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#101 2011-04-26 15:20:13
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Re: Algebra word problems
Thank you!
5/6 (6y -1) _> 6/5 (5y-3)
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#102 2011-04-26 15:37:30
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I have to go back to school tomorrow. I go full time three days a week and it seems like a long time. I wish the clock would stop and let me catch up.
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#103 2011-04-26 15:51:37
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Re: Algebra word problems
Hi;
Try that one and do not try anything else. Come back and tell me what happened.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#104 2011-04-26 16:08:28
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A message popped up:
To solve the inequality, you need to get y alone on the left side by using the addition and multiplication properties of inequality.
Strange problem.
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#105 2011-04-26 16:10:12
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Re: Algebra word problems
Try this, sometimes they want the -infinity to be an open interval.
Oh, wait they probably do not want interval notation.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#106 2011-04-26 16:26:05
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It says: The solution set in interval notation is_____ _____. So they want it in interval notation.
So if I change the bracket, it will work ya think?
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#107 2011-04-26 16:29:04
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Re: Algebra word problems
Yes, that is the correct answer.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#108 2011-04-26 16:37:21
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Re: Algebra word problems
It took nicely. Thank you!
Solve the inequality, giving its solution set in both interval and graph forms. (i can do the graph.)
-7 (z - 6)> 3z - 8
(Simplify your answers. Type an integer or a decimal when needed)
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#109 2011-04-26 16:52:21
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Re: Algebra word problems
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#110 2011-04-26 17:00:04
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Re: Algebra word problems
Thank you so much.
Solve the inequality, giving its solution set in both interval and graph forms.
5k-4/-9 >4
The solution set in interval form is (___, ___)
I noticed earlier the instructor gave the class Geometry homework, for the last week of classes. Now, that will be hit or miss. I have never taken it before. I'm also working on that finance project in there. My calculator has been busy all night. LOL
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#111 2011-04-26 17:06:00
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Re: Algebra word problems
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#112 2011-04-26 17:25:42
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Hello, here is the message that popped up with that one:
"Neither end of the intervals is correct. Eliminate fractions by multiplying both sides of the inequality by a common denominator. Use the multiplication property inequality in the form k> constant or k< constant."
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#113 2011-04-26 17:33:00
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Re: Algebra word problems
Is this the problem?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#114 2011-04-26 17:38:40
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yes. 5k - 4 is the numerator (so to speak)
5k - 4
_______ >4
-9
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#115 2011-04-26 17:46:43
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Re: Algebra word problems
That is a different problem then
Which is how I read your post. Here is the new answer.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#116 2011-04-26 17:56:53
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the left side is correct. It says the right one is not.
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#117 2011-04-26 17:59:19
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Re: Algebra word problems
Have you given me the correct problem?
This is what you wrote:
Typo , Typo , Typo!!!!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#118 2011-04-26 18:05:32
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yes, it is probably the way i typed it in. I have one more try.
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#119 2011-04-26 18:07:42
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Typo, Typo, Typo!!!!!!!
Where did I get that 4 from???!!!!
I guess I am getting old.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#120 2011-04-26 18:08:09
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Re: Algebra word problems
It switched on me.
5k - 2
________ >2
-4
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#121 2011-04-26 18:08:51
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Re: Algebra word problems
Did you see my answer up above?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#122 2011-04-26 18:10:57
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I missed it. It gave me a new one. I wish I had seen it.
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#123 2011-04-26 18:13:49
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Re: Algebra word problems
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#124 2011-04-26 18:27:35
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It won't take it. I have no idea why not. It gave no reason. It just said try again. One more try left.
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#125 2011-04-26 18:29:27
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Re: Algebra word problems
Is the problem correct? Please look at post # 123
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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