Is x – 3 a factor of the polynomial p(x) = 2x^4– 9x^3 + 15x^2 – 22x + 12, and for what reason?
A) Yes, because p(3) is equal to 0.
B) Yes, because p(–3) is equal to 0.
C) No, because p(3) is not equal to 0.
D) No, because p(–3) is not equal to 0.

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Answer 1
A yes because p3 is equal to 0

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500/100 in simplest form

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500/100 = 50/10 = 5/1

hope this helps you
5/10 i think hope this hepls

If m ≤ f(x) ≤ M for a ≤ x ≤ b, where m is the absolute minimum and M is the absolute maximum of f on the interval [a, b], then ...?

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Thank you for posting your question here at brainly. I hope the answer will help you. Feel free to ask more questions here.

Below is the solution:

∫5√x dx =( 5/(3/2)(x^(3/2) ] from 4 to 9 
= ( 5/(3/2)(9^(3/2) ] - ( 5/(3/2)(4^(3/2) ] 
= ( 5/(3/2)(27 - 8) = 63.3333 

AM is l.w = (b-a) ht = ( 9-4)(M) = 9-4 ( (15) = 5 (15) = 75 


solve the differential equation:
(1-2x^2-2y)dy/dx=4x^3+4xy

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Answer:

[tex]u=-x^4-2x^2y+y-y^2[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that

[tex](1-2x^2-2y)\frac{dy}{dx}=4x^3+4xy[/tex]

We have to solve the given differential equation

[tex](1-2x^2-2y)dy=(4x^3+4xy)dx[/tex]

[tex](1-2x^2-2y)dy-(4x^3+4xy)dx=0[/tex]

Compare with [tex]Mdx+ndy=0[/tex]

Then, we get [tex]M=-(4x^3+4xy),N=(1-2x^2-2y)[/tex]

Exact differential equation

[tex]M_y=N_x[/tex]

[tex]M_y=-4x[/tex]

[tex]N_x=-4x[/tex]

[tex]M_y=N_x[/tex]

Hence, the differential equation is an exact differential equation.

Solution of exact differential is given by

[tex]u=\int M(x,y)dx+K(y)[/tex] where K(y) is a function of y.

[tex]u=\int -(4x^3+4xy) dx+k(y)[/tex] y treated as constant

[tex]u=-x^4-2x^2y+k(y)[/tex]

[tex]u_y=N[/tex]

[tex]-2x^2+k'(y)=1-2x^2-2y[/tex]

[tex]K'(y)=1-2y[/tex]

[tex]k(y)=y-y^2[/tex]

Substitute the value then we get

Then, [tex]u=-x^4-2x^2y+y-y^2[/tex]

Final answer:

The given differential equation is exact, and by integrating the respective terms and finding the function H(y), the solution for z(x, y) for the differential equation is determined to be
     -x⁴ + y - y² + C, where C is a constant.

Explanation:

To solve the differential equation (1-2x² - 2y)dy/dx = 4x³ + 4xy, let's rearrange the equation in the form M(x, y)dy + N(x, y)dx = 0, which is the standard form for a first-order differential equation. We can rewrite our equation as (-4x³ - 4xy)dx + (1-2x² - 2y)dy = 0.

Now, we check if the equation is exact, that is, if ∂M/∂y = ∂N/∂x. If it is exact, there exists a function z(x, y) such that dz = M dy + N dx.

In this case, ∂M/∂y = -4x, and ∂N/∂x = -4x. Since the partial derivatives are equal, the differential is exact, meaning there exists some function z(x, y) such that dz = Ndx + Mdy. To find z(x, y), we integrate N with respect to x and M with respect to y and combine the resulting functions, making sure to include the functions of the other variable that may arise from the partial integration.

For N(x, y), we integrate -4x³dx to get -x⁴. For M(y), we integrate (1-2y)dy to get y - y². Thus z(x, y) = -x⁴ + y - y² + H(y), where H(y) is a function of y.

To find H(y), differentiate z with respect to y and equate it to M: dz/dy = 1 - 2y + H'(y) = 1 - 2y, which implies that H'(y) = 0, hence H(y) is a constant. Therefore, the function that satisfies the differential equation is z(x, y) = -x⁴ + y - y² + C, where C is a constant.

