2,218 Answered Questions for the topic Pre Calculus

Pre Calculus Precalculus

04/07/18

Solve the equation over the interval [0, 2π), stating answer(s) in radians: sin^2 x - 2sinx + 1 = 0

A) π/2    B) 3π/2    C) 2π/3    D) π/2, 3π/2 It would be much appreciated if someone could explain how to get the answer.
Pre Calculus Precalculus

04/07/18

Find the solutions to sin^2 (x) + cos(x) = 1, keeping 0 ≤ x < 2π

A)x = 0, π/2, 3π/2 B)x = π/2, 3π/2, 2π C)x = 0, −3π/2, 3π/2 D)x = π/6, π/4, π/3 It would be much appreciated if someone could explain how to get the answer.

04/06/18

Ship leaves a port at N50°E at 15 knots, then turns 80° southeast 2 hours later. After three hours at 20 knots, what is the bearing of the ship?

Full question: A a ship leaves a port with a bearing of N50°E at a speed of 15 knots. After 2 hours the ship turns 80° southeast. After three hours at a speed of 20 knots, what is the bearing of... more
Pre Calculus

04/05/18

if sin of theta equals 3/6 calculate tan of theta

if sin of theta equals 3/6 calculate tan of theta We did not understand

The half life of a radioactive element is 23 days. How long until 21% of the initial amount remains? Include units in your answer?

The half life of a radioactive element is 23 days. How long until 21% of the initial amount remains? Include units in your answer?
Pre Calculus

03/28/18

solve for the variable?

| 2  -1| | 3  4m| = -16   Solve for m?
Pre Calculus

03/28/18

Solve the following exponential and logarithmic equations. ln x + ln(x+2) = 4

Need help!!!
Pre Calculus

03/28/18

solve the following exponential and logarithmic equations. 2^4x+1= 3^5x-2

Need Help!!!
Pre Calculus

03/28/18

write the following expression as a single logarithm. ln(x-1/x)+ ln(x/x+1) - ln(x^2 - 1)

need help!!
Pre Calculus

03/22/18

This question is a math matrix

Find 1/2 ([5   -2    4  0] + [14  6  -18  9])
Pre Calculus

03/21/18

Determine if y^2=8-x^2 equation defines y as function of x

Answer yes or no
Pre Calculus

03/20/18

Use the matrix you found in Part A and perform the matrix operation -5 Row 1 + Row 2 ---> Row 2

Part A matrix solution was [1  2/3 |8/3]                                       [ 5   2  |12]
Pre Calculus

03/20/18

Use the given matrix and perform the matrix operation (1/3) Row 1

[3  2  |8] [5  2  |12]
Pre Calculus Precalculus Population

03/13/18

The population P (in thousands) of Pittsburgh, PA from 2000 to 2003 can be modeled by P=2430e^ -0.0029t where t represents the yr, with t=0 corresponds to 2000.

Question: According to the model, when will the population be approximately 2.3 million?   Answer: 19 years.   Can someone please explain/list the steps on how to find this answer? 

The population P (in thousands) of Pittsburgh, PA from 2000 to 2003 can be modeled by P=2430e^ -0.0029t where t represents the yr, with t=0 corresponds to 2000.

Question: What were the populations of PA in 2000 and 2003?   Answer: 2000: 2,430,000, 2003: 2,408,950   Can someone please explain/list to me the steps to finding these answers?
Pre Calculus

03/09/18

csc theta=-6/5, tan theta>0

Use the given information to find the exact value of thr trigonometric function cos theta/2
Pre Calculus

03/09/18

Degree​ 4; ​ zeros: 5 - 5 i ; - 4 multiplicity 2

enter  the polynomial
Pre Calculus

03/07/18

word problem

Jason and Sheldon are neighbors who work for the same accounting firm. They leave the office at the same time. After t seconds, Jason's distance from the office in meters is given as 4 more than 3... more

Solve on the interval [0, 2pi) (cosx+1)(2cos^2x-3cosx-2)=0

I'm really confused on how to solve this.

How to solve cos(x)(cosx+1)=0

I missed this class so I'm really confused on how to solve this.

Solve on the interval [0,2pi) 1-cos theta = (2 - sqrt 3)/2

I dont quite remember how to solve this, if anyone could help.
Pre Calculus

03/01/18

A certain car depreciates 15 percent per year. If its initial value is 40000 what will its value be

In 5 years 10 years 20 years 100 years

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