Elementary Algebra

By: Wade Ellis Denny Burzynski

Elementary Algebra

By: Wade Ellis Denny Burzynski

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Rice University, Houston, Texas

2008

Wade Ellis , Denny Burzynski

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Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 Arithmetic Review 1.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.2 Factors, Products, and Exponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.3 Prime Factorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1.4 The Least Common Multiple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1.5 Equivalent Fractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 1.6 Operations with Fractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 1.7 Decimal Fractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 1.8 Percent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

2 Basic Properties of Real Numbers 2.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 2.2 Symbols and Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 2.3 The Real Number Line and the Real Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 2.4 Properties of the Real Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 2.5 Exponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 2.6 Rules of Exponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 2.7 The Power Rules for Exponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 2.8 Summary of Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 2.9 Exercise Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 2.10 Prociency Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

3 Basic Operations with Real Numbers 3.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 3.2 Signed Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 3.3 Absolute Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 3.4 Addition of Signed Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 3.5 Subtraction of Signed Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 3.6 Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 3.7 Negative Exponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 3.8 Scientic Notation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 3.9 Summary of Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 3.10 Exercise Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 3.11 Prociency Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

4 Algebraic Expressions and Equations 4.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 4.2 Algebraic Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 4.3 Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 4.4 Classication of Expressions and Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 4.5 Combining Polynomials Using Addition and Subtraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 4.6 Combining Polynomials Using Multiplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 4.7 Special Binomial Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 4.8 Terminology Associated with Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 4.9 Summary of Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

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Exercise Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Prociency Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

5 Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities 5.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 5.2 Solving Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 5.3 Solving Equations of the Form ax=b and x/a=b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 5.4 Further Techniques in Equation Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 5.5 Application I - Translating from Verbal to Mathetical Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 5.6 Application II - Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 5.7 Linear inequalities in One Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 5.8 Linear Equations in Two Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 322 5.9 Summary of Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 5.10 Exercise Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 5.11 Prociency Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

6 Factoring Polynomials 6.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 6.2 Finding the factors of a Monomial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 6.3 Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 6.4 The Greatest Common Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 6.5 Factoring by Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 6.6 Factoring Two Special Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 6.7 Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coecient 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 6.8 Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coecient Other Than 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 6.9 Summary of Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 6.10 Exercise Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 6.11 Prociency Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

7 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in One and Two Variables 7.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 7.2 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 7.3 Plotting Points in the Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 7.4 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 7.5 The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 7.6 Graphing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464 7.7 Finding the Equation of a Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 7.8 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 7.9 Summary of Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 7.10 Exercise Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498 7.11 Prociency Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513

8 Rational Expressions 8.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545 8.2 Rational Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546 8.3 Reducing Rational Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553 8.4 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 8.5 Building Rational Expressions and the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568 8.6 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581

8.7 Rational Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 8.8 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 8.9 Complex Rational Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610 8.10 Dividing Polynomials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618 8.11 Summary of Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 628 8.12 Exercise Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 629 8.13 Prociency Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 638

9 Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations 9.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659 9.2 Square Root Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660 9.3 Simplifying Square Root Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 669 9.4 Multiplication of Square Root Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677 9.5 Division of Square Root Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684 9.6 Addition and Subtraction of Square Root Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691 9.7 Square Root Equations with Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 699 9.8 Summary of Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 704 9.9 Exercise Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706 9.10 Prociency Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713

10 Quadratic Equations 10.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729 10.2 Solving Quadratic Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 10.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735 10.4 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Extraction of Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742 10.5 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Completing the Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 749 10.6 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 756 10.7 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764 10.8 Graphing Quadratic Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 775 10.9 Summary of Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 788 10.10 Exercise Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 789 10.11 Prociency Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 798

11 Systems of Linear Equations 11.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817 11.2 Solutions by Graphing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817 11.3 Elimination by Substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828 11.4 Elimination by Addition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 836 11.5 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845 11.6 Summary of Key Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851 11.7 Exercise Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 852 11.8 Prociency Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 857

12 Appendix 12.1 Table of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 867 12.2 Properties of Real Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 868 12.3 Important and Useful Rules/Formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 869 12.4 The 5-Step Method of Solving Applied Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 869 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ??

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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 871 Attributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 875

Preface

Elementary Algebra is a work text that covers the traditional topics studied in a modern elementary algebra course. It is intended for students who: 1. Have no exposure to elementary algebra, 2. Have had a previously unpleasant experience with elementary algebra, or 3. Need to review algebraic concepts and techniques. Use of this book will help the student develop the insight and intuition necessary to master algebraic techniques and manipulative skills. The text is written to promote problem-solving ability so that the student has the maximum opportunity to see that the concepts and techniques are logically based and to be comfortable enough with these concepts to know when and how to use them in subsequent sections, courses, and non-classroom situations. Intuition and understanding are some of the keys to creativity; we believe that the material presented will help make these keys available to the student. This text can be used in standard lecture or self-paced classes. To help students meet these objectives and to make the study of algebra a pleasant and rewarding experience, Elementary Algebra is organized as follows.

Pedagogical Features
The work text format gives the student space to practice algebraic skills with ready reference to sample problems. The chapters are divided into sections, and each section is a complete treatment of a particular topic, which includes the following features:

Section Overview Sample Sets Practice Sets Section Exercises Exercises for Review

The chapters begin with

Objectives and end with a Summary of Key Concepts, an Exercise Supplement, and a Prociency Exam. Objectives
Each chapter begins with a set of objectives identifying the material to be covered. Each section begins with an overview that repeats the objectives for that particular section. Sections are divided into subsections that correspond to the section objectives, which makes for easier reading.

Sample Sets
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1. They serve as a representation to be imitated, which we believe will foster understanding of algebra concepts and provide experience with algebraic techniques. 2. Sample Sets also serve as a preliminary representation of problem-solving techniques that may be used to solve more general and more complicated problems. The examples have been carefully chosen to illustrate and develop concepts and techniques in the most instructive, easily remembered way. Concepts and techniques preceding the examples are introduced at a level below that normally used in similar texts and are thoroughly explained, assuming little previous knowledge.

Practice Set
A parallel Practice Set follows each Sample Set, which reinforces the concepts just learned. The answers to all Practice Sets are displayed with the question when viewing this content online, or at the end of the chapter in the print version.

Section Exercises

The exercises at the end of each section are graded in terms of diculty, although they are not grouped into categories. There are an ample number of problems; after working through the exercises, the student will be capable of solving a variety of challenging problems. The problems are paired so that the odd-numbered problems are equivalent in kind and diculty to the even-numbered problems. Answers to the odd-numbered problems are provided with the exercise when viewed online, or at the back of the chapter in the print version.

Exercises for Review

easy reference.

This section consists of problems that form a cumulative review of the material covered in the preceding sections of the text and is not limited to material in that chapter. The exercises are keyed by section for

Summary of Key Concepts

A summary of the important ideas and formulas used throughout the chapter is included at the end of each chapter. More than just a list of terms, the summary is a valuable tool that reinforces concepts in preparation for the Prociency Exam at the end of the chapter, as well as future exams. The summary keys each item to the section of the text where it is discussed.

Exercise Supplement

In addition to numerous section exercises, each chapter includes approximately 100 supplemental problems, which are referenced by section. Answers to the odd-numbered problems are included with the problems when viewed online and in the back of the chapter in the print version.

Prociency Exam

Each chapter ends with a Prociency Exam that can serve as a chapter review or a chapter evaluation. The prociency Exam is keyed to sections, which enables the student to refer back to the text for assistance. Answers to all Prociency Exam problems are included with the exercises when viewed online, or in the back of the chapter in the print version.

Content
The writing style is informal and friendly, oering a no-nonsense, straightforward approach to algebra. We have made a deliberate eort not to write another text that minimizes the use of words because we believe that students can be study algebraic concepts and understand algebraic techniques by using words

and

symbols rather than symbols alone. It has been our experience that students at the elementary level are not experienced enough with mathematics to understand symbolic explanations alone; they also need to read the explanation. We have taken great care to present concepts and techniques so they are understandable and easily remembered. After concepts have been developed, students are warned about common pitfalls.

Arithmetic Review
This chapter contains many examples of arithmetic techniques that are used directly or indirectly in algebra. Since the chapter is intended as a review, the problem-solving techniques are presented without being developed. Therefore, no work space is provided, nor does the chapter contain all of the pedagogical features of the text. As a review, this chapter can be assigned at the discretion of the instructor and can also be a valuable reference tool for the student.

Basic Properties of Real Numbers

The symbols, notations, and properties of numbers that form the basis of algebra, as well as exponents and the rules of exponents, are introduced in Basic Properties of Real Numbers. Each property of real numbers and the rules of exponents are expressed both symbolically and literally. Literal explanations are included because symbolic explanations alone may be dicult for a student to interpret.

Basic Operations with Real Numbers

The basic operations with real numbers are presented in this chapter. the meaning of The concept of absolute value is discussed both geometrically and symbolically. The geometric presentation oers a visual understanding of

| x |.

The symbolic presentation includes a literal explanation of how to use the denition.

Negative exponents are developed, using reciprocals and the rules of exponents the student has already learned. Scientic notation is also included, using unique and real-life examples.

Algebraic Expressions and Equations

Operations with algebraic expressions and numerical evaluations are introduced in Algebraic Expressions and Equations. Coecients are described rather than merely dened. Special binomial products have both literal symbolic explanation and since they occur so frequently in mathematics, we have been careful to help the student remember them. In each example problem, the student is talked through the symbolic form.

Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

In this chapter, the emphasis is on the mechanics of equation solving, which clearly explains how to isolate a variable. The goal is to help the student feel more comfortable with solving applied problems. Ample opportunity is provided for the student to practice translating words to symbols, which is an important part of the Five-Step Method of solving applied problems (discussed in Section 5.6 and Section 5.7).

Factoring Polynomials
Factoring is an essential skill for success in algebra and higher level mathematics courses. Therefore, we have taken great care in developing the student's understanding of the factorization process. The technique is consistently illustrated by displaying an empty set of parentheses and describing the thought process used to discover the terms that are to be placed inside the parentheses. The factoring scheme for special products is presented with both verbal and symbolic descriptions, since not all students can interpret symbolic descriptions alone. Two techniques, the standard trial and error method, and the collect and discard method (a method similar to the ac method), are presented for factoring trinomials with leading coecients dierent from 1.

Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in One and Two Variables

In this chapter the student is shown how graphs provide information that is not always evident from the equation alone. The chapter begins by establishing the relationship between the variables in an equation, the number of coordinate axes necessary to construct the graph, and the spatial dimension of both the

coordinate system and the graph.

Interpretation of graphs is also emphasized throughout the chapter,

beginning with the plotting of points. The slope formula is fully developed, progressing from verbal phrases to mathematical expressions. The expressions are then formed into an equation by explicitly stating that a ratio is a comparison of two quantities of the same type (e.g., distance, weight, or money). This approach benets students who take future courses that use graphs to display information. The student is shown how to graph lines using the intercept method, the table method, and the slopeintercept method, as well as how to distinguish, by inspection, oblique and horizontal/vertical lines.

Rational Expressions
A detailed study of arithmetic operations with rational expressions is presented in this chapter, beginning with the denition of a rational expression and then proceeding immediately to a discussion of the domain. The process of reducing a rational expression and illustrations of multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting rational expressions are also included. Since the operations of addition and subtraction can cause the most diculty, they are given particular attention. We have tried to make the written explanation of the examples clearer by using a freeze frame approach. The ve-step method of solving applied problems is included in this chapter to show the problem-solving approach to number problems, work problems, and geometry problems. The chapter also illustrates simplication of complex rational expressions, using the combine-divide method and the LCD-multiply-divide method.

Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations

The distinction between the principal square root of the number number

x,

x,

x, and the secondary square root of the

x,

is made by explanation and by example. The simplication of radical expressions that both

involve and do not involve fractions is shown in many detailed examples; this is followed by an explanation of how and why radicals are eliminated from the denominator of a radical expression. Real-life applications of radical equations have been included, such as problems involving daily output, daily sales, electronic resonance frequency, and kinetic energy.

Quadratic Equations
Methods of solving quadratic equations as well as the logic underlying each method are discussed. Factoring, extraction of roots, completing the square, and the quadratic formula are carefully developed. factor property of real numbers is reintroduced. based on the standard parabola, method. The zeroThe chapter also includes graphs of quadratic equations

y = x2 ,

and applied problems from the areas of manufacturing, population,

physics, geometry, mathematics (number and volumes), and astronomy, which are solved using the ve-step

Systems of Linear Equations

Beginning with the graphical solution of systems, this chapter includes an interpretation of independent, inconsistent, and dependent systems and examples to illustrate the applications for these systems. The substitution method and the addition method of solving a system by elimination are explained, noting when to use each method. The ve-step method is again used to illustrate the solutions of value and rate problems (coin and mixture problems), using drawings that correspond to the actual solution.

Acknowledgments

Many extraordinarily talented people are responsible for helping to create this text. We wish to acknowledge the eorts and skills of the following mathematicians. Their contributions have been invaluable. Jerald T. Ball, Chabot College Ron L. Bohuslov, College of Alameda Anita Buker, Miami-Dade Community College Ann Bretscher, University of Georgia Loren Gaither, Paul D. Camp Community College John Gordon, Georgia State University Patricia Hauss, Arapahoe Community College Jean Holton, Tidewater Community College Katherine Huppler, St. Cloud State University Bruce Jacobs, Laney College Donald R. Johnson, Scottsdate Community College John Lenhert, Long Beach Community College Roland E. Lentz, Mankato State University Jean Moran, Donnelley College Patricia Morgan, San Diego State University Charles Peselnick, Devry Institute of Technology Mazina S. Porter, Paul D. Camp Community College David Price, Tarrant County Junior College Harvey Reynolds, Golden West College J. Doug Richey, Northeast Texas Community College Joyce L. Riseberg, Montgomery College Mark Saks, Community College of Philadelphia Nancy Wadlington Spears, Everett Community College Molly Sumner, Pikes Peak Community College Ian Walton, Mission College Elizabeth M. Wayt, Tennessee State University John Whitcomb, University of North Dakota Special thanks to the following individuals for their careful accuracy reviews of manuscript, galleys, and page proofs: Steve Blasberg, West Valley College; Wade Ellis Sr., University of Michigan; John R. Martin, Tarrant County Junior College; Jane Ellis, Amy Miller, and Guy Sanders, Branham High School for their help. Our sincere thanks to Debbie Wiedemann for her encouragement, suggestions concerning psychobiological examples, proofreading much of the manuscript, and typing many of the section exercises; Sandi Wiedermann for collating the annotated reviews, counting the examples and exercises, and her untiring use of "white-out"; and Jane Ellis for solving and typing all the exercise solutions.

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We thank the following people for their excellent work on the various ancillary items that accompanied the original release of Elementary Algebra (not currently included with the Connexions version): Jane Ellis (Instructor's Manual); John R. Martin, Tarrant County Junior College (Student Solutions Manual and Study Guide); Virginia Hamilton, Shawnee State University (Computerized Test Bank); Patricia Morgan, San Diego State University (Prepared Tests); and George W. Bergeman, Northern Virginia Community College (MAXIS Interactive Software). We also wish to thank the talented people at Saunders College Publishing whose eorts made this text run smoothly and less painfully than we had imagined. Our particular thanks to Bob Stern, Mathematics Editor; Ellen Newman, Developmental Editor; and Janet B. Nuciforo, Project Editor. Their guidance, suggestions, open minds to our suggestions and concerns, and encouragement have been extraordinarily helpful. Although there were times we thought we might be permanently damaged from rereading and rewriting, their eorts have improved this text immensely. It is a pleasure to work with such high-quality professionals.

Denny Burzynski Wade Ellis, Jr.

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Chapter 1
Arithmetic Review

1.1 Objectives1
This chapter contains many examples of arithmetic techniques that are used directly or indirectly in algebra. Since the chapter is intended as a review, the problem-solving techniques are presented without being developed. If you would like a quick review of arithmetic before attempting the study of algebra, this chapter is recommended reading. If you feel your arithmetic skills are pretty good, then move on to Basic Properties of Real Numbers (Section 2.1). However you feel, do not hesitate to use this chapter as a

of arithmetic techniques.
to work out the problems.

quick reference

The other chapters include Practice Sets paired with Sample Sets with sucient space for the student In addition, these chapters include a Summary of Key Concepts, Exercise Supplements, and Prociency Exams.

1.2 Factors, Products, and Exponents

1.2.1 Overview

Factors Exponential Notation

1.2.2 Factors
Let's begin our review of arithmetic by recalling the meaning of multiplication for whole numbers (the counting numbers and zero).

Multiplication Multiplication is a description of repeated addition.

In the addition

7+7+7+7
the number 7 is repeated as an and describe it by writing

addend*

times.

Therefore, we say we have

four times seven

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The raised dot between the numbers 4 and 7 indicates multiplication. ply the two numbers that it separates. multiplication because the letter

The dot directs us to multi-

In algebra, the dot is preferred over the symbol

to denote

is often used to represent a number. Thus,

4 7=7+7+7+7

Factors and Products

In a multiplication, the numbers being multiplied are called the

product.

factors.

The result of a multiplication is called

For example, in the multiplication

4 7 = 28
the numbers 4 and 7 are factors, and the number 28 is the product. tors of 28. (They are not the only factors of 28. Can you think of others?) Now we know that We say that 4 and 7 are fac-

(factor) (factor)

product

This indicates that a rst number is a factor of a second number if the rst number divides into the second number with no remainder. For example, since

4 7 = 28
both 4 and 7 are factors of 28 since both 4 and 7 divide into 28 with no remainder.

1.2.3 Exponential Notation

Quite often, a particular number will be repeated as a factor in a multiplication. multiplication For example, in the

7777
the number 7 is repeated as a factor 4 times. We describe this by writing

74 .

Thus,

7 7 7 7 = 74
The repeated factor is the lower number (the base), and the number recording how many times the factor is repeated is the higher number (the superscript). The superscript number is called an

Exponent An exponent

exponent.

is a number that records how many times the number to which it is attached occurs as a

factor in a multiplication.

1.2.4 Sample Set A

For Examples 1, 2, and 3, express each product using exponents.

Example 1.1
3 3 3 3 3 3.
Since 3 occurs as a factor 6 times,

3 3 3 3 3 3 = 36

Example 1.2
8 8.
Since 8 occurs as a factor 2 times,

8 8 = 82

Example 1.3
5 5 5 9 9. Since 5 occurs as a factor 3 times, we 2 we have 9 . We should see the following replacements. 55599
53 92
Then we have have

53 .

Since 9 occurs as a factor 2 times,

5 5 5 9 9 = 53 92

Example 1.4
Expand

35 .

The base is 3 so it is the repeated factor. The exponent is 5 and it records the number

of times the base 3 is repeated. Thus, 3 is to be repeated as a factor 5 times.

35 = 3 3 3 3 3

Example 1.5
Expand

62 104 .

The notation

62 104

records the following two facts: 6 is to be repeated as a

factor 2 times and 10 is to be repeated as a factor 4 times. Thus,

62 104 = 6 6 10 10 10 10

1.2.5 Exercises
For the following problems, express each product using exponents.

Exercise 1.1
888

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.2
12 12 12 12 12

Exercise 1.3
5555555

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.4
11

Exercise 1.5
3333344

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.6
8 8 8 15 15 15 15

Exercise 1.7
22299999999

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.8
3 3 10 10 10

Exercise 1.9
Suppose that the letters the following product.

(Solution on p. 41.)

and

are each used to represent numbers. Use exponents to express

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xxxy y

Exercise 1.10
Suppose that the letters the following product.

and

are each used to represent numbers. Use exponents to express

xxxxxy y y
For the following problems, expand each product (do not compute the actual value).

Exercise 1.11
34 43 25 96

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.12 Exercise 1.13 Exercise 1.14 Exercise 1.15

53 62 27 34
(Solution on p. 41.) (Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.16 Exercise 1.17

x4 y 4 x6 y 2
(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.18
For the following problems, specify all the whole number factors of each number. For example, the complete set of whole number factors of 6 is 1, 2, 3, 6.

Exercise 1.19
20

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.20
14

Exercise 1.21
12

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.22
30

Exercise 1.23
21

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.24
45

Exercise 1.25
11

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.26
17

Exercise 1.27
19

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.28
2

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1.3 Prime Factorization 3

1.3.1 Overview

Prime And Composite Numbers The Fundamental Principle Of Arithmetic The Prime Factorization Of A Whole Number

1.3.2 Prime And Composite Numbers

Notice that the only factors of 7 are 1 and 7 itself, and that the only factors of 23 are 1 and 23 itself.

Prime Number prime number.

A whole number greater than 1 whose only whole number factors are itself and 1 Prime Number is called a The rst seven prime numbers are 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 17 The number 1 is not considered to be a prime number, and the number 2 is the rst and only even prime number. Many numbers have factors other than themselves and 1. remainder). For example, the factors of 28 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, and 28 (since each of these whole numbers and only these whole numbers divide into 28 without a

Composite Numbers
A whole number that is composed of factors other than itself and 1 is called a Composite numbers are not prime numbers. Some composite numbers are 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 15.

composite number.

1.3.3 The Fundamental Principle Of Arithmetic

Prime numbers are very important in the study of mathematics. We will use them soon in our study of fractions. We will now, however, be introduced to an important mathematical principle.

The Fundamental Principle of Arithmetic

way as a product of prime numbers.

Except for the order of the factors, every whole number, other than 1, can be factored in one and only one

Prime Factorization

When a number is factored so that all its factors are prime numbers, the factorization is called the

factorization of the number.

prime

1.3.4 Sample Set A

Example 1.6
Find the prime factorization of 10.

10 = 2 5
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Both 2 and 5 are prime numbers. Thus,

25

is the prime factorization of 10.

Example 1.7
Find the prime factorization of 60.

60

= = = =

2 30 2 2 15 2235 22 3 5

30 is not prime. 30

= 2 15 2 = 22

15 is not prime. 15 = 3 5
We'll use exponents. 2

The numbers 2, 3, and 5 are all primes. Thus,

22 3 5

is the prime factorization of 60.

Example 1.8
Find the prime factorization of 11. 11 is a prime number. Prime factorization applies only to composite numbers.

1.3.5 The Prime Factorization Of A Whole Number

The following method provides a way of nding the prime factorization of a whole number. The examples that follow will use the method and make it more clear. 1. Divide the number repeatedly by the smallest prime number that will divide into the number without a remainder. 2. When the prime number used in step 1 no longer divides into the given number without a remainder, repeat the process with the next largest prime number. 3. Continue this process until the quotient is 1. 4. The prime factorization of the given number is the product of all these prime divisors.

1.3.6 Sample Set B

Example 1.9
Find the prime factorization of 60. Since 60 is an even number, it is divisible by 2. We will repeatedly divide by 2 until we no

longer can (when we start getting a remainder). We shall divide in the following way.

30 is divisible by 2 again. 15 is not divisible by 2, but is divisible by 3, the next largest prime. 5 is not divisible by 3, but is divisible by 5, the next largest prime. The quotient is 1 so we stop the division process. The prime factorization of 60 is the product of all these divisors.

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60 60

= =

2235 2 35
2

We will use exponents when possible.

Example 1.10
Find the prime factorization of 441. Since 441 is an odd number, it is not divisible by 2. We'll try 3, the next largest prime.

147 is divisible by 3. 49 is not divisible by 3 nor by 5, but by 7. 7 is divisible by 7. The quotient is 1 so we stop the division process. The prime factorization of 441 is the product of all the divisors.

441 441

= =

3377 3 7
2 2

We will use exponents when possible.

1.3.7 Exercises
For the following problems, determine which whole numbers are prime and which are composite.

Exercise 1.29
23

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.30
25

Exercise 1.31
27

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.32
2

Exercise 1.33
3

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.34
5

Exercise 1.35
7

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.36
9

Exercise 1.37
11

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.38
34

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Exercise 1.39
55

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.40
63

Exercise 1.41
1044

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.42
339

Exercise 1.43
209 factors.

(Solution on p. 41.)

For the following problems, nd the prime factorization of each whole number. Use exponents on repeated

Exercise 1.44
26

Exercise 1.45
38

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.46
54

Exercise 1.47
62

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.48
56

Exercise 1.49
176

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.50
480

Exercise 1.51
819

(Solution on p. 41.)

Exercise 1.52
2025

Exercise 1.53
148,225

(Solution on p. 42.)

1.4 The Least Common Multiple4

1.4.1 Overview

Multiples Common Multiples The Least Common Multiple (LCM) Finding The Least Common Multiple

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1.4.2 Multiples
Multiples
When a whole number is multiplied by other whole numbers, with the exception of Multiples zero, the resulting products are called

multiples of the given whole number. Multiples of 3

31=3 32=6 33=9 34=12 35=15

Multiples of 2
21=2 22=4 23=6 24=8 25=10

Multiples of 8
81=8 82=16 83=24 84=32 85=40

Multiples of 10
101=10 102=20 103=30 104=40 105=50

...

...

...
Table 1.1

...

1.4.3 Common Multiples

There will be times when we are given two or more whole numbers and we will need to know if there are any multiples that are common to each of them. If there are, we will need to know what they are. For example, some of the multiples that are common to 2 and 3 are 6, 12, and 18.

1.4.4 Sample Set A

Example 1.11
We can visualize common multiples using the number line.

Notice that the common multiples can be divided by both whole numbers.

1.4.5 The Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Notice that in our number line visualization of common multiples (above) the rst common multiple is also the smallest, or

least common multiple, abbreviated by LCM. Least Common Multiple The least common multiple, LCM, of two or more whole numbers

is the smallest whole number that

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1.4.6 Finding The Least Common Multiple

Finding the LCM
To nd the LCM of two or more numbers, 1. Write the prime factorization of each number, using exponents on repeated factors. 2. Write each base that appears in each of the prime factorizations. 3. To each base, attach the largest exponent that appears on it in the prime factorizations. 4. The LCM is the product of the numbers found in step 3.

1.4.7 Sample Set B

Find the LCM of the following number.

Example 1.12
9 and 12

1.

9 12

= =

33 26

= =

32 223 = 22 3

2. The bases that appear in the prime factorizations are 2 and 3. 3. The largest exponents appearing on 2 and 3 in the prime factorizations are, respectively, 2 and 2 (or

22

from 12, and

32

from 9).

4. The LCM is the product of these numbers. LCM

= 22 32 = 4 9 = 36

Thus, 36 is the smallest number that both 9 and 12 divide into without remainders.

Example 1.13
90 and 630

90
1.

= =

2 45 2 315

= =

2 3 15 2 3 105

= =

2335 2 3 3 35

= = =

2 32 5 23357 2 32 5 7

630

2. The bases that appear in the prime factorizations are 2, 3, 5, and 7. 3. The largest exponents that appear on 2, 3, 5, and 7 are, respectively, 1, 2, 1, and 1.

21 3 5 7
2 1 1

from either 90 or 630 from either 90 or 630 from either 90 or 630 from 630

4. The LCM is the product of these numbers. LCM

= 2 32 5 7 = 2 9 5 7 = 630

Thus, 630 is the smallest number that both 90 and 630 divide into with no remainders.

Example 1.14
33, 110, and 484

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33
1.

= = =

3 11 2 55 2 242 = = 2 5 11 2 2 121 = 2 2 11 11 = 22 112

110 484

2. The bases that appear in the prime factorizations are 2, 3, 5, and 11. 3. The largest exponents that appear on 2, 3, 5, and 11 are, respectively, 2, 1, 1, and 2.

22 3 5
1 1 2

from 484 from 33 from 110 from 484

11

4. The LCM is the product of these numbers. LCM

= = =

22 3 5 112 4 3 5 121 7260

Thus, 7260 is the smallest number that 33, 110, and 484 divide into without remainders.

1.4.8 Exercises
For the following problems, nd the least common multiple of given numbers.

Exercise 1.54
8, 12

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.55
8, 10

Exercise 1.56
6, 12

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.57
9, 18

Exercise 1.58
5, 6

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.59
7, 9

Exercise 1.60
28, 36

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.61
24, 36

Exercise 1.62
28, 42

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.63
20, 24

Exercise 1.64
25, 30

(Solution on p. 42.)

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Exercise 1.65
24, 54

Exercise 1.66
16, 24

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.67
36, 48

Exercise 1.68
15, 21

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.69
7, 11, 33

Exercise 1.70
8, 10, 15

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.71
4, 5, 21

Exercise 1.72
45, 63, 98

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.73
15, 25, 40

Exercise 1.74
12, 16, 20

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.75
12, 16, 24

Exercise 1.76
12, 16, 24, 36

(Solution on p. 42.)

Exercise 1.77
6, 9, 12, 18

Exercise 1.78
8, 14, 28, 32

(Solution on p. 42.)

1.5 Equivalent Fractions

1.5.1 Overview

Equivalent Fractions

Reducing Fractions To Lowest Terms Raising Fractions To Higher Terms

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1.5.2 Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent Fractions
Fractions that have the same value are called For example,

2 4 3 and 6 represent the same part of a whole quantity and are therefore equivalent. Several more collections of equivalent fractions are listed below.

equivalent fractions.

Example 1.15
15 12 3 25 , 20 , 5

Example 1.16
1 2 3 4 3 , 6 , 9 , 12

Example 1.17
7 14 21 28 35 6 , 12 , 18 , 24 , 30

1.5.3 Reducing Fractions To Lowest Terms

Reduced to Lowest Terms
It is often useful to convert one fraction to an equivalent fraction that has reduced values in the numerator and denominator. When a fraction is converted to an equivalent fraction that has the smallest numerator and denominator in the collection of equivalent fractions, it is said to be conversion process is called

reducing a fraction.

reduced to lowest terms.

The

We can reduce a fraction to lowest terms by 1. Expressing the numerator and denominator as a product of prime numbers. (Find the prime factorization of the numerator and denominator. See Section (Section 1.3) for this technique.) 2. Divide the numerator and denominator by all common factors. (This technique is commonly called cancelling.)

1.5.4 Sample Set A

Reduce each fraction to lowest terms.

Example 1.18
6 18

= = =

23 233 )2 )3 )2 )3 3 1 3

2 and 3 are common factors.

Example 1.19
16 20

= = =

2222 225 )2 )2 2 2 )2 )2 5 4 5

2 is the only common factor.

Example 1.20
56 70

= = =

247 257 )2 4 )7 )2 5 )7 4 5

2 and 7 are common factors.

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Example 1.21
8 15
Thus,

222 35

There are no common factors.

8 15 is reduced to lowest terms.

1.5.5 Raising a Fraction to Higher Terms

Equally important as reducing fractions is

raising fractions to higher terms.

Raising a fraction to

higher terms is the process of constructing an equivalent fraction that has higher values in the numerator and denominator. The higher, equivalent fraction is constructed by multiplying the original fraction by 1. Notice that

3 9 3 5 and 15 are equivalent, that is 5

9 15 . Also,

This observation helps us suggest the following method for raising a fraction to higher terms.

Raising a Fraction to Higher Terms

nonzero number. For example,

A fraction can be raised to higher terms by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same

3 24 4 can be raised to 32 by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 8, that is, 8 multiplying by 1 in the form . 8

3 38 24 = = 4 48 32

How did we know to choose 8 as the proper factor?

Since we wish to convert 4 to 32 by multiply-

ing it by some number, we know that 4 must be a factor of 32. This means that 4 divides into 32. In fact,

32 4 = 8.

We divided the original denominator into the new, specied denominator to obtain the proper

factor for the multiplication.

1.5.6 Sample Set B

Determine the missing numerator or denominator.

Example 1.22
3 7

? 35 .

Divide the original denominator, 7, into the new denominator,

35. 35 7 = 5.

Multiply the original numerator by 5.

3 7

= =

35 75

15 35

Example 1.23
5 6 45 ? .
Divide the original numerator, 5, into the new numerator,

45. 45 5 = 9.

Multiply the original denominator by 9.

5 6

59 69

45 54

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1.5.7 Exercises
For the following problems, reduce, if possible, each fraction lowest terms.

Exercise 1.79 Exercise 1.80 Exercise 1.81 Exercise 1.82 Exercise 1.83 Exercise 1.84 Exercise 1.85 Exercise 1.86 Exercise 1.87 Exercise 1.88 Exercise 1.89 Exercise 1.90 Exercise 1.91 Exercise 1.92 Exercise 1.93 Exercise 1.94 Exercise 1.95 Exercise 1.96 Exercise 1.97 Exercise 1.98
16 42 27 81 17 51 11 22 32 40 18 24 18 27 12 18 26 60 36 10 32 28 10 12 14 4 10 6 20 8 18 12 4 14 6 14 5 10 6 8

(Solution on p. 42.)

(Solution on p. 42.)

(Solution on p. 42.)

(Solution on p. 42.)

(Solution on p. 42.)

(Solution on p. 42.)

(Solution on p. 42.)

(Solution on p. 42.)

(Solution on p. 42.)

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Exercise 1.99 Exercise 1.100 Exercise 1.101 Exercise 1.102 Exercise 1.103
108 76
For the following problems, determine the missing numerator or denominator.

(Solution on p. 42.)

39 13 44 11

(Solution on p. 43.)

121 132 30 105

(Solution on p. 43.)

Exercise 1.104 Exercise 1.105 Exercise 1.106 Exercise 1.107 Exercise 1.108 Exercise 1.109 Exercise 1.110 Exercise 1.111 Exercise 1.112 Exercise 1.113
5 3 3 2 9 25 1 2 4 5 5 6 3 4 3 3 1 5 1 3

= = = = = = =

? 12 ? 30 ? 9

(Solution on p. 43.)

(Solution on p. 43.)

? 16 ? 18 ? 25

(Solution on p. 43.)

4 ?

(Solution on p. 43.)

27 ?

= =

18 ? 80 ?

(Solution on p. 43.)

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1.6.1 Overview

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1.6.2 Multiplication of Fractions

Multiplication of Fractions
To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. Reduce to lowest terms if possible.

Example 1.24
For example, multiply

3 4

1 6.

3 4

1 6

= = = = =

31 46 3 24 31 2223 )3 1 2 2 2 )3 1 8

Now reduce.

3 is the only common factor.

Notice that we since had to reduce, we nearly started over again with the original two fractions. If we factor rst, then cancel, then multiply, we will save time and energy and still obtain the correct product.

1.6.3 Sample Set A

Perform the following multiplications.

Example 1.25
1 4

8 9

= = = = =

1 222 22 33 1 )2 3 )2 2 3 )2 )2 2 1 1 33 12 133 2 9

2 is a common factor.

Example 1.26
3 4

8 9

5 12

= = = =

3 222 5 22 33 223 )3 5 )2 )2 )2 )2 )2 )3 3 )2 2 3 115 323 5 18

2 and 3 are common factors.

1.6.4 Division of Fractions

Reciprocals
Two numbers whose product is 1 are

reciprocals of each other.

For example, since

4 5

5 4

4 = 1, 5

and

5 4 are

reciprocals of each other. Some other pairs of reciprocals are listed below.

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2 7 7, 2

3 4 4, 3

6 1 1, 6

Reciprocals are used in division of fractions.

Division of Fractions

To divide a rst fraction by a second fraction, multiply the rst fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. Reduce if possible. This method is sometimes called the invert and multiply method.

1.6.5 Sample Set B

Perform the following divisions.

Example 1.27
1 3 1 3

3. 4
3 4

The divisor is

3 4 4 . Its reciprocal is 3 .

= = =

1 4 3 3 14 33 4 9

Example 1.28
3 8 3 8

5. 4
5 4

The divisor is

5 4 4 . Its reciprocal is 5 .

= = = = =

3 8

4 5

3 22 222 5 3 )2 5 )2 )2 )2 2 31 25 3 10

2 is a common factor.

Example 1.29
5 6 5 6

5 12 . 5 12

The divisor is

5 12 12 . Its reciprocal is 5 .

= = = = =

5 6

12 5

5 223 23 5 )5 )2 2 )3 )2 )3 )5 12 1

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1.6.6 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Fractions with Like Denominators
To add (or subtract) two or more fractions that have the same denominators, add (or subtract) the numerators and place the resulting sum over the common denominator. Reduce if possible. CAUTION Add or subtract only the numerators. Do

not add or subtract the denominators!

1.6.7 Sample Set C

Find the following sums.

Example 1.30
3 7 3 7

+ 2. 7
2 7

The denominators are the same. Add the numerators and place the sum over 7.

3+2 7

5 7

Example 1.31
7 9 7 9

4. 9
4 9

The denominators are the same. Subtract 4 from 7 and place the dierence over 9.

74 9

3 9

1 3

1.6.8
Fractions can only be added or subtracted conveniently if they have like denominators.

Fractions with Unlike Denominators

To add or subtract fractions having unlike denominators, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction having as the denominator the least common multiple of the original denominators. The least common multiple of the original denominators is commonly referred to as the

denominator

least common

(LCD). See Section (Section 1.4) for the technique of nding the least common multiple of

several numbers.

1.6.9 Sample Set D

Find each sum or dierence.

Example 1.32
1 6

+ 3. 4 6=2 3 4=2
2

The denominators are not alike. Find the LCD of 6 and 4. The LCD is 2

3 = 4 3 = 12.

Convert each of the original fractions to equivalent fractions having the common denominator 12.

1 6

= +

12 62

= = = =

2 12

3 4

33 43

9 12

Now we can proceed with the addition.

1 6

3 4

2 9 12 + 12 2+9 12 11 12

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Example 1.33
5 9

5 12 . 2

The denominators are not alike. Find the LCD of 9 and 12. The LCD is 2

9=3

12 = 22 3
54 94 20 36

32 = 4 9 = 36.

Convert each of the original fractions to equivalent fractions having the common denominator 36.

5 9

= = = =

5 12

53 12 3

15 36

Now we can proceed with the subtraction.

5 9

5 12

20 15 36 36 2015 36 5 36

1.6.10 Exercises
For the following problems, perform each indicated operation.

Exercise 1.114 Exercise 1.115 Exercise 1.116 Exercise 1.117 Exercise 1.118 Exercise 1.119 Exercise 1.120 Exercise 1.121 Exercise 1.122 Exercise 1.123 Exercise 1.124 Exercise 1.125 Exercise 1.126 Exercise 1.127
25 49 4 9 9 16 5 9 14 15 3 7 76 99 21 25 35 36 9 16 5 6 2 5 1 3 1 3

(Solution on p. 43.)

4 3 2 3 5 6

(Solution on p. 43.)

14 15

(Solution on p. 43.)

20 27 48 55 15 14 66 38

(Solution on p. 43.)

(Solution on p. 43.)

14 18

6 2

21 28

45 7

(Solution on p. 43.)

5 6

15 8

(Solution on p. 43.)

6 15 4 9

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Exercise 1.128 Exercise 1.129 Exercise 1.130 Exercise 1.131 Exercise 1.132 Exercise 1.133 Exercise 1.134 Exercise 1.135 Exercise 1.136 Exercise 1.137 Exercise 1.138 Exercise 1.139 Exercise 1.140 Exercise 1.141 Exercise 1.142 Exercise 1.143 Exercise 1.144 Exercise 1.145 Exercise 1.146 Exercise 1.147 Exercise 1.148 Exercise 1.149 Exercise 1.150
8 15 9 28 25 36 1 15 8 15 6 7 5 8 3 4 1 8 1 2 11 16 3 8 16 20 3 11 15 23 11 16 5 12 3 11 3 8 7 10 57 8 24 75 15 4

(Solution on p. 43.)

27 8 8 15 7 8

(Solution on p. 43.)

10 7

(Solution on p. 43.)

2 8

+ + + +

4 11 7 12 2 16 2 23 1 11 1 20

(Solution on p. 43.)

(Solution on p. 43.)

+ +
1 8

5 11 2 20

(Solution on p. 43.)

2 8

(Solution on p. 43.)

9 16

5 16

+ + + +

1 6 1 2 1 3 2 3 1 4

(Solution on p. 43.)

(Solution on p. 43.)

(Solution on p. 43.)

3 10 5 12 7 10 4 45 3 10

(Solution on p. 43.)

(Solution on p. 44.)

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Exercise 1.151 Exercise 1.152 Exercise 1.153

3 4 8 3 1 16

3 4

3 8

(Solution on p. 44.)

1 4

7 36

3 22

5 24

1.7 Decimal Fractions7

1.7.1 Overview

Decimal Fractions Adding and Subtracting Decimal Fractions Multiplying Decimal Fractions Dividing Decimal Fractions Converting Decimal Fractions to Fractions Converting Fractions to Decimal Fractions

1.7.2 Decimal Fractions

Fractions are one way we can represent parts of whole numbers. representing parts of whole numbers. Decimal fractions are another way of

Decimal Fractions A decimal fraction is a fraction in which the denominator is a power of 10. A decimal fraction uses a decimal point to separate whole parts and fractional parts. Whole parts are written to the left of the decimal point and fractional parts are written to the right of the decimal point.
Just as each digit in a whole number has a particular value, so do the digits in decimal positions.

1.7.3 Sample Set A

The following numbers are decimal fractions.

Example 1.34
57.9
The 9 is in the tenths position. 57.9

9 = 57 10 .

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Example 1.35
6.8014
The 8 is in the tenths position. The 0 is in the hundredths position. The 1 is in the thousandths position. The 4 is in the ten thousandths position.

8014 6.8014 = 6 10000 .

1.7.4 Adding and Subtracting Decimal Fractions

Adding/Subtracting Decimal Fractions
To add or subtract decimal fractions, 1. Align the numbers vertically so that the decimal points line up under each other and corresponding decimal positions are in the same column. Add zeros if necessary. 2. Add or subtract the numbers as if they were whole numbers. 3. Place a decimal point in the resulting sum or dierence directly under the other decimal points.

1.7.5 Sample Set B

Find each sum or dierence.

Example 1.36
9.183 + 2.140
9.183 + 2.140 The decimal points are aligned in the same column.

11.323

Example 1.37
841.0056 + 47.016 + 19.058 841.0056 47.016 + 19.058

Place a 0 into the thousandths position. Place a 0 into the thousandths position. The decimal points are aligned in the same column. The decimal points are aligned in the same column.

841.0056 47.0160 + 19.0580

907.0796

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Example 1.38
16.01 7.053 16.01 7.053

The decimal points are aligned in the same column. Place a 0 into the thousandths position.

16.010 7.053

The decimal points are aligned in the same column.

8.957

1.7.6 Multiplying Decimal Fractions

Multiplying Decimal Fractions
To multiply decimals, 1. Multiply tbe numbers as if they were whole numbers. 2. Find the sum of the number of decimal places in the factors. 3. The number of decimal places in the product is the sum found in step 2.

1.7.7 Sample Set C

Find the following products.

Example 1.39
6.5 4.3

6.5 4.3 = 27.95

Example 1.40
23.4 1.96

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23.4 1.96 = 45.864

1.7.8 Dividing Decimal Fractions

Dividing Decimal Fractions
To divide a decimal by a nonzero decimal, 1. Convert the divisor to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the position immediately to the right of the divisor's last digit. 2. Move the decimal point of the dividend to the right the same number of digits it was moved in the divisor. 3. Set the decimal point in the quotient by placing a decimal point directly above the decimal point in the dividend. 4. Divide as usual.

1.7.9 Sample Set D

Find the following quotients.

Example 1.41
32.66 7.1

32.66 7.1 = 4.6 Check : 4.6 7.1

32.66 7.1 = 4.6 if 4.6 7.1 = 32.66

4.6 322

32.66

True

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Example 1.42

Check by multiplying sult.

2.1

and

0.513.

This will show that we have obtained the correct re-

Example 1.43

120.00032

1.7.10 Converting Decimal Fractions to Fractions

We can convert a decimal fraction to a fraction by reading it and then writing the phrase we have just read. As we read the decimal fraction, we note the place value farthest to the right. We may have to reduce the fraction.

1.7.11 Sample Set E

Convert each decimal fraction to a fraction.

Example 1.44
0.6 0.6 tenths position

Reading: Reduce: six tenths

3 5

6 10

0.6 =

6 10

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Example 1.45
21.903 21.903 thousandths position

Reading: twenty-one and nine hundred three thousandths

903 21 1000

1.7.12 Converting Fractions to Decimal Fractions 1.7.13 Sample Set F

Convert the following fractions to decimals. If the division is nonterminating, round to 2 decimal places.

Example 1.46
3 4

3 4 1 5

= 0.75

Example 1.47

1 5 5 6

= 0.2

Example 1.48

5 6 5 6

= =

0.833...
We are to round to 2 decimal places.

0.83 to 2 decimal places.

Example 1.49
51 8
Note that 5

1 8

1 = 5 + 8.

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1 8

= .125
1 8

Thus, 5

=5+

1 8

= 5 + .125 = 5.125.

Example 1.50
0.16 1 4
This is a complex decimal. The 6 is in the hundredths position. The number

0.16 1 4

is

read as sixteen and one-fourth hundredths.

0.16 1 = 4

16 1 4 100

164+1 4

100

= =

65 4 100 1 13

)65 4

1 )100
20

131 420

13 80

13 Now, convert 80 to a decimal.

0.16 1 = 0.1625. 4

1.7.14 Exercises
For the following problems, perform each indicated operation.

Exercise 1.154
1.84 + 7.11

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.155
15.015 6.527

Exercise 1.156
4.904 2.67

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.157
156.33 24.095

Exercise 1.158
.0012 + 1.53 + 5.1

(Solution on p. 44.)

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Exercise 1.159
44.98 + 22.8 12.76

Exercise 1.160
5.0004 3.00004 + 1.6837

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.161
1.11 + 12.1212 13.131313

Exercise 1.162
4.26 3.2

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.163
2.97 3.15

Exercise 1.164
23.05 1.1

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.165
5.009 2.106

Exercise 1.166
0.1 3.24

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.167
100 12.008

Exercise 1.168
1000 12.008

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.169
10, 000 12.008

Exercise 1.170
75.642 18.01

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.171
51.811 1.97

Exercise 1.172
0.0000448 0.014

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.173
0.129516 1004
For the following problems, convert each decimal fraction to a fraction.

Exercise 1.174
0.06

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.175
0.115

Exercise 1.176
3.7

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.177
48.1162

Exercise 1.178
712.00004
ing,round to 3 decimal places.

(Solution on p. 44.)

For the following problems, convert each fraction to a decimal fraction. If the decimal form is nonterminat-

Exercise 1.179
5 8

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Exercise 1.180 Exercise 1.181

15 22
9 20

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.182 Exercise 1.183

2 9 7 11

(Solution on p. 44.)

1.8 Percent 8
1.8.1 Overview

The Meaning of Percent Converting A Fraction To A Percent Converting A Decimal To A Percent Converting A Percent To A Decimal

1.8.2 The Meaning of Percent

The word

percent comes from the Latin word per centum,

per meaning for each, and centum meaning

hundred.

Percent (%) Percent means

percent. Thus,

for each hundred or for every hundred.

The symbol % is used to represent the word

1% =

1 100

or

1% = 0.01.

1.8.3 Converting A Fraction To A Percent

3 5 is converted to a 3 1 percent. In order to convert to a percent, we need to introduce (since percent means for each hundred). 5 100
We can see how a fraction can be converted to a percent by analyzing the method that

Example 1.51
3 5

= = = = =
3 5

3 5

100
300 5

60

100 100 1 100 1 100 1 100

Multiply the fraction by 1. Since

100 100

= 100

1 100 .

Divide 300 by 5. Multiply the fractions. Replace

60%

1 100 with the % symbol.

Fraction to Percent
To convert a fraction to a percent, multiply the fraction by 1 in the form the % symbol.

100

1 1 100 , then replace 100 with

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1.8.4 Sample Set A

Convert each fraction to a percent.

Example 1.52
1 4

= = = =

1 4 100 4

100
1 100 1 100

1 100

25 25%

Example 1.53
8 5

= = =

8 5 800 5

100
1 100

1 100

160%

Example 1.54
4 9

= = = = =

4 9 400 9

100
1 100

1 100

(44.4...) 44.4 44.4%

1 100 1 100

1.8.5 Converting A Decimal To A Percent

We can see how a decimal is converted to a percent by analyzing the method that percent. We need to introduce

0.75

is converted to a

1 100 .

0.75

= = =

0.75 100 75 75%

1 100

1 100

Multiply the decimal by 1.

Replace

1 100 with the % symbol.

Decimal to Percent
To convert a fraction to a percent, multiply the decimal by 1 in the form

100

1 1 100 , then replace 100 with

the % symbol. This amounts to moving the decimal point 2 places to the right.

1.8.6 Sample Set B

Convert each decimal to a percent.

Example 1.55
0.62 = = = 0.62 100 62 62%
1 100 1 100

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Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the right 2 places.

Example 1.56
8.4 = = = 8.4 100 840 840%
1 100 1 100

Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the right 2 places.

Example 1.57
0.47623 = = = 0.47623 100 0.47623 47.623%
1 100 1 100

Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the right 2 places.

1.8.7 Converting A Percent To A Decimal

We can see how a percent is converted to a decimal by analyzing the method that 12% is converted to a decimal. We need to introduce

1 100 .

12%

= = =

12
12 100

1 100

Replace % with

1 100 .

Multiply the fractions. Divide 12 by 100.

0.12

Percent to Decimal
To convert a percent to a decimal, replace the % symbol with amounts to moving the decimal point 2 places to the left.

1 100 , then divide the number by 100. This

1.8.8 Sample Set C

Convert each percent to a decimal.

Example 1.58
48% = = = 48
48 100 1 100

0.48

Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the left 2 places.

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Example 1.59
659% = = = 659
659 100 1 100

6.59

Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the left 2 places.

Example 1.60
0.4113% = = = 0.4113
0.4113 100 1 100

0.004113

Notice that the decimal point in the original number has been moved to the left 2 places.

1.8.9 Exercises
For the following problems, convert each fraction to a percent.

Exercise 1.184 Exercise 1.185 Exercise 1.186 Exercise 1.187 Exercise 1.188
15 22
5 16 1 8 7 8 2 5

(Solution on p. 44.)

(Solution on p. 44.)

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.189 Exercise 1.190 Exercise 1.191 Exercise 1.192 Exercise 1.193 Exercise 1.194
15

2 11

(Solution on p. 44.)

2 9

16 45

(Solution on p. 44.)

27 55 7 27

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.195
8 For the following problems, convert each decimal to a percent.

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Exercise 1.196
0.36

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.197
0.42

Exercise 1.198
0.446

(Solution on p. 44.)

Exercise 1.199
0.1298

Exercise 1.200
4.25

(Solution on p. 45.)

Exercise 1.201
5.875

Exercise 1.202
86.98

(Solution on p. 45.)

Exercise 1.203
21.26

Exercise 1.204
14

(Solution on p. 45.)

Exercise 1.205
12 For the following problems, convert each percent to a decimal.

Exercise 1.206
35%

(Solution on p. 45.)

Exercise 1.207
76%

Exercise 1.208
18.6%

(Solution on p. 45.)

Exercise 1.209
67.2%

Exercise 1.210
9.0145%

(Solution on p. 45.)

Exercise 1.211
3.00156%

Exercise 1.212
0.00005%

(Solution on p. 45.)

Exercise 1.213
0.00034%

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 1

Solution to Exercise 1.1 (p. 9)
83 57

Solution to Exercise 1.3 (p. 9) Solution to Exercise 1.5 (p. 9) Solution to Exercise 1.7 (p. 9) Solution to Exercise 1.9 (p. 9)
x3 y 2 23 98 35 42

Solution to Exercise 1.11 (p. 10)

3333

Solution to Exercise 1.13 (p. 10)

22222 55566

Solution to Exercise 1.15 (p. 10) Solution to Exercise 1.17 (p. 10)
xxxxy y y y 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20

Solution to Exercise 1.19 (p. 10)

Solution to Exercise 1.21 (p. 10) Solution to Exercise 1.23 (p. 10) Solution to Exercise 1.25 (p. 10) Solution to Exercise 1.27 (p. 10) Solution to Exercise 1.29 (p. 13)
prime

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

1, 3, 7, 21

1, 11

1, 19

Solution to Exercise 1.31 (p. 13)

composite prime prime prime

Solution to Exercise 1.33 (p. 13) Solution to Exercise 1.35 (p. 13) Solution to Exercise 1.37 (p. 13) Solution to Exercise 1.39 (p. 14)
composite composite composite

Solution to Exercise 1.41 (p. 14) Solution to Exercise 1.43 (p. 14) Solution to Exercise 1.45 (p. 14)
2 19 2 31

Solution to Exercise 1.47 (p. 14) Solution to Exercise 1.49 (p. 14)
24 11

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Solution to Exercise 1.51 (p. 14) Solution to Exercise 1.53 (p. 14) Solution to Exercise 1.54 (p. 17)
23 3 22 3 52 72 112 32 7 13

Solution to Exercise 1.56 (p. 17) Solution to Exercise 1.58 (p. 17)
235

Solution to Exercise 1.60 (p. 17) Solution to Exercise 1.62 (p. 17) Solution to Exercise 1.64 (p. 17)
2 3 52 24 3 22 3 7 22 32 7

Solution to Exercise 1.66 (p. 18) Solution to Exercise 1.68 (p. 18)
357

Solution to Exercise 1.70 (p. 18) Solution to Exercise 1.72 (p. 18) Solution to Exercise 1.74 (p. 18) Solution to Exercise 1.76 (p. 18) Solution to Exercise 1.78 (p. 18) Solution to Exercise 1.79 (p. 21) Solution to Exercise 1.81 (p. 21) Solution to Exercise 1.83 (p. 21) Solution to Exercise 1.85 (p. 21) Solution to Exercise 1.87 (p. 21) Solution to Exercise 1.89 (p. 21) Solution to Exercise 1.91 (p. 21) Solution to Exercise 1.93 (p. 21) Solution to Exercise 1.95 (p. 21) Solution to Exercise 1.97 (p. 21)
1 3 1 2 3 4 2 3 18 5 5 6 5 3 3 2 3 7 3 4

23 3 5

2 32 5 72

24 3 5

24 32

25 7

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Solution to Exercise 1.99 (p. 21)

3

Solution to Exercise 1.101 (p. 22) Solution to Exercise 1.103 (p. 22) Solution to Exercise 1.105 (p. 22)
6

11 12 27 19

Solution to Exercise 1.107 (p. 22)

12 20 75 48

Solution to Exercise 1.109 (p. 22) Solution to Exercise 1.111 (p. 22) Solution to Exercise 1.113 (p. 22) Solution to Exercise 1.114 (p. 26) Solution to Exercise 1.116 (p. 26) Solution to Exercise 1.118 (p. 26) Solution to Exercise 1.120 (p. 26) Solution to Exercise 1.122 (p. 26)
1

4 9 1 3

5 12 9 10

Solution to Exercise 1.124 (p. 26) Solution to Exercise 1.126 (p. 26) Solution to Exercise 1.128 (p. 26) Solution to Exercise 1.130 (p. 27) Solution to Exercise 1.132 (p. 27) Solution to Exercise 1.134 (p. 27)
1

2 3

10 9

10 9 57 7 5 8

Solution to Exercise 1.136 (p. 27) Solution to Exercise 1.138 (p. 27) Solution to Exercise 1.140 (p. 27) Solution to Exercise 1.142 (p. 27) Solution to Exercise 1.144 (p. 27) Solution to Exercise 1.146 (p. 27)
5 6 31 24 5 8 15 16 19 20 13 23

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Solution to Exercise 1.148 (p. 27) Solution to Exercise 1.150 (p. 27) Solution to Exercise 1.152 (p. 28) Solution to Exercise 1.154 (p. 34)
8.95
47 18 7 30 1 180

Solution to Exercise 1.156 (p. 34)

2.234

Solution to Exercise 1.158 (p. 34)

6.6312

Solution to Exercise 1.160 (p. 35)

3.68406 13.632

Solution to Exercise 1.162 (p. 35) Solution to Exercise 1.164 (p. 35)
25.355 0.324

Solution to Exercise 1.166 (p. 35) Solution to Exercise 1.168 (p. 35)
12, 008 4.2

Solution to Exercise 1.170 (p. 35) Solution to Exercise 1.172 (p. 35)
0.0032
3 50

Solution to Exercise 1.174 (p. 35) Solution to Exercise 1.176 (p. 35)
7 3 10

Solution to Exercise 1.178 (p. 35)

1 712 25000

Solution to Exercise 1.180 (p. 35)

0.45

Solution to Exercise 1.182 (p. 36)

0.636 40%

Solution to Exercise 1.184 (p. 39) Solution to Exercise 1.186 (p. 39) Solution to Exercise 1.188 (p. 39)
68.18% 22.22% 49.09% 1500% 36% 12.5%

Solution to Exercise 1.190 (p. 39) Solution to Exercise 1.192 (p. 39) Solution to Exercise 1.194 (p. 39) Solution to Exercise 1.196 (p. 39)

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Solution to Exercise 1.198 (p. 40) Solution to Exercise 1.200 (p. 40)
425% 44.6%

Solution to Exercise 1.202 (p. 40)

8698% 1400% 0.35

Solution to Exercise 1.204 (p. 40) Solution to Exercise 1.206 (p. 40) Solution to Exercise 1.208 (p. 40)
0.186

Solution to Exercise 1.210 (p. 40)

0.090145

Solution to Exercise 1.212 (p. 40)

0.0000005

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Chapter 2
Basic Properties of Real Numbers

2.1 Objectives1
After completing this chapter, you should

Symbols and Notations (Section 2.2)

understand the dierence between variables and constants be familiar with the symbols of operation, equality, and inequality be familiar with grouping symbols be able to correctly use the order of operations

The Real Number Line and the Real Numbers (Section 2.3)

be familiar with the real number line and the real numbers understand the ordering of the real numbers

Properties of the Real Numbers (Section 2.4)

understand the closure, commutative, associative, and distributive properties understand the identity and inverse properties

Exponents (Section 2.5)

understand exponential notation be able to read exponential notation understand how to use exponential notation with the order of operations

Rules of Exponents (Section 2.6)

understand the product and quotient rules for exponents understand the meaning of zero as an exponent

The Power Rules for Exponents (Section 2.7)

understand the power rules for powers, products, and quotients

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2.2 Symbols and Notations 2

2.2.1 Overview

Variables and Constants Symbols of Operation, Equality, and Inequality Grouping Symbols The Order of Operations

2.2.2 Variables and Constants

A basic characteristic of algebra is the use of symbols (usually letters) to represent numbers.

Variable

A letter or symbol that represents any member of a collection of two or more numbers is called a

Constant
numbers

variable.

A letter or symbol that represents a specic number, known or unknown is called a In the following examples, the letter

constant.

is a variable since it can be any member of the collection of

{35, 25, 10}.

The letter

is a constant since it can assume only the value 5890.

Example 2.1
Suppose that the streets on your way from home to school have speed limits of 35 mph, 25 mph, and 10 mph. In algebra we can let the letter

represent our speed as we travel from home to

school. The maximum value of assume any one of the

various values 35,25,10.

depends on what section of street we are on. The letter

can

Example 2.2
Suppose that in writing a term paper for a geography class we need to specify the height of Mount Kilimanjaro. If we do not happen to know the height of the mountain, we can represent it (at least temporarily) on our paper with the letter nd it to be 5890 meters. The letter value of

h.

Later, we look up the height in a reference book and

is

constant.

can assume only the one value, 5890, and no others. The

2.2.3 Symbols of Operation, Equality, and Inequality

Binary Operation A binary operation on a collection of numbers is a process that assigns a number to two given numbers in
the collection. The binary operations used in algebra are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Symbols of Operation
If we let

and

each represent a number, we have the following notations:

Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division

x+y xy xy
x y
(x)(y )

x (y) xy

x/y

xy y x

2.2.4 Sample Set A

Example 2.3
a+b
2 This
represents the

sum of a and b.

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Example 2.4
4+y 8x 6x ab h3
represents the

sum of 4 and y . dierence of 8 and x.

Example 2.5
represents the

Example 2.6
represents the

product of 6 and x. product of a and b. product of h and 3. product of 14.2 and a. product of 8 and 24.

Example 2.7
represents the

Example 2.8
represents the

Example 2.9
(14.2) a (8) (24) 5 6 (b)
represents the

Example 2.10
represents the

Example 2.11
represents the

product of 5,6, and b.

Example 2.12

6 x represents the

quotient of 6 and x.

2.2.5 Practice Set A

Exercise 2.1
Represent the product of 29 and If we let

(Solution on p. 106.)

ve dierent ways.

Equality and Inequality Symbols

a=b a>b a<b a and b are equal a is strictly greater than b a is strictly less than b a is not equal to b

and

represent two numbers, then

and

are related in exactly one of three ways:

Some variations of these symbols include

a=b ab ab

a is greater than or equal to b a is less than or equal to b

The last ve of the above symbols are inequality symbols. We can

negate (change to the opposite) any

a = b),
as shown below:

of the above statements by drawing a line through the relation symbol (as in

a is not a) > b a is not a) < b a<b

greater than or less or

can be expressed as either

a b. b
than can be expressed as either

a b.
both indicate that

and

a) b

is less than

b.

