Elementary Algebra

302 soru

Soru 261Soru

A laboratory chamber's initial temperature is 72\frac{7}{2} degrees Celsius, and it decreases at a constant rate of 54\frac{5}{4} degrees Celsius per hour. The temperature of the chamber must reach at most 12-\frac{1}{2} degrees Celsius to complete an experiment. Which of the following inequalities represents the number of hours, hh, the experiment must run to reach this temperature?

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Cevap: h165h \geq \frac{16}{5}

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h165h \geq \frac{16}{5}
The correct answer is the inequality stating that hh must be greater than or equal to sixteen-fifths. This is found by setting up the linear inequality 7254h12\frac{7}{2} - \frac{5}{4}h \leq -\frac{1}{2}, subtracting 72\frac{7}{2} from both sides to get 54h4-\frac{5}{4}h \leq -4, and then multiplying by 45-\frac{4}{5} while reversing the inequality sign.

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Set up the inequality representing the temperature constraint.
7254h12\frac{7}{2} - \frac{5}{4}h \leq -\frac{1}{2}
The initial temperature is 72\frac{7}{2}, the rate of decrease is 54\frac{5}{4} per hour hh, and the final temperature must be at most 12-\frac{1}{2}.
2
Subtract 72\frac{7}{2} from both sides of the inequality.
54h4-\frac{5}{4}h \leq -4
This isolates the variable term on the left side of the inequality. The subtraction is 1272=82=4-\frac{1}{2} - \frac{7}{2} = -\frac{8}{2} = -4.
3
Multiply both sides by 45-\frac{4}{5} and reverse the inequality sign.
h165h \geq \frac{16}{5}
Multiplying or dividing by a negative number requires reversing the direction of the inequality sign. The calculation is 4×(45)=165-4 \times \left(-\frac{4}{5}\right) = \frac{16}{5}.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving linear inequalities involving negative coefficients and applying the inequality sign-flip rule.
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Soru 262Soru

For all real values of xx that satisfy the inequality 53x24x+625 - \frac{3x - 2}{4} \ge \frac{x + 6}{2}, the solution set is represented by xbx \le b. What is the value of bb?

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Cevap: 2

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The value of bb is 2.
To solve 53x24x+625 - \frac{3x - 2}{4} \ge \frac{x + 6}{2}, multiply all terms by 4 to clear the denominators, resulting in 20(3x2)2(x+6)20 - (3x - 2) \ge 2(x + 6). Carefully distribute the negative sign to obtain 203x+22x+1220 - 3x + 2 \ge 2x + 12. Simplifying the left side gives 223x2x+1222 - 3x \ge 2x + 12. Moving the variable terms to one side yields 105x10 \ge 5x, which simplifies to x2x \le 2. Thus, the upper bound value bb is 2.

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Multiply both sides of the inequality by the least common denominator, which is 4.
20(3x2)2(x+6)20 - (3x - 2) \ge 2(x + 6)
Multiplying all terms by the common denominator eliminates fractions and simplifies the inequality.
2
Distribute the negative sign to the numerator terms on the left and distribute the 2 on the right.
203x+22x+1220 - 3x + 2 \ge 2x + 12
Distributing the negative sign across (3x2)(3x - 2) changes it to 3x+2-3x + 2. Distributing 2 across (x+6)(x + 6) yields 2x+122x + 12.
3
Combine like terms on the left side of the inequality.
223x2x+1222 - 3x \ge 2x + 12
Combining the constant terms 2020 and 22 simplifies the expression to 2222.
4
Isolate the variable terms by adding 3x3x and subtracting 12 from both sides.
105x10 \ge 5x
Grouping variables on one side and constants on the other allows us to solve for xx.
5
Divide both sides by 5.
2x2 \ge x (or x2x \le 2)
Dividing by a positive number isolates the variable without changing the direction of the inequality sign.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving linear inequalities involving fractions and distributing negative coefficients.

