Simplify -b/2a where a =-8 and b =-1

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Answer 1

The correct value of this algebraic expression is -1/16

             

Given the expression, [tex]\large \sf \dfrac{-b}{2a}[/tex], let's just: change the letters to the numbers and then perform the given operations.

According to the rules of signals, we will have to:

*Equal signs will be positive ⇒ (-) (-)= + & (+) (+) = +

*Different signs will be negative ⇒ (-) (+) = - & (+) (-) = -

[tex]\\\large \sf \dfrac{-b}{2a} , \ a=-8 \ , \ b=-1[/tex]

[tex]\large \sf \dfrac{-(-1)}{2 \cdot (-8)}[/tex]

[tex]\large \sf \dfrac{1}{2 \cdot (-8)}[/tex]

[tex]\large \sf \dfrac{1}{-16}[/tex]

[tex]\blue{\boxed{\large \sf -\dfrac{1}{16} }}\\[/tex]

Therefore, the final answer to this simplification will be -1/16


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what is the quotient of (x^3+3x^2-4x-12) divided by (x^2+5x+6)

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Answer:

x - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x^3 + 3x^2 - 4x - 12 simplifies to (x + 2)(x - 2)(x + 3)

x^2 + 5x + 6 simplifies to (x + 2)(x + 3)

(x + 2)(x - 2)(x + 3)

 (x + 2)(x + 3)

The (x + 2) and (x + 3) cancel

x - 2

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Question 25 of 25
Over what interval is the function in this graph increasing?
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A. 6≤x≤ 10
B. -4≤x≤1
C. -10≤x≤-4
D. 1≤x≤6

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The correct option is option B :    -4 ≤ x ≤ 1

What is Increasing and decreasing function?

Increasing and decreasing functions are functions whose graphs go upwards and downwards respectively as we move towards the right-hand side of the x-axis. Increasing and decreasing functions are also called non-decreasing and non-increasing functions.

Here, from graph

as we can observe from x = -4 graph starts increases upto x = 1 and after that graph becomes constant.

Thus, between x belongs -4 to 1 the graph is increasing.

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Review the graph of f(x). What is the function’s behavior close to the vertical asymptote x = 2? Limit of f (x) as x approaches 2 minus = infinity and limit of f (x) as x approaches 2 plus = infinity Limit of f (x) as x approaches 2 minus = infinity and limit of f (x) as x approaches 2 plus = negative infinity Limit of f (x) as x approaches 2 minus = negative infinity and limit of f (x) as x approaches 2 plus = infinity

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The function's behavior at vertical asymptote x = 2 is (b) [tex]\mathbf{ \lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x) = \infty\ and \ \lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x) = -\infty}[/tex]

How to determine the function's behavior?

The attached graph represents the missing information in the question.

From the attached graph, we have the following highlights:

At x = 2, a curve points upwardAt x = -2, another curve points downward

This means that the limit of f(x) approaches negative infinity and positive infinity at this value of x

Hence, the function's behavior is (b) [tex]\mathbf{ \lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x) = \infty\ and \ \lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x) = -\infty}[/tex]

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Which rule describes the composition of
transformations that maps figure ABCDE to figure
A"B"CD"E"?
ORC.900 orm
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ORc1800 or
OroRC.1800

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Answer: [tex]R_{C, 180^{\circ}} \circ r_{m}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

The sequence is a reflection over line m followed by a rotation 180 degrees about point C.

Among all the options give the last option that is,

⇒ r m0 Rc180° , is the right answer.

What is Translation?

A transformation that occurs when a figure is moved from one location to another location without changing its size or shape is called translation.

Now, In the given figure ABCDE is transformed to figure A”B”C”D”E.

Hence, When a figure is reflected along a line  the reflected image is at the same distance to the line as the original figure was.

The figure ABCDE is first reflected through the line m to get the figure A'B'C'D'E'.

When a figure is rotated by 180 degrees the x and y coordinates change its place and y sign is reversed.

A'B'C'D'E' is  rotated by 180 degrees to come to figure A"B"C"D"E".

Hence, Among all the options give the last option that is,

⇒ r m0 Rc180° , is the right answer.

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D 25000 milligrams < 90 grams
There are 1000 milligrams in each gram
Multiple 90 by 1000 you get 90000 (90 grams as milligrams). 90000 is way bigger than 25000 so the alligator teeth face 90000

• function notation•
these are so confusing

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Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

Just substitute the x for 5
In this case:

Original function: f(x) = [tex]x^{2}[/tex] - 2x

Substitute function: f(5) = [tex](5)^{2}[/tex] - 2(5)

Now solve for the substitute function

[tex](5)^{2}[/tex] - 2(5)

25 - 10

15

Therefore, f(5) is equal to 15

After six weeks of the coupon offer, the owner of the restaurant needs to decide if the restaurant should continue to run the same special or offer a new one. Use the provided scatter plot to write an equation for the line of best fit.

