If 2m−6=8m
2
m
-
6
=
8
m
then 3m=
3
m
=


A. 3
B. -1
C. -3
D. -6
E. I don't know.

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Answer 1

Answer:

3m = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

2m−6=8m

Subtract 2m from each side

2m−6-2m=8m-2m

-6 = 6m

Divide by 6

-6/6 = 6m/6

-1 = m

3m = 3(-1) = -3

Answer 2
S O L U T I O N :

2m - 6 = 8m

2m - 8m = 6

-6m = 6

m = -6/6

m = -1

Hence, the answer is -1


Related Questions

The table below shows the number of pets kept by the students in a class.
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No. of pets | No. of students
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0 | 9
1 | k
2 | 2
3 | 1
4 | 2
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If the median number of pets is 1, what is the smallest value of k ?

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Answer:

The answer for this question is 5

the sum of the prime divisors of 2001 is a) 55, b) 56, c) 670, d) 671, e) 2001

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Answer:

Option  A

Step-by-step explanation:

2001 can be divided by 3, 23, and 29 without remainders. This means that the three numbers are prime divisors of 2001.

2001/3 = 667

2001/23 = 87

2001/29 = 69

The sum of the prime divisors is 55.

3 + 23 + 29 = 55

Option A should be the correct answer.

Hope this helps.

What happens to the probability of making a Type II​ error, beta​,as the level of​ significance, alpha​,​decreases? Why?

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Answer:

Lowering the level of significance, α increases the probability of making a Type II error, β.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lowering the level of significance, α increases the probability of making a Type II error, β.

This is because the region of acceptance becomes bigger, and it makes it less likely for one to reject a null hypothesis, when it is false, the type II error.

which of the following
is not
a fraction equivalent to 3/4?
a) 6/8
b) 9/12
c) 12/18
d) 21/28
e) 27/36

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Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

12/18 = 2/3

Answer:c

Step-y-step explanat:c

find the product 538 x 100=

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538 x 100 = 53,800
Therefore the product is 53,800.

Answer:

Answer=53,800

Step-by-step explanation:

just add the two zero behind the number

What is the solution of the system of equations?
y = -3x + 7
y = 2x - 8

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Answer:

x = 3, y = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

Since y=y

then, -3x +7 = 2x-8

7+8 = 3x+2x

15 = 5x

x=3

substitute

y = 2(3) - 8

y = -2

Hope that helped!!! k

Answer:

y = -2

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve using elimination

1. Rearrange the equations to make it easier to solve

y = -3x + 7 → 3x + y = 7

y = 2x - 8 → 2x - y = 8

2. Multiply the equations to have a matching coefficient

2(3x + y = 7) = 6x + 2y = 14

3(2x - y = 8) = 6x - 3y = 24

3. Subtract

 6x + 2y = 14

- 6x - 3y = 24

  0 + 5y = -10

4. Solve for y

5y = -10

y = -2

5. Substitute y in any equation to solve for x

-2 = -3x + 7

-3x = -9

x = 3

Can I get help with this -5-(3^2+2)

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Answer:

-16

Step-by-step explanation:

-5-(3^2+2)

Parentheses first

-5-(9+2)

-5-(11)

Subtract

-16

The answer I got is negative 16

Which table represents a linear function?
x y
1 5
2 10
3 15
4 20
5 25

x y
1 5
2 20
3 45
4 80
5 125

x y
1 5
2 25
3 125
4 625
5 3125

x y
1 2
2 4
3 7
4 16
5 32​

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Answer:

The first table on the list:

x 1   2  3  4    5

y 5 10 15 20 25

Step-by-step explanation:

A linear equation is when the slope is the exact same between each point.  The way we find slope is by finding the change in "y" over the change in "x".

x-values: 1, 2/y-values: 5, 10---[tex]\frac{10-5}{2-1}[/tex]=5/1=5

x-values: 2, 3/y-values: 10, 15---[tex]\frac{15-10}{3-2}[/tex]=5/1=5

x-values: 3, 4/y-vaues: 15, 20---[tex]\frac{20-15}{4-3}[/tex]=5/1=5

x-values: 4, 5/y-values: 20, 25---[tex]\frac{25-20}{5-4}[/tex]=5/1=5

The slope for each change in points is 5, which means that this table represents a linear function.