Alternatif Yöntem

We can write the inequality by separating each fraction term first: 534x+2412x+625 - \frac{3}{4}x + \frac{2}{4} \ge \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{6}{2}. This simplifies to 5.50.75x0.5x+35.5 - 0.75x \ge 0.5x + 3. Subtracting 0.5x0.5x and 5.55.5 from both sides gives 1.25x2.5-1.25x \ge -2.5. Dividing by 1.25-1.25 and reversing the inequality sign gives x2x \le 2.
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Soru 263Soru

A homeowner has a square patio with a side length of 3x23x - 2 feet. She decides to cover a portion of the patio with a rectangular outdoor rug that has dimensions 2x12x - 1 feet by x+4x + 4 feet. Which of the following expressions represents the area, in square feet, of the patio that remains uncovered by the rug?

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Cevap: 7x219x+87x^2 - 19x + 8

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7x219x+87x^2 - 19x + 8
The expression representing the uncovered area is obtained by subtracting the area of the rug from the area of the patio. First, the area of the square patio is calculated as (3x2)2=9x212x+4(3x - 2)^2 = 9x^2 - 12x + 4. Second, the area of the rug is calculated as (2x1)(x+4)=2x2+7x4(2x - 1)(x + 4) = 2x^2 + 7x - 4. Subtracting the rug's area from the patio's area requires distributing the negative sign: (9x212x+4)(2x2+7x4)=9x212x+42x27x+4(9x^2 - 12x + 4) - (2x^2 + 7x - 4) = 9x^2 - 12x + 4 - 2x^2 - 7x + 4. Combining like terms yields 7x219x+87x^2 - 19x + 8.

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Calculate the area of the square patio by squaring its side length.
Apatio=(3x2)2=9x212x+4A_{\text{patio}} = (3x - 2)^2 = 9x^2 - 12x + 4
The area of a square is equal to the square of its side length: Area=s2\text{Area} = s^2.
2
Calculate the area of the rectangular rug by multiplying its length and width.
Arug=(2x1)(x+4)=2x2+8xx4=2x2+7x4A_{\text{rug}} = (2x - 1)(x + 4) = 2x^2 + 8x - x - 4 = 2x^2 + 7x - 4
The area of a rectangle is equal to the product of its length and width: Area=l×w\text{Area} = l \times w.
3
Subtract the area of the rug from the area of the patio, distributing the negative sign to all terms of the rug's area.
Auncovered=(9x212x+4)(2x2+7x4)=9x212x+42x27x+4=7x219x+8A_{\text{uncovered}} = (9x^2 - 12x + 4) - (2x^2 + 7x - 4) = 9x^2 - 12x + 4 - 2x^2 - 7x + 4 = 7x^2 - 19x + 8
Subtracting a polynomial requires distributing the negative sign to every term inside the parentheses and then combining like terms.

Anahtar Kavram

Subtracting one polynomial from another requires distributing the negative sign to every term of the subtracted polynomial before combining like terms.
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Soru 264Soru

A chemical solution in a laboratory has an initial volume of 5050 milliliters and evaporates at a rate of 72\frac{7}{2} milliliters per hour. A second chemical solution has an initial volume of 2020 milliliters and evaporates at a rate of 54\frac{5}{4} milliliters per hour. After how many hours, tt, will the volume of the first solution be at most the volume of the second solution?

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Cevap: t403t \ge \frac{40}{3}

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The correct solution is the set of values t403t \ge \frac{40}{3}.
Translating the problem statement gives the inequality 5072t2054t50 - \frac{7}{2}t \le 20 - \frac{5}{4}t. Subtracting 50 from both sides and adding 54t\frac{5}{4}t to both sides results in 94t30-\frac{9}{4}t \le -30. Multiplying both sides by 49-\frac{4}{9} and reversing the inequality sign because of the negative multiplier yields the correct solution, t403t \ge \frac{40}{3}.

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1
Write the inequality representing the physical situation.
5072t2054t50 - \frac{7}{2}t \le 20 - \frac{5}{4}t
The volume of the first solution after tt hours is 5072t50 - \frac{7}{2}t, and the volume of the second solution is 2054t20 - \frac{5}{4}t. The phrase 'at most' means the first volume must be less than or equal to the second volume.
2
Isolate the variable terms on the left side and the constant terms on the right side.
72t+54t2050-\frac{7}{2}t + \frac{5}{4}t \le 20 - 50
Grouping like terms makes it possible to simplify both sides of the inequality.
3
Find a common denominator of 4 to combine the fractions on the left side, and simplify the constant terms on the right side.
94t30-\frac{9}{4}t \le -30
Converting 72t-\frac{7}{2}t to 144t-\frac{14}{4}t allows us to add it to 54t\frac{5}{4}t, resulting in 94t-\frac{9}{4}t.
4
Multiply both sides of the inequality by 49-\frac{4}{9} to solve for tt, reversing the inequality sign because we are multiplying by a negative number.
t403t \ge \frac{40}{3}
Multiplying by the reciprocal of the coefficient isolates tt. The inequality sign must be reversed ({\le} to {\ge}) because we are multiplying by a negative value.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving Linear Inequalities
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Soru 265Soru

