Solve two-step equations. -5/2 a + 5 = 25

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Answer 1

Answer:

a = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

-5/2 a + 5 = 25

Subtract 5 from each side

-5/2 a + 5-5 = 25-5

-5/2 a = 20

Multiply each side by -2/5

-2/5 *-5/2 a = 20*-2/5

a = -8


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how do you use determinants to determine whether a quadratic equation has rational or irrational roots

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Answer:

Find an integer k for which the roots of the equation will be rational and unequal. To find a value of k that makes the roots rational and unequal the discriminant must be greater than 0 and a perfect square.

Step-by-step explanation:

So if k=0 or k=5 the roots will be rational and unequal.  hope this helps you :)

Howard is designing a chair swing ride. The swing ropes are 5 meters long, and in full swing they tilt in an angle of 29 degrees. Howard wants the chairs to be 2.75 meters above the ground in full swing. How tall should the pole of the swing ride be?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:7.12 meters tall

Flying against the wind, a jet travels 1650 miles in 3 hours. Flying with the wind, the same jet travels 3480 miles in 4 hours. What is the rate of the jet in still air and what is the rate of the wind?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let the rate of the plane be x

The rate of the wind be y

Against the wind

Resultant velocity = x-y

1650/3 = x - y

550 = x - y

With the wind

Resultant velocity = x + y

3480/4 = x + y

870 = x + y

Solve equation simultaneously

Add both equations

870+550 = x+y+x-y

1420 = 2x

x = 710

x + y = 870

y=870 - 710

y = 160

The rate of jet in still air = 710 mph

The rate of wind = 160 mph

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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (−3,−3) and (−5,−2)? Write your answer in simplest form.

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Answer:

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

Step-by-step explanation:

To do this you would do a formula that is [tex]\frac{y_{2}-y_{1} }{x_{2}-x_{1} }[/tex]  so you would plug in the coordinates so you get [tex]\frac{-2-(-3)}{-5-(-3)}[/tex] which simplifies to [tex]\frac{1}{-2}[/tex] so the slope would be [tex]\frac{1}{-2}[/tex]

A gardener has 1300 saplings. He wants to plant these in such a way that the number of columns and the number of rows remain same. Find the least number of more saplings he needs for this.

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Answer:

69

Step-by-step explanation:

Square root of 1300= 36

(37)²>1300>(36)²

Therefore , the requirement no. to be added to get a perfect square

=(37)²=1369

= 1369- 1300=69

The least no. Of sapling he needs for this = 69

Simplify 16k/7k a) k+23 b) 9k c) 23k d) 23k^2

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Answer:

16/7

Step-by-step explanation:

16k / 7k

Divide the numbers

16/7  

Divide the variables

k/k = 1

16/7

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If the
sides of a triangles are
6, 8 and n. how
many integer values of n
could be the
measure of the
third side of the triangle?

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Answer:

11

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of the shortest two sides must be greater than the longest side.

If n is the longest side:

6 + 8 > n

14 > n

If 8 is the longest side:

6 + n > 8

n > 2

So n must be an integer greater than 2 and less than 14.

n can be 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13.

There are 11 possible integers.

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We know,

Sum of two sides of a triangle > Third side

Then,

⇛ 6 + 8 > n

⇛ 14 > n

Nextly,

Difference of two sides of a triangle < Third side

Then,

⇛ 8 - 6 < n

⇛ 2 < n

Then, Range of third side:

☃️ 2 < n < 14

Possible measures of 3rd sides = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13.

There are 11 possible values of 3rd side. Out of them, any measure is the length of 3rd side.

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Why is 9.6 a rational number

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Answer: see explanation below

Step-by-step explanation:

A rational number terminates.

9.6 terminates at six-tenths.

Jorge finds that 56% of his 75 classmates like salsa music and 80% of his 60 relatives like salsa music. How many more of Jorge's relatives,as compared to his classmates, like salsa music?

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Answer:

6 more

Step-by-step explanation:

Find 56% of 75 first

75/x=100/56

(75/x)*x=(100/56)*x      

75=1.78571428571*x      

(1.78571428571) to get x

75/1.78571428571=x

42=x

x=42

Then Find 80% of 60

60/x=100/80

(60/x)*x=(100/80)*x    

60=1.25*x      

60/1.25=x

48=x

x=48

Subtract 48 by 42

=6

Find the vertex of the parabola.
f (x) = x squared minus 6 x + 13
a.
( 4, 0)
c.
( 3, 4)
b.
(0, 3)
d.
( 4, 3)

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Answer:

The vertex is (3,4)

Step-by-step explanation:

f (x) = x^2 - 6 x + 13

Completing the square

-6/2 = -3 and squaring it = 9

    = x^2 -6x +9 +4

   = ( x-3) ^2 +4

The equation is now in vertex form

a( x-h) ^2 +k

where the vertex is ( h,k)

The vertex is (3,4)

Answer:

C on edge

Step-by-step explanation:

Identify the domain of the function shown in the graph.