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2.2.6 Grouping Symbols

Grouping symbols are used to indicate that a particular collection of numbers and meaningful operations are to be grouped together and considered as one number. The grouping symbols commonly used in algebra are Parentheses: Brackets: Braces: Bar:

In a computation in which more than one operation is involved, grouping symbols help tell us which operations to perform rst. If possible, we perform operations inside grouping symbols rst.

2.2.7 Sample Set B

Example 2.13
(4 + 17) 6 = 21 6 = 15

Example 2.14
8 (3 + 6) = 8 (9) = 72

Example 2.15
5 [8 + (10 4)] = 5 [8 + 6] = 5 [14] = 70

Example 2.16
2{3 [4 (17 11)]} = 2{3 [4 (6)]} = 2{3 [24]} = 2{72} = 144

Example 2.17
9(5+1) 24+3 .
The fraction bar separates the two groups of numbers operations in the numerator and denominator separately.

9 (5 + 1)

and

24 + 3.

Perform the

9(5+1) 24+3

9(6) 24+3

54 24+3

54 27

=2

2.2.8 Practice Set B

Use the grouping symbols to help perform the following operations.

Exercise 2.2
3 (1 + 8)

(Solution on p. 106.) (Solution on p. 106.) (Solution on p. 106.) (Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.3
4 [2 (11 5)]

Exercise 2.4
6{2 [2 (10 9)]}

Exercise 2.5
1+19 2+3

The following examples show how to use algebraic notation to write each expression.

Example 2.18
9 minus

becomes

9y 46x

Example 2.19
46 times

becomes

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Example 2.20
7 times

(x + y)

becomes

7 (x + y)
4 3

Example 2.21
4 divided by 3, times

becomes

z a)
becomes

Example 2.22
(a b)
times

(b a)

divided by (2 times

(ab) (ba) 2a

Example 2.23
answer is

Introduce a variable (

any letter will do but here we'll let x represent the number) and use appro-

priate algebraic symbols to write the statement: A number plus 4 is strictly greater than 6. The

x + 4 > 6.

2.2.9 The Order of Operations

Suppose we wish to nd the value of

16 + 4 9.

We could

1. add 16 and 4, then multiply this sum by 9.

16 + 4 9 = 20 9 = 180
2. multiply 4 and 9, then add 16 to this product.

16 + 4 9 = 16 + 36 = 52
We now have two values for one number. To determine the correct value we must use the standard

of operations. Order of Operations

order

1. Perform all operations inside grouping symbols, beginning with the innermost set. 2. Perform all multiplications and divisions, as you come to them, moving left-to-right. 3. Perform all additions and subtractions, as you come to them, moving left-to-right. As we proceed in our study of algebra, we will come upon another operation, exponentiation, that will need to be inserted before multiplication and division. (See Section Section 2.5.)

2.2.10 Sample Set C

USe the order of operations to nd the value of each number.

Example 2.24
16 + 4 9 = 16 + 36 = 52
Multiply rst. Now add.

Example 2.25
(27 8) + 7 (6 + 12) = 19 + 7 (18) = 19 + 126 = 145
Combine within parentheses. Multiply. Now add.

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Example 2.26
8 + 2 [4 + 3 (6 1)] = 8 + 2 [4 + 3 (5)] = 8 + 2 [4 + 15] = 8 + 2 [19] = 8 + 38 = 46
Begin with the innermost set of grouping symbols, Now work within the next set of grouping symbols, . .

Example 2.27
6+4[2+3(1917)] 182[2(3)+2]

= = = = =

6+4[2+3(2)] 182[6+2] 6+4[2+6] 182[8] 6+4[8] 1816 6+32 2 38 2

= 19

2.2.11 Practice Set C

Use the order of operations to nd each value.

Exercise 2.6
25 + 8 (3)

(Solution on p. 106.) (Solution on p. 106.) (Solution on p. 106.) (Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.7
2 + 3 (18 5 2)

Exercise 2.8
4 + 3 [2 + 3 (1 + 8 4)]

Exercise 2.9

19+2{5+2[18+6(4+1)]} 563(5)2

2.2.12 Exercises
For the following problems, use the order of operations to nd each value.

Exercise 2.10
2 + 3 (6)

(Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.11
18 7 (8 3)

Exercise 2.12
8 4 16 + 5

(Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.13
(21 + 4) 5 2

Exercise 2.14
3 (8 + 2) 6 + 3

(Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.15
6 (4 + 1) (16 8) 15

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Exercise 2.16
6 (4 1) + 8 (3 + 7) 20

(Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.17
(8) (5) + 2 (14) + (1) (10)

Exercise 2.18
61 22 + 4 [3 (10) + 11]

(Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.19 Exercise 2.20 Exercise 2.21

18 2 + 55
8(6+20) 8 (1+163) 7

+ 5 (12)
(Solution on p. 106.)
3(6+16) 22

Exercise 2.22
21 7 3

(Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.23
85 5 5 85

Exercise 2.24
(300 25) (6 3)

(Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.25
4 3 + 8 28 (3 + 17) + 11 (6)

Exercise 2.26
2{(7 + 7) + 6 [4 (8 + 2)]}

(Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.27
0 + 10 (0) + 15 [4 (3) + 1]

Exercise 2.28
6.1 (2.2 + 1.8)

(Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.29 Exercise 2.30

(4 + 7) (8 3)
5.9 2

+ 0.6
(Solution on p. 106.)

Exercise 2.31
(10 + 5) (10 + 5) 4 (60 4)

Exercise 2.32 Exercise 2.33

4
0 5 5 12

(Solution on p. 106.)

0 1

1 4

1 6

+
1 3

2 3

Exercise 2.34
+

3 5

8 15

+9

1 4

(Solution on p. 106.)

+ 0 [2 + 4 (0)]

Exercise 2.35
0 9 + 4 0 7 + 0 [2 (2 2)]
For the following problems, state whether the given statements are the same or dierent.

Exercise 2.36
xy
and

(Solution on p. 106.)

x>y

Exercise 2.37

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Exercise 2.38
x=y
and

(Solution on p. 106.)

y=x x
ve dierent ways.

Exercise 2.39
Represent the product of 3 and

Exercise 2.40
Represent the sum of

(Solution on p. 106.)

and

two dierent ways.

For the following problems, rewrite each phrase using algebraic notation.

Exercise 2.41
Ten minus three

Exercise 2.42
x
plus sixteen

(Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.43
51 divided by

a
(Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.44
81 times

Exercise 2.45
3 times

(x + y)
(Solution on p. 107.)
times

Exercise 2.46
(x + b)
3 times

(x + 7) y
(Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.47
x
times

Exercise 2.48
x
divided by (7 times

b)

Exercise 2.49
(a + b)
divided by

(a + 4)

For the following problems, introduce a variable (any letter will do) and use appropriate algebraic symbols to write the given statement.

Exercise 2.50
A number minus eight equals seventeen.

(Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.51
Five times a number, minus one, equals zero.

Exercise 2.52
A number divided by six is greater than or equal to forty-four.

(Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.53
Sixteen minus twice a number equals ve. Determine whether the statements for the following problems are true or false.

Exercise 2.54
6 4 (4) (1) 10

(Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.55
5 (4 + 2 10) 110

Exercise 2.56
8 6 48 0

(Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.57
20+4.3 16

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Exercise 2.58
2 [6 (1 + 4) 8] > 3 (11 + 6)

(Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.59
6 [4 + 8 + 3 (26 15)] 3 [7 (10 4)]
(Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.60
The number of dierent ways 5 people can be arranged in a row is is this?

5 4 3 2 1.

How many ways

Exercise 2.61
A box contains 10 computer chips. Three chips are to be chosen at random. The number of ways this can be done is

10987654321 3217654321
How many ways is this?

Exercise 2.62
The probability of obtaining four of a kind in a ve-card poker hand is

(Solution on p. 107.)

1348 (5251504948)(54321)
What is this probability?

Exercise 2.63
Three people are on an elevator in a ve story building. If each person randomly selects a oor on which to get o, the probability that at least two people get o on the same oor is

543 555

What is this probability?

2.3 The Real Number Line and the Real Numbers

2.3.1 Overview

The Real Number Line The Real Numbers Ordering the Real Numbers

2.3.2 The Real Number Line

Real Number Line
In our study of algebra, we will use several collections of numbers.

visually

The

real number line

allows us to

display the numbers in which we are interested.

A line is composed of innitely many points. To each point we can associate a unique number, and with each number we can associate a particular point.

Coordinate Graph
3 This

The number associated with a point on the number line is called the

coordinate of the point. graph of that number.

The point on a line that is associated with a particular number is called the
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We construct the real number line as follows:

Construction of the Real Number Line

1. Draw a horizontal line.

2. Choose any point on the line and label it 0. This point is called the

origin.

3. Choose a convenient length. This length is called "1 unit." Starting at 0, mark this length o in both directions, being careful to have the lengths look like they are about the same.

We now dene a real number.

Real Number A real number is any number that is the coordinate of a point on the real number line. Positive and Negative Real Numbers The collection of these innitely many numbers is called the collection of real numbers. The real numbers whose graphs are to the right of 0 are called the positive real numbers. The real numbers whose graphs appear to the left of 0 are called the negative real numbers.

The number 0 is neither positive nor negative.

2.3.3 The Real Numbers

The collection of real numbers has many subcollections. The subcollections that are of most interest to us are listed below along with their notations and graphs.

Natural Numbers The natural numbers (N ): {1, 2, 3, . . . }

Whole Numbers The whole numbers (W ): {0, 1, 2, 3, . . . }

Integers The integers (Z): {. . . , 3, 2, 1, 0, 1, 2, 3, . . . }

Notice that every natural number is a whole number.

Notice that every whole number is an integer.

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Rational Numbers The rational numbers (Q):

a

Rational numbers are real numbers that can be written in the form

a/b, where

Fractions
Since

and

are integers, and

b = 0.

Rational numbers are commonly called

Division by 1
b
Recall that

fractions.
a 1

Division by 0

can equal 1, every integer is a rational number:

= a.
then

10/2 = 5

since

2 5 = 10.

However, if

10/0 = x,

0 x = 10.

But

0 x = 0,

not 10. This is,

suggests that no quotient exists. Now consider 0/0 = x. If 0/0 = x, then 0 x = 0. But this means that x could be any number, that 0/0 = 4 since 0 4 = 0, or 0/0 = 28 since 0 28 = 0. This suggests that the quotient is indeterminant. x/0 Is Undened or Indeterminant Division by 0 is undened or indeterminant. Do not divide by 0. Rational numbers have decimal representations that either terminate or do not terminate but contain a repeating block of digits. Some examples are:

3 = 0.75 4
Terminating

15 = 1.36363636 . . . 11
Nonterminating, but repeating

Some rational numbers are graphed below.

Irrational Numbers The irrational numbers (Ir):

examples are

Irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be written as the quotient of

two integers. They are numbers whose decimal representations are nonterminating and nonrepeating. Some

4.01001000100001 . . .

= 3.1415927 . . .

Notice that the collections of rational numbers and irrational numbers have no numbers in common. When graphed on the number line, the rational and irrational numbers account for every point on the number line. Thus each point on the number line has a coordinate that is either a rational or an irrational number. In summary, we have

2.3.4 Sample Set A

The summaray chart illustrates that

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Example 2.28
Every natural number is a real number.

Example 2.29
Every whole number is a real number.

Example 2.30
No integer is an irrational number.

2.3.5 Practice Set A

Exercise 2.64
Is every natural number a whole number?

(Solution on p. 107.) (Solution on p. 107.) (Solution on p. 107.) (Solution on p. 107.) (Solution on p. 107.) (Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.65
Is every whole number an integer?

Exercise 2.66
Is every integer a rational number?

Exercise 2.67
Is every rational number a real number?

Exercise 2.68
Is every integer a natural number?

Exercise 2.69
Is there an integer that is a natural number?

2.3.6 Ordering the Real Numbers

Ordering the Real Numbers
A real number of the graph of

b is said to be greater a on the number line.

than a real number

a,

denoted

b > a,

if the graph of

is to the right

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2.3.7 Sample Set B

As we would expect, the right of

5>2

since 5 is to the right of 2 on the number line. Also,

2 > 5

since

is to

on the number line.

2.3.8 Practice Set B

Exercise 2.70
Are all positive numbers greater than 0?

(Solution on p. 107.) (Solution on p. 107.) (Solution on p. 107.) (Solution on p. 107.) (Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.71
Are all positive numbers greater than all negative numbers?

Exercise 2.72
Is 0 greater than all negative numbers?

Exercise 2.73
Is there a largest positive number? Is there a smallest negative number?

Exercise 2.74

How many real numbers are there? How many real numbers are there between 0 and 1?

2.3.9 Sample Set C

Example 2.31
What integers can replace

so that the following statement is true?

4 x < 2
This statement indicates that the number represented by

is between

and 2. Specically,

is less than or equal to

x,

and at the same time,

is strictly less than 2. This statement is an

example of a compound inequality.

The integers are

4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1. 3
to 7. Place points at all whole numbers between and

Example 2.32
Draw a number line that extends from including

and 6.

Example 2.33
Draw a number line that extends from or equal to 3 but strictly less than 5.

to 6 and place points at all real numbers greater than

It is customary to use a closed circle to indicate that a point is included in the graph and an open circle to indicate that a point is not included.

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2.3.10 Practice Set C

Exercise 2.75
What whole numbers can replace

(Solution on p. 107.)

so that the following statement is true?

3 x < 3

Exercise 2.76
Draw a number line that extends from equal to

(Solution on p. 107.)

to 3 and place points at all numbers greater than or

but strictly less than 2.

2.3.11 Exercises
For the following problems, next to each real number, note all collections to which it belongs by writing for natural numbers, and

for whole numbers,

for integers,

Q for rational numbers, Ir

for irrational numbers,

R
1 2

for real numbers. Some numbers may require more than one letter.

Exercise 2.77 Exercise 2.78

12

(Solution on p. 107.)

Exercise 2.79
0

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.80 Exercise 2.81

86.3333 . . .
7 24 8

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.82
49.125125125 . . .

Exercise 2.83
15.07
For the following problems, draw a number line that extends from

(Solution on p. 108.)

to 3. Locate each real number on the

number line by placing a point (closed circle) at its approximate location.

Exercise 2.84 Exercise 2.85

2 11 2
(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.86
1 8

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Exercise 2.87
Is 0 a positive number, negative number, neither, or both?

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.88
An integer is an even integer if it can be divided by 2 without a remainder; otherwise the number is odd. Draw a number line that extends from and at all positive odd integers.

5 to 5 and place points at all negative even integers

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.89
Draw a number line that extends from

to 5. Place points at all integers strictly greater than

but strictly less than 4.

For the following problems, draw a number line that extends from between and including each pair of numbers.

to 5. Place points at all real numbers

Exercise 2.90
5 3 4
and

2
(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.91
and 4

Exercise 2.92
and 0

Exercise 2.93
Draw a number line that extends from

(Solution on p. 108.)

to 5.

Is it possible to locate any numbers that are

strictly greater than 3 but also strictly less than

2?

For the pairs of real numbers shown in the following problems, write the appropriate relation symbol

(< , > , =)

in place of the

Exercise 2.94
5 1

Exercise 2.95
3 0

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.96
4 7

Exercise 2.97
6 1

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.98 Exercise 2.99

Is there a largest real number? If so, what is it?

1 3 4 4

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.100
Is there a largest integer? If so, what is it?

Exercise 2.101
Is there a largest two-digit integer? If so, what is it?

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.102
Is there a smallest integer? If so, what is it?

Exercise 2.103
Is there a smallest whole number? If so, what is it? For the following problems, what numbers can replace

(Solution on p. 108.)

so that the following statements are true?

Exercise 2.104
1 x 5 x an integer

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Exercise 2.105
7 < x < 1, x an integer

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.106
3 x 2, x a natural number
(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.107
15 < x 1, x a natural number

Exercise 2.108
5 x < 5, x a whole number
(Solution on p. 108.)
Represent this temperature by a

Exercise 2.109
The temperature in the desert today was ninety-ve degrees. rational number.

Exercise 2.110
The temperature today in Colorado Springs was eight degrees below zero. Represent this temperature with a real number.

Exercise 2.111
Is every integer a rational number?

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.112
Is every rational number an integer?

Exercise 2.113 Exercise 2.114

0 and 2?

(Solution on p. 108.)

Can two rational numbers be added together to yield an integer? If so, give an example. For the following problems, on the number line, how many units (intervals) are there between?

Exercise 2.115
5
and 0?

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.116
0 and 6?

Exercise 2.117
8 3 m
and 0?

(Solution on p. 108.)

Exercise 2.118
and 4?

Exercise 2.119
and

(Solution on p. 108.)

n, m > n? b, b > a
?

Exercise 2.120
a
and

2.3.12 Exercises for Review

Exercise 2.121 (Section 2.2) Find the value of 6 + 3 (15 8) 4. Exercise 2.122 (Section 2.2) Find the value of 5 (8 6) + 3 (5 + 2 3). Exercise 2.123 (Section 2.2) Are the statements y < 4 and y 4 the same or dierent?
(Solution on p. 108.)

(Solution on p. 108.)

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Exercise 2.124 (Section 2.2) Use

equal to eleven."

algebraic notation to write the statement "six times a number is less than or

Exercise 2.125 (Section 2.2) Is the statement 8 (15 3 4) 3 7 3 true or false?

(Solution on p. 109.)

2.4 Properties of the Real Numbers 4

2.4.1 Overview

The Closure Properties The Commutative Properties The Associative Properties The Distributive Properties The Identity Properties The Inverse Properties

Property A property of a collection of objects is a characteristic that describes the collection.

terms of addition and multiplication.

We shall now examine

some of the properties of the collection of real numbers. The properties we will examine are expressed in

2.4.2 The Closure Properties

The Closure Properties
If

and

are real numbers, then

a+b

is a unique real number, and

For example, 3 and 11 are real numbers; For example,

3 + 11 = 14

and

a b is a 3 11 = 33,

unique real number. and both 14 and 33 are real

numbers. Although this property seems obvious, some collections are not closed under certain operations.

Example 2.34
The real numbers are not closed under division since, although 5 and 0 are real numbers,

5/0

and

0/0

are not real numbers.

Example 2.35
The natural numbers are not closed under subtraction since, although 8 is a natural number, is not. (8

88

8=0

and 0 is not a natural number.)

2.4.3 The Commutative Properties

Let

The Commutative Properties

COMMUTATIVE PROPERTY OF ADDITION

and

represent real numbers.

COMMUTATIVE PROPERTY OF MULTIPLICATION

a+b=b+a
aecting the result.

ab=ba

The commutative properties tell us that two numbers can be added or multiplied in any order without

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2.4.4 Sample Set A

The following are examples of the commutative properties.

Example 2.36
3+4=4+3
Both equal 7.

Example 2.37
5+x=x+5
Both represent the same sum.

Example 2.38
48=84 y7 = 7y
Both equal 32.

Example 2.39
Both represent the same product.

Example 2.40
5 (a + 1) = (a + 1) 5
Both represent the same product.

Example 2.41
(x + 4) (y + 2) = (y + 2) (x + 4)
Both represent the same product.

2.4.5 Practice Set A

Fill in the properties. with the proper number or letter so as to make the statement true. Use the commutative

Exercise 2.126
6+5= +6

(Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.127
m + 12 = 12 +

(Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.128
97= 6a = a 9

(Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.129 Exercise 2.130

4 (k 5) = 4

(Solution on p. 109.)

(Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.131
(9a 1) = (2b + 7) (9a 1)

(Solution on p. 109.)

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2.4.6 The Associative Properties

Let

The Associative Properties

OF ADDITION

a, b,

and

represent real numbers.

ASSOCIATIVE PROPERTY

ASSOCIATIVE PROPERTY OF MULTIPLICATION

(a + b) + c = a + (b + c)
the result.

(ab) c = a (bc)

The associative properties tell us that we may group together the quantities as we please without aecting

2.4.7 Sample Set B

The following examples show how the associative properties can be used.

Example 2.42
(2 + 6) + 1 8+1 9 = = = 2 + (6 + 1) 2+7 9
Both equal 9.

Example 2.43
(3 + x) + 17 = 3 + (x + 17)
Both represent the same sum.

Example 2.44
(2 3) 5 65 30 = = = 2 (3 5) 2 15 30
Both equal 30.

Example 2.45
(9y) 4 = 9 (y4)
Both represent the same product.

2.4.8 Practice Set B

Fill in the to make each statement true. Use the associative properties.

Exercise 2.132
(9 + 2) + 5 = 9 +

(Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.133
x + (5 + y) = +y

(Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.134
(11a) 6 = 11

(Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.135
[(7m 2) (m + 3)] (m + 4) = (7m 2)

(Solution on p. 109.)

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2.4.9 Sample Set C

Example 2.46
Simplify (rearrange into a simpler form):

5x6b8ac4.

According to the commutative property of multiplication, we can make a series of consecutive switches and get all the numbers together and all the letters together.

5684xbac 960xbac 960abcx

Multiply the numbers. By convention, we will, when possible, write all letters in alphabetical order.

2.4.10 Practice Set C

Simplify each of the following quantities.

Exercise 2.136
3a7y9d

(Solution on p. 109.) (Solution on p. 109.) (Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.137
6b8acz4 5

Exercise 2.138
4p6qr3 (a + b)

2.4.11 The Distributive Properties

When we were rst introduced to multiplication we saw that it was developed as a description for repeated addition.

4+4+4=34
Notice that there are three 4's, that is, 4 appears 3 When a number

times.

Hence, 3 times 4.

We know that algebra is generalized arithmetic. We can now make an important generalization.

is added repeatedly

times, we have

a + a + a + + a
a appears n times
Then, using multiplication as a description for repeated addition, we can replace

a + a + a + + a
For example:

with

na

n times

Example 2.47
x + x + x + x can be written x + x + x + x = 4x
as

4x

since

is repeatedly added 4 times.

Example 2.48
r + r can be written r + r = 2r
reading as

2r

since

is repeatedly added 2 times.

The distributive property involves both multiplication and addition. Let's rewrite

4 (a + b) .

We proceed by

4 (a + b) =

as a multiplication: 4 times the quantity

(a + b).

This directs us to write

4 (a + b)

(a + b) + (a + b) + (a + b) + (a + b) a's
together and all the

= a+b+a+b+a+b+a+b
Now we use the commutative property of addition to collect all the

b's

together.

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4 (a + b)

= a+a+a+a+b+b+b+b
4a's 4b's

Now, using multiplication as a description for repeated addition, we have

4 (a + b)
We have

4a + 4b

distributed the 4 over the sum to both a and b.

The Distributive Property

a (b + c) = a b + a c (b + c) a = a b + a c
The distributive property is useful when we cannot or do not wish to perform operations inside parentheses.

2.4.12 Sample Set D

Use the distributive property to rewrite each of the following quantities.

Example 2.49

Example 2.50

Example 2.51

2.4.13 Practice Set D

Exercise 2.139
What property of real numbers justies

(Solution on p. 109.)

a (b + c) = (b + c) a?
Use the distributive property to rewrite each of the following quantities.

Exercise 2.140
3 (2 + 1)

(Solution on p. 109.) (Solution on p. 109.) (Solution on p. 109.) (Solution on p. 109.) (Solution on p. 109.) (Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.141
(x + 6) 7

Exercise 2.142
4 (a + y)

Exercise 2.143
(9 + 2) a

Exercise 2.144
a (x + 5)

Exercise 2.145
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2.4.14 The Identity Properties

Additive Identity
The number 0 is called the For example,

additive identity

since when it is added to any real number, it preserves the

identity of that number. Zero is the only additive identity.

Multiplicative Identity
The number 1 is called the For example

6 + 0 = 6.

multiplicative identity

since when it multiplies any real number, it preserves

the identity of that number. One is the only multiplicative identity.

6 1 = 6.
MULTIPLICATIVE IDENTITY PROPERTY If a is a real number, then

We summarize the identity properties as follows. ADDITIVE IDENTITY PROPERTY If a is a real number, then

a+0=a

and

0+a=a

a1=a

and

1a=a

2.4.15 The Inverse Properties

Additive Inverses
When two numbers are added together and the result is the additive identity, 0, the numbers are called

additive inverses of each other. Multiplicative Inverses

called The numbers 3 and

For example, when 3 is added to

the result is 0, that is,

3 + (3) = 0.

are additive inverses of each other.

When two numbers are multiplied together and the result is the multiplicative identity, 1, the numbers are

1 For example, when 6 and 6 are multiplied together, the result 1 1 = 1. The numbers 6 and 6 are multiplicative inverses of each other. is 1, that is, 6 6 We summarize the inverse properties as follows.

multiplicative inverses of each other.

The Inverse Properties

1. If

2.

a is any real number, then there is a unique real number a, such that a + (a) = 0 and a + a = 0 The numbers a and a are called additive inverses of each other. 1 If a is any nonzero real number, then there is a unique real number a such a
1 a

that

=1

and

1 a

a=1

The numbers

1 and a are called

multiplicative inverses of each other.

we say we are

Expanding Quantities
When we perform operations such as

6 (a + 3) = 6a + 18,

expanding

the quantity

6 (a + 3).

2.4.16 Exercises
Use the commutative property of addition and multiplication to write expressions for an equal number for the following problems. You need not perform any calculations.

Exercise 2.146
x+3

(Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.147
5+y

Exercise 2.148
10x

(Solution on p. 109.)

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Exercise 2.149
18z

Exercise 2.150
r6

(Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.151
ax

Exercise 2.152
xc

(Solution on p. 109.)

Exercise 2.153
7 (2 + b)

Exercise 2.154
6 (s + 1)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.155
(8 + a) (x + 6)

Exercise 2.156
(x + 16) (a + 7)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.157
(x + y) (x y)

Exercise 2.158
0.06m

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.159 Exercise 2.160

5 (6h + 1)
(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.161
m (a + 2b)

Exercise 2.162
k (10a b)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.163
(21c) (0.008)

Exercise 2.164
(16) (4)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.165
(5) (b 6)

Exercise 2.166
[U+25CB]

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.167
Simplify using the commutative property of multiplication for the following problems. You need not use the distributive property.

Exercise 2.168
9x2y

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.169
5a6b

Exercise 2.170
2a3b4c

(Solution on p. 110.)

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Exercise 2.171
5x10y5z

Exercise 2.172
1u3r2z5m1n

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.173
6d4e1f 2 (g + 2h)

Exercise 2.174 Exercise 2.175

3 (a + 6) 2 (a 9) 6b
1 2

(Solution on p. 110.)

1 4

1 2

Exercise 2.176
1 (x + 2y) (6 + z) 9 (3x + 5y)

(Solution on p. 110.)

For the following problems, use the distributive property to expand the quantities.

Exercise 2.177
2 (y + 9)

Exercise 2.178
b (r + 5)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.179
m (u + a)

Exercise 2.180
k (j + 1)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.181
x (2y + 5)

Exercise 2.182
z (x + 9w)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.183
(1 + d) e

Exercise 2.184
(8 + 2f ) g

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.185
c (2a + 10b)

Exercise 2.186
15x (2y + 3z)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.187
8y (12a + b)

Exercise 2.188
z (x + y + m)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.189
(a + 6) (x + y)

Exercise 2.190
(x + 10) (a + b + c)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.191
1 (x + y)

Exercise 2.192
1 (a + 16)

(Solution on p. 110.)

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Exercise 2.193
0.48 (0.34a + 0.61)

Exercise 2.194
21.5 (16.2a + 3.8b + 0.7c)

(Solution on p. 110.)

Exercise 2.195 Exercise 2.196

2zt (Lm + 8k)
(Solution on p. 110.)

2.4.17 Exercises for Review

Exercise 2.197 (Section 2.2) Find the value of 4 2 + 5 (2 4 6 3) 2 5. Exercise 2.198 (Solution on p. 110.) (Section 2.2) Is the statement 3 (5 3 3 5) + 6 2 3 4 < 0 true or false? Exercise 2.199 (Section 2.3) Draw a number line that extends from 2 to 2 and place points at all integers
between and including

and 3.

Exercise 2.200 (Solution on p. 110.) (Section 2.3) Replace the with the appropriate relation symbol (< , > ) . 7 3. Exercise 2.201 (Section 2.3) What whole numbers can replace x so that the statement 2 x < 2 is true?

2.5 Exponents 5
2.5.1 Overview

Exponential Notation Reading Exponential Notation The Order of Operations

2.5.2 Exponential Notation

In Section Section 2.4 we were reminded that multiplication is a description for repeated addition. A natural question is Is there a description for describes repeated multiplication is

Factors

repeated multiplication? exponential notation.

The answer is yes.

The notation that

In multiplication, the numbers being multiplied together are called

factors.

In repeated multiplication, all

the factors are the same. In nonrepeated multiplication, none of the factors are the same. For example,

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Example 2.52
18 18 18 18 xxxxx 37a
Repeated multiplication of 18. All four factors, Repeated multiplication of x. All ve factors,

18,

are the same.

x, are the same.

Nonrepeated multiplication. None of the factors are the same.

using a superscript on the factor that is repeated. Exponential Notation If

Exponential notation is used to show repeated multiplication of the same factor. The notation consists of The superscript is called an

exponent.

is any real number and

is a natural number, then

xn = x x x ... x
n factors of x
An exponent records the number of identical factors in a multiplication. Note that the denition for exponential notation only has meaning for natural number exponents. We will extend this notation to include other numbers as exponents later.

2.5.3 Sample Set A

Example 2.53
multiplication.

7 7 7 7 7 7 = 76 .
The repeated factor is 7. The exponent 6 records the fact that 7 appears 6 times in the

Example 2.54
multiplication.

x x x x = x4 .
The repeated factor is

x.

The exponent 4 records the fact that

appears 4 times in the

Example 2.55
(2y) (2y) (2y) = (2y)

The repeated factor is in the multiplication.

2y .

The exponent 3 records the fact that the factor

2y

appears 3 times

Example 2.56
2yyy = 2y 3 .
The repeated factor is the multiplication.

y.

The exponent 3 records the fact that the factor

appears 3 times in

Example 2.57
times.

(a + b) (a + b) (a b) (a b) (a b) = (a + b) (a b) . The repeated factors are (a + b) and (a b), (a + b)

appearing 2 times and

(a b)

appearing 3

2.5.4 Practice Set A

Write each of the following using exponents.

Exercise 2.202
aaaa

(Solution on p. 110.) (Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.203
(3b) (3b) (5c) (5c) (5c) (5c)

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Exercise 2.204
2 2 7 7 7 (a 4) (a 4)

(Solution on p. 111.) (Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.205
8xxxyzzzzz

CAUTION
It is extremely important to realize and remember that an exponent applies only to the factor to which it is directly connected.

2.5.5 Sample Set B

Example 2.58
8x3
means

8 xxx

and

not 8x8x8x.

The exponent 3 applies only to the factor

since it is only to

the factor

that the 3 is connected.

Example 2.59
(8x)
3
means to the factor

(8x) (8x) (8x) since the parentheses indicate that the exponent 3 is directly connected 8x. Remember that the grouping symbols ( ) indicate that the quantities inside are

to be considered as one single number.

Example 2.60
34(a + 1)
2
means

34 (a + 1) (a + 1)

since the exponent 2 applies only to the factor

(a + 1).

2.5.6 Practice Set B

Write each of the following without exponents.

Exercise 2.206
4a3

(Solution on p. 111.) (Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.207
(4a)
3

2.5.7 Sample Set C

Example 2.61
Select a number to show that Suppose we choose

(2x)

is not always equal to

to be 5. Consider both

2x2 . (2x) and 2x2 .

2

(2x) (10) 100

Notice that

2 2

2x2 2 52 2 25 = 50
(2.1)

(2 5)
2

(2x) = 2x2

only when

x = 0.

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2.5.8 Practice Set C

Exercise 2.208
Select a number to show that

(5x)

(Solution on p. 111.)
is not always equal to

5x2 .

2.5.9 Reading Exponential Notation

In

Base
x

xn ,

is the base Exponent n is the exponent Power The number represented by

x to the nth Power n The term x is read as "x to the n th power," or more simply as "x to the nth." x Squared and x Cubed 2 3 The symbol x is often read as "x squared," and x is often read as "x cubed." A natural question is "Why 3 3 are geometric terms appearing in the exponent expression?" The answer for x is this: x means x x x.
In geometry, the volume of a rectangular box is found by multiplying the length by the width by the depth. A cube has the same length on each side. If we represent this length by the letter cube is length width

xn

is called a

power.

then the volume of the

x x x,

which, of course, is described by

x3 .

(Can you think of why

x2

is read as

squared?)

Cube with

=x =x depth = x 3 Volume = xxx = x

2.5.10 The Order of Operations

In Section Section 2.2 we were introduced to the order of operations. It was noted that we would insert another operation before multiplication and division. We can do that now.

The Order of Operations

1. Perform all operations inside grouping symbols beginning with the innermost set. 2. Perform all exponential

operations as you come to them, moving left-to-right.

3. Perform all multiplications and divisions as you come to them, moving left-to-right. 4. Perform all additions and subtractions as you come to them, moving left-to-right.

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2.5.11 Sample Set D

Use the order of operations to simplify each of the following.

Example 2.62 Example 2.63

22 + 5 = 4 + 5 = 9 52 + 32 + 10 = 25 + 9 + 10 = 44

Example 2.64
22 + (5) (8) 1 = 4 + (5) (8) 1 = 4 + 40 1 = 43

Example 2.65
7 6 42 + 15 = 7 6 16 + 1 = 42 16 + 1 = 27

Example 2.66
(2 + 3) + 72 3(4 + 1)
3 2

= (5) + 72 3(5) = 125 + 49 75 = 99

= 125 + 49 3 (25)

Example 2.67
4(6 + 2)
3 2

= 4(8)

2 2

= [4 (512)] = [2048]
2

= 4, 194, 304

Example 2.68
6 32 + 22 + 42 = 6 (9 + 4) + 42 = 6 (13) + 42 = 6 (13) + 16 = 78 + 16 = 94

Example 2.69
62 +22 42 +622

13 +82 102 (19)(5)

= = =

36+4 1+64 16+64 + 10095 36+4 1+64 16+24 + 10095 40 65 40 + 5

= 1 + 13 = 14

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2.5.12 Practice Set D

Use the order of operations to simplify the following.

Exercise 2.209
32 + 4 5

(Solution on p. 111.) (Solution on p. 111.) (Solution on p. 111.)

3

Exercise 2.210
23 + 3 3 8 4
4 2

Exercise 2.211
1 + 2 +4 6 10 2
52 +62 10 1+42 3 2

Exercise 2.212
2

(Solution on p. 111.)
2 2

10 6

Exercise 2.213
+

(Solution on p. 111.)

04 05 72 623

2.5.13 Exercises
For the following problems, write each of the quantities using exponential notation.

Exercise 2.214
b a x
to the fourth

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.215
squared

Exercise 2.216
to the eighth

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.217
(3)
cubed

Exercise 2.218
5 times

(Solution on p. 111.)

squared

Exercise 2.219
3 squared times

to the fth

Exercise 2.220
a
cubed minus

(Solution on p. 111.)
squared

(b + 7)

Exercise 2.221
(21 x) xxxxx
cubed plus

(x + 5)

to the seventh

Exercise 2.222 Exercise 2.223

(8) (8) xxxx

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.224
2 3 3 3 3xxyyyyy

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.225
2 2 5 6 6 6xyyzzzwwww

Exercise 2.226
7xx (a + 8) (a + 8)

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.227
10xyy (c + 5) (c + 5) (c + 5)

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Exercise 2.228
4x4x4x4x4x

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.229
(9a) (9a) (9a) (9a)

Exercise 2.230
(7) (7) (7) aabbba (7) baab

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.231
(a 10) (a 10) (a + 10)

Exercise 2.232
(z + w) (z + w) (z + w) (z w) (z w)

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.233
(2y) (2y) 2y2y

Exercise 2.234
3xyxxy (x + 1) (x + 1) (x + 1)
For the following problems, expand the quantities so that no exponents appear.

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.235
43

Exercise 2.236
62

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.237
73 y 2

Exercise 2.238
8x3 y 2

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.239
18x2 y 4 9a3 b2
2

Exercise 2.240
3

(Solution on p. 111.)

Exercise 2.241
5x2 2y 3
3

Exercise 2.242
10a3 b2 (3c)
2 2

(Solution on p. 112.)

Exercise 2.243 Exercise 2.244

x2 y 2

(a + 10) a2 + 10 x2 + y 2

(Solution on p. 112.)

For the following problems, select a number (or numbers) to show that

Exercise 2.245
(5x) (7x)
2
is not generally equal to

5x2 .
(Solution on p. 112.)

Exercise 2.246
2
is not generally equal to

7x2 . a2 + b2 .
(Solution on p. 112.)
equal to

Exercise 2.247
(a + b)
2
is not generally equal to

Exercise 2.248
For what real number is

(6a)

6a2 ?

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Exercise 2.249
For what real numbers,

and

b,

is

(a + b)

equal to

a2 + b2 ?
(Solution on p. 112.)

Use the order of operations to simplify the quantities for the following problems.

Exercise 2.250
32 + 7

Exercise 2.251
43 18

Exercise 2.252
52 + 2 (40)

(Solution on p. 112.)

Exercise 2.253 Exercise 2.254

25 + 3 (8 + 1)

82 + 3 + 5 (2 + 7)
(Solution on p. 112.)

Exercise 2.255
34 + 24 (1 + 5) 62 42 5
3

Exercise 2.256 Exercise 2.257

22 10 23

(Solution on p. 112.)

Exercise 2.258
34 43 17
2

(Solution on p. 112.)

Exercise 2.259
(4 + 3) + 1 (2 5)

Exercise 2.260
2 +2 2 5
4 5 3

(Solution on p. 112.)
2

4
3

Exercise 2.261 Exercise 2.262 Exercise 2.263 3

2 7 52

16 + 08 + 52 (2 + 8)

(Solution on p. 112.)

(7) (16) 92 + 4 11 + 32

Exercise 2.264 Exercise3 2.265 2

6 1 5 (1+6)2 +2 19 4 +(2)(3) 10

(Solution on p. 112.)

Exercise 2.266 Exercise 2.267 3 3 3

(2+1) +2 +1 62 63 2102 22 5[82 9(6)] 25 7

(Solution on p. 112.)

72 42 24 5

Exercise 2.268
+

152 [2(5)]2 552

(Solution on p. 112.)

18(23 +72 ) 2(19)33

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2.5.14 Exercises for Review

Exercise 2.269 (Section 2.2) Use
ve, is equal to ten." algebraic notation to write the statement "a number divided by eight, plus

Exercise 2.270 (Solution on p. 112.) (Section 2.3) Draw a number line that extends from 5 to 5 and place points at all real numbers
that are strictly greater than

but less than or equal to 2.

Exercise 2.271 (Section 2.3) Is every integer a whole number? Exercise 2.272 (Section 2.4) Use the commutative property of
number

(Solution on p. 112.)
multiplication to write a number equal to the

yx.

Exercise 2.273 (Section 2.4) Use the distributive property to expand 3 (x + 6).

2.6 Rules of Exponents 6

2.6.1 Overview

The Product Rule for Exponents The Quotient Rule for Exponents Zero as an Exponent

We will begin our study of the rules of exponents by recalling the denition of exponents.

Denition of Exponents
If

is any real number and

is a natural number, then

xn = x x x ... x
n factors of x
An exponent records the number of identical factors in a multiplication.

Base Exponent Power

In

xn ,

x n

is the is the

base exponent
xn

The number represented by The term

xn

is called a

power.

is read as "x to the

th."

2.6.2 The Product Rule for Exponents

base and natural number exponents.
6 This
The rst rule we wish to develop is the rule for multiplying two exponential quantities having the The following examples suggest this rule:

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Example 2.70
x2 x4 = xx 2 + xxxx 4 = =
factors

xxxxxx 6

= x6

factors

Example 2.71
a a2 = a 1
factors

aa 2

= =

aaa 3

= a3

factors

PRODUCT RULE FOR EXPONENTS

If

is a real number and

and

are natural numbers,

xn xm = xn+m
To multiply two exponential quantities having the same base, that the exponential quantities being multiplied

must have the same base for this rule to apply.

add the exponents.

Keep in mind

2.6.3 Sample Set A

Find the following products. All exponents are natural numbers.

Example 2.72 Example 2.73 Example 2.74 Example 2.75

8

x3 x5 = x3+5 = x8 a6 a14 = a6+14 = a20 y 5 y = y 5 y 1 = y 5+1 = y 6 (x 2y) (x 2y) = (x 2y)

5 8+5

= (x 2y)

13

Example 2.76
x3 y 4 = (xy)
3+4
Since the bases are not the same, the product rule does not apply.

2.6.4 Practice Set A

Find each product.

Exercise 2.274
x2 x5 x9 x4 y6 y4

(Solution on p. 112.) (Solution on p. 112.) (Solution on p. 112.)

Exercise 2.275 Exercise 2.276

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Exercise 2.277
c12 c8

(Solution on p. 112.) (Solution on p. 112.)

Exercise 2.278
(x + 2) (x + 2)
3

2.6.5 Sample Set B

We can use the rst rule of exponents (and the others that we will develop) along with the properties of real numbers.

Example 2.77
2x3 7x5 = 2 7 x3+5 = 14x8
We used the commutative and associative properties of multiplication. In practice, we use these properties mentally (as signied by the drawing of the box). We don't actually write the second step.

Example 2.78
4y 3 6y 2 = 4 6 y 3+2 = 24y 5

Example 2.79
9a2 b6 8ab4 2b3 = 9 8 2a2+1 b6+4+3 = 144a3 b13

Example 2.80
5(a + 6) 3(a + 6) = 5 3(a + 6)2+8 = 15(a + 6)
2 8 10

Example 2.81 Example 2.82

4x3 12 y 2 = 48x3 y 2

The bases are the same, so we add the exponents. Although we don't know exactly what number is, the notation indicates the addition.

2.6.6 Practice Set B

Perform each multiplication in one step.

Exercise 2.279
3x5 2x2 6y 3 3y 4

(Solution on p. 112.) (Solution on p. 112.) (Solution on p. 112.) (Solution on p. 112.) (Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.280 Exercise 2.281

4a3 b2 9a2 b

Exercise 2.282 Exercise 2.283

3

x4 4y 2 2x2 7y 6
2

(x y) 4(x y)

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Exercise 2.284
8x4 y 2 xx3 y 5

(Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.285 Exercise 2.286

an am ar

2aaa3 ab2 a3 b6ab2

2.6.7 The Quotient Rule for Exponents

The second rule we wish to develop is the rule for dividing two exponential quantities having the same base and natural number exponents. The following examples suggest a rule for dividing two exponential quantities having the same base and natural number exponents.

Example 2.83
x5 x2

xxxxx xx

()xx)xxx = xxx = x3 . ()xx) =

Notice that 5

2 = 3.

Example 2.84
a8 a3

aaaaaaaa aaa

()aaa)aaaaa = aaaaa = a5 . ()aaa) n

and

Notice that 8

3 = 5.

QUOTIENT RULE FOR EXPONENTS

If

is a real number and

are natural numbers,

xn xm

= xnm ,

x=0

To divide two exponential quantities having the same nonzero base, subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator. Keep in mind that the exponential quantities being divided

must have the same base for this rule to apply.

2.6.8 Sample Set C

Find the following quotients. All exponents are natural numbers.

Example 2.85
x5 x2

5-2 = x3

The part in the box is usally done mentally.

Example 2.86
27a3 b6 c2 = 9a32 b61 c21 = 9ab5 c 3a2 bc

Example 2.87
15x 3x
is, the notation

= 5x

The bases are the same, so we subtract the exponents. Although we don't know exactly what

indicates the subtraction.

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2.6.9 Practice Set C

Find each quotient

Exercise 2.287 Exercise 2.288 Exercise 2.289

(x+6)5 (x+6)3 a7 a y9 y5

(Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.)

xn xm , there are three possibilities for the values of the

Exercise 2.290
26x4 y 6 z 2 13x2 y 2 z
When we make the subtraction, exponents:

n m,

in the division

1. The exponent of the numerator is greater than the exponent of the denominator, that is, Thus, the exponent,

n > m

nm

, is a natural number.

2. The exponents are the same, that is, the exponent,

n = m.

Thus, the exponent,

n m,

is zero, a whole number.

3. The exponent of the denominator is greater than the exponent of the numerator, that is,

n < m.

Thus,

n m,

is an integer.

2.6.10 Zero as an Exponent

In Sample Set C, the exponents of the numerators were greater than the exponents of the denominators. Let's study the case when the exponents are the same. When the exponents are the same, say Thus, by the second rule of exponents, But what real number, if any, does

, the subtraction

nn

produces 0.

xn xn

= xnn = x0 .
represent? Let's think for a moment about our experience

x0

with division in arithmetic. We know that any nonzero number divided by itself is one.

8 8

= 1,

43 43

= 1, x

258 258

=1 xn .
Thus,

Since the letter

represents some nonzero real number, so does

xn xn

represents some nonzero real number divided by itself. Then But we have also established that if and

xn xn

= 1.
xn xn

x = 0,

xn xn

= x0 .

We now have that

= x0

xn xn

= 1.

This implies that

x0 = 1, x = 0.
We have enlarged our collection of numbers that

Exponents can now be natural numbers and zero.

can be used as exponents from the collection of natural numbers to the collection of whole numbers.

ZERO AS AN EXPONENT
If

x = 0,

x0 = 1 00
has no meaning (it does not represent a

Any number, other than 0, raised to the power of 0, is 1. number).

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2.6.11 Sample Set D

Find each value. Assume the base is not zero.

Example 2.88
60 = 1

Example 2.89
2470 = 1

Example 2.90
(2a + 5) = 1
0

Example 2.91
4y 0 = 4 1 = 4

Example 2.92
y6 = y0 = 1 y6

Example 2.93
2x2 = 2x0 = 2 1 = 2 x2

Example 2.94
5(x+4)8 (x1)5 5(x+4)3 (x1)5

= = =

(x + 4)

83 5 5

(x 1)
0

55

(x + 4) (x 1) (x + 4)

2.6.12 Practice Set D

Find each value. Assume the base is not zero.

Exercise 2.291 Exercise 2.292 Exercise 2.293 Exercise 2.294 Exercise 2.295 Exercise 2.296
51(a4)3 17(a4) 36a4 b3 c8 8ab3 c6 26x2 y 5 4xy 2 14a7 7a2 6x4 2x3 y7 y3

(Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.)

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Exercise 2.297
52a7 b3 (a+b)8 26a2 b(a+b)8 a a3

(Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.) (Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.298 n Exercise 2.299 r p q

14x y z 2xr y h z 5
in Section Section 3.7.

We will study the case where the exponent of the denominator is greater than the exponent of the numerator

2.6.13 Exercises
Use the product rule and quotient rule of exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all exponents are whole numbers.

Exercise 2.300
32 33

(Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.301
52 54 90 92

Exercise 2.302 Exercise 2.303

73 70 24 25

(Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.304 Exercise 2.305

x5 x4

(Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.306
x2 x3 a9 a7 y5 y7

(Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.307 Exercise 2.308 Exercise 2.309

m10 m2 k8 k3
(Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.310 Exercise 2.311

y3 y4 y6

(Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.312
3x2 2x5 a2 a3 a8

(Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.313 Exercise 2.314

4y 4 5y 6
(Solution on p. 113.)

Exercise 2.315
2a3 b2 3ab

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Exercise 2.316 Exercise 2.317

(3ab) 2a2 b 4x2

(Solution on p. 114.)

12xy 3 z 2 4x2 y 2 z 3x

Exercise 2.318
8xy 3

(Solution on p. 114.)

Exercise 2.319 Exercise 2.320

1 2 4 4a b 3 8 1 4 2b

(2xy) (3y) 4x2 y 5

(Solution on p. 114.)

Exercise 2.321 Exercise 2.322 Exercise 2.323 4 Exercise 2.324 Exercise 2.325 16 Exercise 2.326 Exercise 2.327 4 Exercise 2.328 Exercise 2.329 16 Exercise 2.330 Exercise 2.331 5 Exercise 2.332 Exercise 2.333 9 6 Exercise 2.334 Exercise 2.335 17 12 Exercise 2.336 Exercise4 2.337 20 24
15x y z 5x19 yz x5 y 7 x3 y 4 m n m16 n10 y 3 w10 yw5 a b a5 b2 m16 m9 y y2 x4 x2 k k13 y9 y4 y y3 x5 x3 4 413 29 24 6 63 85 83 16 2 3 21 x y

x3 y 2
(Solution on p. 114.)

(Solution on p. 114.)

(Solution on p. 114.)

(Solution on p. 114.)

(Solution on p. 114.)

(Solution on p. 114.)

(Solution on p. 114.)

(Solution on p. 114.)

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Exercise 2.338 Exercise 2.339 4 Exercise 2.340 Exercise 2.341 0 0 Exercise 2.342 Exercise 82.343 4 4 0 Exercise 2.344
t2 y 4
24x y z w 9xyw7 8a4 b0 4a3 a b c0 x0 x0 6r 6r 4 e11 e11

(Solution on p. 114.)

(Solution on p. 114.)

(Solution on p. 114.)

(Solution on p. 114.)

Exercise 2.345 6
x3
x x2

Exercise 2.346
a b
4 6 a10 b16 a5 b7 14a b 2b

(Solution on p. 114.)

Exercise 2.347 2 5
3a2 b3

Exercise 2.348
(x+3y)11 (2x1)4 (x+3y)3 (2x1)

(Solution on p. 114.)

Exercise 2.349 5 10 4 12
40x z

(zx )

(x+z)2

10z 7 (zx4 )5

Exercise 2.350
xn xr

(Solution on p. 114.)

Exercise 2.351
ax by c5z

Exercise 2.352
xn xn+3
x xn

(Solution on p. 114.)

Exercise 2.353 n+3 Exercise 2.354 Exercise 2.355 Exercise 2.356 Exercise 2.357
y y
(Solution on p. 114.)
xn+2 x3 x4 xn

(Solution on p. 114.)

Exercise 2.358
a a b b

(Solution on p. 114.)

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2.6.14 Exercises for Review

Exercise 2.359 (Section 2.3) What natural numbers can replace x so that the statement 5 < x 3 is true? Exercise 2.360 (Solution on p. 114.) (Section 2.4) Use the distributive property to expand 4x (2a + 3b). Exercise 2.361 (Section 2.5) Express xxxyyyy (a + b) (a + b) using exponents. Exercise 2.362 (Solution on p. 114.) (Section 2.5) Find the value of 42 + 32 23 10 8. Exercise 2.363 2 2 24 32 23 (Section 2.5) Find the value of 4 +(3+2) 1 + ( 42 ) . 23 5

2.7 The Power Rules for Exponents 7

2.7.1 Overview

The Power Rule for Powers The Power Rule for Products The Power Rule for quotients

2.7.2 The Power Rule for Powers

The following examples suggest a rule for raising a power to a power:

Example 2.95
a2
3

= a2 a2 a2 a2 a2 a
3 3

Using the product rule we get

= a2+2+2 = a3 2 = a6 x9 x9 x9 x9 x9+9+9+9

2 3

Example 2.96
x9 x x9 x9
4

= =

9 4 4 4

= x4 9 = x36
and

POWER RULE FOR POWERS

If x is a real number m (xn ) = xnm

and

are natural numbers,

To raise a power to a power, multiply the exponents.

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2.7.3 Sample Set A

Simplify each expression using the power rule for powers. All exponents are natural numbers.

Example 2.97
x3
4

= x3 4 x12

The box represents a step done mentally.

Example 2.98
y5
3

= y 5 3 = y 15

Example 2.99
d20
6

= d20 6 = d120

Example 2.100
x = x
is, the notation indicates the multiplication. Although we don't know exactly what number

2.7.4 Practice Set A

Simplify each expression using the power rule for powers.

Exercise 2.364
x
5 4

(Solution on p. 114.) (Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.365
y7
7

2.7.5 The Power Rule for Products

The following examples suggest a rule for raising a product to a power:

Example 2.101
(ab)
3

= ab ab ab = aaabbb = a 3 b3

Use the commutative property of multiplication.

Example 2.102
(xy)
5

= = =

xy xy xy xy xy xxxxx yyyyy x5 y 5 = = = 4xyz 4xyz 4 4 xx yy zz 16x2 y 2 z 2 n

is a natural number,

Example 2.103
(4xyz)
2

POWER RULE FOR PRODUCTS

If

x and y are n (xy) = xn y n

real numbers and

To raise a product to a power, apply the exponent to each and every factor.

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2.7.6 Sample Set B

Make use of either or both the power rule for products and power rule for powers to simplify each expression.

Example 2.104
(ab) = a7 b7
4 7

Example 2.105
(axy) = a4 x4 y 4
2

Example 2.106
(3ab) = 32 a2 b2 = 9a2 b2
Don't forget to apply the exponent to the 3!

Example 2.107
(2st) = 25 s5 t5 = 32s5 t5
5

Example 2.108
ab3
2

= a2 b3

= a2 b6

We used two rules here. First, the power rule for products. Second, the power rule for powers.

Example 2.109
7a4 b2 c8
2

= 72 a4

b2

c8

= 49a8 b4 c16

Example 2.110
If 6a

3 7

c = 0,
4 6

then

6a3 c7

=1
24 24

Recall that x

= 1 for x = 0.

Example 2.111
2(x + 1) = 26 (x + 1) = 64(x + 1)

2.7.7 Practice Set B

Make use of either or both the power rule for products and the power rule for powers to simplify each expression.

Exercise 2.366
(ax)
4

(Solution on p. 115.) (Solution on p. 115.) (Solution on p. 115.) (Solution on p. 115.) (Solution on p. 115.) (Solution on p. 115.) (Solution on p. 115.)
2 5

Exercise 2.367
(3bxy)
2

Exercise 2.368
[4t (s 5)] 9x y
3 5 2 3

Exercise 2.369 Exercise 2.370

1a b c d
5 8 3 6

Exercise 2.371
[(a + 8) (a + 5)]

Exercise 2.372
12c4 u3 (w 3)

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Exercise 2.373
10t4 y 7 j 3 d2 v 6 n4 g 8 (2 k)
17

(Solution on p. 115.)
4

Exercise 2.374
x3 x5 y 2 y 6 10 10
6 12 9

(Solution on p. 115.) (Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.375
10

5 10

2.7.8 The Power Rule for Quotients

The following example suggests a rule for raising a quotient to a power.

Example 2.112
a 3 b

POWER RULE FOR QUOTIENTS

If

a b

a b

a b

aaa bbb

a3 b3

x
x y

and n

are real numbers and

is a natural number,

xn yn ,

y=0

To raise a quotient to a power, distribute the exponent to both the numerator and denominator.

2.7.9 Sample Set C

Make use of the power rule for quotients, the power rule for products, the power rule for powers, or a combination of these rules to simplify each expression. All exponents are natural numbers.

Example 2.113
x y 6

= =

x6 y6

Example 2.114
a 2 c a2 c2

Example 2.115
2x 4 b

= =

(2x)4 b4

=
7

24 x4 b4

16x4 b4

Example 2.116
a3 b5 7

(a3 )

(b5 )7 3

a21 b35

Example 2.117
3c4 r 2 23 g 5 4

33 c12 r 6 29 g 15

27c12 r 6 29 g 15

or

27c12 r 6 512g 15

Example 2.118
(a2) (a+7)

=
2

(a2)4 (a+7)4

Example 2.119
6x(4x)4 2a(y4)6

62 x2 (4x)8 22 a2 (y4)12

36x2 (4x)8 4a2 (y4)12

9x2 (4x)8 a2 (y4)12

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Example 2.120
a3 b5 a2 b 3

a32 b51
4 3

We can simplify within the parentheses. We have a rule that tells us to proceed this way.

=
a b a2 b
3 5

ab

= a3 b12
3

a9 b15 a6 b3

= a96 b153 = a3 b12

We could have actually used the power rule for quotients rst. Distribute the exponent, then simplify using the other rules. It is probably better, for the sake of consistency, to work inside the parentheses rst.

Example 2.121 rw sw r s w
a b ct

b ctw

2.7.10 Practice Set C

Make use of the power rule for quotients, the power rule for products, the power rule for powers, or a combination of these rules to simplify each expression.

Exercise 2.376 Exercise 2.377

2x 3y 3 a 5 c

(Solution on p. 115.) (Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.378
x2 y 4 z 7 a5 b 9

(Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.379
2a4 (b1) 3b3 (c+6) 4

(Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.380
8a b c 4a2 b
3 2 6

(Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.381
(9+w)2 (3+w)5 10

(Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.382
5x4 (y+1) 5x4 (y+1) 6

(Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.383
16x3 v 4 c7 12x2 vc6 0

(Solution on p. 115.)

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2.7.11 Exercises
Use the power rules for exponents to simplify the following problems. Assume that all bases are nonzero and that all variable exponents are natural numbers.

Exercise 2.384
(ac)
5

(Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.385
(nm) (2a) (2a)
3 7

Exercise 2.386 Exercise 2.387

5

(Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.388
(3xy) (2xy) (3ab)
4

(Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.389
5

Exercise 2.390
4

(Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.391
(6mn) 7y 3 3m3 5x
2

Exercise 2.392
2

(Solution on p. 115.)

Exercise 2.393
4

Exercise 2.394
6 3

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.395
5x2
3

Exercise 2.396
10a b 8x2 y 3
2 2

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.397
2

Exercise 2.398
x y z
2 3 5 4

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.399
2a5 b11 x y z
0

Exercise 2.400
3 2 4 5

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.401
m 6 n2 p 5 a b c d
5

Exercise 2.402
4 7 6 8 8

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.403
x2 y 3 z 9 w 7 9xy 3
0 3

Exercise 2.404

(Solution on p. 116.)

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Exercise 2.405 Exercise 2.406 Exercise 2.407 Exercise 2.408

(xy)
4 3 3 5 10 3 5a b c 1 10 8 4 9 2 8c d e f 1 2 6 5 4 2f r s

(Solution on p. 116.)

(Solution on p. 116.)

x2 y 4 3a5

Exercise 2.409
2a2
4 2

Exercise 2.410
a2 b3 h3 k 5
4 3 3

(Solution on p. 116.)

a3 b3 h2 k 4
5

Exercise 2.411
2 3

Exercise 2.412
x y z ab3 c2
4

(Solution on p. 116.)

x yz

2 2

Exercise 2.413
5

a2 b2 c

Exercise 2.414
(6a2 b8 ) (a
b ) (a4 b4 )3
2

(Solution on p. 116.)

(3ab5 )2

Exercise 2.415 3 4 5 Exercise 2.416

(x6 y5 ) (a
3

(Solution on p. 116.)

(x2 y 3 )5

Exercise 2.417 8 10 3
b ) (a7 b5 )3

Exercise 2.418
(m5 n6 p4 ) (x
y z ) (x6 yz)6
4

(Solution on p. 116.)

(m4 n5 p)4

Exercise 2.419 8 3 2 5 Exercise 2.420

(10x4 y5 z11 )
(xy 2 )4
3

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 22.421 4 5
(9a
b )(2b c) (3a3 b)(6bc)
4

Exercise 2.422
(2x3 y3 ) (5x6 y8 )
(4x5 y 3 )2
2

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.423 2
3x 5y

Exercise 2.424
3ab 4xy 3

(Solution on p. 116.)

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Exercise 2.425 5
x2 y 2 2z 3

Exercise 2.426
3a b c4
2 3

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise2 2.427
42 a3 b7 b5 c4

Exercise 2.428
x2 (y1)3 (x+6) 4

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.429
xn t2m
3

Exercise 2.430
(xn+2 )
x2n

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.431
(xy)

Exercise 2.432 Exercise 2.433

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.434

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.435 3 Exercise 2.436

4x 2y 4 a a 4a

(Solution on p. 116.)

Exercise 2.437

2.7.12 Exercises for Review

Exercise 2.438 (Solution (Section 2.3) Is there a smallest integer? If so, what is it? Exercise 2.439 (Section 2.4) Use the distributive property to expand 5a (2x + 8). Exercise 2.440 (Solution 2 +(5+4)3 (Section 2.5) Find the value of (53)2 251 +2 . 4 Exercise 2.441 (Section 2.6) Assuming the bases are not zero, nd the value of 4a2 b3 5ab4 .
on p. 116.)

on p. 117.)

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Exercise 2.442 (Section 2.6) Assuming the bases are not zero, nd the value of

(Solution on p. 117.)
36x10 y 8 z 3 w0 . 9x5 y 2 z

2.8 Summary of Key Concepts 8

2.8.1 Summary of Key Concepts
Variables and Constants (Section 2.2) A variable is a letter or symbol that represents any member of a collection of two or more numbers. A constant is a letter or symbol that represents a specic number. Binary Operation (Section 2.2) A binary operation is a process that assigns two numbers to a single number. +, , , are binary
operations.

