In a competition, four of the participants have completed their performances. Their scores are 9.61, 9.66, 9.64, and 9.60. The highest score wins. Which score will enable the last participant to win the competition?
9.67
9.65
9.62
9.06

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Answer 1

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The price of a laptop is fixed 20% above it's cost price and sold it at 13%discount to gain rs 1980 . How much should a customer pay for it

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Answer:

Rs 46980

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the cost is x, we have then:

1.2x*(0.87) = x + 1980(1.2*0.87 - 1)x = 19800.044x = 1980x = 1980/0.044x = 45000

Cost is 45000, then SP is:

SP = 45000 + 1980 = 46980

Which is the graph of y = [x]-2?

PLEASE HELP TIMED PLEASE 20points

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Answer:

3rd graph

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

it depends on the equation thats given

Step-by-step explanation:

you put the value of x in the brackets and then solve it so that u get the coordinates of y, then u can put the point on whichever values u get for x and y and continue like that until you get all the points (you can join them if the question asks)

2. Find the measure of angle J.

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Answer is Angle ∠J = 54.052°

Explanation :

The following is one way to perform the calculation.

Calculating ∠J based on given a, b and c.
∠A = arc cos BC(b2 + c2 - a2 /2bc)

= 0.94338 rad
= 54.052°

What are the approximate solutions of 4x2 + 3 = −12x to the nearest hundredth

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Answer:

-0.28 and -2.73

Step-by-step explanation:

4x² + 12x + 3 = 0

(-12 +/- √144-48)/8

(-12 + 9.8)/8    and    (-12 - 9.8)/8

-0.28 and -2.73

(t)What is the difference between
{2, 3} and {{2, 3}}?

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Answer:

[tex]\boxed{\mathrm{view \ explanation}}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

{2, 3} is a set consisting of two elements. The two elements are the numbers 2 and 3.

{{2, 3}} is a set consisting of one element. That one element is the set {2, 3}.

Trains A and B, 200 km apart on the same straight track, travel at speeds of 50 km/hr and 65 km/hr respectively. At the end of 1 hour, the distance between the trains could not

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Answer:

Ok, at the beginning the distance between the trains is 200km:

IPa(0s) - P(0s)I = 200km.

where Pa is the position of train A, and Pb is the position of train B.

Now, the speed of train A is:

Sa = 50km/h

Sb = 65km/h

Now, remember the relation:

Distance = Speed*time.

So, in one hour, the displacement of train A is:

Distance = 50km/h*1h = 50km

The displacement of train B is:

distance  = 65km/h*1h = 65km.

Now, if at the beginning train A is 200km ahead of train B, then we have:

Pa - Pb = (Pa(0s) + 50km) - (Pb(0s) + 65km)

= (Pa(0s)  - Pb(0s)) + (50km - 65km) = 200km - 15km = 185km.

Now, if train B was 200km ahead of train A, we have:

Pb - Pa = (Pb(0s) + 65km) - (Pa(0s) - 50km) =

(Pb(0s) - Pa(0s)) + (65km - 50km) = 200km + 15km = 215km

Find the following measure for this figure.
3
The volume for this figure??

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Answer:

24

Step-by-step explanation:

Volume of a cuboid = length*base*height or 4*2*3=24. The volume of this cuboid is 24.

I need some help with this !!

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Answer:

0.6

Step-by-step explanation:

Cos(A) = adjacent / hypotenuse

The adjacent side is the smaller of the two sides making up A that is not the hypotenuse

adjacent = 30

hypotenuse = 50

cos(A) = 30/50 = 0.6

Answer:

This is how you do it by finding the perpendicular and base

Prove:1/sin²A-1/tan²A=1​

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Step-by-step explanation:

1/sin^2A -cos^2A/sin^2 A. ~tan = sin/cos

(1-cos^2)/sin^2A. ~ take lcm

sin^2A/sin^ A. ~ 1-cos^2A = sin^2A

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Answer:

[tex]\displaystyle \frac{1}{\sin^2x}-\frac{1}{\tan^2x}=1[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Prove that:

