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Augmented matrix 2011-12-14
From Britney:
Write Augmented matrix and use row reduction to solve.
I need major help with this problem! Tomorrow is my semester test and I have no idea how to do this.
2x+5y=8
y-x=10

Answered by Robert Dawson.
The circumference and area of a circle 2011-12-13
From Mable:
A circle that going 70mi across using 22/7 I need the area,radius, and the circumference and how to set up the steps can you help?
Answered by Penny Nom.
i+i^2+i^3+i^4...+i^102 2011-12-13
From megan:
how do you solve i+i^2+i^3+i^4...+i^102
Answered by Robert Dawson.
Extended real numbers 2011-12-12
From Justin:
Hi there, I was wondering does +infinity=+infinity in the extended real number system? Basically, I was wondering does +infinity=+infinity since -infinity and any extended real number (except +infinity) are less than +infinity?

Sincerely,

Justin

Answered by Robert Dawson.
Exponential form 2011-12-12
From Zoey:
What is the exponential form of 1/8??
Answered by Penny Nom.
Simple interest 2011-12-11
From sandeep:
Use the formula I = Prt to solve.

Damon deposits $500 into a savings account that pays simple interest at a rate of 0.65% per year. How long will it take Damon to earn $130 in interest?

Answered by Penny Nom.
factor 6x2-19x+3 2011-12-10
From pedro:
factor 6x2-19x+3
Answered by Penny Nom.
Jennifer wants to fence in her backyard 2011-12-09
From Val:
Jennifer wants to fence in her backyard. A yard is rectangular and is 15 feet by 12 feet. One 12-foot side is against the house so it does not need fencing. How many feet of fencing does Jennifer need?
Answered by Penny Nom.
A 3000 gallon tank 2011-12-08
From Delores:
I need to know what size to build a tank to hold 3000 gallons of water one side needs to be 8 ft width X 6 ft height how long does it need to be?
Answered by Penny Nom.
What does 2xy mean? 2011-12-07
From dana:
I don't know what is 2xy what does that mean? is it 2x+2y or 2x times y Please help! thank you for your time!! :)
Answered by Penny Nom.
The height of a flagpole 2011-12-07
From Grail:
at a certain point the angle of elevation of the top of a flagpole which stands on a level ground is 35 degree. 75 ft. nearer the pole, the angle of elevation is 50 degree. How high is the pole
Answered by Penny Nom.
Two trains passing each other 2011-12-07
From Tamkeen:
two trains 245m and 315m long are travelling toward each other at 90km/h and 54km/h respectively on parallel lines . how long do the train take to pass one another train the time they meet each other?
Answered by Penny Nom.
How many rpm does a 3.5 in. diameter wheel turn at 7 miles per hour? 2011-12-06
From Al:
how many rpm does a 3.5 in. diameter wheel turn at 7 miles per hour
Answered by Penny Nom.
A 2 by 9 array 2011-12-06
From Rosalynn:
what multiplication fact can be found by using the arrays for 2x9 and 5x9
Answered by Penny Nom.
Uniform acceleration 2011-12-06
From Android:
At a certain instant, two cars A and B are 2000 ft apart. At this instant, car A is traveling at 15 miles/hr. and accelerating at 3 ft/s^2 while B is moving towards A at 30 miles/hr. and an acceleration of 2 ft/s^2.

Find the ff:
a.) The possible time of their collusion in minutes.
b.) The distance in ft. each has traveled before collusion.

Answered by Penny Nom.
 
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