The only table that represents a linear function is; Table 1

Linear function

A linear function is one that has the same slope for every coordinate point.

Looking at the tables, the one with same slope for all points is table 1 and we will prove that as follows;

At x = 1, y = 5 and;

Slope = 5/1 = 5

At x = 2; y = 10 and;

Slope = 10/2 = 5

At x = 3, y = 15 and;

Slope = 15/3 = 5

At x = 4, y = 20 and;

Slope = 20/4 = 5

At x = 5, y = 25 and;

slope = 25/5 = 5

In conclusion, only table 1 represents a linear function.

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Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression -4 - (-7)?

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

So we have the expression:

[tex]-4-(-7)[/tex]

First, simplify. Two negatives make a positive. Therefore, the -(-7) turns into +7:

[tex]-4-(-7)\\=-4+7[/tex]

When adding on the number line, we move to the right.

Therefore, the correct interpretation is the value 7 digits to the right of -4.

D is the correct answer.

Answer:

D.  the number that is 7 to the right of -4 on the number line

Step-by-step explanation:

interpret -4 - (-7)

=  -4 +7

therefore

the number that is 7 to the right of -4 on the number line

so its D.

(PLEASE ITS ACTUALLY MY LAST ONE HELP)

Which two figures represent circles of the same size?

A) D and G
B) C and G
C) none of them.
D) C and D

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Answer:

B) C and G

Step-by-step explanation:

The radius is equal to 1/2 the diameter

r = 1/2 d

G has a diameter of 45

1/2 (45) = 22.5

C and G are the same

Answer:

c and g!

Step-by-step explanation:

Individual claim sizes may be modeled by a uniform distribution function on the interval [$1000, $5000]. Eighty claims are examined. Assume claims are independent.
What is the approximate probability that total claims will be between $250,000 and $300,000?
a) 17%
b) 34%
c) 50%
d) 84%
e) 97%

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I guess it’s c I’m not sure though

To make a stemplot of these rainfall amounts, round the data to the nearest 10, so that stems are hundreds of millimeters and leaves are tens of millimeters. Make two stemplots, with and without splitting the stems. Which plot do you prefer

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The two stem plots (with and without splitting the leaves) are plotted below using the data given in the attached picture :

The stem and leaf plots are given below:

Rounding the data to the nearest 10;

The values obtained are :

630, 670, 740, 650, 710, 740, 720, 700, 650, 600, 780, 780, 790, 810, 830, 860, 860, 900, 810, 790, 790, 960, 870

Ordering the data allows for easier generation of the plot.

Ordered data : 600, 630, 650, 650, 670, 700, 710, 720, 740, 740, 780, 780, 790, 790, 790, 810, 810, 830, 860, 860, 870, 900, 960

The stem plot without splitting :

STEM __ LEAF

6 ___ 00, 30, 50, 50, 70

7 ___ 00, 10, 20, 40, 40, 80, 80, 90, 90, 90

8 ___ 10, 10, 30, 60, 60, 70

9 ___ 00, 60

KEY :  6 | 00 = 600

The stem plot WITH splitting :

STEM __ LEAF

6 ___ 00, 30

6 ___ 50, 50, 70

7 ___ 00, 10, 20, 40, 40

7 ___ 80, 80, 90, 90, 90

8 ___ 10, 10, 30

8 ___ 60, 60, 70

9 ___ 00

9 ___ 60

KEY :  6 | 00 = 600

The stem plot with splitting gives a cleaner and more arranged output of the data as the values aren't congested on a single line.

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simplest form 2 3/4 x 4/5 *

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Answer:

2  1/5

Step-by-step explanation:

2 3/4 * 4/5

Change the mixed number to an improper fraction

( 4*2+3)/4 * 4/5

11/4 * 4/5

The 4 in the numerator and denominator cancel

11/5

Changing back to a mixed number

5 goes into 11 2 times with 1 left over

2 1/5

Answer:

[tex]2\frac{1}{5}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]2\frac{3}{4}*\frac{4}{5}\\\frac{11}{4}*\frac{4}{5}\\\frac{11}{5}\\ 2\frac{1}{5}[/tex]

rational number between 2 and 3 ?

