Write equation in standard form for a line that passes through (-4, 5) and is perpendicular to y = 6

I have had quite the trouble trying to figure this out. I know that the slope of y = 6 is 0, or if I use the given point plus (0, 6), that I will get a slope of -4. I still get the answer wrong... more

the length of a rectangle is five times the width. If the area of the rectangle is 20 square inches

The length of a rectangle is five times the width. If the area of the rectangle is 20 square inches, then find the length and the width. length____ Width____

01/31/17

A candle shop sells scented candles for $16 each and unscented candles for $10 each. The shop sells 28 candles today and makes $400.

Write a system of linear equations that represents the situation. Please also include how many scented candles were sold and how many unscented were sold.

01/31/17

The Phoenix suns won two more than three times as many games as they lost. The suns played 82 games. How many wins and losses did the team have?

The Phoenix suns won two more than three times as many games as they lost. The suns played 82 games. How many wins and losses did the team have?

the length of a rectangle is four time the width. if the area of the rectangle is 16 square inches, what is the length and the width

 The length of a rectangle is four time the width. if the area of the rectangle is 16 square inches, what is the length and the width

College Algebra Word Problem

You are choosing between two long distance telephone planes. Plan A has monthly fee of $15 with a charge of 8 cents per minute for long distance calls. Plan B has a monthly fee of $3 with a charge... more

01/30/17

Find the center of a circle

the line x-2y+16=0 is tangent to a circle at (0,8). The line y=2x-1 is tangent to the same circle at (3,5). What is the center(ordered pair) of the circle?

Find two consecutive integers such that three times the larger is the same as 45 more than the smaller

Find two consecutive integers such that three times the larger is the same as 45 more than the smaller

A rectangular piece of metal is 25 in longer than it is wide....

A rectangular piece of metal is 25 in longer than it is wide. Squares with sides 5 in long are cut from the four corners and the flaps are folded upward to form an open box. If the volume of the... more

How do I do a truth table?

I am not sure how to make truth tables and my book nor my teacher are giving me assistance!(p↔ ~q)→(q→~p)

01/27/17

I was absent and have know Idea how to solve this at all.

The row of a rowboat (which is 1foot above water leverl) is tied to a point on a dock that is 6 feet above the water level. The length of the rope that is between the dock and the boat is 8 feet.... more

01/27/17

system of equations

mix birdseed that costs 1.25 per pound with sunflower seeds that cost .75 per pound to make 50 pounds of a $1 per pound mixtur. how much of each seed should he use

01/24/17

how do I find this?

What is the coefficient of the second term of the trinomial?(3x+3)^2=9x^2+Bx+9

01/24/17

perimeter question

The perimeter of a rectangular field is 320yd. The length is 60 yd longer than the width. Find the dimensions   The larger of the two sides is ??   The smaller of the two sides is 50 yd.

01/24/17

mixture problem

A store mixes Kentucky blue grass worth $12 per pound and chewings  fescue worth $16 per pound. The mixture is to sell for $15 per pound. Find how much of each should be used to make a 120-pound... more

01/24/17

165=(x+3)(x+7)

Find the Value of X

URGENT PLEASE HELP SOLVE PROBLEMS ;i can not find the answers to these problem can u show me how u did the problem and what the solution is

at a sporting event the price for 3 cheese burgers and 2 cups of lemonade is 14 dollars and the price for 2 cheese burgers and 4 cups of lemonade is 12     find the equations using x and... more

01/24/17

The question is "A number is no less than 13" How would you translate that to a inequality?

A number is no less than 13

01/18/17

Word problem troubles.

When a tortoise travels across a highway, his speed is 3ft/hr faster than normal due to the incentive of making it across safely. If he can cross a 36 foot wide road in one hour less than the time... more

01/18/17

In one classroom the girl to boy ratio is 7 to 6. If there is a total of 78 children in all the classrooms combined. How many boys are there?

i know the answer is 6/13=b/78 where b is 36 could you explain why this ratio doesn't work 6/7=b/78? Please

01/18/17

Carolyn was able to eat 14 cookies in 5 minutes. If she is able to maintain a consistent pace how many cookies could she eat in 12 minutes

I know the answer is 14/5=n/12 where n is 33.6 But can you explain why n/14=5/12 won't work? Please 

01/18/17

Rebecca has 21 math problems to solve. She has solved 2/7 of them. How many problems has she solved?

  I don't understand how to do the math problem. Please help. I need help with the math. I know its a problem though.

01/18/17

Problem solving

In a group of nine coins which are identical in appearance, eight weigh the same and one is heavier than the rest. using a balance scale, what is the minimum number of balancings needed to identify... more

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