Grouping Symbols (Section 2.2)

Grouping symbols are used to indicate that a particular collection of numbers and meaningful operations is to be considered as a single number (5

is not meaningful). Grouping symbols can also direct us in

operations when more than two operations are to be performed. Common algebraic grouping symbols are Parentheses Brackets Braces Bar

: {

Order of Operations (Section 2.2, Section 2.5)

When two or more operations are to be performed on a collection of numbers, the correct value can be obtained only by using the correct order of operations.

The Real Number Line (Section 2.3) The real number line allows us to visually display some of the numbers in which we are interested. Coordinate and Graph (Section 2.3)
The number associated with a point on the number line is called the associated with a number is called the

Real Number (Section 2.3) A real number is any number that is the coordinate of a point on the real number line. Types of Real Numbers (Section 2.3)
The collection of real numbers has many subcollections. The ones of most interest to us are

graph of the number.

coordinate

of the point. The point

the the the the the

natural numbers : {1, 2, 3, . . . } whole numbers : {0, 1, 2, 3, . . . } integers : {. . . , 3, 2, 1, 0, 1, 2, 3, . . . } rational numbers : {all numbers that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers} irrational numbers : {all numbers that have nonending and nonrepeating decimal representations}

Properties of Real Numbers (Section 2.4) Closure : If a and b are real numbers, then a + b and a b are unique real numbers. Commutative : a + b = b + a and a b = b a Associative : a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c and a (b c) = (a b) c
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Distributive : a (b + c) = a b + a c Additive identity : 0 is the additive identity. a + 0 = a and 0 + a = a. Multiplicative identity : 1 is the multiplicative identity. a 1 = a and 1 a = a. Additive inverse : For each real number a there is exactly one number a such Multiplicative inverse :
that

that

a + (a) = 0and
1 a such

(a) + a = 0. a
1 a

For each nonzero real number

a there is exactly one nonzero real number

=1

1 and a

a = 1.

Exponents (Section 2.5)

Exponents record the number of identical factors that appear in a multiplication.

x x x . . . x = xn

Rules of Exponents (Section 2.6, Section 2.7)

If

n factors of x

is a real number and

and

are natural numbers, then

: xn xm = xn+m xn : xm = xnm , x = 0 : x0 = 1, x = 0 : (xn )m = xnm n n : x = xn , y = 0 y y

2.9 Exercise Supplement 9

2.9.1 Exercise Supplement
2.9.1.1 Symbols and Notations (Section 2.2)
For the following problems, simplify the expressions.

Exercise 2.443
12 + 7 (4 + 3)

(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.444
9 (4 2) + 6 (8 + 2) 3 (1 + 4)

Exercise 2.445
6 [1 + 8 (7 + 2)]

(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.446
26 2 10

Exercise 2.447 Exercise 2.448

51 3 7
(4+17+1)+4 141

(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.449
(4 + 5) (4 + 6) (4 + 7)

(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.450
8 (2 12 13) + 2 5 11 [1 + 4 (1 + 2)]

Exercise 2.451
3 4

(Solution on p. 117.)

1 12

3 4

1 2

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Exercise 2.452
48 3
29+11 61

Exercise 2.453 Exercise 2.454 88 99 Exercise 2.455

86 2
11 + 9 +1 54 22 9 11

1+17 6

(Solution on p. 117.)

(Solution on p. 117.)

99 3

104 5

For the following problems, write the appropriate relation symbol

(=, < , > )

in place of the

Exercise 2.456
22 6

Exercise 2.457
9 [4 + 3 (8)] 6 [1 + 8 (5)]

(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.458
3 (1.06 + 2.11) 4 (11.01 9.06)

Exercise 2.459
20

(Solution on p. 117.)

For the following problems, state whether the letters or symbols are the same or dierent.

Exercise 2.460
>
and

Exercise 2.461 Exercise 2.462

a = b and b = a

(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.463
Represent the sum of

(Solution on p. 117.)

and

two dierent ways.

For the following problems, use algebraic notataion.

Exercise 2.464
8 plus 9

Exercise 2.465
62 divided by

(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.466
8 times

(x + 4)
(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.467
6 times

x,

minus 2

Exercise 2.468
x+1
divided by

x3
(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.469
y + 11
divided by

y + 10, b

minus 12

Exercise 2.470
zero minus

times

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2.9.1.2 The Real Number Line and the Real Numbers (Section 2.3) Exercise 2.471
Is every natural number a whole number?

(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.472
Is every rational number a real number? For the following problems, locate the numbers on a number line by placing a point at their (approximate) position.

Exercise 2.473
2

(Solution on p. 117.)

Exercise 2.474
3.6

Exercise 2.475 Exercise 2.476

0

(Solution on p. 117.)

1 3 8

Exercise 2.477 Exercise 2.478

4 1 2

(Solution on p. 117.)

Draw a number line that extends from 10 to 20. Place a point at all odd integers.

Exercise 2.479
Draw a number line that extends from at all even positive integers.

(Solution on p. 117.)

10

to

10.

Place a point at all negative odd integers and

Exercise 2.480
Draw a number line that extends from or equal to

5 to 10.

Place a point at all integers that are greater then

but strictly less than 5.

Exercise 2.481
Draw a number line that extends from greater than

(Solution on p. 117.)

10 to 10.

Place a point at all real numbers that are strictly

but less than or equal to 7.

Exercise 2.482
Draw a number line that extends from including

10

to

10.

Place a point at all real numbers between and

and 4.

For the following problems, write the appropriate relation symbol

(=, < , > ) .

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.483
3 1 8 5 0 1

Exercise 2.484 Exercise 2.485

5
1 5 2

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.486 Exercise 2.487

Is there a smallest two digit integer? If so, what is it?

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.488
Is there a smallest two digit real number? If so, what is it? For the following problems, what integers can replace

so that the statements are true?

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Exercise 2.489
4x7

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.490
3 x < 1

Exercise 2.491
3 < x 2

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.492
The temperature today in Los Angeles was eighty-two degrees. Represent this temperature by real number.

Exercise 2.493
real number.

(Solution on p. 118.)

The temperature today in Marbelhead was six degrees below zero. Represent this temperature by

Exercise 2.494
On the number line, how many units between

3 4

and 2?

Exercise 2.495
On the number line, how many units between and 0?

(Solution on p. 118.)

2.9.1.3 Properties of the Real Numbers (Section 2.4) Exercise 2.496

a+b=b+a st = ts
is an illustration of the property of addition.

Exercise 2.497
lowing problems.

(Solution on p. 118.)

is an illustration of the __________ property of __________.

Use the commutative properties of addition and multiplication to write equivalent expressions for the fol-

Exercise 2.498
y + 12

Exercise 2.499
a + 4b

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.500
6x

Exercise 2.501
2 (a 1)

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.502
(8) (4)

Exercise 2.503
(6) (9) (2)

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.504
(x + y) (x y)

Exercise 2.505

distributive property.

(Solution on p. 118.)
You need not use the

Simplify the following problems using the commutative property of multiplication.

Exercise 2.506
8x3y

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Exercise 2.507
16ab2c

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.508
4axyc4d4e

Exercise 2.509
3 (x + 2) 5 (x 1) 0 (x + 6)

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.510
8b (a 6) 9a (a 4)
For the following problems, use the distributive property to expand the expressions.

Exercise 2.511
3 (a + 4)

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.512
a (b + 3c)

Exercise 2.513
2g (4h + 2k)

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.514
(8m + 5n) 6p

Exercise 2.515
3y (2x + 4z + 5w)

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.516
(a + 2) (b + 2c)

Exercise 2.517
(x + y) (4a + 3b)

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.518
10az (bz + c)

2.9.1.4 Exponents (Section 2.5)

For the following problems, write the expressions using exponential notation.

Exercise 2.519
x
to the fth.

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.520
(y + 2)
cubed.

Exercise 2.521
(a + 2b) x
squared minus

(Solution on p. 118.)

(a + 3b)

to the fourth.

Exercise 2.522
cubed plus 2 times

(y x)

to the seventh.

Exercise 2.523
aaaaaaa

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.524
2222

Exercise 2.525
(8) (8) (8) (8) xxxyyyyy

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.526
(x 9) (x 9) + (3x + 1) (3x + 1) (3x + 1)

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Exercise 2.527 Exercise 2.528

x3

2zzyzyyy + 7zzyz(a 6) (a 6)
For the following problems, expand the terms so that no exponents appear.

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.529
3x3

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.530
7 3 x2 (4b)

Exercise 2.531
2

(Solution on p. 118.)

Exercise 2.532
6a2 (5c 4)
2 3 2

Exercise 2.533
x3 + 7 y2 3

(Solution on p. 119.)
3

(z + 10)
and

Exercise 2.534
Choose values for a. b.

to show that

(a + b) 2 (a + b)

is not always equal to may be equal to

a2 + b2 . a + b2 .
2

Exercise 2.535
Choose value for a. b.

(Solution on p. 119.)

to show that

(4x) 2 (4x)

is not always equal to may be equal to

4x2 .

4x

2.9.1.5 Rules of Exponents (Section 2.6) - The Power Rules for Exponents (Section 2.7)
Simplify the following problems.

Exercise 2.536
42 + 8

Exercise 2.537
63 + 5 (30)

(Solution on p. 119.)

Exercise 2.538 Exercise 2.539

122 + 0.3(11)
3 +1 22 +42 +32 62 +32 22 +1 2

18 + 010 + 32 42 + 23
(Solution on p. 119.)

Exercise 2.540 4 Exercise 2.541

+
(Solution on p. 119.)
(1+4)2 23 14 25 42

Exercise 2.542
a4 a3

Exercise 2.543
2b5 2b3

(Solution on p. 119.)

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Exercise 2.544
4a3 b2 c8 3ab2 c0 6x4 y 10 xy 3

Exercise 2.545 Exercise 2.546

3xyz 2
4

(Solution on p. 119.)

2x2 y 3

4x2 y 2 z 4
(Solution on p. 119.)

Exercise 2.547
(3a)

Exercise 2.548
(10xy) x y
2

Exercise 2.549
2 4 6

(Solution on p. 119.)

Exercise 2.550
a4 b7 c7 z 12
9

Exercise 2.551
x x5

(Solution on p. 119.)

Exercise 2.552 8 Exercise 2.553 Exercise 2.554 4 Exercise 2.555

x4
11x 11x4 14a4 b6 c7 2ab3 c2

3 8 6 0 10 15 2 4x y z a b

(Solution on p. 119.)

(Solution on p. 119.)

Exercise 62.556 9
a3 b7

x10 x3

Exercise 2.557
(x4 y6 z10 )
(xy 5 z 7 )3
4

a b a5 b10

(Solution on p. 119.)

Exercise 2.558 13 5
(2x1) (2x+5) (2x1)10 (2x+5) 2

Exercise 2.559
3x2 4y 3

(Solution on p. 119.)

Exercise 2.560 9 4
(x+y) (xy) (x+y)3

Exercise 2.561
xn xm

(Solution on p. 119.)

Exercise 2.562
an+2 an+4

Exercise 2.563
6b2n+7 8b5n+2
18x 2x2n+1

(Solution on p. 119.)

Exercise 2.564 4n+9 Exercise 2.565

x5t y 4r
7

(Solution on p. 119.)

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Exercise 2.566
a2n b3m c4p
6r

Exercise 2.567 w
u uk

(Solution on p. 119.)

2.10 Prociency Exam

2.10.1 Prociency Exam

10

For the following problems, simplify each of the expressions.

Exercise 2.568 (Solution (Section 2.2) 8 (6 3) 5 4 + 3 (8) (2) 4 3 Exercise 2.569 (Solution 2 0 (Section 2.2) {2(1 + 7) } Exercise 2.570 (Solution 8 0 +33 (1+4) (Section 2.2) 1 +42 (2+15) 2 Exercise 2.571 (Solution 5(22 +32 ) 234 102 (Section 2.2) 43 + 116 Exercise 2.572 (Solution (Section 2.2) Write the appropriate relation symbol (> , < ) in place of the .
5 (2 + 11) 2 (8 3) 2
For the following problems, use algebraic notation.

on p. 119.) on p. 119.) on p. 119.) on p. 119.) on p. 119.)

Exercise 2.573 (Solution on p. 119.) (Section 2.2) (x 1) times (3x plus 2). Exercise 2.574 (Solution on p. 120.) (Section 2.2) A number divided by twelve is less than or equal to the same number plus four. Exercise 2.575 (Solution on p. 120.) (Section 2.3) Locate the approximate position of 1.6 on the number line.

Exercise 2.576 (Solution on p. 120.) (Section 2.3) Is 0 a positive number, a negative number, neither, or both? Exercise 2.577 (Solution on p. 120.) (Section 2.3) Draw a portion of the number line and place points at all even integers strictly
between 14 and 20.

Exercise 2.578 (Section 2.3) Draw

greater than

(Solution on p. 120.)
a portion of the number line and place points at all real numbers strictly

but less than or equal to 4.

Exercise 2.579 (Solution on p. 120.) (Section 2.3) What whole numbers can replace x so that the following statement is true? 4
x 5.

Exercise 2.580 (Solution on p. 120.) (Section 2.3) Is there a largest real number between and including 6 and 10? If so, what is it?
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Exercise 2.581 (Solution on p. 120.) (Section 2.4) Use the commutative property of multiplication to write m (a + 3) in an equivalent
form.

Exercise 2.582 (Solution (Section 2.4) Use the commutative properties to simplify 3a4b8cd. Exercise 2.583 (Solution (Section 2.4) Use the commutative properties to simplify 4 (x 9) 2y (x 9) 3y . Exercise 2.584 (Solution (Section 2.5) Simplify 4 squared times x cubed times y to the fth. Exercise 2.585 (Solution (Section 2.5) Simplify (3) (3) (3) aabbbbabba (3) a.
For the following problems, use the rules of exponents to simplify each of the expressions.

on p. 120.) on p. 120.) on p. 120.) on p. 120.)

Exercise 2.586 (Section 2.6, Section Exercise 2.587 (Section 2.6, Section Exercise 2.588 (Section 2.6, Section Exercise 2.589 (Section 2.6, Section Exercise 2.590
(5x+4)0 (3x2 1)0 x x y x y

2.7) 3ab2 2.7) 2.7)

x10 y 12 x2 y 5

(Solution on p. 120.)
2

2a3 b

(Solution on p. 120.) (Solution on p. 120.)

52x7 y 10 (yx4 ) (y+x)5 4y 6 (yx4 )10 (y+x)
12

2.7) xn y 3m z 2p

(Solution on p. 120.)
4

(Solution on p. 120.) (Solution on p. 120.) (Solution on p. 120.)

What word is used to describe the letter or symbol that represents

Exercise 2.591 Exercise 2.592 (Section 2.6, Section 2.7)

an unspecied member of a particular collection of two or more numbers that are clearly dened?

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 2

Solution to Exercise 2.1 (p. 49)
29 x,
27 48 24 4

29x,

(29) (x) , 29 (x) , (29) x

Solution to Exercise 2.2 (p. 50) Solution to Exercise 2.3 (p. 50) Solution to Exercise 2.4 (p. 50) Solution to Exercise 2.5 (p. 50) Solution to Exercise 2.6 (p. 52) Solution to Exercise 2.7 (p. 52) Solution to Exercise 2.8 (p. 52) Solution to Exercise 2.9 (p. 52) Solution to Exercise 2.10 (p. 52)
20 7 8 17 37 26 49

Solution to Exercise 2.12 (p. 52) Solution to Exercise 2.14 (p. 52) Solution to Exercise 2.16 (p. 53)
78

Solution to Exercise 2.18 (p. 53)

203 29 1

Solution to Exercise 2.20 (p. 53) Solution to Exercise 2.22 (p. 53) Solution to Exercise 2.24 (p. 53)
91 2 3
508

Solution to Exercise 2.26 (p. 53) Solution to Exercise 2.28 (p. 53)
24.4
55 1 0

Solution to Exercise 2.30 (p. 53) Solution to Exercise 2.32 (p. 53) Solution to Exercise 2.34 (p. 53) Solution to Exercise 2.36 (p. 53)
dierent same

Solution to Exercise 2.38 (p. 54)

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Solution to Exercise 2.40 (p. 54)

a + b, b + a x + 16 81x

Solution to Exercise 2.42 (p. 54) Solution to Exercise 2.44 (p. 54) Solution to Exercise 2.46 (p. 54)
(x + b) (x + 7)
x 7b

Solution to Exercise 2.48 (p. 54) Solution to Exercise 2.50 (p. 54)
x 8 = 17
x 6

Solution to Exercise 2.52 (p. 54) Solution to Exercise 2.54 (p. 54)
true true

44

Solution to Exercise 2.56 (p. 54) Solution to Exercise 2.58 (p. 55)
false 120

Solution to Exercise 2.60 (p. 55) Solution to Exercise 2.62 (p. 55)
0.00024,
yes yes yes yes no or

Solution to Exercise 2.64 (p. 58) Solution to Exercise 2.65 (p. 58) Solution to Exercise 2.66 (p. 58) Solution to Exercise 2.67 (p. 58) Solution to Exercise 2.68 (p. 58) Solution to Exercise 2.69 (p. 58) Solution to Exercise 2.70 (p. 59) Solution to Exercise 2.71 (p. 59) Solution to Exercise 2.72 (p. 59) Solution to Exercise 2.73 (p. 59) Solution to Exercise 2.74 (p. 59) Solution to Exercise 2.75 (p. 60) Solution to Exercise 2.76 (p. 60)
0, 1, 2 innitely many, innitely many no, no yes yes yes yes

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Solution to Exercise 2.77 (p. 60)

Q, R

Solution to Exercise 2.79 (p. 60)

W, Z, Q, R Q, R Q, R

Solution to Exercise 2.81 (p. 60) Solution to Exercise 2.83 (p. 60) Solution to Exercise 2.85 (p. 60) Solution to Exercise 2.87 (p. 60)
neither

Solution to Exercise 2.89 (p. 61) Solution to Exercise 2.91 (p. 61) Solution to Exercise 2.93 (p. 61) Solution to Exercise 2.95 (p. 61)
< >
; no

Solution to Exercise 2.97 (p. 61) Solution to Exercise 2.99 (p. 61)
no 99

Solution to Exercise 2.101 (p. 61) Solution to Exercise 2.103 (p. 61)
yes, 0

Solution to Exercise 2.105 (p. 61)

6, 5, 4, 3, 2

Solution to Exercise 2.107 (p. 62)

There are no natural numbers between

Solution to Exercise 2.109 (p. 62)

95 1

15

and

1.

Solution to Exercise 2.111 (p. 62)

Yes, every integer is a rational number.

Solution to Exercise 2.113 (p. 62)

Yes.

Solution to Exercise 2.115 (p. 62)

5 units 8 units

1 2

1 2

= 1 or 1 + 1 = 2

Solution to Exercise 2.117 (p. 62) Solution to Exercise 2.119 (p. 62)
m n units
23

Solution to Exercise 2.121 (p. 62)

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Solution to Exercise 2.123 (p. 62)

dierent true

Solution to Exercise 2.125 (p. 63) Solution to Exercise 2.126 (p. 64) Solution to Exercise 2.127 (p. 64) Solution to Exercise 2.128 (p. 64) Solution to Exercise 2.129 (p. 64) Solution to Exercise 2.130 (p. 64) Solution to Exercise 2.131 (p. 64) Solution to Exercise 2.132 (p. 65) Solution to Exercise 2.133 (p. 65) Solution to Exercise 2.134 (p. 65) Solution to Exercise 2.135 (p. 65) Solution to Exercise 2.136 (p. 66) Solution to Exercise 2.137 (p. 66) Solution to Exercise 2.138 (p. 66) Solution to Exercise 2.139 (p. 67) Solution to Exercise 2.140 (p. 67) Solution to Exercise 2.141 (p. 67) Solution to Exercise 2.142 (p. 67) Solution to Exercise 2.143 (p. 67) Solution to Exercise 2.144 (p. 67) Solution to Exercise 2.145 (p. 67) Solution to Exercise 2.146 (p. 68)
3+x 10x 6r x+y ax + 5a 9a + 2a 4a + 4y 7x + 42 6+3
the commutative property of multiplication

m 7 6

(k 5)

(2b + 7) 2+5

x+5 a6

(m + 3) (m + 4)

189ady

960abcz

72pqr (a + b)

Solution to Exercise 2.148 (p. 68) Solution to Exercise 2.150 (p. 69)

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Solution to Exercise 2.152 (p. 69)

cx

Solution to Exercise 2.154 (p. 69)

(s + 1) 6

Solution to Exercise 2.156 (p. 69)

(a + 7) (x + 16) m (0.06)

Solution to Exercise 2.158 (p. 69) Solution to Exercise 2.160 (p. 69) Solution to Exercise 2.162 (p. 69)
(10a b) k (4) (16) (6h + 1) 5

Solution to Exercise 2.164 (p. 69) Solution to Exercise 2.166 (p. 69)
[U+25CB] 18xy

Solution to Exercise 2.168 (p. 69) Solution to Exercise 2.170 (p. 69)
24abc

Solution to Exercise 2.172 (p. 70)

30mnruz
1 16 ade

Solution to Exercise 2.174 (p. 70) Solution to Exercise 2.176 (p. 70)
9 (x + 2y) (6 + z) (3x + 5y) br + 5b jk + k

Solution to Exercise 2.178 (p. 70) Solution to Exercise 2.180 (p. 70) Solution to Exercise 2.182 (p. 70)
xz + 9wz 8g + 2f g

Solution to Exercise 2.184 (p. 70) Solution to Exercise 2.186 (p. 70)
30xy + 45xz

Solution to Exercise 2.188 (p. 70)

xz + yz + mz

Solution to Exercise 2.190 (p. 70)

ax + bx + cx + 10a + 10b + 10c

Solution to Exercise 2.192 (p. 70)

a + 16

Solution to Exercise 2.194 (p. 71) Solution to Exercise 2.196 (p. 71) Solution to Exercise 2.198 (p. 71)
false

348.3a + 81.7b + 15.05c

2Lm zt + 16kzt

Solution to Exercise 2.200 (p. 71)

<

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Solution to Exercise 2.202 (p. 72) Solution to Exercise 2.203 (p. 72) Solution to Exercise 2.204 (p. 72) Solution to Exercise 2.205 (p. 73) Solution to Exercise 2.206 (p. 73) Solution to Exercise 2.207 (p. 73) Solution to Exercise 2.208 (p. 74) Solution to Exercise 2.209 (p. 76) Solution to Exercise 2.210 (p. 76) Solution to Exercise 2.211 (p. 76) Solution to Exercise 2.212 (p. 76) Solution to Exercise 2.213 (p. 76) Solution to Exercise 2.214 (p. 76)
b4
3 8 9 3 29 Select

a4

(3b) (5c)

22 73 (a 4)

8x3 yz 5 4aaa

(4a) (4a) (4a) x = 3.

Then

(5 3) = (15) = 225,

but

5 32 = 5 9 = 45.

225 = 45.

Solution to Exercise 2.216 (p. 76)

x8

Solution to Exercise 2.218 (p. 76)

5s2

Solution to Exercise 2.220 (p. 76)

a3 (b + 7) x5
2

Solution to Exercise 2.222 (p. 76) Solution to Exercise 2.224 (p. 76)
2 34 x2 y 5 7x2 (a + 8) (4x)
5
or 4

Solution to Exercise 2.226 (p. 76)

2

Solution to Exercise 2.228 (p. 76)

5 5

Solution to Exercise 2.230 (p. 77)

(7) a5 b5
3 4

Solution to Exercise 2.232 (p. 77)

(z + w) (z w)
2 3

Solution to Exercise 2.234 (p. 77)

3x3 y 2 (x + 1) 66

Solution to Exercise 2.236 (p. 77) Solution to Exercise 2.238 (p. 77)
8xxxy y

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Solution to Exercise 2.240 (p. 77)

(9aaabb) (9aaabb) (9aaabb) 10aaabb (3c) (3c)
or 10

Solution to Exercise 2.242 (p. 77)

3 3aaabbcc (xx yy) (xx + yy)
Select

or 9

9 9aaaaaaaaabbbbbb

Solution to Exercise 2.244 (p. 77) Solution to Exercise 2.246 (p. 77)
x = 2.
Then,

Solution to Exercise 2.248 (p. 77)

zero 16

196 = 28.

Solution to Exercise 2.250 (p. 78) Solution to Exercise 2.252 (p. 78)
105 59 4 1 4

Solution to Exercise 2.254 (p. 78) Solution to Exercise 2.256 (p. 78) Solution to Exercise 2.258 (p. 78) Solution to Exercise 2.260 (p. 78) Solution to Exercise 2.262 (p. 78)
71

Solution to Exercise 2.264 (p. 78) Solution to Exercise 2.266 (p. 78)
5

51 19

Solution to Exercise 2.268 (p. 78) Solution to Exercise 2.270 (p. 79) Solution to Exercise 2.272 (p. 79)
xy
1070 11 or 97.27

Solution to Exercise 2.274 (p. 80) Solution to Exercise 2.275 (p. 80) Solution to Exercise 2.276 (p. 80) Solution to Exercise 2.277 (p. 80) Solution to Exercise 2.278 (p. 81) Solution to Exercise 2.279 (p. 81) Solution to Exercise 2.280 (p. 81) Solution to Exercise 2.281 (p. 81)
36a5 b3 18y 7 6x7 (x + 2)
3+5

x2+5 = x7

x9+4 = x13 y 6+4 = y 10

c12+8 = c20

= (x + 2)

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Solution to Exercise 2.282 (p. 81) Solution to Exercise 2.283 (p. 81) Solution to Exercise 2.284 (p. 81) Solution to Exercise 2.285 (p. 82) Solution to Exercise 2.286 (p. 82) Solution to Exercise 2.287 (p. 83) Solution to Exercise 2.288 (p. 83) Solution to Exercise 2.289 (p. 83) Solution to Exercise 2.290 (p. 83) Solution to Exercise 2.291 (p. 84) Solution to Exercise 2.292 (p. 84) Solution to Exercise 2.293 (p. 84) Solution to Exercise 2.294 (p. 84) Solution to Exercise 2.295 (p. 84) Solution to Exercise 2.296 (p. 84) Solution to Exercise 2.297 (p. 84) Solution to Exercise 2.298 (p. 85) Solution to Exercise 2.299 (p. 85) Solution to Exercise 2.300 (p. 85) Solution to Exercise 2.302 (p. 85) Solution to Exercise 2.304 (p. 85) Solution to Exercise 2.306 (p. 85)
x5 29 = 512 92 = 81 35 = 243 7y ph z q5 an3 2a5 b2 3(a 4)
2 9 3 2 2a c 13 3 2 xy

56x6 y 8

4(x y) 8x8 y 7

12a10 b5

an+m+r y4

a6

(x + 6)

2x2 y 4 z

y 73 = y 4

3x43 = 3x

2a72 = 2a5

Solution to Exercise 2.308 (p. 85)

y 12

Solution to Exercise 2.310 (p. 85)

k 11

Solution to Exercise 2.312 (p. 85)

6x7

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Solution to Exercise 2.314 (p. 85)

20y 10

Solution to Exercise 2.316 (p. 85)

144x4 y 5 z 3 32x3 y 3
1 2 8 8a b

Solution to Exercise 2.318 (p. 86) Solution to Exercise 2.320 (p. 86) Solution to Exercise 2.322 (p. 86) Solution to Exercise 2.324 (p. 86) Solution to Exercise 2.326 (p. 86)
x2 y5 25 = 32 82 = 64

Solution to Exercise 2.328 (p. 86) Solution to Exercise 2.330 (p. 86)
x2

Solution to Exercise 2.332 (p. 86)

m7

Solution to Exercise 2.334 (p. 86)

y 2 w5 x2 y 3

Solution to Exercise 2.336 (p. 86) Solution to Exercise 2.338 (p. 86) Solution to Exercise 2.340 (p. 87)
x0 = 1 2a e0 = 1

Solution to Exercise 2.342 (p. 87) Solution to Exercise 2.344 (p. 87)
t2 y 4

Solution to Exercise 2.346 (p. 87)

a9 b15

Solution to Exercise 2.348 (p. 87)

(x + 3y) (2x 1)
8 3

Solution to Exercise 2.350 (p. 87)

xn+r

Solution to Exercise 2.352 (p. 87)

x2n+3 x

Solution to Exercise 2.354 (p. 87) Solution to Exercise 2.356 (p. 87) Solution to Exercise 2.358 (p. 87)
a+ b
+

Solution to Exercise 2.360 (p. 88)

8ax + 12bx
8

Solution to Exercise 2.362 (p. 88)

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Solution to Exercise 2.364 (p. 89) Solution to Exercise 2.365 (p. 89) Solution to Exercise 2.366 (p. 90) Solution to Exercise 2.367 (p. 90) Solution to Exercise 2.368 (p. 90) Solution to Exercise 2.369 (p. 90) Solution to Exercise 2.370 (p. 90) Solution to Exercise 2.371 (p. 90) Solution to Exercise 2.372 (p. 90) Solution to Exercise 2.373 (p. 91) Solution to Exercise 2.374 (p. 91) Solution to Exercise 2.375 (p. 91) Solution to Exercise 2.376 (p. 92) Solution to Exercise 2.377 (p. 92) Solution to Exercise 2.378 (p. 92) Solution to Exercise 2.379 (p. 92) Solution to Exercise 2.380 (p. 92) Solution to Exercise 2.381 (p. 92) Solution to Exercise 2.382 (p. 92) Solution to Exercise 2.383 (p. 92) Solution to Exercise 2.384 (p. 93)
a5 c5 8a3 1,
if x

x20 y 49

a4 x4

9b2 x2 y 2

64t3 (s 5)

81x6 y 10

a30 b48 c18 d6

4

(a + 8) (a + 5)

125 c20 u15 (w 3)

10

104 t16 y 28 j 12 d8 v 24 n16 g 32 (2 k) x8 y 8

9

68

= x72 y 72

10230
a5 c5

8x3 27y 3

x18 y 36 z 63 a45 b9

16a16 (b1)4 81b12 (c+6)4

8a3 b3 c18
(9+w)20 (3+w)50
if x

1,

(y + 1) = 0

vc6 = 0

Solution to Exercise 2.386 (p. 93) Solution to Exercise 2.388 (p. 93)
81x4 y 4 81a4 b4

Solution to Exercise 2.390 (p. 93)

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Solution to Exercise 2.392 (p. 93)

49y 6

Solution to Exercise 2.394 (p. 93)

125x18

Solution to Exercise 2.396 (p. 93)

100a4 b2

Solution to Exercise 2.398 (p. 93)

x8 y 12 z 20

Solution to Exercise 2.400 (p. 93)

x15 y 10 z 20

Solution to Exercise 2.402 (p. 93)

a32 b56 c48 d64
1

Solution to Exercise 2.404 (p. 93) Solution to Exercise 2.406 (p. 94) Solution to Exercise 2.408 (p. 94)
x6 y 8
1 20 16 8 18 64 c d e f

Solution to Exercise 2.410 (p. 94)

a18 b21

Solution to Exercise 2.412 (p. 94)

x26 y 14 z 8 4a2 b6

Solution to Exercise 2.414 (p. 94)

Solution to Exercise 2.416 (p. 94)

x8

Solution to Exercise 2.418 (p. 94)

m4 n4 p12

Solution to Exercise 2.420 (p. 94)

1000x8 y 7 z 33 25x14 y 22
27a3 b3 64x3 y 3 27a6 b9 c12

Solution to Exercise 2.422 (p. 94) Solution to Exercise 2.424 (p. 94)

Solution to Exercise 2.426 (p. 95) Solution to Exercise 2.428 (p. 95) Solution to Exercise 2.430 (p. 95)
xn+6
x8 (y1)12 (x+6)4

Solution to Exercise 2.432 (p. 95) Solution to Exercise 2.434 (p. 95) Solution to Exercise 2.436 (p. 95)

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Solution to Exercise 2.438 (p. 95)

no

Solution to Exercise 2.440 (p. 95)

147

Solution to Exercise 2.442 (p. 96)

4x5 y 6 z 2
61

Solution to Exercise 2.443 (p. 97) Solution to Exercise 2.445 (p. 97)
438 2

Solution to Exercise 2.447 (p. 97) Solution to Exercise 2.449 (p. 97)
79

Solution to Exercise 2.451 (p. 97) Solution to Exercise 2.453 (p. 98)
8

37 48

Solution to Exercise 2.455 (p. 98)

43

Solution to Exercise 2.457 (p. 98)

252 > 246 2>0

Solution to Exercise 2.459 (p. 98) Solution to Exercise 2.461 (p. 98)
dierent

Solution to Exercise 2.463 (p. 98)

c + d; d + c
62 f or 62

Solution to Exercise 2.465 (p. 98)

f

Solution to Exercise 2.467 (p. 98)

6x 2

Solution to Exercise 2.469 (p. 98)

(y + 11) (y + 10) 12 or y+11 12 y+10
yes

Solution to Exercise 2.471 (p. 99) Solution to Exercise 2.473 (p. 99) Solution to Exercise 2.475 (p. 99)

Solution to Exercise 2.477 (p. 99) Solution to Exercise 2.479 (p. 99)

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Solution to Exercise 2.481 (p. 99) Solution to Exercise 2.483 (p. 99)
3 < 0

Solution to Exercise 2.485 (p. 99)

8 < 5
yes,

Solution to Exercise 2.487 (p. 99) Solution to Exercise 2.489 (p. 100)
4, 5, 6,
or 7 or 2

99

Solution to Exercise 2.491 (p. 100) Solution to Exercise 2.493 (p. 100)
6
4

2, 1, 0, 1,

Solution to Exercise 2.495 (p. 100) Solution to Exercise 2.497 (p. 100)
commutative, multiplication

Solution to Exercise 2.499 (p. 100) Solution to Exercise 2.501 (p. 100)
(a 1) 2 4b + a

Solution to Exercise 2.503 (p. 100)

(9) (6) (2)

Solution to Exercise 2.505 (p. 100) Solution to Exercise 2.507 (p. 100)
32abc
0

or

(9) (2) (6)

or

(6) (2) (9)

or

(2) (9) (6)

Solution to Exercise 2.509 (p. 101) Solution to Exercise 2.511 (p. 101)
3a + 12

Solution to Exercise 2.513 (p. 101)

8gh + 4gk

Solution to Exercise 2.515 (p. 101) Solution to Exercise 2.517 (p. 101)
4ax + 3bx + 4ay + 3by x5 6xy + 12yz + 15wy

Solution to Exercise 2.519 (p. 101) Solution to Exercise 2.521 (p. 101)
(a + 2b) (a + 3b)
2 4

Solution to Exercise 2.523 (p. 101)

a7

Solution to Exercise 2.525 (p. 101) Solution to Exercise 2.527 (p. 101) Solution to Exercise 2.529 (p. 102)
3xxx 2y 4 z 3 + 7yz 3 (a 6)
3

(8) x3 y 5

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Solution to Exercise 2.531 (p. 102)

4b 4b

Solution to Exercise 2.533 (p. 102)

(xxx + 7) (xxx + 7) (yy 3) (yy 3) (yy 3) (z + 10)

Solution to Exercise 2.535 (p. 102) (a) any value except zero (b) only zero Solution to Exercise 2.537 (p. 102)
366

Solution to Exercise 2.539 (p. 102)

180.3
10

Solution to Exercise 2.541 (p. 102) Solution to Exercise 2.543 (p. 102) Solution to Exercise 2.545 (p. 103)
6x5 y 13 81a4 4b8

Solution to Exercise 2.547 (p. 103) Solution to Exercise 2.549 (p. 103)
x12 y 24

Solution to Exercise 2.551 (p. 103) Solution to Exercise 2.553 (p. 103) Solution to Exercise 2.555 (p. 103)
x11 7a3 b3 c5
9 16 12 20 30 16 x y a b

Solution to Exercise 2.557 (p. 103)

x13 y 9 z 19
9x4 16y 6

Solution to Exercise 2.559 (p. 103) Solution to Exercise 2.561 (p. 103)
xn+m

Solution to Exercise 2.563 (p. 103) Solution to Exercise 2.565 (p. 103)
x35t y 28r uwk
40 1

48b7n+9

Solution to Exercise 2.567 (p. 104) Solution to Exercise 2.568 (p. 104) Solution to Exercise 2.569 (p. 104) Solution to Exercise 2.570 (p. 104) Solution to Exercise 2.571 (p. 104)
75

137 68

Solution to Exercise 2.572 (p. 104)

>

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Solution to Exercise 2.573 (p. 104)

(x 1) (3x + 2)
x 12

Solution to Exercise 2.574 (p. 104) Solution to Exercise 2.575 (p. 104)
(x + 4)

Solution to Exercise 2.576 (p. 104)

Zero is neither positive nor negative.

Solution to Exercise 2.577 (p. 104) Solution to Exercise 2.578 (p. 104) Solution to Exercise 2.579 (p. 104) Solution to Exercise 2.580 (p. 104)
yes; 10

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Solution to Exercise 2.581 (p. 105)

(a + 3) m 96abcd

Solution to Exercise 2.582 (p. 105) Solution to Exercise 2.583 (p. 105)
24y 2 (x 9)
2

Solution to Exercise 2.584 (p. 105)

16x3 y 5 81a5 b6

Solution to Exercise 2.585 (p. 105)

Solution to Exercise 2.586 (p. 105)

72a11 b7 x8 y 7

Solution to Exercise 2.587 (p. 105) Solution to Exercise 2.588 (p. 105)
13x7 y 4 y x4 (y + x)
2 4

Solution to Exercise 2.589 (p. 105)

x4n y 12m z 8p
1

Solution to Exercise 2.590 (p. 105) Solution to Exercise 2.591 (p. 105) Solution to Exercise 2.592 (p. 105)
a variable

Chapter 3
Basic Operations with Real Numbers

3.1 Objectives1
After completing this chapter, you should

Signed Numbers (Section 3.2)

be familiar with positive and negative numbers and with the concept of opposites

Absolute Value (Section 3.3)

understand the geometric and algebraic denitions of absolute value

Addition of Signed Numbers (Section 3.4)

be able to add numbers with like signs and unlike signs understand addition with zero

Subtraction of Signed Numbers (Section 3.5)

understand the denition of subtraction be able to subtract signed numbers

Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers (Section 3.6)

be able to multiply and divide signed numbers

Negative Exponents (Section 3.7)

understand the concepts of reciprocals and negative exponents be able to work with negative exponents

Scientic Notation (Section 3.8)

be able to convert a number from standard form to scientic form and from scientic form to standard form be able to work with numbers in scientic notation

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3.2 Signed Numbers

3.2.1 Overview

Opposites

Positive and Negative Numbers

3.2.2 Positive and Negative Numbers

When we studied the number line in Section Section 2.3 we noted that Each point on the number line corresponds to a real number, and each real number is located at a unique point on the number line.

Positive and Negative Numbers Each real number has a sign inherently associated with it.
if it is located to the right of 0 on the number line. It is a on the number line.

negative

A real number is said to be a

positive number

number if it is located to the left of 0

THE NOTATION OF SIGNED NUMBERS A number is denoted as positive if it is directly preceded by a + sign or no sign at all. A number is denoted as negative if it is directly preceded by a sign.
The

and

signs now have two meanings:

can denote the operation of addition or a positive number.

Read the Sign as "Negative"

"positive" or "negative."

can denote the operation of subtraction or a negative number.

To avoid any confusion between "sign" and "operation," it is preferable to read the sign of a number as

3.2.3 Sample Set A

Example 3.1
8
should be read as "negative eight" rather than "minus eight."

Example 3.2
4 + (2)
should be read as "four plus negative two" rather than "four plus minus two."

Example 3.3
6 + (3)
three." should be read as "negative six plus negative three" rather than "minus six plusminus

Example 3.4
15(6) should be read as "negative fteen minus negative six" rather than "minus fteenminus
minus six."

Example 3.5
5 + 7 02
2 This
should be read as "negative ve plus seven" rather than "minus ve plus seven."

Example 3.6
should be read as "zero minus two."

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3.2.4 Practice Set A

Write each expression in words.

Exercise 3.1
4 + 10

(Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.2
7 + (4)

Exercise 3.3
9 + 2

Exercise 3.4
16 (+8)

Exercise 3.5
1 (9)

Exercise 3.6
0 + (7)

3.2.5 Opposites
Opposites
On the number line, each real number has an image on the opposite side of 0. For this reason we say that each real number has an opposite. if

Opposites are the same distance from zero but have opposite signs. Notice that
the letter

The opposite of a real number is denoted by placing a negative sign directly in front of the number. Thus,

is any real number, then

is its opposite.

is a variable. Thus,

need not

be positive, and If

need not be negative.

is a real number,

is opposite

on the number line and

is opposite

on the number line.

(a)

is opposite

on the number line. This implies that

(a) = a.

THE DOUBLE-NEGATIVE PROPERTY

If a is a real (a) = a number, then

This property of opposites suggests the double-negative property for real numbers.

3.2.6 Sample Set B

Example 3.7
If

a = 3,

then

a = 3

and

(a) = (3) = 3.

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Example 3.8
If

a = 4,

then

a = (4) = 4

and

(a) = a = 4.

3.2.7 Practice Set B

Find the opposite of each real number.

Exercise 3.7
8

(Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.)
is a positive number. What type of number is

Exercise 3.8
17

Exercise 3.9
6

Exercise 3.10
15

Exercise 3.11
(1)

Exercise 3.12
[ (7)]

Exercise 3.13
Suppose that

a a

a a

Exercise 3.14
Suppose that is a negative number. What type of number is ?

(Solution on p. 179.) (Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.15
Suppose we do not know the sign of the number that we do notknow ?

m.

Can we say that

is positive, negative, or

3.2.8 Exercises
Exercise 3.16 Exercise 3.17
A number is denoted as negative if it is directly preceded by ____________________ . For the following problems, how should the real numbers be read ? (Write in words.)

(Solution on p. 179.)

A number is denoted as positive if it is directly preceded by ____________________ .

Exercise 3.18
5

(Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.19
3

Exercise 3.20
12

(Solution on p. 179.)

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Exercise 3.21
10

Exercise 3.22
(4)

(Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.23
(1)
For the following problems, write the expressions in words.

Exercise 3.24
5+7

(Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.25
2+6

Exercise 3.26
11 + (2)

(Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.27
1 + (5)

Exercise 3.28
6 (8)

(Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.29
0 (15)
Rewrite the following problems in a simpler form.

Exercise 3.30
(8)

(Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.31
(5)

Exercise 3.32
(2)

(Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.33
(9)

Exercise 3.34
(1)

(Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.35
(4)

Exercise 3.36
[ (3)]

(Solution on p. 179.)

Exercise 3.37
[ (10)]

Exercise 3.38
[ (6)]

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.39
[ (15)]

Exercise 3.40
{ [ (26)]}

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.41
{ [ (11)]}

Exercise 3.42
{ [ (31)]}

(Solution on p. 180.)

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Exercise 3.43
{ [ (14)]}

Exercise 3.44
[ (12)]

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.45
[ (2)]

Exercise 3.46
[ (17)]

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.47
[ (42)]

Exercise 3.48
5 (2)

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.49
6 (14)

Exercise 3.50
10 (6)

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.51
18 (12)

Exercise 3.52
31 (1)

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.53
54 (18)

Exercise 3.54
6 (3) (4)

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.55
2 (1) (8)

Exercise 3.56
15 (6) (5)

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.57
24 (8) (13)

3.2.9 Exercises for Review

Exercise 3.58 (Section 2.5) There is only one real number for which (5a)2 = 5a2 . Exercise 3.59 (Section 2.6) Simplify (3xy) 2x2 y 3 4x2 y 4 . Exercise 3.60 (Section 2.6) Simplify xn+3 x5 . Exercise 3.61 4 (Section 2.7) Simplify a3 b2 c4 . Exercise 3.62 2 4a2 (Section 2.7) Simplify 3xyb . 3
(Solution on p. 180.)
What is the number?

(Solution on p. 180.)

(Solution on p. 180.)

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3.3 Absolute Value 3

3.3.1 Overview

Geometric Denition of Absolute Value Algebraic Denition of Absolute Value

3.3.2 Geometric Denition of Absolute Value

Absolute ValueGeometric Approach The absolute value of a number a, denoted |a|, is the distance from a to 0 on the number line.
Absolute value speaks to the question of "how far," and not "which way." The phrase how far implies length, and length is always a nonnegative (zero or positive) quantity. Thus, the absolute value of a number is a nonnegative number. This is shown in the following examples:

Example 3.9
|4| = 4

Example 3.10
| 4| = 4

Example 3.11
|0| = 0

Example 3.12
|5| = 5.
The quantity on the left side of the equal sign is read as "negative the absolute value of 5." The absolute value of 5 is 5. Hence, negative the absolute value of 5 is

5.

Example 3.13
| 3| = 3.
The quantity on the left side of the equal sign is read as "negative the absolute value of absolute value of

3."

The

is 3. Hence, negative the absolute value of

is

(3) = 3.

3.3.3 Algebraic Denition of Absolute Value

The problems in the rst example may help to suggest the following algebraic denition of absolute value. The denition is interpreted below. Examples follow the interpretation.

Absolute ValueAlgebraic Approach The absolute value of a number a is

|a| = { a a
if if

a0 a<0 a
could be either positive or zero

The algebraic denition takes into account the fact that the number

( 0)

or negative

(< 0).

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1. If the number

is positive or zero

( 0),

the rst part of the denition applies.

The rst part of

the denition tells us that if the number enclosed in the absolute bars is a nonnegative number, the absolute value of the number is the number itself. 2. If the number

is negative

(< 0),

the second part of the denition applies. The second part of the

denition tells us that if the number enclosed within the absolute value bars is a negative number, the absolute value of the number is the opposite of the number. The opposite of a negative number is a positive number.

3.3.4 Sample Set A

Use the algebraic denition of absolute value to nd the following values.

Example 3.14
|8|.
The number enclosed within the absolute value bars is a nonnegative number so the rst part of the denition applies. This part says that the absolute value of 8 is 8 itself.

|8| = 8

Example 3.15
| 3|.
The number enclosed within absolute value bars is a negative number so the second part of the denition applies. This part says that the absolute value of

is the opposite of

3,

which is

(3). By the | 3| = 3

double-negative property,

(3) = 3.

3.3.5 Practice Set A

Use the algebraic denition of absolute value to nd the following values.

Exercise 3.63
|7|

(Solution on p. 180.) (Solution on p. 180.) (Solution on p. 180.) (Solution on p. 180.) (Solution on p. 180.) (Solution on p. 180.) (Solution on p. 180.) (Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.64
|9|

Exercise 3.65
| 12|

Exercise 3.66
| 5|

Exercise 3.67
|8|

Exercise 3.68
|1|

Exercise 3.69
| 52|

Exercise 3.70
| 31|

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3.3.6 Exercises
For the following problems, determine each of the values.

Exercise 3.71
|5|

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.72
|3|

Exercise 3.73
|6|

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.74
|14|

Exercise 3.75
| 8|

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.76
| 10|

Exercise 3.77
| 16|

(Solution on p. 180.)

Exercise 3.78
|8|

Exercise 3.79
|12|

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.80
|47|

Exercise 3.81
|9|

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.82
| 9|

Exercise 3.83
| 1|

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.84
| 4|

Exercise 3.85
|3|

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.86
|7|

Exercise 3.87
| 14|

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.88
| 19|

Exercise 3.89
| 28|

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.90
| 31|

Exercise 3.91
| 68|

(Solution on p. 181.)

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Exercise 3.92
|0|

Exercise 3.93
| 26|

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.94
| 26|

Exercise 3.95
| (8) |

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.96
| (4) |

Exercise 3.97
| (1) |

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.98
| (7) |

Exercise 3.99
(|4|)

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.100
(|2|)

Exercise 3.101
(| 6|)

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.102
(| 42|)

Exercise 3.103
| | 3||

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.104
| | 15||

Exercise 3.105
| | 12||

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.106
| | 29||

Exercise 3.107
|6 | 2||

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.108
|18 | 11||

Exercise 3.109
|5 | 1||

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.110
|10 | 3||

Exercise 3.111
| (17 | 12|) |

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.112
| (46 | 24|) |

Exercise 3.113
|5| | 2|

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.114
| 2|
3

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Exercise 3.115
| (2 3) |

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.116
| 2| + | 9|

Exercise 3.117
(| 6| + |4|) (| 1| |1|)
2

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.118
3

Exercise 3.119
(|4| + | 6|) (| 2|)
2

(Solution on p. 181.)

Exercise 3.120
[| 10| 6]
2

Exercise 3.121
(| 4| + | 3|)
3

(Solution on p. 181.)
2

Exercise 3.122
A Mission Control Ocer at Cape Canaveral makes the statement "lift-o, How long before lift-o ?

minus 50 seconds."

Exercise 3.123
$2, 400, 000.
Use absolute value notation to describe this company's debt.

(Solution on p. 181.)

Due to a slowdown in the industry, a Silicon Valley computer company nds itself in debt

Exercise 3.124
A particular machine is set correctly if upon action its meter reads 0 units. One particular machine has a meter reading of

1.6

upon action. How far is this machine o its correct setting?

3.3.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 3.125 (Solution on p. 181.) (Section 2.2) Write the following phrase using algebraic notation: "four times (a + b)." Exercise 3.126 (Section 2.3) Is there a smallest natural number? If so, what is it? Exercise 3.127 (Solution on p. 181.) (Section 2.4) Name the property of real numbers that makes 5 + a = a + 5 a true statement. Exercise 3.128 x6 y 8 (Section 2.6) Find the quotient of x4 y3 . Exercise 3.129 (Solution on p. 182.) (Section 3.2) Simplify (4).

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3.4 Addition of Signed Numbers

3.4.1 Overview

Addition of Numbers with Like Signs Addition with Zero Addition of Numbers with Unlike Signs

3.4.2 Addition of Numbers with Like Signs

Let us add the two positive numbers 2 and 3. We perform this addition on the number line as follows. We begin at 0, the origin. Since 2 is positive, we move 2 units to the right. Since 3 is positive, we move 3 more units to the right. We are now located at 5. Thus,

2 + 3 = 5.

Summarizing, we have

(2 positive units) + (3 positive units) = (5 positive units) Now let us add the two negative numbers 2 and 3.
follows. We begin at 0, the origin. Since Since

We perform this addition on the number line as

2 3

is negative, we move 2 units to the left. is negative, we move 3 more units to the left.

We are now located at Thus,

5. (2) + (3) = 5.

Summarizing, we have

(2 negative units) + (3 negative units) = (5 negative units)

These two examples suggest that

(positive number) + (positive number) = (positive number)

Adding Numbers with the Same Sign

common sign with the sum.

(negative number) + (negative number) = (negative number)

To add two real numbers that have the same sign, add the absolute values of the numbers and associate the

3.4.3 Sample Set A

Find the sums.

Example 3.16
3+7
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Add these absolute values.

|3| = 3 |7| = 7

3 + 7 = 10
The common sign is "+."

3 + 7 = +10

or

3 + 7 = 10

Example 3.17
(4) + (9)
Add these absolute values.

| 4| = 4 | 9| = 9

4 + 9 = 13
The common sign is "

."

(4) + (9) = 13

3.4.4 Practice Set A

Find the sums.

Exercise 3.130
8+6

(Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.)

Exercise 3.131
41 + 11

Exercise 3.132
(4) + (8)

Exercise 3.133
(36) + (9)

Exercise 3.134
14 + (20)

Exercise 3.135 Exercise 3.136

2.8 + (4.6) 2 + 5 3 3

3.4.5 Addition with Zero

Notice that

Addition with 0
(0) + (a positive number) = (that same positive number)

The Additive Identity Is 0

(0) + (a negative number) = (that same negative number)

Since adding 0 to a real number leaves that number unchanged, 0 is called the

additive identity.

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3.4.6 Addition of Numbers with Unlike Signs

Now let us perform the addition We begin at 0, the origin. Since 2 is positive, we move 2 units to the right. Since

2 + (6).

These two numbers have unlike signs. This type of addition can

also be illustrated using the number line.

is negative, we move, from the 2, 6 units to the left.

We are now located at

4.

A rule for adding two numbers that have unlike signs is suggested by noting that if the signs are disregarded, 4 can be obtained from 2 and 6 by values of 2 and

subtracting

2 from 6. But 2 and 6 are precisely the absolute

6.

Also, notice that the sign of the number with the larger absolute value is negative and

that the sign of the resulting sum is negative.

Adding Numbers with Unlike Signs

To add two real numbers that have unlike signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and associate the sign of the number with the larger absolute value with this dierence.

3.4.7 Sample Set B

Find the following sums.

Example 3.18
7 + (2) |7| = 7
Larger absolute value. Sign is

| 2| = 2
Smaller absolute value.

+ . 7 2 = 5.

Subtract absolute values: Attach the proper sign:

7 + (2) = +5

or

+ . 7 + (2) = 5

Example 3.19
3 + (11) |3| = 3
Smaller absolute value.

| 11| = 11
Larger absolute value. Sign is

Subtract absolute values: Attach the proper sign:

11 3 = 8. .

3 + (11) = 8

Example 3.20
The morning temperature on a winter's day in Lake Tahoe was We need to nd

12

degrees.

The afternoon

temperature was 25 degrees warmer. What was the afternoon temperature?

12 + 25.

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| 12| = 12
Smaller absolute value.

|25| = 25
Larger absolute value. Sign is "+".

Subtract absolute values: Attach the proper sign:

25 12 = 13. + .

12 + 25 = 13
Thus, the afternoon temperature is 13 degrees.

Example 3.21
Add

147 + 84. 147 +/ + 84 = 147 147 147 84 63

Display Reads

Type Press Press Type Press

3.4.8 Practice Set B

Find the sums.

Exercise 3.137
4 + (3)

(Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.) (Solution on p. 182.)

Exercise 3.138
3 + 5

Exercise 3.139
15 + (18)

Exercise 3.140
0 + (6)

Exercise 3.141
26 + 12

Exercise 3.142
35 + (78)

Exercise 3.143
15 + (10)

Exercise 3.144
1.5 + (2)

Exercise 3.145
8 + 0

Exercise 3.146
0 + (0.57)

Exercise 3.147
879 + 454

Exercise 3.148
1345.6 + (6648.1)

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3.4.9 Exercises
Find the sums for the the following problems.

Exercise 3.149
4 + 12

(Solution on p. 182.)

Exercise 3.150
8+6

Exercise 3.151
6+2

(Solution on p. 182.)

Exercise 3.152
7+9

Exercise 3.153
(3) + (12)

(Solution on p. 182.)

Exercise 3.154
(6) + (20)

Exercise 3.155
(4) + (8)

(Solution on p. 182.)

Exercise 3.156
(11) + (8)

Exercise 3.157
(16) + (8)

(Solution on p. 182.)

Exercise 3.158
(2) + (15)

Exercise 3.159
14 + (3)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.160
21 + (4)

Exercise 3.161
14 + (6)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.162
18 + (2)

Exercise 3.163
10 + (8)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.164
40 + (31)

Exercise 3.165
(3) + (12)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.166
(6) + (20)

Exercise 3.167
10 + (2)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.168
8 + (15)

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Exercise 3.169
2 + (6)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.170
11 + (14)

Exercise 3.171
9 + (6)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.172
1 + (1)

Exercise 3.173
16 + (9)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.174
22 + (1)

Exercise 3.175
0 + (12)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.176
0 + (4)

Exercise 3.177
0 + (24)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.178
6 + 1 + (7)

Exercise 3.179
5 + (12) + (4)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.180
5 + 5

Exercise 3.181
7 + 7

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.182
14 + 14

Exercise 3.183
4 + (4)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.184
9 + (9)

Exercise 3.185
84 + (61)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.186
13 + (56)

Exercise 3.187
452 + (124)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.188
636 + (989)

Exercise 3.189
1811 + (935)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.190
373 + (14)

Exercise 3.191
1221 + (44)

(Solution on p. 183.)

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Exercise 3.192
47.03 + (22.71)

Exercise 3.193
1.998 + (4.086)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.194
[(3) + (4)] + [(6) + (1)]

Exercise 3.195
[(2) + (8)] + [(3) + (7)]

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.196
[(3) + (8)] + [(6) + (12)]

Exercise 3.197
[(8) + (6)] + [(2) + (1)]

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.198
[4 + (12)] + [12 + (3)]

Exercise 3.199
[5 + (16)] + [4 + (11)]

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.200
[2 + (4)] + [17 + (19)]

Exercise 3.201
[10 + (6)] + [12 + (2)]

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.202
9 + [(4) + 7]

Exercise 3.203
14 + [(3) + 5]

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.204
[2 + (7)] + (11)

Exercise 3.205
[14 + (8)] + (2)

(Solution on p. 183.)

Exercise 3.206
In order for a small business to break even on a project, it must have sales of amount of sales was

$21, 000.

If the

$15, 000,

how much money did this company fall short?

Exercise 3.207
Suppose a person has

(Solution on p. 183.)

$56.00 in his checking account.

He deposits

by using the automatic teller machine. He then writes a check

$100.00 into his checking account for $84.50. If an error causes the

deposit not to be listed into this person's account, what is this person's checking balance?

Exercise 3.208
A person borrows borrowed?

$7.00

on Monday and then

$12.00

on Tuesday.

How much has this person

Exercise 3.209
A person borrows person owe?

(Solution on p. 184.)

$11.00

on Monday and then pays back

$8.00

on Tuesday. How much does this

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Exercise 3.210 4 72 623 (Section 2.5) Simplify ( 22 ) . Exercise 3.211 6 2 5 (Section 2.6) Simplify 35a 2bc4c . 7b Exercise 3.212 3 8 5 (Section 2.7) Simplify 12a5 bb2 . 4a Exercise 3.213 (Section 3.3) Determine the value of | 8|. Exercise 3.214 (Section 3.3) Determine the value of |2| + |4|2 + | 5|2 .
(Solution on p. 184.)

(Solution on p. 184.)

3.5 Subtraction of Signed Numbers5

3.5.1 Overview

Denition of Subtraction Subtraction of Signed Numbers

3.5.2 Denition of Subtraction

We know from our experience with arithmetic that the subtraction

52

produces 3, that is,

5 2 = 3.

Illustrating this process on the number line suggests a rule for subtracting signed numbers.

We begin at 0, the origin. Since 5 is positive, we move 5 units to the right. Then, we move

2 units to the left to get to 3.

52

(This reminds us of addition with a negative number.)

This illustration suggests that

is the same as

5 + (2).

This leads us directly to the denition of subtraction.

Denition of Subtraction
If

and

are real numbers,

ab

is the same as

a + (b),

where

is the opposite of

b.

3.5.3 Subtraction of Signed Numbers

The preceding denition suggests the rule for subtracting signed numbers.

Subtraction of Signed Numbers

To perform the subtraction

a b,

add the opposite of

to

a,

that is, change the sign of

and add.

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3.5.4 Sample Set A

Perform the subtractions.

Example 3.22
5 3 = 5 + (3) = 2

Example 3.23
4 9 = 4 + (9) = 5

Example 3.24
4 6 = 4 + (6) = 10

Example 3.25
3 (12) = 3 + 12 = 9

Example 3.26
0 (15) = 0 + 15 = 15

Example 3.27
The high temperature today in Lake Tahoe was to be

26 F.

The low temperature tonight is expected

F. How many degrees is the temperature expected to drop?

We need to nd the dierence between 26 and

7.

26 (7) = 26 + 7 = 33
Thus, the expected temperature drop is

33 F.

Example 3.28
6 (5) 10 = 6 + 5 + (10) = (6 + 5) + (10) = 1 + (10) = 11

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3.5.5 Practice Set A

Perform the subtractions.

Exercise 3.215
96

(Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.) (Solution on p. 184.)

Exercise 3.216
69

Exercise 3.217
07

Exercise 3.218
1 14

Exercise 3.219
8 12

Exercise 3.220
21 6

Exercise 3.221
6 (4)

Exercise 3.222
8 (10)

Exercise 3.223
1 (12)

Exercise 3.224
86 (32)

Exercise 3.225
0 16

Exercise 3.226
0 (16)

Exercise 3.227
0 (8)

Exercise 3.228
5 (5)

Exercise 3.229
24 ( (24))

3.5.6 Exercises
For the following exercises, perform the indicated operations.

Exercise 3.230
83

(Solution on p. 184.)

Exercise 3.231
12 7

Exercise 3.232
56

(Solution on p. 184.)

Exercise 3.233
14 30

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Exercise 3.234
2 15

(Solution on p. 184.)

Exercise 3.235
5 18

Exercise 3.236
17

(Solution on p. 184.)

