Problem 75
In what situations would scientific notation be more convenient than standard notation?
Problem 75
Distinguish among dividend, divisor, quotient, and remainder.
Problem 76
How would you check the results of a division?
Problem 80
Give an example of a polynomial that is \(\ldots\) not a monomial, a binomial, or a trinomial
Problem 88
Give the degree of each polynomial. $$-25$$
Problem 89
Perform the operations. $$3\left(x y^{2}+y^{2}\right)-2\left(x y^{2}-4 y^{2}+y^{3}\right)+2\left(y^{3}+y^{2}\right)$$
Problem 102
Describe how to classify a polynomial as a monomial, a binomial, a trinomial, or none of these.
Problem 120
Two square sheets of cardboard used for making book covers differ in area by 44 square inches. An edge of the larger square is 2 inches greater than an edge of the smaller square. Find the length of an edge of the smaller square.
Problem 130
The probability that a couple will have \(n\) baby boys in a row is given by the formula \(\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{n}\). Find the probability that a couple will have four baby boys in a row.
Problem 134
If \(P\) dollars are invested at a rate \(r\), compounded annually, it will grow to \(A\) dollars in \(t\) years according to the formula $$A=P(1+r)^{t}$$ Guess the answer to the following question. Then use a calculator to find the correct answer. Were you close? If the value of \(1_{c}\) is to double every day, what will the penny be worth after 31 days?