Answers

Answer:

2:3

Step-by-step explanation:

It’s easy

Answer:

2.5

Step-by-step explanation:

i think

Two brothers, Tom and Allen, each inherit $39000. Tom invests his inheritance in a savings account with an annual return of 2.9%, while Allen invests his inheritance in a CD paying 5.7% annually. How much more money than Tom does Allen have after 1 year?

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Answer:

Tom:

initial money = $ 39000

% increased per annum = 2.9%

money gained per annum = 39000 * 2.9/100 = $1131

Allen:

initial money = $ 39000

% increased per annum = 5.7 %

money gained per annum = 39000 * 5.7/100 = $2223

Allen has $ (2223 - 1131) = $ 1192 more than Tom

Prove that for all integers m and n, m - n is even if, and only if, both m and n are even or both m and n are odd.

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Answer:

Below

Step-by-step explanation:

Suppose that m and n are both even numbers.

So we can express them as the product of 2 and another number.

● n = 2×a

● m = 2×b

● m-n = 2b-2a

● m-n = 2(b-a)

m-n is an even number since it is divisible by 2.

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Suppose that both n and m are odd numbers.

● n = 2a+1

● m = 2b+1

● m-n = 2b+1-(2a+1)

● m-n = 2b+1-2a-1

● m-n = 2b-2a

● m-n = 2(b-a)

So m-n is even since it is divisible by 2.

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Suppose that m is odd and n is even ir vice versa

● n = 2a or n= 2a+1

● m = 2b+1 or m = 2b

● m-n = 2b+1-2a or m-n = 2b-2a-1

● m-n = 2(b-a) +1 or m-n = 2(b-a)-1

In both cases m-n isn't even.

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So m-n is even if and only if m and n are odd or m and are even

Answer:

Case 1

both m and n are even

Therefore m/2 and n/2 are integers

Then,

m-n

=2(m/2 - n/2)

Since m/2 and n/2 are integers

Then m/2 - n/2 will be an integer

Therefore,

m-n = 2(Z)

Where Z is an integer

Since 2 is a factor of m-n

Therefore m -n is even

Case 2

Both m and n are odd

m-n

= 2(½m - ½n)

When an odd number is divided by 2 it gives an integer and a remainder of 1

Therefore

½m = Y + ½

And

½n = Z + ½

Where Y and Z are integers

Then

m-n = 2(Y+½-Z-½)

= 2(Y-Z)

Y-Z will also be an integer

m-n= 2A

Therefore m-n is even

Case 3

One is odd and the other even

m-n = 2(m/2 - n/2)

Assume m is even and n is odd

From the discussions above

m-n = 2(Y - Z - ½)

m-n = 2(A - ½)

Hence m-n is not even because when is divided by two it doesn't give an integer.

Therefore for all integers m and n, m - n is even if, and only if, both m and n are even or both m and n are odd.

HELP PLEASE 50 POINTS
A mechanic charges $125 plus $25 per hour of labor. The equation c=25n+125
describes the total she would charge for a service visit, where n represents the number of
hours of labor and c is the total cost. Graph the equation and using the graph, find how
much he charges when she works 3 hours.

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Answer:

See Attachment for graph

Charges = $200 when number of she works for 3 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Charges = $25 per hour + $125 (c = 25n + 125)

Required

Graph the equation.

From the graph, determine c when n = 3

To plot the graph; first, we have to determine the points to use;

When n = 1

[tex]c = 25 * 1 + 125[/tex]

[tex]c = 25 + 125[/tex]

[tex]c = 150[/tex]

When n = 2

[tex]c = 25 * 2 + 125[/tex]

[tex]c = 50 + 125[/tex]

[tex]c = 175[/tex]

When n = 3

[tex]c = 25 * 3 + 125[/tex]

[tex]c = 75 + 125[/tex]

[tex]c = 200[/tex]

When n = 4

[tex]c = 25 * 4 + 125[/tex]

[tex]c = 100 + 125[/tex]

[tex]c = 225[/tex]

Plotting n on the x axis and c on the y axis; we have

c   ||   n

1    ||   150

2   ||   175

3   ||    200

4   ||    225

(See attachment)

From the attachment;

When she works for 3 hour; This implies that n = 3

And c = $200 when n = 3

See Proof

[tex]c = 25n + 125[/tex]

Substitute 3 for n

[tex]c = 25 * 3 + 125[/tex]

[tex]c = 75 + 125[/tex]

[tex]c = 200[/tex]

The perimeter of a rectangle is 80 cm. Find the lengths of the sides of the rectangle giving the maximum area.Enter the answers for the lengths of the sides in increasing order.

