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Can one equation with two variables be solved algebraically? 2019-08-30
From Don:
Can one equation with two variables be solved algebraically?
Answered by Penny Nom.
An impossible problem 2017-09-15
From Fay:
Given math homework problem of: Gary and Larry given 2 numbers and told to add together. Gary subtracted and got 14. Larry multiplied and got 799. I tried substitution:
X-Y=14 and X x Y=799
X= Y+14
(Y+14) Y=799 and here I'm stuck at Y squared+14 Y= 799
using substitution I got 47x17=799 but not 14b when subtracted. HELP?????

Answered by Penny Nom.
Linear equations in two variables 2015-12-13
From priya:
I have problem in solving these equations please help me today itself very urgent:
I)2x+y=y
II)pie*x+y=9

Answered by Penny Nom.
An equation in two variables 2013-05-14
From Steve:
Verify solutions to an equation in two variables. 4x-2y=8 (3, 2)
Answered by Penny Nom.
Introductory algebra 2012-10-30
From kevon:
if x = 7 is used in the expression 2x + 5 what is the output
Answered by Penny Nom.
Coefficient of variation 2011-04-14
From Braden:
When determining coefficient of variation (CV) or %CV is it possible to calculate %CV for two variables? For instance can %CV be used to determine the precision of 5 data points on a graph using the X and Y coordinates? or does %CV need to be determined for each variable separately?
Answered by Robert Dawson.
An infinite number of solutions 2009-03-24
From Sean:
this is a linear equations problem;

first:
3535.5 + Fbd (.866) + Fbc (.5) - Fab (.5) = 0
and
-3535.5 - Fab (.866) - Fbc (.5) - Fbd (.5) = 0

Answered by Harley Weston.
6^x = y 2009-02-12
From Jamie:
Find x: 6^x=y
Answered by Harley Weston.
Equations with the variable in the exponent 2008-10-28
From fari:
Solve for x

5 * 4^x-3=40
5^x=25^(x+8)

Answered by Penny Nom.
A homework problem 2008-10-28
From Shawn:
I'm checking my son's homework and we disagree on the solution. The problem reads: 135mn^4 (n to the 4th power) over 50n^2 (n squared) I think the answer is: 27mn^2 (squared) over 10 Can you help?
Answered by Penny Nom.
Solve for y in terms of x 2008-08-10
From Rosie:
Solve equation for y

-4x=12+3y

Answered by Penny Nom.
g(m-1,2n)+n 2008-06-07
From Florence:
What does g(m-1,2n)+n for m>0, n>=0 mean.
Answered by Penny Nom.
How do you reduce an equation with multiple variables? 2008-04-30
From Jonathon:
How do you reduce an equation with multiple variables?

For example, if 3x + y = k(x-3), what would x be equal to?

Answered by Penny Nom.
Working with x 2007-10-12
From Robert:
The question: The measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon is given. Find the measure of an interior angle, and find the sides.
41. 36
42. 18
44. 'X'

The attachment has what she has done for 41 and 42. Need help with 44 (lots of help) Thank you in advance for your site and your help. Robert

Answered by Penny Nom.
Three equations in three unknowns 2007-03-18
From Shawna:
You are told that you are working with three different numbers. When the first number is added to twice the other two numbers, the result s 64( i.e x+2y+2z= 64). When the second number is added to twice the other two numbers the result is 62 (y+2x+2z=6). Finally, when the third number is added to twice the other two numbers, the resut is 59 z+2x+2y=59) Determine the three numbers?
Answered by Penny Nom.
Parameters 2006-09-15
From Chase:
What is the meaning of the word "parameters" when used in reference to Algebra.
Answered by Penny Nom.
Degree 2006-02-09
From Jessica:
I am a 9th grade home school student and have started doing degrees of terms in my math book. The following is some examples they give:

25a to the 4th power is a 4th degree term

67c to the 9th power is a 9th degree term

x is really x to the 1st power so it is a 1st degree term

10 is really 10x to the 0 power so it is a 0 degree term

They go on to say that every constant is a zero degree term.

My question is why isn't a constant, like 10, simply to the 1st power (making is a 1st degree term) like x.

Answered by Claude Tardif.
I = PRT 2005-11-16
From Ryan:
Use the formula to find the value of the variable that is not given:
I=PRT;I=$2880, R=0.08, P=$12,000

Answered by Penny Nom.
Can we take the derivative of independent variable 2005-10-18
From Mussawar:
why we take derivative of dependent variable with respect to independent variable .can we take the derivative of independent with respect to dependent.if not why.
Answered by Walter Whiteley.
Coefficients, constants and like terms 2005-10-05
From Elizabeth:
In the equation -8y+6ab+7-3ab what are the coefficients; the like terms and constants?
Answered by Penny.
Solve for a and t 2004-10-23
From Justin:
How do I solve for "a" and "t" in the equations:

1000t= -4000 + 2000t + (1/2)at^2
1000=2000 + at

Answered by Penny Nom.
x^2/3 - 7 x^1/3 + 12 = 0 2004-04-05
From Jackie:
I am having trouble solving this question for x:

1.) x^2/3 - 7 x^1/3 + 12 = 0

Answered by Penny Nom.
The quadratic formula 2003-08-31
From Alex:
I am using Houghton Mifflin's Precalculus with Limits book, 2nd edition. However, the first chapter encompasses Algebra review, and I am stuck on a problem. All that's required is to solve the following and verify using a calculator:
3y2+6y+2=0
I have solved the problem using the quadratic formula, but from what I remember, the quadratic formula is used in the case of equations following the AX2+BX+C=0 pattern. As the problem I am attempting uses a y-variable, can I still use the quadratic formula? Since I am not sure what route to take in solving this problem, I am hoping you can assist me.

Answered by Harley Weston.
Water in a cone 2003-08-12
From Adrienne:

Water is poured into a tank in the shape of an inverted right circular cone.ð The height of the tank is 8 m and its radius at the top is 4 m.

a. Draw and label a picture to represent this situation.ð (I know how to do this)

b. Identify all variable quantities. (h = 8m, r = 4m)

c. Find an equation that relates the variable quantities, and reduce the number of variable quantities to two.

I was thinking about the equation V = 1/3 pi r2 h, which is the Volume of a cone, but I am stumped as to how I am supposed to "reduce the number of variable quantities to two." Can you point me in the right direction?


Answered by Penny Nom.
x-6square root of x +8=0 2003-05-10
From Elizabeth:
x-6square root of x +8=0
Answered by Penny Nom.
Factor completely 2002-03-07
From Taylor:
I'm supposed to completely factor this but I don't know what to do with all the variables.

a3b5 - a2b5 - 12ab5.

Does it have anything to do with b5 being a common factor or am I completely off?
Answered by Penny Nom.

Solve for two variables 2001-02-25
From A student:
How do I solve for %1 and %2 in the following formula when T1, T2 and T3 are known? %1 and %2 are ratios of the same element, therefore %1 + %2 = 100%

(%1 x T1) + (%2 x T2) = T3

Answered by Penny Nom.
Some complex problems 2001-01-15
From Nick:
I am having enormous difficulty with one question in my maths homework. The question is shown below. If anybody out there can find the answers and show the workings and help me to understand.
Answered by Harley Weston.
 
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