Exercise 3.237
4 11

Exercise 3.238
6 5

(Solution on p. 184.)

Exercise 3.239
8 14

Exercise 3.240
1 12

(Solution on p. 184.)

Exercise 3.241
4 4

Exercise 3.242
6 8

(Solution on p. 184.)

Exercise 3.243
1 12

Exercise 3.244
5 (3)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.245
11 (8)

Exercise 3.246
7 (12)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.247
2 (10)

Exercise 3.248
4 (15)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.249
11 (16)

Exercise 3.250
1 (6)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.251
8 (14)

Exercise 3.252
15 (10)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.253
11 (4)

Exercise 3.254
16 (8)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.255
12 (11)

Exercise 3.256
06

(Solution on p. 185.)

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Exercise 3.257
0 15

Exercise 3.258
0 (7)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.259
0 (10)

Exercise 3.260
67 38

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.261
142 85

Exercise 3.262
816 1140

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.263
105 421

Exercise 3.264
550 (121)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.265
15.016 (4.001)

Exercise 3.266
26 + 7 52

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.267
15 21 (2)

Exercise 3.268
104 (216) (52)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.269
0.012 (0.111) (0.035)

Exercise 3.270
[5 + (6)] [2 + (4)]

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.271
[2 + (8)] [5 + (7)]

Exercise 3.272
[4 + (11)] [2 + (10)]

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.273
[9 + (6)] [4 + (12)]

Exercise 3.274
(11 8) (1 6)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.275
(5 12) (4 10)

Exercise 3.276
(1 10) (2 15)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.277
(0 8) (4 12)

Exercise 3.278
(4 + 7) (2 5)

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.279
(6 + 2) (5 11)

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Exercise 3.280
[8 + (5 + 3)] [9 (3 5)]

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.281
[4 + (1 + 6)] [7 (6 1)]

Exercise 3.282
[2 (6 + 10)] [1 (2 11)]

(Solution on p. 185.)

Exercise 3.283
[5 (2 5)] [2 (1 4)]

Exercise 3.284 Exercise 3.285

The low temperature today in Denver was dierence?

(Solution on p. 185.)

When a particular machine is operating properly, its meter will read 34. If a broken bearing in the machine causes the meter reading to drop by 45 units, what is the meter reading?

4 F

and the high was

42 F.

What is the temperature

3.5.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 3.286 (Section 2.4) Use the distributive property to expand 4x (5y + 11). Exercise 3.287 3 0 2 3x2 y 2 ) 2x4 y 3 (Section 2.7) Simplify ( 27x4(y3 ) . Assume x = 0, y = 0. Exercise 3.288 (Section 3.3) Simplify | 42 + 22 32 |. Exercise 3.289 (Section 3.4) Find the sum. 8 + (14). Exercise 3.290 (Section 3.4) Find the sum. 3 + (6).
(Solution on p. 185.)

(Solution on p. 185.)

(Solution on p. 185.)

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3.6.1 Overview

Multiplication of Signed Numbers Division of Signed Numbers

3.6.2 Multiplication of Signed Numbers

Let us consider rst the product of two positive numbers. Multiply:

35

means

3 5. 5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

This suggests that More briey,

(positive number) (positive number) = positive number. (+) (+) = +.

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Now consider the product of a positive number and a negative number.

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Multiply:

(3) (5)

means

(3) (5). (5) + (5) + (5) = 15.

This suggests that

(positive number) (negative number) = negative number More briey, (+) () = .

By the commutative property of multiplication, we get

(negative number) (positive number) = negative number More briey, () (+) = .

The sign of the product of two negative numbers can be determined using the following illustration: Multiply

by, respectively,

4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4.

Notice that when the multiplier decreases by

1, the product increases by 2.

4 (2) = 8 3 (2) = 6 2 (2) = 4 1 (2) = 2 0 (2) = 0 1 (2) = 2 2 (2) = 4 3 (2) = 6 4 (2) = 8 }

This pattern suggests

As we know,

(+) () = .

As we know, 0

(any number) = 0.

() () = +.

Rules for Multiplying Signed Numbers

To multiply two real numbers that have 1. the

We have the following rules for multiplying signed numbers.

same sign, multiply their absolute values.

The product is positive.

(+) (+) = + () () = +
2.

opposite signs, multiply their absolute values.

(+) () = () (+) =

The product is negative.

3.6.3 Sample Set A

Find the following products.

Example 3.29
86
Multiply these absolute values.

|8| = 8 |6| = 6

8 6 = 48
Since the numbers have the same sign, the product is positive.

8 6 = +48

or

8 6 = 48

Example 3.30
(8) (6)

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Multiply these absolute values.

| 8| = 8 | 6| = 6

8 6 = 48
Since the numbers have the same sign, the product is positive.

(8) (6) = +48

or

(8) (6) = 48

Example 3.31
(4) (7)
Multiply these absolute values.

| 4| |7|

=4 =7

4 7 = 28
Since the numbers have opposite signs, the product is negative.

(4) (7) = 28

Example 3.32
6 (3)
Multiply these absolute values.

|6|

=6

| 3| = 3 6 (3) = 18

6 3 = 18
Since the numbers have opposite signs, the product is negative.

3.6.4 Practice Set A

Find the following products.

Exercise 3.291
3 (8)

(Solution on p. 185.) (Solution on p. 186.) (Solution on p. 186.) (Solution on p. 186.) (Solution on p. 186.) (Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.292
4 (16)

Exercise 3.293
(6) (5)

Exercise 3.294
(7) (2)

Exercise 3.295
(1) (4)

Exercise 3.296
(7) 7

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3.6.5 Division of Signed Numbers

We can determine the sign pattern for division by relating division to multiplication. Division is dened in terms of multiplication in the following way.

a b = c, For example, since 3 4

If

b c = a,

then

b = 0. = 12, it

follows that

12 3

= 4.

Notice the pattern: Since

3 4 = 12,
bc=a

it follows that

12 =4 3
a b =c

The sign pattern for division follows from the sign pattern for multiplication.

1. Since

(+) (+) = +,
bc=a

it follows that

(+) = +, (+)
a b =c

that is,

(positive number) (positive number)

= positive number

2. Since

() () = +,
bc=a

it follows that

(+) = , ()
a b =c

that is,

(positive number) (negative number)

= negative number

3. Since

(+) () = ,
bc=a

it follows that

() = , (+)
a b =c

that is,

(negative number) (positive number)

= negative number

4. Since

() (+) = ,
bc=a

it follows that

() = +, ()
a b =c

that is

(negative number) (negative number)

= positive number

We have the following rules for dividing signed numbers.

Rules for Dividing Signed Numbers

To divide two real numbers that have 1. the

same sign, divide their absolute values.

=+ =
() ()

The quotient is positive.

2.

opposite signs, divide their absolute values.

() (+) (+) ()

(+) (+)

=+
The quotient is negative.

3.6.6 Sample Set B

Find the following quotients.

Example 3.33
10 2

| 10| = |2| =
10 2 35 7

10 2

Divide these absolute values.

10 2

=5

= 5

Since the numbers have opposite signs, the quotient is negative.

Example 3.34

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| 35| = | 7| =
35 7 18 9

35 7

Divide these absolute values.

35 7

=5

=5

Since the numbers have same signs, the quotient is positive.

Example 3.35
|18| = | 9| =
18 9

18 9

Divide these absolute values.

18 9

=2

= 2

Since the numbers have opposite signs, the quotient is negative.

3.6.7 Practice Set B

Find the following quotients.

Exercise 3.297 Exercise 3.298 Exercise 3.299 Exercise 3.300

51 17 54 27 30 5 24 6

(Solution on p. 186.) (Solution on p. 186.) (Solution on p. 186.) (Solution on p. 186.)

3.6.8 Sample Set C

Example 3.36
Find the value of

6(47)2(89) . (4+1)+1 Using the order of operations and what we know about signed numbers, we get 6(47)2(89) = 6(3)2(1) (4+1)+1 (5)+1 18+2 = 5+1 20 = 4

= 5

Example 3.37

Find the value of

xu s if x = 57, Substituting these values we get z = 5751 = 6 = 3 2 2

z=

u = 51,

and s

= 2.

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3.6.9 Practice Set C

Exercise 3.301
Find the value of

(Solution on p. 186.)
7(48)+2(111) . 5(16)17

Exercise 3.302
Find the value of

(Solution on p. 186.)

P =

n(n3) 2n , if

n = 5.

3.6.10 Exercises
Find the value of each of the following expressions.

Exercise 3.303
(2) (8)

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.304
(3) (9)

Exercise 3.305
(4) (8)

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.306
(5) (2)

Exercise 3.307
(6) (9)

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.308
(3) (11)

Exercise 3.309
(8) (4)

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.310
(1) (6)

Exercise 3.311
(3) (12)

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.312
(4) (18)

Exercise 3.313
8 (4)

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.314
5 (6)

Exercise 3.315
9 (2)

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.316
7 (8)

Exercise 3.317
(6) 4

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.318
(7) 6

Exercise 3.319
(10) 9

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.320
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Exercise 3.321
(10) (6)

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.322
(6) (4)

Exercise 3.323
(2) (6)

(Solution on p. 186.)

Exercise 3.324
(8) (7)

Exercise 3.325 Exercise 3.326 Exercise 3.327 Exercise 3.328 Exercise 3.329 Exercise 3.330 Exercise 3.331 Exercise 3.332 Exercise 3.333
8 (3)
36 4 25 5 16 8 45 5 20 10 39 3 42 6 21 7

(Solution on p. 186.)

(Solution on p. 186.)

(Solution on p. 186.)

(Solution on p. 187.)

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.334
14 (20)

Exercise 3.335
20 (8)

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.336
4 (1)

Exercise 3.337
04

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.338
0 (1)

Exercise 3.339
6 + 1 7

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.340
15 12 20

Exercise 3.341
167+8

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.342
2 + 7 10 + 2

Exercise 3.343
3 (4 6)

(Solution on p. 187.)

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Exercise 3.344
8 (5 12)

Exercise 3.345
3 (1 6)

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.346
8 (4 12) + 2

Exercise 3.347
4 (1 8) + 3 (10 3)

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.348
9 (0 2) + 4 (8 9) + 0 (3)

Exercise 3.349
6 (2 9) 6 (2 + 9) + 4 (1 1)

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.350 Exercise 3.351 Exercise 3.352 Exercise 3.353 Exercise 3.354
1 (4 + 2)
1(3+2)+5 1 4(8+1)3(2) 42 3(4+1)2(5) 2

(Solution on p. 187.)

(Solution on p. 187.)

3(42)+(3)(6) 4

Exercise 3.355
1 (6 1)

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.356
(8 + 21)

Exercise 3.357
(8 21)

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.358
(10 6)

Exercise 3.359
(5 2)

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.360
(7 11)

Exercise 3.361
(8 12)

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.362
3 [(1 + 6) (2 7)]

Exercise 3.363
2 [(4 8) (5 11)]

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.364
5 [(1 + 5) + (6 8)]

Exercise 3.365
[(4 9) + (2 8)]

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.366
3 [2 (1 5) 3 (2 + 6)]

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Exercise 3.367
2 [5 (10 + 11) 2 (5 7)]

(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.368
P = R C. z= z= m= m=
xu s . xu s . 2s+1 T . 2s+1 T .
Find P if R

= 2000 and C = 2500.

(Solution on p. 187.)
and s

Exercise 3.369
Find z if x

= 23, u = 25,

= 1. = 2.5.
(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.370
Find z if x

= 410, u = 430,

and s

Exercise 3.371
Find m if s

= 8 and T = 5. = 10 and T = 5.
(Solution on p. 187.)
Find F if p1

Exercise 3.372
Find m if s

Exercise 3.373
F = (p1 p2 ) r4 9. = 10, p2 = 8, r = 3.

Exercise 3.374
F = (p1 p2 ) r4 9.
Find F if p1

= 12, p2 = 7, r = 2.
(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.375
P = n (n 1) (n 2) .
Find P if n

= 4. = 5.
(Solution on p. 187.)

Exercise 3.376
P = n (n 1) (n 2) (n 3) .
Find P if n

Exercise 3.377
P =
n(n2)(n4) . 2n
Find P if n

= 6.

3.6.11 Exercises for Review

Exercise 3.378 (Section 2.3) What natural numbers can replace x so that the statement 4 < x 3 is true? Exercise 3.379 (Solution on p. 187.) (x+2y)5 (3x1)7 (Section 2.6) Simplify (x+2y)3 (3x1)6 . Exercise 3.380 5 (Section 2.7) Simplify xn y 3t . Exercise 3.381 (Solution on p. 188.) (Section 3.4) Find the sum. 6 + (5). Exercise 3.382 (Section 3.5) Find the dierence. 2 (8).

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3.7 Negative Exponents 7

3.7.1 Overview

Reciprocals Negative Exponents Working with Negative Exponents

3.7.2 Reciprocals
Reciprocals
Two real numbers are said to be

reciprocals of each other if their product is 1.

Every nonzero real number

has exactly one reciprocal, as shown in the examples below. Zero has no reciprocal.

Example 3.38
4 6
1 4

= 1. = 1.
1 2

This means that 4 and

1 4 are reciprocals.

Example 3.39
1 6
Hence, 6 and

1 6 are reciprocals.

Example 3.40
2 a x
1 a

= 1.

Hence,

2 and

1 2 are reciprocals.

Example 3.41
= 1. = 1.
1 x3
Hence, a and

1 a are reciprocals if a

= 0. = 0. = 0.

Example 3.42
1 x
Hence, x and

1 x are reciprocals if x

Example 3.43
x3 = 1.
Hence, x and

1 x3 are reciprocals if x

3.7.3 Negative Exponents

We can use the idea of reciprocals to nd a meaning for negative exponents.

x3 and x3 . Assume x = 0. x x =x =x =1 3 3 3 3 Thus, since the product of x and x is 1, x and x must be reciprocals. 1 1 3 3 We also know that x 3 = 1. (See problem 6 above.) Thus, x and 3 are also reciprocals. x x 1 3 3 Then, since x and 3 are both reciprocals of x and a real number can have only one reciprocal, it x 1 3 must be that x = x3 . We have used 3 as the exponent, but the process works as well for all other negative integers. We make
Consider the product of

3+(3)

the following denition. If

n is any xn = x1 n

natural number and

is any nonzero real number, then

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3.7.4 Sample Set A

Write each of the following so that only positive exponents appear.

Example 3.44
x6 = a1 = 72 = (3a)
1 x6

Example 3.45
1 a1

= =

1 a

Example 3.46
1 72 1 49

Example 3.47
6

1 (3a)6

Example 3.48
(5x 1) (k + 2z)
24

1 (5x1)24 8

Example 3.49
(8)

= (k + 2z)

3.7.5 Practice Set A

Write each of the following using only positive exponents.

Exercise 3.383
y 5

(Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.)

Exercise 3.384
m2 32 51 24

Exercise 3.385 Exercise 3.386 Exercise 3.387 Exercise 3.388

(xy)
4

Exercise 3.389
(a + 2b)
12

Exercise 3.390
(m n)
(4)

CAUTION
32 =
1 32

It is important to note that

1 9

32

an = 9

is not necessarily a negative number. For example,

3.7.6 Working with Negative Exponents

The problems of Sample Set A suggest the following rule for working with exponents:

Moving Factors Up and Down In a fraction, a factor can be moved

from the numerator to the denominator or from the denominator to

the numerator by changing the sign of the exponent.

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3.7.7 Sample Set B

Write each of the following so that only positive exponents appear.

Example 3.50
x2 y 5 . x
2 5
The f actor x

can be moved from the numerator to the

denominator by changing the exponent

2 to + 2.

y =

y5 x2

Example 3.51
a9 b3 . a b
9 3
The f actor b

can be moved from the numerator to the

denominator by changing the exponent

3 to + 3.

a9 b3

Example 3.52
a4 b2 c6 .
This fraction can be written without any negative exponents by moving the f actor c We must change the

into the numerator.

6 to + 6 to make the move legitimate.

a b c6

4 2

= a4 b2 c6
This fraction can be written without negative exponents by moving all the f actors from the denominator to the numerator. Change the sign of each exponent:

Example 3.53
1 x3 y 2 z 1 .

3 to + 3,

2 to + 2, 1 to + 1.
1 x3 y 2 z 1

=x y z =x y z

3 2 1

3 2

3.7.8 Practice Set B

Write each of the following so that only positive exponents appear.

Exercise 3.391
x4 y 7
a2 b4

(Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.)

Exercise 3.392 Exercise 3.393 Exercise 3.394 Exercise 3.395

1 6m3 n2 7k1 x3 y 4 z 8

Exercise 3.396
3a(a5b)2 5b(a4b)5

a2 b6 c8

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3.7.9 Sample Set C

Example 3.54
Rewrite exponents.

24a7 b9 23 a4 b6 in a simpler form. Notice that we are dividing powers with the same base. 24a7 b9 23 a4 b6

We'll proceed by using the rules of

24a7 b9 8a4 b6

= = =

3a74 b9(6) 3a3 b9+6 3a3 b15

Example 3.55
Write numerator.

9a5 b3 5x3 y 2 so that no denominator appears. We can eliminate the denominator by moving all factors that make up the denominator to the

9a5 b3 51 x3 y 2

Example 3.56
1 102

Find the value of

3 1 102 + 43 . We can evaluate this expression by eliminating the negative exponents.

3 43

= = = =

1 102 + 3 43 1 100 + 3 64 100 + 192 292

3.7.10 Practice Set C

Exercise 3.397 Exercise 3.398
(Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.)
2 52 36x8 b3 Rewrite 2 2 5 in a simpler form. 3 x b 24 m3 n7 in a simpler form and one in which no denominator appears. Write 41 x5
Find the value of

Exercise 3.399

+ 62 23 32 .

3.7.11 Exercises
Write the following expressions using only positive exponents. Assume all variables are nonzero.

Exercise 3.400
x2 x4 x7 a8

(Solution on p. 188.)

Exercise 3.401 Exercise 3.402 Exercise 3.403 Exercise 3.404

a10
(Solution on p. 188.) (Solution on p. 188.)

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Exercise 3.405
b12 b14 y 1 y 5

Exercise 3.406 Exercise 3.407 Exercise 3.408 Exercise 3.409

(x + 1) (x 5) (y 4)
2

(Solution on p. 188.)

(Solution on p. 188.)

Exercise 3.410
3

(Solution on p. 188.)

Exercise 3.411
6

Exercise 3.412
(a + 9) (r + 3)
10

(Solution on p. 188.)

Exercise 3.413
8

Exercise 3.414
(a 1) x3 y 2 x7 y 5 a4 b1 a7 b8
12

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.415 Exercise 3.416 Exercise 3.417 Exercise 3.418 Exercise 3.419
a2 b3 c2
(Solution on p. 189.) (Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.420
x3 y 2 z 6

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.421
x3 y 4 z 2 w a7 b9 zw3 a3 b1 zw2

Exercise 3.422 Exercise 3.423 Exercise 3.424

x5 y 5 z 2

(Solution on p. 189.)

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.425
x4 y 8 z 3 w4 a4 b6 c1 d4

Exercise 3.426 Exercise 3.427

x9 y 6 z 1 w5 r2

(Solution on p. 189.)

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Exercise 3.428
4x6 y 2

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.429
5x2 y 2 z 5 7a2 b2 c2

Exercise 3.430 Exercise 3.431

2

(Solution on p. 189.)

4x3 (x + 1) y 4 z 1 7a2 (a 4) b6 c7 18b6 b2 3 7(w + 2)

2 5 4 5 1 3

Exercise 3.432

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.433 Exercise 3.434

d e

(w + 1)
5

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.435
2(a 8) x +3
2 3

(a 2) x 1
6 2

Exercise 3.436
3

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.437
x4 + 2x 1
2

(x + 5)

Exercise 3.438
3x 4x 8 5y 2 + 8y 6
2 2

(Solution on p. 189.)

(2x + 11)

Exercise 3.439 Exercise 3.440

7a a 4 (x 5)
4

(6y 1)
2

(Solution on p. 189.)

b 1

Exercise 3.441 Exercise 3.442

y3 + 1
1

3b2 c4 (x + 6)

5y 3 z 4 w2 y 3 1

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.443
5x3 2x7 3y 3 (9x)

Exercise 3.444 Exercise 3.445

6a4 2a6

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.446
4a2 b2 a5 b2

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.447
23 x2 23 x2

51 a2 b6 b11 c3 c9
(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.448 Exercise 3.449

7a3 b9 5a6 bc2 c4

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Exercise 3.450
(x + 5) (x + 5) (a 4) (a 4) 8(b + 2)
8 3 2

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.451 Exercise 3.452

10

(b + 2)

(b + 2)

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.453
3a5 b7 a2 + 4

6a4 b a2 + 4

a2 + 4
(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.454 Exercise 3.455 Exercise 3.456

(5) (5) (9) (1)
2 3 2 1

4a3 b5 2a2 b7 c2

2x2 y 4 z 4 6x3 y 3 z
(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.457
(9)
3

Exercise 3.458
1

(1)

(Solution on p. 189.)

Exercise 3.459
(4) (2)
1 a4 1 a1 4 4

Exercise 3.460 Exercise 3.461 Exercise 3.462 Exercise 3.463 Exercise 3.464 Exercise 3.465 Exercise 3.466 Exercise 3.467 2 6 Exercise 3.468 Exercise 3.469 1 5 4
3 b (b+7) 91 a4 (a+7)2 36a6 b5 c8 32 a3 b7 c9 24y 2 z 8 6a2 b1 c9 d3 16a b c 2yz 5 w4 3c5 a3 b3 6 a2 b4 23 y 1 7 x8 x6

(Solution on p. 190.)

(Solution on p. 190.)

(Solution on p. 190.)

(Solution on p. 190.)

(Solution on p. 190.)

Exercise 3.470 Exercise 3.471 4 2 6

45a b c 15a2 b7 c8

(Solution on p. 190.)

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Exercise 3.472 Exercise 43.473 2 2 5 Exercise 3.474 Exercise 3.475 5 3 Exercise 3.476 Exercise 3.477 3 4
(x+3) (y6) (x+3)5 (y6)8 4x3 y7 26 x5 y 2 a7 b5 21 x4 y 2 b6 51x y 3xy 33a4 b7 11a3 b2 21x y z w 7xyz 12 w14 33 x4 y 3 z 32 xy 5 z 5

(Solution on p. 190.)

(Solution on p. 190.)

(Solution on p. 190.)

Exercise 3.478 Exercise 3.479 4 3 Exercise 3.480 Exercise 3.481 3 5 2 9 Exercise 3.482 Exercise 3.483 2 2
3x y (x5) 91 (x+5)3 10x3 y 7 3x5 z 2 2 b c d 4b4 cx 23a4 b5 c2 x6 y 5 5x y a3

(Solution on p. 190.)

(Solution on p. 190.)

(Solution on p. 190.)

Exercise 3.484

14a2 b2 c12 (a2 +21) 42 a2 b1 (a+6)3

(Solution on p. 190.)

For the following problems, evaluate each numerical expression.

Exercise 3.485
41

Exercise 3.486
71 62 25 34

(Solution on p. 190.)

Exercise 3.487 Exercise 3.488 Exercise 3.489 Exercise 3.490

6 33
(Solution on p. 190.) (Solution on p. 190.)

Exercise 3.491
4 92

Exercise 3.492
28 141

(Solution on p. 190.)

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Exercise 3.493
23 32

Exercise 3.494
21 31 41

(Solution on p. 190.)

Exercise 3.495
102 + 3 102
2

Exercise 3.496
(3)

(Solution on p. 190.)

Exercise 3.497
(10)
3 23 4 52 1

Exercise 3.498 Exercise 3.499 1 Exercise 3.500 Exercise 3.501 1 1 Exercise 3.502
210 26 2613 2 +4 22 +42 24 7 41

(Solution on p. 190.)

(Solution on p. 190.)

(Solution on p. 190.)

For the following problems, write each expression so that only positive exponents appear.

Exercise 3.503
a6
2

Exercise 3.504
a5 x7 x4 b2
3

(Solution on p. 190.)

Exercise 3.505
4

Exercise 3.506
8

(Solution on p. 190.)

Exercise 3.507
7

Exercise 3.508
b4 y 3 y 9 a1 b
1

(Solution on p. 190.)

Exercise 3.509
4

Exercise 3.510
3

(Solution on p. 191.)

Exercise 3.511
1

Exercise 3.512
1 1

(Solution on p. 191.)

Exercise 3.513
a0
1

a=0

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Exercise 3.514
m
0 1

(Solution on p. 191.)

m=0

Exercise 3.515
x3 y 7
4

Exercise 3.516
x6 y 6 z 1 a5 b1 c0
y3 x4 a8 b6 5 2

(Solution on p. 191.)

Exercise 3.517
6

Exercise 3.518 Exercise 3.519 3 Exercise 3.520 Exercise 3.521 5 Exercise 3.522
51 a3 b6 x2 y 9 4m3 n6 2m5 n 2 3b a2 2a 4 b3

(Solution on p. 191.)

(Solution on p. 191.)

(Solution on p. 191.)

Exercise 3.523 3 Exercise 3.524

r 5 s4 m8 n7 h2 j 6 k4 p 4

(Solution on p. 191.)

Exercise 5 3.525

3.7.12 Exercises for Review

Exercise 3.526 3 (Section 2.7) Simplify 4x5 y 3 z 0 Exercise 3.527 (Section 3.4) Find the sum. 15 + 3. Exercise 3.528 (Section 3.5) Find the dierence. 8 (12). Exercise 3.529 (Section 3.6) Simplify (3) (8) + 4 (5). Exercise 3.530 (Section 3.6) Find the value of m if m = 3k5t kt+6
(Solution on p. 191.)

(Solution on p. 191.)

(Solution on p. 191.)
when

k=4

and

t = 2.

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3.8.1 Overview

Standard Form to Scientic Form Scientic Form to Standard Form Working with Numbers in Scientic Notation

3.8.2 Standard Form to Scientic Form

Very large numbers such as 43,000,000,000,000,000,000 (the number of dierent possible congurations of Rubik's cube) and very small numbers such as by writing them as part of a power of 10. To see how this is done, let us start with a somewhat smaller number such as 2480. Notice that

0.000000000000000000000340

(the mass of the amino acid

tryptophan) are extremely inconvenient to write and read. Such numbers can be expressed more conveniently

2480
Standard form

= 248.0 101 = 24.80 102 = 2.480 103

Scientic form

Scientic Form

The last form is called the point was moved to the

scientic form

of the number. There is

one

nonzero digit to the left of the

decimal point and the absolute value of the exponent on 10 records the number of places the original decimal

left.

0.00059

= = = =

There is

one

0.0059 = 0.0059 = 0.0059 101 10 101 0.059 0.059 = 102 = 0.059 102 100 0.59 = 0.59 = 0.59 103 1000 103 5.9 5.9 = 104 = 5.9 104 10,000 nonzero digit to the left of the decimal point and the absolute value of the exponent of 10

Scientic Notation

records the number of places the original decimal point was moved to the

right.

scientic notation, a number is written as the product of a number between and including 1 and 10 (1 is included,10 is not)
Numbers written in scientic form are also said to be written using scientic notation. In and some power of 10.

Writing a Number in Scientic Notation

To write a number in scientic notation: 1. Move the decimal point so that there is one nonzero digit to its left. 2. Multiply the result by a power of 10 using an exponent whose absolute value is the number of places the decimal point was moved. Make the exponent positive if the decimal point was moved to the left and negative if the decimal point was moved to the right.

3.8.3 Sample Set A

Write the numbers in scientic notation.

Example 3.57
981

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The number 981 is actually

981.,

and it is followed by a decimal point. In integers, the decimal

point at the end is usually omitted.

981 = 981. = 9.81 102

The decimal point is now two places to the left of its original position, and the power of 10 is 2.

Example 3.58 Example 3.59

12.

54.066 = 5.4066 101 = 5.4066 10

The decimal point is one place to the left of its original position, and the power of 10 is 1.

0.000000000004632 = 4.632 1012

The decimal point is twelve places to the right of its original position, and the power of 10 is

Example 3.60

0.027 = 2.7 102

The decimal point is two places to the right of its original position, and the power of 10 is

2.

3.8.4 Practice Set A

Write the following numbers in scientic notation.

Exercise 3.531
346

(Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.)

Exercise 3.532
72.33

Exercise 3.533
5387.7965

Exercise 3.534
87,000,000

Exercise 3.535
179,000,000,000,000,000,000

Exercise 3.536
100,000

Exercise 3.537
1,000,000

Exercise 3.538
0.0086

Exercise 3.539
0.000098001

Exercise 3.540
0.000000000000000054

Exercise 3.541
0.0000001

Exercise 3.542
0.00000001

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3.8.5 Scientic Form to Standard Form

A number written in scientic notation can be converted to standard form by reversing the process shown in Sample Set A.

Converting from Scientic Notation

To convert a number written in scientic notation to a number in standard form, move the decimal point the number of places prescribed by the exponent on the 10.

Positive Exponent Negative Exponent

left when you have a negative exponent.

Move the decimal point to the right when you have a positive exponent, and move the decimal point to the

3.8.6 Sample Set B

Example 3.61
4.673 104 .
The exponent of 10 is 4 so we must move the decimal point to the right 4 places (adding necessary).

0's

if

Example 3.62
2.9 107 .
The exponent of 10 is 7 so we must move the decimal point to the right 7 places (adding necessary).

0's

if

2.9 107 = 29000000

Example 3.63
1 1027 .
The exponent of 10 is 27 so we must move the decimal point to the right 27 places (adding without a doubt).

0's

1 1027 = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

Example 3.64
4.21 105 .
The exponent of 10 is necessary).

so we must move the decimal point to the left 5 places (adding

0's

if

4.21 105 = 0.0000421

Example 3.65
1.006 1018 .
if necessary). The exponent of 10 is

18

so we must move the decimal point to the left 18 places (adding

0's

1.006 1018 = 0.000000000000000001006

3.8.7 Practice Set B

Convert the following numbers to standard form.

Exercise 3.543
9.25 102 4.01 105

(Solution on p. 191.) (Solution on p. 191.)

Exercise 3.544

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Exercise 3.545
1.2 101

(Solution on p. 192.) (Solution on p. 192.)

Exercise 3.546
8.88 105

3.8.8 Working with Numbers in Scientic Notation

Multiplying Numbers Using Scientic Notation
There are many occasions (particularly in the sciences) when it is necessary to nd the product of two numbers written in scientic notation. This is accomplished by using two of the basic rules of algebra. Suppose we wish to nd

(a 10n ) (b 10m ).

Since the only operation is multiplication, we can use the

commutative property of multiplication to rearrange the numbers.

(a 10n ) (b 10m ) = (a b) (10n 10m ) n m = 10n+m . Thus, Then, by the rules of exponents, 10 10 n m n+m (a 10 ) (b 10 ) = (a b) 10 n+m The product of (a b) may not be between 1 and 10, so (a b) 10 may not The decimal point in (a b) may have to be moved. An example of this situation
problem 2.

be in scientic form. is in Sample Set C,

3.8.9 Sample Set C

Example 3.66
2 103 4 108 = (2 4) 103 108 = 8 103+8 = 8 1011

Example 3.67
5 1017 8.1 1022 = (5 8.1) 1017 1022 = 40.5 101722 = 40.5 105
We need to move the decimal point one place to the Thus, we must also change the exponent of 10.

left to put this number in scientic notation.

40.5 105 4.05 101 105 4.05 101 105 4.05 1015 4.05 104
Thus,

5 1017

8.1 1022 = 4.05 104

3.8.10 Practice Set C

Perform each multiplication.

Exercise 3.547
3 105

(Solution on p. 192.)

2 1012

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Exercise 3.548
1 104

(Solution on p. 192.) (Solution on p. 192.) (Solution on p. 192.)

6 1024

Exercise 3.549
5 1018

3 106 3 1011

Exercise 3.550
2.1 109

3.8.11 Exercises
Convert the numbers used in the following problems to scientic notation.

Exercise 3.551 Exercise 3.552

The planet Mars is about 222,900,000,000 meters from the sun.

(Solution on p. 192.)

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It is 5890 meters high.

Exercise 3.553
There is an irregularly shaped galaxy, named NGC 250,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 meters from earth.

(Solution on p. 192.)
4449, that is about

Exercise 3.554
The farthest object astronomers have been able to see (as of 1981) is a quasar named 3C427. There seems to be a haze beyond this quasar that appears to mark the visual boundary of the universe. Quasar 3C427 is at a distance of 110,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 meters from the earth.

Exercise 3.555
meters in length (2 ten-thousandths of a meter).

(Solution on p. 192.)

The smallest known insects are about the size of a typical grain of sand. They are about

0.0002

Exercise 3.556
Atoms such as hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen are about

0.0000000001

meter across.

Exercise 3.557 Exercise 3.558

The second largest moon of Saturn is Rhea.

(Solution on p. 192.)

The island of Manhattan, in New York, is about 57,000 square meters in area.

Rhea has a surface area of about 735,000 square

meters, roughly the same surface area as Australia.

Exercise 3.559

(Solution on p. 192.)

A star, named Epsilon Aurigae B, has a diameter (distance across) of 2,800,000,000,000 meters. This diameter produces a surface area of about 24,630,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 square meters. This star is what astronomers call a red giant and it is the largest red giant known. If Epsilon Aurigae were placed at the sun's position, its surface would extend out to the planet Uranus.

Exercise 3.560
The volume of the planet Venus is 927,590,000,000,000,000,000 cubic meters.

Exercise 3.561
The average mass of a newborn American female is about 3360 grams.

(Solution on p. 192.)

Exercise 3.562
The largest brain ever measured was that of a sperm whale. It had a mass of 9200 grams.

Exercise 3.563
The mass of the Eiel tower in Paris, France, is 8,000,000 grams.

(Solution on p. 192.)

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Exercise 3.564
In 1981, a Japanese company built the largest oil tanker to date. The ship has a mass of about 510,000,000,000 grams. This oil tanker is more than 6 times as massive as the U.S. aircraft carrier,

Nimitz. Exercise 3.565

U.S.S. galaxies grams. is

(Solution on p. 192.)

In the constellation of Virgo, there is a cluster of about 2500 galaxies. The combined mass of these 150,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

Exercise 3.566
The mass of an amoeba is about

0.000004

gram.

Exercise 3.567
Cells in the human liver have masses of about

(Solution on p. 192.)

0.000000008

gram.

Exercise 3.568
The human sperm cell has a mass of about

0.000000000017

gram.

Exercise 3.569
The principal protein of muscle is myosin. Myosin has a mass of

(Solution on p. 192.)

0.00000000000000000103

gram.

Exercise 3.570
Amino acids are molecules that combine to make up protein molecules. The amino acid tryptophan has a mass of

0.000000000000000000000340

gram.

Exercise 3.571
An atom of the chemical element bromine has 35 electrons.

(Solution on p. 192.)
The mass of a bromine atom is gram.

0.000000000000000000000000031

Exercise 3.572
Physicists small are performing a experiments It is gram. that they hope that will determine have the mass of of a particle called neutrino. suspected neutrinos masses about

0.0000000000000000000000000000001

Exercise 3.573 Exercise 3.574

On the average, the male housey lives 1,468,800 seconds (17 days).

(Solution on p. 192.)

The approximate time it takes for a human being to die of asphyxiation is 316 seconds.

Exercise 3.575
Aluminum-26 has a half-life of 740,000 years.

(Solution on p. 192.)

Exercise 3.576
Manganese-53 has a half-life of 59,918,000,000,000 seconds (1,900,000 years).

Exercise 3.577
second.

(Solution on p. 192.)

In its orbit around the sun, the earth moves a distance one and one half feet in about

0.0000316

Exercise 3.578
A pi-meson is a subatomic particle that has a half-life of about

0.0000000261

second.

Exercise 3.579
A subatomic particle called a neutral pion has a half-life of about

(Solution on p. 192.)

0.0000000000000001

second.

Exercise 3.580
Near the surface of the earth, the speed of sound is 1195 feet per second. For the following problems, convert the numbers from scientic notation to standard decimal form.

Exercise 3.581
The sun is about

(Solution on p. 192.)

1 108

meters from earth.

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Exercise 3.582
The mass of the earth is about

5.98 1027

grams.

Exercise 3.583
Light travels about

(Solution on p. 192.)

5.866 1012

miles in one year.

Exercise 3.584
One year is about

3 107

seconds.

Exercise 3.585
Rubik's cube has about

(Solution on p. 192.)

4.3 1019

dierent congurations.

Exercise 3.586
A photon is a particle of light. A 100-watt light bulb emits

1 1020

photons every second.

Exercise 3.587
There are about

(Solution on p. 192.)

6 107

cells in the retina of the human eye.

Exercise 3.588
A car traveling at an average speed will travel a distance about equal to the length of the smallest ngernail in

3.16 104

seconds.

Exercise 3.589 19 A ribosome of E. coli has a mass of about 4.7 10 Exercise 3.590
meters in diameter.

(Solution on p. 193.)
grams.

A mitochondrion is the energy-producing element of a cell. A mitochondrion is about

1.5 106

Exercise 3.591
There is a species of frogs in Cuba that attain a length of at most Perform the following operations.

1.25 102

(Solution on p. 193.)
meters.

Exercise 3.592
2 104

3 105
(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.593
4 102

8 106 6 1010
(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.594
6 1014

Exercise 3.595
3 105

8 107

Exercise 3.596
2 101

3 105
(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.597
9 105

1 1011 3.1 106 3.6 1020

Exercise 3.598
3.1 104

Exercise 3.599
4.2 1012
2

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.600
1.1 106

Exercise 3.601
5.9 1014
2

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.602
1.02 1017
2

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Exercise 3.603
8.8 10
50 2

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.604
If Mount Kilimanjaro was 1,000,000 times as high as it really is, how high would it be? problem 1.) (See

Exercise 3.605
it be? (See problem 2.)

(Solution on p. 193.)

If the planet Mars was 300,000 times as far from the sun as it really is, how far from the sun would

Exercise 3.606
If 800,000,000 of the smallest insects known were lined up head to tail, how far would they stretch? (See problem 5.)

Exercise 3.607
If Rhea, the moon of Saturn, had a surface area that surface area be? (See problem 8.)

(Solution on p. 193.)

0.00000000002 of its real surface area,

what would

Exercise 3.608
If the star Epsilon Aurigae B had a surface area surface area be? (See problem 9.)

0.005

of its real surface area, what would that

Exercise 3.609
If the mass of all the galaxies in the constellation Virgo was only of its real mass, what would that mass be? (See problem 15.)

(Solution on p. 193.)

0.0000000000000000000000003

Exercise 3.610
What is the mass of 15,000,000,000,000 bromine atoms? (See problem 21.)

3.8.12 Exercises for Review

Exercise 3.611 (Solution on p. (Section 2.3) What integers can replace x so that the statement 6 < x < 2 is true? Exercise 3.612 (Section 2.6) Simplify 5x2 y 4 2xy 5 Exercise 3.613 (Solution on p. (Section 3.3) Determine the value of [ (| 5|)]. Exercise 3.614 3 5 y (Section 3.7) Write xz4 so that only positive exponents appear. Exercise 3.615 (Solution on p. (Section 3.7) Write (2z + 1)3 (2z + 1)5 so that only positive exponents appear.
193.)

193.)

193.)

3.9 Summary of Key Concepts 9

3.9.1 Summary of Key Concepts
Positive and Negative Numbers (Section 3.2) A number is denoted as positive if it is directly preceded
denoted as negative if it is directly preceded by a "" sign. by a "+" sign or no sign at all. A number is

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Opposites (Section 3.2)

Opposites are numbers that are the same distance from zero on the number line but have opposite signs.

Double-Negative Property (Section 3.2)

(a) = a
The absolute value of a number

Absolute Value (Geometric) (Section 3.3) Absolute Value (Algebraic) (Section 3.3)
|a| = { a a
if a if a

a,

denoted

|a|,

is the distance from

to 0 on the number line.

0 <0

Addition of Signed Numbers (Section 3.4)

To add two numbers with

like signs, add the absolute values of the numbers and associate the common sign with the sum. unlike signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and associate the
the larger absolute value with the dierence.

sign of

Addition with 0 (Section 3.4)

0 + any number = that particular number,

Additive Identity (Section 3.4)

a b = a + (b)

that is,

0+a=a

for any real number

a.

Since adding 0 to a real number leaves that number unchanged, 0 is called the additive identity.

Denition of Subtraction (Section 3.5)

To perform the subtraction

Subtraction of Signed Numbers (Section 3.5) Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers (Section 3.6)
(+) (+) = + () () = + (+) () = () (+) =
() () (+) (+)

a b,

add the opposite of

to

a,

that is, change the sign of

and add.

=+

(+) ()

=+

Reciprocals (Section 3.7)

(4)
1 4

() (+)

=
1 4 are reciprocals since

Two numbers are reciprocals of each other if their product is 1. The numbers 4 and

Negative Exponents (Section 3.7) Writing a Number in Scientic Notation (Section 3.8)
To write a number in scientic notation: If

= 1.

is any natural number and

is any nonzero real number, then

xn =

1 xn .

1. Move the decimal point so that there is one nonzero digit to its left. 2. Multiply the result by a power of 10 using an exponent whose absolute value is the number of places the decimal point was moved. Make the exponent positive if the decimal point was moved to the left and negative if the decimal point was moved to the right.

Converting from Scientic Notation: positive exponent (Section 3.8)

To convert a number written in scientic notation to a number in standard form when there is a exponent as the power of 10, move the decimal point to the exponent on the 10.

right

positive

the number of places prescribed by the

Negative Exponent (Section 3.8)

To convert a number written in scientic notation to a number in standard form when there is a exponent as the power of 10, move the decimal point to the exponent on the 10.

left

negative

the number of places prescribed by the

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3.10 Exercise Supplement 10

3.10.1 Exercise Supplement
3.10.1.1 Signed Numbers (Section 3.2)
For the following problems, nd

if

is

Exercise 3.616
27

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.617
15

Exercise 3.618 Exercise 3.619

(3) 8 9

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.620
k

(Solution on p. 193.)

3.10.1.2 Absolute Value (Section 3.3)

Simplify the following problems.

Exercise 3.621
|8|

Exercise 3.622
| 3|

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.623
|16|

Exercise 3.624
(|12|)

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.625
|0|

3.10.1.3 AddItion of Signed Numbers (Section 3.4) - Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers (Section 3.6)
Simplify the following problems.

Exercise 3.626
4 + (6)

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.627
16 + (18)

Exercise 3.628
3 (14)

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.629
(5) (2)
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Exercise 3.630
(6) (3)

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.631
(1) (4)

Exercise 3.632
(4) (3)

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.633 Exercise 3.634 Exercise 3.635

16 18 + 5
100 10 25 5

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.636 Exercise 3.637

3(8+4)12 4(3+6)2(8) (2)(4)+10 5

(Solution on p. 193.)

Exercise 3.638 Exercise 3.639

(2 10)
1(32)4(4) 13+10

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.640
0 6 (4) (2)

(Solution on p. 194.)

3.10.1.4 Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers (Section 3.6)

Find the value of each expression for the following problems.

Exercise 3.641
P = R C. z=
Find

if

R = 3000

and

C = 3800.
(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.642 Exercise 3.643

P = n (n 1) (n 2).
Find

xu s . Find

if

x = 22, u = 30, P
if

and

s = 8.

n = 3.

3.10.1.5 Negative Exponents (Section 3.7)

Write the expressions for the following problems using only positive exponents.

Exercise 3.644
a1 c6

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.645
a3 b2 c5 (x + 5)

Exercise 3.646
2

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.647

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Exercise 3.648
x3 y 2 (x 3)
7

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.649
42 a3 b4 c5 21 x1

Exercise 3.650 Exercise 3.651

(2x + 9) (2)
1 x4 1 3

(Solution on p. 194.)

7x4 y 5 z 2 (3x 1) (2x + 5)

Exercise 3.652 Exercise 3.653 Exercise 3.654

7x

(Solution on p. 194.)

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.655 2 Exercise 3.656 Exercise 3.657 2

(z6) (z+6)4 32 a5 b9 c2 x2 y 4 z 1 4c b6

y 3 z 2

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.658 Exercise 8 3.659 3 6 Exercise 3.660

82 91 25 x3
2 44x y z 11x2 y 7 z 8 16a5 b2 2a3 b5

(Solution on p. 194.)

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.661 Exercise 3.662 Exercise 3.663

2

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.664
a b x2 c
3

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.665
4

Exercise 3.666
1 4

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.667
y 1 x y
1

Exercise 3.668
3 4 2 6

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.669 5
x6 y 2

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Exercise 3.670
2b c d x2 y 3 z
7 8 4

(Solution on p. 194.)

3.10.1.6 Scientic Notation (Section 3.8)

Write the following problems using scientic notation.

Exercise 3.671
8739

Exercise 3.672
73567

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.673
21,000

Exercise 3.674
746,000

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.675
8866846

Exercise 3.676
0.0387

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.677
0.0097

Exercise 3.678
0.376

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.679
0.0000024

Exercise 3.680
0.000000000000537

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.681
46,000,000,000,000,000 Convert the following problems from scientic form to standard form.

Exercise 3.682
3.87 105

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.683
4.145 104 6.009 107

Exercise 3.684 Exercise 3.685

1.80067 106 3.88 105

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.686 Exercise 3.687

4.116 102

(Solution on p. 194.)

Exercise 3.688
8.002 1012

(Solution on p. 195.)

Exercise 3.689
7.36490 1014

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Exercise 3.690
2.101 1015

(Solution on p. 195.)

Exercise 3.691
6.7202 1026 1 106 1 107 1 109

Exercise 3.692 Exercise 3.693 Exercise 3.694 Exercise 3.695

1 105

(Solution on p. 195.)

(Solution on p. 195.)

Find the product for the following problems. Write the result in scientic notation.

2 103
(Solution on p. 195.)

Exercise 3.696
3 106

7 107 8 1019
(Solution on p. 195.)

Exercise 3.697
2 1014 9 102

Exercise 3.698 Exercise 3.699

1 104

3 1075

1 105 3 106
(Solution on p. 195.)

Exercise 3.700
8 103

Exercise 3.701
9 105

2 101
(Solution on p. 195.)

Exercise 3.702
3 102

7 102 2.1 108 2.815 1012 1.009 1031

(Solution on p. 195.)

Exercise 3.703
7.3 104

Exercise 3.704
1.06 1016

Exercise 3.705
9.3806 1052

3.11 Prociency Exam

3.11.1 Prociency Exam
Exercise 3.706 (Section 3.2) { [(6)]} Exercise 3.707 (Section 3.3) | 15|
11 This

11

Simplify the expressions for the following problems.

(Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.)

content is available online at <http://cnx.org/content/m21875/1.3/>.

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Exercise 3.708 (Section 3.5) [| 12| 10]2 Exercise 3.709 (Section 3.5) 5 (6) + 4 (8) | 5| Exercise 3.710 (Section 3.6) 3(8)(2)(45) (2)(3) Exercise 3.711 (Section 3.6) |7| (2)2 + (2)2 Exercise 3.712 (Section 3.6) 6(2)(2) (53) Exercise 3.713 (Section 3.6) 3{[(23)][2]} 3(42) Exercise 3.714 (Section 3.6) Ifz = xu , nd z if x = 14, u = 20, and s = 2. s Exercise 3.715 1 (Section 3.7) (5)3 Exercise 3.716 3 2 y (Section 3.7) 5xz4 Exercise 3.717 (Section 3.7) 22 m6 (n 4)3 Exercise 3.718 (Section 3.7) 4a6 2a5 Exercise 3.719 1 3 5 3 (Section 3.7) 6 xyy x 5 Exercise 3.720 2 4 (Section 3.7) (k6) (k6) (k6)3 Exercise 3.721 (y+1)3 (y3)4 (Section 3.7) (y+1)5 (y3)8 Exercise 3.722 36 32 )(310 (Section 3.7) ( (3)( )(39 ) ) 5 Exercise 3.723 3 (Section 3.7) a4 Exercise 3.724 4 r 6 s2 (Section 3.7) m5 n4 Exercise 3.725 (Section 3.7) c0 2 , c = 0 Exercise 3.726 (Section 3.8) Write 0.000271 using scientic notation. Exercise 3.727 (Section 3.8) Write 8.90 105 in standard form. Exercise 3.728 (Section 3.8) Find the value of 3 105 2 102 .

(Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.)

When simplifying the terms for the following problems, write each so that only positive exponents appear.

(Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 195.) (Solution on p. 196.)

(Solution on p. 196.) (Solution on p. 196.)

(Solution on p. 196.) (Solution on p. 196.) (Solution on p. 196.) (Solution on p. 196.)

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Exercise 3.729 (Solution 16 2 (Section 3.8) Find the value of 4 10 . Exercise 3.730 (Solution (Section 3.8) If k is a negative integer, is k a positive or negative integer?

on p. 196.) on p. 196.)

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 3

Solution to Exercise 3.1 (p. 123) Solution to Exercise 3.2 (p. 123) Solution to Exercise 3.3 (p. 123) Solution to Exercise 3.4 (p. 123) Solution to Exercise 3.5 (p. 123) Solution to Exercise 3.6 (p. 123) Solution to Exercise 3.7 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.8 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.9 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.10 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.11 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.12 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.13 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.14 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.15 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.16 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.18 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.20 (p. 124) Solution to Exercise 3.22 (p. 125) Solution to Exercise 3.24 (p. 125) Solution to Exercise 3.26 (p. 125) Solution to Exercise 3.28 (p. 125) Solution to Exercise 3.30 (p. 125) Solution to Exercise 3.32 (p. 125) Solution to Exercise 3.34 (p. 125)
1 2 six minus negative eight eleven plus negative two ve plus seven negative negative four twelve a negative ve a plus sign or no sign at all We must say that we do not know. If If 7 15 6 zero plus negative seven negative one minus negative nine negative sixteen minus positive eight negative nine plus two seven plus negative four four plus ten

17

1,

since

(1) = 1

a a

is positive,

is negative.

is negative,

is positive.

(8) = 8

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Solution to Exercise 3.36 (p. 125) Solution to Exercise 3.38 (p. 125) Solution to Exercise 3.40 (p. 125) Solution to Exercise 3.42 (p. 125) Solution to Exercise 3.44 (p. 126) Solution to Exercise 3.46 (p. 126) Solution to Exercise 3.48 (p. 126) Solution to Exercise 3.50 (p. 126) Solution to Exercise 3.52 (p. 126) Solution to Exercise 3.54 (p. 126) Solution to Exercise 3.56 (p. 126) Solution to Exercise 3.58 (p. 126) Solution to Exercise 3.60 (p. 126) Solution to Exercise 3.62 (p. 126) Solution to Exercise 3.63 (p. 128) Solution to Exercise 3.64 (p. 128) Solution to Exercise 3.65 (p. 128) Solution to Exercise 3.66 (p. 128) Solution to Exercise 3.67 (p. 128) Solution to Exercise 3.68 (p. 128) Solution to Exercise 3.69 (p. 128) Solution to Exercise 3.70 (p. 128) Solution to Exercise 3.71 (p. 129)
5 6 8 5 12 9 7 0 26 13 32 16 17 12 31 26

5 (2) = 5 + 2 = 7

xn+8

16a4 b2 9x2 y 6

52

31

Solution to Exercise 3.73 (p. 129) Solution to Exercise 3.75 (p. 129)

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Solution to Exercise 3.77 (p. 129)

16

Solution to Exercise 3.79 (p. 129)

12 9
1

Solution to Exercise 3.81 (p. 129) Solution to Exercise 3.83 (p. 129) Solution to Exercise 3.85 (p. 129)
3

Solution to Exercise 3.87 (p. 129)

14 28 68
26

Solution to Exercise 3.89 (p. 129) Solution to Exercise 3.91 (p. 129) Solution to Exercise 3.93 (p. 130) Solution to Exercise 3.95 (p. 130)
8 1
4 6 3

Solution to Exercise 3.97 (p. 130) Solution to Exercise 3.99 (p. 130) Solution to Exercise 3.101 (p. 130) Solution to Exercise 3.103 (p. 130) Solution to Exercise 3.105 (p. 130)
12 4 4 5 3 6

Solution to Exercise 3.107 (p. 130) Solution to Exercise 3.109 (p. 130) Solution to Exercise 3.111 (p. 130) Solution to Exercise 3.113 (p. 130) Solution to Exercise 3.115 (p. 131) Solution to Exercise 3.117 (p. 131)
100 92

Solution to Exercise 3.119 (p. 131) Solution to Exercise 3.121 (p. 131)
1

Solution to Exercise 3.123 (p. 131)

|$ 2, 400, 000| 4 (a + b)

Solution to Exercise 3.125 (p. 131)

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Solution to Exercise 3.127 (p. 131)

commutative property of addition 4

Solution to Exercise 3.129 (p. 131) Solution to Exercise 3.130 (p. 133) Solution to Exercise 3.131 (p. 133) Solution to Exercise 3.132 (p. 133) Solution to Exercise 3.133 (p. 133) Solution to Exercise 3.134 (p. 133) Solution to Exercise 3.135 (p. 133) Solution to Exercise 3.136 (p. 133) Solution to Exercise 3.137 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.138 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.139 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.140 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.141 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.142 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.143 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.144 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.145 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.146 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.147 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.148 (p. 135) Solution to Exercise 3.149 (p. 136)
16 8 5 2 1 52 14

12

45

34

7 3

7.4

14

43

0.5

0.57

425

7993.7

Solution to Exercise 3.151 (p. 136) Solution to Exercise 3.153 (p. 136)
15 12

Solution to Exercise 3.155 (p. 136)

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Solution to Exercise 3.157 (p. 136)

24
11 8 2

Solution to Exercise 3.159 (p. 136) Solution to Exercise 3.161 (p. 136) Solution to Exercise 3.163 (p. 136) Solution to Exercise 3.165 (p. 136)
15
8

Solution to Exercise 3.167 (p. 136) Solution to Exercise 3.169 (p. 136)
8

Solution to Exercise 3.171 (p. 137)

15 25 12
24

Solution to Exercise 3.173 (p. 137) Solution to Exercise 3.175 (p. 137) Solution to Exercise 3.177 (p. 137) Solution to Exercise 3.179 (p. 137)
21
0 0

Solution to Exercise 3.181 (p. 137) Solution to Exercise 3.183 (p. 137) Solution to Exercise 3.185 (p. 137)
23

Solution to Exercise 3.187 (p. 137)

328 876

Solution to Exercise 3.189 (p. 137) Solution to Exercise 3.191 (p. 137)
1265

Solution to Exercise 3.193 (p. 138) Solution to Exercise 3.195 (p. 138)
20 17 18
14 16 4

6.084

Solution to Exercise 3.197 (p. 138) Solution to Exercise 3.199 (p. 138) Solution to Exercise 3.201 (p. 138) Solution to Exercise 3.203 (p. 138) Solution to Exercise 3.205 (p. 138)

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Solution to Exercise 3.207 (p. 138)

$28.50 $3.00

Solution to Exercise 3.209 (p. 138) Solution to Exercise 3.211 (p. 139)
5a6 c
8

Solution to Exercise 3.213 (p. 139) Solution to Exercise 3.215 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.216 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.217 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.218 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.219 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.220 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.221 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.222 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.223 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.224 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.225 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.226 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.227 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.228 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.229 (p. 141) Solution to Exercise 3.230 (p. 141)
5 0 10 16 118 13 18 3

13

20

27

16

Solution to Exercise 3.232 (p. 141)

1

Solution to Exercise 3.234 (p. 141)

13 6

Solution to Exercise 3.236 (p. 142) Solution to Exercise 3.238 (p. 142)
11 13

Solution to Exercise 3.240 (p. 142)

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Solution to Exercise 3.242 (p. 142)

14 2
5

Solution to Exercise 3.244 (p. 142) Solution to Exercise 3.246 (p. 142) Solution to Exercise 3.248 (p. 142)
11 5

Solution to Exercise 3.250 (p. 142) Solution to Exercise 3.252 (p. 142)
5 8 6
7

Solution to Exercise 3.254 (p. 142) Solution to Exercise 3.256 (p. 142) Solution to Exercise 3.258 (p. 143) Solution to Exercise 3.260 (p. 143)
29

Solution to Exercise 3.262 (p. 143)

324 429 71
164 1 1 8 4 6

Solution to Exercise 3.264 (p. 143) Solution to Exercise 3.266 (p. 143) Solution to Exercise 3.268 (p. 143) Solution to Exercise 3.270 (p. 143) Solution to Exercise 3.272 (p. 143) Solution to Exercise 3.274 (p. 143) Solution to Exercise 3.276 (p. 143) Solution to Exercise 3.278 (p. 143) Solution to Exercise 3.280 (p. 144)
27 12 11

Solution to Exercise 3.282 (p. 144) Solution to Exercise 3.284 (p. 144) Solution to Exercise 3.286 (p. 144)
20xy + 44x
11

Solution to Exercise 3.288 (p. 144) Solution to Exercise 3.290 (p. 144)
3

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Solution to Exercise 3.291 (p. 146) Solution to Exercise 3.292 (p. 146) Solution to Exercise 3.293 (p. 146) Solution to Exercise 3.294 (p. 146) Solution to Exercise 3.295 (p. 146) Solution to Exercise 3.296 (p. 146) Solution to Exercise 3.297 (p. 148) Solution to Exercise 3.298 (p. 148) Solution to Exercise 3.299 (p. 148) Solution to Exercise 3.300 (p. 148) Solution to Exercise 3.301 (p. 149) Solution to Exercise 3.302 (p. 149) Solution to Exercise 3.303 (p. 149)
16 32 54 32 1 1 3 4 14 30 64

24

49

Solution to Exercise 3.305 (p. 149) Solution to Exercise 3.307 (p. 149) Solution to Exercise 3.309 (p. 149) Solution to Exercise 3.311 (p. 149)
36 32 18 24 90 60 12
3

Solution to Exercise 3.313 (p. 149) Solution to Exercise 3.315 (p. 149) Solution to Exercise 3.317 (p. 149) Solution to Exercise 3.319 (p. 149) Solution to Exercise 3.321 (p. 150) Solution to Exercise 3.323 (p. 150) Solution to Exercise 3.325 (p. 150) Solution to Exercise 3.327 (p. 150)
13

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Solution to Exercise 3.329 (p. 150)

9

Solution to Exercise 3.331 (p. 150)

5
11 28

Solution to Exercise 3.333 (p. 150) Solution to Exercise 3.335 (p. 150) Solution to Exercise 3.337 (p. 150)
4

Solution to Exercise 3.339 (p. 150)

12 4 6
15 49

Solution to Exercise 3.341 (p. 150) Solution to Exercise 3.343 (p. 150) Solution to Exercise 3.345 (p. 151) Solution to Exercise 3.347 (p. 151) Solution to Exercise 3.349 (p. 151)
140 7 3 5
13

Solution to Exercise 3.351 (p. 151) Solution to Exercise 3.353 (p. 151) Solution to Exercise 3.355 (p. 151) Solution to Exercise 3.357 (p. 151) Solution to Exercise 3.359 (p. 151)
3
4

Solution to Exercise 3.361 (p. 151) Solution to Exercise 3.363 (p. 151)
4
15 2

Solution to Exercise 3.365 (p. 151) Solution to Exercise 3.367 (p. 152) Solution to Exercise 3.369 (p. 152)
2 3

Solution to Exercise 3.371 (p. 152) Solution to Exercise 3.373 (p. 152)
1458

Solution to Exercise 3.375 (p. 152)

120
40

Solution to Exercise 3.377 (p. 152)

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Solution to Exercise 3.379 (p. 152) Solution to Exercise 3.381 (p. 152)
11
1 y5

(x + 2y) (3x 1)

Solution to Exercise 3.383 (p. 154) Solution to Exercise 3.384 (p. 154) Solution to Exercise 3.385 (p. 154) Solution to Exercise 3.386 (p. 154) Solution to Exercise 3.387 (p. 154) Solution to Exercise 3.388 (p. 154) Solution to Exercise 3.389 (p. 154) Solution to Exercise 3.390 (p. 154) Solution to Exercise 3.391 (p. 155) Solution to Exercise 3.392 (p. 155) Solution to Exercise 3.393 (p. 155) Solution to Exercise 3.394 (p. 155) Solution to Exercise 3.395 (p. 155) Solution to Exercise 3.396 (p. 155) Solution to Exercise 3.397 (p. 156) Solution to Exercise 3.398 (p. 156) Solution to Exercise 3.399 (p. 156) Solution to Exercise 3.400 (p. 156) Solution to Exercise 3.402 (p. 156) Solution to Exercise 3.404 (p. 156) Solution to Exercise 3.406 (p. 157) Solution to Exercise 3.408 (p. 157) Solution to Exercise 3.410 (p. 157)
1 (x5)3 1 y5 1 b14 1 a10 1 x7 1 x2
52