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Answer:

The lengths of the sides are 20 cm and 20 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Perimeter, P = 80cm

Represent the length and width with L and W, respectively;

[tex]P= 2*(L + B)[/tex]

Substitute 80 for P

[tex]80 = 2 * (L + B)[/tex]

Divide through by 2

[tex]40 = L + B[/tex]

[tex]L + B = 40[/tex]

Make L the subject of formula

[tex]L = 40 - B[/tex]

Area of a rectangle is calculated as thus;

[tex]Area = L * B[/tex]

Substitute 40 - B for L

[tex]Area = (40 - B) * B[/tex]

Express this as a function

[tex]A(B) = (40 - B)* B[/tex]

[tex](40 - B)* B = A(B)[/tex]

Set A(B) = 0 to determine the roots

Hence;

[tex](40 - B)* B = 0[/tex]

[tex]40 - B = 0[/tex] or [tex]B = 0[/tex]

[tex]40 = B[/tex] or [tex]B = 0[/tex]

[tex]B = 40[/tex] or [tex]B = 0[/tex]

The maximum area of a rectangle occurs at half the sum of the roots;

So;

[tex]B= \frac{B_1 + B_2}{2}[/tex]

[tex]B= \frac{40+0}{2}[/tex]

[tex]B= \frac{40}{2}[/tex]

[tex]B = 20[/tex]

Recall that [tex]L = 40 - B[/tex]

[tex]L = 40 - 20[/tex]

[tex]L = 20[/tex]

Hence the lengths of the sides are 20 cm and 20 cm

The count in a bacteria culture was 900 after 15 minutes and 1100 after 35 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially,

What was the initial size of the culture?

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Answer:

300

Step-by-step explanation:

1100 = 900 [tex]e^{k*20}[/tex]

1.222222 =  [tex]e^{k*20}[/tex]

ln(1.222) = 20k ln(e)

k = ln(1.222)/20

k = .2004

900 = x [tex]e^{15* .20004}[/tex]

900/x =    [tex]e^{15* .20004}[/tex]

 [tex]e^{15*.2004} = 900/x[/tex]

x = 900/   [tex]e^{15*.2004}[/tex]

x = 300

FIND THE AREA OF THE SHAPE BELOW

PLEASE HELP I HAVE BEEN STUCK ON THIS FOREVERRRR!!
THANK YOU

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Answer:

Is answer 22 units sqaure ?

A manager from a certain well known department store found out the money their customers carry into the store is normally distributed with a mean of $258 dollars and a standard deviation of $35. In a sample of 76 Americans who walked into that store find the probability that a random customer will have more than $260 in his or her wallet

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Answer:

0.30924

Approximately ≈ 0.3092

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for this question, we use the formula:

z = (x - μ)/σ

where x is the raw score

μ is the sample mean

σ is the sample standard deviation.

From the question,

x is the raw score = 260

μ is the sample mean = population standard deviation = 258

σ is the sample standard deviation

= σ/√N

N = 76 samples

σ = Population standard deviation

= 35/√76

= 4.0146919966

Hence,

z = (x - μ)/σ

= 260 - 258/ 4.0146919966

= 0.4981702212

Approximately = 0.498

We find the Probability using z score table for normal distribution

P(x = z) = P( x = 260)

= P( z = 0.498)

= 0.69076

The probability that a random customer will have more than $260 in his or her wallet is calculated as:

P(x>Z) = 1 - P( z = 0.498)

P(x>Z) = 1 - 0.69076

P(x>Z) = 0.30924

Approximately ≈ 0.3092

If you have $100 in a savings account earning 3% interest per year, how much will you have in
two years?

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Answer:

$106

Step-by-step explanation:

You have 100$ in savings account

Interest rate =3%

Time = 2 years

Total in 2 years:

100 + 2*3% = 100 *1.06= $106

The interest formula is as follows:

Amount Invested · Rate = Interest Earned

If we invest $100 at 3% interest per year,

how much do we earn that year?