Henry is saving money for college. He earns $210 each week working part time after school and the weekends. Henry currently has $2,240 in savings. His parents put $100 in his savings account each week and he saves one-third of his paycheck each week. Which expression represents the situation. (n represents the number of weeks)

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2,240 + 170n so the he started wit 2,240 with saving 1/3 of his paycheck every week and his parents putting 100 in his account he is saving a total of 170 per week

Answer:

[tex]f(n)=2240+(\frac{170}{Week}).n[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to make an expression that represents the situation we need to make a function that represents Henry's savings.

This will be a function ''f(n)'' because it will depend of the variable ''n'' which is the number of weeks.

Let's start making the function by reading the problem.

''He earns $210 each week working part time after school and the weekends''

We can write :

[tex]f(n)=(\frac{210}{Week}).n[/tex]

Where ''210'' is actually $210

''Henry currently has $2240 in savings'' ⇒ We need to add this amount of money to the function.

[tex]f(n)=(\frac{210}{Week}).n+2240[/tex]

''His parents put $100 in his savings account each week and he saves one-third of his paycheck each week'' ⇒ We need to add ($100).n to the expression due to his parents and multiply by [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex] the expression that represents its paycheck ⇒

[tex]f(n)=(\frac{1}{3}.\frac{210}{Week}).n+2240+(\frac{100}{Week}).n[/tex]

Now, if we work with the expression :

[tex]f(n)=(\frac{70}{Week}).n+2240+(\frac{100}{Week}).n[/tex]

[tex]f(n)=2240+(\frac{170}{Week}).n[/tex]

Where the units of ''2240'' and ''170'' are $.

That is the final expression which represents the situation.

An arhitect desings a rectangular flower garden such that the width is exactly two-thirds of the length. If 280 feet of antique picket fencing are to be used to enclose the garden, find the dimensions of the garden.

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Let the width be W and length be L
W = 2/3 x L

Perimeter = 280
280 = 2(W + L); substituting the value of W from the first equation and solving
280 = 2(2/3 L + L)
140 = 5/3 L

Length = 84 feet
Width = 56 feet

i really need help with my homework.

factorise 10x+25

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5(2x + 5), because 10x and 25 only have 5 in common, which is why it's outside the bracket, and 5 × 2x is 10x, and 5 × 5 is 25. Hope this helps!
the answer it        5(2x+5) hope this helps

Which graph represents the solution set for the system 2x + 5y ≤ 9 and 3x + 5y ≤ 9?

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Answer:

The graph representing the solution is given below.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the system of inequality is,

[tex]2x + 5y\leq  9[/tex]

[tex]3x + 5y \leq  9[/tex]

Zero Test states that,

'After substituting the point (0,0) in the inequalities, if the result is true, then the solution region id towards the origin. If the result is false, the solution region is away from the origin'.

So, upon substituting (0,0) in the given inequalities, we get,

[tex]2x + 5y\leq  9[/tex] implies 0≤ 9, which is true.

[tex]3x + 5y \leq  9[/tex] implies 0≤ 9, which is true.

Thus, the solution region for both the inequalities is towards the origin.

Hence, upon plotting, the graph representing the solution set is given below.

A right triangle is removed from a rectangle to create the shaded region shown below. Find the area of the shaded region. Be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

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The sides of a right triangle are
[tex]a=8-5=3 \\ b=6-4=2 \\ \\A=A_{rectangle}-A_{triangle}=8\times 6- \frac{ab}{2} =48-\frac{3\times2}{2}=48-3=45[/tex]

Answer:

The area of shaded region is 45 square units.

Step-by-step explanation:

The length of the rectangle is 8 and the breadth is 6.

Area of rectangle is

[tex]A_R=l\times b[/tex]

[tex]A_R=8\times 6=48[/tex]

The area of rectangle is 48 square units.

Since the opposite sides of a rectangle are equal, therefore the legs of the right angled triangle are

[tex]l_1=8-5=3[/tex]

[tex]l_2=6-4=2[/tex]

The area of right angled triangle is

[tex]A_T=\frac{1}{2}\times l_1\times l_2[/tex]

[tex]A_T=\frac{1}{2}\times 3\times 2=3[/tex]

The area of triangle is 3 square units.

The area of shaded region is

[tex]A=A_R-A_L=48-3=45[/tex]

Therefore the area of shaded region is 45 square units.