1 m2 1 9 1 5

1 16

1 (xy)4

1 (a+2b)12

(m n)
y7 x4

a2 b4

x3 y 4 z 8
6k 7m3 n2

a2 b6 c8

3a 5b(a5b)2 (a4b)5

4x10 b8

64m3 n7 x5

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Solution to Exercise 3.412 (p. 157) Solution to Exercise 3.414 (p. 157) Solution to Exercise 3.416 (p. 157) Solution to Exercise 3.418 (p. 157) Solution to Exercise 3.420 (p. 157) Solution to Exercise 3.422 (p. 157) Solution to Exercise 3.424 (p. 157) Solution to Exercise 3.426 (p. 157) Solution to Exercise 3.428 (p. 158) Solution to Exercise 3.430 (p. 158) Solution to Exercise 3.432 (p. 158) Solution to Exercise 3.434 (p. 158) Solution to Exercise 3.436 (p. 158)
(x2 +3)
3

1 (a+9)10

1 (a1)12 x7 y5

a7 b8

x3 y 2 z6

a7 zw3 b9 x5 y5 z2

d4 a4 b6 c 4y 2 x6

7b2 c2 a2

7a2 (a4)3 b6 c7

7(w+1)3 (w+2)2

Solution to Exercise 3.438 (p. 158) Solution to Exercise 3.440 (p. 158) Solution to Exercise 3.442 (p. 158) Solution to Exercise 3.444 (p. 158) Solution to Exercise 3.446 (p. 158) Solution to Exercise 3.448 (p. 158)
1

(x2 1)4

1 (3x2 4x8)9 (2x+11)3 7a (a2 4)2 (b2 1)2

5y 3 (y 3 +1)z 4 w2 (y 3 1)2 27x y3

4 a3

Solution to Exercise 3.450 (p. 158) Solution to Exercise 3.452 (p. 159) Solution to Exercise 3.454 (p. 159) Solution to Exercise 3.456 (p. 159)
5
8a5 b2 c2 8 (b+2)9 1 (x+5)4

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Solution to Exercise 3.458 (p. 159)

1

Solution to Exercise 3.460 (p. 159)

a4

Solution to Exercise 3.462 (p. 159)

4x6

Solution to Exercise 3.464 (p. 159)

23y

Solution to Exercise 3.466 (p. 159) Solution to Exercise 3.468 (p. 159) Solution to Exercise 3.470 (p. 159) Solution to Exercise 3.472 (p. 159) Solution to Exercise 3.474 (p. 160) Solution to Exercise 3.476 (p. 160) Solution to Exercise 3.478 (p. 160) Solution to Exercise 3.480 (p. 160) Solution to Exercise 3.482 (p. 160) Solution to Exercise 3.484 (p. 160) Solution to Exercise 3.486 (p. 160) Solution to Exercise 3.488 (p. 160) Solution to Exercise 3.490 (p. 160) Solution to Exercise 3.492 (p. 160)
2

3b3 c5 a3

4bc9 y 2 a2 d3 z 8 4a3 b2 c

3x3 y2 z4 3 a7 b5

128 a7 bx 4x3 y7

23a4 b5 x6 c2 y 5

10 3x2 y 7 z 2

224b3 c12 (a2 +21)4 (a+6)3

1 7

1 32 2 9

Solution to Exercise 3.494 (p. 161) Solution to Exercise 3.496 (p. 161) Solution to Exercise 3.498 (p. 161)
24 36 63

1 24 1 9

Solution to Exercise 3.500 (p. 161) Solution to Exercise 3.502 (p. 161) Solution to Exercise 3.504 (p. 161) Solution to Exercise 3.506 (p. 161)
1 x32 1 a15

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Solution to Exercise 3.508 (p. 161)

b4

Solution to Exercise 3.510 (p. 161)

y 27 b

Solution to Exercise 3.512 (p. 161) Solution to Exercise 3.514 (p. 161)
1

Solution to Exercise 3.516 (p. 162) Solution to Exercise 3.518 (p. 162)
x20 y 15
16a4 b12 x12 y 12 z2

Solution to Exercise 3.520 (p. 162) Solution to Exercise 3.522 (p. 162) Solution to Exercise 3.524 (p. 162) Solution to Exercise 3.526 (p. 162)
64x15 y 9
20 1

a6 x4 25b12 y 18 n28 s16 m32 r 20

Solution to Exercise 3.528 (p. 162) Solution to Exercise 3.530 (p. 162) Solution to Exercise 3.531 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.532 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.533 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.534 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.535 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.536 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.537 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.538 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.539 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.540 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.541 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.542 (p. 164) Solution to Exercise 3.543 (p. 165)
925

3.46 102

7.233 10

5.3877965 103

8.7 107

1.79 1020 1.0 105

1.0 106

8.6 103

9.8001 105

5.4 1017 1.0 107 1.0 108

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Solution to Exercise 3.544 (p. 165) Solution to Exercise 3.545 (p. 165) Solution to Exercise 3.546 (p. 166) Solution to Exercise 3.547 (p. 166) Solution to Exercise 3.548 (p. 166) Solution to Exercise 3.549 (p. 167) Solution to Exercise 3.550 (p. 167) Solution to Exercise 3.551 (p. 167) Solution to Exercise 3.553 (p. 167) Solution to Exercise 3.555 (p. 167)
2 104 2.5 1023 5.89 103 6.3 1020 1.5 1025 6 1020 6 1017 0.0000888 0.12
401000

Solution to Exercise 3.557 (p. 167)

5.7 104

Solution to Exercise 3.559 (p. 167) Solution to Exercise 3.561 (p. 167)
3.36 103 8 106 2.8 1012 , 2.463 1025

Solution to Exercise 3.563 (p. 167) Solution to Exercise 3.565 (p. 168) Solution to Exercise 3.567 (p. 168)
8 109 1.5 1062

Solution to Exercise 3.569 (p. 168) Solution to Exercise 3.571 (p. 168) Solution to Exercise 3.573 (p. 168)
3.16 102 7.4 105 3.1 1026 1.03 1018

Solution to Exercise 3.575 (p. 168) Solution to Exercise 3.577 (p. 168) Solution to Exercise 3.579 (p. 168) Solution to Exercise 3.581 (p. 168)
100, 000, 000 1 1016 3.16 105

Solution to Exercise 3.583 (p. 169)

5, 866, 000, 000, 000

Solution to Exercise 3.585 (p. 169)

43, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000

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Solution to Exercise 3.587 (p. 169) Solution to Exercise 3.589 (p. 169)
0.00000000000000000047 0.0125 60, 000, 000

Solution to Exercise 3.591 (p. 169) Solution to Exercise 3.593 (p. 169) Solution to Exercise 3.595 (p. 169)
2.4 103 3.2 109

Solution to Exercise 3.597 (p. 169)

9 1016

Solution to Exercise 3.599 (p. 169)

1.512 1031 3.481 1029

Solution to Exercise 3.601 (p. 169) Solution to Exercise 3.603 (p. 169)
7.744 1099 6.687 1016 1.47 105 4.5 1037

Solution to Exercise 3.605 (p. 170) Solution to Exercise 3.607 (p. 170) Solution to Exercise 3.609 (p. 170) Solution to Exercise 3.611 (p. 170) Solution to Exercise 3.613 (p. 170)
5 5, 4, 3

Solution to Exercise 3.615 (p. 170) Solution to Exercise 3.616 (p. 172)
27
8 9 1 (2z+1)2

Solution to Exercise 3.618 (p. 172) Solution to Exercise 3.620 (p. 172)
k
3

Solution to Exercise 3.622 (p. 172) Solution to Exercise 3.624 (p. 172)
12

Solution to Exercise 3.626 (p. 172)

2
17 18

Solution to Exercise 3.628 (p. 172) Solution to Exercise 3.630 (p. 172) Solution to Exercise 3.632 (p. 173)
12
10

Solution to Exercise 3.634 (p. 173)

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Solution to Exercise 3.636 (p. 173)

18 5 7

Solution to Exercise 3.638 (p. 173) Solution to Exercise 3.640 (p. 173)
48 1
1 a

Solution to Exercise 3.642 (p. 173) Solution to Exercise 3.644 (p. 173) Solution to Exercise 3.646 (p. 173) Solution to Exercise 3.648 (p. 173) Solution to Exercise 3.650 (p. 174) Solution to Exercise 3.652 (p. 174) Solution to Exercise 3.654 (p. 174)
7xy 3 z 2
c2 y 4 z 9a5 b9 x2 1 2 1 2x x3 y 2 (x3)7 a3 b2 c5

Solution to Exercise 3.656 (p. 174) Solution to Exercise 3.658 (p. 174)
8a2 b3
1 64 1 32

Solution to Exercise 3.660 (p. 174) Solution to Exercise 3.662 (p. 174) Solution to Exercise 3.664 (p. 174) Solution to Exercise 3.666 (p. 174)
c4
1 a6 b3

Solution to Exercise 3.668 (p. 174) Solution to Exercise 3.670 (p. 174) Solution to Exercise 3.672 (p. 175) Solution to Exercise 3.674 (p. 175)
7.46 105 7.3567 104
b28 c32 y 12 z 4 16d16 x8 y 24 z 12 x18

Solution to Exercise 3.676 (p. 175)

3.87 102 3.76 101

Solution to Exercise 3.678 (p. 175) Solution to Exercise 3.680 (p. 175)
5.37 1013 387, 000

Solution to Exercise 3.682 (p. 175) Solution to Exercise 3.684 (p. 175)
60, 090, 000

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Solution to Exercise 3.686 (p. 175)

0.0000388

Solution to Exercise 3.688 (p. 175)

0.000000000008002

Solution to Exercise 3.690 (p. 175) Solution to Exercise 3.692 (p. 176) Solution to Exercise 3.694 (p. 176)
1, 000, 000, 000 2.1 1014 1, 000, 000 2, 101, 000, 000, 000, 000

Solution to Exercise 3.696 (p. 176) Solution to Exercise 3.698 (p. 176)
2.7 1078

Solution to Exercise 3.700 (p. 176)

2.4 108 2.1 101

Solution to Exercise 3.702 (p. 176) Solution to Exercise 3.704 (p. 176) Solution to Exercise 3.706 (p. 176)
6 2.9839 1028

Solution to Exercise 3.707 (p. 176)

15 4 7 7 7
3 5

Solution to Exercise 3.708 (p. 176) Solution to Exercise 3.709 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.710 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.711 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.712 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.713 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.714 (p. 177)
3

Solution to Exercise 3.715 (p. 177)

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Solution to Exercise 3.716 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.717 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.718 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.719 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.720 (p. 177)
1 (k6)5 1 6 8 a11 m6 4(n4)3 5x3 z 4 y2

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Solution to Exercise 3.721 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.722 (p. 177)
1

(y3)12 (y+1)2

Solution to Exercise 3.723 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.724 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.725 (p. 177)
1

1 a12

n16 s8 m20 r 24

Solution to Exercise 3.726 (p. 177)

2.71 104 890, 000 6000

Solution to Exercise 3.727 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.728 (p. 177) Solution to Exercise 3.729 (p. 178) Solution to Exercise 3.730 (p. 178)
a positive integer

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4.1 Objectives1
After completing this chapter, you should

Algebraic Expressions (Section 4.2)

be familiar with algebraic expressions understand the dierence between a term and a factor be familiar with the concept of common factors know the function of a coecient

Equations (Section 4.3)

understand the meaning of an equation be able to perform numerical evaluations

Classication of Expressions and Equations (Section 4.4)

be familiar with polynomials be able to classify polynomials and polynomial equations

Combining Polynomials Using Addition and Subtraction (Section 4.5)

understand the concept of like terms be able to combine like terms be able to simplify expressions containing parentheses

Combining Polynomials Using Multiplication (Section 4.6)

be able to multiply a polynomial by a monomial be able to simplify

+ (a + b)

and

(a + b)

be able to multiply a polynomial by a polynomial

Special Binomial Products (Section 4.7)

be able to expand

(a + b)

(a b)

, and

(a + b) (a + b)

Terminology Associated with Equations (Section 4.8)

be able to identify the independent and dependent variables of an equation be able to specify the domain of an equation
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4.2 Algebraic Expressions

4.2.1 Overview

Algebraic Expressions Terms and Factors Common Factors Coecients

4.2.2 Algebraic Expressions

Algebraic Expression An algebraic expression is a number, a letter, or a collection of numbers and letters along with meaningful
signs of operation.

Expressions

Algebraic expressions are often referred to simply as

expressions, as in the following examples:

Example 4.1
x+4 7y
is an expression.

Example 4.2
is an expression.

Example 4.3 Example 4.4

x3x2 y 7+9x is an expression.

The number 8 is an expression. 8 can be written with explicit signs of operation by writing it as

8+0
2

or

8 1.
is

3x + 6 = 4x 1

not an expression, it is an equation.

We will study equations in the next section.

4.2.3 Terms and Factors

Terms
In an algebraic expression, the quantities joined by subtraction is addition of the negative, that is,

signs are called

terms.
We must keep in mind that

In some expressions it will appear that terms are joined by

signs.

a b = a + (b).

factors. Factors

An important concept that all students of algebra must be aware of is the dierence between

terms and

Any numbers or symbols that are multiplied together are Terms are parts of Factors are parts of

factors of their product. sums and are therefore joined by addition (or subtraction) signs. products and are therefore joined by multiplication signs.

4.2.4 Sample Set A

Identify the terms in the following expressions.

Example 4.5
2 This

3x4 + 6x2 + 5x + 8.
This expression has four terms:

3x4 , 6x2 , 5x,

and 8.

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Example 4.6
15y 8 .
In this expression there is only one term. The term is

15y 8 .

Example 4.7
(a + 3)
2

14x5 y + (a + 3)

In this expression there are two terms: the terms are

14x5 y

and

(a + 3)

. Notice that the term

is itself composed of two like factors, each of which is composed of the two terms,

and 3.

Example 4.8
m3 3.
Using our denition of subtraction, this expression can be written in the form we can see that the terms are quickly by associating the

m3 + (3).

Now

and

3.

Rather than rewriting the expression when a subtraction occurs, we can identify terms more

or

sign with the individual quantity.

Example 4.9

p4 7p3 2p 11.
Associating the sign with the individual quantities we see that the terms of this expression are

p4 , 7p3 , 2p,

and

11.

4.2.5 Practice Set A

Exercise 4.1
Let's say it again. signs and factors are joined by List the terms in the following expressions. signs.

(Solution on p. 259.)
The dierence between terms and factors is that terms are joined by

Exercise 4.2
4x2 8x + 7

(Solution on p. 259.) (Solution on p. 259.) (Solution on p. 259.)

Exercise 4.3 Exercise 4.4

2xy + 6x2 + (x y)

5x2 + 3x 3xy 7 + (x y) x3 6

4.2.6 Sample Set B

Identify the factors in each term.

Example 4.10
9a2 6a 12
contains three terms. Some of the factors in each term are rst term: second term: third term:

9 and a2 , 6 and a

or,

9 and a and a 12 and 1

12 and 1,
2

or,

Example 4.11
rst term:

14x5 y + (a + 3)

contains two terms. Some of the factors of these terms are

14, x5 , y (a + 3)
and

second term:

(a + 3)

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4.2.7 Practice Set B

Exercise 4.5
In the expression rst term: second term: third term:

(Solution on p. 259.)

8x2 5x + 6,

list the factors of the

Exercise 4.6
In the expression rst term: second term:

10 + 2 (b + 6) (b 18)

(Solution on p. 259.)
, list the factors of the

4.2.8 Common Factors

Common Factors
Sometimes, when we observe an expression carefully, we will notice that some particular factor appears in

factors

every term. When we observe this, we say we are observing

common factors.

We use the phrase

common

since the particular factor we observe is common to all the terms in the expression.

The factor

appears in each and every term in the expression.

4.2.9 Sample Set C

Name the common factors in each expression.

Example 4.12

5x3 7x3 + 14x3 . 3 The factor x appears

in each and every term. The expression

x3

is a common factor.

Example 4.13
4x2 + 7x.
The factor

appears in each term. The term

4x2

is actually

4xx.

Thus,

is a common factor.

Example 4.14
3 5.)

12xy 2 9xy + 15.

The only factor common to all three terms is the number 3. (Notice that

12 = 34, 9 = 33, 15 =

Example 4.15
3 (x + 5) 8 (x + 5). The factor (x + 5)
appears in each term. So,

(x + 5)

is a common factor.

Example 4.16
2

45x3 (x 7) + 15x2 (x 7) 20x2 (x 7) . 2 The number 5, the x , and the (x 7) appear

in each term. Also,

each of the individual quantities is joined by a multiplication sign). factor.

5x2 (x 7) is a factor (since 2 Thus, 5x (x 7) is a common

Example 4.17
10x2 + 9x 4.
There is no factor that appears in each and every term. Hence, there are no common factors in this expression.

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4.2.10 Practice Set C

List, if any appear, the common factors in the following expressions.

Exercise 4.7

(Solution on p. 259.) (Solution on p. 259.) (Solution on p. 259.) (Solution on p. 259.) (Solution on p. 259.) (Solution on p. 259.)

x2 + 5x2 9x2 4x2 8x3 + 16x4 24x5

3

Exercise 4.8 Exercise 4.9

4(a + 1) + 10 (a + 1)

Exercise 4.10 Exercise 4.11

9ab (a 8) 15a(a 8)

14a2 b2 c (c 7) (2c + 5) + 28c (2c + 5) 6 x2 y 2 + 19x x2 + y 2

Exercise 4.12

4.2.11 Coecients
Coecient
In algebra, as we now know, a letter is often used to represent some quantity. Suppose we represent some quantity by the letter

x.

The notation

5x

means

x + x + x + x + x.

these quantities. In the expression

5x,

the number 5 is called the

x.

Often, the numerical coecient is just called the coecient.

numerical coecient of the quantity The coecient of a quantity records how

We can now see that we have ve of

many of that quantity there are.

4.2.12 Sample Set D

Example 4.18
12x 4ab
means there are

12x's. ab's. (x 3) 's. y

rather than

Example 4.19
means there are four

Example 4.20
10 (x 3) 1y
means there are ten

Example 4.21
means there is one that there is only one

y. y.

We usually write just

1y

since it is clear just by looking

Example 4.22
7a3
means there are seven

a3' s.
It could also mean there are

Example 4.23
5ax
means there are ve

ax's.

5ax's.

This example shows us that it

is important for us to be very clear as to which quantity we are working with. When we see the expression

5ax

we must ask ourselves "Are we working with the quantity

ax

or the quantity

x?".

Example 4.24
6x2 y 9 means 9 2' are 6y x s.
there are six

x2 y 9' s.

It could also mean there are

6x2 y 9' s.

It could even mean there

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Example 4.25
5x3 (y 7)
also mean there are

means there are ve

x3 (y 7) 's. 5 (x 7) x3 's.

It could also mean there are

5x3 (x 7) 's.

It could

4.2.13 Practice Set D

Exercise 4.13 coecient of a quantity tell us? The Dierence Between Coecients and Exponents It is important to keep in mind the dierence between coecients and exponents. Coecients record the number of like terms in an algebraic expression.
What does the

(Solution on p. 259.)

x+x+x+x=
4 terms

4x
coecient is 4

Exponents record the number of like factors in a term.

xxxx= x4
exponent is 4 4 factors In a term, the

coecient of a particular group of factors is the remaining group of factors.

4.2.14 Sample Set E

Example 4.26
3x.
The coecient of

is 3.

Example 4.27
6a3 .
The coecient of

a3

is 6.

Example 4.28
9 (4 a).
The coecient of

(4 a)

is 9.

Example 4.29

3 4 8 xy . The coecient of

xy 4

is

3 8.

Example 4.30
3x2 y .
The coecient of

x2 y

is 3; the coecient of

is

3x2 ;

and the coecient of 3 is

x2 y .

Example 4.31
4(x + y) 4 (x + y)
2
. The coecient of since

(x + y) is 4; the coecient of 4 is (x + y) 2 4(x + y) can be written as 4 (x + y) (x + y).

; and the coecient of

(x + y)

is

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4.2.15 Practice Set E

Exercise 4.14
Determine the coecients. In the term (a)

(Solution on p. 259.)
the coecient of . .

6x3 ,

is

(b) 6 is

Exercise 4.15
In the term (a) (b)

(Solution on p. 259.)
the coecient of . . . . . .

3x (y 1),

x (y 1) is (y 1) is (c) 3 (y 1) is (d) x is

(e) 3 is

(f ) The numerical coecient is

Exercise 4.16
In the term

(Solution on p. 259.)
the coecient of . . . .

10ab4 ,

ab4 is 4 (b) b is (c) a is

(a) (d) 10 is (e)

10ab3

is

4.2.16 Exercises
Exercise 4.17
What is an algebraic expression?

(Solution on p. 259.)

Exercise 4.18
Why is the number 14 considered to be an expression?

Exercise 4.19
Why is the number

(Solution on p. 259.)

considered to be an expression?

For the expressions in the following problems, write the number of terms that appear and then list the terms.

Exercise 4.20
2x + 1

Exercise 4.21
6x 10

(Solution on p. 259.)

Exercise 4.22
2x3 + x 15 5x2 + 6x 2 3x

Exercise 4.23 Exercise 4.24 Exercise 4.25

5cz

(Solution on p. 259.)

(Solution on p. 259.)

Exercise 4.26
2

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Exercise 4.27
61

(Solution on p. 259.)

Exercise 4.28
x

Exercise 4.29
4y 3

(Solution on p. 259.)

Exercise 4.30
17ab2 a+1

Exercise 4.31 Exercise 4.32

(a + 1)

(Solution on p. 259.)

Exercise 4.33
2x + x + 7

(Solution on p. 259.)

Exercise 4.34
2x + (x + 7)

Exercise 4.35
(a + 1) + (a 1)

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.36
a + 1 + (a 1)
For the following problems, list, if any should appear, the common factors in the expressions.

Exercise 4.37 Exercise 4.38

11y 3 33y 3

(Solution on p. 260.)

x2 + 5x2 2x2

Exercise 4.39
45ab2 + 9b2

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.40
6x2 y 3 + 18x2

Exercise 4.41
2 (a + b) 3 (a + b)

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.42 Exercise 4.43 Exercise 4.44

4x2 y + 5a2 b
2

8a2 (b + 1) 10a2 (b + 1)
(Solution on p. 260.)

14ab2 c2 (c + 8) + 12ab2 c2

Exercise 4.45
9a(a 3) + 10b (a 3)

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.46
15x2 30xy 2

Exercise 4.47 Exercise 4.48

(Solution on p. 260.)

12a3 b2 c 7 (b + 1) (c a)

0.06ab2 + 0.03a

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Exercise 4.49
5.2(a + 7) + 17.1 (a + 7)
2

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.50
3 2 2 2 4x y z 9 16

Exercise 4.51
a 2 b2 +

+ 3 x2 z 2 8
(Solution on p. 260.)
9 32

b2 a2

For the following problems, note how many:

Exercise 4.52
a's in 4a?

Exercise 4.53
z 's in 12z?

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.54
x2 's in 5x2 ?

Exercise 4.55
y 3 's in 6y 3 ?

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.56
xy 's in 9xy?

Exercise 4.57
a2 b's in 10a2 b?

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.58
(a + 1) 's in 4 (a + 1)?

Exercise 4.59
(9 + y) 's in 8 (9 + y)?

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.60
y 's in 3x

3 2

Exercise 4.61 Exercise 4.62

(Solution on p. 260.)

12x's in 12x2 y 5 ?

(a + 5) 's in 2 (a + 5)?

Exercise 4.63
(x y) 's in 5x (x y)?

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.64
(x + 1) 's in 8 (x + 1)?

Exercise 4.65 Exercise 4.66

(Solution on p. 260.)

2's in 2x2 (x 7)?

3

3 (a + 8) 's in 6x2 (a + 8) (a 8)?

For the following problems, a term will be given followed by a group of its factors. List the coecient of the given group of factors.

Exercise 4.67
7y; y

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.68
10x; x

Exercise 4.69
5a; 5

(Solution on p. 260.)

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Exercise 4.70 Exercise 4.71 Exercise 4.72

2

12a2 b3 c2 r7 ; a2 c2 r7
(Solution on p. 260.)

6x2 b2 (c 1) ; c 1

10x(x + 7) ; 10 (x + 7)

Exercise 4.73
9a2 b5 ; 3ab3

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.74 Exercise 4.75

(4) a5 b2 ; ab

15x4 y 4 (z + 9a) ; (z + 9a)

(Solution on p. 260.)

Exercise 4.76

(11a) (a + 8) (a 1) ; (a + 8)

4.2.17 Exercises for Review

Exercise 4.77 (Section 2.7) Simplify
(Solution on p. 260.)
2x8 (x1)5 x4 (x1)2 4
.

Exercise 4.78 (Section 3.3) Supply the missing phrase.

not "which way."

Absolute value speaks to the question of

and

Exercise 4.79 (Section 3.6) Find the value of [6 (4 2) + 7 (3 + 5)]. Exercise 4.80 5 2 (Section 3.7) Find the value of 2 34 . 2 Exercise 4.81 (Section 3.8) Express 0.0000152 using scientic notation.

(Solution on p. 260.)

(Solution on p. 260.)

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4.3.1 Overview

Equations Numerical Evaluation

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4.3.2 Equations
Equation An equation is a statement that two algebraic expressions are equal.
An equation is composed of three parts.

=
Each of the boxes represents an algebraic expression. An equation consists of two expressions separated by an equal sign. The equal sign makes the statement that the two expressions are equivalent, that is, they represent the same value. For example:

Example 4.32
f = 32a.
The equation expresses the relationship between the variables

and

a.

It states that the value of

is always 32 times that of

a.

Example 4.33
y = 6x + 8.
The equation expresses the relationship between the variables

and

y.

It states that the value of

is always 8 more than 6 times the value of

x.

4.3.3 Numerical Evaluation

Numerical evaluation Numerical evaluation is the process of determining a value by substituting numbers for letters. Formulas
In various areas (business, statistics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, sociology, psychology, etc.), particular equations occur quite frequently. frequently with formulas. Such equations are called

formulas.

Numerical evaluation is used

4.3.4 Sample Set A

Example 4.34
f f = = = p= 32a. 32 (2) 64
Determine the value of f if a Replace a by 2.

= 2.

Example 4.35
volume

10,000 v . This chemistry equation expresses the relationship between the pressure

of a gas and the

v of the gas. Determine the value p = 10,000 Replace v by 500. 500 = 20

of

if

v = 500.

On the Calculator

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Type Press Type Press Display reads:

10000 500 = 20

Example 4.36
z=
the value of

xu s . This statistics equation expresses the relationship between the variables

z, x, u and s.

Determine

z if x = 41, u = 45,
4145 1.3 4 1.3

and s

= 1.3.

Round to two decimal places.

= =

= 3.08

On the Calculator
Type Press Type Press Press Type Press Display reads: We'll round to

41 45 = 1.3 = 3.076923 3.08

Example 4.37
p = = = =

p = 5w3 + w2 w 1.
This equation expresses the relationship between

and

w.

Determine the value of

if

w = 5.

5(5) + (5) (5) 1 5 (125) + 25 (5) 1 625 + 25 5 1 644

On the Calculator

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Type Press Type Press Press Type Press Press Type Press Press Type Press Type Press Display reads:

5 yx 3 = 5 = + 5 x2 5 1 = 644

4.3.5 Practice Set A

Exercise 4.82
f = 32a. p= F =
10,000 v . 9 5C
Determine the value of f if a

(Solution on p. 260.)

= 6.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.83
Determine the value of p if v

= 250.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.84
+ 32.
Determine the value of F if C

= 10.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.85
y = 9x 14.
Determine the value of y if x

= 3.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.86
m = 5p 2p + 7.
3
Determine the value of m if p

= 2.

4.3.6 Exercises
For the following problems, observe the equations and state the relationship being expressed.

Exercise 4.87
x = 6y

(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.88
y =x+4

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Exercise 4.89
e=g9

(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.90
y =x7

Exercise 4.91
3t = 6s

(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.92
u = v5

Exercise 4.93 Exercise 4.94 Exercise 4.95

f = 0.97k + 55
3 b = 4a

(Solution on p. 261.)

r = 2s 9

(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.96
w = 4z 3 21

Exercise 4.97
q 2 = 9x8 + 2y

(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.98 Exercise 4.99

I = m2 qb5 + 3.115p
(Solution on p. 261.)

Use numerical evaluation on the equations for the following problems.

Geometry (circumference of a circle)

C = 2r.

Find C if is approximated by 3.14 and r

= 5.

Exercise 4.100
Geometry (area of a rectangle)

A = lw.

Find A if l

= 15 and w = 9.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.101
Electricity (current in a circuit)

I=

E R.

Find I if E

= 21 and R = 7.

Exercise 4.102
Electricity (current in a circuit)

I=

E R.

Find I if E

= 106 and R = 8.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.103
Business (simple interest)

I = prt.

Find I if p

= 3000, r = .12 and t = 1.

Exercise 4.104
Business (simple interest)

I = prt.

Find I if p

= 250, r = 0.07 and t = 6.

(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.105
Geometry (area of a parallelogram)

A = 1 bh. 2

Find A if b

= 16 and h = 6.

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Exercise 4.106
Geometry (area of a triangle)

A = 1 bh. 2

Find A if b

= 25 and h = 10.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.107
Geometry (perimeter of a rectangle)

P = 2l + 2w.

Find P if l

= 3 and w = 1.

Exercise 4.108
Geometry (perimeter of a rectangle)

P = 2l + 2w.

Find P if l

= 74 and w = 16.
(Solution on p. 261.)
1 = 8 4 and w = 12 8 . 9

Exercise 4.109
Geometry (perimeter of a rectangle)

P = 2l + 2w.
Physics (force)

Find P if l

Exercise 4.110
F = 32m.
Find F if m

= 6.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.111
Physics (force)

F = 32m.

Find F if m

= 14.

Exercise 4.112
Physics (force)

F = 32m.

Find F if m

1 16 .

Exercise 4.113
Physics (force)

(Solution on p. 261.)

F = 32m.

Find F if m

= 6.42.

Exercise 4.114
Physics (momentum)

p = mv.

Find p if m

= 18 and v = 5.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.115
Physics (momentum)

p = mv.

Find p if m

= 44 and v = 9.

Exercise 4.116
Physics (momentum)

p = mv.

Find p if m

= 9.18 and v = 16.5.

(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.117
Physics (energy)

E = 1 mv 2 . 2

Find E if m

= 12 and v = 5.

Exercise 4.118
Physics (energy)

E = 1 mv 2 . 2

Find E if m

= 8 and v = 15.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.119
Physics (energy)

E = 1 mv 2 . 2

Find E if m

= 24.02 and v = 7.

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Exercise 4.120
Astronomy (Kepler's law of planetary motion)

P 2 = ka3 .

Find P

if k

= 1 and a = 4.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.121
Astronomy (Kepler's law of planetary motion)

P 2 = ka3 .

Find P

if k

= 8 and a = 31.

Exercise 4.122
Astronomy (Kepler's law of planetary motion)

P = ka3 .
(

Find P

if k

= 4 and a = 5.1. yx
, Type 3, Press

Hint:
=
.)

On the calculator, Type 5.1, Press

, Press

, Type 4, Press

Exercise 4.123
Astronomy (Kepler's law of planetary motion)

(Solution on p. 261.)

P = ka3 .

Find P

if k

= 53.7 and a = 0.7.

Exercise 4.124
Business (prot, revenue, and cost)

P = R C.

Find P if R

= 3100 and C = 2500.

(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.125
Business (prot, revenue, and cost)

P = R C.

Find P if R

= 4240 and C = 3590.

Exercise 4.126
Geometry (area of a circle)

A = r2 .

Find A if is approximately 3.14 and r

= 3.
(Solution on p. 261.)

Exercise 4.127
Geometry (area of a circle)

A = r2 .

Find A if is approximately 3.14 and r

= 11.

Exercise 4.128
t = 21x + 6. t = 21x + 6.
Find t if x

= 3.
(Solution on p. 262.)

Exercise 4.129
Find t if x

= 97.

Exercise 4.130
E = mc2 .
( Find E if m

= 2 and c = 186, 000.

Hint:

The number 10 that occurs on the display a few spaces away from the other number on the

display is the exponent of 10 in the scientic notation form of the number.)

Exercise 4.131
E = mc2 .
Find E if m

(Solution on p. 262.)

= 5 and c = 186, 000. d

and is measured

Exercise 4.132
An object travels on a horizontal line. The distance it travels is represented by in meters. The equation relating time of travel,

t,

and distance of travel,

d,

is

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d = t2 4t + 20
Determine the distance traveled by the object if it has been in motion for 6 seconds.

Exercise 4.133
Da . Young's Rule is t Da t+12 where t is the child's age in years.
of that drug,

(Solution on p. 262.)

In medicine, there are several rules of thumb used by physicians to determine a child's dose,

Dc ,

of

a particular drug. One such rule, Young's Rule, relates a child's dose of a drug to an adult's dose

Dc =

What dose should be given to a child 8 years old if the

corresponding adult dosage is 15 units?

Exercise 4.134
A hemispherical water tank of radius 6 feet has water dripping into it. The equation relating the volume,

V,

of water in the tank at any time is

the water. Using

3.14

to approximate the

V = 6h2 h3 ,where h represents the 3 irrational number , determine the volume of

depth of water in

the tank when the depth of the water is 3 feet.

Exercise 4.135
The equation

(Solution on p. 262.)

W = 3.51L 192 has been established by the International Whaling Commission to relate the weight, W (in long tons), of a mature blue whale to its length, L (in feet). The equation is only used when L 70. When 0 < L < 70
blue whales are considered immature. At birth, a blue whale is approximately 24 feet long. Determine the weight of a blue whale that measures 83 feet in length.

Exercise 4.136
A relationship exists between the length of a cantilever beam and the amount it is deected when a weight is attached to its end. If a cantilever beam 20 feet long has a 600 pound weight attached to its end, the equation relating beam length and amount of deection is

60x2 x3 16,000 where d is the amount of deection measured in inches and

d=

is the length from the supported

part of the beam to some point on the beam at which the amount of deection is measured. Find the amount of deection of the beam 17 feet from the supported end.

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Exercise 4.137
by

(Solution on p. 262.)

There is a relationship between the length of a suspension bridge cable that is secured between two vertical supports and the amount of sag of the cable. If we represent the length of the cable

d, and the amount of sag by s, the 32s4 8s2 equation is c = d + 3d 5d3 . If the horizontal distance between the two vertical supports is 190 feet and the amount of sag in a cable that is suspended between the two supports is 20 feet, what
the horizontal distance between the vertical supports by is the length of the cable?

c,

4.3.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 4.138 (Section 2.6) simplify 4x3 y 8 3x2 y . Exercise 4.139 (Solution on p. 262.) (Section 3.3) simplify | 8|. Exercise 4.140 (Section 3.7) Find the value of 42 82 32 . Exercise 4.141 (Solution on p. 262.) (Section 4.2) For the expression 5 (a + b) + 2x2 , write the number of terms that appear and then
write the terms themselves.

Exercise 4.142 (Section 4.2) How many xy 3 's are there in 5x2 y 5 ?

4.4 Classication of Expressions and Equations

4.4.1 Overview

Polynomials Classication of Polynomials Classication of Polynomial Equations

4.4.2 Polynomials
Polynomials
Let us consider the collection of all algebraic expressions that do not contain variables in the denominators of fractions and where all exponents on the variable quantities are whole numbers. Expressions in this collection are called

polynomials.

Some expressions that

are polynomials are

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Example 4.38
3x4

Example 4.39
2 2 6 5x y .
A fraction occurs, but no variable appears in the denominator.

Example 4.40

5x3 + 3x2 2x + 1
Some expressions that

are not polynomials are

Example 4.41
3 x

16.

A variable appears in the denominator.

Example 4.42

4x2 5x + x3 .
A negative exponent appears on a variable.

4.4.3 Classication of Polynomials

Polynomials can be classied using two criteria: the number of terms and degree of the polynomial.

Number of Terms
One Two Three Four or more

Name
Monomial Binomial Trinomial Polynomial

Example
4x
2 2

Comment mono means one in Greek. bi means two in Latin. tri means three in Greek. poly means many in Greek.

4x 7x 4x2 7x + 3 4x3 7x2 + 3x 1

Table 4.1

Degree of a Term Containing One Variable The degree of a term containing only one variable is the value of the exponent of the variable.
For example:

Exponents

appearing on numbers do not aect the degree of the term. We consider only the exponent of the variable.

Example 4.43
5x3
is a monomial of degree 3.

Example 4.44
60a5 21b2
is a monomial of degree 5.

Example 4.45
is a monomial of degree 2.

Example 4.46
8 is a monomial of degree 0. We say that a nonzero number is a term of 0 degree since it could be written as

8x0 .

Since

x0 = 1 (x = 0), 8x0 = 8.

The exponent on the variable is 0 so it must be of

degree 0. (By convention, the number 0 has no degree.)

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Example 4.47
4x
is a monomial of the rst degree.

4xcould

be written as

4x1 .

The exponent on the variable is 1

so it must be of the rst degree.

Degree of a Term Containing Several Variables The degree of a term containing more than one variable
shown below.

is the

sum

of the exponents of the variables, as

Example 4.48
4x2 y 5
is a monomial of degree

2 + 5 = 7.

This is a 7th degree monomial.

Example 4.49
37ab2 c6 d3 5xy
is a monomial of degree

1 + 2 + 6 + 3 = 12.

This is a 12th degree monomial.

Example 4.50
is a monomial of degree

1 + 1 = 2.

This is a 2nd degree monomial.

Degree of a Polynomial The degree of a polynomial is the degree of the term of highest degree; for example: Example 4.51
2x3 + 6x 1
is a trinomial of degree 3. The rst term,

2x3 ,

is the term of the highest degree.

Therefore, its degree is the degree of the polynomial.

Example 4.52
7y 10y 4
is a binomial of degree 4.

Example 4.53
a 4 + 5a2
is a trinomial of degree 2.

Example 4.54 Example 4.55

4x3 y 5 2xy 3 3x + 10

2x6 + 9x4 x7 8x3 + x 9

is a polynomial of degree 7.

is a binomial of degree 8. The degree of the rst term is 8.

Example 4.56
is a binomial of degree 1.

Linear Quadratic Cubic

Polynomials of the rst degree are called

Polynomials of the second degree are called

linear polynomials. quadratic polynomials. Polynomials of the third degree are called cubic polynomials. Polynomials of the fourth degree are called fourth degree polynomials. Polynomials of the nth degree are called nth degree polynomials. Nonzero constants are polynomials of the 0th degree.
Some examples of these polynomials follow:

Example 4.57
4x 9
is a linear polynomial.

Example 4.58
3x2 + 5x 7 8y 2x3
is a quadratic polynomial.

Example 4.59
is a cubic polynomial.

Example 4.60
x12 y 12

16a2 32a5 64

is a 5th degree polynomial.

Example 4.61
is a 12th degree polynomial.

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Example 4.62 Example 4.63

7x5 y 7 z 3 2x4 y 7 z + x3 y 7

is a 15th degree polynomial. The rst term is of degree

5 + 7 + 3 = 15.

43 is a 0th degree polynomial.

4.4.4 Classication of Polynomial Equations

As we know, an equation is composed of two algebraic expressions separated by an equal sign. If the two expressions happen to be polynomial expressions, then we can classify the equation according to its degree. Classication of equations by degree is useful since equations of the same degree have the same type of graph. (We will study graphs of equations in Chapter 6.) The degree of an equation is the degree of the highest degree expression.

4.4.5 Sample Set A

Example 4.64
x + 7 = 15.
This is a linear equation since it is of degree 1, the degree of the expression on the left of the

= sign.
is a quadratic equation since it is of degree 2.

Example 4.65 Example 4.66

5x2 + 2x 7 = 4

9x3 8 = 5x2 + 1 is a = sign is of degree 3.

cubic equation since it is of degree 3.

The expression on the left of the

Example 4.67
y 4 x4 = 0
is a 4th degree equation.

Example 4.68 Example 4.69

y = 2x + 3 3

a5 3a4 = a3 + 6a4 7

is a 5th degree equation.

is a linear equation.

Example 4.70
y = 3x2 1
is a quadratic equation.

Example 4.71
x2 y 2 4 = 0
is a 4th degree equation. The degree of

x2 y 2 4is 2 + 2 = 4.

4.4.6 Practice Set A

Classify the following equations in terms of their degree.

Exercise 4.143
3x + 6 = 0

(Solution on p. 262.) (Solution on p. 262.) (Solution on p. 262.)

Exercise 4.144

9x2 + 5x 6 = 3 25y 3 + y = 9y 2 17y + 4

Exercise 4.145

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Exercise 4.146
x=9

(Solution on p. 262.) (Solution on p. 262.) (Solution on p. 262.) (Solution on p. 262.) (Solution on p. 262.) (Solution on p. 262.)

Exercise 4.147
y = 2x + 1

Exercise 4.148
3y = 9x2

Exercise 4.149
x2 9 = 0 y=x

Exercise 4.150 Exercise 4.151

5x7 = 3x5 2x8 + 11x 9

4.4.7 Exercises
For the following problems, classify each polynomial as a monomial, binomial, or trinomial. State the degree of each polynomial and write the numerical coecient of each term.

Exercise 4.152
5x + 7

(Solution on p. 262.)

Exercise 4.153
16x + 21

Exercise 4.154
4x2 + 9 7y 3 + 8 a4 + 1

(Solution on p. 262.)

Exercise 4.155 Exercise 4.156 Exercise 4.157

2b5 8 5x
(Solution on p. 262.)

Exercise 4.158 Exercise 4.159

7a

(Solution on p. 262.)

Exercise 4.160
5x3 + 2x + 3

(Solution on p. 262.)

Exercise 4.161
17y 4 + y 5 9

Exercise 4.162 Exercise 4.163

6y 2 + 9 2c6 + 0

(Solution on p. 262.)

41a3 + 22a2 + a

Exercise 4.164 Exercise 4.165

8x2 0

(Solution on p. 262.)

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Exercise 4.166
9g

(Solution on p. 262.)

Exercise 4.167
5xy + 3x

Exercise 4.168
3yz 6y + 11

(Solution on p. 263.)

Exercise 4.169 Exercise 4.170

x4 y 3 z 2 + 9z

7ab2 c2 + 2a2 b3 c5 + a14

(Solution on p. 263.)

Exercise 4.171
5a3 b

Exercise 4.172
6 + 3x2 y 5 b

(Solution on p. 263.)

Exercise 4.173 Exercise 4.174

5

9 + 3x2 + 2xy6z 2
(Solution on p. 263.)

Exercise 4.175 Exercise 4.176

applies, state it.

3x2 y 0 z 4 + 12z 3 , y = 0
(Solution on p. 263.)

4xy 3 z 5 w0 , w = 0

Classify each of the equations for the following problems by degree. If the term linear, quadratic, or cubic

Exercise 4.177
4x + 7 = 0

Exercise 4.178
3y 15 = 9

(Solution on p. 263.)

Exercise 4.179
y = 5s + 6

Exercise 4.180
y = x2 + 2

(Solution on p. 263.)

Exercise 4.181
4y = 8x + 24

Exercise 4.182
9z = 12x 18

(Solution on p. 263.)

Exercise 4.183
y 2 + 3 = 2y 6

Exercise 4.184 Exercise 4.185 Exercise 4.186

(Solution on p. 263.)

y 5 + y 3 = 3y 2 + 2 x2 + x 4 = 7x2 2x + 9
(Solution on p. 263.)

2y + 5x 3 + 4xy = 5xy + 2y

Exercise 4.187
3x 7y = 9

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Exercise 4.188
8a + 2b = 4b 8

(Solution on p. 263.)

Exercise 4.189 Exercise 4.190

xy =0

2x5 8x2 + 9x + 4 = 12x4 + 3x3 + 4x2 + 1

(Solution on p. 263.)

Exercise 4.191
x2 25 = 0 x3 64 = 0

Exercise 4.192 Exercise 4.193

x12 y 12 = 0

(Solution on p. 263.)

Exercise 4.194 Exercise 4.195 Exercise 4.196 Exercise 4.197

The expression

(Solution on p. 263.)

x + 3x5 = x + 2x5

3x2 y 4 + 2x 8y = 14
(Solution on p. 263.)

10a2 b3 c6 d0 e4 + 27a3 b2 b4 b3 b2 c5 = 1, d = 0
4x3 9x7 is not a polynomial because

Exercise 4.198
The expression

(Solution on p. 263.)
a4 7a is not a polynomial because
If not, give an example of an algebraic

Exercise 4.199 Exercise 4.200

Is every algebraic expression a polynomial expression? expression that is not a polynomial expression.

(Solution on p. 263.)

Is every polynomial expression an algebraic expression? If not, give an example of a polynomial expression that is not an algebraic expression.

Exercise 4.201
How do we nd the degree of a term that contains more than one variable?

4.4.8 Exercises for Review

Exercise 4.202 (Solution on p. 263.) (Section 2.2) Use algebraic notation to write eleven minus three times a number is ve. Exercise 4.203 5 (Section 2.7) Simplify x4 y 2 z 3 . Exercise 4.204 (Solution on p. 263.) (Section 3.6) Find the value of z if z = xu and x = 55, u = 49,and s = 3. s Exercise 4.205 (Section 4.2) List, if any should appear, the common factors in the expression 3x4 + 6x3 18x2 . Exercise 4.206 (Solution on p. 263.) (Section 4.3) State (by writing it) the relationship being expressed by the equation y = 3x + 5.

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4.5 Combining Polynomials Using Addition and Subtraction

4.5.1 Overview

Like Terms Combining Like Terms Simplifying Expressions Containing Parentheses

4.5.2 Like Terms

Like Terms
Terms whose variable parts, including the exponents, are identical are called

like terms.

Like terms is

an appropriate name since terms with identical variable parts and dierent numerical coecients represent dierent amounts of the same quantity. As long as we are dealing with quantities of the same type we can combine them using addition and subtraction.

Simplifying an Algebraic Expression An algebraic expression can be simplied by combining like terms.

4.5.3 Sample Set A

Combine the like terms.

Example 4.72
6 houses + 4 houses = 10 houses.
6 and 4 of the same type give 10 of that type.

Example 4.73
6 houses + 4 houses + 2 motels = 10 houses + 2 motels
. 6 and 4 of the same type give 10 of that type. Thus, we have 10 of one type and 2 of another type.

Example 4.74
Suppose we let the letter give 10 of that type.

represent "house." Then,

6x + 4x = 10x

. 6 and 4 of the same type

Example 4.75
Suppose we let

represent "house" and

represent "motel." (4.1)

6x + 4x + 2y = 10x + 2y

4.5.4 Practice Set A

Like terms with the same numerical coecient represent equal amounts of the same quantity.

Exercise 4.207
Like terms with dierent numerical coecients represent

(Solution on p. 263.)
.

4.5.5 Combining Like Terms

Since like terms represent amounts of the same quantity, they may be combined, that is, like terms may be added together.

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4.5.6 Sample Set B

Simplify each of the following polynomials by combining like terms.

Example 4.76
There are

2x + 5x + 3x. 2x's, then 5 more, 2x + 5x + 3x = 10x

then 3 more. This makes a total of

10x's.

Example 4.77
From

7x + 8y 3x. 7x's, we

lose

3x's.

This makes

4x's.

The

8y 's

represent a quantity dierent from the

x's

and

therefore will not combine with them.

7x + 8y 3x = 4x + 8y 4a3 2a2 + 8a3 + a2 2a3 . 4a3 , 8a3 , and 2a3 represent quantities of the same type. 4a3 + 8a3 2a3 = 10a3 2a2 and a2 represent quantities of the same type. 2a2 + a2 = a2
Thus,

Example 4.78

4a3 2a2 + 8a3 + a2 2a3 = 10a3 a2

4.5.7 Practice Set B

Simplify each of the following expressions.

Exercise 4.208
4y + 7y

(Solution on p. 263.) (Solution on p. 263.) (Solution on p. 263.) (Solution on p. 264.) (Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.209
3x + 6x + 11x

Exercise 4.210
5a + 2b + 4a b 7b

Exercise 4.211 Exercise 4.212

10x3 4x3 + 3x2 12x3 + 5x2 + 2x + x3 + 8x

2a5 a5 + 1 4ab 9 + 9ab 2 3 a5

4.5.8 Simplifying Expressions Containing Parentheses

Simplifying Expressions Containing Parentheses
When parentheses occur in expressions, they must be removed before the expression can be simplied. Parentheses can be removed using the distributive property.

Distributive Property

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4.5.9 Sample Set C

Simplify each of the following expressions by using the distributive property and combining like terms.

Example 4.79

Example 4.80
4x + 9 x2 6x 2 + 5 4x + 9x 54x 18 + 5 50x + 9x 13
By convention, the terms in an expression are placed in descending order with the highest degree term appearing rst. Numerical terms are placed at the right end of the expression. The commutative property of addition allows us to change the order of the terms. Remove parentheses. Combine like terms.

9x2 50x 13

Example 4.81
2 + 2 [5 + 4 (1 + a)]
Eliminate the innermost set of parentheses rst.

2 + 2 [5 + 4 + 4a]
By the order of operations, simplify inside the parentheses before multiplying (by the 2).

2 + 2 [9 + 4a] 2 + 18 + 8a 20 + 8a 8a + 20

Remove this set of parentheses. Combine like terms. Write in descending order.

Example 4.82
x (x 3) + 6x (2x + 3)
Use the rule for multiplying powers with the same base.

x2 3x + 12x2 + 18x 13x + 15x

2

Combine like terms.

4.5.10 Practice Set C

Simplify each of the following expressions by using the distributive property and combining like terms.

Exercise 4.213 Exercise 4.214 Exercise 4.215

(Solution on p. 264.) (Solution on p. 264.) (Solution on p. 264.) (Solution on p. 264.) (Solution on p. 264.) (Solution on p. 264.)

4 (x + 6) + 3 2 + x + 3x2 2x2

7 x + x3 4x3 x + 1 + 4 x2 2x3 + 7

5 (a + 2) + 6a 7 + (8 + 4) (a + 3a + 2)

Exercise 4.216 Exercise 4.217 Exercise 4.218

2 [8 3 (x 3)]

x (x + 3) + 4x2 + 2x

a3 a2 + a + 5 + a a4 + 3a2 + 4 + 1

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Exercise 4.219

(Solution on p. 264.)

x2 + 3x + 7 x + 4x2 + 3 x + x2

4.5.11 Exercises
For the following problems, simplify each of the algebraic expressions.

Exercise 4.220
x + 3x

(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.221
4x + 7x

Exercise 4.222
9a + 12a

(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.223
5m 3m

Exercise 4.224
10x 7x

(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.225
7y 9y

Exercise 4.226
6k 11k

(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.227
3a + 5a + 2a

Exercise 4.228
9y + 10y + 2y

(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.229
5m 7m 2m

Exercise 4.230
h 3h 5h

(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.231
a + 8a + 3a

Exercise 4.232
7ab + 4ab

(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.233
8ax + 2ax + 6ax

Exercise 4.234
3a2 + 6a2 + 2a2

(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.235 Exercise 4.236

10y 15y

14a2 b + 4a2 b + 19a2 b

(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.237
7ab 9ab + 4ab

Exercise 4.238
210ab4 + 412ab4 + 100a4 b (Look closely at the exponents.)

(Solution on p. 264.)

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Exercise 4.239
5x2 y 0 + 3x2 y + 2x2 y + 1, y=0 (Look closely at the exponents.)
(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.240 Exercise 4.241

8w2 12w2 3w2

6xy 3xy + 7xy 18xy

Exercise 4.242 Exercise 4.243

(Solution on p. 264.)

7x3 2x2 10x + 1 5x2 3x3 12 + x

21y 15x + 40xy 6 11y + 7 12x xy

Exercise 4.244
1x + 1y 1x 1y + x y

(Solution on p. 264.)

Exercise 4.245 Exercise 4.246 Exercise 4.247 Exercise 4.248 Exercise 4.249 Exercise 4.250 Exercise 4.251

5x2 3x 7 + 2x2 x
(Solution on p. 264.)

2z 3 + 15z + 4z 3 + z 2 6z 2 + z

18x2 y 14x2 y 20x2 y

(Solution on p. 264.)

9w5 9w4 9w5 + 10w4

2x4 + 4x3 8x2 + 12x 1 7x3 1x4 6x + 2

(Solution on p. 264.)

17d3 r + 3d3 r 5d3 r + 6d2 r + d3 r 30d2 r + 3 7 + 2 a0 + 2a0 4a0 , a=0

(Solution on p. 265.)
0 0 0

Exercise 4.252
4x + 3x 5x + 7x x ,
0 0

x=0 c=0
(Solution on p. 265.)

Exercise 4.253
2a3 b2 c + 3a2 b2 c0 + 4a2 b2 a3 b2 c,

Exercise 4.254
3z 6z + 8z

Exercise 4.255
3z 2 z + 3z 3

Exercise 4.256
6x3 + 12x + 5

(Solution on p. 265.)

Exercise 4.257
3 (x + 5) + 2x

Exercise 4.258
7 (a + 2) + 4

(Solution on p. 265.)

Exercise 4.259
y + 5 (y + 6)

Exercise 4.260
2b + 6 (3 5b)

(Solution on p. 265.)

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Exercise 4.261
5a 7c + 3 (a c)

Exercise 4.262
8x 3x + 4 (2x + 5) + 3 (6x 4)

(Solution on p. 265.)

Exercise 4.263
2z + 4ab + 5z ab + 12 (1 ab z)

Exercise 4.264
(a + 5) 4 + 6a 20

(Solution on p. 265.)

Exercise 4.265
(4a + 5b 2) 3 + 3 (4a + 5b 2)

Exercise 4.266 Exercise 4.267

2 (x 6) + 5

(Solution on p. 265.)

10x + 3y 2 4 + 4 10x + 3y 2

Exercise 4.268
1 (3x + 15) + 2x 12

(Solution on p. 265.)

Exercise 4.269 Exercise 4.270 Exercise 4.271

1 2 + 9a + 4a2 + a2 11a
(Solution on p. 265.)

1 2x 6b + 6a2 b + 8b2 + 1 5x + 2b 3a2 b

After observing the following problems, can you make a conjecture about

1 (a + b)?
(Solution on p. 265.)

1 (a + b) =

Exercise 4.272
Using the result of problem 52, is it correct to write

(a + b) = a + b?

Exercise 4.273 Exercise 4.274 Exercise 4.275 Exercise 4.276 Exercise 4.277
4a a (a + 5)

3 2a + 2a2 + 8 3a + 3a2
(Solution on p. 265.)

x (x + 2) + 2 x2 + 3x 4 A (A + 7) + 4 A2 + 3a + 1
(Solution on p. 265.)

b 2b3 + 5b2 + b + 6 6b2 4b + 2

Exercise 4.278 Exercise 4.279 Exercise 4.280 Exercise 4.281

(Solution on p. 265.)

x 3x x2 7x 1

ab (a 5) 4a2 b + 2ab 2
(Solution on p. 265.)

xy (3xy + 2x 5y) 2x2 y 2 5x2 y + 4xy 2

3h [2h + 5 (h + 2)]

Exercise 4.282
2k [5k + 3 (1 + 7k)]

(Solution on p. 265.)

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Exercise 4.283
8a [2a 4ab + 9 (a 5 ab)]

Exercise 4.284 Exercise 4.285

(Solution on p. 265.)

6{m + 5n [n + 3 (n 1)] + 2n2 } 4n2 9m

5 [4 (r 2s) 3r 5s] + 12s

Exercise 4.286

(Solution on p. 265.)

8{9 b 2a + 6c (c + 4) 4c2 + 4a + b} 3b 5 [4 (6x 3) + x] 2x 25x + 4

Exercise 4.287 Exercise 4.288 Exercise 4.289

8 (3a + 2)
(Solution on p. 265.)

3xy 2 (4xy + 5y) + 2xy 3 + 6x2 y 3 + 4y 3 12xy 3

9a3 b7 a3 b5 2a2 b2 + 6 2a a2 b7 5a5 b12 + 3a4 b9 a3 b7

(Solution on p. 265.)

Exercise 4.290 Exercise 4.291

4 (2x 3y)

Exercise 4.292

(Solution on p. 265.)

4xy 2 7xy 6 5 xy 2 + 3 (xy + 1) + 1

4.5.12 Exercises for Review

Exercise 4.293 (Section 2.6) Simplify
x10 y 8 z 2 x2 y 6 3
.

Exercise 4.294 (Solution 3(49)6(3)1 (Section 3.6) Find the value of . 23 Exercise 4.295 2 5 3 (Section 3.7) Write the expression 42x yyz so that no denominator appears. 21x4 7 Exercise 4.296 (Solution (Section 4.2) How many (2a + 5) 's are there in 3x (2a + 5)? Exercise 4.297 (Section 4.4) Simplify 3 5n + 6m2 2 3n + 4m2 .

on p. 265.)

on p. 265.)

4.6 Combining Polynomials Using Multiplication 6

4.6.1 Overview

Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial Simplifying

+ (a + b)

and

(a + b)

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4.6.2 Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial

Multiplying a polynomial by a monomial is a direct application of the distributive property.

Distributive Property

Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial

add the resulting products together.

The distributive property suggests the following rule.

To multiply a polynomial by a monomial, multiply

every term of the polynomial by the monomial and then

4.6.3 Sample Set A

Example 4.83

Example 4.84

Example 4.85

Example 4.86

Example 4.87

Example 4.88 Example 4.89

10ab2 c 125a2 = 1250a3 b2 c

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4.6.4 Practice Set A

Determine the following products.

Exercise 4.298
3 (x + 8)

(Solution on p. 265.) (Solution on p. 265.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.)

Exercise 4.299
(2 + a) 4

Exercise 4.300 Exercise 4.301 Exercise 4.302 Exercise 4.303

3a2 b

a2 2b + 6 2a

8a2 b3 (2a + 7b + 3)

4x 2x5 + 6x4 8x3 x2 + 9x 11 2ab2 + 4b3

Exercise 4.304 Exercise 4.305

5mn m2 n2 + m + n0 , n = 0

6.03 2.11a3 + 8.00a2 b

4.6.5 Simplifying + (a + b) and (a + b)

+ (a + b) and (a + b)
Oftentimes, we will encounter multiplications of the form

+1 (a + b)or1 (a + b)
These terms will actually appear as

+ (a + b)

and

(a + b)

Using the distributive property, we can remove the parentheses.

The parentheses have been removed and the sign of each term has remained the same.

The parentheses have been removed and the sign of each term has been changed to its opposite. 1. To remove a set of parentheses preceded by a "+" sign, simply remove the parentheses and leave the sign of each term the same. 2. To remove a set of parentheses preceded by a   sign, remove the parentheses and change the sign of each term to its opposite sign.

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4.6.6 Sample Set B

Simplify the expressions.

Example 4.90
(6x 1).
This set of parentheses is preceded by a  + sign (implied). ses. We simply drop the parenthe-

(6x 1) = 6x 1

Example 4.91 Example 4.92

14a2 b3 6a3 b2 + ab4 = 14a2 b3 6a3 b2 + ab4

. We can drop the parentheses as long as

21a2 + 7a 18

This set of parentheses is preceded by a   sign. we change the sign of

every

term inside the parentheses to its opposite sign.

21a2 + 7a 18 = 21a2 7a + 18

Example 4.93

7y 3 2y 2 + 9y + 1 = 7y 3 + 2y 2 9y 1

4.6.7 Practice Set B

Simplify by removing the parentheses.

Exercise 4.306
(2a + 3b)

(Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.)

Exercise 4.307
a2 6a + 10

Exercise 4.308
(x + 2y)

Exercise 4.309
(5m 2n)

Exercise 4.310

3s2 7s + 9

4.6.8 Multiplying a Polynomial by a Polynomial

Since we can consider an expression enclosed within parentheses as a single quantity, we have, by the distributive property,

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For convenience we will use the commutative property of addition to write this expression so that the rst two terms contain

a and the second (a + b) (c + d) = ac + ad + bc + bd

two contain

b.

This method is commonly called the

FOIL method.

F O I L

First terms Outer terms Inner terms Last terms

(a + b) (2 + 3) = (a + b) + (a + b) + (a + b) + (a + b) + (a + b)
2 terms
Rearranging,

3 terms

=a+a+b+b+a+a+a+b+b+b = 2a + 2b + 3a + 3b
Combining like terms,

= 5a + 5b

Multiplying a Polynomial by a Polynomial To multiply two polynomials together, multiply every

polynomial.

