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Word Problem

02/07/18

Three times x is 13 less than y. The sum of x and two times y is 12. Write two equations and graph to find the value of y.
I really don't understand this practice question.
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Word Problem

02/06/18

A number decreased by 3 gives twice the number
Solve the number problem by finding the value of the unknown number
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02/06/18

I need the inequality equations,
You have at most 28 minutes to work out. Jogging on the treadmill burns 35 calories per minute, and lifting weights burn 30 calories per minute. You need to burn at least 800 calories during your... more
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Word Problem

02/06/18

Math word problem (see more in description)
 Shelly and her mom we're going shopping downtown. They parked the car in front of a parking meter that takes a quarter for each half hour. Shelly and her mom plan to shop from 1 PM to 3:30 PM. How... more
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Word Problem

02/06/18

Guess mystery number *(see more information in description)
Guess the mystery number.   The number is greater than 10 and less than 18. The number is the sum of two identical odd numbers. What is the number? show how you found your answer.
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Word Problem

02/05/18

A new sidewalk will be 5 feet wide, 300 feet long, and filled to a depth of 3 inches (0.25 foot) with concrete. How many cubic yards of concrete are needed?
A new sidewalk will be 5 feet wide, 300 feet long, and filled to a depth of 3 inches (0.25 foot) with concrete. How many cubic yards of concrete are needed?
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Word Problem

02/04/18

There is a sales tax of $16 on an item that costs $232 before Tax. The sales tax on a second item is $22. How much does the second item cost before tax
I just need some help because I’m not very good with math especially math word problems!
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Word Problem Ratio

02/03/18

what fraction of the last sections students are girls?
a school has six section per year level. three out of every seven ninth grade students are girls if each sections have 35 students and five of the six sections have a total of 76 girls what... more
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02/03/18

Average speed travelled using two different speeds and two distances with total distance given
An object travels a total distance of 100 metres. The first 99m is travelled at 1 metre per second; the remaining 1 metre is travelled at 100 metres per second. What is the average speed (the... more
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02/03/18

[NVM I FIGURED IT OUT] You work a shift from 9.00pm to 5.30am, you get paid $11.40/h before midnight and $13.75/h after, what is your income?
This is kind of an easy question and for the most part I've figured it out, (11.40 x 3 = 34.20 13.75  x 5__ = ____ add them together, etc.) The problem I actually have is that I've completely... more
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Word Problem Math Time

02/03/18

school starts at 7:45am and finishes at 2:50pm how long is the school day?
math word problem
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Word Problem Algebra 2 Chemistry

02/02/18

An IV requires the addition of 40 mEq of potassium chloride. You have a vial of KCI at a concentration of 20 mEq per 10 mL. How many mL should be added?
Could someone help me with this problem.  My professor is not explaining this properly.  He wants it set up in an algebraic expression and not showing me how to do it?  I will understand once... more
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Word Problem

02/02/18

Question about Supply and Demand that has me totally stumped and can't figure out
The national demand and price for a certain type of energy-efficient exhaust fan are related by P=480-7/4q, where p is the price (in dollars) and q is the demand (in thousands). The price and... more
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Word Problem

02/01/18

The sum of two numbers is 40 . The smaller number is 22 less than the larger number. What are the numbers
The sum of two numbers is 40. The smaller number is 22 less than the larger number. What are the numbers
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Word Problem

02/01/18

I have 40 red marbles and 28 green ones. I want to divide them up so that they are evenly distributed in bags. How many bags do I need.
i have 40 red marbles and 28 green ones. I want to divide them up so that they will be even amount of red marbles and green ones In each bag.  How Manny bags do I need?
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Word Problem

02/01/18

Math problem see description below
Ms. Quon discovered that 40 students liked soccer, 20 liked basketball, 10 liked football, and 5 liked swimming.1. How many times as many students liked basketball as football? 2. Soccer as... more
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Word Problem

02/01/18

The sum of three numbers is 75.the second number is 15 less than twice the first, and the third is 10 more than the first.find the three numbers
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Word Problem

01/31/18

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Ms. Quon discovered that 40 students liked soccer, 20 liked basketball, 10 liked football, and 5 liked swimming. 1. How many times as many students liked basketball as football?   2. Soccer as... more
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Word Problem

01/31/18

sum of the square of a positive number and the square of 3 more than the number is 185
sum of the square of a positive number and the square of 3 more than the number is 185
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Word Problem

01/31/18

A sum of $2500 is to be divided between two people in the ratio of 3 to 7. How much does each person receive?
Set up an algebraic equation and solve the problem.
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Word Problem

01/31/18

measurement word problem
ms white is making 4 batches of granola bars. she adds 7/8 cups of peanuts to each batch. her measuring cup holds 1/8 cup. how many times must she measure 1/8 cup of peanuts  to have enough for the... more
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Word Problem Algebra Investment

01/31/18

What would be the formula for this equation? Do I have to do something with the "After a year" part??
Theodore invests a total of $5,000 in two accounts. The first account earned a rate of return of 15% (after a year). However, the second account suffered a 13% loss in the same time period. At the... more
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Word Problem

01/31/18

8 years older then Ginny in ten years time he will be three times Ginny’s present age
Percy is 8 years older than Ginny. In ten years time he will be three times Ginny’s present age. How old is Percy now?
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Word Problem Word Problem Help

01/31/18

How do you solve this?
A student has test scores of 83, 91, and 80, and a homework average of 85 (all out of 100). If the three tests and homework each carry equal weight, and the final exam counts twice as much as a... more
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Word Problem Word Problem Help

01/31/18

How do you solve this?
Your car gets 25 miles per gallon of gas. Gas costs $2.50 per gallon. You drive 1,000 miles in one month, and auto insurance is $75 per month. Wear-and-tear costs are about $50 per month. Show your... more
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