A landscape architect designs a square courtyard with a side length of 4x34x - 3 meters. A square garden bed with a side length of 2x12x - 1 meters is placed in one of the corners of the courtyard. The remaining area of the courtyard is paved. If the paved area, in square meters, is represented by the polynomial ax2+bx+cax^2 + bx + c, where aa, bb, and cc are constants, what is the value of bb?

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Cevap: -20

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The value of bb is 20-20.
The remaining paved area is the difference between the area of the courtyard and the garden bed: (16x224x+9)(4x24x+1)=12x220x+8(16x^2 - 24x + 9) - (4x^2 - 4x + 1) = 12x^2 - 20x + 8. The coefficient of the linear xx term is 20-20.

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Find the polynomial representing the total area of the courtyard.
Atotal=(4x3)2=16x224x+9A_{\text{total}} = (4x - 3)^2 = 16x^2 - 24x + 9 square meters
The area of a square is the square of its side length. We expand (4x3)2(4x - 3)^2 using the identity (pq)2=p22pq+q2(p - q)^2 = p^2 - 2pq + q^2.
2
Find the polynomial representing the area of the garden bed.
Agarden=(2x1)2=4x24x+1A_{\text{garden}} = (2x - 1)^2 = 4x^2 - 4x + 1 square meters
The garden bed is also a square, so we expand (2x1)2(2x - 1)^2 using the binomial squaring identity.
3
Subtract the garden bed area from the total area to find the paved area.
Apaved=12x220x+8A_{\text{paved}} = 12x^2 - 20x + 8 square meters
The paved area is the difference between the two areas. We distribute the negative sign to all terms of the subtracted polynomial: (4x24x+1)=4x2+4x1-(4x^2 - 4x + 1) = -4x^2 + 4x - 1, and then combine like terms.
4
Identify the coefficient of the xx term, bb.
b=20b = -20
Comparing 12x220x+812x^2 - 20x + 8 to ax2+bx+cax^2 + bx + c, the coefficient of the linear xx term is 20-20.

Anahtar Kavram

Operations on Polynomials

Alternatif Yöntem

To find only the coefficient of the linear term, expand and subtract only the linear terms from both binomial expansions: 2(4x)(3)2(2x)(1)=24x(4x)=20x2(4x)(-3) - 2(2x)(-1) = -24x - (-4x) = -20x. The coefficient bb is therefore 20-20.
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Soru 266Soru

A square metal sheet has a side length of 3x33x^3 inches. A square cutout with a side length of (x32)(x^3 - 2) inches is removed from the center of the sheet. Which of the following polynomial expressions represents the area, in square inches, of the remaining metal sheet?

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Cevap: 8x6+4x348x^6 + 4x^3 - 4

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The expression 8x6+4x348x^6 + 4x^3 - 4 represents the remaining area of the metal sheet.
To find the remaining area, subtract the area of the square cutout from the total area of the metal sheet. The total area is the square of the side length 3x33x^3, which is (3x3)2=9x6(3x^3)^2 = 9x^6. The area of the cutout is the square of (x32)(x^3 - 2), which is (x32)2=x64x3+4(x^3 - 2)^2 = x^6 - 4x^3 + 4. Subtracting the cutout area from the total area yields 9x6(x64x3+4)=9x6x6+4x34=8x6+4x349x^6 - (x^6 - 4x^3 + 4) = 9x^6 - x^6 + 4x^3 - 4 = 8x^6 + 4x^3 - 4. This matches the correct expression.