Find the roots of the equation below. 7x2 + 3 = 8x
A) -4/7 (+ or -) (sqrt 5)/7
B) 4/7 (+ or -) (sqrt 5)/7
C) -4/7 (+ or -) i(sqrt 5)/7
D) 4/7 (+ or -) i(sqrt 5)/7

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I hope this helps you

Answer:

x=4+-isqrt(5/7

Step-by-step explanation:

what line is parallel to x-3y=24

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There are infinite lines parallel to this one, that can be easily obtained by different ways. One of this ways is to change the number 24 for another number,

x-3y=10

This is one example.
Hi there!

The attached file should help you. The line located on the graph is there! Also remember:

x-3y=24
y=1/3x-8

Hope this helps!

What is 8 1/4 devided by 1/2?

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Fist we have to turn the mixed numeral 8 1/4 into an improper fraction. We do this by multiplying 4 by 8 which is 32. 

Then we add the numerator, 1 which gives us 33. So now we have 33/4. 

Then we find the reciprocal of 1/2. 

To do this we simply flip the fraction

So 1/2 becomes 2/1

33/4 x 2/1 = 66/4

Since 66/4 is an improper fraction we have to change it into a mixed number. 

We can do this dividing 66 by 4. 

66 divided by four = 16 1/2 

I hope this helps!

A box with a square base of side a is three times higher than its width. Express the volume V of the box as a function of a.
V(a) = ?

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volume of a box is length x width x height.
Here its bottom is square, with side= a (its side has length a)The box is three times higher.  This means 3 times a is its height.So putting it together:length= a, width =a  (square base)height= 3a  (three times higher than it is wide)V=a⋅a⋅3a=3a3

The volume V of a box with a square base of side a and a height that is three times its width is expressed as the function V(a) = 3a³.

To express the volume V of a box as a function of its base side length a, with the height being three times its width, we can use the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism, which is the product of its length, width, and height. As the base is a square with side a, both the length and the width of the base are a. Given that the box's height is three times its width (or length, since it is a square), the height will be 3a.

Therefore, the volume V of the box as a function of a is V(a) = a² × (3a) = 3a³.

The golden ratio or golden mean is represented as (1 + √5) : 2.
What is its decimal value to the nearest thousandth? (Hint: Use a calculator to evaluate (1+√5) divided by 2.)

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Since the golden ratio is approximately 1.618033989 which fits what you provided, then rounded to the nearest thousandth would be 1.618

The golden ratio or golden mean is approximately 1.618 when calculated to the nearest thousandth using a calculator to evaluate (1 + √5) / 2.

The golden ratio or golden mean is a number often encountered in mathematics and art, and it is commonly represented by the Greek letter phi (φ). It can be expressed mathematically as (1 + √5) / 2. To find its decimal value to the nearest thousandth, we use a calculator to perform the operation.

First, calculate the square root of 5, then add 1 to the result. After this, divide the sum by 2. This will give us the golden ratio:

√5 ≈ 2.236
1 + √5 ≈ 3.236
(1 + √5) / 2 ≈ 1.618

So, to the nearest thousandth, the decimal value of the golden ratio is 1.618.

The derivative of f(x)=(x^4/3)-(x^5/5) attains its maximum at x= ? ...?

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The value of x is [tex]\boxed{\frac{4}{3}}[/tex] for which the derivative of  [tex]f\left( x \right) =\dfrac{{{x^4}}}{3} - \dfrac{{{x^5}}}{5}[/tex] attains the maximum.

Further explanation:

Given:

The function is [tex]f\left( x \right) =\dfrac{{{x^4}}}{3} - \dfrac{{{x^5}}}{5}.[/tex]

Explanation:

The given function is [tex]f\left( x \right)=\dfrac{{{x^4}}}{3} - \dfrac{{{x^5}}}{5}.[/tex]

Differentiate the above equation with respect to x.

[tex]\begin{aligned}\frac{d}{{dx}}f\left( x \right) &= \frac{d}{{dx}}\left( {\frac{{{x^4}}}{3} - \frac{{{x^5}}}{5}} \right)\\&= \frac{{4{x^3}}}{3} - \frac{{5{x^4}}}{5}\\&= \frac{{4{x^3}}}{3} - {x^4}\\\end{aligned}[/tex]

Again differentiate with respect to x.