This use of the distributive property suggests the following rule. term of one polynomial by

every

term of the other

4.6.9 Sample Set C

Perform the following multiplications and simplify.

Example 4.94

With some practice, the second and third terms can be combined mentally.

Example 4.95

Example 4.96

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Example 4.97

Example 4.98
(m 3)
2

= = = =

(m 3) (m 3) m m + m (3) 3 m 3 (3) m2 3m 3m + 9 m2 6m + 9

Example 4.99
(x + 5)
3

= = = = = = =

(x + 5) (x + 5) (x + 5) [(x + 5) (x + 5)] (x + 5) x2 + 5x + 5x + 25 (x + 5) x2 + 10x + 25 (x + 5) x2 x + x2 5 + 10x x + 10x 5 + 25 x + 25 5 x3 + 5x2 + 10x2 + 50x + 25x + 125 x3 + 15x2 + 75x + 125

Associate the rst two factors.

4.6.10 Practice Set C

Find the following products and simplify.

Exercise 4.311
(a + 1) (a + 4)

(Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.)

Exercise 4.312
(m 9) (m 2)

Exercise 4.313
(2x + 4) (x + 5)

Exercise 4.314
(x + y) (2x 3y)

Exercise 4.315
3a2 1

5a2 + a 5x3 y 2 + x2 y

Exercise 4.316
2x2 y 3 + xy 2

Exercise 4.317 Exercise 4.318

(a + 4) (a + 4)

(a + 3) a2 + 3a + 6

Exercise 4.319
(r 7) (r 7)

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Exercise 4.320
(x + 6) (y 8)
2

(Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.)

Exercise 4.321
2

4.6.11 Sample Set D

Perform the following additions and subtractions.

Example 4.100
3x + 7 + (x 3) .
We must rst remove the parentheses. They are preceded by a

+ sign, so we remove them and leave the sign of each

term the same.

3x + 7 + x 3 4x + 4

Combine like terms.

Example 4.101
5y 3 + 11 12y 3 2 .
We rst remove the parentheses. They are preceded by a "-" sign, so we remove them and change the sign of each term inside them.

5y + 11 12y + 2 7y + 13
3

Combine like terms.

Example 4.102
Add

4x2 + 2x 8

to

3x2 7x 10. 4x2 + 2x 8 + 3x2 7x 10 4x2 + 2x 8 + 3x2 7x 10 7x2 5x 18

Example 4.103
Subtract

8x2 5x + 2

from

3x2 + x 12. 3x2 + x 12 8x2 5x + 2 3x2 + x 12 8x2 + 5x 2 5x2 + 6x 14

Be very careful

not to write this problem as

3x2 + x 12 8x2 5x + 2

This form has us subtracting only the very rst term, Use parentheses. Another incorrect form is

8x2 ,

rather than the entire expression.

8x2 5x + 2 3x2 + x 12

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This form has us performing the subtraction in the wrong order.

4.6.12 Practice Set D

Perform the following additions and subtractions.

Exercise 4.322 Exercise 4.323

(Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.) (Solution on p. 266.)

to

6y 2 + 2y 1 + 5y 2 18 (9m n) (10m + 12n)

Exercise 4.324
Add

2r2 + 4r 1 4s 3

3r2 r 7.
(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.325
Subtract from

7s + 8.

4.6.13 Exercises
For the following problems, perform the multiplications and combine any like terms.

Exercise 4.326
7 (x + 6)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.327
4 (y + 3)

Exercise 4.328
6 (y + 4)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.329
8 (m + 7)

Exercise 4.330
5 (a 6)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.331
2 (x 10)

Exercise 4.332
3 (4x + 2)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.333
6 (3x + 4)

Exercise 4.334
9 (4y 3)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.335
5 (8m 6)

Exercise 4.336
9 (a + 7)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.337
3 (b + 8)

Exercise 4.338
4 (x + 2)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.339
6 (y + 7)

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Exercise 4.340
3 (a 6)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.341
9 (k 7)

Exercise 4.342
5 (2a + 1)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.343
7 (4x + 2)

Exercise 4.344
3 (10y 6)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.345
8 (4y 11)

Exercise 4.346
x (x + 6)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.347
y (y + 7)

Exercise 4.348
m (m 4)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.349
k (k 11)

Exercise 4.350
3x (x + 2)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.351
4y (y + 7)

Exercise 4.352
6a (a 5)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.353
9x (x 3)

Exercise 4.354
3x (5x + 4)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.355
4m (2m + 7)

Exercise 4.356
2b (b 1)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.357
7a (a 4)

Exercise 4.358
3x2 5x2 + 4

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.359
9y 3 3y 2 + 2

Exercise 4.360 Exercise 4.361 Exercise 4.362

5x2 (x + 2)

(Solution on p. 267.)

4a4 5a3 + 3a2 + 2a

2x4 6x3 5x2 2x + 3

(Solution on p. 267.)

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Exercise 4.363
6y 3 (y + 5)

Exercise 4.364 Exercise 4.365 Exercise 4.366

b5 x2 (2bx 11)

(Solution on p. 267.)

2x2 y 3x2 y 2 6x

8a3 b2 c 2ab3 + 3b
(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.367 Exercise 4.368 Exercise 4.369 Exercise 4.370

(a + 4) (a + 2)

4x 3x2 6x + 10
(Solution on p. 267.)

9y 3 2y 4 3y 3 + 8y 2 + y 6

a2 b3 6ab4 + 5ab3 8b2 + 7b 2

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.371
(x + 1) (x + 7)

Exercise 4.372
(y + 6) (y 3)

(Solution on p. 267.)

Exercise 4.373
(t + 8) (t 2)

Exercise 4.374
(i 3) (i + 5)

(Solution on p. 268.)

Exercise 4.375
(x y) (2x + y)

Exercise 4.376
(3a 1) (2a 6)

(Solution on p. 268.)

Exercise 4.377
(5a 2) (6a 8)

Exercise 4.378
(6y + 11) (3y + 10)

(Solution on p. 268.)

Exercise 4.379
(2t + 6) (3t + 4)

Exercise 4.380
(4 + x) (3 x)

(Solution on p. 268.)

Exercise 4.381
(6 + a) (4 + a)

Exercise 4.382 Exercise 4.383 Exercise 4.384

3x2 5

(Solution on p. 268.)

x2 + 2 (x + 1) x2 + 5 (x + 4)
(Solution on p. 268.)

2x2 + 1 5a2 b 3b

Exercise 4.385
4a2 b3 2a

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Exercise 4.386
6x3 y 4 + 6x

(Solution on p. 268.)

2x2 y 3 + 5y

Exercise 4.387
5 (x 7) (x 3)

Exercise 4.388
4 (a + 1) (a 8)

(Solution on p. 268.)

Exercise 4.389
a (a 3) (a + 5)

Exercise 4.390
x (x + 1) (x + 4)

(Solution on p. 268.)

Exercise 4.391 Exercise 4.392 Exercise 4.393 Exercise 4.394

ab2 a2 2b

x2 (x + 5) (x + 7)
(Solution on p. 268.)

y 3 (y 3) (y 2)

2a2 (a + 4) (a + 3)
(Solution on p. 268.)

5y 6 (y + 7) (y + 1) a + b4
(Solution on p. 268.)

Exercise 4.395 Exercise 4.396 Exercise 4.397

6 a2 + 5a + 3

x3 y 2 5x2 y 2 3 (2xy 1)

Exercise 4.398
8 c3 + 5c + 11

(Solution on p. 268.)

Exercise 4.399 Exercise 4.400 Exercise 4.401 Exercise 4.402 Exercise 4.403 Exercise 4.404
7a2 + 2

3a2 2a3 10a2 4a + 9

(Solution on p. 268.)

6a3 b3 4a2 b6 + 7ab8 + 2b10 + 14

(a 4) a2 + a 5
(Solution on p. 268.)

(x 7) x2 + x 3

(2x + 1) 5x3 + 6x2 + 8

(Solution on p. 268.)

3a5 4a3 a 1

Exercise 4.405 Exercise 4.406 Exercise 4.407

(x + 3) (x + 1)
2

(x + y) 2x2 + 3xy + 5y 2
(Solution on p. 268.)

(2a + b) 5a2 + 4a2 b b 4

Exercise 4.408
2

(Solution on p. 268.)

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Exercise 4.409
(x 5) (a + 2) (a 9)
2

Exercise 4.410
2

(Solution on p. 268.)

Exercise 4.411
2

Exercise 4.412
(3x 5) (8t + 7)
2

(Solution on p. 268.)

Exercise 4.413
2
For the following problems, perform the indicated operations and combine like terms.

Exercise 4.414 Exercise 4.415 Exercise 4.416 Exercise 4.417 Exercise 4.418 Exercise 4.419 Exercise 4.420 Exercise 4.421 Exercise 4.422 Exercise 4.423

(Solution on p. 268.)

3x2 + 5x 2 + 4x2 10x 5

2x3 + 4x2 + 5x 8 + x3 3x2 11x + 1

(Solution on p. 268.)

5x 12xy + 4y 2 + 7x + 7xy 2y 2 6a2 3a + 7 4a2 + 2a 8

(Solution on p. 268.)

5x2 24x 15 + x2 9x + 14

3x3 7x2 + 2 + x3 + 6
(Solution on p. 268.)

9a2 b 3ab + 12ab2 + ab2 + 2ab

6x2 12x + 4x2 3x 1 + 4x2 10x 4

(Solution on p. 268.)

5a3 2a 26 + 4a3 11a2 + 2a 7a + 8a3 + 20 2xy 15 (5xy + 4)

Exercise 4.424
Add

(Solution on p. 269.)

4x + 6

to

8x 15.
to

Exercise 4.425
Add

5y 2 5y + 1
to

9y 2 + 4y 2.
(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.426
Add

3 (x + 6)

4 (x 7).
to

Exercise 4.427
Add

2 x2 4

5 x2 + 3x 1

Exercise 4.428
Add four times

(Solution on p. 269.)

5x + 2

to three times

2x 1. 4x + 3.
(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.429
Add ve times

3x + 2 9x + 6
to

to seven times

Exercise 4.430
Add

times

times

8x 3.

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Exercise 4.431
Subtract

6x2 10x + 4 a2 16
from

from

3x2 2x + 5.
(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.432
Substract

a2 16.

4.6.14 Exercises for Review

Exercise 4.433 (Section 2.7) Simplify
15x2 y 6 5xy 2 4
.

Exercise 4.434 (Section 3.8) Express the number 198,000 using scientic notation. Exercise 4.435 (Section 4.2) How many 4a2 x3 's are there in 16a4 x5 ? Exercise 4.436 (Section 4.4) State the degree of the polynomial 4xy 3 + 3x5 y 5x3 y 3 ,
coecient of each term.

(Solution on p. 269.)

(Solution on p. 269.)
and write the numerical

Exercise 4.437 (Section 4.5) Simplify 3 (4x 5) + 2 (5x 2) (x 3).

4.7 Special Binomial Products

4.7.1 Overview

Expanding Expanding

(a + b) and (a b) (a + b) (a b)

ucts.

Three binomial products occur so frequently in algebra that we designate them as

special binomial prod-

We have seen them before (Sections Section 3.8 and Section 4.6), but we will study them again because

of their importance as time saving devices and in solving equations (which we will study in a later chapter). These special products can be shown as the

(a + b)

and as the

sum and dierence of two terms.

and

(a b)

squares of a binomial

(a + b) (a b)
There are two simple rules that allow us to easily expand (multiply out) these binomials. They are well worth memorizing, as they will save a lot of time in the future.

4.7.2 Expanding (a + b)2 and (a b)2

Squaring a Binomial
To square a binomial: 1. Square the rst term. 2. Take the product of the two terms and double it. 3. Square the last term. 4. Add the three results together.

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(a + b) = a2 + 2ab + b2 (a b) = a2 2ab + b2
2

4.7.3 Expanding (a + b) (a b)
Sum and Dierence of Two Terms
To expand the sum and dierence of two terms: 1. Square the rst term and square the second term. 2. Subtract the square of the second term from the square of the rst term.

(a + b) (a b) = a2 b2 See problems 56 See problem 58.

and 57 at the end of this section.

4.7.4 Sample Set A

Example 4.104
(x + 4)
2
Square the rst term:

x2 . 8x.
16.

The product of both terms is 4x. Double it: Square the last term: Add them together:

x2 + 8x + 16.

(x + 4) = x2 + 8x + 16
Note that

(x + 4) = x2 + 42 .

The

8x

term is missing!

Example 4.105
(a 8)
2
Square the rst term:

a2 . 8a. Double it: 16a. 64. a2 + (16a) + 64.

This will always happen since

The product of both terms is Square the last term: Add them together:

(a 8) = a2 16a + 64
Notice that the sign of the last term in this expression is  +. the last term results from a number being positive.

squared.

Any nonzero number times itself is always

(+) (+) = +
parentheses.

and

() () = +

The sign of the second term in the trinomial will always be the sign that occurs

inside

the

Example 4.106
(y 1)
2
Square the rst term:

y2 . y. Double it: 2y. + 1. y + (2y) + 1.

2

The product of both terms is Square the last term: Add them together:

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Example 4.107
(5x + 3)
2
Square the rst term:

25x2 . 30x.
9.

The product of both terms is15x. Double it: Square the last term: Add them together:

25x2 + 30x + 9.

Example 4.108
(7b 2)
2
Square the rst term:

49b2 . 14b. Double it: 28b.

4.

The product of both terms is Square the last term: Add them together:

49b2 + (28b) + 4.

Example 4.109
(x + 6) (x 6)
Square the rst term:

x2 . (36)
from

Subtract the square of the second term the square of the rst term:

x 36.

(x + 6) (x 6) = x 36

Example 4.110
(4a 12) (4a + 12)
Square the rst term:

16a2 . (144)
from

Subtract the square of the second term the square of the rst term:

16a 144.

(4a 12) (4a + 12) = 16a 144

Example 4.111
(6x + 8y) (6x 8y)
Square the rst term:

36x2 . 64y 2
from

Subtract the square of the second term the square of the rst term:

36x2 64y 2 .

(6x + 8y) (6x 8y) = 36x2 64y 2

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4.7.5 Practice Set A

Find the following products.

Exercise 4.438
(x + 5) (x + 7) (y 6)
2

(Solution on p. 269.) (Solution on p. 269.) (Solution on p. 269.) (Solution on p. 269.) (Solution on p. 269.) (Solution on p. 269.) (Solution on p. 269.) (Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.439
2

Exercise 4.440
2

Exercise 4.441
(3a + b)
2

Exercise 4.442
(9m n)
2

Exercise 4.443
(10x 2y) (12a 7b)
2

Exercise 4.444
2

Exercise 4.445
(5h 15k)
2

4.7.6 Exercises
For the following problems, nd the products.

Exercise 4.446
(x + 3) (x + 5) (x + 8) (x + 6) (y + 9) (y + 1)
2

(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.447
2

Exercise 4.448
2

(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.449
2

Exercise 4.450
2

(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.451
2

Exercise 4.452
(a 4) (a 6) (a 7)
2

(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.453
2

Exercise 4.454
2

(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.455
(b + 10) (b + 15)
2

Exercise 4.456
2

(Solution on p. 269.)

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Exercise 4.457
(a 10)
2

Exercise 4.458
(x 12) (x + 20) (y 20)
2

(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.459
2

Exercise 4.460
2

(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.461
(3x + 5) (4x + 2) (6x 2) (7x 2) (5a 6) (3a 9)
2

Exercise 4.462
2

(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.463
2

Exercise 4.464
2

(Solution on p. 269.)

Exercise 4.465
2

Exercise 4.466
2

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.467
(3w 2z) (5a 3b) (6t 7s)
2

Exercise 4.468
2

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.469
2

Exercise 4.470
(2h 8k) a+ a+ x+ x+ x y y+
1 2 2 1 2 3 2

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.471 Exercise 4.472 Exercise 4.473 Exercise 4.474 Exercise 4.475 Exercise 4.476 Exercise 4.477 Exercise 4.478
(x + 1.3)
2 2 2 3 5 2 6 2 2 3 2 2 5 3 2 4

(Solution on p. 270.)

(Solution on p. 270.)

(Solution on p. 270.)

(Solution on p. 270.)

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Exercise 4.479
(x + 5.2) (a + 0.5)
2

Exercise 4.480
2

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.481
(a + 0.08) (x 3.1) (y 7.2)
2 2

Exercise 4.482 Exercise 4.483

2

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.484
(b 0.04)
2

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.485
(f 1.006)
2

Exercise 4.486
(x + 5) (x 5)

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.487
(x + 6) (x 6)

Exercise 4.488
(x + 1) (x 1)

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.489
(t 1) (t + 1)

Exercise 4.490
(f + 9) (f 9)

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.491
(y 7) (y + 7)

Exercise 4.492
(2y + 3) (2y 3)

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.493
(5x + 6) (5x 6)

Exercise 4.494
(2a 7b) (2a + 7b)

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.495
(7x + 3t) (7x 3t)

Exercise 4.496
(5h 2k) (5h + 2k)

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.497
x+ a+ x+

Exercise 4.498 Exercise 4.499 Exercise 4.500

2b +
7 3 2 9

1 3

x a x

1 3

(Solution on p. 270.)

2 9

7 3

(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.501
Expand

6 7

2b

6 7 2
to prove it is equal to

(a + b)

a2 + 2ab + b2 .

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Exercise 4.502
Expand

(a b)

(Solution on p. 270.)
to prove it is equal to

a2 2ab + b2 . a2 b2 .
(Solution on p. 270.)

Exercise 4.503
Expand

(a + b) (a b)

to prove it is equal to

Exercise 4.504
Fill in the missing label in the equation below.

Exercise 4.505
Label the parts of the equation below.

Exercise 4.506
Label the parts of the equation below.

(Solution on p. 270.)

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4.7.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 4.507 5 (Section 2.6) Simplify x3 y 0 z 4 . Exercise 4.508 (Section 3.7) Find the value of 101 23 . Exercise 4.509 (Section 4.6) Find the product. (x + 6) (x 7). Exercise 4.510 (Section 4.6) Find the product. (5m 3) (2m + 3). Exercise 4.511 (Section 4.6) Find the product. (a + 4) a2 2a + 3
(Solution on p. 270.)

(Solution on p. 270.)

4.8 Terminology Associated with Equations 8

4.8.1 Overview

Independent and Dependent Variables The Domain of an Equation

4.8.2 Independent and Dependent Variables

Independent and Dependent Variables
In an equation, any variable whose value can be freely assigned is said to be an Any variable whose value is determined once the other values have been assigned is said to be a

variable.

independent variable. dependent

considered dependent

Two examples will help illustrate these concepts.

1. Consider the equation variable. 2. Consider the equation and

y = 2x 7.

If we are free to choose values for

the independent variable. Since the value of

depends on the value of

x, then x would be x, y would be the g

and

m = 4gk 2 .

If we are free to choose values for both

k,

then

and

would be considered independent variables. Since the value of

depends on the values chosen for

k g

k, m

would be the dependent variable.

4.8.3 The Domain of an Equation

Domain
The process of replacing letters with numbers is called numerical evaluation. The collection of numbers that can replace the independent variable in an equation and yield a meaningful result is called the to some subcollection of the real numbers. equation or to problems of computability.

domain

of

the equation. The domain of an equation may be the entire collection of real numbers or may be restricted The restrictions may be due to particular applications of the

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4.8.4 Sample Set A

Find the domain of each of the following equations.

Example 4.112
y=

2 x , where x is the independent variable. Any number except 0 can be substituted for

x and yield a meaningful result.

Hence, the domain

is the collection of all real numbers except 0.

Example 4.113
d = 55t,
where

is the independent variable and the equation relates time,

t,

and distance,

d.

It makes little sense to replace

t by a negative number,

so the domain is the collection of all real

numbers greater than or equal to 0.

Example 4.114
k=

2w w4 , where the independent variable is w . The letter w can be replaced by any real number except 4 since that will produce a division by

0. Hence, the domain is the collection of all real numbers except 4.

Example 4.115

a = 5b2 + 2b 6,

where the independent variable is

b. 5b2 + 2b 6
is computable. Hence, the

We can replace

by any real number and the expression

domain is the collection of all real numbers.

4.8.5 Practice Set A

Find the domain of each of the following equations. Assume that the independent variable is the variable that appears in the expression on the right side of the "=" sign.

Exercise 4.512
y = 5x + 10

(Solution on p. 270.) (Solution on p. 270.) (Solution on p. 271.) (Solution on p. 271.) (Solution on p. 271.) (Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.513
y= y= y= m=

Exercise 4.514 Exercise 4.515 Exercise 4.516 Exercise 4.517

s = 4 t2 , 9
where this equation relates the distance an object falls,

5 x

3+x x

9 x6

1 n+2

s,

to the time,

t,

it has had to

fall.

Exercise 4.518
g=
4h7 21

(Solution on p. 271.)

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4.8.6 Exercises
For the following problems, nd the domain of the equations. Assume that the independent variable is the variable that appears in the expression to the right of the equal sign.

Exercise 4.519
y = 4x + 7

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.520
y = 3x 5

Exercise 4.521 Exercise 4.522

y = 8x3 6 y = 11x

(Solution on p. 271.)

y = x2 + 2x 9

Exercise 4.523 Exercise 4.524

s = 7t

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.525
y= y= m= k= t= y=

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.526 Exercise 4.527 Exercise 4.528 2 Exercise 4.529 Exercise 4.530
12 x+7 5 s6 4t t1 16 h 2 x

3 x

(Solution on p. 271.)

(Solution on p. 271.)

4.8.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 4.531 (Solution on p. 271.) (Section 2.4) Name the property of real numbers that makes 4yx2 = 4x2 y a true statement. Exercise 4.532 5n+6 (Section 2.6) Simplify x x4 . Exercise 4.533 (Solution on p. 271.) (Section 3.3) Supply the missing phrase. Absolute value speaks to the question of and
not "which way."

Exercise 4.534 (Section 4.7) Find the product. (x 8)2 . Exercise 4.535 (Section 4.7) Find the product. (4x + 3) (4x 3).

(Solution on p. 271.)

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4.9 Summary of Key Concepts 9

4.9.1 Summary of Key Concepts
Algebraic Expressions (Section 4.2) An algebraic expression (often called simply an expression) is a number, a letter, or a collection of numbers
and letters along with meaningful signs of operation. (5

Terms (Section 4.2)

is not meaningful.)

terms. Distinction Between Terms and Factors (Section 4.2 ) Terms are parts of sums and are therefore separated by addition signs. Factors are parts of products and
In an algebraic expression, the quantities joined by "+" signs are are therefore separated by multiplication signs.

Common Factors (Section 4.2)

term, is called a

In an algebraic expression, a factor that appears in

common factor. Coecients (Section 4.2) The coecient of a quantity records

every

term, that is, a factor that is common to each

how many of that quantity there are. The coecient of a group of

factors is the remaining group of factors.

Distinction Between Coecients and Exponents (Section 4.2) Coecients record the number of like terms in an expression.
x+x+x=
3 terms

coecient is 3

3x

Exponents record the number of like factors in an expression

xxx=
3 factors

exponent is 3

x3

Equation (Section 4.3) An equation is a statement that two expressions are equal. Numerical Evaluation (Section 4.3) Numerical evaluation is the process of determining a value by substituting numbers for letters. Polynomials (Section 4.4)
A polynomial is an algebraic expression that does not contain variables in the denominators of fractions and in which all exponents on variable quantities are whole numbers.

monomial is a polynomial consisting of only one term. binomial is a polynomial consisting of two terms. A trinomial is a polynomial consisting of three terms. Degree of a Polynomial (Section 4.4)
A A The degree of a term containing one variable is the value of the exponent on the variable. The degree of a term containing more than one variable is the sum of the exponents on the variables. The degree of a polynomial is the degree of the term of the highest degree.

Linear Quadratic Cubic Polynomials (Section 4.4) Polynomials of the rst degree are linear polynomials. Polynomials of the second degree are quadratic polynomials. Polynomials of the third degree are cubic polynomials. Like Terms (Section 4.5) Like terms are terms in which the variable parts, including the exponents, are identical.
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Descending Order (Section 4.5)

By convention, and when possible, the terms of an expression are placed in descending order with the highest degree term appearing rst.

Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial (Section 4.6)

add the resulting products together.

5x3 2x2 + 10x 15

is in descending order.

To multiply a polynomial by a monomial, multiply every term of the polynomial by the monomial and then

7 (x 3) = 7x 7 3 = 7x 21

Simplifying + (a + b) and (a + b) (Section 4.6)

+ (a + b) = a + b (a + b) = a b

Multiplying a Polynomial by a Polynomial (Section 4.6)

To multiply polynomials together, multiply every term of one polynomial by every term of the other polynomial.

(x + 3) (x 4)

= =

x2 4x + 3x 12 x2 x 12

Special Products (Section 4.7)

(a + b) (a b)
2 2

= a2 + 2ab + b2 = a2 2ab + b2 = a2 b2

N ote :

(a + b)

2 2

= a 2 + b2 = a 2 b2

(a b)

(a + b) (a b)

Independent and Dependent Variables (Section 4.8)

In an equation, any variable whose value can be freely assigned is said to be an

Any variable whose value is determined once the other values have been assigned is said to be a

variable. Domain (Section 4.8)

independent variable. dependent

The collection of numbers that can be used as replacements for the independent variable in an expression or equation and yield a meaningful result is called the

domain of the expression or equation.

4.10 Exercise Supplement 10

4.10.1 Exercise Supplement
4.10.1.1 Algebraic Expressions (Section 4.2)
For the following problems, write the number of terms that appear, then write the terms.

Exercise 4.536
4x2 + 7x + 12 14y 6

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.537 Exercise 4.538

c+8
(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.539
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List, if any should appear, the common factors for the following problems.

Exercise 4.540
a2 + 4a2 + 6a2 9y 4 18y 4

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.541 Exercise 4.542

12x2 y 3 + 36y 3
(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.543
6 (a + 4) + 12 (a + 4)

Exercise 4.544
4 (a + 2b) + 6 (a + 2b)

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.545 Exercise 4.546

6a2 b3 c + 5x2 y

17x2 y (z + 4) + 51y (z + 4)
(Solution on p. 271.)

For the following problems, answer the question of how many.

Exercise 4.547
x's in 9x?

Exercise 4.548
(a + b) 's in 12 (a + b)?

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.549
a4 's in 6a4 ?

Exercise 4.550
c3 's in 2a2 bc3 ?
2

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.551
(2x + 3y)
's in 5 (x given group of factors.

+ 2y) (2x + 3y) ?

For the following problems, a term will be given followed by a group of its factors. List the coecient of the

Exercise 4.552
8z, z

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.553
16a3 b2 c4 , c4

Exercise 4.554
7y (y + 3) , 7y

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.555
(5) a5 b5 c5 , bc

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4.10.1.2 Equations (Section 4.3)

For the following problems, observe the equations and write the relationship being expressed.

Exercise 4.556
a = 3b

(Solution on p. 271.)

Exercise 4.557
r = 4t + 11

Exercise 4.558 Exercise 4.559 Exercise 4.560

P 2 = ka3
Use numerical evaluation to evaluate the equations for the following problems.

(Solution on p. 272.)

1 f = 2 m2 + 6g

x = 5y 3 + 2y + 6
(Solution on p. 272.)

Exercise 4.561
C = 2r.
Find C if is approximated by

3.14 and r = 6.

Exercise 4.562
I=
E R.
Find I if E

(Solution on p. 272.)

= 20 and R = 2. = 1000, r = 0.06,

and t

Exercise 4.563
I = prt. E = mc . z=
xu s . 2
Find I if p

= 3.
(Solution on p. 272.)

Exercise 4.564
Find E if m

= 120 and c = 186, 000.

and

Exercise 4.565
Find z if x

= 42, u = 30,

s = 12.

Exercise 4.566
R=
24C P (n+1) .
Find R if C

(Solution on p. 272.)

= 35, P = 300,

and

n = 19.

4.10.1.3 Classication of Expressions and Equations (Section 4.4)

For the following problems, classify each of the polynomials as a monomial, binomial, or trinomial. State the degree of each polynomial and write the numerical coecient of each term.

Exercise 4.567
2a + 9

Exercise 4.568
4y 3 + 3y + 1 10a4 147

(Solution on p. 272.)

Exercise 4.569 Exercise 4.570 Exercise 4.571

4xy + 2yz 2 + 6x
(Solution on p. 272.)

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Exercise 4.572 Exercise 4.573

2xy 3 ,
0

(Solution on p. 272.)

9ab2 c2 + 10a3 b2 c5 xy 3 = 0
(Solution on p. 272.)
4x 3x7 not a polynomial?

Exercise 4.574
Why is the expression

Exercise 4.575
Why is the expression applies, use it.

5a3/4

not a polynomial?

For the following problems, classify each of the equations by degree. If the term linear, quadratic, or cubic

Exercise 4.576
3y + 2x = 1

(Solution on p. 272.)

Exercise 4.577 Exercise 4.578

4a2 5a + 8 = 0
(Solution on p. 272.)

y x z + 4w = 21

Exercise 4.579 Exercise 4.580

6x
3 0 2

5x2 + 2x2 3x + 1 = 19
(Solution on p. 272.)

+ 5x = 7

4.10.1.4 Combining Polynomials Using Addition and Subtraction (Section 4.5) - Special Binomial Products (Section 4.7)
Simplify the algebraic expressions for the following problems.

Exercise 4.581 Exercise 4.582 Exercise 4.583

4a2 b + 8a2 b a2 b
(Solution on p. 272.)

21x2 y 3 + 3xy + x2 y 3 + 6

7 (x + 1) + 2x 6

Exercise 4.584 Exercise 4.585 Exercise 4.586 Exercise 4.587 Exercise 4.588 Exercise 4.589 Exercise 4.590

(Solution on p. 272.)

2 3y 2 + 4y + 4 + 5y 2 + 3 (10y + 2)

5 3x + 7 2x2 + 3x + 2 + 5 10x2 + 4 3x2 + x

(Solution on p. 272.)

8{3 4y 3 + y + 2 + 6 y 3 + 2y 2 } 24y 3 10y 2 3 4a2 bc3 + 5abc3 + 9abc3 + 7a2 bc2

(Solution on p. 272.)

x (2x + 5) + 3x2 3x + 3

4k 3k 2 + 2k + 6 + k 5k 2 + k + 16
(Solution on p. 272.)

2{5 6 b + 2a + c2 }

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Exercise 4.591 Exercise 4.592 Exercise 4.593

9x2 y (3xy + 4x) 7x3 y 2 30x3 y + 5y x3 y + 2x

(Solution on p. 272.)

3m 5 + 2m m + 6m2

+ m m2 + 4m + 1

2r [4 (r + 5) 2r 10] + 6r (r + 2)

Exercise 4.594 Exercise 4.595 Exercise 4.596

6a4 a2 + 5

(Solution on p. 272.)

abc (3abc + c + b) + 6a 2bc + bc2

s10 2s5 + 3s4 + 4s3 + 5s2 + 2s + 2 s15 + 2s14 + 3s s12 + 4s11 s10
(Solution on p. 272.)

Exercise 4.597 Exercise 4.598 Exercise 4.599 Exercise 4.600

(x + 2) (x + 3)

2x2 y 4 3x2 y + 4xy + 3y

(Solution on p. 272.)

5m6 2m7 + 3m4 + m2 + m + 1

a3 b3 c4 4a + 2b + 3c + ab + ac + bc2
(Solution on p. 272.)

Exercise 4.601
(y + 4) (y + 5)

Exercise 4.602
(a + 1) (a + 3)

(Solution on p. 272.)

Exercise 4.603
(3x + 4) (2x + 6)

Exercise 4.604
4xy 10xy

(Solution on p. 272.)

Exercise 4.605 Exercise 4.606

7x4 15x4

5ab2 3 2ab2 + 4
(Solution on p. 272.)

Exercise 4.607
4 (x 8)

5x2 + 2x 3 7x2 3x 4 2x2 11

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.608 Exercise 4.609

7x x2 x + 3

Exercise 4.610
3a (5a 6)

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.611 Exercise 4.612 Exercise 4.613

[ (4)]

4x2 y 2 (2x 3y 5) 16x3 y 2 3x2 y 3

(Solution on p. 273.)

5y y 2 3y 6 2y 3y 2 + 7 + (2) (5)

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Exercise 4.614
[ ({ [ (5)]})]

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.615 Exercise 4.616 Exercise 4.617 Exercise 4.618

x2 + 3x 4 4x2 5x 9 + 2x2 6
(Solution on p. 273.)

4a2 b 3b2 5b2 8q 2 b 10a2 b b2

2x2 x 3x2 4x 5
(Solution on p. 273.)

3 (a 1) 4 (a + 6)

Exercise 4.619
6 (a + 2) 7 (a 4) + 6 (a 1)

Exercise 4.620
Add

(Solution on p. 273.)

3x + 4

to

5x 8.
to

Exercise 4.621
Add

4 x2 2x 3

6 x2 5

Exercise 4.622
Subtract 3 times

(Solution on p. 273.)

(2x 1)

from 8 times

(x 4).

Exercise 4.623
(x + 4) (x 6)

Exercise 4.624
(x 3) (x 8)

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.625
(2a 5) (5a 1)

Exercise 4.626
(8b + 2c) (2b c)

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.627
(a 3)
2

Exercise 4.628
(3 a)
2

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.629
(x y)
2

Exercise 4.630
(6x 4)
2

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.631
(3a 5b) (x y)
2

Exercise 4.632
2

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.633
(k + 6) (k 6)

Exercise 4.634
(m + 1) (m 1)

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.635
(a 2) (a + 2)

Exercise 4.636
(3c + 10) (3c 10)

(Solution on p. 273.)

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Exercise 4.637
(4a + 3b) (4a 3b)

Exercise 4.638
(5 + 2b) (5 2b)

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.639
(2y + 5) (4y + 5)

Exercise 4.640
(y + 3a) (2y + a)

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.641
(6 + a) (6 3a)

Exercise 4.642
x2 + 2

(Solution on p. 273.)

x2 3

Exercise 4.643
6 (a 3) (a + 8)

Exercise 4.644
8 (2y 4) (3y + 8)

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.645
x (x 7) (x + 4)

Exercise 4.646 Exercise 4.647 Exercise 4.648

3p p2 + 5p + 4
2

(Solution on p. 273.)

m2 n (m + n) (m + 2n)

(b + 2) b2 2b + 3
(Solution on p. 273.)

p2 + 2p + 7

Exercise 4.649
(a + 6)

Exercise 4.650
(x 2)
2

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.651
(2x 3) x +y
2 2

Exercise 4.652
2

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.653
(2m 5n)
2 3 2

Exercise 4.654
3x y 4x y (a 2)
4 4

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.655

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Find the domain of the equations for the following problems.

Exercise 4.656
y = 8x + 7

(Solution on p. 273.)

Exercise 4.657 Exercise 4.658

y= m= z=
4 x2

y = 5x2 2x + 6
(Solution on p. 274.)

Exercise 4.659 Exercise 4.660

4x+5 y+10 2x h

(Solution on p. 274.)

4.11 Prociency Exam

4.11.1 Prociency Exam
Exercise 4.661 (Section 4.2) In
them.

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(Solution on p. 274.)
the expression below, specify the number of terms that are present, then list

3a (a + 1) (a + 2) (a 3)

20x3 y 2 + 15x3 y 2 z 2 + 10x3 z 2

Exercise 4.662 (Section 4.2) List, if there are any, the common factors of

(Solution on p. 274.)

Exercise 4.663 (Section 4.2) How many y 2 (b + 2) 's in 8xy 2 (b + 2) (b 6)? Exercise 4.664 (Section 4.2) Write the coecient of x3 in 8x3 y 3 z . Exercise 4.665 (Section 4.3) Find the value of P 2 if k = 4 and a = 3.
P 2 = ka3

(Solution on p. 274.) (Solution on p. 274.) (Solution on p. 274.)

Exercise 4.666 (Section 4.4) Classify

(Solution on p. 274.)
the polynomial given below as a monomial, binomial, trinomial, or none

of these. Specify the degree of the polynomial and write the numerical coecient of each term.

3x3 y + 4xy 4 + 8x2 y 2 z 0 w,

z=0
(Solution on p. 274.) (Solution on p. 274.) (Solution on p. 274.) (Solution on p. 274.)

Simplify the algebraic expressions for the following problems.

Exercise 4.667 (Section 4.5) 4x2 + 3x + 2x + 11x2 3 Exercise 4.668 (Section 4.5) 3a [2 (a + 1) + 4] 18a Exercise 4.669 (Section 4.6) (x + 2) (x + 4) Exercise 4.670 (Section 4.6) (3a 7) (2a + 10)
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Exercise 4.671 (Solution (Section 4.7) (y + 3)2 Exercise 4.672 (Solution (Section 4.7) (6a + 7y)2 Exercise 4.673 (Solution (Section 4.7) (4x 9y)2 Exercise 4.674 (Solution (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) 3x2 (2x + 5) (3x + 1) Exercise 4.675 (Solution (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) (3a b) (4a 3b) Exercise 4.676 (Solution (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) 6y 2 2y + 3y 2 4 Exercise 4.677 (Solution 2 (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) 4b3 b2 1 Exercise 4.678 (Solution 2 (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) 2a3 + 3b2 Exercise 4.679 (Solution (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) 6a (a 2) 2a2 + a 11 Exercise 4.680 (Solution (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) (5h + 2k) (5h 2k) Exercise 4.681 (Solution (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) Subtract 4a2 10 from 2a2 + 6a + 1. Exercise 4.682 (Solution (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) Add three times 6x 1 to two times 4x + 5. Exercise 4.683 (Solution (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) Evaluate 6k2 + 2k 7 if k = 1. Exercise 4.684 (Solution (Section 4.5-Section 4.7) Evaluate 2m(m 3)2 if m = 4. Exercise 4.685 (Solution (Section 4.8) What is the domain of y = 3x7 ? x+3

on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 274.) on p. 275.) on p. 275.)

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 4

Solution to Exercise 4.1 (p. 199) Solution to Exercise 4.2 (p. 199) Solution to Exercise 4.3 (p. 199) Solution to Exercise 4.4 (p. 199) Solution to Exercise 4.5 (p. 200) Solution to Exercise 4.6 (p. 200) Solution to Exercise 4.7 (p. 201) Solution to Exercise 4.8 (p. 201) Solution to Exercise 4.9 (p. 201) Solution to Exercise 4.10 (p. 201) Solution to Exercise 4.11 (p. 201) Solution to Exercise 4.12 (p. 201) Solution to Exercise 4.13 (p. 202) Solution to Exercise 4.14 (p. 203) Solution to Exercise 4.15 (p. 203) Solution to Exercise 4.16 (p. 203) Solution to Exercise 4.17 (p. 203)
An algebraic expression is a number, a letter, or a collection of numbers and letters along with meaningful signs of operation. (a) 10 (b) (a) 3 (b) (a) 6 (b) how many of that quantity there are no common factor 10 and 1 or 5 and 2; 2, 8, addition, multiplication

4x2 , 8x, 7

2xy, 6x2 , (x y)

5x2 , 3x, 3xy 7 , (x y) x3 6 x, x; 5, x;

6 and 1 or 3 and 2

b + 6, b 18, b 18

x2

4x2

2 (a + 1)

3a (a 8)

14c (2c + 5)

x3

3x

(c)

(d)

3 (y 1)
(d)

(e)

x (y 1)

(f ) 3

10a

(c)

10b4

ab4

(e)

Solution to Exercise 4.19 (p. 203)

x

Solution to Exercise 4.21 (p. 203)

two

is an expression because it is a letter (see the denition).

Solution to Exercise 4.23 (p. 203)

three one one one

: 6x, 10

Solution to Exercise 4.25 (p. 203) Solution to Exercise 4.27 (p. 204) Solution to Exercise 4.29 (p. 204) Solution to Exercise 4.31 (p. 204)
two

: 5x2 , 6x, 2

: 5cz : 61

: 4y 3

: a, 1

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Solution to Exercise 4.33 (p. 204) Solution to Exercise 4.35 (p. 204) Solution to Exercise 4.37 (p. 204)
x2
two three

: 2x, x, 7

: (a + b) , (a 1)

Solution to Exercise 4.39 (p. 204) Solution to Exercise 4.41 (p. 204) Solution to Exercise 4.43 (p. 204) Solution to Exercise 4.45 (p. 204) Solution to Exercise 4.47 (p. 204)
no commom factors

9b2

(a + b)

2ab2 c2

(a 3)

Solution to Exercise 4.49 (p. 204)

(a + 7)
9 32

Solution to Exercise 4.51 (p. 205) Solution to Exercise 4.53 (p. 205)
12 6

Solution to Exercise 4.55 (p. 205) Solution to Exercise 4.57 (p. 205)
10 8

Solution to Exercise 4.59 (p. 205) Solution to Exercise 4.61 (p. 205)
xy 5 5x

Solution to Exercise 4.63 (p. 205) Solution to Exercise 4.65 (p. 205)
x2 (x 7)
7

Solution to Exercise 4.67 (p. 205) Solution to Exercise 4.69 (p. 205)
a

Solution to Exercise 4.71 (p. 206)

6x2 b2 3ab2

Solution to Exercise 4.73 (p. 206) Solution to Exercise 4.75 (p. 206)
(4) a5 b

Solution to Exercise 4.77 (p. 206) Solution to Exercise 4.79 (p. 206)
50 16x16 (x 1)
12

Solution to Exercise 4.81 (p. 206)

1.52 105

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Solution to Exercise 4.82 (p. 209) Solution to Exercise 4.83 (p. 209) Solution to Exercise 4.84 (p. 209) Solution to Exercise 4.85 (p. 209) Solution to Exercise 4.86 (p. 209) Solution to Exercise 4.87 (p. 209)
The value of x is equal to six times the value of y . 13 50 40 192

29

Solution to Exercise 4.89 (p. 209)

e is equal to 9 less then the value of g .

Solution to Exercise 4.91 (p. 210)

The value of three times t is equal to six times s.

Solution to Exercise 4.93 (p. 210) Solution to Exercise 4.95 (p. 210)
The value of f is equal to 55 more then

The value of r is equal to two ninth times the value of s.

Solution to Exercise 4.97 (p. 210)

2

97 100 times the value of k . 8

The value of q is equal to nine times the value of x plus two times the value of y .

Solution to Exercise 4.99 (p. 210)

31.4

Solution to Exercise 4.101 (p. 210)

3

Solution to Exercise 4.103 (p. 210)

360 48 8

Solution to Exercise 4.105 (p. 210) Solution to Exercise 4.107 (p. 211) Solution to Exercise 4.109 (p. 211) Solution to Exercise 4.111 (p. 211)
448 42

5 18

Solution to Exercise 4.113 (p. 211)

205.44
396 150

Solution to Exercise 4.115 (p. 211) Solution to Exercise 4.117 (p. 211) Solution to Exercise 4.119 (p. 211)
588.49

Solution to Exercise 4.121 (p. 212)

238, 328 18.4191
650

Solution to Exercise 4.123 (p. 212) Solution to Exercise 4.125 (p. 212)

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Solution to Exercise 4.127 (p. 212)

379.94 2, 043

Solution to Exercise 4.129 (p. 212) Solution to Exercise 4.131 (p. 212) Solution to Exercise 4.133 (p. 213)
6 units

1.7298 1011

Solution to Exercise 4.135 (p. 213)

99.33 tons

Solution to Exercise 4.137 (p. 214)

195.46474 feet 8

Solution to Exercise 4.139 (p. 214) Solution to Exercise 4.141 (p. 214)
2; 5 (a + b) , 2x2
rst, or linear quadratic cubic

Solution to Exercise 4.143 (p. 217) Solution to Exercise 4.144 (p. 217) Solution to Exercise 4.145 (p. 217) Solution to Exercise 4.146 (p. 217) Solution to Exercise 4.147 (p. 218) Solution to Exercise 4.148 (p. 218) Solution to Exercise 4.149 (p. 218) Solution to Exercise 4.150 (p. 218) Solution to Exercise 4.151 (p. 218) Solution to Exercise 4.152 (p. 218)
binomial; rst (linear); eighth degree linear quadratic quadratic linear linear

5, 7 4, 9

Solution to Exercise 4.154 (p. 218)

binomial; second (quadratic);

Solution to Exercise 4.156 (p. 218)

binomial; fourth;

1, 1 5 5 , 2, 3 41 , 22, 1

Solution to Exercise 4.158 (p. 218)

monomial; rst (linear);

Solution to Exercise 4.160 (p. 218)

trinomial; third (cubic);

Solution to Exercise 4.162 (p. 218)

trinomial; third (cubic);

Solution to Exercise 4.164 (p. 218)

monomial; sixth;

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Solution to Exercise 4.166 (p. 218)

monomial; rst (linear);

9 3, 6, 11

Solution to Exercise 4.168 (p. 219)

trinomial; second (quadratic);

Solution to Exercise 4.170 (p. 219)

binomial; ninth;

1, 9 6, 3 5 4

Solution to Exercise 4.172 (p. 219)

binomial; eighth;

Solution to Exercise 4.174 (p. 219)

monomial; zero;

Solution to Exercise 4.176 (p. 219)

monomial; ninth;

Solution to Exercise 4.178 (p. 219)

linear

Solution to Exercise 4.180 (p. 219)

quadratic linear cubic

Solution to Exercise 4.182 (p. 219) Solution to Exercise 4.184 (p. 219) Solution to Exercise 4.186 (p. 219)
quadratic linear linear cubic

Solution to Exercise 4.188 (p. 220) Solution to Exercise 4.190 (p. 220) Solution to Exercise 4.192 (p. 220) Solution to Exercise 4.194 (p. 220)
fth degree

Solution to Exercise 4.196 (p. 220)

19th degree

Solution to Exercise 4.198 (p. 220)

. . . there is a variable in the denominator

Solution to Exercise 4.200 (p. 220)

yes

Solution to Exercise 4.202 (p. 220)

11 3x = 5 z=2

Solution to Exercise 4.204 (p. 220) Solution to Exercise 4.206 (p. 220)
The value of y is 5 more then three times the value of x.

Solution to Exercise 4.207 (p. 221) Solution to Exercise 4.208 (p. 222) Solution to Exercise 4.209 (p. 222)
20x 11y
dierent amounts of the same quantity

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Solution to Exercise 4.210 (p. 222) Solution to Exercise 4.211 (p. 222) Solution to Exercise 4.212 (p. 222) Solution to Exercise 4.213 (p. 223) Solution to Exercise 4.214 (p. 223) Solution to Exercise 4.215 (p. 223) Solution to Exercise 4.216 (p. 223) Solution to Exercise 4.217 (p. 223) Solution to Exercise 4.218 (p. 223) Solution to Exercise 4.219 (p. 224) Solution to Exercise 4.220 (p. 224)
4x 50x2 + 31x 6x + 34 2a5 + a4 + 8a3 + 4a + 1 5x2 + 5x 59a + 27 5x3 + 4x2 + 6x + 29 7x2 + 7x + 30 5ab 13 5x3 + 8x2 + 10x 9a 6b

Solution to Exercise 4.222 (p. 224)

21a 3x

Solution to Exercise 4.224 (p. 224) Solution to Exercise 4.226 (p. 224) Solution to Exercise 4.228 (p. 224)
21y 5k

Solution to Exercise 4.230 (p. 224)

7h

Solution to Exercise 4.232 (p. 224)

11ab 11a2 5y

Solution to Exercise 4.234 (p. 224) Solution to Exercise 4.236 (p. 224)

Solution to Exercise 4.238 (p. 224) Solution to Exercise 4.240 (p. 225) Solution to Exercise 4.242 (p. 225)
4x3 7x2 9x 11 xy 7w2 622ab4 + 100a4 b

Solution to Exercise 4.244 (p. 225) Solution to Exercise 4.246 (p. 225)
2z 3 5z 2 + 16z 18w5 + w4

Solution to Exercise 4.248 (p. 225)

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Solution to Exercise 4.250 (p. 225)

16d3 r 24d2 r 2
8

Solution to Exercise 4.252 (p. 225) Solution to Exercise 4.254 (p. 225)
5z

Solution to Exercise 4.256 (p. 225)

6x3 + 12x + 5 7a + 18

Solution to Exercise 4.258 (p. 225) Solution to Exercise 4.260 (p. 225)
28b + 18 31x + 8

Solution to Exercise 4.262 (p. 226) Solution to Exercise 4.264 (p. 226)
10a

Solution to Exercise 4.266 (p. 226)

80x + 24y 2 5x + 3

Solution to Exercise 4.268 (p. 226) Solution to Exercise 4.270 (p. 226) Solution to Exercise 4.272 (p. 226)
yes

3a2 b + 8b2 4b + 7x

Solution to Exercise 4.274 (p. 226) Solution to Exercise 4.276 (p. 226) Solution to Exercise 4.278 (p. 226) Solution to Exercise 4.280 (p. 226)
x2 y 2 3x2 y xy 2 52k 2 + 6k 3x3 + 21x2 + 4x 2b4 + 5b3 5b2 + 2b + 2 3x2 + 8x 8

Solution to Exercise 4.282 (p. 226) Solution to Exercise 4.284 (p. 227)
128n2 90n 3m

Solution to Exercise 4.286 (p. 227)

144c2 112a + 77b + 1728c 18x2 y 3 + 5xy 3 + 4y 3

Solution to Exercise 4.288 (p. 227) Solution to Exercise 4.290 (p. 227)
24a 16

Solution to Exercise 4.292 (p. 227)

24x2 y 4 16x2 y 3 + 104xy 2

Solution to Exercise 4.294 (p. 227)

4

Solution to Exercise 4.296 (p. 227)

3x

Solution to Exercise 4.298 (p. 229)

3x + 24

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Solution to Exercise 4.299 (p. 229) Solution to Exercise 4.300 (p. 229) Solution to Exercise 4.301 (p. 229) Solution to Exercise 4.302 (p. 229) Solution to Exercise 4.303 (p. 229) Solution to Exercise 4.304 (p. 229) Solution to Exercise 4.305 (p. 229) Solution to Exercise 4.306 (p. 230) Solution to Exercise 4.307 (p. 230) Solution to Exercise 4.308 (p. 230) Solution to Exercise 4.309 (p. 230) Solution to Exercise 4.310 (p. 230) Solution to Exercise 4.311 (p. 232) Solution to Exercise 4.312 (p. 232) Solution to Exercise 4.313 (p. 232) Solution to Exercise 4.314 (p. 232) Solution to Exercise 4.315 (p. 232) Solution to Exercise 4.316 (p. 232) Solution to Exercise 4.317 (p. 232) Solution to Exercise 4.318 (p. 232) Solution to Exercise 4.319 (p. 232) Solution to Exercise 4.320 (p. 233) Solution to Exercise 4.321 (p. 233) Solution to Exercise 4.322 (p. 234) Solution to Exercise 4.323 (p. 234)
m 13n 11y 2 + 2y 19 y 2 16y + 64 x2 + 12x + 36 r2 14r + 49 a2 + 8a + 16 a3 + 6a2 + 15a + 18 10x5 y 5 + 7x4 y 4 + x3 y 3 15a4 + 3a3 5a2 a 2x2 xy 3y 2 2x2 + 14x + 20 m2 11m + 18 a2 + 5a + 4 3s2 + 7s 9 5m + 2n x 2y a2 6a + 10 2a + 3b 12.7233a3 + 48.24a2 b 5m3 n3 + 5m2 n + 5mn 6a3 b3 + 12a2 b4 8x6 + 24x5 32x4 4x3 + 36x2 44x 16a3 b3 + 56a2 b4 + 24a2 b3 2a3 4ab + 12a 4a + 8

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Solution to Exercise 4.324 (p. 234) Solution to Exercise 4.325 (p. 234) Solution to Exercise 4.326 (p. 234)
7x + 42 6y + 24 3s + 11 5r2 + 3r 8

Solution to Exercise 4.328 (p. 234) Solution to Exercise 4.330 (p. 234) Solution to Exercise 4.332 (p. 234) Solution to Exercise 4.334 (p. 234)
36y 27 12x + 6 5a 30

Solution to Exercise 4.336 (p. 234)

9a 63 4x 8

Solution to Exercise 4.338 (p. 234) Solution to Exercise 4.340 (p. 235)
3a + 18

Solution to Exercise 4.342 (p. 235)

10a 5

Solution to Exercise 4.344 (p. 235)

30y + 18 x2 + 6x

Solution to Exercise 4.346 (p. 235) Solution to Exercise 4.348 (p. 235)
m2 4m 3x2 + 6x

Solution to Exercise 4.350 (p. 235) Solution to Exercise 4.352 (p. 235)
6a2 30a

Solution to Exercise 4.354 (p. 235)

15x2 + 12x 2b2 2b

Solution to Exercise 4.356 (p. 235) Solution to Exercise 4.358 (p. 235)
15x4 + 12x2

Solution to Exercise 4.360 (p. 235)

20a7 + 12a6 + 8a5

Solution to Exercise 4.362 (p. 235) Solution to Exercise 4.364 (p. 236)
6x4 y 3 12x3 y 5x3 10x2

Solution to Exercise 4.366 (p. 236)

2b6 x3 11b5 x2

Solution to Exercise 4.368 (p. 236) Solution to Exercise 4.370 (p. 236)
a2 + 6a + 8 18y 7 27y 6 + 72y 5 + 9y 4 54y 3

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Solution to Exercise 4.372 (p. 236)

y 2 + 3y 18 i2 + 2i 15

Solution to Exercise 4.374 (p. 236) Solution to Exercise 4.376 (p. 236)
6a2 20a + 6

Solution to Exercise 4.378 (p. 236)

18y 2 + 93y + 110 x2 x + 12

Solution to Exercise 4.380 (p. 236) Solution to Exercise 4.382 (p. 236)
x3 + x2 + 2x + 2 6x4 7x2 5

Solution to Exercise 4.384 (p. 236)

Solution to Exercise 4.386 (p. 237)

12x5 y 7 + 30x3 y 5 + 12x3 y 3 + 30xy 4a2 28a 32 x3 + 5x2 + 4x

Solution to Exercise 4.388 (p. 237) Solution to Exercise 4.390 (p. 237) Solution to Exercise 4.392 (p. 237)
y 5 5y 4 + 6y 3

Solution to Exercise 4.394 (p. 237)

5y 8 + 40y 7 + 35y 6

Solution to Exercise 4.396 (p. 237) Solution to Exercise 4.398 (p. 237)
8c3 + 40c + 88 10x6 y 5 5x5 y 4 6x4 y 3 + 3x3 y 2

Solution to Exercise 4.400 (p. 237)

24a5 b9 + 42a4 b11 + 12a3 b13 + 18a3 b3 x3 6x2 10x + 21

Solution to Exercise 4.402 (p. 237) Solution to Exercise 4.404 (p. 237) Solution to Exercise 4.406 (p. 237) Solution to Exercise 4.408 (p. 237)
x2 + 2x + 1 a2 + 4a + 4 21a7 22a5 15a3 7a2 2a 2 10a3 + 8a3 b + 4a2 b2 + 5a2 b b2 8a 4b 2ab

Solution to Exercise 4.410 (p. 238) Solution to Exercise 4.412 (p. 238)
9x2 + 30x 25 7x2 5x 7

Solution to Exercise 4.414 (p. 238) Solution to Exercise 4.416 (p. 238) Solution to Exercise 4.418 (p. 238)
6x2 33x 1 2y 2 5xy 12x

Solution to Exercise 4.420 (p. 238)

9a2 b + 13ab2 ab

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Solution to Exercise 4.422 (p. 238) Solution to Exercise 4.424 (p. 238)
12x 9 17a3 11a2 7a 6

Solution to Exercise 4.426 (p. 238)

7x 10 26x + 5

Solution to Exercise 4.428 (p. 238) Solution to Exercise 4.430 (p. 238)
20x 18
0

Solution to Exercise 4.432 (p. 239) Solution to Exercise 4.434 (p. 239)
1.98 105

Solution to Exercise 4.436 (p. 239) Solution to Exercise 4.438 (p. 242) Solution to Exercise 4.439 (p. 242) Solution to Exercise 4.440 (p. 242) Solution to Exercise 4.441 (p. 242) Solution to Exercise 4.442 (p. 242) Solution to Exercise 4.443 (p. 242) Solution to Exercise 4.444 (p. 242) Solution to Exercise 4.445 (p. 242) Solution to Exercise 4.446 (p. 242) Solution to Exercise 4.448 (p. 242)
x2 + 16x + 64 y 2 + 18y + 81 a2 8a + 16 x2 + 6x + 9 25h2 150hk + 225k 2 144a2 168ab + 49b2 100x2 40xy + 4y 2 81m2 18mn + n2 9a2 + 6ab + b2 y 2 12y + 36 x2 + 14x + 49 x2 + 10x + 25
degree is 6;

4, 3, 5

Solution to Exercise 4.450 (p. 242) Solution to Exercise 4.452 (p. 242)

Solution to Exercise 4.454 (p. 242)

a2 14a + 49

Solution to Exercise 4.456 (p. 242)

b2 + 30b + 225

Solution to Exercise 4.458 (p. 243)

x2 24x + 144 y 2 40y + 400

Solution to Exercise 4.460 (p. 243) Solution to Exercise 4.462 (p. 243)
16x2 + 16x + 4

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Solution to Exercise 4.464 (p. 243)

49x2 28x + 4 9a2 54a + 81

Solution to Exercise 4.466 (p. 243) Solution to Exercise 4.468 (p. 243)
25a2 30ab + 9b2

Solution to Exercise 4.470 (p. 243)

4h2 32hk + 64k 2
2 a2 + 3 a + 1 9

Solution to Exercise 4.472 (p. 243)

4 25

Solution to Exercise 4.474 (p. 243)

4 x2 + 5 x + 5 y2 3 y +

Solution to Exercise 4.476 (p. 243) Solution to Exercise 4.478 (p. 243)
x2 + 2.6x + 1.69 a2 + a + 0.25
25 36

Solution to Exercise 4.480 (p. 244) Solution to Exercise 4.482 (p. 244)
x2 6.2x + 9.61

Solution to Exercise 4.484 (p. 244) Solution to Exercise 4.486 (p. 244)
x2 25 x2 1 b2 0.08b + 0.0016

Solution to Exercise 4.488 (p. 244) Solution to Exercise 4.490 (p. 244)
f 2 81 4y 2 9

Solution to Exercise 4.492 (p. 244) Solution to Exercise 4.494 (p. 244) Solution to Exercise 4.496 (p. 244)
25h2 4k 2 a2
4 81

4a2 49b2

Solution to Exercise 4.498 (p. 244) Solution to Exercise 4.500 (p. 244)
4b2
36 49

Solution to Exercise 4.502 (p. 245) Solution to Exercise 4.504 (p. 245)
rst term squared

(a b) (a b) = a2 ab ab + b2 = a2 2ab + b2

Solution to Exercise 4.506 (p. 245)

(a) Square the rst term. (b) Square the second term and subtract it from the rst term.

Solution to Exercise 4.508 (p. 246) Solution to Exercise 4.510 (p. 246)
10m2 + 9m 9
1 80

Solution to Exercise 4.512 (p. 247)

all real numbers

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Solution to Exercise 4.513 (p. 247) Solution to Exercise 4.514 (p. 247) Solution to Exercise 4.515 (p. 247) Solution to Exercise 4.516 (p. 247) Solution to Exercise 4.517 (p. 247) Solution to Exercise 4.518 (p. 247) Solution to Exercise 4.519 (p. 248) Solution to Exercise 4.521 (p. 248) Solution to Exercise 4.523 (p. 248) Solution to Exercise 4.525 (p. 248) Solution to Exercise 4.527 (p. 248)
h= s= x=
all real numbers except zero all real numbers except zero all real numbers all real numbers greater than or equal to 0 all real numbers except all real numbers except 6 all real numbers except 0 all real numbers except 0

x=

all real numbers

x=

all real numbers

x=

all real numbers

Solution to Exercise 4.529 (p. 248) Solution to Exercise 4.531 (p. 248)
commutative property of multiplication "how far" all real numbers except 6

Solution to Exercise 4.533 (p. 248) Solution to Exercise 4.535 (p. 248)
16x2 9

Solution to Exercise 4.536 (p. 250)

three: 4x two: c, 8

Solution to Exercise 4.538 (p. 250) Solution to Exercise 4.540 (p. 251)
a2

, 7x, 12

Solution to Exercise 4.542 (p. 251)

12y 3

Solution to Exercise 4.544 (p. 251)

2 (a + 2b)

Solution to Exercise 4.546 (p. 251)

no common factors 12

Solution to Exercise 4.548 (p. 251) Solution to Exercise 4.550 (p. 251) Solution to Exercise 4.552 (p. 251)
8

2a2 b

Solution to Exercise 4.554 (p. 251)

(y + 3)

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Solution to Exercise 4.556 (p. 252)

The value of a is equal to three time the value of b.