A. x is all numbers.
B. X20
O C. 0 D. x<0

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Answer:

[tex]\boxed{ x \geq 0}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Hey there!

Well we can cross out A. x is all real numbers because,

it’s not it only has all the positive numbers.

B. Is correct because the domain is every number greater than or equal to 0.

x ≥ 0

Hope this helps :)

The domain of the graph of a function is x ∈ [0, ∞) or x ≥ 0 option (B) x ≥ 0 is correct.

What is a function?

It is defined as a special type of relationship, and they have a predefined domain and range according to the function every value in the domain is related to exactly one value in the range.

We have:

A function is shown in the graph which is plotted on the two-dimensional coordinate plane.

From the graph, we can see the graph of a function exists in the first quadrant only and it is increasing.

The interval in which the graph exists is [0, ∞)

or

The domain of a graph of a function is:

x ≥ 0

Thus, the domain of the graph of a function is x ∈ [0, ∞) or x ≥ 0 option (B) x ≥ 0 is correct.

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standard form of 6,32,94,000

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Answer:

6.3294✖️10^7

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the statdard form, you place the decimal after the largest unit, int his case 6.

Then you write down all the numbers except for "0".

This becomes:

6.3294

Then, you add the multiplying sign, and count how many digits are there after 6, and in this case, there are 7, so you add the power "7" after 10.

6.3294✖️10^7

Hope this helped!

Have a nice day:)

What is the value of z for the equation fraction 1 over 2z = −fraction 3 over 4 + fraction 1 over 4z? −3 −1 1 3

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Answer:

z= -3

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

1/2z =-3/4 + 1/4z

Collect like terms

1/2z - 1/4z = -3/4

Add 1/2z - 1/4z

2z-z / 4 = -3/4

We have

z/4=-3/4

Same as

z(1/4) = -3/4

Divide both sides by 1/4

z(1/4) ÷ 1/4 = -3/4÷1/4

z(1/4) × 4/1= -3/4 × 4/1

z(4/4) = -12/4

z= -3

The value of z= -3

Answer:

-3

Step-by-step explanation:

I got it right on the test

MATH QUESTION : As punishment for bad behavior during recess, Mrs. Busywork asked her class to multiply 10 by 1/3 five times. John, however, notices that it is possible to multiply 10 by a single fraction and still get the same answer as the other students. What is this single fraction?

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Answer:

5/3

Step-by-step explanation:

5×(10×1/3)

=10×5/3

=since 5×(10×1/3) gives 50/3 so thus 10×5/3.

The fraction is therefore 5/3

Find the measure of a.

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Answer:

50 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that an inscribed angle in a circle is 1/2 the arc that it inscribes. So, therefore the arc is inscribed by the 25 degrees is 50. Assuming that the center of the circle is O, the center angle will be the arc measure. Knowing this, angle a is 50 degrees. If you're curious about all these theorems, they can be proved using similar triangles.

fyi, using the same logic, angle b is 25 degrees

nine hundred fifty-three thousand nine hundred two

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Answer:

953 902

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

953,902

Step-by-step explanation:

nine hundred =900

fifty-three=53

thousand=1000

nine hundred=900

two=2

Please answer this question now

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Answer:

Approximately 439.6 square millimeters.

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for the surface area of a cone is the following:

[tex]A=\pi r^2+\pi r l[/tex]

Where, r is the radius and l is the slant height.

