Need help and show work please.

Need Help And Show Work Please.

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Answer 1

Answer:

B) 30

Step-by-step explanation:

Since ABCD is a parallelogram the diagonals bisect each others in their midpoint.

Wich means that BE = ED

● BE = ED

● (2/3)x = x-10

Substract x from both sides

● (2/3)x -x = x-10 - x

● (2/3) x - x = -10

Multiply x by 3 then ubstracr it from 2x

● (2x-3x)/3 = -10

● -x/3 = -10

Multiply both sides by -3

● (-x/3)×(-3) = -10 ×(-3)

● x = 30

Answer 2
b) 30 just listen to what the guy above me said hahaha

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Will brought a 144-ounce cooler filled with water to soccer practice. He used 16 ounces from the cooler to fill his water bottle. He then took
out 16 plastic cups for his teammates and put the same amount of water in each cup.

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Answer:

Kindly see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following :

Amount of water in cooler = 144 ounces

Size of Will's water bottle = 16 ounces

Therefore, the amount of water left after filling his water bottle :

144 ounces - 16 ounces = 128 ounces of water.

The 128 ounces left was used to equally fill 16 plastic cups :

Therefore the number of ounces of water put in each cup equals :

(128 ounces ÷ 16 cups) = 8 ounces.

The maximum number of ounces of water will could have put in each cup is 8 ounces

Thus (0 < x ≤ 8)

See graph below

Very fascinating answer

What is the slope of the line through (2,-2) and (9, 3)

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Answer:it is 5/7

Step-by-step explanation: the formula for slope is rise/run divide and you get 5/7

Answer:

slope = [tex]\frac{5}{7}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculate the slope m using the slope formula

m = [tex]\frac{y_{2}-y_{1} }{x_{2}-x_{1} }[/tex]

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (2, - 2) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (9, 3)

m = [tex]\frac{3+2}{9-2}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{5}{7}[/tex]

I need help whats 5/8 + 14 the 5/8 is a fraction

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Hey there!

5/8 + 14 = ?

We can say 14 is equal to 14/1 beause it doesn't have a denominator and we will need to solve for your equation

14 * 8 = 112 (upcoming numerator for now)

8 * 1 = 8 (upcoming denominator for now)

5 stays alone

New equation 5 + 112 / 8

5 + 112 = 117 (numerator)

8 = 8 (demominator)

Answer: 117/8 (if you're looking for the improper fraction version) ; 14 5/8 (if you're looking for the mixed number version) ; 14.625 (if you're looking for the decimal version of it)

⬆ ANY one of these choices SHOULD work

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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LCD = 8

Multiplying numerators and denominators to get the LCD in all fraction denominators
=58+14×81×8
=
5
8
+
14
×
8
1
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8
Then rewriting the equation with the equivalent fractions
=58+1128
=
5
8
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112
8
With like denominators we can operate on just the numerators
=5+1128
=
5
+
112
8
=1178
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117
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Simplifying the answer
=1178
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117
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=14 5/8
answer is 117/8 or simplified would be 14 and 5/8

Plz Help I’ll give brainliest

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Answer:

d

Step-by-step explanation:

The inscribed angle ABC is half the measure of its intercepted arc, thus

arc AX = 2 × 64° = 128°

The secant- tangent angle ACB is half the difference of the measures of its intercepted arcs, thus

∠ ACB = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] ( 152 - 128)° = 0,5 × 24° = 12° → d

heres the answer but i have to type 20 sum thingys

The polynomial function f (x) = 5 x Superscript 5 Baseline + sixteen-fifths x minus 3 is graphed below. On a coordinate plane, point P is shown on the graph of a function. Point P is at (0.6, 0). Which is a potential rational root of f(x) at point P?

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Answer:

3/5

Step-by-step explanation:

What divisor is represented by the synthetic division below? x + 5. One factor of  x^3+x^2+x+1. If f(-5) = 0, what are all the factors of the function mc022-... -4 and 3. The polynomial function f(x) = 5x5 + 3x - 3 is graphed below. The root at point P maybe 3/5  3.

The potential rational roots are: [tex]\pm 1, \pm \frac{1}{5}, \pm 3,\pm \frac{3}{5}[/tex]

What is the rational root theorem?

The rational root theorem is used to determine the possible rational roots of a polynomial function

The equation of the function is given as:

[tex]f(x) = 5x^5 +\frac{16}{5} x -3[/tex]

Considering a polynomial function, f(x).