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The equation of the line of the best fit on the scatter plot is y = 150x  + 598

How to determine the equation of the line of best fit?

From the line in the scatter plot, we have the following points

(x,y) = (3,1048) and (6,1498)

The equation is then calculated using:

[tex]y = \frac{y_2 -y_1}{x_2 -x_1} *(x - x_1) + y_2[/tex]

The equation becomes

[tex]y = \frac{1498 -1048}{6 - 3} *(x - 3) + 1048[/tex]

Evaluate

y = 150 *(x - 3) + 1048

Expand the bracket

y = 150x - 450 + 1048

Evaluate the sum

y = 150x  + 598

Hence, the equation of the line of the best fit is y = 150x  + 598

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i bougth 3 bags of candy and 1 drink for 3.20 dollars. my sister bought 2 bags of candy and 4 drinks for 6.30 dollars. how much does each bag of candy and each drink cost?. may somebody explain me? please.​

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We can set up two equations:  one for each sister:

Let C and D be the prices for a Candy bag and and Drink.  

Sister 1:  3C + 1D = 3.20  [The total spent by sister 1 is the sum of 3 candy bags(C) and 1 drink (D), which comes to $3.20.]

Sister 2:  2C + 4D = 6.30  [The total spent by sister 2 is the sum of 2 candy bags(C) and 4 drinks (D), which comes to $6.30.]

We have two unknowns, C and D, BUT we have 2 equations.  Therefore, we're likely going to be able to solve for C and D if we rearrange one of the equations to isolate one of the unknowns, and then use that expression in the other equation.  Seems unlikely, but it always works.

I'll pick Sister 1's equation and solve for D, the price of a drink:

3C + 1D = 3.20

1D = 3.20 - 3C  [This tells us the price of a drink is 3.20 - 3C]

Use this definition of 1D in Sister 2's equation:

2C + 4D = 6.30

2C + 4(3.20 - 3C) = 6.30

2C + 12.80 - 12C = 6.30

-10C = - 6.5

C = $0.65

One candy bag, C, is $0.65.

Use this value of C in any equation to find D, the cost of 1 drink.  I'll pick The expression we derived above:

1D = 3.20 - 3C

1D = 3.20 - 3(0.65)

1D = 3.20 - 1.95

1D = $1.25

One drink, D, is $1.25.

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Check the values:

Candy Bags = $0.65 each    Drinks = $1.25 each

             Reported    

Sister         1      2      1       2  

Candy bags    3  2       $1.95   $1.30  

Drinks         1  4          $1.25   $5.00  

                $3.20   $6.30 Calculated

                 $3.20    $6.30 Reported

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Find point Z that partitions the directed line segment XY in the ratio of 2:1 where X(1, 2) and Y(7, 5). EXPLAIN IN STEPS.

Find the coordinates of P so that P partitions segment AB in the part-to-whole ratio of 1 to 5 with A(-9, 3) and B(1, 8). EXPLAIN IN STEPS.

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For both problems, we can use the section formula.

1) [tex]Z=\left(\frac{(2)(7)+(1)(1)}{3}, \frac{((2)(5)+(1)(2)}{3} \right)=\boxed{(5, 4)}[/tex]

2) [tex]P=\left(\frac{(1)(1)+(5)(-9)}{6}, \frac{(1)(8)+(5)(3)}{6} \right)=\boxed{\left(-\frac{22}{3}, \frac{23}{6} \right)}[/tex]

Solve this equation
3x - 5 = -26​

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3x - 5 = -26​

step 1:

subtract +5 on each side because you have to do the inverse operation

step 2:

3x= -21

step 3:

now divide 3 on each side

the answer is -7

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Answer:

x=-7.

Step-by-step explanation:

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First, add 5 to both sides.

[tex]\sf 3x=-26+5[/tex]. Upon simplifying, we obtain this.

[tex]\sf 3x=-21[/tex].

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Now divide both sides, by 3.

[tex]\sf x=-7[/tex]

[tex]\therefore,\sf the \quad value \quad of \quad x \quad is \quad -7[/tex]. Which is our final answer.

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Prove that √2 is an irrational number and hence show that 3+5√3 is also irrational​

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Answer:

square rooted numbers like the square root of 2 are irrational because when calculated they don't equal a whole number.

Step-by-step explanation:

3+5√3 = 11.66   // not whole - irrational

√2 =  1.4 // not whole - irrational

√25 = 5 // whole - rational

Complete the proof to show that ABCD is a parallelogram.

PROOF:
BC ║ AD and CD ║ BA because the ________________________________. Therefore, ABCD is a parallelogram because both pairs of opposite sides are parallel.