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1
Calculate the total area of the square metal sheet.
Areatotal=(3x3)2=9x6Area_{total} = (3x^3)^2 = 9x^6
The area of a square is the square of its side length. According to the power of a product rule, (ab)n=anbn(ab)^n = a^n b^n, and the power of a power rule, (xa)b=xab(x^a)^b = x^{ab}.
2
Calculate the area of the square cutout.
Areacutout=(x32)2=x64x3+4Area_{cutout} = (x^3 - 2)^2 = x^6 - 4x^3 + 4
Squaring the binomial yields (x3)22(2)(x3)+22(x^3)^2 - 2(2)(x^3) + 2^2, which simplifies to x64x3+4x^6 - 4x^3 + 4.
3
Subtract the area of the cutout from the total area of the metal sheet.
Arearemaining=9x6(x64x3+4)=8x6+4x34Area_{remaining} = 9x^6 - (x^6 - 4x^3 + 4) = 8x^6 + 4x^3 - 4
Distributing the negative sign through the parentheses yields 9x6x6+4x349x^6 - x^6 + 4x^3 - 4. Combining the like terms 9x69x^6 and x6-x^6 gives the final simplified expression.

Anahtar Kavram

Polynomial subtraction and binomial expansion
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Soru 267Soru

What is the maximum value of xx that satisfies the inequality 25x32x+8\frac{2 - 5x}{3} \ge 2x + 8?

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Cevap: -2

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-2
Solving the inequality by isolating xx leads to x2x \le -2, meaning that any value of xx less than or equal to 2-2 satisfies the inequality. Therefore, the maximum possible value is 2-2.

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1
Multiply both sides of the inequality by 3 to clear the denominator.
25x6x+242 - 5x \ge 6x + 24
Multiplying by a positive number eliminates the fraction without changing the inequality direction.
2
Subtract 6x6x from both sides of the inequality.
211x242 - 11x \ge 24
This gathers the variable terms on the left side of the inequality.
3
Subtract 2 from both sides of the inequality.
11x22-11x \ge 22
This isolates the variable term on the left side.
4
Divide both sides by 11-11 and reverse the inequality sign.
x2x \le -2
Dividing by a negative number requires reversing the direction of the inequality sign. The resulting inequality defines the upper bound for xx.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving linear inequalities and applying the sign-flip rule when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.
Soru 268Soru

For all real values of xx, which of the following inequalities represents the complete solution set to 73(x4)5x+317 - 3(x - 4) \ge 5x + 31?

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Cevap: x32x \le -\frac{3}{2}

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The inequality that represents the complete solution set is x32x \le -\frac{3}{2}
The correct answer is the inequality stating that xx is less than or equal to negative three-halves. Simplifying the expression yields 8x12-8x \ge 12, and dividing by 8-8 correctly reverses the inequality direction to produce x32x \le -\frac{3}{2}.

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1
Distribute 3-3 to both terms inside the parentheses on the left side of the inequality.
73x+125x+317 - 3x + 12 \ge 5x + 31
To eliminate the parentheses and prepare the inequality for simplification.
2
Combine the constant terms 77 and 1212 on the left side.
193x5x+3119 - 3x \ge 5x + 31
To group like terms on the left side.
3
Subtract 5x5x from both sides of the inequality to collect variable terms on one side.
198x3119 - 8x \ge 31
To isolate the variable term on the left side.
4
Subtract 1919 from both sides of the inequality.
8x12-8x \ge 12
To isolate the variable term completely before division.
5
Divide both sides of the inequality by 8-8 and flip the inequality sign.
x128x \le -\frac{12}{8}, which simplifies to x32x \le -\frac{3}{2}
Dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number requires reversing the direction of the inequality sign.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving multi-step linear inequalities, specifically reversing the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.
Soru 269Soru

For all real values of nn that satisfy the inequality 32n4<3n225\frac{3 - 2n}{4} < \frac{3n - 22}{5}, what is the smallest possible integer value of nn?

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Cevap: 5

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The smallest integer value of nn that satisfies the inequality is 5.
Solving the inequality yields n>103224.68n > \frac{103}{22} \approx 4.68. The smallest integer greater than 4.684.68 is 55.