Such that:

[tex]f(x) = px^n + .......... +q[/tex]

The possible rational roots are:

[tex]Roots =\pm \frac{Factors\ of\ q}{Factors\ of\ p}[/tex]

So, we have:

[tex]Roots =\pm \frac{Factors\ of\ 3}{Factors\ of\ 5}[/tex]

List the factors of 3 and 5

[tex]Roots =\pm \frac{1,3}{1,5}[/tex]

Split

[tex]Roots =\pm \frac{1}{1}, \pm \frac{1}{5}, \pm \frac{3}{1},\pm \frac{3}{5}[/tex]

Simplify

[tex]Roots =\pm 1, \pm \frac{1}{5}, \pm 3,\pm \frac{3}{5}[/tex]

Hence, the potential rational roots are:

[tex]\pm 1, \pm \frac{1}{5}, \pm 3,\pm \frac{3}{5}[/tex]

Read more about potential rational roots at:

https://brainly.com/question/7594092

Question: 4 x 1 2/5 Answer with a mixed number in simplest form!

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Answer:

[tex]5\frac{3}{5}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]4*1\frac{2}{5} = 4 * \frac{7}{5} = \frac{28}{5} = 5\frac{3}{5}[/tex]

Answer:

[tex]\boxed{ 5\frac{3}{5}}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\displaystyle 4 \times 1\frac{2}{5}[/tex]

[tex]\sf Convert \ mixed \ fraction \ into \ improper \ fraction.[/tex]

[tex]\displaystyle 4 \times \frac{7}{5}[/tex]

[tex]\sf Multiply.[/tex]

[tex]\displaystyle \frac{28}{5}[/tex]

[tex]\sf Convert \ improper \ fraction \ into \ mixed \ fraction.[/tex]

[tex]\displaystyle 5\frac{3}{5}[/tex]

PLEASE HELP WILL GIVE BRAINLY!!!!!!!!!What is the vertex of the graph of the function f(x) = x2 + 8x − 2 ?
(−4, 18)
(0, -2)
(-8, -2)
(−4, −18)

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Answer: D.  (-4, -18)

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Explanation:

A graph is a nice addition (and it will likely help us see the vertex directly), but it isn't necessary because we can use the equation given to us. Though I recommend using a graphing calculator to confirm the answer.

The original function is the same as y = 1x^2+8x + (-2). We see that it is in the form y = ax^2+bx+c where

a = 1

b = 8

c = -2

Use the values of 'a' and b to get the value of h, which is the x coordinate of the vertex.

h = -b/(2a)

h = -8/(2*1)

h = -4

The x coordinate of the vertex is x = -4. Plug this into the original equation to get

f(x) = x^2+8x-2

f(-4) = (-4)^2 + 8(-4) - 2

f(-4) = -18

Plugging x = -4 into f(x) leads to y = -18. The point (-4, -18) is on the parabola. Furthermore, this is the vertex (h,k)

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

Alternatively, you can complete the square as shown below

y = x^2 + 8x - 2

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

y = (x^2 + 8x + 0) - 2

y = (x^2 + 8x + 16 - 16) - 2

y = (x^2 + 8x + 16) - 16 - 2

y = (x+4)^2 - 18

y = 1(x+4)^2 - 18

y = 1(x-(-4))^2 - 18

The last equation is in the form y = a(x-h)^2 + k with (h,k) = (-4,-18) being the vertex. The 16 is the result of taking half of 8 and squaring that result. We have 16-16 = 0 to make sure that we don't change the equation and keep things balanced. This is the same as adding 16 to both sides. All of this is done so we can end up with the (x+4)^2 perfect square portion.You can expand out (x+4)^2 - 18 and you should get x^2+8x-2 again.

D is the answer

Because you need to rewrite in vertex form and use this form to find the vertex (h,k)

Which should get you to

(-4,-18)

What is the solution of the inequality shown
below?
y+7<-1

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Answer:

y<-8

Step-by-step explanation:

y<-1 - 7

y<-8

Answer:

y < -8

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve an inequality, we must get the variable, y, isolated on one side of the inequality.

[tex]y+7 < -1[/tex]

7 is being added to the variable, y. The inverse of addition is subtraction. Subtract 7 from both sides of the inequality.

[tex]y+7-7< -1-7[/tex]

[tex]y < -1-7[/tex]

[tex]y < -8[/tex]

The solution to the inequality is: y< -8

A certain forest covers an area of 2900 km. Suppose that each year this area decreases by 8.5%. What will the area be after 8 years?
Use the calculator provided and round your answer to the nearest square kilometer.

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Answer:

1425 square kilometer.

Step-by-step explanation:

2900 - 8.5% = 2653.5

2653.5 - 8.5% = 2427.9525

2427.9525 - 8.5% = 2221.5765375

2221.5765375 - 8.5% = 2032.74253181

2032.74253181 - 8.5% = 1859.95941661

1859.95941661 - 8.5% = 1701.8628662

1701.8628662 - 8.5% = 1557.20452257

1557.20452257 - 8.5% =1 424.84213815 ≈ 1425

The guy above is right :)

In △ABC, AB = BC = 20 and DE ≈ 9.28. Approximate BD.

