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All work must be shown for each problem. Must be in APA format.
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Instructions:
- Complete all problems with detailed work shown for each one.
- Format all responses following the APA style guidelines.
- The assignment is due by February 23, 2014, at 12 pm EST.
- Ensure your answers are clear, organized, and demonstrate understanding of the concepts involved.
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Introduction
Mathematics is a fundamental subject that encompasses a wide range of concepts and skills, including algebra, exponents, scientific notation, and problem-solving strategies. Mastery of these topics requires not only computing correct answers but also showing all work clearly and following proper formatting standards such as APA. This paper provides solutions to a series of algebraic problems, illustrating steps for simplification, classification, evaluation, scientific notation, and basic operations, all presented adhering to APA-style formatting.
Problem 1: Simplify \(\frac{6b}{3}\)
To simplify \(\frac{6b}{3}\), we divide numerator and denominator by 3:
\[
\frac{6b}{3} = 2b
\]
Thus, the simplified expression is 2b.
Problem 2 & 4: Classify the following as monomial, binomial, or trinomial
- \(4x^2 - 3xy + y\): This expression contains three terms, so it is a trinomial.
- \(y^7 + y^6 + 8y^5\): Similarly, three terms, so it is a trinomial.
Problem 3: Write in descending order and give the degree
- \(7x^3 + 10x^4\): Arranged in descending order: \(10x^4 + 7x^3\).
The degree of the polynomial is 4 (highest exponent).
Problem 5: Evaluate \(-x^2 - 10x - 6\) for \(x=3\)
Substitute \(x=3\):
\[
-(3)^2 - 10(3) - 6 = -9 - 30 - 6 = -45
\]
Problem 6: True or False?
"The degree of a trinomial is never 4."
False. A trinomial can have a degree of 4 if the highest exponent among its terms is 4, such as in \(x^4 + 2x^2 + x\).
Problem 7: Evaluate \(8x\) (assuming \(x \neq 0\))
Since \(x\) is unspecified, the expression remains \(8x\). Without a specific value for \(x\), it cannot be calculated further.
Problem 8: Simplify \(-x^2 - 10x - 6\)
Refer to Problem 5; this expression is already simplified in standard polynomial form.
Problem 9: Express the number in scientific notation: 49,600,000 m
Scientific notation:
\[
4.96 \times 10^7 \text{ meters}
\]
Problem 10: Perform calculations and express results in scientific notation
Suppose the calculation involves multiplying or dividing numbers in scientific notation (specific numbers not provided). For example, multiplying \(3.2 \times 10^3\) by \(4.5 \times 10^2\):
\[
(3.2 \times 10^3) \times (4.5 \times 10^2) = (3.2 \times 4.5) \times 10^{3+2} = 14.4 \times 10^5 = 1.44 \times 10^6
\]
Problem 11: Calculate light travel time from star to planet
Given:
\[
\text{Distance} = 7.4 \times 10^{18} \text{ meters}
\]
and
\[
\text{Speed of light} = 10^{16} \text{ meters/year}
\]
Time \(t\) is given by:
\[
t = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{7.4 \times 10^{18}}{10^{16}} = 7.4 \times 10^{2} = 740 \text{ years}
\]
Problem 12: Add polynomials
\[
(6m^2 - 2m - 4) + (10m^2 + 3m - 6) = (6m^2 + 10m^2) + (-2m + 3m) + (-4 - 6) = 16m^2 + m - 10
\]
Problem 13: Remove parentheses and simplify
\[
7y - (-10y - 9x) = 7y + 10y + 9x = 17y + 9x
\]
Problem 14: Subtract polynomials
\[
(10d^2 - 3d + 7) - (4d^2 + 9d - 10) = (10d^2 - 4d^2) + (-3d - 9d) + (7 + 10) = 6d^2 - 12d + 17
\]
Problem 15: Complex polynomial operation
\[
[(6y^2 + 2y - 2) - (- y^2 - 10 y + 2)] - (-4 y^2 + 3 y + c)
\]
Working step by step:
\[
(6y^2 + 2y - 2) + y^2 + 10 y - 2 = (6y^2 + y^2) + (2y + 10 y) + (-2 - 2) = 7 y^2 + 12 y - 4
\]
Then subtract:
\[
(7 y^2 + 12 y - 4) + 4 y^2 - 3 y - c = (7 y^2 + 4 y^2) + (12 y - 3 y) + (-4 - c) = 11 y^2 + 9 y - 4 - c
\]
Problem 16: Population model
The total population at year \(t\) is the sum of the town's population \(P_{town} = 102t^2 - 225t + 3090\) and the surrounding county's population \(P_{county} = 125t^2 + 72t + 4978\).
Total population:
\[
P_{total} = (102t^2 - 225t + 3090) + (125t^2 + 72t + 4978) = (102t^2 + 125t^2) + (-225t + 72t) + (3090 + 4978) = 227 t^2 - 153 t + 8068
\]
for \(t = 0, 1, 2, ..., 7\) (for years 1990 to 1997).
Problem 17: Multiply
- \(-6x \times -4x = 24x^2\)
- \((5m - 3)(4m + c)\):
\[
5m \times 4m = 20m^2 \\
5m \times c = 5 c m \\
-3 \times 4m = -12 m \\
-3 \times c = -3 c \\
\]
Final expression:
\[
20m^2 + 5 c m - 12 m - 3 c
\]
- \(-4x \times -c\):
\[
4 c x
\]
Problem 18: Divide
Suppose dividing \(25\) by a number \(d\):
\[
\frac{25}{d}
\]
or if dividing polynomials, specify polynomial division.
Problem 19: Write \(7.7 \times 10^8\) in standard notation
\[
770,000,000
\]
Problem 20: Evaluate \(4x^0\)
Since \(x^0 = 1\),
\[
4 \times 1 = 4
\]
Problem 21: Simplify \(x^{-7} / y^-\)
Assuming the expression is \(\frac{x^{-7}}{y^{-1}}\), then:
\[
x^{-7} \times y^{1} = y \times x^{-7}
\]
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Conclusion
This collection of mathematical problems demonstrates fundamental skills in algebra, including polynomial operations, exponents, scientific notation, and contextual modeling. Properly showing each step ensures clarity and aligns with APA formatting standards, emphasizing the importance of organized presentation and detailed work in academic calculations. Mastery of these concepts is essential for success in more advanced mathematics and related disciplines.
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