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Multiply both sides by 20 to clear the denominators.
5(32n)<4(3n22)5(3 - 2n) < 4(3n - 22)
To eliminate the fractions and simplify the inequality.
2
Distribute the constants on both sides.
1510n<12n8815 - 10n < 12n - 88
To remove the parentheses.
3
Subtract 12n12n from both sides.
1522n<8815 - 22n < -88
To group the terms containing the variable on the left side.
4
Subtract 15 from both sides.
22n<103-22n < -103
To isolate the variable term on the left side.
5
Divide both sides by 22-22 and reverse the inequality sign.
n>10322n > \frac{103}{22}
Dividing by a negative number reverses the direction of the inequality sign.
6
Convert the fraction to a decimal to identify the boundary.
n>4.68n > 4.68
To find the smallest integer value that satisfies this condition.
7
Identify the smallest integer greater than 4.684.68.
55
The smallest integer greater than 4.684.68 is 55.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving linear inequalities by applying inverse operations and reversing the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Soru 270Soru

Which of the following inequalities represents the complete solution set for xx in the inequality x32x522\frac{x}{3} - \frac{2x - 5}{2} \ge 2?

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Cevap: x34x \le \frac{3}{4}

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The inequality is satisfied by all values of xx less than or equal to 34\frac{3}{4}.
The correct solution is obtained by rewriting the fractions with a common denominator of 6, which yields 2x3(2x5)62\frac{2x - 3(2x - 5)}{6} \ge 2. Distributing the negative sign gives 4x+1562\frac{-4x + 15}{6} \ge 2. Multiplying both sides by 6 and subtracting 15 results in 4x3-4x \ge -3. Dividing by 4-4 and reversing the inequality sign yields x34x \le \frac{3}{4}.

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1
Find a common denominator of 6 for the two fractions on the left side of the inequality.
2x63(2x5)62\frac{2x}{6} - \frac{3(2x - 5)}{6} \ge 2
Finding a common denominator is necessary to combine fractional terms with different denominators.
2
Combine the fractions into a single expression, distributing the subtraction sign to both terms in the numerator of the second fraction.
2x(6x15)62    4x+1562\frac{2x - (6x - 15)}{6} \ge 2 \implies \frac{-4x + 15}{6} \ge 2
Combining the fractions simplifies the inequality. Distributing the negative sign ensures correct operations on the terms.
3
Multiply both sides of the inequality by 6.
4x+1512-4x + 15 \ge 12
Multiplying by a positive number isolates the numerator without changing the direction of the inequality sign.
4
Subtract 15 from both sides of the inequality.
4x3-4x \ge -3
This isolates the variable term on the left side.
5
Divide both sides by 4-4 and reverse the direction of the inequality sign.
x34x \le \frac{3}{4}
Dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number requires reversing the inequality sign to maintain the correct relationship.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving linear inequalities requires applying standard algebraic operations while remembering to reverse the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number.

Alternatif Yöntem

Instead of combining fractions first, multiply every term on both sides of the inequality by 6 (the least common multiple of the denominators) to eliminate the fractions immediately: 6(x3)6(2x52)626 \cdot \left(\frac{x}{3}\right) - 6 \cdot \left(\frac{2x - 5}{2}\right) \ge 6 \cdot 2. This simplifies directly to 2x3(2x5)122x - 3(2x - 5) \ge 12, which reduces to 4x+1512-4x + 15 \ge 12.
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Soru 271Soru

A warehouse is cooling a refrigerated storage room. The initial temperature of the room is 22C22^\circ\text{C}. A cooling system lowers the temperature by 1.8C1.8^\circ\text{C} per hour. To store a specific vaccine, the temperature of the room must be kept strictly below 5C-5^\circ\text{C}. What is the minimum number of whole hours the cooling system must run to reach a safe storage temperature?

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Cevap: 16

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The minimum number of whole hours the cooling system must run is 16.
To find the minimum number of whole hours, we set up the inequality 221.8h<522 - 1.8h < -5. Subtracting 22 from both sides yields 1.8h<27-1.8h < -27. Dividing by the negative rate 1.8-1.8 requires reversing the inequality sign, which gives h>15h > 15. The smallest integer greater than 15 is 16.

