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College Algebra Word Problem

04/22/15

If a string 2 ft. long vibrates 200 times per second, what is the length of a string that vibrates 100 times per second?
The rate of vibration of a string under constant tension varies inversely with the length of the string.
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04/22/15

Tessa invests $7200 in a savings account which earns 5.5% annual interest, compound quarterlt. What will be the value of her investment after 7 years? Round to
Tessa invests $7200 in a savings account which earns 5.5% annual interest, compound quarterlt. What will be the value of her investment after 7 years? Round to the nearest integer 
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04/22/15

The gravitational force, F, between an object and the earth is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the object and the center of the earth.
The gravitational force, F, between an object and the earth is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the object and the center of the earth. If an astronaut weighs 184 pounds on... more
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College Algebra Word Problem Math Word Problem

04/20/15

I need this in a variation, of this algebra word problem
a runner's time in a one-mile race t, varies jointly directly as the number of hours of practice per week, p, and the runner's height h, and inversely as the runner's weight, w. A 72-inch tall... more
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College Algebra Word Problem College Algebra Direct And Inverse Variation

04/20/15

A stone dropped from the rest travels 113 feet in the first 2 seconds. How far will it have fallen at the end of 5 seconds? ( round the answer to the nearest in
A stone dropped from the rest travels 113 feet in the first 2 seconds. How far will it have fallen at the end of 5 seconds? ( round the answer to the nearest integer) 
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College Algebra Word Problem College Algebra Quadric Function

04/19/15

Orchard Tree Word Problem
An orchard tree contains 200 apples, each of them yields about 500 apples over the growing season, the owner adds more trees, but the new tree will reduce the average yield per trees by about 9... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/18/15

a rectangular deck has an area of 420ft^2 and the length of the diagonal is 37 ft. Find the dimensions of the deck
the dimensions of the deck are __ ft by __ ft.
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College Algebra Word Problem College Algebra Logarithms Properties Of Logs

04/13/15

If a sample of a certain solution is determined to have a [H3O^+] concentration of 4.6*10^-1 moles/liter, what is its pH? Round off your answer to one decimal p
If a sample of a certain solution is determined to have a [H3O^+] concentration of 4.6*10^-1 moles/liter, what is its pH? Round off your answer to one decimal place. 
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College Algebra Word Problem Algebra Algebra Help College Algebra

04/12/15

In chemistry, the pH of a solution is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the solution. Water has a pH of 7 and in general, acids gave a pH less than 7 an
In chemistry, the pH of a solution is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the solution. Water has a pH of 7 and in general, acids gave a pH less than 7 and alkaline solutions have a pH... more
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College Algebra Word Problem College Algebra

04/12/15

A certain species of deer is to be introduced into a forest, and wildlife experts estimate the population will grow to P(t)=(187)3^t/2, where t represents the n
A certain species of deer is to be introduced into a forest, and wildlife experts estimate the population will grow to P(t)=(187)3^t/2, where t represents the number of years from the time of... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/12/15

lydia has $5600 that she wants to invest in a IRA account for 2.5 years. At which time she plans to close out the account and use the money as a down payment on
lydia has $5600 that she wants to invest in a IRA account for 2.5 years. At which time she plans to close out the account and use the money as a down payment on a boat. She finds one local bank... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/12/15

In chemistry, the pH of a solution is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the solution. Water has a pH of 7 and in general, acids gave a pH less than 7 an
In chemistry, the pH of a solution is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the solution. Water has a pH of 7 and in general, acids gave a pH less than 7 and alkaline solutions have a pH... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/12/15

Ray is working in a lab testing bacteria populations. After starting out with a population of 281 bacteria, he observes the change in population and notices tha
Ray is working in a lab testing bacteria populations. After starting out with a population of 281 bacteria, he observes the change in population and notices that the population triples every 32... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/12/15

Moisha is saving up money for a down payment on a motorcycle. She currently has $2766, but knows she can get a loan at a lower interest rate if she can put down
Moisha is saving up money for a down payment on a motorcycle. She currently has $2766, but knows she can get a loan at a lower interest rate if she can put down $3318. If she invests the $2766 in... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/07/15

Find two consecutive even integers such that the sum of their squares is 52
Find two consecutive even integers such that the sum of their squares is 52
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/06/15

how much money will there be in an account at the end of 4 years if $11000 is deposited at 6% intrest compounded semi-annually?
assume no withdraws are made
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/05/15

Word problem
the back of tons property is a creek. Time would like to enclose a rectangular area, usuing the creek as one side and fencing for the other three sides, to create a corral. If there is 860 feet of... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/03/15

A stone dropped from rest travels 148 feet in the first 3 seconds. How far will it have fallen at the end of 5 seconds? (Round to the nearest IntegER)
A stone dropped from rest travels 148 feet in the first 3 seconds. How far will it have fallen at the end of 5 seconds? (Round to the nearest IntegER)
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/03/15

If a gas has a volume of 232 cubic inches under a pressure of 4 pounds per square inch, what will be its volume if the pressure is increased to 6 pounds per squ
If a gas has a volume of 232 cubic inches under a pressure of 4 pounds per square inch, what will be its volume if the pressure is increased to 6 pounds per squAre inch. (Round to the nearest integer) more
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/03/15

Suppose that y varies inversely as the square of x, and that y=4 when x=2. What is y when x=4? (Round to 2 decimal places)
Suppose that y varies inversely as the square of x, and that y=4 when x=2. What is y when x=4? (Round to 2 decimal places)
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/03/15

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A stone dropped from the rest travels 387 feet in the first 7 seconds. How far will it have fallen at the end of 8 seconds?
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/03/15

If a 26 pound mass suspended on a spring scale stretches the spring 18 inches, how far will a 33 pound mass stretch the spring?
If a 26 pound mass suspended on a spring scale stretches the spring 18 inches, how far will a 33 pound mass stretch the spring?
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04/02/15

Inverse functions
The percentage of material retained during algebra class varies directly as the square of the number of hours of sleep a student got the night before and varies inversely to the number of hours a... more
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04/02/15

The period of vibration of a pendulum varies directly as the square root of the length of the pendulum.
The period of vibration of a pendulum varies directly as the square root of the length of the pendulum. If the period of vibration is 3.6 when the length is 36 inches, find the period when the... more
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College Algebra Word Problem

04/02/15

car avergaes 15.7 mi/gal in city driving and 24.0 mi/gal in highway driving. Driven 334.3 mi on 16 gal of gas, how many of the gal were used for city driving?
In algebra we are currently doing problems where we have three or two equations with more than one variable and we are trying to solve for each variable. Can you please help? Test later on today!
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