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Answer:

5.36

Step-by-step explanation:

tan 15 = x / 20

x = 40 - 34.64

x = 5.36

5.36 is the answer to this problem

Both of these question please help me!!!!!!

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Answer:

1. A=3x^4y^4 2.B= 2^6=64

Step-by-step explanation:

hope this helps pls mark brainliest

3x^4y^4
And
2^6=64 bateria

TheOriginal tragedy of the commons concern grazing cows and sheep’s and 14 century England, space choose the theme in about the tragedy of the commons that is correct

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Answer:

The tragedy of the commons in fourteenth-century England was overcome by the common lands being enclosed and privatized.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Commons tragedy refers to a popular economic narrative that explains why common assets appear to be overused from a social point of view. The story-line is focused on the premise that each person tries to get as much profit as possible from the available resource. As per the question, the land available for grazing was limited and solution can be opted through enforcing regulations, auctioning out a limited number of licenses, or transforming the common good into a private good.

God is always the answer

John ran 1 2 mile in 5 minutes, and Al ran 1 3 mile in 4 minutes. Which runner ran at a faster rate?

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Answer:

John ran at a faster rate

Step-by-step explanation:

If john runs 1/2 mile in 5 minutes, then for him to run 1 mile it would take 10 minutes because it takes john 5 minutes for every half of a mile. Now Al runs 1/3 mile in 4 minutes. If he would run 1 mile, it would take him 12 minutes because it takes him four minutes every third mile.  

1/3 : 4    =       3/3 : 12        Al

1/2 : 5    =     2/2 : 10           John

From both of the rations John ran faster

John ran faster....................

-10y^2 - 3y - (5y - 8y^2) combined like terms

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Answer:

-2y(y + 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

-10y^2 - 3y - (5y - 8y^2)

= -10y^2 - 3y - 5y + 8y^2

= -2y^2 - 8y

= -2y(y + 4)

=-10y^2+-3y+-5y+8y^2
=(-10y^2+8y^2)+(-3y+-5y)

Answer
=-2y^2-8y

In triangle GHI, GH= 2cm
please do 3 and 4

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Answer:

Tan D = 7 / 4

Sin D = 7 / 8.1

Cos D = 4 / 8.1

IG = 4.95 Cm

Step-by-step explanation:

In question number 3

Tan D = Perpendicular / Base

Tan D = 7 / 4

Sin D = Perpendicular / hypotenuse

Sin D = 7 / 8.1

Cos D = Base / hypotenuse

Cos D = 4 / 8.1

In question number 4

Tan 68° = IG / GH

2.475 = IG / 2

IG = 4.95 Cm

Which table represents a linear function? A, B, C, D

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Answer:

Table B represents a linear function.

Step-by-step explanation:

Table B is a linear function because y goes up by a constant, steady rate of 4 every time x goes up by one.

the table that represents a linear function is B

Find the total surface area of this cone.
Round to the nearest tenth.

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Answer:

A ≈ 312.1

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]A = \pi r(r+\sqrt{h^2 + r^2})[/tex]

r = 5

h = 14

[tex]A = \pi 5(5+\sqrt{14^2+5^2})[/tex]

A = 312.055478161

312.1 is definitely the answer.

If dn = ‾‾√24, what value of n makes this equation true?

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Answer:

1/24

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

1/24 makes this equation true

Find the area and perimeter of the shaded region.

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Answer:

Area: [tex]50\pi -100[/tex]

Perimeter: 20[tex]\pi[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

If we take half of one of these "pedals" we can see that it is simply 1/4 of a circle with radius 5, subtracted by a triangle. Let's calculate this half-pedal.

[tex]1/4(25 \pi) - 1/2(5* 5)[/tex]

That means 4 pedals is equal to:

[tex]8(1/4(25\pi) - 1/2 (25))[/tex]

[tex]50\pi - 100[/tex]

So.. The area of the shaded region is [tex]50\pi -100[/tex]

Perimeter is even simpler. the half-pedal is just 1/4 of the circumference of the circle. The circumference is just [tex]10\pi[/tex], which means our half pedal is:

[tex]1/4(10\pi )[/tex]

Multiplying by 8, our perimeter is just 20[tex]\pi[/tex].

Perimeter- 20
Area- 50-100

PLEASE HELP A. Use composition to prove whether or not the functions are inverses of each other. B. Express the domain of the compositions using interval notation.

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Answer:

Part A : see composition process below

Part B :    [tex]Domain=\{x\,|\,x\neq 0\}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Part A

Let's use the composition of functions to find if they give the identity : [tex]f(g(x))=x[/tex]  thus proving they are the inverses of each other:

[tex]f(g(x))=f(\frac{5x+1}{x} )=\frac{1}{\frac{5x+1}{x}-5} =\frac{1}{\frac{5x+1-5x}{x}} =\frac{1}{\frac{1}{x} } =x[/tex]

So we have proved they are the inverses of each other.

