Pre-calculus and Functions

Many income tax systems are calculated using a tiered method. under a certain tax law

Many income tax systems are calculated using a tiered method. under a certain tax law

Many income tax systems are calculated using a tiered method. under a certain tax law,  the first $100000 of earnings are subject to a 35% tax, earnings greater than  $100000 and up to $500000 are subject to a 45% tax. Any earnings above $5

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bolbol

Suppose that under continuous compounding of interest, the ef

Suppose that under continuous compounding of interest, the ef

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Suppose that under continuous compounding of interest, the effective rate is 7% per annum. Compute the nominal rate. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

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Mujunyu520

Transforming polar equation to rectangular

Transforming polar equation to rectangular

Transform the polar equation r(1-cos θ )=1 into rectangular form.

Thanks

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chementhusiast

Writing an equation for cosine with several hints given

Writing an equation for cosine with several hints given

I have to write the equation of the cosine wave whose amplitude is 1.5, has a period of 270°, a phase-shift of -60°, and is reflected about the x-axis.

How do I do that?

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chementhusiast

Write an equation that represents a cosine wave

Write an equation that represents a cosine wave

Any general wave will do. Thanks in advance

Also, state the period, phase-shift, and amplitude

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chementhusiast

Using exponent laws to simplify expressions

Using exponent laws to simplify expressions

I'm having a hard time with these, any help would be appreciated

Simplify using the laws of exponents:

a) (x^(p−1) y^2)/(x^(p+4) y^(1−p) )
   
b) ((5a^3)/(25b^3 a^(m−1) )÷a^(n+1)/a^(m+n) )×b^n/a^(m−1)
   
c

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chementhusiast

Converting between polar and rectangular

Converting between polar and rectangular

(a)    5 ∠ 289°   to rectangular coordinates

(b)   (-5,7)    to polar coordinates

Thanks!

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bio_man

Graph one complete cycle for the following function

Graph one complete cycle for the following function

Graph one complete cycle for the following function.

y=-3 sin(2x- π/3)

Calculate the period and phase-shift, and find the coordinates of the y-intercept, starting and end point of the cycle. Label your graph’s amplitude, period

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bio_man

Learning how to find the discriminant of a quadratic and its solutions

Learning how to find the discriminant of a quadratic and its solutions

how do you find the discriminant of a quadratic in standard form? and also find out how many solutions it may have?
Is there any steps or rules to make sure your solutions are reasonable

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bio_man

Is the second equation the result of a valid operation on the first? If so, what is the operation?

Is the second equation the result of a valid operation on the first? If so, what is the operation?

Is the second equation the result of a valid operation on the first? If so, what is the operation?

                                       

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bolbol

How do I solve a linear system by elimination with 3 unknowns?

How do I solve a linear system by elimination with 3 unknowns?

I'm expected to solve:

x+4y+3z=1
2x+5y+4z=4
x-3y-2z=5

And I need to show all my work

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bio_man

Setting up linear equations

Setting up linear equations

The question asks:

A distributor has two gasohol blends: one that contains 5.00% alcohol and another with 11.0% alcohol. How many gallons of each must be mixed to make 500 gal of gasohol containing 9.50% alcohol?

Thanks!

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bio_man

How do i solve a system of equations with variables in the denominator?

How do i solve a system of equations with variables in the denominator?

I need to find the solution to something like this manually

2/5x + 5/6y = 15
2/5x - 3/4y = -5

It has to be done by hand

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bolbol

Calculating Resultant Force with two Vectors

Calculating Resultant Force with two Vectors

I work at a utility company and we often have to calculate resultant force on our distribution lines. Example... If I have a force pulling against a utility pole at 90 degrees and a force pulling against the same pole at 315 degrees (500lbs and 700lb

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bio_man

The acceleration due to gravity is inversely proportional to the square

The acceleration due to gravity is inversely proportional to the square

The acceleration due to gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the centre of Earth. The acceleration due to gravity for a satellite orbiting 7000 km above the centre of Earth is 8.2 m/s^2.

a) write a formula

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bio_man

Equivalent Trigonometric Expressions

Equivalent Trigonometric Expressions

Given that \(\cot \left(\frac{2\pi }{7}\right)=\tan z\ \), first express \(\frac{2\pi }{7}\) as a difference between \(\frac{\pi }{2}\) and an angle, and then apply a cofunction identity to determine th

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bio_man

Solving logarithmic equations

Solving logarithmic equations

8^3x+1 = 64^2x

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Madresa

Long division, synthetic division

Long division, synthetic division

2x^3-4x+7 divided by (2x-1)
If doing synthetic division how do you know when you add or subtract after you multiply the first number?