The radius is 7 and the slant height is 13. We also use 3.14 for π Thus:

[tex]A=(3.14)(7)^2+(3.14)(7)(13)\\\text{Use a Calculator}\\A\approx 439.6[/tex]

Answer:

292.77

Step-by-step explanation:

πr(r+[tex]\sqrt{h2+r2}[/tex])

13 x 2 = 26

7 x 2 = 14

26 + 14 = 40

[tex]\sqrt{40}[/tex] = 6.32

7 + 6.32 = 13.32

3.14 x 7 = 21.98

21.98 x 13.32 =

292.77

You work for a small business that sells bicycles, tricycles, and tandem bikes Bicycles have one sear, two pedals, and two wheels. Tricycles have one seat, two pedals, and three wheels. Tandem bikes have two seats, four pedals, and two wheels. 1. On Monday you counted 50 tricycle wheels. How many tricycles were in the shop? Write an algebraic equation that shows the relationship between the number of wheels (w) and the number of tricycles (t). 2. On Wednesday there were no tandem bikes in the shop. There were only bicycles, and tricycles. There are a total of 24 seats and 61 wheels in the shop. How many bicycles and how many tricycles are in the shop. Show how you figured it out using algebra. 3. A month later, there are a different number of bicycles, tricycles tandem bikes in the shop. There are a total of 144 front steering handlebars, 378 pedals and 320 wheels. How many bicycles, tricycles, and tandem bikes are in the show? Explain your solution.

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1- on Monday the number of tricycles: 51/3=17 or 48/3=16 ( can't be 50)

2-the algebraic equation is : t=w/3 ( t=tricycle, w: wheels)

3-On Wednesday: (b for bicycle and t=tricycle)

 2b+3t=61

b+t=24 ⇒ b=24-t

solve by substitution:

2(24-t)+3t=61

48-2t+3t=61

t=61-48 ⇒ t=11

solve for b=24-t

b=24-11=13

t=11, b=13

4)t: tricycles, b for bicycles, n for tandem

t+b+n=144 ( each has one handlebar)⇒ t=144-b-n

2t+2b+4n ( for the pedales)

3t+2b+2n=320 ( for wheels)

solve by matrix or substitution: substitute t in the equations:

2t+2b+4n =378

3t+2b+2n=320

2(144-b-n)+2b+4n=378 ⇒ 288-2b-2n+2b+4n=378

3(144-b-n)+2b+2n=320 ⇒432-3b-3n+2b+2n=320

                                                                                           

288-2b-2n+2b+4n=378

432-3b-3n+2b+2n=320

2n=378-288 ⇒ n=90/2=45

-b-n=320-432

-b-45=-112

-b=-112+45 ⇒ b=67

t=144-45-67= 32

b=67 , tricycle=  32  tandom= 45( answers in bold )

Se repartió una suma de dinero entre tres personas; la segunda recibió x pesos mas que la primera, la tercera b pesos más que la segunda. Expresa la suma repartida, siendo t la parte de la primera.

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Answer:

3t + 2x + b

Step-by-step explanation:

primera: t

segunda: t + x

tercera: t + x + b

suma: t + t + x + t + x + b = 3t + 2x + b

Teenagers tend to ride skateboards and bicycles is order to get around the town.the probability of a teenager owning a skateboard is 0.37, of owning a bicycle is 0.81 and of owning both is 0.36. If a teenager is chosen at random, the probability that the teenager owns a skateboard or a bicycle is

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Answer:  0.82

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : P(own skateboard) =0.37

P( own bicycle) =0.81

P(own skateboard and bicycle) = 0.36

Since, P(A or B) =P(A)+P(B)-P(A and B)

So, P(own skateboard or  bicycle) = P(own skateboard) + P( own bicycle)-P(own skateboard and bicycle)

= 0.37 + 0.81 -  0.36

= 0.82

Hence, the probability that the teenager owns a skateboard or a bicycle is  0.82.

Let f(x) = x2 − 8x + 5. Find f(−1)

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Answer:

14

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]f(x)=x^2-8x+5[/tex]

now substitute x for -1

[tex]f(-1)=(-1)^2-8(-1)+5[/tex]

now solve

[tex]f(-1)=1+8+5[/tex]

[tex]f(-1)=14[/tex]

there is your answer! hope this helps! :)

Answer: 14

Explanation:

f(-1) = (-1)^2 - 8(-1) + 5
f(-1) = 1 + 8 + 5
f(-1) = 14

Need help in the b question... Pls send it fast.. urgent and if possible do it in paper and send or just type it.. need answer for question 1. B

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Answer:

2.09 or 2 and 9/100

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/2 - 41/100 =

5/2 - 41/100=

250/100 - 41/100=

209/100=

2  and  9/100 Or 2.09

I hope this helped you.

68) Volume of a Bucket: Determine the volume of a cylindrical bucket in cubic inches if the bucket's radius is 5 in.
and the height is 12 in. The formula for the volume of a cylinder is V = yrah. Use the Te key on your calculator.