OPTIONS:
A) lengths of consecutive sides are not equal
B) slopes of opposite sides are equal
C) lengths of opposite sides are equal
D) slopes of consecutive sides are not equal

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In the proof given, BC║AD and CD║BA because: B. slopes of opposite sides are equal.

What is the Slope of Parallel Lines?

If two lines are parallel, they will have the same slope value,.

Slope = rise/run.

Slope of BC = rise/run = -2/5

Slope of AD = -2/5

Slope of BA = rise/run = -6/1 = -6

Slope of BA = rise/run = -6/1 = -6

Therefore, we can conclude that BC║AD and CD║BA because: B. slopes of opposite sides are equal.

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A support wire reaches from the top of a pole to a clamp on the ground. The pole is
perpendicular to the level ground and the clamp is 10 feet from the base of the pole. The
support wire makes a 68° angle with the ground. Find the length of the support wire to the
nearest foot.

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The length of the support wire on the pole is 27 feet

How to determine the length of the support?

The given parameters are:

Distance from the base, b = 10 feetAngle with the ground, x = 68 degrees

The length (L) of the support wire is then calculated using the following cosine function

cos(x) = b/L

This gives

cos(68) = 10/L

Make L the subject

L = 10/cos(68)

Evaluate

L = 27

Hence, the length of the support wire is 27 feet

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Answer:

see below

Step-by-step explanation:

I would use the sine function for the info given

 in a right triangle    sine = opp leg / hypotenuse

        so  sin 57 =  10.8/x  

           then x =  10.8 / sin 57 = 12.87

What is cos B?

A. 8/15
B. 15/8
C. 8/17
D. 15/17

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Answer:

C. 8/17

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Hypotenuse = 17

BC = 8

Cos (B) = leg adjacent to ∠B / hypotenuse

= BC/BA

Substitute

Cos (B) = 8/17

cosØ=Base/HypotenusecosB=BC/ABcosB=8/17

Hence option C is correct

Sheryl makes $7 per pair of
earrings, e, and $13 per necklace,
n, she sells. What expression
represents her total income?

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The expression T = 7e + 13n represents the total income of Sherly where e is the number of earrings she sells and n is the number of necklace she sells.

What is an expression?

It is defined as the combination of constants and variables with mathematical operators.

We have:

Sheryl makes $7 per a pair of earrings, e, and $13 per necklace, n, she sells.

Let's suppose the total income of Sherly is T:

Then,

T = 7e + 13n

Here e is the number of earrings she sells and n is the number of necklace she sells.

T is the total income and the expression T = 7e + 13n represents the total income of Sherly.

Thus, the expression T = 7e + 13n represents the total income of Sherly where e is the number of earrings she sells and n is the number of necklace she sells.

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Please help me with this math problem!! Will give brainliest!! :)

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Answer:

x = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of the angles of a quadrilateral is 360°

(4x + 23) + (7x - 3) + (6x - 5) + (16x + 15) = 360°

4x + 23 + 7x - 3 + 6x - 5 + 16x + 15 = 360°

Add like terms

33x + 30 = 360°

Subtract 30 from both sides

33x = 330°

x = 10

Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

A quadrilateral is a four sideded figure with four angles and four vertices.

we should note that the sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal 360°

therefore,

(4x+23)+(16x+15)+(6x-5)+(7x-3)=360

30 +33x= 360

33x= 360-30

33x= 330

dividing through by 33

x= 330/33

x= 10

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

5.62x10^4=56200, 4.7x10^5=470000, so it is <.

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Find x and y of 2 similar polygons

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Answer:

11

Step-by-step explanation:

10/15=6/x-2

then solve for x

x=11

if yassy got score of 9, what is her rank?

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answer:

4nd rank

Step-by-step explanation:

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What is the volume of the cone? cone v = one-third b h startfraction 70 over 3 endfraction pi centimeters cubed startfraction 140 over 3 endfraction pi centimeters cubed startfraction 490 over 3 endfraction pi centimeters cubed startfraction 700 over 3 endfraction pi centimeters cubed

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Using the assumed values, the volume of the cone is [tex]V = \frac {250}3\pi[/tex]

How to determine the volume of the cone?

The volume of a cone is calculated using:

[tex]V = \frac 13\pi r^2h[/tex]

The parameters are not given.

So, we use the following assumed values

Radius, r = 5

Height, h =10

Using the assumed values, we have:

[tex]V = \frac 13\pi * 5^2 * 10[/tex]

Evaluate the product

[tex]V = \frac {250}3\pi[/tex]

Hence, using the assumed values, the volume of the cone is [tex]V = \frac {250}3\pi[/tex]

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Answer: C (490/3

Step-by-step explanation:

A cast iron pipe used as a water main for a home has an outer diameter of 8 in. If the pipe has a thickness of 0.25 in, what volume of iron does 24 in of pipe contain? Answer in cubic inches.

