Problem 71
Write each word statement as an equation. Use \(x\) as the variable. Find all solutions from the set \(\\{2,4,6,8,10\\} .\) See Example 5 One more than twice a number is \(5 .\)
Problem 72
Perform each indicated operation. $$ (9-3)-15 $$
Problem 73
Insert one pair of parentheses so that the left side of each equation is equal to the right side. $$ 10-7-3=6 $$
Problem 82
Perform each indicated operation. $$ \left(-\frac{3}{8}-\frac{2}{3}\right)-\left(-\frac{9}{8}-3\right) $$
Problem 83
Perform each indicated operation. $$ \left(-\frac{1}{2}+0.25\right)-\left(-\frac{3}{4}+0.75\right) $$
Problem 85
Write each word statement in symbols. Fifteen is equal to five plus ten.
Problem 95
Write each statement with the inequality symbol reversed while keeping the same meaning. $$ 2.5 \geq 1.3 $$
Problem 96
Write a numerical expression for each phrase and simplify. The sum of \(-7\) and \(-13,\) increased by 14
Problem 98
Solve each problem. Two sockets in a socket wrench set have measures of \(\frac{9}{16}\) in. and \(\frac{3}{8}\) in. What is the difference between these two measures?
Problem 99
Write a numerical expression for each phrase and simplify. See Examples 7 and \(8 .\) The product of 12 and the difference between 9 and \(-8\)