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1
Set up the inequality representing the temperature condition.
221.8h<522 - 1.8h < -5
The initial temperature is 22C22^\circ\text{C}, and it decreases by 1.8C1.8^\circ\text{C} per hour hh. The temperature must be strictly below 5C-5^\circ\text{C}.
2
Isolate the variable term by subtracting 22 from both sides.
1.8h<27-1.8h < -27
Subtracting 22 simplifies the left side and groups the constant terms on the right side.
3
Divide both sides by -1.8 and reverse the inequality sign.
h>15h > 15
Dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number reverses the direction of the inequality sign.
4
Determine the smallest integer value for h that satisfies the inequality.
16
Since the time must be strictly greater than 15 hours, the smallest whole number of hours that satisfies this is 16.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving linear inequalities by isolating the variable and reversing the inequality sign when dividing by a negative number.
Soru 272Soru

What is the complete set of real values of xx that satisfy the inequality 342x3>2\frac{3}{4} - \frac{2x}{3} > 2?

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Cevap: x<158x < -\frac{15}{8}

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x<158x < -\frac{15}{8}
Subtracting 34\frac{3}{4} from both sides of the inequality gives 2x3>54-\frac{2x}{3} > \frac{5}{4}. Multiplying both sides by 32-\frac{3}{2} and reversing the inequality sign from greater than (>>) to less than (<<) yields x<158x < -\frac{15}{8}.

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1
Subtract 34\frac{3}{4} from both sides of the inequality.
2x3>54-\frac{2x}{3} > \frac{5}{4}
To isolate the term containing the variable xx on one side of the inequality.
2
Multiply both sides of the inequality by 32-\frac{3}{2} and reverse the inequality sign.
x<158x < -\frac{15}{8}
Multiplying or dividing an inequality by a negative number requires reversing the direction of the inequality sign.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving linear inequalities by isolating the variable and applying the sign reversal rule when multiplying or dividing by a negative value.
Soru 273Soru

What is the greatest integer value of xx that satisfies the inequality 75x342(x+6)\frac{7 - 5x}{3} - 4 \ge 2(x + 6)?

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Cevap: -4

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The greatest integer value of xx that satisfies the inequality is 4-4.
To find the greatest integer value of xx that satisfies the inequality, solve the inequality algebraically. First, clear the fraction by multiplying all terms by 3: 75x126(x+6)7 - 5x - 12 \ge 6(x + 6). Simplify the left side to 5x5-5x - 5 and distribute the right side to get 6x+366x + 36. Move variables to the left side by subtracting 6x6x to get 11x536-11x - 5 \ge 36. Add 5 to both sides to get 11x41-11x \ge 41. Finally, divide by 11-11 and reverse the inequality sign, yielding x4111x \le -\frac{41}{11}, which is approximately x3.73x \le -3.73. The greatest integer less than or equal to 3.73-3.73 is 4-4.

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1
Multiply the entire inequality by 3 to clear the fraction
75x126(x+6)7 - 5x - 12 \ge 6(x + 6)
Multiplying by the common denominator eliminates the fraction and simplifies further algebraic steps.
2
Simplify the left side and distribute the right side
5x56x+36-5x - 5 \ge 6x + 36
Combines constant terms on the left side and expands the parentheses on the right side.
3
Subtract 6x6x from both sides
11x536-11x - 5 \ge 36
Gathers all variable terms on the left side of the inequality.
4
Add 5 to both sides
11x41-11x \ge 41
Isolates the variable term by moving the constant to the right side.
5
Divide by -11 and reverse the inequality sign
x4111x \le -\frac{41}{11}
Isolates the variable xx. Reversing the inequality sign is required when multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number.
6
Determine the greatest integer satisfying the inequality
x3.73x \le -3.73, so the greatest integer is 4-4
Since 41113.73-\frac{41}{11} \approx -3.73, the largest integer that is less than or equal to this value is 4-4.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving linear inequalities, applying the sign-flip rule when dividing by a negative number, and identifying integer boundaries.
Soru 274Soru

Evaluate the algebraic expression for the given variable values.

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If x=3x = -3 and y=4y = 4, the value of the expression 2x23y2x^2 - 3y is .
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Substituting x=3x = -3 into x2x^2 gives (3)2=9(-3)^2 = 9. Multiplying by 22 yields 1818. Substituting y=4y = 4 into 3y3y gives 1212. Subtracting 1212 from 1818 gives the correct value of 66.

