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Algebra Word Problem

03/24/16

the chalkboard in the algebra classroom covers 88 square feet of area. If the length is 5.5 times the height, what are the dimensions of the board?

i need steps for it i need exact solution
Algebra Word Problem

03/23/16

If 5 times a number is increased by 50, the result is the same as when 200 is decreased by the number. Find the number.

Algebraic Word Problem
Algebra Word Problem

03/23/16

Diana buys 20 apples at x cents each and 40 oranges at x + 10 cents.

She packages them in bags of 5 apples and 10 oranges and sells the bags for 20x each.  How much did each apple cost if she obtained $24 from selling all the  fruit?
Algebra Word Problem

03/23/16

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You have decided to build a circular flower garden in your yard. Determine the size of your flower garden (by using the diameter in inches) and find the amount of top soil you will need to purchase... more
Algebra Word Problem

03/23/16

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In the 2011 season, Drew Brees of the new orleans saints completed 468 passes. This was 71.2% of his attempts. How many attempts did he make?
Algebra Word Problem

03/23/16

How much of a 40% antifreeze solution must a mechanic mix with a 70% antifreeze solution if she needs 25 gallons of a 50% antifreeze solution?

 How much of a 40% antifreeze solution must a mechanic mix with a 70% antifreeze solution if she needs 25 gallons of a 50% antifreeze solution?
Algebra Word Problem

03/22/16

a butcher has some 60% lean hamburger and some 85% lean hamburger how much of each should be used to make 200 pounds of 80%

a butcher has some 60% lean hamburger and some 85% lean hamburger how much of each should be used to make 200 pounds of 80% Lean hamburger
Algebra Word Problem

03/21/16

What is the length and width of a rectangle with a perimeter of 46 ft and a width that is 3 ft less than twice the length?

What is the length and width of a rectangle with a perimeter of 46 ft and a width that is 3 ft less than twice the length?
Algebra Word Problem Algebra 1

03/21/16

Story problem. Please help!

Shannon is building a deck around her square swimming pool. Let d = the width of the deck   given the diagram below, write a polynominal that represents the total area of the deck and... more
Algebra Word Problem

03/20/16

The sum of two numbers is 16. Three times the greater number equals the sum of four times the lesser number and 6

The instructions are solve a system of equations to find The two numbers described
Algebra Word Problem

03/20/16

How many dogs are on the farm?

There are 38 animals on a farm, all chickens and dogs. There are 92 legs in all. Show work please.
Algebra Word Problem Elimination Method

03/20/16

Solve the system by elimination. First clear the denominator...

5x-1 / 3 + y+7 / 4 = 11  x+1/2 - x-y/3=3Find the solution set The 5x-1 is over 3, the y+7 is over 4 x+1 is over 2, x-y is over 3 
Algebra Word Problem

03/17/16

Algebra word problem

The cost of three notebooks and four pencils is $8.50. The cost of five notebooks and eight pencils is $14.50. Determine the cost of one notebook and the cost of one pencil. 
Algebra Word Problem

03/17/16

A factory produces 6 Motorcycles in 9 hours. Write a proportion and solve it to find how many hours it takes to produce 16 motorcycles.

Need help to solve this world problem. 
Algebra Word Problem

03/16/16

Steve spent $10 more than 1/6 of his money. He spent 1/2 the remainder on pencils. He was left with $21. How much money did he begin with?

try to out find how much money steve started off with use algebraic equations
Algebra Word Problem Algebra 1

03/16/16

Algebra story problem

Abigail orders a large 2 topping pizza for $14 and a medium 1 topping pizza for $10. If all costs of a medium pizza are 80% of a similar large pizza, find the price of a large plain cheese pizza... more
Algebra Word Problem

03/16/16

A basic cellular package costs $30 per month for 60 minutes of calling, with an additional charge of $0.40/min beyond that time. The cost formula would be

 A basic cellular package costs $30 per month for 60 minutes of calling, with an additional charge of $0.40/min beyond that time. The cost formula would be C = 30 + 0.40(x − 60), where C is the... more
Algebra Word Problem

03/16/16

Chapter five, 58

The length of a rectangular flower garden is four times its width. If the width is increased by 4m and the length is decreased by 4m, the area will be increased by 32m^2. Find the dimensions of the... more
Algebra Word Problem

03/16/16

Find two consecutive odd integers such that their product is 27 more than 6 times their sum.

Find two consecutive odd integers such that their product is 27 more than 6 times their sum.
Algebra Word Problem

03/15/16

Find the perimeter of a rectangle if it's length is (4c-8) yds and its length is (c+3) yds

I need help on this algebra 1 word problem.  any help is greatly appreciated 
Algebra Word Problem Algebra Age Problem

03/15/16

Liz is currently 3 years older than twice her sister's age. Liz's age in 9 years will be 4 times her sister's age last year. How old are they now?

Liz is currently 3 years older than twice her sister's age. Liz's age in 9 years will be 4 times her sister's age last year. How old are they now?
Algebra Word Problem Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Chemistry

03/15/16

Question is below... Please show work and answer I´ve tried to work it out but I can´t figure it out. My teacher told me I could possibly use gas laws

The volume V of a gas varies inversely as the pressure P and directly as the temperature T. A certain gas has a volume of 25 L, a temperature of 325 K, and a pressure of 1 atm. If the gas is... more

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