The sum of the reciprocal of a number and the reciprocal of 5 less than the number is 7 times the reciprocal of the original number. Find the original number.

This is a math problem that has been giving me trouble for over 30 minutes now. I'm not quite sure how to tackle it.

08/23/15

Elements and sets

A. List the elements of each of the following (roster method). Use '...' notation for infinite setsB = {x : x is an integer -3 < x < 4}B = {x : x is a positive integer and multiple of three}B... more

08/23/15

Could you help me with an algebra question?

To help sell more of a lower grade meat, a butcher mixes some premium ground beef worth $3.10/lb with 8lb of lower grade ground bee worth $2.05/lb. If the result was an intermediate grade of ground... more

08/22/15

center of mass

Particles A and B are located on the x-axis. The masses and positions of the particles are:            mA = 12 grams            xA = 2             mB= 8 grams              xB = 10            What... more

08/22/15

Suppose that a slice of pizza at a temperature of 80°F has been placed inside a freezer, where the temperature is 2°F.

I know that the equation, dT(t)/td = k(T(t)-2º) would represent the rate at which the temperature, T is decreasing.       If the pizza cools to 45° in 1 hour, then its temperature after t hours... more

08/22/15

newtons law of cooling

A cup of coffee at 160° is placed in a room where the temperature is 70°. After 5 minutes, the coffee’s temperature is 112.5°.   Find the temperature of the coffee 10 minutes after it was placed... more

08/22/15

Proove that

10! ≡ -1(mod11)

How long will it take..

A certain isotope has a half-life of 5.25 days. How long will it take for 30% of the sample to disintegrate?    Solutions are appreciated. Please answer. Arigatou sensei. 

Distance Problems

When he runs against the wind, Ricky can run 16 km in 2 h. With the wind, he can run 5/4 of this distance in 2h. Find Ricky's running rate and the rate of the win. Assume that both are constant.

08/21/15

Need Summer Work Help (ASAP)!!

Literal Equations:   Solve for X. 3x+1/4y=z Solve for x1.  m=y2-y1/x2-x1

08/20/15

a particle moves along the x-axis with its x coordinate given by the function s(t)=2t^3-21t^2+60t for t=0

what would be the speed when t=3 and how do you find the exact time the particle changes direction?

08/20/15

Word problem

Julio is paid 1.4 times his normal hourly rate for each hour he works over 30 in a week. Last week he worked 35 hours and earned $436.60. Write and solve an equation, to find Julio's normal hourly... more

helppp!!!!

What are ways discontinuous points can be accounted for graphically

08/20/15

How can I solve this using equations?

A gym owner has some indigo weights and some green weights. The indigo weights are 9 kilograms each, and the green weights are 2 kilograms each. The owner has 9 weights, and they weigh 32 kilograms... more

08/19/15

What is the slope of a line that is parallel to a line with a slope of 1/2?

I don't get this question.

08/19/15

algebra 2 problem

I’m attempting to find the quotient and remainder and have no idea what to do   6x^3-5x^2+x+1divided by x+2

I have two questions and if can show the work that would be great for both

Calculate the sum for each of the following inifinite geometric series that converge    1) -16/81 + -8/27 + -4/9 + -2/3 +...   2) √10/4 + 10/16 + 10√10/(64) + 100/256 +...   

08/19/15

characteristics of functions

given the functions f(x)x+2 and g(x)= x2 determine all values of x for which f(g(x))=g(f(x))

08/19/15

multiple choice

determine the average rate of change of the function y=sin(x) from x=0 to x= pi/2a)0b)pi/2c)1d)2/pi

What coordinate will both people walk through

Gina and Marissa each walk in a straight line between two points. Using the points on a map that the girls created, Gina will start at (–6, –10) and will stop at (3, –1). Marissa will start at (4,... more

08/18/15

Trig question i dont understand

Give all radian solutions to cos7xcos2x+sin7xsin2x=1/2. How do I do this?

08/18/15

need help with a confusing trig question.

Write an expression equivalent to csc((2cot^-1)x), yet that does not use trigonometric functions. Assume the variable represents a positive value.

08/18/15

Equation to find the amount left after t years

Suppose that a sample initially contains N0 grams of a radioactive substance. If this substance has a half-life of 32 years, then which of the following equations can be used to find the amount... more

08/18/15

Which of these differential equations is NOT seperable?

dy/dy=x+y   dy/dy=xy   dy/dy=x/y   dy/dy=2xy

08/18/15

sine and cosine

sec x=sin2x/sinx - cos2x/cosx

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