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Word Problems Algebra
11/02/14
To pass a course with a B grade, a student must have an average of 80 points on 5 tests.
On the first 4 tests, the student's scores were 75,83,86, and 78. What scores can the student receive on the fifth test to earn a B grade?
Word Problems Algebra 1
11/01/14
algebra equation help?
A truck can be rented from Company A for $70 a day plus $0.20 per mile. Company B charges $20 a day plus $0.70 per mile to rent the same truck. Find the number of miles in a day at which the rental...
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11/01/14
Area of multi-shape window
A Norman window has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle of diameter equal to the width of the rectangle. If the perimeter of the window is 742 cm, find maximum area of the window in...
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Word Problems
10/30/14
When 12 is added to half the sum of a number and 8 the result is 40. What is the number?
I have to solve it and write an equation.
Word Problems
10/30/14
Mary has won 4 more matches playing tennis than Sherri.
Represent one of the unknowns below with a variable. Then represent the other unknown in terms of that variable.
Word Problems
10/30/14
help solving 3 word problems!?? please?
Suppose in a class you have test grades of 65 and 73, an 85 on the paper, and a homework grade of 40. [Assume: the three tests are worth 70%, the homework 20% and the paper 10%] What grade must you...
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Word Problems
10/30/14
Black pencils cost 5 cents each and coloured pencils 7 cents. If two dozen assorted pencils cost 1.34 dollars, how many are black and how many are coloured?
Black pencils cost 5 cents each and coloured pencils 7 cents. If two dozen assorted pencils cost 1.34 dollars, how many are black and how many are coloured?
Word Problems
10/30/14
a tv collector can buy either 2 tv's and 3 dvd players for $1750 or 4 tv's an 1 dvd for $1250
find the cost of each
10/30/14
A local lumberyard takes in $24,000 in a 12 hour period. Write a direct variation equation between the income and the number of hours.
Variation word problem for my class.
Word Problems Quadratic Word Problems
10/29/14
A rectangle has dimensions of 3x and 5 - 2 X
what is the maximum area of the rectangle?
what value of x gives the maximum area?
Initial equation is 3x(5-2x)
Then -6x^2+15x
Do I use quadratic formula?
Word Problems
10/29/14
what is the unit rate If you go 2 2/5 kilometers in 3 3/4 minutes
I really need help!
Word Problems
10/29/14
if 3 bats are flying at 5miles/hour, how long will it take the bats to fly 15 miles ?
3 bats fly at 5 miles/hour how long will it take the bats if they fly at 15miles/hour
Word Problems
10/29/14
6th grade math problem
Max spends a total of 150 minutes studying math, science, and social studies. He spends twice as much time on his math as on either his science or social studies. How much time does Max spend...
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Word Problems
10/28/14
a number is 6 more than another. Their sum is 31. find both numbers.
(x+6)+y=31 is what i think the equation is but i'm not sure
Word Problems Math Problem
10/28/14
Donald had $12 more than Stephanie. He spent 2. He now had 1 1/2 times as much money as Stephanie. How much did they have to begin/
Can someone please help me because I'm confused?
Word Problems
10/28/14
How many cars are needed?
There are 31 people going, and 4 including the driver could fit in each car. He announced to the group leader that 7 cars would be needed. That is not correct. What is the mistake and how many...
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10/28/14
Math question
Your friend works as a waitress at a local restaurant. Her income consists of an hourly wage plus tips. On Wednesday, your friend earned $25 in tips over a 5 hour period. On Friday, your friend...
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Word Problems Word Problem
10/28/14
frank drove 696 miles in 12 hrs. at the same rate how long would it take him to drive 522 miles?
frank drove 696 miles in 12 hrs. at the same rate how long would it take him to drive 522 miles?
Word Problems
10/27/14
need help with word problem solving!
Terry is mixing a punch which contains 3 liters of juice for every 2 liters of soda. If he wants to make 21 liters of punch, how much juice does he need?
A car's radiator currently...
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Word Problems Math Equations
10/26/14
If a person travels 55 miles per hour, how long will it take to travel from one town to the other?
On a map with a scale of 1 inch + 100 miles, the distance between two cities is 7.5 inches. If a person travels 55 miles per hour, how long will it take to travel from one town to the other?
Word Problems
10/25/14
Word problem.
A college student is traveling to santo domingo on spring break. He purchased 21 traveler's check worth $510, in denominations of $10, $40, or $50. He bought 4 times as many as $10 checks as $50...
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Word Problems
10/24/14
How many miles is it?
The field out behind farmer John's house was a rectangle 1/2 mile long and 1/4 mile wide. What is the perimeter of the field in miles?
Word Problems
10/23/14
Sarabeth ran 1 2/5miles on a path around the park. This was 5/8 of the distance around the park. What is the distance around the park?
I have no idea how to solve this...Multiply 1 2/5 by 5/8? or by 3/8 which is the distance left?
Word Problems Interest Rates
10/22/14
Three connected word problems about interest and bank accounts.
1)Imagine that your parents establish a savings account when your were born. They deposit $1500 with an interest rate of 2.45% compounded yearly. What will you balance be at age...
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10/21/14
Word problem about border width
Elena wants to place a border of uniform width on the bulletin board in her classrom. If the bulletin board measures 42 inches by 74 inches and elena wants to have a useable area of 2448 square...
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