)=16^2+86t+212
Algebra Word Problem

11/06/17

in the class,write an expression to represent the cost of the trip per student

A teacher is organising a day trip to a museum. The total cost for the students to the museum is 72 Euro. By letting x equal the number of students in the class,write an expression to represent the... more
Algebra Word Problem

11/05/17

Debby ran 51 yards and Laura ran 45 yards. They run at their same speeds. When Debby ran 136 yards she was how many yards ahead of Laura?

 How many yards ahead of Laura is debby
Algebra Word Problem

11/05/17

A man is 13 times as old as his son. In 10 years, he'll be 3 times as old. How old are they today?

 I need to understand the equation and how to work it out. Thank you very much.
Algebra Word Problem

11/04/17

Of 120 apartments in a building, 75 have been scheduled to receive new carpet. What fraction of the apartments have not been scheduled to receive new carpet?

I need the answer to check if i am right. please and thank you.
Algebra Word Problem

11/04/17

A and B together earns 13, 500 in a week

a. the amount B earns in a week? b. Three-fourths of B's weekly salary? 
Algebra Word Problem Algebra

11/03/17

Judy bought a coat at a 20% discount sale for $48. What was the original price of the coat?

Judy bought a coat at a 20% discount sale for $48. What was the original price of the coat?
Algebra Word Problem

11/02/17

Marissa was $45 short of her fundraising goal. The next day, she was 5 dollars over. Write an equation for how much she raised in one day

Having difficulty setting this up where a seventh grader can solve it
Algebra Word Problem Algebra

11/02/17

Elles age is 18,which is 2 less than 2 times daises age. What is daises age?

i have no clue how to do this problem   
Algebra Word Problem Mixture Problems

11/01/17

I need help writing an equation

A student  wants to dilute 35 liters of a 35% salt solution to a 16% solution. How many liters of distilled water does the student need to add to the 35% salt solution to obtain the  16% salt... more
Algebra Word Problem

11/01/17

i know the answer but i need help with the steps

Tom traveled 260 miles. For most of the trip he averaged 60 mph, but for one period of time he slowed down to 20mph. If the total time of travel was 7 hours, how many miles did he travel at the... more
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10/31/17

Ian leaves​ headed west traveling 46 mph. Andrew leaves 4 hours later and travels in the same direction going 66 mph.

how long will it take andrew to catch up to ian. rounded to the nearest tenth

10/30/17

How long will it take for an object to hit the ground

 A peach drops from the top of a tree that is 36 feet tall. The distance from the peach to the ground can be modeled by the equation h=-16t^2+36, where h is the height from the ground and t is the... more
Algebra Word Problem Algebra

10/30/17

The 6th multiple of the difference of 1 from x is equal to 18. Find x.

The 6th multiple of the difference of 1 from x is equal to 18. What is x?
Algebra Word Problem

10/30/17

Problem Solving Algebra

A cylinder has base radius 2x and height 3x. A cone has base radius 3x and height h.   All measurements are in cm.   The volume of the cylinder and the volume of the cone are equal. Find h in... more

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