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bio_man

Solving logarithmic equations

Solving logarithmic equations

Log of base 2 (2x+4) - log of base 2 (x-1)= 3

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bio_man

Solving logarithmic equations

Solving logarithmic equations

Log of base 3 4x + log of base 3 5 - log of base 3  2= 4

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bio_man

Solving logarithmic equations

Solving logarithmic equations

Log of base 4 (x+2) + log of base 4 (x-3)=2

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bio_man

Solving logarithmic equations

Solving logarithmic equations

2^x - 2^-x = 4

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bio_man

Solving logarithmic equations

Solving logarithmic equations

2(27)^x = 9^x+1

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bio_man

Solving logarithmic equations

Solving logarithmic equations

3(2)^x = 18^X-1

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bio_man

To find the limit of a function with two variables by epsilon delta method

To find the limit of a function with two variables by epsilon delta method

Plz help me find the Limit of f(x,y)= (x^2-y^2)/(x^2+y^2)  as (x, y)  tend to (0,0) by epsilon delta method with a detailed solution.

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Copernicus711

Simplify Help

Simplify Help

\(\left[4\sqrt{x}^2-1\right]\cdot 2\sqrt{x}\)

Distribute the 2 to the two terms inside the brackets

\(4\sqrt{x}^2\cdot 2\sqrt{x}-2\sqrt{x}\)

\(8x\sqrt{x}-2\sqrt{x}\)

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bio_man

What does implicit and explicit mean? And can someone solve these for me and explain them?

What does implicit and explicit mean? And can someone solve these for me and explain them?

What does implicit and explicit mean? Also can you help me use these terms to solve these following questions?
1) y= 5x-8
2)3x^2+2y^2=0

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bio_man

Using the Pythagorean identity, when it applies?

Using the Pythagorean identity, when it applies?

I know:

\(\sin ^2x+\cos ^2x=1\)

but what about:

\(\sin ^23x+\cos ^23x=1\)

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bio_man

Could some explain to me how inequalities with absolutes are solved?

Could some explain to me how inequalities with absolutes are solved?

We have an assignment and I'm completely lost. I think my teacher's to blame. Any tutorial headed my way will help tremendously

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bio_man

Sketching Cubic Function (Help needed!)

Sketching Cubic Function (Help needed!)

The function f(x) is a cubic function given by:

\(f\left(x\right)=-\left(x-2\right)^3\)

a) Factor f(x)
b) Find all zeros of f(x) and their multiplicity
c) Find the domain and range of f(x)

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getdh

Factor by grouping examples

Factor by grouping examples

#9:   \(x^2+y^2+2xy-4\)

Rearrange

\(x^2+2xy+y^2-4\)

Factor the first three terms as your would a quadratic trinomial by trial and error [math=inline

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Durham_College

An open box is to be made from a rectangular piece of material 9 in. 12 in. by cutting equal square

An open box is to be made from a rectangular piece of material 9 in. 12 in. by cutting equal square

Please see the attachments

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bio_man

Find all points of intersection of the graphs of and .

Find all points of intersection of the graphs of and .

please see the attachments

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bio_man

1. Find the domain of f(x)=1/sqrt(3+2x)

1. Find the domain of f(x)=1/sqrt(3+2x)

1. Find the domain of  f(x)=1/sqrt(3+2x)
2. If f(x)=1-x^2 and g(x)=1/sqrt x, find (f*g)(x)
3. An open box is to be made from a rectangular piece of material 9 in.  12 in. by cutting equal squares from each corner and turning up th

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duddy

Trigonometric equations

Trigonometric equations

Hello ..
How do you do this trig. equation problem ?
1. csc^2xsin2x=csc^2-2cot^2x
2. 2sinxcosx=secx
TIA..

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duddy

L.P.​ Model: Maximize Z equals = 4 4X plus + 6 6Y Subject​ to: 1 1X plus + 2 2Y less than or ...

L.P.​ Model: Maximize Z equals = 4 4X plus + 6 6Y Subject​ to: 1 1X plus + 2 2Y less than or ...

L.P.​ Model:






Maximize

Z
equals
=
4
4X
plus
+
6
6Y

Subject​ to:


1
1X
plus
+
2
2Y
less than or equals

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bio_man

Factoring 6xΔx + 3Δx²

Factoring 6xΔx + 3Δx²

In reference to: https://youtu.be/AJhRNwDLauI?t=218

6xΔx + 3Δx²

What is in common is 3 AND Δx.

6xΔx + 3Δx²

\(\therefore\) 3Δx ( 2x

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ryann

Determine the vertex and the direction of opening for each quadratic function. Then state the number ...

Determine the vertex and the direction of opening for each quadratic function. Then state the number ...

 QUESTION: Determine the vertex and the direction of opening for each quadratic function. Then state the number of zeros.
d) f(x) = 3(x +2)^2
I didn't understand the zeros part, the textbook said that there is 1 zero, but the zero is -

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bio_man

For what values of k will the function f(x) = kx^2 -4x+ k have no zeros?

For what values of k will the function f(x) = kx^2 -4x+ k have no zeros?

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bio_man

Consider f(x) = -2x^2 + 3x - 1 c) Graph f^-1 (x) for y ≥ 0.75.

Consider f(x) = -2x^2 + 3x - 1 c) Graph f^-1 (x) for y ≥ 0.75.

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