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Substitute the given values x=3x = -3 and y=4y = 4 into the expression 2x23y2x^2 - 3y.
2(3)23(4)2(-3)^2 - 3(4)
Replace each variable with its designated numeric value.
2
Evaluate the exponent (3)2(-3)^2.
2(9)3(4)2(9) - 3(4)
Following the order of operations (PEMDAS), exponents are evaluated before multiplication.
3
Perform the multiplication operations.
181218 - 12
Multiply 2×9=182 \times 9 = 18 and 3×4=123 \times 4 = 12.
4
Subtract the terms to find the final value.
66
Perform final subtraction: 1812=618 - 12 = 6.

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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions with Negative Values
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 275Soru

If a=4a = -4 and b=3b = 3, what is the value of the expression 3a22ab3a^2 - 2ab?

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Cevap: 72

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72
Substituting a=4a = -4 and b=3b = 3 yields 3(4)22(4)(3)=3(16)(24)=48+24=723(-4)^2 - 2(-4)(3) = 3(16) - (-24) = 48 + 24 = 72.

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Substitute the given values into the expression
Replace aa with 4-4 and bb with 33 in 3a22ab3a^2 - 2ab to get 3(4)22(4)(3)3(-4)^2 - 2(-4)(3).
Direct substitution of known variable values.
2
Evaluate the exponent
(4)2=16(-4)^2 = 16, so the term 3(4)23(-4)^2 becomes 3(16)=483(16) = 48.
Exponents must be evaluated before multiplication according to PEMDAS.
3
Evaluate the second multiplication term
2ab=2(4)(3)=242ab = 2(-4)(3) = -24.
Multiply the numerical factors together.
4
Subtract the terms to find the final value
48(24)=48+24=7248 - (-24) = 48 + 24 = 72.
Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive value.

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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions with Negative Values
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 276Soru

If a=4a = -4 and b=7b = 7, what is the value of the algebraic expression (a+b)23a(a + b)^2 - 3a?

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Cevap: 21

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21
Substituting a=4a = -4 and b=7b = 7 into (a+b)23a(a + b)^2 - 3a gives ((4)+7)23(4)=(3)2+12=9+12=21((-4) + 7)^2 - 3(-4) = (3)^2 + 12 = 9 + 12 = 21.

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Substitute the given values into the expression
((4)+7)23(4)((-4) + 7)^2 - 3(-4)
Replace aa with 4-4 and bb with 77.
2
Simplify inside the parentheses
(3)23(4)(3)^2 - 3(-4)
Following order of operations (PEMDAS), simplify 4+7=3-4 + 7 = 3 first.
3
Evaluate the exponent and multiplication
9+129 + 12
Square 33 to get 99, and multiply 3-3 by 4-4 to get +12+12.
4
Add the terms together
21
Combine 99 and 1212.

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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Soru 277Soru

If x=2x = -2 and y=5y = 5, what is the value of the algebraic expression x3+4yx+y\frac{x^3 + 4y}{x + y}?

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Cevap: 4

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The value of the expression is 4.
Substituting x=2x = -2 and y=5y = 5 yields (2)3+4(5)=8+20=12(-2)^3 + 4(5) = -8 + 20 = 12 in the numerator, and 2+5=3-2 + 5 = 3 in the denominator. Dividing 1212 by 33 gives 44.

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Substitute the given numerical values into the algebraic expression.
(2)3+4(5)(2)+5\frac{(-2)^3 + 4(5)}{(-2) + 5}
Replace each occurrence of xx with 2-2 and yy with 55.
2
Evaluate the numerator using order of operations.
8+20=12-8 + 20 = 12
Calculate (2)3=8(-2)^3 = -8 and 4(5)=204(5) = 20, then add the terms together.
3
Evaluate the denominator.
2+5=3-2 + 5 = 3
Add 2-2 and 55.
4
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
123=4\frac{12}{3} = 4
Simplify the fraction to get the final integer answer.

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Evaluating algebraic expressions requires substituting specific numerical values into the expression and carefully applying the order of operations, especially when handling negative numbers raised to powers.
Soru 278Soru

Evaluate the algebraic expression for the given variable values.

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When p=3p = -3 and q=4q = 4, the value of the expression 2p25q+12p^2 - 5q + 1 is .
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The value of the expression is -1.
Substituting p=3p = -3 and q=4q = 4 into 2p25q+12p^2 - 5q + 1 yields 2(3)25(4)+1=2(9)20+1=1820+1=12(-3)^2 - 5(4) + 1 = 2(9) - 20 + 1 = 18 - 20 + 1 = -1.