[tex]\begin{aligned}\frac{{{d^2}}}{{d{x^2}}}f\left( x \right) &= \frac{{{d^2}}}{{d{x^2}}}\left( {\frac{{4{x^3}}}{3} - {x^4}} \right)\\&=\frac{{3 \times 4{x^2}}}{3} - 4{x^3}\\&= 4{x^2} - 4{x^3}\\\end{aligned}[/tex]

Substitute the first derivative equal to zero.

[tex]\begin{aligned}\frac{d}{{dx}}f\left( x \right)&= 0\\\frac{{4{x^3}}}{3} - {x^4}&= 0\\\frac{{4{x^3}}}{3} &= {x^4}\\\frac{4}{3}&= \frac{{{x^4}}}{{{x^3}}}\\\frac{4}{3}&= x\\\end{aligned}[/tex]

The value of x is [tex]\boxed{\frac{4}{3}}[/tex] for which the derivative of [tex]f\left( x \right)=\dfrac{{{x^4}}}{3} - \dfrac{{{x^5}}}{5}[/tex] attains the maximum.

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Answer details:

Grade: High School

Subject: Mathematics

Chapter: Application of derivatives

Keywords: Derivative, attains, maximum, value of x, function, differentiate, minimum value.

whats the difference of 1cm and 1cm2

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1 cm is regular

but 1 cm 2

means that you multiply 1 by 1 which is 1

for example if you have 15cm 2 you would multiply 15 by 15 and get 225

and 15 cm 3 would be 15*15*15 and you would get 3375

Final answer:

1 cm is a unit of length equal to [tex]10^{-2}[/tex],  meter while [tex]1 cm^2[/tex]is a unit of area equal to 10^{-4} square meters.

Explanation:

The difference between 1 cm and 1 cm2 is that 1 cm is a measure of length, while 1 cm2 is a measure of area. To clarify, 1 cm is equivalent to 10-2 meters (or 0.01 meters), and it represents a one-dimensional measurement. In contrast, 1 cm2 is the area of a square with 1 cm long sides. When converting to square meters (m2), remember that the conversion factor for area is the square of the conversion factor for length. Therefore, 1 cm2 equals (10-2 m)2 or 10-4 m2.

Which expression is equal to the number of grams (g) in 2.43 kilograms (kg)?

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1 kilogram = 1,000 grams.

2.43 kilometers = 2,430 grams

Answer:

the answer would be D

Step-by-step explanation:


Before beginning voice lessons, Justin already knew how to sing 1 piece, and he expects to learn 2 new pieces during each week of lessons. Write an equation that shows the relationship between the number of weeks x and the number of pieces learned y. Then Graph.

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Correct answer: y = 2x

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U have 5 pens. u get 5 more pens. how many pens do u have now

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you have 10 pens! 5+5=10

determine the exact value of the trig ratios:
cos(13pi/4)
cot(11pi/2)
sec(5pi/3)

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This isn't the only trick you'll need, but it will help you get these expressions in terms you'll be able to handle more easily. For example, for the cot example above: cot(-pi/2) = cos(-pi/2)/sin(-pi/2) = 0/-1 = 0

The exact values of the trig ratios are sqrt(2)/2, 0, and 2, for cos(13pi/4), cot(11pi/2), and sec(5pi/3) respectively.

To determine the exact value of the trig ratios, we can use the unit circle and trigonometric identities.

cos(13pi/4):

The angle 13pi/4 represents a full circle plus one revolution, so the cosine value is the same as cos(pi/4).

cos(pi/4) = sqrt(2)/2

cot(11pi/2):

The angle 11pi/2 represents 5 full circles plus a half revolution, so the cotangent value is the same as cot(pi/2).

cot(pi/2) = 0

sec(5pi/3):

The angle 5pi/3 represents 2 full circles plus two-thirds of a revolution, so the secant value is the same as sec(pi/3).

sec(pi/3) = 2

write 2/5 as a decimal

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I think the answer will be 2.5

If the hypotenuse and an acute angle of one right triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and an acute angle of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent by the HA theorem. If a leg and an acute angle of one right triangle are equal to the corresponding parts of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent by the _______ theorem.
AL
LA
HL

b?

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Trevor solved the system of equations below. What mistake did he make in his work?

