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Word Problem Problem Solving Reasoning

03/25/17

three less than triple a number is fifteen more than the same number
form an equation using x as the number and solve it to find thye number for this statement.
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Word Problem

03/24/17

word problem
Please answer the following 3 questions:1. What is a one-to-one function, and how can you determine if a given function is one-to-one? Provide complete details and answer in a complete sentence.2.... more
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Word Problem

03/23/17

geometry words problem
two welders worked total 60 hours on project. one welder made $32/h other welder $41/h. if the gross of both welder gross $2172.00. hour many hours did each welder work? 
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Word Problem College Algebra

03/23/17

it takes 4 times as long to paint a privacy fence using an old fashioned brush as compared to the time it takes using a paint spryer.
it takes 4 times as long to paint a privacy fence using an old fashioned brush as compared to the time it takes using a paint spryer. bill, using a paint brush, and bertha using the paint sprayer,... more
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Word Problem

03/22/17

what dimensions should be used to make the gardens, and what will the largest area possible be?
Two rectangular gardens are made from 200 yards of fencing. The gardens are planted beside each other so they share a common fence. If the farmer wants the total area of the garden to be as large... more
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Word Problem Math Fractions Helpful Tips

03/22/17

A reading room is half full it becomes 1/3 full when 10 people have left the room. Determine how many people the room holds when full
It's math smart I need help with some questions 
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Word Problem Money Fees

03/21/17

How regularly would Stuart need to visit this gym, in order for a membership to be worth it?
Fitness Universe has a membership fee of $50, after which individual visits to the gym are $5.50. Non-memberspay $8.00 per visit. Stuart is going to exercise at the gym regularly, and is wondering... more
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Word Problem

03/20/17

The perimeter of a triangle is 39 inches, second side is 9 times as long as first side. Third side 1 inch longer than second side.
I have to find the length of each side and show my work.
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Word Problem Equation Tricky

03/20/17

If 7(x+3)= 1 bar, what would be the expression if you wanted to find four bars? Then you wanted to add another bar 50% bigger than the first 4?
Please help, I remembered this question from my test.
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03/20/17

Find a linear function M(t) which gives the mass of the gas (in grams) which remains after t minutes.
Scientists are conducting an experiment with a gas in a sealed container. The massof the gas is measured, and the scientists realize that the gas is leaking over time in a linearway. Its mass is... more
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Word Problem

03/19/17

Math word problem
  I need help finding out how to solve this problem.   Last year, Bob worked 2041.49 regular hours at $10 per-hour, and 52.38 overtime hours at $15 per-hour. Additionally, Bob earned a... more
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Word Problem

03/19/17

Find the interest each principal will earn. If necessary, round to the nearest cent.
Find the interest each principal will earn. If necessary, round to the nearest cent. Principal: $3,000 Rate: 5.5% Time: 1 year
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Word Problem Science Physics Energy

03/18/17

Waves and energy
"When you speak to someone, the air molecules travel from your voice box into the person's ear, thus carrying the sound wave to them."   Is the above statement correct? Explain your... more
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Word Problem

03/17/17

Why are word problems like riddles, I just want the equation ):
Kyle works at a donut factory, where a 10-oz cup of coffee costs 95¢, a 14-oz cup costs $1.15, and a 20-oz cup costs $1.50. During one busy period, Kyle served 22 cups of coffee, using 324 ounces... more
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Word Problem Geometry

03/17/17

I don't get how to put it into a formula
In triangle ABC, the measure of angle B is 39° more than three times the measure of angle A. The measure of angle C is 66° more than the measure of angle A. Find the measure of each angle
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Word Problem Word Problem Help

03/17/17

Michael drove 845 miles in 13 hours. At the same rate, how many miles would he drive in 9 hours?
Michael drove 845 miles in 13 hours.At the same rate, how many miles would he drive in 9 hours?
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Word Problem

03/16/17

Left on together, the cold and hot water faucets of a certain bathtub take 7 minutes to fill the tub. If it takes the cold water faucet 17 minutes to fill t
Thanks for your help , please do not round 
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Word Problem

03/16/17

A square canopy
A square canopy is supported on 4 corners by poles. Each pole is supported by 3 cables, each cable is attached to the top of the 12 foot pole and 5 feet away from the base. Find the total length... more
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Word Problem

03/16/17

Word problems
Miss Peters had 21 pencils to give her students. She bought 35 more pencils. How many does she have now
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Word Problem

03/15/17

Two buses leave towns 402mi apart at the same time and travel toward each other.
One bus travels 16 /mih slower than the other. If they meet in 3 hours, what is the rate of each bus?
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Word Problem

03/15/17

88-octane gas, only has 86- and 91- octane gas. The rating is % of isooctane. How much of each type should be mixed to produce 200,000 gallons of 88-octane gas?
This is a question I need help with because I am having trouble with these types of word problems and confusing me seriously .Thank You
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Word Problem

03/13/17

Please help with this word problem
Mary turned 12 on the first of June. Jane will have a party on her birthday 37 days later, and Zack plans his birthday party 91 days after Jane. The twins had their party 81 days before Mary. How... more
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Word Problem

03/13/17

A certain forest covers an area of 4800 km 2 . Suppose that each year this area decreases by 4 % . What will the area be after 13 years?
round answer to the nearest square kilometer
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Word Problem

03/13/17

I put 2 2/3 gallons of gas into my empty lawn mower. I notice it is now 2/3 full. What is the capacity of the gas tank. Need to solve using a diagram to explain
must use a diagram to show answer 
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Word Problem Word Problem Help

03/13/17

A boat can go 105 miles per hour in still water. It takes as long to go 630 miles upstream as it does to go dowstream 720 miles. How fast is the current?
A boat can go 105 miles per hour in still water. It takes as long to go 630 miles upstream as it does to go dowstream 720 miles. How fast is the current?
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