Solution to Exercise 4.558 (p. 252) Solution to Exercise 4.560 (p. 252)
10

The value of f is equal to six times g more then one half time the value of m squared. The value of P squared is equal to the value of a cubed times k .

Solution to Exercise 4.562 (p. 252) Solution to Exercise 4.564 (p. 252)
4.1515

Solution to Exercise 4.566 (p. 252) Solution to Exercise 4.568 (p. 252)
trinomial; cubic; 4, 3, 1 monomial; zero; 147

1012

7 50 or 0.14

Solution to Exercise 4.570 (p. 252) Solution to Exercise 4.572 (p. 252)
binomial; tenth; 9, 10

Solution to Exercise 4.574 (p. 253)

. . . because there is a variable in the denominator

Solution to Exercise 4.576 (p. 253)

linear linear

Solution to Exercise 4.578 (p. 253) Solution to Exercise 4.580 (p. 253)
quadratic

Solution to Exercise 4.582 (p. 253) Solution to Exercise 4.584 (p. 253)
11y 2 + 38y + 14 22x2 y 3 + 3xy + 6

Solution to Exercise 4.586 (p. 253)

120y 3 + 86y 2 + 24y + 45 5x2 + 2x + 3

Solution to Exercise 4.588 (p. 253) Solution to Exercise 4.590 (p. 253) Solution to Exercise 4.592 (p. 254) Solution to Exercise 4.594 (p. 254) Solution to Exercise 4.596 (p. 254) Solution to Exercise 4.598 (p. 254) Solution to Exercise 4.600 (p. 254)
x2 + 5x + 6 a2 + 4a + 3 6xy 10m13 + 15m10 + 5m8 + 5m7 + 5m6 6a6 + 30a4 3a2 b2 c2 + 7abc2 + ab2 c + 12abc 36m4 + 7m3 + 4m2 + 16m 60c2 + 120a + 60b

Solution to Exercise 4.602 (p. 254) Solution to Exercise 4.604 (p. 254)

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Solution to Exercise 4.606 (p. 254)

8x4

Solution to Exercise 4.608 (p. 254)

4x 32

Solution to Exercise 4.610 (p. 254)

15a2 + 18a

Solution to Exercise 4.612 (p. 254) Solution to Exercise 4.614 (p. 255)
5 11y 3 + 15y 2 + 16y + 10

Solution to Exercise 4.616 (p. 255)

6a2 b 8q 2 b 9b2 a 27 2x 4

Solution to Exercise 4.618 (p. 255) Solution to Exercise 4.620 (p. 255)

Solution to Exercise 4.622 (p. 255)

2x 29

Solution to Exercise 4.624 (p. 255)

x2 11x + 24

Solution to Exercise 4.626 (p. 255)

16b2 4bc 2c2 a2 6a + 9

Solution to Exercise 4.628 (p. 255) Solution to Exercise 4.630 (p. 255)
36x2 48x + 16 x2 + 2xy + y 2 m2 1

Solution to Exercise 4.632 (p. 255) Solution to Exercise 4.634 (p. 255) Solution to Exercise 4.636 (p. 255)
9c2 100 25 4b2

Solution to Exercise 4.638 (p. 256) Solution to Exercise 4.640 (p. 256) Solution to Exercise 4.642 (p. 256) Solution to Exercise 4.644 (p. 256)
48y 2 + 32y 256 x4 x2 6 2y 2 + 7ay + 3a2

Solution to Exercise 4.646 (p. 256) Solution to Exercise 4.648 (p. 256) Solution to Exercise 4.650 (p. 256)
x2 4x + 4 3p5 + 21p4 + 63p3 + 129p2 + 84p m4 n + 3m3 n2 + 2m2 n3

Solution to Exercise 4.652 (p. 256)

x4 + 2x2 y + y 2

Solution to Exercise 4.654 (p. 256)

9x4 y 6 24x6 y 4 + 16x8 y 2

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Solution to Exercise 4.656 (p. 257)

all real numbers

Solution to Exercise 4.658 (p. 257)

all real numbers except 2

Solution to Exercise 4.660 (p. 257)

x can equal any real number; y can equal any number except 10

Solution to Exercise 4.661 (p. 257)

two:

Solution to Exercise 4.662 (p. 257)

5x3

3a (a + 1) , (a + 2) (a 3)

Solution to Exercise 4.663 (p. 257) Solution to Exercise 4.664 (p. 257)
8y 3 z
108

8x (b 6)

Solution to Exercise 4.665 (p. 257) Solution to Exercise 4.666 (p. 257)
trinomial; 5th degree; numberical coecients: 3, 4, 8

Solution to Exercise 4.667 (p. 257)

15x2 + 5x 3 6a2

Solution to Exercise 4.668 (p. 257)

Solution to Exercise 4.669 (p. 257)

x2 + 6x + 8

Solution to Exercise 4.670 (p. 257)

6a2 + 16a 70 y 2 + 6y + 9

Solution to Exercise 4.671 (p. 257) Solution to Exercise 4.672 (p. 258)
36a2 + 84ay + 49y 2

Solution to Exercise 4.673 (p. 258)

16x2 72xy + 81y 2 18x4 + 51x3 + 15x2

Solution to Exercise 4.674 (p. 258)

Solution to Exercise 4.675 (p. 258)

12a2 13ab + 3b2

Solution to Exercise 4.676 (p. 258)

18y 4 12y 3 + 24y 2

Solution to Exercise 4.677 (p. 258) Solution to Exercise 4.678 (p. 258) Solution to Exercise 4.679 (p. 258)
4a2 13a + 11 25h2 4k 2 4a6 + 12a3 b2 + 9b4 4b7 + 8b5 4b3

Solution to Exercise 4.680 (p. 258)

Solution to Exercise 4.681 (p. 258) Solution to Exercise 4.682 (p. 258)
10x + 7 2a2 + 6a + 11

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Solution to Exercise 4.683 (p. 258)

3

Solution to Exercise 4.684 (p. 258)

392

Solution to Exercise 4.685 (p. 258)

all real numbers except

(3)

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Chapter 5
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

5.1 Objectives1
After completing this chapter, you should

Solving Equations (Section 5.2)

be able to identify various types of equations understand the meaning of solutions and equivalent equations be able to solve equations of the form

x+a=b
x a

and

x a = b.

be familiar with and able to solve literal equation

Solving Equations of the Form ax = b and

be able to solve equations of the formax

= b(Section 5.3)
and

understand the equality property of addition and multiplication

=b

x a

=b

Further Techniques in Equation Solving (Section 5.4)

be comfortable with combining techniques in equation solving be able to recognize identities and contradictions

Applications I - Translating from Verbal to Mathematical Expressions (Section 5.5)

be able to translate from verbal to mathematical expressions

Applications II - Solving Problems (Section 5.6)

be able to solve various applied problems

Linear Inequalities in One Variable (Section 5.7)

understand the meaning of inequalities be able to recognize linear inequalities know, and be able to work with, the algebra of linear inequalities and with compound inequalities

Linear Inequalities in Two Variables (Section 5.8)

be able to identify the solution of a linear equation in two variables know that solutions to linear equations in two variables can be written as ordered pairs
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5.2 Solving Equations

5.2.1 Overview

Types of Equations

Solutions and Equivalent Equations Literal Equations Solving Equations of the Form

x+a=b

and

xa=b

5.2.2 Types of Equations

Identity
Some equations are always true. These equations are called identities.

Identities

are equations that are

true for all acceptable values of the variable, that is, for all values in the domain of the equation.

5x = 5x is true for all acceptable values of x. y + 1 = y + 1 is true for all acceptable values of y . 2 + 5 = 7 is true, and no substitutions are necessary.

Contradiction

Some equations are never true. These equations are called contradictions. that are never true regardless of the value substituted for the variable.

Contradictions

are equations

x = x + 1 is never true for any acceptable value of x. 0 k = 14 is never true for any acceptable value of k . 2 = 1 is never true.

Conditional Equation
conditional equations.

The truth of some equations is conditional upon the value chosen for the variable. Such equations are called

Conditional equations are

equations that are true for at least one replacement of

the variable and false for at least one replacement of the variable.

x + 6 = 11 is true only on the condition that x = 5. y 7 = 1 is true only on the condition that y = 6.

5.2.3 Solutions and Equivalent Equations

Solutions and Solving an Equation
The collection of values that make an equation true are called

solved when all its solutions have been found. Equivalent Equations tions.
The equations and

solutions

of the equation. An equation is

Some equations have precisely the same collection of solutions. Such equations are called

equivalent equa-

2x + 1 = 7, 2x = 6

x=3

are equivalent equations because the only value that makes each one true is 3.

5.2.4 Sample Set A

Tell why each equation is an identity, a contradiction, or conditional.

Example 5.1
The equation

x4 = 6

is a conditional equation since it will be true only on the condition that

x = 10.
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Example 5.2
The equation if x

= =

x 2 = x 2 is an identity since 5, 5 2 = 5 2 is true 7, 7 2 a+5 = a+1 8, 8+5 = 7 2 is true

it is true for all values of

x.

For example,

Example 5.3
The equation example, if a if a is a contradiction since every value of

produces a false statement. For

= =

8 + 1 is false 2 + 1 is false

= 2, 2 + 5

5.2.5 Practice Set A

For each of the following equations, write "identity," "contradiction," or "conditional." If you can, nd the solution by making an educated guess based on your knowledge of arithmetic.

Exercise 5.1
x + 1 = 10

(Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.)

Exercise 5.2
y4=7

Exercise 5.3
5a = 25

Exercise 5.4 Exercise 5.5 Exercise 5.6

y2=y2
18 b x 4

=9 =6

Exercise 5.7
x+4=x3

Exercise 5.8
x + x + x = 3x

Exercise 5.9
8x = 0

Exercise 5.10
m 7 = 5

5.2.6 Literal Equations

Literal Equations
Some equations involve more than one variable. Such equations are called contain that particular variable.

literal equations.

An equation is solved for a particular variable if that variable alone equals an expression that does not

The following equations are examples of literal equations.

1. 2. 3.

y = 2x + 7. It is solved for y . d = rt. It is solved for d. I = prt. It is solved for I .

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4. 5.

z = xu . It is solved for z . s y + 1 = x + 4. This equation

is not solved for any particular variable since no variable is isolated.

5.2.7 Solving Equation of the form x + a = b and x a = b

Recall that the equal sign of an equation indicates that the number represented by the expression on the left side is the same as the number represented by the expression on the right side. This number is the same as this number

x x+2 x1

= = =

6 8 5

This suggests the following procedures:

1. We can obtain an equivalent equation (an equation having the same solutions as the original equation) by

adding

the

2. We can obtain an equivalent equation by equation. We can use these results to isolate

same number to both sides of the equation. subtracting the same number
x,
thus solving for

from

both sides

of the

x.

Example 5.4: Solving x + a = b for x

x+a = x+aa = x+0 x = b ba ba
The a is associated with x by addition. Undo the association by subtracting a from both sides.

a a = 0 and 0 is the additive identity. x + 0 = x.

This equation is equivalent to the rst equation, and it is solved for x.

= ba

Example 5.5: Solving x a = b for x

xa xa+a x+0 x = b = b+a = b+a = b+a
The a is associated with x by subtraction. Undo the association by adding a to both sides.

a + a = 0 and 0 is the additive identity. x + 0 = x.

This equation is equivalent to the rst equation, and it is solved for x.

Example 5.6: Method for Solving x + a = b and x a = b for x To solve the equation x + a = b for x, subtract a from both sides of the equation. To solve the equation x a = b for x, add a to both sides of the equation.

5.2.8 Sample Set B

Example 5.7
Solve

x + 7 = 10

for

x.

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x+7 x+77 x+0 x

= = = =

10 10 7 3 3

7 is associated with x by addition. Undo the association

by subtracting 7 from both sides.

7 7 = 0 and 0 is the additive identity. x + 0 = x. x is isolated, and the equation x = 3 is equivalent to the
original equation x

+ 7 = 10.

Therefore, these two

equation have the same solution. The solution to x

=3

Check:

is clearly 3. Thus, the solution to x Substitute 3 for

+ 7 = 10 is also 3.

in the original equation.

x+7 3+7 10

= = =

10 10 10
Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Example 5.8
Solve

m 2 = 9 for m. m 2 = 9 = = 9 + 2 7
for

2 is associated with m by subtraction. Undo the association

by adding 2 from both sides.

m2+2 m+0 m

2 + 2 = 0 and 0 is the additive identity. m + 0 = m. m

in the original equation. = = =

Check:

Substitute

= 7 7

m2 7 2 9

9 9 9
Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Example 5.9
Solve

y 2.181 = 16.915 for y . y 2.181 = 16.915 = 16.915 + 2.181 = 14.734 y

y 2.181 + 2.181

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Example 5.10
Solve

y+m=s

y.

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y+m y+mm y+0 y

= s = sm = sm

m is associated with y by addition. Undo the association

by subtracting m from both sides.

m m = 0 and 0 is the additive identity. y + 0 = y.

for

= sm Check: Substitute s m

in the original equation. = = =

y+m sm+m s

s s s
True Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Example 5.11
Solve

k 3h = 8h + 5 for k . k 3h = 8h + 5 8h + 5 + 3h 5h + 5 5h + 5 k+0 k = =

3h is associated with k by subtraction. Undo the association

by adding 3h to both sides.

k 3h + 3h =

3h + 3h = 0 and 0 is the additive identity. k + 0 = k.

5.2.9 Practice Set B

Exercise 5.11
Solve

(Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.) (Solution on p. 338.)

y 3 = 8 for y. x + 9 = 4 for x. m + 6 = 0 for m. g 7.2 = 1.3 for g. f + 2d = 5d for f. x + 8y = 2y 1 for x. y + 4x 1 = 5x + 8 for y.

Exercise 5.12
Solve

Exercise 5.13
Solve

Exercise 5.14
Solve

Exercise 5.15
solve

Exercise 5.16
Solve

Exercise 5.17
Solve

5.2.10 Exercises
For the following problems, classify each of the equations as an identity, contradiction, or conditional equation.

Exercise 5.18
m + 6 = 15

(Solution on p. 338.)

Exercise 5.19
y 8 = 12

Exercise 5.20
x+1=x+1

(Solution on p. 338.)

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Exercise 5.21
k2=k3

Exercise 5.22
g + g + g + g = 4g

(Solution on p. 338.)

Exercise 5.23
x+1=0
For the following problems, determine which of the literal equations have been solved for a variable. Write "solved" or "not solved."

Exercise 5.24
y = 3x + 7

(Solution on p. 338.)

Exercise 5.25
m = 2k + n 1

Exercise 5.26
4a = y 6

(Solution on p. 338.)

Exercise 5.27
hk = 2k + h

Exercise 5.28
2a = a + 1

(Solution on p. 338.)

Exercise 5.29
5m = 2m 7

Exercise 5.30
m=m
For the following problems, solve each of the conditional equations.

(Solution on p. 338.)

Exercise 5.31
h 8 = 14

Exercise 5.32
k + 10 = 1

(Solution on p. 338.)

Exercise 5.33
m2=5

Exercise 5.34
y + 6 = 11

(Solution on p. 338.)

Exercise 5.35
y 8 = 1

Exercise 5.36
x + 14 = 0

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.37
m 12 = 0

Exercise 5.38
g + 164 = 123

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.39
h 265 = 547

Exercise 5.40
x + 17 = 426

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.41
h 4.82 = 3.56

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Exercise 5.42
y + 17.003 = 1.056

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.43
k + 1.0135 = 6.0032

Exercise 5.44
Solve

(Solution on p. 339.)

n + m = 4 for n. P + 3Q 8 = 0 for P.
(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.45
Solve

Exercise 5.46
Solve

a + b 3c = d 2f for b. x 3y + 5z + 1 = 2y 7z + 8 for x.
(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.47
Solve

Exercise 5.48
Solve

4a 2b + c + 11 = 6a 5b for c.

5.2.11 Exercises for Review

Exercise 5.49 3 (Section 2.7) Simplify 4x5 y 2 . Exercise 5.50 (Solution on p. 339.) 3 7 (Section 3.7) Write 20x5 yy3 so that only positive exponents appear. 5x Exercise 5.51 (Section 4.2) Write the number of terms that appear in the expression 5x2 + 2x 6 + (a + b),
and then list them.

Exercise 5.52 (Section 4.7) Find the product. (3x 1)2 . Exercise 5.53 (Section 4.8) Specify the domain of the equation y =

(Solution on p. 339.)

5 x2 .

5.3 Solving Equations of the Form ax=b and x/a=b 3

5.3.1 Overview

Equality Property of Division and Multiplication Solving

ax = b

and

x a

= b

for

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5.3.2 Equality Property of Division and Multiplication

Recalling that the equal sign of an equation indicates that the number represented by the expression on the left side is the same as the number represented by the expression on the right side suggests the equality property of division and multiplication, which states: 1. We can obtain an equivalent equation by number, that is, if number, that is, if

dividing both sides

a c

of the equation by the same nonzero

c = 0, c = 0,

then then

a = b

is equivalent to

2. We can obtain an equivalent equation by

multiplying both sides of the equation by the same nonzero

ac = bc. x.

b c.

a = b

is equivalent to

We can use these results to isolate

x,

thus solving the equation for

Example 5.12
Solving

ax = b

for

ax =
ax a )ax a

b
b a b a b a

a is

associated with

x by

multiplication.

Undo the association by dividing both sides by a.

= =

1x =

a a

=1

and

is the multiplicative identity. 1

x=x

Example 5.13
Solving

x a

= b = =

for

x
b a
This equation is equivalent to the rst and is solved by x.

x
x a

is associated with

by division. Undo the association

by multiplying both sides by a.

a x a )a x )a 1x x

= ab = = = ab ab ab
a a

=1

and

is the multiplicative identity. 1

x x.

This equation is equivalent to the rst and is solved for

5.3.3 Solving ax = b and

Example 5.14
To Method for Solving

x a

= b

for x

ax = b and x = b a To solve ax = b for x, divide both sides of the equation by a. x solve a = b for x, multiply both sides of the equation by a.

5.3.4 Sample Set A

Example 5.15
Solve

5x = 35

for

x.

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5x
5x 5 )5x )5

35
35 5

is associated with x by multiplication. Undo the

association by dividing both sides by 5.

= = = =

7 7 7 5 (7) 35 = = 35 35
Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

1x x

5 =1 5

and 1 is multiplicative identity. 1

x = x.

Check :

Example 5.16
Solve

x 4

= 5
x 4

for

x. 5 45 45 20 20
4 4

= = = =

4 is asssociated with x by division. Undo the association by

multiplying both sides by 4.

x 4 x )4

)4

1x x Check :

= 1 and 1 is the multiplicative identity. 1 x = x.

=
20 4

= =

5 5

Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Example 5.17
Solve

2y 9 = 3 for y . Method (1) (Use of cancelling): 2y 9

= = = = =
)2
27 )2

3 (9) (3) 27
27 2 27 2

9 is associated with y by division. Undo the association by

multiplying both sides by 9.

)9

2y )9

2y
)2y )2

2 is associated with y by multiplication. Undo the

association by dividing both sides by 2.

y Check :

9 27 9

= = = 3

3 3 3

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Method (2) (Use of reciprocals):

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2y 9

= =

3
9 2 27 2 27 2 27 2

9 2 9 2

2y 9

(3)

2 9 is associated with y by multiplication. 9 2 Then, Since 2 9 = 1, the multiplicative identity, we can 9 undo the associative by multiplying both sides by . 2
Since

2y 9

= 2 y, 9

2 9

y y

= = =

1y

Example 5.18
Solve the literal equation

4ax m

= 3b

for

x.

4ax m

3b

m is associated with x by division. Undo the association by

multiplying both sides by m.

)m

4ax )m

= m 3b = = 3bm
3bm 4a

4ax
)4ax )4a

4a is associated with x by multiplication. Undo the

association by multiplying both sides by 4a.

x Check :

= 3bm 4a 4a( 3bm ) 4a

m )4a 3bm
)4a

= = = =

3b 3b 3b 3b

Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

m 3b)m )m

3b

5.3.5 Practice Set A

Exercise 5.54
Solve

(Solution on p. 339.)
for

6a = 42

a.
(Solution on p. 339.)
for

Exercise 5.55
Solve

12m = 16
y 8

m.
(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.56
Solve

= 2

for

y.
(Solution on p. 339.)
for

Exercise 5.57
Solve

6.42x = 1.09

x.

Round the result to two decimal places.

Exercise 5.58
Solve

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.59
Solve

5k 12

=2

for

k.
(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.60
Solve

ab 2c 3xy 4

= 4d

for

b.
(Solution on p. 339.)

= 9xh

for

y.
(Solution on p. 339.)
for

Exercise 5.61
Solve

2k2 mn 5pq

= 6n

m.

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5.3.6 Exercises
In the following problems, solve each of the conditional equations.

Exercise 5.62
3x = 42

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.63
5y = 75

Exercise 5.64
6x = 48

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.65
8x = 56

Exercise 5.66
4x = 56

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.67
3x = 93

Exercise 5.68
5a = 80

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.69
9m = 108

Exercise 5.70
6p = 108

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.71
12q = 180

Exercise 5.72
4a = 16

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.73
20x = 100

Exercise 5.74
6x = 42

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.75
8m = 40

Exercise 5.76
3k = 126

(Solution on p. 339.)

Exercise 5.77
9y = 126

Exercise 5.78 Exercise 5.79 Exercise 5.80 Exercise 5.81 Exercise 5.82
x 8 x 3 k 7 a 5 x 6

(Solution on p. 340.)

= 1 = 6
(Solution on p. 340.)

= 6 = 72
(Solution on p. 340.)

= 96

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Exercise 5.83 Exercise 5.84 Exercise 5.85 Exercise 5.86 Exercise 5.87
3.06m = 12.546
f 62 k 18 m 7 y 3

= 4
(Solution on p. 340.)

= 8 = 47
(Solution on p. 340.)

= 103

Exercise 5.88
5.012k = 0.30072

(Solution on p. 340.)

Exercise 5.89 Exercise 5.90 Exercise 5.91 Exercise 5.92 Exercise 5.93 Exercise 5.94 Exercise 5.95 Exercise 5.96
Solvepq

x 2.19 y 4.11 4y 7

= 5
(Solution on p. 340.)

= 2.3

= 2
(Solution on p. 340.)

3m 10

= 1 = 8
(Solution on p. 340.)

5k 6

8h 7

= 3 = 4
(Solution on p. 340.)

16z 21

= 7r

forp.

Exercise 5.97
Solve

m2 n = 2s

for

n.
(Solution on p. 340.)

Exercise 5.98
Solve

2.8ab = 5.6d
mnp 2k

for

b.

Exercise 5.99
Solve

= 4k

for

p.
(Solution on p. 340.)
for

Exercise 5.100
Solve

Exercise 5.101
Solve

8a2 b 3c

= 5a2
for

b.

Exercise 5.102
Solve

3pcb 2m 8rst 3p

= 2b

pc.
(Solution on p. 340.)
for

= 2prs

t.

Exercise 5.103
Solve for .

Exercise 5.104
Solve

(Solution on p. 340.)
for .

3 2

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5.3.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 5.105 (Section 2.7) Simplify
2x0 y 0 z 3 z2 5
.

Exercise 5.106 (Section 4.4) Classify 10x3 7x

(Solution on p. 340.)
as a monomial, binomial, or trinomial. State its degree and

write the numerical coecient of each item.

Exercise 5.107 (Section 4.5) Simplify 3a2 2a + 4a (a + 2). Exercise 5.108 3 (Section 4.8) Specify the domain of the equation y = 7+x . Exercise 5.109 (Section 5.2) Solve the conditional equation x + 6 = 2.

(Solution on p. 340.)

5.4 Further Techniques in Equation Solving

5.4.1 Overview

Combining Techniques in Equation Solving Recognizing Identities and Contrdictions

5.4.2 Combining Techniques in Equation Solving

In Sections Section 5.2 and Section 5.3 we worked with techniques that involved the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve equations. We can combine these techniques to solve more complicated equations. To do so, it is helpful to recall that an equation is solved for a particular variable when all other numbers and/or letters have been disassociated from it and it is alone on one side of the equal sign. We will also note that To associate numbers and letters we use the order of operations. 1. Multiply/divide 2. Add/subtract To undo an association between numbers and letters we use the order of operations in reverse. 1. Add/subtract 2. Multiply/divide

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5.4.3 Sample Set A

Example 5.19
Solve

4x 7 = 9 for x. 4x 7 = 9

First, undo the association between x and 7. The 7 is associated with x by subtraction. Undo the association by adding 7 to both sides.

4x 7 + 7

9+7 16
Now, undo the association between x and 4. The 4 is associated with x by multiplication. Undo the association by dividing both sides by 4.

4x =

4x 4

= =

16 4

16 7

9 4 = =

Is this correct?

x = Check :

4 (4) 7 9

9 9

Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Example 5.20
Solve

3y 4

5 = 11.
3y 4

= 11 = 11 + 5

5 is associated with y by subtraction.

Undo the association by adding 5 to both sides.

3y 4

5+5
3y 4

= 6 = = 4 (6) 4 (6)

4 is associated with y by division.

Undo the association by multiplying both sides by 4.

4 4

3y 4 3y 4

3y
3y 3 3y 3

= 24 =
24 3

3 is associated with y by multiplication.

Undo the association by dividing both sides by 3.

= 8 = 8
3(8) 4 24 4

y Check :

5 5 11

= 11 = 11 = 11 = 11
for

Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

6 5

Example 5.21
Solve

8a 3b

+ 2m = 6m 5

a.

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8a 3b

+ 2m

= = = = = = =

6m 5 6m 5 2m 4m 5 3b (4m 5) 12bm 15b

12bm15b 8 12bm15b 8

2m is associated with a by addition. Undo the association

by subtracting 2m from both sides.

8a 3b

+ 2m 2m
8a 3b

3b associated with a by division. Undo the association

by multiplyingboth sides by 3b.

(3b)

8a 3b

8a
8a 8

8 is associated with a by multiplication. Undo the

multiplication by dividingboth sides by 8.

5.4.4 Practice Set A

Exercise 5.110
Solve

(Solution on p. 340.)
for

3y 1 = 11
5m 2

y.
(Solution on p. 340.)

Exercise 5.111
Solve

+6=1

for

m.
(Solution on p. 340.)

Exercise 5.112
Solve

2n + 3m = 4
9k 2h

for

n.
(Solution on p. 340.)

Exercise 5.113
Solve

+5=p2

for

k.

Sometimes when solving an equation it is necessary to simplify the expressions composing it.

5.4.5 Sample Set B

Example 5.22
Solve

4x + 1 3x = (2) (4) = = x+1 x 8

for

x.

4x + 1 3x

(2) (4)

= 9 = 8
Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Check :

4 (9) + 1 3 (9) 36 + 1 + 27 8

= 8 = 8 m.

Example 5.23
Solve

3 (m 6) 2m = 4 + 1 = = = = 3m 18 2m m 18 m 3 3 15

for

3 (m 6) 2m

4 + 1

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Check :

3 (15 6) 2 (15) 3 (9) 30 27 30 3

= 4 + 1 = 3 = 3 = 3

Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

5.4.6 Practice Set B

Solve and check each equation.

Exercise 5.114
16x 3 15x = 8
for

(Solution on p. 340.)

x.
(Solution on p. 340.)

Exercise 5.115
4 (y 5) 3y = 1
for

y.
(Solution on p. 340.)
for

Exercise 5.116 Exercise 5.117

2 a2 + 3a 1 + 2a2 + 7a = 0

a.
(Solution on p. 340.)
for

5m (m 2a 1) 5m2 + 2a (5m + 3) = 10

a.

Often the variable we wish to solve for will appear on both sides of the equal sign. We can isolate the variable on either the left or right side of the equation by using the techniques of Sections Section 5.2 and Section 5.3.

5.4.7 Sample Set C

Example 5.24
Solve

6x 4 = 2x + 8 for x. 6x 4 = 2x + 8 = = = = = = 2x + 8 2x 8 8+4 12
12 4

To isolate x on the left side, subtract 2m from both sides.

6x 4 2x 4x 4 4x 4 + 4 4x
4x 4

Add 4 to both sides.

Divide both sides by 4.

x Check :

3 = = = 2 (3) + 8 6+8 14
Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

6 (3) 4 18 4 14

Example 5.25
Solve

6 (1 3x) + 1 = 2x [3 (x 7) 20]

for

x.

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6 18x + 1 18x + 7 18x + 7 18x + 7 7 7 41 34

34 17

= = = = = = = = =

2x [3x 21 20] 2x [3x 41] 2x 3x + 41 x + 41 x + 41 + 18x 17x + 41 17x + 41 41 17x

17x 17
Divide both sides by 17. Subtract 41 from both sides. To isolate x on the right side, add 18x to both sides.

18x + 7 + 18x =

x 2 = = = = =

Since the equation

2 = x is equivalent to the equation = 2.

x = 2, x = Check :

we can write the answer as x

6 (1 3 (2)) + 1 6 (1 + 6) + 1 6 (7) + 1 42 + 1 43 43

2 (2) [3 (2 7) 20] 4 [3 (9) 20] 4 [27 20] 4 [47] 43

Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

= 4 + 47

5.4.8 Practice Set C

Exercise 5.118
Solve

(Solution on p. 340.)
for

8a + 5 = 3a 5

a.
(Solution on p. 341.)
for

Exercise 5.119
Solve

9y + 3 (y + 6) = 15y + 21

y.
(Solution on p. 341.)
for

Exercise 5.120
Solve

3k + 2 [4 (k 1) + 3] = 63 2k

k.

5.4.9 Recognizing Identities and Contradictions

As we noted in Section Section 5.2, some equations are identities and some are contradictions. problems of Sample Set D will suggest, As the

Recognizing an Identity
1. If, when solving an equation, all the variables are eliminated and a true statement results, the equation is an

identity.

Recognizing a Contradiction
2. If, when solving an equation, all the variables are eliminated and a false statement results, the equation is a

contradiction.

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5.4.10 Sample Set D

Example 5.26
Solve

9x + 3 (4 3x) = 12

for

x.

9x + 12 9x = 12 =

12 12

identity. Example 5.27

an Solve

The variable has been eliminated and the result is a true statement. The original equation is

2 (10 2y) 4y + 1 = 18

for

y.

20 + 4y 4y + 1 19

18

= 18

contradiction.

The variable has been eliminated and the result is a false statement. The original equation is a

5.4.11 Practice Set D

Classify each equation as an identity or a contradiction.

Exercise 5.121
6x + 3 (1 2x) = 3

(Solution on p. 341.) (Solution on p. 341.) (Solution on p. 341.) (Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.122
8m + 4 (2m 7) = 28

Exercise 5.123
3 (2x 4) 2 (3x + 1) + 14 = 0

Exercise 5.124
5 (x + 6) + 8 = 3 [4 (x + 2)] 2x

5.4.12 Exercises
For the following problems, solve each conditional equation. If the equation is not conditional, identify it as an identity or a contradiction.

Exercise 5.125
3x + 1 = 16

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.126
6y 4 = 20

Exercise 5.127
4a 1 = 27

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.128
3x + 4 = 40

Exercise 5.129
2y + 7 = 3

(Solution on p. 341.)

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Exercise 5.130
8k 7 = 23

Exercise 5.131
5x + 6 = 9

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.132
7a + 2 = 26

Exercise 5.133
10y 3 = 23

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.134
14x + 1 = 55

Exercise 5.135 Exercise 5.136 Exercise 5.137 Exercise 5.138 Exercise 5.139 Exercise 5.140 Exercise 5.141
6+ 1
7x 4 k 15 m 11 x 8 y 4 m 7 x 9

(Solution on p. 341.)

+2=6 8 = 11
(Solution on p. 341.)

+ 6 = 12 2=5
(Solution on p. 341.)

15 = 19 + 20 = 10
(Solution on p. 341.)
k 5

=5 =6
(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.142 Exercise 5.143

+ 6 = 8 + 11 = 13
(Solution on p. 341.)
n 2

Exercise 5.144 Exercise 5.145 Exercise 5.146

3 (x 6) + 5 = 25
3k 14 6m 5

+ 25 = 22

Exercise 5.147
16 (y 1) + 11 = 85

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.148
6x + 14 = 5x 12

Exercise 5.149
23y 19 = 22y + 1

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.150
3m + 1 = 3m 5

Exercise 5.151
8k + 7 = 2k + 1

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.152
12n + 5 = 5n 16

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Exercise 5.153
2 (x 7) = 2x + 5

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.154
4 (5y + 3) + 5 (1 + 4y) = 0

Exercise 5.155
3x + 7 = 3 (x + 2)

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.156
4 (4y + 2) = 3y + 2 [1 3 (1 2y)]

Exercise 5.157
5 (3x 8) + 11 = 2 2x + 3 (x 4)

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.158
12 (m 2) = 2m + 3m 2m + 3 (5 3m)

Exercise 5.159
4 k (4 3k) = 3k 2k (3 6k) + 1

(Solution on p. 341.)

Exercise 5.160
3 [4 2 (y + 2)] = 2y 4 [1 + 2 (1 + y)]

Exercise 5.161
5 [2m (3m 1)] = 4m 3m + 2 (5 2m) + 1
value of that variable for the given values of the other variables.

(Solution on p. 341.)

For the following problems, solve the literal equations for the indicated variable. When directed, nd the

Exercise 5.162
Solve

I=

Exercise 5.163
Solve

E R for

R.

Find the value of

Rwhen I = 0.005and E = 0.0035.

(Solution on p. 342.)

P = R C for R. z=
xx s for
2 Sx 2 Sy for

Find the value of

Rwhen P = 27and C = 85.

Exercise 5.164
Solve

x.

Find the value of

xwhen z = 1.96, s = 2.5,and x = 15.

(Solution on p. 342.)
Find the value of

Exercise 5.165
Solve

F =

2 Sx

2 Sx represents a single quantity.

2 Sx

when

F = 2.21and

2 Sy = 3.24.

Exercise 5.166
Solve

p=

Exercise 5.167
Solve

nRT V for

R.
(Solution on p. 342.)

x = 4y + 7for y. y = 10x + 16for x.

(Solution on p. 342.)

Exercise 5.168
Solve

Exercise 5.169
Solve

2x + 5y = 12for y. 9x + 3y + 15 = 0for y.
(Solution on p. 342.)

Exercise 5.170
Solve

Exercise 5.171
Solve

m= t=

Exercise 5.172
Solve

2nh 5 for

n. P.
(Solution on p. 342.)

Exercise 5.173
Solve

Q+6P for 8

+9j for

j.

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Exercise 5.174
Solve for .

5.4.13 Exercises for Review

Exercise 5.175 (Section 2.6) Simplify (x + 3)2 (x 2)3 (x 2)4 (x + 3) . Exercise 5.176 (Section 4.7) Find the product. (x 7) (x + 7) . Exercise 5.177 (Section 4.7) Find the product. (2x 1)2 . Exercise 5.178 (Section 5.2) Solve the equation y 2 = 2. Exercise 5.179 (Section 5.3) Solve the equation 4x = 3. 5
(Solution on p. 342.)

(Solution on p. 342.)

(Solution on p. 342.)

5.5 Application I - Translating from Verbal to Mathetical Expressions 5

5.5.1 Overview

Translating from Verbal to Mathematical Expressions

5.5.2 Translating from Verbal to Mathematical Expressions

To solve a problem using algebra, we must rst express the problem algebraically. To express a problem algebraically, we must scrutinize the wording of the problem to determine the variables and constants that are present and the relationships among them. Then we must translate the verbal phrases and statements to algebraic expressions and equations. To help us translate verbal expressions to mathematics, we can use the following table as a mathematics dictionary.

Mathematics Dictionary Word or Phrase

Sum, sum of, added to, increased by, more than, plus, and Dierence, minus, subtracted from, decreased by, less, less than Product, the product of, of, muitiplied by, times Quotient, divided by, ratio Equals, is equal to, is, the result is, becomes A number, an unknown quantity, an unknown, a quantity

Mathematical Operation
+ = x
(or any symbol)

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5.5.3 Sample Set A

Translate the following phrases or sentences into mathematical expressions or equations.

Example 5.28
six more than a number.

+ 6+x

Example 5.29
Fifteen minus a number.

15

15x

Example 5.30
A quantity less eight.

y y8

Example 5.31
Twice a number is ten.

x 2x=10

10

Example 5.32
One half
1 2

of

a number

is

twenty.

z
1 2 z=20

20

Example 5.33
Three times a number is ve more than twice the same number.

3y=5+2y

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5.5.4 Practice Set A

Translate the following phrases or sentences into mathematical expressions or equations.

Exercise 5.180
Eleven more than a number.

(Solution on p. 342.) (Solution on p. 342.) (Solution on p. 342.) (Solution on p. 342.) (Solution on p. 342.) (Solution on p. 342.)

Exercise 5.181
Nine minus a number.

Exercise 5.182
A quantity less twenty.

Exercise 5.183
Four times a number is thirty two.

Exercise 5.184
One third of a number is six.

Exercise 5.185
Ten times a number is eight more than ve times the same number. Sometimes the structure of the sentence indicates the use of grouping symbols.

5.5.5 Sample Set B

Translate the following phrases or sentences into mathematical expressions or equations.

Example 5.34
A number divided by ve, minus ten, is fteen.

( x 5)

x 5 10=15

10

15

Commas set o terms.

Example 5.35
Eight divided by ve more than a number is ten

(5 + x)

10

The wording indicates this is to be considered as asingle quantity.

8 = 10 5+x

Example 5.36
A number multiplied by ten more than itself is twenty.

(10 + x) x(10 + x) = 20

20

Example 5.37
A number plus one is divided by three times the number minus twelve and the result is four.

(x + 1) (3 x 12)
x+1 3x12

= =

4 4

Notice that since the phrase "three times the number minus twelve" does not contain a comma, we

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get the expression

3x 12.

If the phrase had appeared as "three times the number, minus twelve,"

the result would have been

x+1 12 = 4 3x

Example 5.38
Some phrases and sentences do not translate directly. We must be careful to read them properly. The word

from

often appears in such phrases and sentences. The word

from

means "a point of

departure for motion." The following translation will illustrate this use.

from indicates the motion (subtraction) is to begin at the point of "some quantity." Example 5.39 Eight less than some quantity. Notice that less than could be replaced with from.
The word

x8

5.5.6 Practice Set B

Translate the following phrases and sentences into mathematical expressions or equations.

Exercise 5.186
A number divided by sixteen, plus one, is ve.

(Solution on p. 342.) (Solution on p. 342.) (Solution on p. 342.) (Solution on p. 342.) (Solution on p. 342.) (Solution on p. 342.)

Exercise 5.187
Seven times two more than a number is twenty-one.

Exercise 5.188
A number divided by two more than itself is zero.

Exercise 5.189 Exercise 5.190

Fifty-two is subtracted from some quantity.

A number minus ve is divided by twice the number plus three and the result is seventeen.

Exercise 5.191
quantity.

An unknown quantity is subtracted from eleven and the result is ve less than the unknown

5.5.7 Exercises
For the following problems, translate the following phrases or sentences into mathematical expressions or equations.

Exercise 5.192
A quantity less four.

(Solution on p. 342.)

Exercise 5.193
Eight more than a number.

Exercise 5.194
A number plus seven.

(Solution on p. 342.)

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Exercise 5.195
A number minus three.

Exercise 5.196
Negative ve plus an unknown quantity.

(Solution on p. 342.)

Exercise 5.197
Negative sixteen minus some quantity.

Exercise 5.198
Fourteen added to twice a number.

(Solution on p. 342.)

Exercise 5.199
Ten added to three times some number.

Exercise 5.200
One third minus an unknown quantity.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.201
Twice a number is eleven.

Exercise 5.202
Four ninths of a number is twenty-one.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.203
One third of a number is two fths.

Exercise 5.204
Three times a number is nine more than twice the number.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.205
Five times a number is that number minus two.

Exercise 5.206
Twice a number added to six results in thirty.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.207
Ten times a number less four results in sixty-six.

Exercise 5.208
A number less twenty-ve is equal to

(Solution on p. 343.)

3.019.

Exercise 5.209
Seven more than some number is ve more than twice the number.

Exercise 5.210
When a number is divided by four, the result is sixty-eight.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.211
Eleven fteenths of two more than a number is eight.

Exercise 5.212
One tenth of a number is that number less one.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.213
Two more than twice a number is one half the number less three.

Exercise 5.214
A number is equal to itself plus four times itself.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.215
Three fths of a quantity added to the quantity itself is thirty-nine.

Exercise 5.216
A number plus seven is divided by two and the result is twenty-two.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.217
Ten times a number minus one is divided by fourteen and the result is one.

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Exercise 5.218
result is fteen.

(Solution on p. 343.)

A number is added to itself then divided by three. This result is then divided by three. The entire

Exercise 5.219
Ten divided by two more than a number is twenty-one.

Exercise 5.220
Five divided by a number plus six is fourteen.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.221
Twelve divided by twice a number is fty-ve.

Exercise 5.222
Twenty divided by eight times a number added to one is nine.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.223
A number divided by itself, plus one, results in seven.

Exercise 5.224
A number divided by ten, plus four, results in twenty-four.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.225
A number plus six, divided by two, is seventy-one.

Exercise 5.226
A number plus six, divided by two, plus ve, is forty-three.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.227
A number multiplied by itself added to ve is thirty-one.

Exercise 5.228
A quantity multiplied by seven plus twice itself is ninety.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.229
A number is increased by one and then multiplied by ve times itself. The result is eighty-four.

Exercise 5.230
six times the number. The entire result is equal to fty-nine.

(Solution on p. 343.)

A number is added to six and that result is multiplied by thirteen. This result is then divided by

Exercise 5.231
A number is subtracted from ten and that result is multiplied by four. This result is then divided by three more than the number. The entire result is equal to six.

Exercise 5.232
subtracted from this result and ve is obtained.

(Solution on p. 343.)

An unknown quantity is decreased by eleven. This result is then divided by fteen. Now, one is

Exercise 5.233
Ten less than some number.

Exercise 5.234
Five less than some unknown number.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.235
Twelve less than a number.

Exercise 5.236
One less than an unknown quantity.

(Solution on p. 343.)

Exercise 5.237
Sixteen less than some number is forty-two.

Exercise 5.238
Eight less than some unknown number is three.

(Solution on p. 343.)

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Exercise 5.239
Seven is added to ten less than some number. The result is one.

Exercise 5.240 Exercise 5.241

(Solution on p. 343.)

Twenty-three is divided by two less than twice some number and the result is thirty-four.

One less than some number is multiplied by three less than ve times the number and the entire result is divided by six less than the number. The result is twenty-seven less than eleven times the number.

5.5.8 Exercises for Review

Exercise 5.242 (Section 2.3) Supply
number is called the

(Solution on p. 343.)
the missing word. The point on a line that is associated with a particular of that number.

Exercise 5.243 (Section 2.5) Supply the missing word.

a multiplication.

An exponent records the number of identical

in

Exercise 5.244 (Solution (Section 3.3) Write the algebraic denition of the absolute value of the number a. Exercise 5.245 (Section 5.4) Solve the equation 4y + 5 = 3. Exercise 5.246 (Solution (Section 5.4) Solve the equation 2 (3x + 1) 5x = 4 (x 6) + 17.

on p. 343.)

on p. 343.)

5.6 Application II - Solving Problems 6

5.6.1 Overview

Solving Applied Problems

5.6.2 Solving Applied Problems

Let's study some interesting problems that involve linear equations in one variable. In order to solve such problems, we apply the following ve-step method:

Five-Step Method for Solving Word Problems

1. Let

(or some other letter) represent the unknown quantity.

2. Translate the words to mathematical symbols and form an equation. 3. Solve this equation. 4. Ask yourself "Does this result seem reasonable?" Check the solution by substituting the result into the original statement of the problem.If the answer doesn't check, you have either solved the equation incorrectly, or you have developed the wrong equation. Check your method of solution rst. If the result does not check, reconsider your equation. 5. Write the conclusion.

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If it has been your experience that word problems are dicult, then follow the ve-step method carefully. Most people have diculty because they neglect step 1. Always start by INTRODUCING A VARIABLE! Keep in mind what the variable is representing throughout the problem.

5.6.3 Sample Set A

Example 5.40
This year an item costs Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

: : :

$44, an increase of $3 over Let x = last year's price. = = = = 44. 44 44 3 41

44

last year's price. What was last year's price?

x+3 x+3 x+33

x + 3 represents the $3 increase in price.

x =
Step 4 Step 5

: :

41 + 3

Yes, this is correct.

Last year's price was $41.

5.6.4 Practice Set A

Exercise 5.247
This year an item costs Step 1: Let Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Last year's price was .

(Solution on p. 344.)

$23,

an increase of

$4

over last year's price. What was last year's price?

x=

5.6.5 Sample Set B

Example 5.41
The perimeter (length around) of a square is 60 cm (centimeters). Find the length of a side. Step 1: Step 2: Let x = length of a side. We can draw a picture.

Step 3

: x+x+x+x 4x x

= = = =

60 60 15. 60.
Yes, this is correct. Divide both sides by 4.

Step 4 Step 5

: :

4 (15)

The length of a side is 15 cm.

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5.6.6 Practice Set B

Exercise 5.248
Step 1: Let Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The length of a side is inches.

(Solution on p. 344.)

The perimeter of a triangle is 54 inches. If each side has the same length, nd the length of a side.

x=

5.6.7 Sample Set C

Example 5.42
Six percent of a number is 54. What is the number? Step 1 Step 2

: :

Let x

the number

We must convert 6% to a decimal.

6% .06x
Step 3

= .06 = = = = = 54 54.
54 .06

.06x occurs because we want 6% of x.

Divide both sides by .06.

.06x x x

900 54.
Yes, this is correct.

Step 4 Step 5

: .06 (900) :

The number is 900.

5.6.8 Practice Set C

Exercise 5.249
Eight percent of a number is 36. What is the number? Step 1: Let Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The number is .

(Solution on p. 344.)

x=

5.6.9 Sample Set D

Example 5.43
An astronomer notices that one star gives o about Together the stars give o

3.6

times as much energy as another star.

55.844

units of energy. How many units of energy does each star emit?

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Step 1: In this problem we have two unknowns and, therefore, we might think, two variables. However, notice that the energy given o by one star is given in terms of the other star. So, rather than introducing two variables, we introduce only one. The other unknown(s) is expressed in terms of this one. (We might call this quantity the base quantity.)Let energy given o by the less energetic star. Then, by the more energetic star. Step 2: Step 3:

x=

number of units of

3.6x =

number of units of energy given o

x + 3.6x x + 3.6x 4.6x x x

= = =

55.844. 55.844 55.844

55.844 4.6
Divide both sides by 4.6. A calculator would be useful at this point.

= = =

12.14

The wording of the problem implies two numbers are needed for a complete solution. We need the number of units of energy for the other star.

3.6x 12.14 + 43.704 :

= =

3.6 (12.14) 43.704 55.844.

Yes, this is correct.

Step 4: Step 5

One star gives o 12.14 units of energy and the other star gives o 43.704 units of energy.

5.6.10 Practice Set D

Exercise 5.250
Garden A produces

(Solution on p. 344.)

5.8

times as many vegetables as garden B. Together the gardens produce 102

pounds of vegetables. How many pounds of vegetables does garden A produce? Step 1: Let Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5:

x=

5.6.11 Sample Set E

Example 5.44
Two consecutive even numbers sum to 432. What are the two numbers? Step 1: Let x

the smaller even number. Then x

+2=

the next (consecutive) even number

since consecutive even numbers dier by 2 (as do consecutive odd numbers). Step 2: Step 3:

x+x+2 x+x+2 2x + 2

= = =

432. 432 432 430 215.

Also, since x

2x = x =

= 215, x + 2 = 217.

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Step 4

215 + 217 = 432,

but 215 and 217 are odd numbers and we are looking for even numbers.

Upon checking our method of solution and reexamining our equation, we nd no mistakes. Step 5

We must conclude that this problem has no solution. There are no two consecutive even numbers that sum to 432.

5.6.12 Practice Set E

Exercise 5.251
Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5:

(Solution on p. 344.)

The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 498. What are the two numbers?

5.6.13 Exercises
Solve the following problems. Note that some of the problems may seem to have no practical applications and may not seem very interesting. They, along with the other problems, will, however, help to develop your logic and problem-solving ability.

Exercise 5.252
Step 1: Let

(Solution on p. 344.)

If eighteen is subtracted from some number the result is fty-two. What is the number?

x=

Step 2: The equation is Step 3: (Solve the equation.) Step 4: (Check) Step 5: The number is .

Exercise 5.253
If nine more than twice a number is forty-six, what is the number? Step 1: Let

x=

Step 2: The equation is Step 3: (Solve the equation.) Step 4: (Check) Step 5: The number is .

Exercise 5.254
Step 1: Let Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The number is .

(Solution on p. 344.)

If nine less than three eighths of a number is two and one fourth, what is the number?

x=

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Exercise 5.255
Twenty percent of a number is 68. What is the number? Step 1: Let Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The number is .

x=

Exercise 5.256
Eight more than a quantity is 37. What is the original quantity? Step 1: Let Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The original quantity is .

(Solution on p. 344.)

x=

Exercise 5.257
If a quantity plus Step 1: Let

85%

more of the quantity is

62.9,

what is the original quantity?

x= x

original quantity.

.85x

= 62.9

Step 2:

original quantity 85% more

Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The original quantity is .

Exercise 5.258
A company must increase production by 56 items. What was last year's output? Step 1: Let Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Last year's output was items.

(Solution on p. 344.)

12%

over last year's production. The new output will be

P =

Exercise 5.259
A company has determined that it must increase production of a certain line of goods by last year's production. The new output will be 2885 items. What was last year's output? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Last year's output was items.

11 2

times

Exercise 5.260
units does a proton weigh?

(Solution on p. 344.)

A proton is about 1837 times as heavy as an electron. If an electron weighs

2.68

units, how many

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Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: A proton weighs units.

Exercise 5.261
Neptune is about 30 times as far from the sun as is the Earth. If it takes light 8 minutes to travel from the sun to the Earth, how many minutes does it take to travel to Neptune? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Light takes minutes to reach Neptune.

Exercise 5.262
radius of the Earth. What is the radius of the earth? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The radius of the earth is km.

(Solution on p. 344.)

The radius of the sun is about 695,202 km (kilometers). That is about 109 times as big as the

Exercise 5.263
The perimeter of a triangle is 105 cm. If each of the two legs is exactly twice the length of the base, how long is each leg? Step 1: Let Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Each leg is cm long. The base is .

x=

Draw a picture.

Exercise 5.264

(Solution on p. 344.)

A lumber company has contracted to cut boards into two pieces so that one piece is three times the length of the other piece. If a board is 12 feet long, what is the length of each piece after cutting? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The length of the shorter piece is feet. feet, and the length of the longer piece is

Exercise 5.265
A student doing a chemistry experiment has a beaker that contains 84 ml (milliliters) of an alcohol and water solution. Her lab directions tell her that there is

4.6

times as much water as alcohol in

the solution. How many milliliters of alcohol are in the solution? How many milliliters of water?

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Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: There are solution. ml of alcohol in the solution. There are ml of water in the

Exercise 5.266
He needs to collect 390 pieces of data and he is collected? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The statistician has collected has he collected? pieces of data. Suppose the statistician is 4 pieces of data short of being

(Solution on p. 344.)

A statistician is collecting data to help him estimate the average income of accountants in California.

2 3

done. How many pieces of data has the statistician

2 3

done. How many pieces of data

Exercise 5.267
A television commercial advertises that a certain type of battery will last, on the average, 20 hours longer than twice the life of another type of battery. If consumer tests show that the advertised battery lasts 725 hours, how many hours must the other type of battery last for the advertiser's claim to be valid? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The other type of battery must last hours for the advertiser's claim to be valid.

Exercise 5.268

(Solution on p. 344.)

A 1000-ml ask containing a chloride solution will ll 3 beakers of the same size with 210 ml of the solution left over. How many milliliters of the chloride solution will each beaker hold? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Each beaker will hold ml of the chloride solution.

Exercise 5.269
A star burns

If the nal mass is 3 units of mass, what was the original mass? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: The original mass was units of mass.

2 9

of its original mass then blows o

3 7

of the remaining mass as a planetary nebula.

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Exercise 5.270
The sum of a number and sixteen is forty-two. What is the number?

(Solution on p. 344.)

Exercise 5.271
When eleven is subtracted from a number, the result is 85. What is the number?

Exercise 5.272 Exercise 5.273

(Solution on p. 344.)

Three times a number is divided by 6 and the result is 10.5. What is the number?

When a number is multiplied by itself, the result is 144. What is the number?

Exercise 5.274 Exercise 5.275

(Solution on p. 344.)

A number is tripled, then increased by seven. The result is 48. What is the number?

Eight times a number is decreased by three times the number, giving a dierence of 22. What is the number?

Exercise 5.276
they?

(Solution on p. 344.)

One number is fteen more than another number. The sum of the two numbers is 27. What are

Exercise 5.277
The length of a rectangle is 6 meters more than three times the width. rectangle is 44 meters What are the dimensions of the rectangle? The perimeter of the

Exercise 5.278
What is the number?

(Solution on p. 344.)

Seven is added to the product of 41 and some number. The result, when divided by four, is 63.

Exercise 5.279
The second side of a triangle is ve times the length of the smallest side. The third is twice the length of the second side. The perimeter of the triangle is 48 inches. Find the length of each side.

Exercise 5.280 Exercise 5.281

Two consecutive odd integers sum to 151. What are they?

(Solution on p. 345.)

Person A is four times as old as person B, who is six times as old as person C, who is twice as old as person D. How old is each person if their combined ages are 189 months?

Exercise 5.282
Three consecutive integers sum to 36. What are they?

(Solution on p. 345.)

Exercise 5.283
Three consecutive even integers add up to 131. What are they?

Exercise 5.284

(Solution on p. 345.)

As a consequence of Einstein's theory of relativity, the rate of time passage is dierent for a person in a stationary position and a person in motion. (Hard to believe, but true!) To the moving observer, the rate of time passage is slower than that of the stationary observer, that is, the moving person ages slower than the stationary observer. (This fact has been proven many times by experiments with radioactive materials.) The eect is called time dilation and is really only noticeable when an object is traveling at near the speed of light (186,000 miles per second). Considering these ideas, try to solve the following problems: Two people have identical clocks. One is standing on the earth and the other is moving in a spacecraft at

95%

the speed of light, 176,700 miles per second. The moving person's rate of time

passage at this speed is about

0.31

times as fast as the person standing on earth.

a. If two days of earth time pass, how many days actually pass on the spacecraft? b. If 30 years of earth time pass, how many years have actually passed on the spacecraft?

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Step a: Step b: Step c: Step d: Step e: years have passed on the spacecraft.

c. If 30 years have passed on the spacecraft, how many years have passed on the earth? d. A space traveler makes a round-trip voyage to the star Capella. The trip takes her 120 years (traveling at 176,000 miles per second). If it is the year 2000 on earth when she leaves, what earth year will it be when she returns?

5.6.14 Exercises for Review

Exercise 5.285 (Section 4.8) Specify the domain of the equation y = x1 . x+4 Exercise 5.286 (Section 5.2) Classify the equation x + 4 = 1 as an identity,
equation.

(Solution on p. 345.)
a contradiction, or a conditional

Exercise 5.287 (Section 5.2) Classify the equation 2x + 3 = 2x + 3 as an identity, a contradiction or a conditional
equation.

Exercise 5.288 (Section 5.4) Solve the equation 4 (x 1) + 12 = 3 (2x + 4). Exercise 5.289 (Section 5.5) Translate the following sentence to a mathematical
number.

(Solution on p. 345.)

equation. Three less than an

unknown number is multiplied by negative four. The result is two more than the original unknown

5.7 Linear inequalities in One Variable 7

5.7.1 Overview

Inequalities Linear Inequalities The Algebra of Linear Inequalities Compound Inequalities

5.7.2 Inequalities
Relationships of Inequality
We have discovered that an equation is a mathematical way of expressing the relationship of equality between quantities. Not all relationships need be relationships of equality, however. Certainly the number of human beings on earth is greater than 20. C every day. Also, the average American consumes less than 10 grams of vitamin These types of relationships are not relationships of equality, but rather, relationships of

inequality.
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5.7.3 Linear Inequalities

Linear Inequality A linear inequality
is a mathematical statement that one linear expression is greater than or less than another linear expression.

Inequality Notation
> <

The following notation is used to express relationships of inequality: Strictly greater than Strictly less than Greater than or equal to Less than or equal to Note that the expression

x > 12

has innitely many solutions. Any number strictly greater than 12 will

satisfy the statement. Some solutions are 13, 15, 90,

12.1, 16.3 and 102.51.

5.7.4 Sample Set A

The following

are linear inequalities in one variable. Example 5.45

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

x 12 x+7>4 y + 3 2y 7 P + 26 < 10 (4P 6) 2r9 > 15 5

The following

are not linear inequalities in one variable. Example 5.46

1. 2. 3.

x2 < 4. x2 x 5y + 3.
The term is quadratic, not linear.

There are two variables. This is a linear inequality in two variables.

y + 1 = 5.
Although the symbol symbols

= < , > , , .

certainly expresses an inequality, it is customary to use only the

5.7.5 Practice Set A

A linear equation, we know, may have exactly one solution, innitely many solutions, or no solution. Speculate on the number of solutions of a linear inequality. ( .) A linear inequality may have innitely many solutions, or no solutions.

Hint:

Consider the inequalities

x < x6

and

x9

5.7.6 The Algebra of Linear Inequalities

Inequalities can be solved by basically the same methods as linear equations. exception that we will discuss in item 3 of the algebra of linear inequalities. There is one important

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The Algebra of Linear Inequalities

Let

a, b, a<b

and c represent real numbers and assume that

Then, if a 1.

(or a > b) < b,

and

a+c<b+c

ac<bc

If any real number is added to or subtracted from both sides of an inequality, the sense of the inequality remains unchanged. 2. If

c is a positive real number, b ac < bc and a < c . c c is a negative real number, b ac > bc and a > c . c

then if

a < b,

If both sides of an inequality are multiplied or divided by the same positive number the sense of the inequality remains unchanged. 3. If then if

a < b,

If both sides of an inequality are multiplied or divided by the same

sign must be reversed

negative number, the inequality

(change direction) in order for the resulting inequality to be equivalent to

the original inequality. (See problem 4 in the next set of examples.) For example, consider the inequality

3 < 7.

Example 5.47
For

3 < 7, if 8 is added 3 + 8 < 7 + 8. 11 < 15

to both sides, we get

True

Example 5.48
For

3 < 7, if 8 is subtracted 3 8 < 7 8. 5 < 1

True

from both sides, we get

Example 5.49
For

3 < 7,

if both sides are multiplied by 8 (a positive number), we get

8 (3) < 8 (7) 24 < 56

True

Example 5.50
For

3 < 7, if both sides (8) 3 > (8) 7 24 > 56

True

are multiplied by

(a negative number), we get

Notice the change in direction of the inequality sign.

If we had forgotten to reverse the direction of the inequality sign we would have obtained the incorrect statement24

< 56.

Example 5.51
For

3 < 7,
3 8

if both sides are divided by 8 (a positive number), we get True

<

7 8

Example 5.52
For

3 < 7,
3 8

if both sides are divided by

>

7 8

True

8 (a (since .375 .875)

negative number), we get

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5.7.7 Sample Set B

Solve the following linear inequalities. Draw a number line and place a point at each solution.

Example 5.53
3x > 15 x>5
Thus, all numbers strictly greater than 5 are solutions to the inequality Divide both sides by 3. The 3 is a positive number, so we need not reverse the sense of the inequality.

3x > 15.

Example 5.54
2y 1 16 2y 17 y
17 2
Add 1 to both sides. Divide both sides by 2.

Example 5.55
8x + 5 < 14 8x < 9 x>
9 8
Subtract 5 from both sides. Divide both sides by

8. We must reverse the sense of the inequality

since we are dividing by a negative number.

Example 5.56
5 3 (y + 2) < 6y 10 5 3y 6 < 6y 10 3y 1 < 6y 10 9y < 9 y>1

Example 5.57
2z+7 4

Multiply by

2z + 7 24 2z 17 z
17 2

Notice the change in the sense of the inequality.

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5.7.8 Practice Set B

Solve the following linear inequalities.

Exercise 5.290
y65

(Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.)

