Calculus Optimization problem

Two nonnegative numbers have a sum of 10. What is the least possible sum of their reciprocals?   The answer is 2/5  

05/24/16

If x+y is rational,must x and y be rational?

Must x and y be rational

05/23/16

X*-x =0 ???

1 * -1 = 0. Why doesnt 1 (-1) times = 0. I do inventory, if i have x product, (x = 1) , and use x product (x=-1) that leaves me with zero product , so x used -x times should equal zero?

05/22/16

polynomials

Given that x^2+px+q and 3x^2+q have a common factor x-b, where p,q and b are non-zero, show that 3p^2+4q=0.

Express the product of 2x^2+7x-10 and x+5 in standard form.

I don't understand how to put this in standard form.

Logarithm Question

log base 4 of (2X) + log base 4 of (X+7)=2   Do I need to check for extraneous? Why doesn't the answer -8 work?

Susan and Mary can rake a lawn together in 2 hours. Susan can do the job alone in 3 hours. How long would it take Mary to rake the lawn alone?

it is a math problem in my algebra one class, please help I don't understand  

05/16/16

I have a problem I need help with: can you assist me? The problem is 27^-2/3 over 26^-1/3

my problem 27^-2/3 /27^-1/3 help please

Rational Inequality

4/(c-2)-3/c <0

05/10/16

Write the polar equation in rectangular form.

Write the polar equation r = 5 sin 0 in rectangular form.

05/09/16

Help me please

Write in Logarithmic form using base 2:  32^3/5=8

z is jointly proportional to x2 and y2. If z = 279 when x = 4 and y = 6, find z when x = 5 and y = 3.

I need help figure out the math word problems

05/03/16

what is wrong with this -2=11-x/3 -2-11=11-11-x/3 -13=x/3 -39=x

how to fix

05/02/16

Find a value of k so that (x+k) is a factor of 3x^2+11x+k+8

I'm stuck on this one question 

05/01/16

The volume of a cube is increasing at a rate of 300 cm3/min at the instant when the edge is 20 cm. Find the rate at which the edge is changing.

The volume of a cube is increasing at a rate of 300 cm3/min at the instant when the edge is 20 cm. Find the rate at which the edge is changing.

interval notation and inequalities

Solve and write the answer in interval notation. x-1/x+2 >2   Please explain the steps you took to get the answer Thanks!

04/29/16

rationalize the denominator of 6 / (v 10 - v 7)

thank you!

if sin A = 3/8 , what is the value of cos 2A?

help please

Solve sin^3x=sinx

I'm having some trouble solving this problem, can someone please explain the steps for me...

Fractions and Solution by division

(1-1/x^3)/(1-1/x^2)

04/27/16

x+ vx=6 solve the equation

solve the equation

04/26/16

If (7, m) is on a circle with center C(-2, 2) and radius 9, what is the value of m?

If (7, m) is on a circle with center C(−2, 2) and radius 9, what is the value of m? the choices are  a.m=2 b.m=-2+√65 c.m=-2 d.m=-2+√2

find the value of b given that the polynomial f(x)=x^3+bx^2-4x-5 when divided by x-3 and has a remainder of -8.

There is no additional details about my question as i dont know what to do and how to start

04/24/16

A line represented by y = 2x - 3 and a line perpendicular to it intersect at R(2, 1). What is the equation of the perpendicular line?

 A line represented by y = 2x − 3 and a line perpendicular to it intersect at R(2, 1). What is the equation of the perpendicular line? 

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