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College Algebra Word Problem

07/18/17

Find the volume of a rectangular solid if the length is one third the width, and the height is six times the width
Find the volume of a rectangular solid if the length is one third the width, and the height is six times the width
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College Algebra Word Problem Math College Algebra

07/02/17

Write an equation for a rational function with: Vertical asymptotes at x = -5 and x = -4 x intercepts at x = 1 and x = 3 y intercept at 9
Write an equation for a rational function with:Vertical asymptotes at x = -5 and x = -4x intercepts at x = 1 and x = 3y intercept at 9
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College Algebra Word Problem College Algebra Algebra Word Problems

06/27/17

Ashley has dollar-sign 120 Number....
Ashley has dollar-sign 120 Number , 000 to invest and decides to put some in a CD that earns 7 % interest per year and the rest in a low-risk stock that earns 2 %. How much did she invest in each... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

06/24/17

Volume and Inequalities
An open-top box is to be constructed from a 4 in by 8 in rectangular sheet of tin by cutting out squares of equal size at each corner, then folding up the resulting flaps. Let x denote the length... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

06/24/17

Pythagorean Theorem
(1 point) A tree is supported by a wire anchored in the ground 6 feet from its base. The wire is 5 feet longer than the height that it reaches on the tree. How long is the wire?a) Use the... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

06/24/17

Homework Word Problem
(1 point) Each side of a square is lengthened by 3 inches. The area of the new, larger square is 81 square inches. Find the length of a side of the original square. Note: The formula for the area... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

06/24/17

Rectangular Piece
(1 point) Suppose you are given a rectangular piece of cardboard having length 6x−7 inches and width 5x−6inches. Then you cut out a square from this piece of cardboard having side length 3x inches.... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

06/14/17

The winner of a 200200 mile race drove his car to victory at a rate of 101.8967101.8967 mph. What was his time​ (to the nearest thousandth of an​ hour)?
It must be rounded to the nearest thousandth of an hour. 
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/31/17

x/2 + x/4= 1
Cecil can clean the yard in 2hrs by himself. Darren can clean the yard in 4hrs. If they work together how long will it take them to clean the yard together?
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/31/17

Solve using distance, time, and rate using a system of linear equations
Flying against the jetstream, a jet travels 3960mi in 6 hours. Flying with the jetstream, the same jet travels 5600mi in 5 hours. What is the rate of the jet in still air and what is the rate of... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/31/17

solve using rate, time, and distance using linear equations
Two cyclists leave towns 128km apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One cyclist travels 4 /kmh slower than the other. If they meet in 2 hours, what is the rate of each cyclist?
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/31/17

Solve percent mixture problem using a linear equation
In the lab, Elsa has two solutions that contain alcohol and is mixing them with each other. She uses 3 times as much Solution A as Solution B. Solution A is13% alcohol and Solution B is 18%... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/31/17

Solving distance, rate, and time using a set of linear equations
A child is running on a moving sidewalk in an airport. When she runs against the sidewalk's motion, she travels 78ft in 13 seconds. When she runs with the sidewalk's motion, she travels 156ft in... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/31/17

Solving distance, rate, and time using a set of linear equations
Two cyclists start at the same point and travel in opposite directions. One cyclist travels 7 /kmh faster than the other. If the two cyclists are 255km apart after 5 hours, what is the rate of each... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/31/17

Solving distance, rate ant time using system of linear equations
A motorboat takes 4 hours to travel 128mi 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?
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/31/17

Using a system of linear equations
Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 15 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours. Together they charged a total of $1875. What was the rate charged per hour by each... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/30/17

Using a system of linear equations
Problem PageA family has two cars. The first car has a fuel efficiency of 15 miles per gallon of gas and the second has a fuel efficiency of 40 miles per gallon of gas. During one particular week,... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/30/17

Using a system of linear equations
Problem PageSuppose that there are two types of tickets to a show: advance and same-day. The combined cost of one advance ticket and one same-day ticket is $60. For one performance, 30 advance... more
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College Algebra Word Problem Math Word Problem

05/30/17

Solving for distance using a system of linear equations
Two trains leave towns 610km apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels 15 /kmh slower than the other. If they meet in 2 hours, what is the rate of each train?
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/30/17

I need to know the number of hours it will take Jessica and Ian to clean the house together?
In one hour we see that Jessica can clean 1/3 of the house, and Ian can clean 1/2 of the house.If x = number of hours then we can use the equation x/3 + x/2 = 1Solve for x to find the number of... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/30/17

college algebra
x/4 + x/6 = 1Fraction of work done by Sue in x hours + Fraction of work done by Joe in x hours = 1 job completed
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/28/17

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Larry MItchell invested part of his 14000$ advance at 5% annual simple interest and the rest at 2% annual interest. If his total yearly interest from both accounts was $610, find the amount... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/28/17

The sum of three numbers is 125. The second number is 3 times the third. The third number is 10 less than the first. What are the numbers
Amount each had
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College Algebra Word Problem

05/26/17

yoko kevin and hans have a total of $106 in their wallets. kevin has $6 less than Yoko. hans has 2 times what kevin has. how much do they have in their wallets?
Amount each had
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College Algebra Word Problem Equations Equation Word Problem Word Problem Help

05/24/17

Pose a system of equations to find the number of new books that have been sold. Calculate how many books were sold with a 50% discount.
In an online shop, 800 copies of a textbook have been sold, including new and used ones, and a total of 7110 euros has been obtained. A new books costs 10 euros, while the used ones are sold at a... more
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