[tex]\displaystyle \frac{1}{\sin^2x}-\frac{1}{\tan^2x}=1[/tex]

Recall that by definition:

[tex]\displaystyle \tan x=\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}[/tex]

Therefore,

[tex]\displaystyle \tan^2x=\left (\frac{\sin^2x}{\cos^2x}\right)^2=\frac{\sin^2x}{\cos^2x}[/tex]

Substitute [tex]\displaystyle \tan^2x=\frac{\sin^2x}{\cos^2x}[/tex] into [tex]\displaystyle \frac{1}{\sin^2x}-\frac{1}{\tan^2x}=1[/tex]:

[tex]\displaystyle \frac{1}{\sin^2x}-\frac{1}{\frac{\sin^2x}{\cos^2x}}=1[/tex]

Simplify:

[tex]\displaystyle \frac{1}{\sin^2x}-\frac{\cos^2x}{\sin^2x}=1[/tex]

Combine like terms:

[tex]\displaystyle \frac{1-\cos^2x}{\sin^2x}=1[/tex]

Recall the following Pythagorean Identity:

[tex]\sin^2x+\cos^2x=1[/tex] (derived from the Pythagorean Theorem)

Subtract [tex]\cos^2x[/tex] from both sides:

[tex]\sin^2=1-\cos^2x[/tex]

Finish by substituting [tex]\sin^2=1-\cos^2x[/tex] into [tex]\displaystyle \frac{1-\cos^2x}{\sin^2x}=1[/tex]:

[tex]\displaystyle \frac{\sin^2x}{\sin^2x}=1,\\\\1=1\:\boxed{\checkmark\text{ True}}[/tex]

help me with this im giving out a lot of points like seriously -_-

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Answer:

17.25 miles

1 hour, 56 minutes, and 20 seconds.

4 hours, 47 minutes, and 38 seconds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Part I:

For his three cycling sessions, he had traveled for 25.8 miles, 17.25 miles, and 27.42 miles.

The shortest distance he cycled is 17.25 miles.

Part II:

For his three cycling sessions, he spent: 1) 1 hour, 56 minutes, and 20 seconds, 2) 1 hour, 1 minute, and 13 seconds, and 3) 1 hour 50 minutes and 5 seconds.

The longest time he cycled for was 1 hour, 56 minutes, and 20 seconds.

Part III:

Lance's total cycling time is all the times added together. Therefore:

[tex]1\text{ hr} +1\text{ hr} +1\text{ hr} +56\text{ min} +1\text{ min}+50\text{ min} +20\text{ sec}+13\text{ sec} +5\text{ sec} \\\\=3\text{ hr} +107\text{ min}+38\text{ sec} \\\\=4\text{ hours, }47\text{ minutes}\text{ and 38 seconds}[/tex]

Answer:

i) 17.25 miles.

ii) 1 hrs :56 mins :20 secs

iii) 4 hrs :47 mins: 38 secs total.

what are the possible polynomial expression for dimensions of the cuboid whose volume is 12y2 + 8y -20
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Answer:

The answer is below

Step-by-step explanation:

The volume of a cuboid is the product of its length, height and breadth. It is given by:

Volume = length × breadth × height

Since the volume is given by the expression 12y² + 8y - 20. That is:

Volume = 12y² + 8y - 20 = 4(3y² + 2y - 5) = 4(3y² + 5y - 3y -5) = 4[y(3y + 5) -1(3y + 5)]

Volume = 4(y-1)(3y+5)

Or

Volume = 12y² + 8y - 20 = 2(6y² +4y - 10) = 2(6y² + 10y - 6y -10) = 2[y(6y + 10) -1(6y + 10)]

Volume = 2(y-1)(6y+10)

Therefore the dimensions of the cuboid are either 4, y-1 and 3y+5 or 2, y-1 and 6y+10

Answer:

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If ∠A and ∠B are vertical angles, what is true about their measures?