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The volume of the cast iron pipe will be equal to 253.29 in3



Prove that :
following
[tex](tan \: q \: + sec \: q) {}^{2} = \frac{1 + sin \: q \: }{1 - sin \: q \: } [/tex]

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[tex]\text{L.H.S}\\\\=(\tan q + \sec q)^2\\\\\\=\left(\dfrac{\sin q}{ \cos q} + \dfrac 1{ \cos q} \right)^2\\\\\\=\left( \dfrac{1+ \sin q}{\cos q}\right)^2\\\\\\=\dfrac{(1+ \sin q)^2}{\cos^2 q}\\\\\\=\dfrac{(1+ \sin q)^2}{1-\sin^2 q}\\\\\\=\dfrac{(1 + \sin q)(1 + \sin q)}{(1+ \sin q)(1 - \sin q)}\\\\\\=\dfrac{1+ \sin q}{1- \sin q}\\\\=\text{R.H.S}\\\\\text{Proved.}[/tex]

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Answer:

-17, -10, -6, -5, 3, 8 only change is between 3 and 8

If two boats sail at a 45° angle to the wind as shown, and the wind is constant, will their paths ever cross? Explain your reasoning. Which of the angle pair did you use and what does the theorem state? wind 45° 45°
please with the explanation​

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No, they will never cross because their paths will always be parallel. Parallel lines never intersect because they have the same slope. Corresponding angles are equal.

When i double a number i get 16400 what is the number?

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Answer:

the answer is 8200

Step-by-step explanation:

8200+8200=16400

Write a polyomial equation of degree 4 that has the following roots: -1 repeated three times and 4.

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The polynomial equation is P(x) = (x + 1)(x + 1)(x + 1)(x - 4)

How to determine the polynomial?

The given parameters are:

Degree = 4Roots = -1 (three times) and 4

A polynomial equation is represented as:

P(x) = (x- Root)

So, we have:

P(x) = (x - (-1))(x - (-1))(x - (-1))(x - 4)

Open the inner brackets

P(x) = (x + 1)(x + 1)(x + 1)(x - 4)

Hence, the polynomial equation is P(x) = (x + 1)(x + 1)(x + 1)(x - 4)

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Answer: See the screenshot below.

Explanation:

We'll be using these trig functions

sine = opposite/hypotenusecosine = adjacent/hypotenusetangent = opposite/adjacent

The inverse of those help us find the angle. Notation like arcsine is the same as inverse sine denoted as [tex]\sin^{-1}[/tex] on many calculators.

The decimal results are approximate.

The Saxena family plans to install a light to illuminate part of their rectangular yard. Nikki and Dylan each proposed a different spot to place the light. The proposed placements and the lit area that each produces are shown below.

Nikki's proposed placemat has a triangular light area with a base of 60 feet and height of 38 feet. Dylan's proposed placemat has a base of 60 feet and a height of 38 feet.

How do Nikki’s and Dylan’s proposals compare? Check all that apply.
Nikki’s proposed placement will light a greater area than Dylan’s placement.
Dylan’s proposed placement will light a greater area than Nikki’s placement.
Both proposed placements will light the same sized area.
Nikki’s proposed placement will light more than half the yard.
Dylan’s proposed placement will light more than half the yard.
Dylan’s proposed placement will light exactly half of the yard.
Nikki’s proposed placement will light less than half of the yard.

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The correct situation for the given condition are as follows:

C) Both proposed placements will light the same sized area.

F) Dylan's proposed placement will light exactly half of the yard.

What is Area of Triangle?

The area of a triangle is defined as the total space occupied by the three sides of a triangle in a 2-dimensional plane. The basic formula for the area of a triangle is equal to half the product of its base and height, i.e.,  A = 1/2 × b × h.

The area of a triangle =  (base x height) / 2

and,

both lights illuminate the same base and height = (60 x 38) / 2

                                                                                 =  1,140 sq ft

Both Dylan's and Nikki's proposed placement will lit exactly half of the yard.

The yard's total area = 60 x 38 = 2,280 sq ft,

which is twice the area lit by the lights.

Thus, The correct situation for the given condition are as follows:

C) Both proposed placements will light the same sized area.

F) Dylan's proposed placement will light exactly half of the yard.

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[tex]~~~~~~\cos 45^{\circ} = \dfrac{\text{Base}}{\text{Hypotenuse}}\\ \\\implies \dfrac 1{\sqrt 2} = \dfrac{x}{22}\\\\\implies x = \dfrac{22}{\sqrt 2}\\\\\implies x = \dfrac{22\sqrt 2}{2}\\\\\implies x = 11\sqrt 2\\[/tex]

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