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Answer:

V = 300[tex]\pi[/tex] in³ or 942.48 in³

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the cylinder volume formula, V = [tex]\pi[/tex]r²h, where r is the radius and h is the height.

Plug in the values and solve:

V = [tex]\pi[/tex](5²)(12)

V = 300[tex]\pi[/tex] in³ or 942.48 in³

A bag contains white,blue and red balls ratio8:3:2 and there are 10 red balls,if 10 white balls and 10 blue balls are removed from the bag.Find the new ratio of the balls.

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Answer:

New ratio ( white,blue and red) = 6:1:2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Old ratio ( white,blue and red) = 8:3:2

Number of red balls = 10

Removed balls = 10 white , 10 blue

Find:

New ratio ( white,blue and red)

Computation:

Assume total number of balls = x

So,

Number of total balls = 2x / 13 = 10

Number of total balls = 65

Number of white balls = 40

Number of blue balls = 15

So,

Number of new white balls = 40 - 10 = 30

Number of new blue balls = 15 - 10 = 5

New ratio ( white,blue and red) = 30 : 5 : 10

New ratio ( white,blue and red) = 6:1:2

The new ratio of the white, blue, and red balls is 6:1:2.

Given to usA bag contains white,blue, and red balls ratio8:3:2 and there are 10 red balls,if 10 white balls and 10 blue balls are removed from the bagPart 1

The balls in the bag are in the ratio 8:3:2, therefore, the balls in the bags are,

white balls = 8x

blue balls = 3x

red balls = 2x =10,

Solving for red balls,

[tex]2x = 10\\x =\dfrac{10}{2}\\x = 5[/tex]

Now, substituting the value of x to know the numbers of balls are,

white balls = 8x

                  [tex]= 8 \times 5\\=40[/tex]

blue balls = 3x

                [tex]= 3\times 5\\=15[/tex]

Part 2

After removing, 10 white balls and 10 blue balls from the bag,

red balls = 10 balls

white balls = 40 balls - 10 balls = 30 balls

blue balls = 15 balls - 10 balls = 5 balls

Dividing all the number of balls by 5,

red balls = 10 balls

[tex]\dfrac{10\ balls}{5} = 2[/tex]

white balls = 30 balls

[tex]\dfrac{30\ balls}{5} = 6[/tex]

blue balls = 5 balls

[tex]\dfrac{5\ balls}{5} = 1[/tex]

Hence, the new ratio of the white, blue, and red balls is 6:1:2.

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Find from the first principle the derivative of 4x² -2with respect to x. Brailiest will be given please hurry​

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Answer:

8x

Step-by-step explanation:

Using differentiation from first principles

f'(x) = [tex]lim_{h>0}[/tex]  [tex]\frac{f(x+h)-f(x)}{h}[/tex]

      = [tex]lim_{h>0}[/tex] [tex]\frac{4(x+h)^2-2-(4x^2-2)}{h}[/tex]

      = [tex]lim_{h>0}[/tex]  [tex]\frac{4x^2+8hx+4h^2-4x^2+2}{h}[/tex]

      = [tex]lim_{h>0}[/tex] [tex]\frac{8hx+4h^2}{h}[/tex]

      = [tex]lim_{h>0}[/tex] [tex]\frac{4h(2x+h)}{h}[/tex] ← cancel the h on numerator/denominator

      = 4(2x)

      = 8x

Answer:

8x

Step-by-step explanation:

Pls I hope this helps

Determine the value of x. 30° 45° 20° 60°

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Answer:

x=30

Step-by-step explanation:

x+2x+3x=180

6x=180

x=180/6=30

Camila llama a cuatro compañeras y les informa sobre una campaña de recoleccion de alimentos. Cada una de estas amigas llama a otras cuatro amigas para contarles sobre la campaña, y luego estas llaman a 4 nuevas amigas.¿cuantas amigas se enteran de este llamado?

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Answer:

El total de amigos que se enteran del es 84 amigos.

Step-by-step explanation:

Camila llama a cuatro acompañantes y les informa sobre una colecta de alimentos. Cada uno de estos amigos llama a otros cuatro amigos para contarles sobre la campaña, y luego llaman a 4 nuevos amigos. ¿Cuántos amigos se enteran de esta llamada?

El número de compañeros que llamó Camila = 4 amigos

Cada uno de los cuatro amigos llamó a otros cuatro amigos para hacer = 4 × 4 = 16 amigos

Cada uno de los dieciséis amigos llamó a otros cuatro amigos para hacer = 16 × 4 = 64 amigos

Por lo tanto, el número total de amigos que se enteran de la llamada para dar información sobre una colecta de alimentos = 4 + 16 + 64 = 84 amigos.