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Answer:

they are equal due to the vertical angles theorem

vertical angles theorem states that vertical angles, angles that are opposite each other and formed by two intersecting straight lines, are congruent

Answer:

They are equal

Step-by-step explanation:

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3/4a−16=2/3a+14 PLEASE I NEED THIS QUICK and if you explain the steps that would be geat:) Thank youuuuuuu

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Answer:

360

Step-by-step explanation:

3/4a - 16 = 2/3a + 14               ⇒ collect like terms 3/4a - 2/3a = 14 + 16               ⇒ bring the fractions to same denominator9/12a - 8/12a = 30                  ⇒ simplify fraction1/12a = 30                               ⇒ multiply both sides by 12a = 30*12a = 360                                   ⇒ answer

the top of a square table is144 squared metres.what is the size of the table

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Answer:

12 meters x 12 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

√144 = 12

kind of urgent!! Please describe a real-world scenario in which it would be important to know how to apply scale factors.

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One example is that you're given blueprints and you want to find out how large the object is in real life, rather than just on paper. The scale factor will help find those real life measurements. Let's say a house on paper is 2 inches long, and also let's say the scale factor is labeled "1 inch = 20 feet". This means the real life house is 2*20 = 40 feet long.

You could think of it as 1 inch = 20 feet, so 2 inches = 40 feet (multiply both sides by 2).

Scale factors are also used in maps. Look at the bottom corner of any map and it will show you how each distance on paper corresponds to a real life distance (in miles or kilometers maybe). Usually it shows a checkered "ruler" of sorts.

Answer:

  everyday living

Step-by-step explanation:

Scale factors are involved in virtually every aspect of the logistics of everyday life. Scale factors of number of units, price per unit, and tax rate are applied to every shopping experience. Scale factors of miles per gallon, or daily rate, or number of travelers are applied to most travel experiences. Scale factors of number of people and/or serving size are applied to food planning--even when ordering pizza.

Scale factors are involved in virtually every aspect of engineering, from specifying or estimating a job, to scheduling, material choice, purchase, and application. Sometimes, these are "rules of thumb", and sometimes they are based on careful calculation.

Much of modern technology is based on the observation that computing power doubles every 2 years or so--a scale factor consistently seen for more than 50 years. This has informed systems planning in many different industries.

Which system of equations represents the matrix shown below?

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

just compare the augmented matrix to the possible answers and you will see it the option D

Simplify to create an equivalent expression. -3(2+4k)+7(2k-)

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Answer:

[tex]-3(2 + 4k) + 7(2k)[/tex] = [tex]2k - 6[/tex] or [tex]2(k - 3)[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

The question seem incomplete; however, the given parameter is assumed as

[tex]-3(2 + 4k) + 7(2k)[/tex]

Required

Simplify

[tex]-3(2 + 4k) + 7(2k)[/tex]

Start by opening the brackets

[tex]-3*2 -3* 4k + 7*2k[/tex]

[tex]-6 -12k +14k[/tex]

Collect Like Terms

[tex]-6 -12k +14k[/tex]

[tex]-6 + 2k[/tex]

Reorder the above expression

[tex]2k - 6[/tex]

The answer can be further simplified as

[tex]2(k - 3)[/tex]

Hence;

[tex]-3(2 + 4k) + 7(2k)[/tex] = [tex]2k - 6[/tex] or [tex]2(k - 3)[/tex]

3x+1/x^(2)-1=2/x-2+x/x-1

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Answer:

x = 0 and 3 other real roots. See below.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is what you wrote:

[tex] 3x + \dfrac{1}{x^2} - 1 = \dfrac{2}{x} - 2 + \dfrac{x}{x} - 1 [/tex]

I don't think that is what you meant to write.

I think you meant to write this:

[tex] 3x + \dfrac{1}{x^2 - 1} = \dfrac{2}{x - 2} + \dfrac{x}{x - 1} [/tex]

I'm going to answer the second equation because that is what I think you meant.