2x + y = 5
x − 2y = 10

y = 5 − 2x
x − 2(5 − 2x) = 10
x − 10 + 4x = 10
5x − 10 = 10
5x = 0
x = 0

2(0) + y = 5
y = 5

He should have substituted 5 + 2x
He combined like terms incorrectly, it should have been 4x instead of 5x
He subtracted 10 from the right side instead of adding 10 to the right side
He made no mistake ...?

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The answer is He subtracted 10 from the right side instead of adding 10 to the right side

Let's solve it:
2x + y = 5
x − 2y = 10
________
Rearrange first equation to get y:
y = 5 - 2x
________
Substitute y into the second equation:
x - 2(5 - 2x) = 10
________
Multiply the terms:
x - 10 + 4x = 10
________
Combine the terms:
5x - 10 = 10
________
Add 10 on the both sides of the equation:
5x = 10 + 10
5x = 20
x = 4

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

A laptop computer is purchased for $1550 . after each year, the resale value decreases by 25% . what will the resale value be after 3 years?

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The resale value after 3 years would be 387.50. Hope this helps!

(AB)^2 + (BC)^2 = (AC)^2

BC = in.

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I hope this helps you

What did the people learn about the banks during this fireside chat?

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they learn to pay there bills

how do you find volume of a cube

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The formula for finding the volume of a cube is V = a^3
Where a is the length of a side.
The formula for solving it is V=a3

Determine if the ordered pair is a solution of the equation.

Is (2,4) a solution of y = 10 -3x?

Question 3 options:
True
False

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True,
4=10-3 (2)
4=10-6
4=4

Write the quadratic function in vertex form.

y = x2 - 2x + 5

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Answer:

[tex]y=(x-1)^{2}+4[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

To write this quadratic function in vertex form, which is the explicit form of the parabola, we have to complete the square in the expression.

First, we have to take the coefficient of the linear term and find the squared power of its half:

[tex](\frac{b}{2} )^{2}=(\frac{2}{2} )^{2}=1[/tex]

Then, we add and subtract this number in the quadratic expression:

[tex]y=x^{2}-2x+5+1-1[/tex]

Now, we use the three terms that can be factorize as the squared power of a binomial expression:

[tex]y=(x^{2}-2x+1)+5-1[/tex]

Then, we find the square root of the first term and third term, and we form the squared power:

[tex]y=(x-1)^{2}+4[/tex]

Now, this vertex form is explicit, because it says from the beginning what's the coordinates of the vertex, which is: [tex](1;4)[/tex], as minimum, because the parabola is concave up.

In vertex form, the quadratic equation is written as;

⇒ y = (x - 1)² + 4

What is Quadratic equation?

An algebraic equation with the second degree of the variable is called an Quadratic equation.

We have to given that;

The quadratic equation is,

⇒ y = x² - 2x + 5

Now, We can write in vertex form as;

⇒ y = x² - 2x + 5

⇒ y = x² - 2x + 1 + 4

⇒ y = (x - 1)² + 4

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12 tenths plus 17 hundredths

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First, you give them the same denominator by multiplying 12/10 by 10 to get 120/100. Then, you can add 120 to 17 which is 137/100. If you want it as a mixed number, then it is 1 37/100. Hope this helps!

Which of the following equations will have a negative solution?
A.m - 4 2/3 = 7 1/2
B.m - 71/2 = 4 2/3
C.7 1/2 + m = 4 2/3
D.-7 1/2 + m = 4 2/3

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The answer would be C) Since the answer is m = -17/6.

Cant be A) cause that is m = 73/6

Cant be B) cause that is m = 241/6

Cant be D) cause that is m = 73/6

Since the value of m is -17/6, equation c has a negative solution.

What is the equation?

An equation is a statement that two expressions, which include variables and/or numbers, are equal. In essence, equations are questions, and efforts to systematically find solutions to these questions have been the driving forces behind the creation of mathematics.

It is given that,

7 1/2 + m = 4 2/3

We have to apply the arithmetic operation in which we do the addition of numbers, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It has basic four operators that are +, -, ×, and ÷.

15/2+m=14/3

Convert the fraction value and rearrange the equation as follows,

m=14/3-15/2

m=-17/6

Thus, the value of m is -17/6, equation c has a negative solution.

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