A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed. If the train would have been 6km/h faster, it would have taken 4 hours less than the scheduled time. And, if the train were slower by 6km/h, it would have taken 6 hours more than the scheduled time. Find the length of the journey.

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Answer:Let x km/hr be the speed of train

Let y be the time taken by the train

Distance = speed x time

= x y

To form the first equation let us consider the given information from the question that is If the train had been 6 km/hr faster,it would have taken 4 hours less than the scheduled time.

it clearly says that speed is increased by 6 and time is reduced by 4

So , (x + 6) (y - 4) = x y

x y - 4 x + 6 y - 24 = x y

x y - x y - 4 x + 6 y = 24

- 4 x + 6 y = 24

divided by (-2) => 2 x - 3 y = -12 ----- (1)

To form the second equation let us consider the given information from the question that is If the train were slower by 6km/hr, then it would have taken 6 hours more than the scheduled time.

it clearly says that speed is reduced by 6 and time is increased by 6

So , (x - 6) (y + 6) = x y

x y + 6 x - 6 y - 36 = x y

x y - x y + 6 x - 6 y = 36

6 x - 6 y = 36

divided by (6) => x - y = 6 ----- (2)

2 x - 3 y = -12

(2) x 2 => 2 x - 2 y = 12

(-) (+) (-)

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

- y = -24

y = 24

Now we have to apply the value of y in the first equation to get value of x

Substitute y = 24 in the first equation we get

2 x - 3 (24) = -12

2 x - 72 = -12

2 x = -12 + 72

2 x = 60

x = 60/2

x = 30

Speed of the train = 30 km/hr

Time taken by the train = 24 hours

Distance covered by the train = x y = 30 x 24 = 720 km

Verification:

2 x – 3 y = -12

2(30) - 3(24) = -12

60 - 72 = -12

-12 = -12

X(X + 8) = 9
Algebra 2

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Answer:

x = -9, 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x (x + 8 )= 9

x^2 + 8x = 9

x^2 + 8x - 9 = 0

(x + 9)(x - 1) = 0

x = -9, 1

Hope this helps!

Answer:

x = 3 and x = 0

Step-by-step explanation:

A way to solve is simplifying the given equation:

X^2 + 8x = 9

So

x = 3 and x = 0

3^2 + 8(0) = 9

9 + 0 = 9

9 = 9


In a bag of M&MS there are 4 green, 6 yellow and 8 blue candies. What is the probability of drawing a blue then a green if you replace the candy after the draw?

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Answer:

8/81

Step-by-step explanation:

8/18 x 4/18 = 32/324 = 8/81

The probability of drawing a blue and then a green and replacing the candy after the draw is 8/81.

What is probability?

Probability is defined as the ratio of the number of favorable outcomes to the total number of outcomes in other words the probability is the number that shows the happening of the event.

Probability = Number of favorable outcomes / Number of sample

It is given that in a bag of M&MS there are 4 green, 6 yellow, and 8 blue candies.

The probability for blue = 8/18

The probability for green = 4/18

The probabilities of drawing a blue then green if you replace the candy after the draw will be calculated as below:-

Probability = 8/18 x 4/18

Probability = 32/324

Divide the number 32 by 324 to get the probability.

Probability = 8/81

Therefore, the probability of drawing a blue and then a green and replacing the candy after the draw is 8/81.