[tex] 3x + \dfrac{1}{(x - 1)(x + 1)} = \dfrac{2}{x - 2} + \dfrac{x}{x - 1} [/tex]

[tex] 3x(x - 1)(x + 1)(x - 2) + (x - 2) = 2(x - 1)(x + 1) + x(x + 1)(x - 2) [/tex]

[tex] (3x^2 - 6x)(x^2 - 1) + x - 2 = 2x^2 - 2 + x(x^2 - x - 2) [/tex]

[tex] 3x^4 - 3x^2 - 6x^3 + 6x + x - 2 = 2x^2 - 2 + x^3 - x^2 - 2x [/tex]

[tex] 3x^4 - 7x^3 - 4x^2 + 9x = 0 [/tex]

[tex] x(3x^3 - 7x^2 - 4x + 9) = 0 [/tex]

[tex] f(x) = 3x^3 - 7x^2 - 4x + 9 [/tex]

[tex] f(-3) = -123 [/tex]

[tex] f(-2) = -35 [/tex]

[tex] f(-1) = 3 [/tex]

[tex] f(0) = 9 [/tex]

[tex] f(1) = 1 [/tex]

[tex] f(2) = -3 [/tex]

[tex] f(3) = 15 [/tex]

One root is x = 0.

There is a root between x = -2 and x = -1.

There is a root between x = 1 and x = 2.

There is a root between x = 2 and x = 3.

Plot the graph of f(x) = 3x^3 - 7x^2 - 4x + 9 and try to read the other three roots.

A)40%
B)45%
C)5%
D)10%

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Answer:

  A)  40%

Step-by-step explanation:

25% of yards have 6-8 trees; 10% of yards have 8-10 trees; 5% of yards have more than 10 trees. So, a total of 25% +10% +5% = 40% of yards have 6 trees or more. If a yard is randomly chosen, the probability it will have 6 or more trees is 40%.

An architectural drawing lists the scale as 1/4" = 1'. If a bedroom measures 3 1/2" by 5 1/4" on the drawing, how large is the bedroom?
A. 20 ft by 30 ft
B. 7ft by 10.5 ft
C. 14 ft by 21 ft
D. 10 ft by 15 ft

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Answer:

C. 14 ft by 21 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

First you want to set up an equation:

3 1/2" over x' = 1/4" over 1'

7/2 = 1/4x

14' = x

Next, do the same thing for the other side of the drawing (5 1/4")

5 1/4" over y' = 1/4" over 1'

21/4 = 1/4y

21' = y

So the answer is 14 ft by 21 ft (C)

on the unit circle, which of the following angles has the terminal point coordinates of (\sqrt(2))/(2),-(\sqrt(2))/(2)
a)5pi/4
b)pi/4
c)3pi/4
d)7pi/4

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Answer:

c)3pi/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Complete the equation. Answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

9xy * (2/3x)*3 = ( [ ] a0 / [ ] a1 ) x*4y

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Answer:

a0 = 8a1 = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

  [tex]9xy\cdot(\frac{2}{3}x)^3=3^2xy\cdot\dfrac{2^3x^3}{3^3}\\\\=\dfrac{8}{3^{3-2}}x^4y=\boxed{\dfrac{8}{3}}x^4y[/tex]

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The applicable rules of exponents are ...

  (ab)^c = (a^c)(b^c)

  (a^b)/(a^c) = 1/(a^(c-b))

Simplify the following expression.

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Answer:

3x+11y-3

Step-by-step explanation:

Hey! So here is what you do to solve the problem-

Combine like terms:

(x) 5x-2x=3x

(y) 3y+8y=11y

(#) 7-10 =-3

So....

3x+11y-3 is your answer!

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Each day that a library book is kept past its due date a 30 dollar fee is charged at midnight which ordered pair is a viable solution if x represents the number of days that a library book is late and y represents the total fee

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THIS IS THE COMPLETE QUESTION BELOW;

Each day that a library book is kept past its due date, a $0.30 fee is charged at midnight. Which ordered pair is a viable solution if x represents the number of days that a library book is late and y represents the total fee?

Answers:

(–3, –0.90)

(–2.5, –0.75)

(4.5, 1.35)

(8, 2.40)

Answer

(8, 2.40)

Step by step Explanation

✓We can denote the number of days library book is late = X,

✓We can denote the the total fee = Y.

We were told $0.30 fee is charged at midnight.