Part B

Given that the composition is:

[tex]f(g(x))=\frac{1}{\frac{1}{x} }[/tex]

the Domain must exclude x=0, for which this quotient is undefined.

The Domain is then:

[tex]Domain=\{x\,|\,x\neq 0\}[/tex]

2. Evaluate the polynomial two ways: by substituting in the given
value of x, and by using long division.
Find P(-3)for P(x)= 4x2 +10x - 8.

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Answer:

  P(-3) = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

Substitution

P(-3) = 4(-3)^2 +10(-3) -8 = 36 -30 -8

P(-3) = -2

__

Long Division

See the working below. The remainder is -2, so ...

  P(-3) = -2

P(-3) = -2 i think that’s what it’s keeps giving me

In △ABC, AB = BC = 20 and DE ≈ 9.28. Approximate BD. (made a second one since trollers ruined my last one :/ )

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Answer:

approximately 5.36

Step-by-step explanation

20 - 9.28 = 10.72

BD = EC

10.72/2 = 5.36

hi! the answer is 536

Solve 2x^2+12=x−3 help

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Answer:

x = 1 ±[tex]\sqrt{119i}[/tex]/ 4

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]2x^{2} -x +15[/tex] = 0

Use the quadratic formula:

x = 1 ±[tex]\sqrt{119i}[/tex]/ 4

I hope this helps...

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The answer is 4 help

Write an expression with exponents to find the total number of panes in 12 windows.

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Answer:

Below

Step-by-step explanation:

Imagine our window has 4 panes (picture below)

Let T be the total number of panes:

There are 12 windows at total.

●T = 4×12

Notice that:

● 4 = 2×2

● 12 = 4×3 = 2×2×3

● T = 2×2×2×2×3 = 2^4×3

T=4x12 because the total number of panes in a window is is 4 and there are 12 windows which all have 4 panes so you have to multiply 4x12 and you will get your answer

Help plz and explain if possible

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Answer:

d

Step-by-step explanation:

d is most definitely the correct answer.

What is g(h(10))? (images)

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Answer:

2 sqrt(2)

Step-by-step explanation:

h(x) = 2x-8

g(x) = sqrt( x-4)

g(h(10))

First find h(10)

h(10) = 2*10 -8 = 20-8 =12

Then find g(h(10) = g(12) = sqrt( 12-4)

                                = sqrt(8) = sqrt(4*2) = sqrt(4) sqrt(2) = 2 sqrt(2)

Answer:

a

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

parallel

Step-by-step explanation:

We are cutting in the same direction as the base, so the slices is parallel to the base

the answer is parallel to the base

(08.06 MC)
Use the graph to approximate the ordered pair where the exponential function begins to exceed the quadratic function.
ty
15
18
t
16
14
f(x)
Jestion
Question 1 (Answered)
0

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Answer:

  (3.5, 17)

Step-by-step explanation:

It would be nice to see the whole graph, so we can see where the functions cross.

Without that information, we can still eliminate unreasonable choices.

A) the quadratic at y=3.5 is well above the exponential

B) the most likely choice (3.5, 17)

C) at x=-8, the quadratic is above the exponential

D) neither graph goes anywhere near y = -8

The answer is 3,15,19

what is the right answerrrr??

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Answer:

C. Two lines are perpendicular if they have opposite slopes

Step-by-step explanation:

Hey there!

Well 2 lines that are perpendicylar have reciprocal slopes for example,

2 and 1/2 are 2 slopes that are perpendicular.

Hope this helps :)

C is the correct answer

What is the value of r in the equation?
-1.5(4-r)=-12
0 -6
-4
4
06

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Answer:

r = -4

Step-by-step explanation: I hope it helps :)

[tex]-1.5(4-r)=-12\\\\\mathrm{Multiply\:both\:sides\:by\:}10\\\\-1.5\left(4-r\right)\cdot \:10=-12\cdot \:10\\\\= -15\left(4-r\right)=-120\\\\\mathrm{Divide\:both\:sides\:by\:}-15\\\\\frac{-15\left(4-r\right)}{-15}=\frac{-120}{-15}\\\\4-r=8\\\\\mathrm{Subtract\:}4\mathrm{\:from\:both\:sides}\\\\4-r-4=8-4\\\\-r=4\\\\\mathrm{Divide\:both\:sides\:by\:}-1\\\\\frac{-r}{-1}=\frac{4}{-1}\\\\r=-4[/tex]

Answer:

r = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

-1.5(4-r)=-12

Divide each side by -1.5

-1.5/-1.5(4-r)=-12/-1.5

(4-r)=8

Subtract 4 from each side

4-r-4 = 8-4

-r = 4

Divide each side by -1

r = -4

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