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Algebra Word Problem

12/20/16

distance algebra

In one U.S. city, the taxi cost is $ 5 plus $0.50 per mile. If you are traveling from the airport, there is an additional charge of $ 3.50for tolls. How far can you travel from the airport by taxi... more
Algebra Word Problem

12/19/16

Four members of the crew, working together, are able to pour foundations in 32 hours. What is the constant of variation?

This problem is pretty hard. I need help please in order to solve it. Thank You. It is Algebra word problems.
Algebra Word Problem Algebra 1

12/19/16

Interpreting Expressions

a plumber charges a flat fee for each job, plus an hourly rate for the number of hours the job takes to complete. The total cost of the job, in dollars, can be modeled by the equation... more
Algebra Word Problem

12/16/16

PLEASE HELP

A motorboat takes 5 hours to travel 100km going upstream. The return trip takes 2 hours going downstream. What is the rate of the boat in still water and what is the rate of the current?

12/16/16

HELP, QUESTION IN THE DESCRIPTION

You are a small business owner who sells baked goods. The baker is selling 50 loafs of bread at a cost of $0.65 a loaf. He estimates that if he increases his bread $0.05, then he will sell two(2)... more
Algebra Word Problem

12/16/16

Lia took 2 tests and averaged 80. she did 16 points better on the second test than on the first test. what did she get on each test?

Lisa took 2 tests and averaged 80. she did 16 points better on the second test than on the first test. what did she get on each test?
Algebra Word Problem

12/15/16

10 pickles and 2 cakes for $18.50. 3 pickles and 4 cakes for $15.75. What is one pickle/one cake? Show work!

I am very confused. Can someone please show the steps on how to solve this? Thanks!
Algebra Word Problem

12/15/16

what is mrs. wondra's speed and what is the speed of the escalator?

An escalator is 2600 feet long. mrs. wondra ran up the escalator in 104 seconds. she ran down the escalator and it took 40 seconds. What is her speed and what is the speed of the escalator?
Algebra Word Problem

12/13/16

sue has $11,000 to invest in two accounts

sue has 11000 to invest in two accounts pating 7% Interest and 4% interest. If she want an income of $680, How much should she invest in each account?
Algebra Word Problem

12/12/16

1. The number of paintings that John Clark sells each month can be modeled by

1. The number of paintings that John Clark sells each month can be modeled by P = 2m +30 where m is the number of months since he started selling paintings. a. In month 6, how many paintings will... more
Algebra Word Problem

12/12/16

At a local gravel yard, a large skip loader can move a large pile of gravel in 30 minutes.

At a local gravel yard, a large skip loader can move a large pile of gravel in 30 minutes. A smaller skip loader can move the same pile of gravel in 1.75 hours. How many minutes would it take the... more
Algebra Word Problem

12/12/16

Fred can stock the shelves of the canned vegetable aisle in 8 hours.

Fred can stock the shelves of the canned vegetable aisle in 8 hours. Wanda can stock the same shelves in 2 hours. How long would it take Fred and Wanda working together to stock the shelves?
Algebra Word Problem Algebra

12/12/16

If it takes Cynthia 6 hours to read a book and Mandy 7 hours to read a book how long would it take if they read worked together

it takes cynthia 6 hours to proof a chapter of hawkes learning systems introductory algebra books and it takes mandy 7 hours how long would it take them working together
Algebra Word Problem

12/12/16

If A=NAK what does N=

If A=NAK what does N=   I am having a hard time with math word problems. Any help is appreciated.  Thank you
Algebra Word Problem

12/11/16

The square of a number is equal to 24 more than twice the the number.find the negative number.

This problem is really hard 
Algebra Word Problem

12/11/16

The function C(t) = C(1 + r) t models the rise in the cost of a product that has a cost of

The function C(t) = C(1 + r) t models the rise in the cost of a product that has a cost ofC today, subject to an average yearly inflation rate ofr for t years. If the average annual rate of... more
Algebra Word Problem

12/11/16

Linear Equation

Find the linear equation that models the following info: A t-shirt company has initial costs of $1200/month (for rent, etc), and it costs them $3.50 per shirt. Let y represent the cost to run the... more
Algebra Word Problem Algebra

12/10/16

Arctic antifreeze is 18% alcohol and frost no more is 10% alcohol. How many liters of each should be mixed to get 20 liters of a mixture that is 15% alcohol?

Arctic antifreeze is 18% alcohol and frost no more is 10% alcohol. How many liters of each should be mixed to get 20 liters of a mixture that is 15% alcohol?
Algebra Word Problem

12/09/16

How many liters of a 14% alcohol solution must be mixed with 20 liters of a 50% solution to obtain a 30% solution?

Want to view steps to solve.
Algebra Word Problem

12/09/16

The length of a rectangle is 2 feet more than twice the width. The perimeter is 34 feet. Find the length and width of the rectangle.

 Just want to see all the steps in coming to the solution.
Algebra Word Problem

12/08/16

how high is a tree that casts a 39 ft shadow at the same time a 8 ft post casts a shadow which is 10 ft long?

How tall is the tree?  
Algebra Word Problem

12/08/16

Problem Solving

A car travels 450 mi at a certain speed. If the speed had been 5 mph faster, the trip would have been made in 1 hr less time. Find the speed.

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