Then for lateness for just 1day,the charged fees= 1day ×

$0.30

For X number of days the charged fees= Xday ×$0.30

Therefore, total charge for lateness for X number of days late = Y.

Then can be expressed as

Y= 0.30 * X...............eqn(1)

We can now test the option one after the other

FIRST OPTION (-3, -0.9)

Here we should know the number of days cannot be negative so there is no need of testing in the equation (1)

SECOND OPTION (-2.5, -0.75)

Here we should know the number of days cannot be negative so there is no need of testing in the equation (1)

THIRD OPTION(4.5, 1.35)

here the number of days will definitely be a whole number not 4.5, it's either

charge for 4 days or 5 days.

FORTH OPTION (8, 2.40)

this should be correct because the number of days is whole number and not negative, then if we test it from our equation it satisfy the equation too

Y= 0.30 * X...............eqn(1)

Y= 0.30 * X

2.40= 0.30 * 8

2.40 = 2.40.

Therefore, (8, 2.40) is the answer

Which of the following statements best describes the value of the expression 9x – 3 when x = 7?A.The result is a fraction.B.The result is a prime number.C.The result is a composite number.D.The result is a whole number that is neither prime nor composite.
pz help

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Answer: C.The result is a composite number.

Step-by-step explanation:

A prime number has only 2 factors ( '1' and itself). For example : 2,3,5,..

A composite number has more than 2 factors. For example : 4, 6, 8...

The given expression: [tex]9x-3[/tex]

When x= 7 , the value of the expression will be

[tex]9(7)-3= 63-3=60[/tex]

Since 60 is a composite number [ it is divisible by 2,3,4,5,6,10,12,30,60]

Hence, the correct statement is C.The result is a composite number.

Answer:

C. The result is a composite number.

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What's a very complex equation that equals 3

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got this from a website, hope it helps!

x²+10x+25resove into factors.​

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Answer:

(x + 5)(x + 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]x^2+10x+25\\(x+5)(x+5)[/tex]

Answer:

(x+5)(x+5)

Step-by-step explanation:

x²+10x+25

x²+5x+5x+25    

x(x+5)+5(x+5)            

(x+5)(x+5)

There are five red balls, three yellow balls, and four green balls in a bin. In each event, you pick one ball from the bin and observe the color of the ball. The balls are only distinguishable by their colors. After observation, you put the ball back into the bin.

What is the probability of choosing a red ball in an event? 

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Answer:

5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

step one:

Given the sample space, which is the value of individual number of colored balls in the bin

Red balls=5

Yellow balls=3 and

Green balls= 4

And the sample size is the sum of all the colored balls in the bin

The sample size S= {5+3+4}= 12

step two:

The probability of choosing a red ball in an event can be expressed as, the total number of the red balls over the total number of balls in the bin

P(r)= 5/12

Hence the probability of selecting a red ball in one event 5/12

A square and a triangle have equal perimeters. The lengths of the three sides of the triangle are 6.1 cm, 8.2 cm and 9.7 cm. What is the area of the square in square centimeters?

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Answer:

Area of the square: 36

Step-by-step explanation:

6.1+8.2+9.7=24. Squares have 4 sides so 24/4=6. Area= base times highet, Base=6 Highet=6. 6 times 6=36!

Answer:

A=36 cm²

Step-by-step explanation:

the perimeter of triangle=a+b+c

P=6.1+8.2+9.7

P= 24 cm

P of triangle = P of square ( square has 4 equal sides):

24=4a

a=24/4=6

Area of square : a²

A=6² = 36 cm²

Big sleds must hold 3 children and small sleds must hold 2 children.
If 17 children want to go sledding at the same time, how many of each
type of sled is needed?

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Answer:

5 big sleds and 1 small sled

Big sled=3 children

5 big sleds=3*5

3*5=15

5 big sleds=15 children

1 small shed=2 children

15+2=17

Since 2 big sleds carry the same number of children as 3 small sleds you could have:

5 big sleds and 1 small = 5x3 + 1x2 = 17

3 big sleds and 4 small = 3x3 + 4x2 = 17

1 big sled and 7 small = 1x3 + 7x2 = 17
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