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[1, 2], [2, 3], [1, 3], [1, 2, 3]Example k = 2. numbers [1, 2, 3, 4] The array can be partitioned with elements (1, 2) as the first subsequence, and elements [3, 4] as the next subsequence. Therefore return "Yes" Example 2 k 3 numbers [1, 2, 2, 3] There is no way to partition the array into subsequences such that all subsequences are of length 3 and each element in the array occurs in exactly one subsequence. Therefore return "No".Function Description Complete the function partitionArray in the editor below. The function has to return one string denoting the answer. partitionArray has the following parameters: int k an integer int numbers[n]: an array of integers Constraints 1 sns 105 1 s ks n 1 s numbers[] 105 class Result *Complete the 'partitionArray' function below. The function is expected to return a STRING The function accepts following parameters: 1. INTEGER k 2. INTEGER ARRAY numbers public static String partitionArray (int k, Listpublic class Solution In the figure below MNOP is a parallelogram. Which of the following statements can be used toexplain why the shaded triangles are congruent? When a boy pulls his sled with a rope, the rope makes an angle of 70 with the horizontal. If a pull of 20 pounds on the rope is needed to move the sled, what is the horizontal component force?7 lb19 lb20 lb24 lb Question 16Which of the following may not be used when securing a wireless connection? (select multiple answers where appropriate)WEPVPN tunnellingOpen Access PointWPA2WPA2Nahan nah Verify the identity. cos quanity x plus pi divided by two = -sin x Is a non judicial settlement of a case in which the defendant exchanges a guilty plea for judicial concessions and reduced sentences When astronauts are on spacewalks outside of the International Space Station, they must use a communication system with radio waves to be able to talk to each other. Explain why focusing on the difference between sound and light waves After taking off from the landing pad, a helicopter flies 3 miles west, then 2 miles southeast. How far is the helicopter from the landing pad? If someone could explain to that would be very helpful 5* (?)-8= 77Please help me!!! what is the lewis structure for OP(N3)3 Which planet has a greater mass than the combined mass of all the remaining planets and their moons? If two 6-sided dice are rolled, what is theprobability of rolling double 2s? In the United States, many agricultural products (such as corn, wheat, and rice) are subsidized. What are the benefits of subsidizing these products? Instructions: You may select more than one answer. . a) higher prices for consumers and producers b) lower prices for consumers and producers c) higher prices for consumers and lower prices for producers d) lower prices for consumers and higher prices for producers What was one negative result of the Industrial Revolution? How would you describe the diffusion of civilizations in Africa and the Near East? Please answer this correctly without making mistakes Nights and Dragons From the memoir of author Abigail Prynne 1 I sit at my desk listening to thunder growl outside my window. Flashes of light burst through the darkness, and wind races past my window. The thrilling combination of sight and sound conjures up visions of dragons roaring proudly, breathing fire, and soaring across the midnight sky. Dragons first fascinated me when I was a little girl. They have followed me ever since. The magnificent creatures appeared in storybooks I read in the library, paintings I saw in museums, movies I watched in the theater, and the dreams I had in my sleep. By the time I was thirteen, one question consumed me. I wanted to know if dragons ever existed, so I set out on a quest for facts. 2 As I started my research, I discovered many skeptics. Scientists presented evidence to show why dragons could notand did notexist. They explained that it would be impossible for dragons to fly because they would be too big. They laughed at the idea of dragons breathing fire. They pointed out that no other animal has ever done this. They said that if dragons had lived, someone would have found remains somewhere in the world. No bones about it, there were plenty of logical explanations. It would have been easy for me to accept that the only place dragons ever existed was in the imaginations of those who believed. 3 I could have given up, but I thought about my grandmother. She always told me that "people who believe that science is the answer to everything are missing out on everything else." With her words in mind, I searched some more. There were many facts that hinted that dragons may not be fictional. I noticed that cultures across the world all described dragons in similar ways. This was odd because they had no way to communicate with each other. I found dragons mentioned in more than just stories. They appeared in old legal papers, in the travel logs of Marco Polo, and in the Bible. I saw that the Chinese calendar uses a different animal each year. Dragons are included along with eleven real animals. I began to believe it was a real possibility that all of these people were talking about a creature that actually existed. 4 With renewed hope that there was some truth to the legends, I looked for new research. I found that some experts disagreed with popular arguments against dragons. They suggested that a dragon could have four stomachs like a cow. If it created stomach gases like birds, it might create enough to lift itself off the ground. This would give it the ability to fly. If it forced out air when diving toward the earth, it might release gases which could ignite into flame. When the animal died, the stomachs would release strong acids that would dissolve its dead body over time. Biologists backed up these ideas with sketches and models based on known animals. Not everyone agreed with these ideas, but many of the things we accept about dinosaurs and other extinct species started the same way. 5 I doubt we will ever truly know whether dragons existed. There may always be two sides to the fiery debate. Some will say the stories come from active imaginations. Some will believe with all their hearts that the legendary creatures roamed our ancient world. I don't know for certain which side to believe, but the sound and fury of a night like this makes me smile. It rekindles my childhood dreams and keeps the exciting possibility alive. Which sentence from paragraph 4 makes an explicit statement without offering any implicit suggestions? With renewed hope that there was some truth to the legends, I looked for new research. If it created stomach gases like birds, it might create enough to lift itself off the ground. Biologists backed up these ideas with sketches and models based on known animals. If Jim Roller can paint a room in 3 hours while John Brush would take 5 hours, how long will they take if they work together?