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Substitute the given values p=3p = -3 and q=4q = 4 into the expression 2p25q+12p^2 - 5q + 1.
2(3)25(4)+12(-3)^2 - 5(4) + 1
Replace each variable with its assigned value.
2
Evaluate the exponent (3)2(-3)^2.
2(9)5(4)+12(9) - 5(4) + 1
Exponents must be evaluated before multiplication according to the order of operations.
3
Perform the multiplication operations.
18 - 20 + 1
2×9=182 \times 9 = 18 and 5×4=205 \times 4 = 20.
4
Add and subtract from left to right.
-1
1820=218 - 20 = -2, and 2+1=1-2 + 1 = -1.

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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 279Soru

If x=2x = -2 and y=3y = 3, what is the value of the algebraic expression 3x2y2+4x3x^2 - y^2 + 4x?

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Cevap: 5-5

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5-5
Substituting x=2x = -2 and y=3y = 3 gives 3(2)2(3)2+4(2)3(-2)^2 - (3)^2 + 4(-2). Squaring 2-2 yields 44, so the first term becomes 3(4)=123(4) = 12. Squaring 33 yields 99, so the second term becomes 9-9. Multiplying 44 by 2-2 yields 8-8. Summing these values gives 1298=512 - 9 - 8 = -5.

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Substitute the given values x=2x = -2 and y=3y = 3 into the expression 3x2y2+4x3x^2 - y^2 + 4x.
3(2)2(3)2+4(2)3(-2)^2 - (3)^2 + 4(-2)
Replace each variable with its respective numeric value.
2
Evaluate the exponential terms according to the order of operations (PEMDAS).
3(4)9+4(2)3(4) - 9 + 4(-2)
Squaring a negative number yields a positive result: (2)2=4(-2)^2 = 4, and (3)2=9(3)^2 = 9.
3
Perform multiplication operations.
129812 - 9 - 8
34=123 \cdot 4 = 12 and 4(2)=84 \cdot (-2) = -8.
4
Add and subtract from left to right.
5-5
129=312 - 9 = 3, and 38=53 - 8 = -5.

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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions with Signed Numbers
Soru 280Soru

If x=2x = -2, y=12y = \frac{1}{2}, and z=3z = -3, what is the value of the algebraic expression x3y24z(x+2y)2z\frac{x^3 y^{-2} - 4z}{(x + 2y)^2 - z}?

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Cevap: 5-5

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The value of the expression is 5-5.
Substituting x=2x = -2, y=12y = \frac{1}{2}, and z=3z = -3 yields a numerator of (2)3(12)24(3)=(8)(4)+12=20(-2)^3 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{-2} - 4(-3) = (-8)(4) + 12 = -20, and a denominator of (2+2(12))2(3)=(1)2+3=4\left(-2 + 2\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\right)^2 - (-3) = (-1)^2 + 3 = 4. Dividing 20-20 by 44 gives the final answer 5-5.

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Evaluate the terms in the numerator: x3y24zx^3 y^{-2} - 4z
Since x=2x = -2, x3=(2)3=8x^3 = (-2)^3 = -8. Since y=12y = \frac{1}{2}, y2=(12)2=22=4y^{-2} = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{-2} = 2^2 = 4. So x3y2=(8)(4)=32x^3 y^{-2} = (-8)(4) = -32. Also, 4z=4(3)=12-4z = -4(-3) = 12. The numerator simplifies to 32+12=20-32 + 12 = -20.
Negative exponents indicate reciprocals, and cubing a negative base yields a negative result.
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Evaluate the terms in the denominator: (x+2y)2z(x + 2y)^2 - z
Inside the parentheses, x+2y=2+2(12)=2+1=1x + 2y = -2 + 2\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = -2 + 1 = -1. Squaring this gives (1)2=1(-1)^2 = 1. Subtracting zz gives 1(3)=1+3=41 - (-3) = 1 + 3 = 4.
Operations inside parentheses must be calculated before applying the exponent, and subtracting a negative integer is equivalent to adding its positive.
3
Divide the numerator by the denominator
204=5.\frac{-20}{4} = -5.
Dividing a negative integer by a positive integer produces a negative quotient.

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Evaluating algebraic expressions involving negative exponents, integer substitutions, and order of operations.
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