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Chapter 0: Problem 84
Perform the indicated operations. Simplify the result, if possible. $$\frac{1}{x^{2}-2 x-8} \div\left(\frac{1}{x-4}-\frac{1}{x+2}\right)$$
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Exercises \(142-144\) will help you prepare for the material covered in the next section. $$\text { Multiply: }\left(2 x^{3} y^{2}\right)\left(5 x^{4} y^{7}\right)$$
Perform the indicated operations. Simplify the result, if possible. $$\left(\frac{2 x+3}{x+1} \cdot \frac{x^{2}+4 x-5}{2 x^{2}+x-3}\right)-\frac{2}{x+2}$$
Use the strategy for solving word problems, modeling the verbal conditions of the problem with a linear inequality. A company manufactures and sells personalized stationery. The weekly fixed cost is \(\$ 3000\) and it costs \(\$ 3,00\) to produce cach package of stationery. The selling price is \(\$ 5.50\) per package. How many packages of stationery must be produced and sold each week for the company to generate a profit?
Determine whether each statement makes sense or does not make sense, and explain your reasoning. I'll win the contest if I can complete the crossword puzzle in 20 minutes plus or minus 5 minutes, so my winning time, \(x,\) is modeled by \(|x-20| \leq 5\)
Use the strategy for solving word problems, modeling the verbal conditions of the problem with a linear inequality. To earn an A in a course, you must have a final average of at least \(90 \% .\) On the first four examinations, you have grades of \(86 \%, 88 \%, 92 \%,\) and \(84 \% .\) If the final examination counts as two grades, what must you get on the final to earn an A in the course?
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