Well based on our formula, we can simply multiply 100 · 3%.

Think of the 3% as 3/100.

So we have 100 · 3/100 and the 100's cancel and we're left with 3.

So $3 is earned in 1 year.

So after two years, you will have double that or $6.

A.) V’ (-3,-5), K’ (-1,-2), B’ (3,-1), Z’(2,-5)

B.) V’(-4, 1), K’(-2, 4), B(2,5) Z’ (1, 1)

C.) V’ (-3,-4), K’(-1,-1) B’ (3,0), Z’(2,-4)

D.) V’ (-1,0), K’ (1, 3), B’(5,4), Z’(4,0)

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

this is a "translation" - a shift of the object without changing its shadow and size.

this shift is described by a "vector" - in 2D space by the x and y distances to move.

we have here (1, 0) - so, we move every point one unit to the right (positive x direction) and 0 units up/down.

therefore, C is the right answer (the x coordinates of the points are increased by 1, the y coordinate are unchanged).

what is 90.125 written in expanded from?

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Answer:

The answer is 90+0+0.1+0.02+0.005.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reason for my answer is because 90 is in the tens place. 90+0 is equal to 90 so that's why it is a +0 after the 90. Now, we have a decimal. After the decimal, we have 125. It is +0.1 because the 1 in 90.125 is in the tenths place. Next, it is +0.02 because the 2 in 90.125 is in the hundredths place. Last but not least, it is +0.005 because the 5 in 90.125 is in the thousandths place.

which equation represents a circle with the center at two, -8 and a radius of 11

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Answer:

( x-2)^2 + ( y +8) ^2 =121

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of a circle can be written as

( x-h)^2 + ( y-k) ^2 = r^2

where ( h,k) is the center of the circle and r is the radius

( x-2)^2 + ( y- -8) ^2 = 11^2

( x-2)^2 + ( y +8) ^2 =121

Answer:

(x - 2)² + (y + 8)² = 11²

Step-by-step explanation:

General equation for a circle

( x - h )² + ( y - k )² = r², where (h,k) is the center and r ,radius..

with center ( 2,-8 ) and radius 11

(x - 2)² + (y + 8)² = 11²

Find the coordinates of the vertices of the figure after the given transformation: T<0,7>

A. X′(1,−1),L′(0,2),W′(2,1)
B. X′(−4,2),L′(−5,5),W′(−3,4)
C. X′(3,2),L′(2,5),W′(4,4)
D. X′(0,−3),L′(−1,0),W′(1,−1)

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Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

Why did historians choose to study this topic?

Divide and check by multiplying the quotation by the divisor 8m^4+12m^3 over 4m

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Answer:

2m^3 + 3m^2

Step-by-step explanation:

8m^4+12m^3

---------------------

4m

2m^3 + 3m^2

Check

4m(2m^3+3m^2)

8m^4 + 12 m^3

Simplify: [tex]\sqrt{36} - \sqrt{6} + \sqrt{126}[/tex]

Answers

The answer is option (A)
Here’s the solution
Hope you understand it!!

Philomena put some money in a 1-year CD that compounds interest monthly, and she made $14.06 in interest the first month. If the interest rate of the CD stays the same, how much will she make in interest the second month?

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Answer:

Philomena would make more than $14.06 interest in the second month

Step-by-step explanation:

We are not told how much Philomena put initially, but what we are told is that she has more now as she has been making interests.

This means that if the percent interest remains the same, the amount will definitely have to be more.

For example, let's say we had $10 and we had 10% interest that means we now add $1 to make $11. Since we now have $11, 10 percent of that is $1.1. so now we have $11 + $1.1 = $12.1 which is more than $11.

Thus,Philomena would make more than $14.06 interest in the second month.

Answer:

More than 14.06

Step-by-step explanation:

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A tennis team played a total of 25 games and won 20 of them. What percent of the games did the team win?

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▹ Answer

80%

▹ Step-by-Step Explanation

20/25 = 0.8 → 80%

Hope this helps!

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20/25 x 100 = 80
Therefore the team won 80% of the games.
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