Exercise 5.291
x+4>9

Exercise 5.292
4x 1 15

Exercise 5.293
5y + 16 7

Exercise 5.294
7 (4s 3) < 2s + 8

Exercise 5.295
5 (1 4h) + 4 < (1 h) 2 + 6

Exercise 5.296
18 4 (2x 3) 9x

Exercise 5.297 Exercise 5.298 Exercise 5.299

x
2 3 7z+10 12 3b 16 4

< 1
5 6

5.7.9 Compound Inequalities

Compound Inequality
Another type of inequality is the

compound inequality.
x,"

A compound inequality is of the form:

a<x<b
There are actually two statements here. The rst statement is

a < x.

The next statement is

x < b.

When we read this statement we say "a is less than compound inequality

then continue saying "and

is less than

b."

x is between the numbers a and b. The a < x < b indicates "betweenness." Without changing the meaning, the statement a < x can be read x > a. (Surely, if the number a is less than the number x, the number x must be greater than the number a.) Thus, we can read a < x < b as "x is greater than a and at the same time is less than b." For example:
Just by looking at the inequality we can see that the number 1.

4 < x < 9.
The letter

is some number strictly between 4 and 9. Hence,

is greater than 4 and, at the same

time, less than 9. The numbers 4 and 9 are not included so we use open circles at these points.

2.

2 < z < 0. The z stands 1<x+6<8

for some number between

and 0. Hence,

is greater than

but also less than 0.

3.

The expression

x+6

represents some number strictly between 1 and 8. Hence,

x+6

represents some

number strictly greater than 1, but less than 8.

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4.

1 5x2 7. 4 6 9 5x2 represents some number between and including The term 6 1 number greater than or equal to 4 to but less than or equal to

1 7 5x2 represents some 4 and 9 . Hence, 6 7 . 9

x + 6 is between 1 and 8. x = 1, the statement is true since 1 < 1 + 6 < 8. However, if x = 4.9, the statement is false since 1 < 4.9 + 6 < 8 is clearly not true. The rst of the inequalities is satised since 1 is less than 10.9, but the second inequality is not satised since 10.9 is
Consider problem 3 above, The statement says that the quantity This statement will be true for only certain values of

1 < x + 6 < 8.

x.

For example, if

not less than 8. We would like to know for exactly which values of rather than just the two parts in a regular inequality.

the statement

1 < x+6 < 8

is true. We proceed

by using the properties discussed earlier in this section, but now we must apply the rules to all

three parts

5.7.10 Sample Set C

Example 5.58
Solve

1 < x + 6 < 8. 16<x+66<86

Subtract 6 from all three parts.

5 < x < 2 Thus, if x is any

number strictly between

and 2, the statement

1<x+6<8

will be true.

Example 5.59
Solve

3 <

3 (5)

2x7 < 8. 5 2x7 < 5 (5) <

8 (5)

Multiply each part by 5. Add 7 to all three parts. Divide all three parts by

15 < 2x 7 < 40 8 < 2x < 47 4>x> 47 2

47 2

2.

Remember to reverse the direction of the inequality signs.

<x<4 x

It is customary (but not necessary) to write the inequality so that inequality arrows point to the left.

Thus, if

is any number between

47 2

and 4, the original inequality will be satised.

5.7.11 Practice Set C

Find the values of

that satisfy the given continued inequality.

Exercise 5.300
4 < x 5 < 12

(Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.)

Exercise 5.301
3 < 7y + 1 < 18

Exercise 5.302
0 1 6x 7

Exercise 5.303
5
2x+1 3

10

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Exercise 5.304
9<

Exercise 5.305
Does

4x+5 2

(Solution on p. 345.) (Solution on p. 345.)

have a solution?

< 14

4<x< 1

5.7.12 Exercises
For the following problems, solve the inequalities.

Exercise 5.306
x + 7 < 12

(Solution on p. 345.)

Exercise 5.307
y58

Exercise 5.308
y + 19 2

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.309
x 5 > 16

Exercise 5.310
3x 7 8

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.311
9y 12 6

Exercise 5.312
2z + 8 < 7

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.313
4x 14 > 21

Exercise 5.314
5x 20

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.315
8x < 40

Exercise 5.316
7z < 77

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.317
3y > 39

Exercise 5.318 Exercise 5.319 Exercise 5.320 Exercise 5.321 Exercise 5.322 Exercise 5.323
5y 4 10x 3 5y 2 2x 9 y 7 x 4

(Solution on p. 346.)

12 >3
(Solution on p. 346.)

4 15
(Solution on p. 346.)

4 <8

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Exercise 5.324 Exercise 5.325 Exercise 5.326 Exercise 5.327 Exercise 5.328 Exercise 5.329
3x + 7 5
21y 8 14y 3 8x 5 6a 7 12b 5

(Solution on p. 346.)

< 24 24
(Solution on p. 346.)

>6 18
(Solution on p. 346.)

< 2

Exercise 5.330
7y + 10 4

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.331
6x 11 < 31

Exercise 5.332
3x 15 30

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.333
2y +

Exercise 5.334
5 (2x 5) 15

4 3

2 3

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.335
4 (x + 1) > 12

Exercise 5.336
6 (3x 7) 48

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.337
3 (x + 3) > 27

Exercise 5.338
4 (y + 3) > 0

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.339
7 (x 77) 0

Exercise 5.340
2x 1 < x + 5

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.341
6y + 12 5y 1

Exercise 5.342
3x + 2 2x 5

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.343
4x + 5 > 5x 11

Exercise 5.344
3x 12 7x + 4

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.345
2x 7 > 5x

Exercise 5.346
x 4 > 3x + 12

(Solution on p. 346.)

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Exercise 5.347
3x4

Exercise 5.348
5 y 14

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.349
2 4x 3 + x

Exercise 5.350
3 [4 + 5 (x + 1)] < 3

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.351
2 [6 + 2 (3x 7)] 4

Exercise 5.352
7 [3 4 (x 1)] 91

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.353
2 (4x 1) < 3 (5x + 8)

Exercise 5.354
5 (3x 2) > 3 (x 15) + 1

(Solution on p. 346.)

Exercise 5.355
.0091x 2.885x 12.014

Exercise 5.356 Exercise 5.357

(Solution on p. 346.)

What numbers satisfy the condition: twice a number plus one is greater than negative three?

What numbers satisfy the condition: eight more than three times a number is less than or equal to fourteen?

Exercise 5.358
is less than twenty-four. smallest possible value for either number?

(Solution on p. 347.)
What are the largest possible values for the two numbers? Is there a

One number is ve times larger than another number. The dierence between these two numbers

Exercise 5.359
The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying the length of the rectangle by the width of the rectangle. If the length of a rectangle is 8 feet, what is the largest possible measure for the width if it must be an integer (positive whole number) and the area must be less than 48 square feet?

5.7.13 Exercises for Review

Exercise 5.360 5 (Section 2.7) Simplify x2 y 3 z 2 . Exercise 5.361 (Section 3.3) Simplify [ (| 8|)]. Exercise 5.362 (Section 4.6) Find the product. (2x 7) (x + 4). Exercise 5.363 (Section 5.6) Twenty-ve percent of a number is 12.32. Exercise 5.364 (Section 5.6) The perimeter of a triangle is 40 inches.
exactly twice the length of the base, how long is each leg?

(Solution on p. 347.)

(Solution on p. 347.)

What is the number?

(Solution on p. 347.)
If the length of each of the two legs is

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5.8 Linear Equations in Two Variables

5.8.1 Overview

Solutions to Linear Equations in Two Variables Ordered Pairs as Solutions

5.8.2 Solutions to Linear Equations in Two Variables

Solution to an Equation in Two Variables
We have discovered that an equation is a mathematical way of expressing the relationship of equality between quantities. If the relationship is between two quantities, the equation will contain two variables. We say that an equation in two variables has a solution if an ordered some solutions to the equation 1. 2. 3. 4.

pair

of values can be found such that when these

two values are substituted into the equation a true statement results. This is illustrated when we observe

y = 2x + 5.

x = 4, y = 13; x = 1, y = 7; x = 0, y = 5; x = 6, y = 7;

= 2 (4) + 5 is true. = 2 (1) + 5 is true. since 5 = 2 (0) + 5 is true. since 7 = 2 (6) + 5 is true.
since 7

since 13

5.8.3 Ordered Pairs as Solutions

It is important to keep in mind that a solution to a linear equation in two variables is an ordered pair of values, one value for each variable. A solution is not completely known until the values of are specied.

both

variables

Independent and Dependent Variables

independent variable. Any variable whose value is determined once the other value or values have been assigned is said to be a dependent variable. If, in a linear equation, the independent variable is x and the dependent
Recall that, in an equation, any variable whose value can be freely assigned is said to be an variable is

y,

and a solution to the equation is

x=a

and

y = b,

the solution is written as the

Ordered Pair In an ordered pair, (a, b),

second component,

ORDERED PAIR

(a, b)
the rst component,

a,

gives the value of the independent variable, and the

b,

gives the value of the dependent variable.

We can use ordered pairs to show some solutions to the equation

y = 6x 7.

Example 5.60
(0, 7). If x = 0
8 This
and

y = 7,

we get a true statement upon substitution and computataion.

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y 7 7

= =

6x 7 6 (0) 7
Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

= 7

Example 5.61
If

(8, 41). x=8

and

y = 41,

we get a true statement upon substitution and computataion.

y 41 41 41

= = = =

6x 7 6 (8) 7 48 7 41
Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Example 5.62
(4, 31). If x = 4 and y = 31,
we get a true statement upon substitution and computataion.

y 31 31 31

= = = =

6x 7 6 (4) 7 24 7 31
Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

These are only three of the inntely many solutions to this equation.

5.8.4 Sample Set A

Find a solution to each of the following linear equations in two variables and write the solution as an ordered pair.

Example 5.63
y = 3x 6,
if x

=1 x,
compute, and solve for

Substitute 1 for

y.

y = 3 (1) 6 =36 = 3
Hence, one solution is

(1, 3).

Example 5.64
y = 15 4x,
Substitute

= 10 10 for x, y = 15 4 (10)
if x

compute, and solve for

y.

= 15 + 40 = 55
Hence, one solution is

(10, 55).

Example 5.65
b = 9a + 21,
if a

=2

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Substitute 2 for

a, b = 9 (2) + 21 = 18 + 21 =3

compute, and solve for

b.

Hence, one solution is

(2, 3).

Example 5.66
5x 2y = 1,
if x Substitute 0 for

5 (0) 2y 0 2y 2y y

=0 x, compute, = 1 = = = 1 1
1 2

and solve for

y.

Hence, one solution is

0,

1 2 .

5.8.5 Practice Set A

Find a solution to each of the following linear equations in two variables and write the solution as an ordered pair.

Exercise 5.365
y = 7x 20,
if x

(Solution on p. 347.)

=3
(Solution on p. 347.)

Exercise 5.366
m = 6n + 1, b = 3a 7,
if a if n

=2
(Solution on p. 347.) (Solution on p. 347.)
if x

Exercise 5.367
=0 = 8

Exercise 5.368
10x 5y 20 = 0,

Exercise 5.369
3a + 2b + 6 = 0,
if a

(Solution on p. 347.)

= 1

5.8.6 Exercises
For the following problems, solve the linear equations in two variables.

Exercise 5.370
y = 8x + 14, y = 2x + 1, y = 5x + 6, x + y = 7,
if x

(Solution on p. 347.)

=1 =0
(Solution on p. 347.)

Exercise 5.371
if x

Exercise 5.372
if x

=4

Exercise 5.373
if x

=8
(Solution on p. 347.)

Exercise 5.374
3x + 4y = 0,
if x

= 3

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Exercise 5.375
2x + y = 1,
if x

=
if x

Exercise 5.376
5x 3y + 1 = 0,

1 2

(Solution on p. 347.)

= 6

Exercise 5.377
4x 4y = 4, 2x + 6y = 1, x y = 0, y = x,
if x if y

=7
(Solution on p. 347.)

Exercise 5.378
if y

=0 =
14 3

Exercise 5.379
if y

Exercise 5.380
=1
if x

(Solution on p. 347.)

Exercise 5.381
x + y = 0, y+
3 4

=0
(Solution on p. 347.)
9 4

Exercise 5.382
= x,
if x

Exercise 5.383
y + 17 = x,
if x

= 12
(Solution on p. 347.)
if x

Exercise 5.384
20y + 14x = 1, =8

Exercise 5.385 Exercise 5.386 Exercise 5.387

y + 7 x = 0,
if x

3 5y

1 + 4x = 1, 2

if x

= 3
(Solution on p. 347.)

1 5x

+ y = 9,

if y

= 1 =
(Solution on p. 347.)
if x

Exercise 5.388
2x + 31y 3 = 0, =a = 4231

Exercise 5.389
436x + 189y = 881,
if x

Exercise 5.390
y = 6 (x 7) ,
if x

(Solution on p. 347.)

=2 = 1
(Solution on p. 347.)

Exercise 5.391
y = 2 (4x + 5) ,
if x

Exercise 5.392
5y = 9 (x 3) ,
if x

=2 = 3
(Solution on p. 347.)

Exercise 5.393
3y = 4 (4x + 1) ,
if x

Exercise 5.394
2y = 3 (2x 5) ,
if x

=6 =0
(Solution on p. 347.)

Exercise 5.395
8y = 7 (8x + 2) ,
if x

Exercise 5.396
b = 4a 12,
if a

= 7

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Exercise 5.397
b = 5a + 21,
if a

= 9
(Solution on p. 347.)

Exercise 5.398
4b 6 = 2a + 1,
if a

=0
if n

Exercise 5.399
5m + 11 = n + 1, =4
(Solution on p. 348.)
if s

Exercise 5.400
3 (t + 2) = 4 (s 9) , =1 =5

Exercise 5.401
7 (t 6) = 10 (2 s) ,
if s

Exercise 5.402
y = 0x + 5,
if x

(Solution on p. 348.)

=1 = 7
(Solution on p. 348.)

Exercise 5.403
2y = 0x 11, y = 0x + 10, 5y = 0x 1,
if x

Exercise 5.404
if x

=3 =0
(Solution on p. 348.)
if x

Exercise 5.405
if x

Exercise 5.406
y = 0 (x 1) + 6, =1 = 12

Exercise 5.407
y = 0 (3x + 9) 1,
if x

5.8.6.1 Calculator Problems Exercise 5.408

produces the equation

(Solution on p. 348.)

An examination of the winning speeds in the Indianapolis 500 automobile race from 1961 to 1970

y = 1.93x + 137.60,

where

is the number of years from 1960 and

is the

winning speed. Statistical methods were used to obtain the equation, and, for a given year, the equation gives only the approximate winning speed. Use the equation the approximate winning speed in a. 1965 b. 1970 c. 1986 d. 1990

y = 1.93x + 137.60

to nd

Exercise 5.409
In electricity theory, Ohm's law relates electrical current to voltage by the equation where

y = 0.00082x,

is the voltage in volts and

is the current in amperes.

This equation was found by

statistical methods and for a given voltage yields only an approximate value for the current. Use the equation a. 6 volts b. 10 volts

y = 0.00082x

to nd the approximate current for a voltage of

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Exercise 5.410
expressing the approximate number of actual sinkings,

(Solution on p. 348.)

Statistical methods have been used to obtain a relationship between the actual and reported number of German submarines sunk each month by the U.S. Navy in World War II. The equation

y,

for a given number of reported sinkings,

x,

is

y = 1.04x + 0.76.

Find the approximate number of actual sinkings of German submarines if

the reported number of sinkings is a. 4 b. 9 c. 10

Exercise 5.411
Statistical methods have been used to obtain a relationship between the heart weight (in milligrams) and the body weight (in milligrams) of 10-month-old diabetic ospring of crossbred male mice. The equation expressing the approximate body weight for a given heart weight is Find the approximate body weight for a heart weight of a. 210 mg b. 245 mg

y = 0.213x 4.44.

Exercise 5.412
Statistical methods have been used to produce the equation gives the approximate red blood cell count (in millions) of a volume (in millimeters), a. 40 mm b. 42 mm

(Solution on p. 348.)

y = 0.176x 0.64. This equation dog's blood, y , for a given packed cell

x.

Find the approximate red blood cell count for a packed cell volume of

Exercise 5.413
An industrial machine can run at dierent speeds. The machine also produces defective items, and the number of defective items it produces appears to be related to the speed at which the machine is running. Statistical methods found that the equation the approximate number of defective items,

y,

for a given machine speed,

y = 0.73x 0.86 is able to give x. Use this equation to

nd the approximate number of defective items for a machine speed of a. 9 b. 12

Exercise 5.414
over a period of time, the equation test score and

(Solution on p. 348.)

A computer company has found, using statistical techniques, that there is a relationship between the aptitude test scores of assembly line workers and their productivity. Using data accumulated

y = 0.89x 41.78

was derived. The

represents an aptitude

the approximate corresponding number of items assembled per hour. Estimate the

number of items produced by a worker with an aptitude score of a. 80 b. 95

Exercise 5.415
Chemists, making use of statistical techniques, have been able to express the approximate weight of potassium bromide,

W,

that will dissolve in 100 grams of water at

degrees centigrade. The

equation expressing this relationship is

W = 0.52T +54.2.

Use this equation to predict the potassium

bromide weight that will dissolve in 100 grams of water that is heated to a temperature of a. 70 degrees centigrade

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b. 95 degrees centigrade

Exercise 5.416
the demand for a product and its price by using statistical techniques.

(Solution on p. 348.)
The department found,

The marketing department at a large company has been able to express the relationship between by analyzing studies done in six dierent market areas, that the equation giving the approximate demand for a product (in thousands of units) for a particular price (in cents) is Find the approximate number of units demanded when the price is a. b.

y = 14.15x+257.11.

$0.12 $0.15

Exercise 5.417
The management of a speed-reading program claims that the approximate speed gain (in words

G, is related to the number of weeks spent in its program, W , is given by the equation G = 26.68W 7.44. Predict the approximate speed gain for a student who has spent
per minute), a. 3 weeks in the program b. 10 weeks in the program

5.8.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 5.418 (Section 4.6) Find the product. (4x 1) (3x + 5). Exercise 5.419 (Section 4.7) Find the product. (5x + 2) (5x 2). Exercise 5.420 (Section 5.5) Solve the equation 6 [2 (x 4) + 1] = 3 [2 (x 7)]. Exercise 5.421 (Section 5.7) Solve the inequality 3a (a 5) a + 10. Exercise 5.422 (Section 5.7) Solve the compound inequality 1 < 4y + 11 < 27.
(Solution on p. 348.)

(Solution on p. 348.)

(Solution on p. 348.)

5.9 Summary of Key Concepts9

5.9.1 Summary of Key Concepts
Identity (Section 5.2)
An equation that is true for all acceptable values of the variable is called identity.

identity. x + 3 = x + 3

is an

Contradiction (Section 5.2) Contradictions are equations

x+1=x
is a contradiction.

that are never true regardless of the value substituted for the variable.

Conditional Equation (Section 5.2)

An equation whose truth is conditional upon the value selected for the variable is called a

equation.
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Solutions and Solving an Equation (Section 5.2)

The collection of values that make an equation true are called the

solved when all its solutions have been found. Equivalent Equations (Section 5.2, Section 5.3)
is said to be to

solutions

of the equation. An equation

Equations that have precisely the same collection of solutions are called

An equivalent equation can be obtained from a particular equation by applying the

both sides of the equation, that is,

1. adding or subtracting the 2. multiplying or dividing

equivalent equations. same binary operation

same number to or from both sides of that particular equation. both sides of that particular equation by the same non-zero number.

Literal Equation (Section 5.2) A literal equation is an equation that is composed of more than one variable. Recognizing an Identity (Section 5.4)
If, when solving an equation, all the variables are eliminated and a true statement results, the equation is

identity. Recognizing a Contradiction (Section 5.4)

an

contradiction. Translating from Verbal to Mathematical Expressions (Section 5.5)

symbols.

If, when solving an equation, all the variables are eliminated and a false statement results, the equation is a

When solving word problems it is absolutely necessary to know how certain words translate into mathematical

Five-Step Method for Solving Word Problems (Section 5.6)

1. Let

(or some other letter) represent the unknown quantity.

2. Translate the words to mathematics and form an equation. A diagram may be helpful. 3. Solve the equation. 4. Check the solution by substituting the result into the original statement of the problem. 5. Write a conclusion.

Linear Inequality (Section 5.7) A linear inequality is a mathematical

another linear expression.

statement that one linear expression is greater than or less than

Inequality Notation (Section 5.7)

> <
Strictly greater than Strictly less than Greater than or equal to Less than equal to

Compound Inequality (Section 5.7)

An inequality of the form

a<x<b
is called a

compound inequality. Solution to an Equation in Two Variables and Ordered Pairs (Section 5.8)
A pair of values that when substituted into an equation in two variables produces a true statement is called a solution to the equation in two variables. These values are commonly written as an

ordered pair.

The

expression

(a, b)

is an ordered pair. In an ordered pair, the independent variable is written rst and the

dependent variable is written second.

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5.10 Exercise Supplement 10

5.10.1 Exercise Supplement
5.10.1.1 Solving Equations (Section 5.2) - Further Techniques in Equation Solving (Section 5.4)
Solve the equations for the following problems.

Exercise 5.423
y + 3 = 11

(Solution on p. 348.)

Exercise 5.424
a7=4

Exercise 5.425
r 1 = 16

(Solution on p. 348.)

Exercise 5.426
a+2=0

Exercise 5.427
x + 6 = 4

(Solution on p. 348.)

Exercise 5.428
x 5 = 6

Exercise 5.429
x+8=8

(Solution on p. 348.)

Exercise 5.430
y4=4

Exercise 5.431
2x = 32

(Solution on p. 348.)

Exercise 5.432
4x = 24

Exercise 5.433
3r = 12

(Solution on p. 348.)

Exercise 5.434
6m = 30

Exercise 5.435
5x = 30

(Solution on p. 348.)

Exercise 5.436
8y = 72

Exercise 5.437
x = 6

(Solution on p. 348.)

Exercise 5.438
y = 10

Exercise 5.439
3x + 7 = 19

(Solution on p. 348.)

Exercise 5.440
6x 1 = 29

Exercise 5.441
4x + 2 = 2
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(Solution on p. 349.)

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Exercise 5.442
6x 5 = 29

Exercise 5.443
8x + 6 = 10

(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.444
9a + 5 = 22

Exercise 5.445 Exercise 5.446 Exercise 5.447 Exercise 5.448 Exercise 5.449 Exercise 5.450 Exercise 5.451 Exercise 5.452 Exercise 5.453 Exercise 5.454 Exercise 5.455 Exercise 5.456 Exercise 5.457 Exercise 5.458 Exercise 5.459 Exercise 5.460 Exercise 5.461 Exercise 5.462 Exercise 5.463
4 (x + 2) = 20
y21 8 4x3 6 6x1 7 3r+2 5 3x 4 x 7 m 5 c 2 9x 7 6a 5 r 4 4y 5 3a 4 c 6 a 3 y 9 b 5 m 6

(Solution on p. 349.)

+4=8 2=5
(Solution on p. 349.)

= 54 = 17
(Solution on p. 349.)

= 15 =9
(Solution on p. 349.)

= 12

=7
(Solution on p. 349.)

= 11 =6
(Solution on p. 349.)

8=0 + 4 = 1
(Solution on p. 349.)

15 = 11 + 2 = 14
(Solution on p. 349.)

= 1 = 3
(Solution on p. 349.)

+ 2 = 6 = 3
(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.464
2 (a 3) = 16

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Exercise 5.465
7 (2a 1) = 63

(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.466
3x + 7 = 5x 21

Exercise 5.467
(8r + 1) = 33

(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.468
Solve I

= prt for t. Find the value of t when I = 3500, P = 3000, = LW

for W. Find the value of W when A

and r

= 0.05.
(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.469
Solve A

= 26 and L = 2.

Exercise 5.470
Solve p

= mv for m. Find the value of m when p = 4240 and v = 260.

(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.471
Solve P

= R C for R. Find the value of R when P = 480 and C = 210. =

nRT V for n.

Exercise 5.472
Solve P Solve y

Exercise 5.473 Exercise 5.474

Solve 3y

(Solution on p. 349.)

= 5x + 8 for x. 6x = 12 for y.
(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.475
Solve 4y

+ 2x + 8 = 0 for y.
4m+6 for m. 7

Exercise 5.476
Solve k

= =

Exercise 5.477
Solve t

(Solution on p. 349.)

10a3b for b. 2c

5.10.1.2 Application I - Translating from Verbal to Mathetical Expressions (Section 5.5)

For the following problems, translate the phrases or sentences to mathematical expressions or equations.

Exercise 5.478
A quantity less eight.

Exercise 5.479
A number, times four plus seven.

(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.480
Negative ten minus some number.

Exercise 5.481
Two fths of a number minus ve.

(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.482
One seventh of a number plus two ninths of the number.

Exercise 5.483
Three times a number is forty.

(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.484
Twice a quantity plus nine is equal to the quantity plus sixty.

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Exercise 5.485 Exercise 5.486

(Solution on p. 349.)

Four times a number minus ve is divided by seven. The result is ten more than the number.

A number is added to itself ve times, and that result is multiplied by eight. The entire result is twelve.

Exercise 5.487
A number multiplied by eleven more than itself is six.

(Solution on p. 349.)

Exercise 5.488
A quantity less three is divided by two more than the quantity itself. The result is one less than the original quantity.

Exercise 5.489
result is negative one.

(Solution on p. 349.)

A number is divided by twice the number, and eight times the number is added to that result. The

Exercise 5.490
An unknown quantity is decreased by six. This result is then divided by twenty. Ten is subtracted from this result and negative two is obtained.

Exercise 5.491
One less than some number is divided by ve times the number. number.

(Solution on p. 350.)
The result is the cube of the

Exercise 5.492
Nine less than some number is multiplied by the number less nine. The result is the square of six times the number.

5.10.1.3 Application II - Solving Problems (Section 5.6)

For the following problems, nd the solution.

Exercise 5.493 Exercise 5.494

The perimeter of a square is 44 inches. Find the length of a side.

(Solution on p. 350.)

This year an item costs $106, an increase of $10 over last year's price. What was last year's price?

Exercise 5.495
Nine percent of a number is 77.4. What is the number?

(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.496
Two consecutive integers sum to 63. What are they?

Exercise 5.497
Four consecutive odd integers add to 56. What are they?

(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.498
If twenty-one is subtracted from some number and that result is multiplied by two, the result is thirty-eight. What is the number?

Exercise 5.499
If 37% more of a quantity is 159.1, what is the quantit?

(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.500
A statistician is collecting data to help her estimate the number of pickpockets in a certain city. She needs 108 pieces of data and is

3 4 done. How many pieces of data has she collected?

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Exercise 5.501
The statistician in problem 78 is eight pieces of data short of being data has she collected?

(Solution on p. 350.)
5 6 done. How many pieces of

Exercise 5.502
A television commercial advertises that a certain type of light bulb will last, on the average, 200 hours longer than three times the life of another type of bulb. claim to be valid? If consumer tests show that the advertised bulb lasts 4700 hours, how many hours must the other type of bulb last for the advertiser's

5.10.1.4 Linear inequalities in One Variable (Section 5.7)

Solve the inequalities for the following problems.

Exercise 5.503
y + 3 < 15

(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.504
x 6 12

Exercise 5.505
4x + 3 > 23

(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.506
5x 14 < 1

Exercise 5.507
6a 6 27

(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.508
2y 14

Exercise 5.509
8a 88

(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.510 Exercise 5.511 Exercise 5.512 Exercise 5.513 Exercise 5.514
4c + 3 5
16c 3 2a 7 b 3 x 7

> 2
(Solution on p. 350.)

4 <6
(Solution on p. 350.)

48

Exercise 5.515
11y + 4 > 15

(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.516
3 (4x 5) > 6

Exercise 5.517
7 (8x + 10) + 2 < 32

(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.518
5x + 4 7x + 16

Exercise 5.519
x 5 < 3x 11

(Solution on p. 350.)

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Exercise 5.520
4 (6x + 1) + 2 3 (x 1) + 4

Exercise 5.521
(5x + 6) + 2x 1 < 3 (1 4x) + 11

(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.522
What numbers satisfy the condition: nine less than negative four times a number is strictly greater than negative one?

5.10.1.5 Linear Equations in Two Variables (Section 5.8)

Solve the equations for the following problems.

Exercise 5.523
y = 5x + 4,
if x

(Solution on p. 350.)

= 3 = 1
(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.524
y = 10x + 11, 3a + 2b = 14,
if x

Exercise 5.525
if b

=4 =8
(Solution on p. 350.)
if s

Exercise 5.526
4m + 2k = 30,
if m

Exercise 5.527
4r + 5s = 16, =0 = 1

Exercise 5.528
y = 2 (7x 4) ,
if x

Exercise 5.529
4a + 19 = 2 (b + 6) 5,
if b

(Solution on p. 350.)

= 1

Exercise 5.530
6 (t + 8) = (a 5) ,
if a

= 10
(Solution on p. 350.)

Exercise 5.531
(a + b) = 5,
if a

= 5
if a

Exercise 5.532
a (a + 1) = 2b + 1, = 2

5.11 Prociency Exam

5.11.1 Prociency Exam
Exercise 5.533 (Section 5.2) x + 8 = 14 Exercise 5.534 (Section 5.2) 6a + 3 = 10 Exercise 5.535 (Section 5.3) 3a = 6 8
11 This

11

Solve the equations and inequalities for the following problems.

(Solution on p. 350.) (Solution on p. 350.) (Solution on p. 351.)

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Exercise 5.536 x (Section 5.4) 2 + 16 = 11 Exercise 5.537 (Section 5.3) y9 + 6 = 3 4 Exercise 5.538 (Section 5.4) 5b 8 = 7b + 12 Exercise 5.539 (Section 5.4) 3 (2a + 4) = 2 (a + 3) Exercise 5.540 (Section 5.4) 5 (y + 3) (2y 1) = 5 Exercise 5.541 (Section 5.3) (4x+35x) = 2 3 Exercise 5.542 (Section 5.4) Solve 2p 6q + 1 = 2 for p. Exercise 5.543 (Section 5.3) Solve p = nRT for T . V Exercise 5.544 (Section 5.4) Solve for Exercise 5.545 (Section 5.7) a 8 4 Exercise 5.546 (Section 5.7) 3a + 1 < 5 Exercise 5.547 (Section 5.7) 2 (a + 6) a + 11 Exercise 5.548 (Section 5.7) 4x3 > 9 3
.

(Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.)

(Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.)

Translate the phrases or sentences into mathematical expressions or equations for the following problems.

Exercise 5.549 (Section 5.5) Three added to twice a number. Exercise 5.550 (Section 5.5) Eight less than two thirds of a number. Exercise 5.551 (Section 5.5)Two more than four times a number. Exercise 5.552 (Section 5.5) A number is added to itself and this result
cubed. The result is twelve.

(Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.)

is multiplied by the original number

Exercise 5.553 (Section 5.5) A

(Solution on p. 351.)
number is decreased by ve and that result is divided by ten more than the

original number. The result is six times the original number. Solve the following problems.

Exercise 5.554 (Section 5.6) Eight percent of a number is 1.2. What is the number? Exercise 5.555 (Section 5.6) Three consecutive odd integers sum to 38. What are they?

(Solution on p. 351.) (Solution on p. 351.)

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Exercise 5.556 (Section 5.6) Five

number?

(Solution on p. 351.)
more than three times a number is strictly less than seventeen. What is the

Exercise 5.557 (Solution on p. (Section 5.8) Solve y = 8x 11 for y if x = 3, and write the solution as an ordered pair.

351.)

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 5

Solution to Exercise 5.1 (p. 279) Solution to Exercise 5.2 (p. 279) Solution to Exercise 5.3 (p. 279) Solution to Exercise 5.4 (p. 279) Solution to Exercise 5.5 (p. 279) Solution to Exercise 5.6 (p. 279) Solution to Exercise 5.7 (p. 279) Solution to Exercise 5.8 (p. 279) Solution to Exercise 5.9 (p. 279) Solution to Exercise 5.10 (p. 279) Solution to Exercise 5.11 (p. 282) Solution to Exercise 5.12 (p. 282) Solution to Exercise 5.13 (p. 282) Solution to Exercise 5.14 (p. 282) Solution to Exercise 5.15 (p. 282) Solution to Exercise 5.16 (p. 282) Solution to Exercise 5.17 (p. 282) Solution to Exercise 5.18 (p. 282)
conditional identity identity solved conditional, conditional, identity contradiction identity conditional, conditional, conditional, conditional, conditional,

x=9

y = 11 a=5

x = 36 b=3

x=0

m=2

y = 11

x = 13 m = 6 g = 8.5 f = 3d

x = 6y 1 y =x+9

Solution to Exercise 5.20 (p. 282) Solution to Exercise 5.22 (p. 283) Solution to Exercise 5.24 (p. 283) Solution to Exercise 5.26 (p. 283)
not solved not solved not solved

Solution to Exercise 5.28 (p. 283) Solution to Exercise 5.30 (p. 283) Solution to Exercise 5.32 (p. 283)
k = 9

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Solution to Exercise 5.34 (p. 283)

y = 17

Solution to Exercise 5.36 (p. 283)

x = 14

Solution to Exercise 5.38 (p. 283)

g = 287

Solution to Exercise 5.40 (p. 283)

x = 443

Solution to Exercise 5.42 (p. 283)

y = 18.059 n=4m

Solution to Exercise 5.44 (p. 284) Solution to Exercise 5.46 (p. 284)
b = a + 3c + d 2f c = 2a 3b 11
4y 4 x2

Solution to Exercise 5.48 (p. 284)

Solution to Exercise 5.50 (p. 284) Solution to Exercise 5.52 (p. 284)
9x2 6x + 1 a = 7

Solution to Exercise 5.54 (p. 287) Solution to Exercise 5.55 (p. 287) Solution to Exercise 5.56 (p. 287) Solution to Exercise 5.57 (p. 287) Solution to Exercise 5.58 (p. 287) Solution to Exercise 5.59 (p. 287) Solution to Exercise 5.60 (p. 287) Solution to Exercise 5.61 (p. 287) Solution to Exercise 5.62 (p. 288)
x = 14 x=8 m =
15pq k2

m =

4 3

y = 16 x = 0.17
24 5

(rounded to two decimal places)

k=

b = 8cd a

y = 12h

Solution to Exercise 5.64 (p. 288) Solution to Exercise 5.66 (p. 288)
x = 14

Solution to Exercise 5.68 (p. 288)

a = 16 p = 18 a = 4 x=7

Solution to Exercise 5.70 (p. 288) Solution to Exercise 5.72 (p. 288) Solution to Exercise 5.74 (p. 288)

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Solution to Exercise 5.76 (p. 288)

k = 42 x=6

Solution to Exercise 5.78 (p. 288) Solution to Exercise 5.80 (p. 288)
k = 42

Solution to Exercise 5.82 (p. 288)

x = 768

Solution to Exercise 5.84 (p. 289)

m = 56

Solution to Exercise 5.86 (p. 289)

f = 6386 k = 0.06

Solution to Exercise 5.88 (p. 289) Solution to Exercise 5.90 (p. 289)
y = 9.453 m=
10 3

Solution to Exercise 5.92 (p. 289) Solution to Exercise 5.94 (p. 289)
h= p= b=
21 8

Solution to Exercise 5.96 (p. 289) Solution to Exercise 5.98 (p. 289)
7r q 2d a

Solution to Exercise 5.100 (p. 289)

b=

Solution to Exercise 5.102 (p. 289)

t = 3p 4 =
2 3
2

15c 8

Solution to Exercise 5.104 (p. 289) Solution to Exercise 5.106 (p. 290) Solution to Exercise 5.108 (p. 290) Solution to Exercise 5.110 (p. 292) Solution to Exercise 5.111 (p. 292) Solution to Exercise 5.112 (p. 292) Solution to Exercise 5.113 (p. 292) Solution to Exercise 5.114 (p. 293) Solution to Exercise 5.115 (p. 293) Solution to Exercise 5.116 (p. 293) Solution to Exercise 5.117 (p. 293)
a=
10+5m 6
all real numbers except binomial; 3rd degree;

10, 7 7

y=4

m = 2 n= k=

43m 2

2hp14h 9

x = 11

y = 19

a = 2

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Solution to Exercise 5.118 (p. 294) Solution to Exercise 5.119 (p. 294) Solution to Exercise 5.120 (p. 294) Solution to Exercise 5.121 (p. 295) Solution to Exercise 5.122 (p. 295) Solution to Exercise 5.123 (p. 295) Solution to Exercise 5.124 (p. 295) Solution to Exercise 5.125 (p. 295)
x=5 a=7
contradiction, identity, contradiction, identity,

a = 2 y = 1 k=5

3=3

28 = 28

0=0

22 = 6

Solution to Exercise 5.127 (p. 295) Solution to Exercise 5.129 (p. 295)
y = 5

Solution to Exercise 5.131 (p. 296)

x = 3 y = 2 x = 36 y = 24

Solution to Exercise 5.133 (p. 296) Solution to Exercise 5.135 (p. 296) Solution to Exercise 5.137 (p. 296) Solution to Exercise 5.139 (p. 296)
m = 44 k = 5

Solution to Exercise 5.141 (p. 296) Solution to Exercise 5.143 (p. 296)
x = 8

Solution to Exercise 5.145 (p. 296)

k = 14 y = 5 y = 20

Solution to Exercise 5.147 (p. 296) Solution to Exercise 5.149 (p. 296) Solution to Exercise 5.151 (p. 296)
k = 1

Solution to Exercise 5.153 (p. 296)

contradiction

Solution to Exercise 5.155 (p. 297)

x = 3 x=
19 14

Solution to Exercise 5.157 (p. 297) Solution to Exercise 5.159 (p. 297)
k=3

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Solution to Exercise 5.161 (p. 297)

m=2

Solution to Exercise 5.163 (p. 297)

R = 112

Solution to Exercise 5.165 (p. 297) Solution to Exercise 5.167 (p. 297)
y= Sx 2 = F Sy 2 ; Sx 2 = 7.1604
x7 4

Solution to Exercise 5.169 (p. 297)

y=
2x+12 5 5m+h 2

Solution to Exercise 5.171 (p. 297)

n=

Solution to Exercise 5.173 (p. 297) Solution to Exercise 5.175 (p. 298)
(x + 3) (x 2) 4x2 4x + 1 x=
15 4 3 7

Solution to Exercise 5.177 (p. 298) Solution to Exercise 5.179 (p. 298) Solution to Exercise 5.180 (p. 300) Solution to Exercise 5.181 (p. 300) Solution to Exercise 5.182 (p. 300) Solution to Exercise 5.183 (p. 300) Solution to Exercise 5.184 (p. 300) Solution to Exercise 5.185 (p. 300) Solution to Exercise 5.186 (p. 301) Solution to Exercise 5.187 (p. 301) Solution to Exercise 5.188 (p. 301) Solution to Exercise 5.189 (p. 301) Solution to Exercise 5.190 (p. 301) Solution to Exercise 5.191 (p. 301) Solution to Exercise 5.192 (p. 301)
a4 b+7 11 x = x 5 x 52
x5 2x+3 x 2+x x 16 x 3

11 + x 9x

x 20

4x = 32 =6

10x = 8 + 5x +1=5

7 (2 + x) = 21 =0

= 17

Solution to Exercise 5.194 (p. 301) Solution to Exercise 5.196 (p. 302)
5 + c

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Solution to Exercise 5.198 (p. 302)

2d + 14
1 3

Solution to Exercise 5.200 (p. 302) Solution to Exercise 5.202 (p. 302) Solution to Exercise 5.204 (p. 302) Solution to Exercise 5.206 (p. 302) Solution to Exercise 5.208 (p. 302)
k 25 = 3.019
m 4 4 9f

= 21

3g = 2g + 9

2h + 6 = 30

Solution to Exercise 5.210 (p. 302) Solution to Exercise 5.212 (p. 302) Solution to Exercise 5.214 (p. 302)
x = x + 4x
Q+7 2
r+r 3

= 68

n 10

=n1

Solution to Exercise 5.216 (p. 302) Solution to Exercise 5.218 (p. 303) Solution to Exercise 5.220 (p. 303) Solution to Exercise 5.222 (p. 303) Solution to Exercise 5.224 (p. 303) Solution to Exercise 5.226 (p. 303) Solution to Exercise 5.228 (p. 303)
7y + 2y = 90
(z+16)13 6z x11 15 w+6 2 v 10 20 8x 5 s+6 3

= 22

= 15

= 14

+1=9

+ 4 = 24

+ 5 = 43

Solution to Exercise 5.230 (p. 303) Solution to Exercise 5.232 (p. 303) Solution to Exercise 5.234 (p. 303)
n5 1=5 = 59

Solution to Exercise 5.236 (p. 303)

m1

Solution to Exercise 5.238 (p. 303)

p8=3
23 2n2

Solution to Exercise 5.240 (p. 304) Solution to Exercise 5.242 (p. 304)
graph

= 34

Solution to Exercise 5.244 (p. 304)

|a| = { a, if a 0 a, if a < 0

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Solution to Exercise 5.246 (p. 304)

x=3

Solution to Exercise 5.247 (p. 305) Solution to Exercise 5.248 (p. 306) Solution to Exercise 5.249 (p. 306) Solution to Exercise 5.250 (p. 307) Solution to Exercise 5.251 (p. 308) Solution to Exercise 5.252 (p. 308)
Step 1: Let The two numbers are 248 and 250. Garden A produces 87 pounds of vegetables. The number is 450. The length of a side is 18 inches. Last year's price was

$19

= the unknown quantity.

Step 2: The equation is

x 18 = 52.

Step 3: (Solve the equation.) Add 18 to each side.

x 18 + 18 = 52 + 18 x = 70
Step 4: (Check)

70 18 = 52;

True.

Step 5: The number is 70. Step 5: The number is 30.

Solution to Exercise 5.254 (p. 308) Solution to Exercise 5.256 (p. 309)
Step 5: The original quantity is 29.

Solution to Exercise 5.258 (p. 309)

Step 5: Last year's output was 50 items.

Solution to Exercise 5.260 (p. 309)

Step 5: A proton weighs 4923.16 units.

Solution to Exercise 5.262 (p. 310)

Step 5: The radius of the earth is 6378 km.

Solution to Exercise 5.264 (p. 310) Solution to Exercise 5.266 (p. 311) Solution to Exercise 5.268 (p. 311)
Step 5: Each beaker will hold 263 Step 5: The unknown number is 26. Step 5: The unknown number is 21. Step 5: The unknown number is

Step 5: The length of the shorter piece is 3 feet, and the length of the longer piece is 9 feet. Step 5: The statistician has collected 260 pieces of data.

Solution to Exercise 5.270 (p. 312) Solution to Exercise 5.272 (p. 312) Solution to Exercise 5.274 (p. 312) Solution to Exercise 5.276 (p. 312)
41 3 .

1 3 ml of chloride solution.

Step 5: One unknown number is 6; the other is 21.

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Solution to Exercise 5.278 (p. 312)

Step 5: The unknown number is

Solution to Exercise 5.280 (p. 312)

Step 5: The age of D is 3 months; C is 6 months; B is 36 months; A is 144 months.

245 41 .

Solution to Exercise 5.282 (p. 312)

Step 5: The rst integer is 11; second is 12; third is 13.

Solution to Exercise 5.284 (p. 312) (a) Step 5: The time passed in space is 0.62 days.

(b) Step 5: 9.3 years have passed on the spacecraft. (c) Step 5: 96.77 years have passed on the earth. (d) Step 5: Earth year when she returns will be 2387. Solution to Exercise 5.286 (p. 313)
conditional

Solution to Exercise 5.288 (p. 313)

x = 2

Solution to Exercise 5.290 (p. 317) Solution to Exercise 5.291 (p. 317) Solution to Exercise 5.292 (p. 317) Solution to Exercise 5.293 (p. 317) Solution to Exercise 5.294 (p. 317) Solution to Exercise 5.295 (p. 317) Solution to Exercise 5.296 (p. 317) Solution to Exercise 5.297 (p. 317) Solution to Exercise 5.298 (p. 317) Solution to Exercise 5.299 (p. 317) Solution to Exercise 5.300 (p. 318) Solution to Exercise 5.301 (p. 318) Solution to Exercise 5.302 (p. 318) Solution to Exercise 5.303 (p. 318) Solution to Exercise 5.304 (p. 318) Solution to Exercise 5.305 (p. 319)
no

y 11 x>5 x4 y s<
9 5

29 2

h>

1 18

x 30 b
64 3

z< x

2 7

3 2

9 < x < 17

4 < y < 7 1 x 8 x
23 4

17 7

1 6

29 2

<x<

33 4

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Solution to Exercise 5.306 (p. 319)

x<5

Solution to Exercise 5.308 (p. 319)

y 17 x3

Solution to Exercise 5.310 (p. 319) Solution to Exercise 5.312 (p. 319)
z<
1 2

Solution to Exercise 5.314 (p. 319)

x 4

Solution to Exercise 5.316 (p. 319)

z > 11 x 48 x 18 x
6 5

Solution to Exercise 5.318 (p. 319) Solution to Exercise 5.320 (p. 319) Solution to Exercise 5.322 (p. 319) Solution to Exercise 5.324 (p. 319)
b > 10 x< y>
16 21

Solution to Exercise 5.326 (p. 320) Solution to Exercise 5.328 (p. 320) Solution to Exercise 5.330 (p. 320)
y2
15 4

Solution to Exercise 5.332 (p. 320)

x 15 x4 x5

Solution to Exercise 5.334 (p. 320) Solution to Exercise 5.336 (p. 320) Solution to Exercise 5.338 (p. 320)
y < 3 x<6

Solution to Exercise 5.340 (p. 320) Solution to Exercise 5.342 (p. 320)
x 7 x 4 x>8

Solution to Exercise 5.344 (p. 320) Solution to Exercise 5.346 (p. 320) Solution to Exercise 5.348 (p. 321)
y 9

Solution to Exercise 5.350 (p. 321)

x< 2 x 3

Solution to Exercise 5.352 (p. 321) Solution to Exercise 5.354 (p. 321)
x< 2

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Solution to Exercise 5.356 (p. 321)

x> 2

Solution to Exercise 5.358 (p. 321)

First number: any number strictly smaller that 6. Second number: any number strictly smaller than 30. No smallest possible value for either number. No largest possible value for either number.

Solution to Exercise 5.360 (p. 321)

x10 y 15 z 10

Solution to Exercise 5.362 (p. 321)

2x2 + x 28
16 inches

Solution to Exercise 5.364 (p. 321) Solution to Exercise 5.365 (p. 324) Solution to Exercise 5.366 (p. 324) Solution to Exercise 5.367 (p. 324) Solution to Exercise 5.368 (p. 324) Solution to Exercise 5.369 (p. 324) Solution to Exercise 5.370 (p. 324)
(1, 22) (4, 26) 3, 9 4 1,
3 2

(3, 1)

(2, 11) (0, 7)

(8, 20)

Solution to Exercise 5.372 (p. 324) Solution to Exercise 5.374 (p. 324) Solution to Exercise 5.376 (p. 325) Solution to Exercise 5.378 (p. 325) Solution to Exercise 5.380 (p. 325)
(1, 1)
9 3 4, 2 1 2, 0

6, 29 3

Solution to Exercise 5.382 (p. 325) Solution to Exercise 5.384 (p. 325) Solution to Exercise 5.386 (p. 325) Solution to Exercise 5.388 (p. 325) Solution to Exercise 5.390 (p. 325)
(2, 30) 2, 9 5 a, 32a 31 (40, 1) 8, 111 20

Solution to Exercise 5.392 (p. 325) Solution to Exercise 5.394 (p. 325) Solution to Exercise 5.396 (p. 325)
(7, 40) 6, 21 2

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Solution to Exercise 5.398 (p. 326) Solution to Exercise 5.400 (p. 326) Solution to Exercise 5.402 (p. 326)
(1, 5) 1, 38 3
7 0, 4

Solution to Exercise 5.404 (p. 326)

(3, 10) (1, 6)

Solution to Exercise 5.406 (p. 326) Solution to Exercise 5.408 (p. 326) (a) Approximately 147 mph using (5, 147.25) (b) Approximately 157 mph using (10, 156.9) (c) Approximately 188 mph using (26, 187.78) (d) Approximately 196 mph using (30, 195.5) Solution to Exercise 5.410 (p. 327) (a) Approximately 5 sinkings using (4, 4.92) (b) Approximately 10 sinkings using (9, 10.12) (c) Approximately 11 sinkings using (10, 11.16) Solution to Exercise 5.412 (p. 327) (a) Approximately 6.4 using (40, 6.4) (b) Approximately 4.752 using (42, 7.752) Solution to Exercise 5.414 (p. 327) (a) Approximately 29 items using (80, 29.42) (b) Approximately 43 items using (95, 42.77) Solution to Exercise 5.416 (p. 328) (a) Approximately 87 units using (12, 87.31) (b) Approximately 45 units using (15, 44.86) Solution to Exercise 5.418 (p. 328)
12x2 + 17x 5 x=0

Solution to Exercise 5.420 (p. 328) Solution to Exercise 5.422 (p. 328)
3 < y < 4 y=8

Solution to Exercise 5.423 (p. 330) Solution to Exercise 5.425 (p. 330)
r = 17

Solution to Exercise 5.427 (p. 330)

x = 10 x=0

Solution to Exercise 5.429 (p. 330) Solution to Exercise 5.431 (p. 330)
x = 16

Solution to Exercise 5.433 (p. 330)

r = 4 x=6

Solution to Exercise 5.435 (p. 330) Solution to Exercise 5.437 (p. 330)
x = 6

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Solution to Exercise 5.439 (p. 330)

x=4

Solution to Exercise 5.441 (p. 330)

x = 1 x = 2

Solution to Exercise 5.443 (p. 331) Solution to Exercise 5.445 (p. 331)
m = 24

Solution to Exercise 5.447 (p. 331)

y = 486 c = 90

Solution to Exercise 5.449 (p. 331) Solution to Exercise 5.451 (p. 331)
y = 15 a = 55 6 c = 16

Solution to Exercise 5.453 (p. 331) Solution to Exercise 5.455 (p. 331) Solution to Exercise 5.457 (p. 331)
x = 28

Solution to Exercise 5.459 (p. 331)

r = 7 3

Solution to Exercise 5.461 (p. 331)

x = 45 4 x=3

Solution to Exercise 5.463 (p. 331) Solution to Exercise 5.465 (p. 332)
a = 4

Solution to Exercise 5.467 (p. 332) Solution to Exercise 5.469 (p. 332)
W = 13 r = 17 4

Solution to Exercise 5.471 (p. 332)

R = 690 x=
y8 5

Solution to Exercise 5.473 (p. 332) Solution to Exercise 5.475 (p. 332)
1 y = 2x 2

Solution to Exercise 5.477 (p. 332)

b = 2ct10a 3 x (4 + 7)
2 5x

Solution to Exercise 5.479 (p. 332) Solution to Exercise 5.481 (p. 332) Solution to Exercise 5.483 (p. 332)
3x = 40
(4x5) 7

Solution to Exercise 5.485 (p. 333) Solution to Exercise 5.487 (p. 333)
x (x + 11) = 6 = x + 10

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Solution to Exercise 5.489 (p. 333) Solution to Exercise 5.491 (p. 333) Solution to Exercise 5.493 (p. 333)
last year's price

x 2x

+ 8x = 1 = x3

x1 5x

Solution to Exercise 5.495 (p. 333)

x = 860

= $96

Solution to Exercise 5.497 (p. 333)

x = 11 x + 2 = 13 x + 4 = 15 x + 6 = 17

Solution to Exercise 5.499 (p. 333)

x = 116.13139

Solution to Exercise 5.501 (p. 334)

82 pieces of data y < 12 x>5

Solution to Exercise 5.503 (p. 334) Solution to Exercise 5.505 (p. 334) Solution to Exercise 5.507 (p. 334)
a 7 2 a 11

Solution to Exercise 5.509 (p. 334) Solution to Exercise 5.511 (p. 334)
b 12 c 9

Solution to Exercise 5.513 (p. 334) Solution to Exercise 5.515 (p. 334)
y < 1 x>
3 2 7 3

Solution to Exercise 5.517 (p. 334) Solution to Exercise 5.519 (p. 334) Solution to Exercise 5.521 (p. 335)
x< x>
9 14

Solution to Exercise 5.523 (p. 335) Solution to Exercise 5.525 (p. 335)
(2, 4) (4, 0) (3, 19)

Solution to Exercise 5.527 (p. 335) Solution to Exercise 5.529 (p. 335) Solution to Exercise 5.531 (p. 335) Solution to Exercise 5.533 (p. 335)
x=6 (5, 0)
7 2 , 1

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Solution to Exercise 5.534 (p. 335)

a=

Solution to Exercise 5.535 (p. 335)

a = 16 x = 10

13 6

Solution to Exercise 5.536 (p. 335) Solution to Exercise 5.537 (p. 336)
y = 3

Solution to Exercise 5.538 (p. 336)

b = 10 a = 3 2 y = 7 x=9 p=

Solution to Exercise 5.539 (p. 336) Solution to Exercise 5.540 (p. 336) Solution to Exercise 5.541 (p. 336) Solution to Exercise 5.542 (p. 336) Solution to Exercise 5.543 (p. 336) Solution to Exercise 5.544 (p. 336) Solution to Exercise 5.545 (p. 336)
a 12 a>2 T =
Vp nR 6q3 2

Solution to Exercise 5.546 (p. 336) Solution to Exercise 5.547 (p. 336)
a 23 x<6

Solution to Exercise 5.548 (p. 336) Solution to Exercise 5.549 (p. 336)
3 + 2a
2 3x

Solution to Exercise 5.550 (p. 336) Solution to Exercise 5.551 (p. 336)
2 + 4x 8

Solution to Exercise 5.552 (p. 336)

2x x3 = 12
x5 x+10

Solution to Exercise 5.553 (p. 336) Solution to Exercise 5.554 (p. 336)
x = 15 = 6x

Solution to Exercise 5.555 (p. 336)

There are no three consecutive odd integers that add to 38.

Solution to Exercise 5.556 (p. 337)

x<4

Solution to Exercise 5.557 (p. 337)

(3, 13)

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Chapter 6
Factoring Polynomials

6.1 Objectives1
After completing this chapter, you should

Finding the Factors of a Monomial (Section 6.2)

be reminded of products of polynomials be able to determine a second factor of a polynomial given a rst factor

Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial (Section 6.3)

be able to factor a monomial from a polynomial

The Greatest Common Factor (Section 6.4)

understand more clearly the factorization process be able to determine the greatest common factor of two or more terms

Factoring by Grouping (Section 6.5)

know how to factor a polynomial using the grouping method and when to try the grouping method

Factoring Two Special Products (Section 6.6)

know the fundamental rules of factoring be able to factor the dierence of two squares and perfect square trinomials

Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coecient 1 (Section 6.7)

be able to factor trinomials with leading coecient 1 become familiar with some factoring hints

Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coecient Other Than 1 (Section 6.8)

be able to factor trinomials with leading coecient other than 1

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6.2 Finding the factors of a Monomial 2

6.2.1 Overview

Products of Polynomials Factoring

6.2.2 Products of Polynomials

Previously, we studied multiplication of polynomials (Section Section 4.6). We were given to nd their

product, as shown below. Example 6.1

6x2 and 2x 7, 6x (2x 7) = 12x3 42x2 3 2 The product is 12x 42x .
2

factors and asked

Given the factors 4and 8, nd the product.

4 8 = 32.

The product is 32.

Example 6.2

Given the factors

nd the product.

Example 6.3
Given the factors

x 2y and 3x + y , nd the product. (x 2y) (3x + y) = 3x2 + xy 6xy 2y 2 = 3x2 5xy 2y 2 3x 5xy 2y 2 .
2
nd the product.

The product is

Example 6.4
Given the factors

a + 8 and a + 8, 2 (a + 8) = a2 + 16a + 64 2 The product is a + 16a + 64.

6.2.3 Factoring
Now, let's reverse the situation. We will be given the product, and we will try to nd the factors. process, which is the reverse of multiplication, is called

Factoring Factoring

factoring.

This

is the process of determining the factors of a given product.

6.2.4 Sample Set A

Example 6.5
The number 24 is the product, and one factor is 6. What is the other factor? We're looking for a number that such that

= 24.

We know from experience

= 4.

As problems become progressively more complex, our experience may not give

us the solution directly. We need a method for nding factors. To develop this method we can use the relatively simple problem To nd the number

= 24

as a guide.

, we would

divide 24 by 6.

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24 6 =4 The other factor is 4.

Example 6.6
The product is

18x3 y 4 z 2

and one factor is

9xy 2 z .

What is the other factor? there must be some quantity by

We know that since such that

9xy 2 z

is a factor of

18x3 y 4 z 2 , 18x y z
3 4 2

9xy z = 2x2 y 2 z

= 18x y z

3 4 2

. Dividing

9xy 2 z ,

we get

18x y z 9xy 2 z

3 4 2

Thus, the other factor is

Checking will convince us that

2x y z

2 2

9xy z

= =

2x2 y 2 z . 2x2 y 2 z is indeed 18x2+1 y 2+2 z 1+1 18x3 y 4 z 2

the proper factor.

We should try to nd the quotient mentally and avoid actually writing the division problem.

Example 6.7
The product is

21a5 bn

and

3ab4

is a factor. Find the other factor.

Mentally dividing

21a5 bn by 3ab4 , we get 21a5 bn 51 n4 = 7a b = 7a4 bn4 3ab4 4 n4 Thus, the other factor is 7a b .

6.2.5 Practice Set A

Exercise 6.1
The product is 84 and one factor is 6. What is the other factor?

(Solution on p. 400.) (Solution on p. 400.)

Exercise 6.2
The product is

14x3 y 2 z 5

and one factor is

7xyz .

What is the other factor?

6.2.6 Exercises
In the following problems, the rst quantity represents the product and the second quantity represents a factor of that product. Find the other factor.

Exercise 6.3
30, 6

(Solution on p. 400.)

Exercise 6.4
45, 9

Exercise 6.5
10a, 5

(Solution on p. 400.)

Exercise 6.6
16a, 8

Exercise 6.7
21b, 7b

(Solution on p. 400.)

Exercise 6.8
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Exercise 6.9
20x3 , 4

(Solution on p. 400.)

Exercise 6.10
30y 4 , 6

Exercise 6.11
8x4 , 4x

(Solution on p. 400.)

Exercise 6.12
16y 5 , 2y

Exercise 6.13
6x2 y, 3x

(Solution on p. 400.)

Exercise 6.14
9a4 b5 , 9a4

Exercise 6.15 Exercise 6.16

25a3 b2 c, 5ac

(Solution on p. 400.)

15x2 b4 c7 , 5x2 bc6

Exercise 6.17 Exercise 6.18 Exercise 6.19 Exercise 6.20 Exercise 6.21 Exercise 6.22
1 4 3 8x y , 1 3 2 xy

(Solution on p. 400.)

18x2 b5 , 2xb4

22b8 c6 d3 , 11b8 c4
(Solution on p. 400.)

60x5 b3 f 9 , 15x2 b2 f 2

39x4 y 5 z 11 , 3xy 3 z 10
(Solution on p. 400.)

147a20 b6 c18 d2 , 21a3 bd

121a6 b8 c10 , 11b2 c5

(Solution on p. 400.)

Exercise 6.23 Exercise 6.24 Exercise 6.25 Exercise 6.26 Exercise 6.27 Exercise 6.28
6(a + 1) (a + 5) , 3(a + 1)
2

7x2 y 3 z 2 , 7x2 y 3 z
(Solution on p. 400.)

5a4 b7 c3 d2 , 5a4 b7 c3 d

14x4 y 3 z 7 , 14x4 y 3 z 7
(Solution on p. 400.)

12a3 b2 c8 , 12a3 b2 c8
2

Exercise 6.29
8(x + y) (x 2y) , 2 (x 2y)
3

(Solution on p. 400.)

Exercise 6.30
6

14(a 3) (a + 4) , 2(a 3) (a + 4)

Exercise 6.31
10

26(x 5y) (x 3y) , 2(x 5y) (x 3y)

12

(Solution on p. 400.)

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Exercise 6.32
4

34(1 a) (1 + a) , 17(1 a) (1 + a)

Exercise 6.33
(x + y) (x y) , x y

(Solution on p. 400.)

Exercise 6.34
(a + 3) (a 3) , a 3

Exercise 6.35 Exercise 6.36

(Solution on p. 400.)

48xn+3 y 2n1 , 8x3 y n+5

0.0024x4n y 3n+5 z 2 , 0.03x3n y 5

6.2.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 6.37 3 (Section 2.6) Simplify x4 y 0 z 2 . Exercise 6.38 (Section 3.3) Simplify { [ (|6|)]}. Exercise 6.39 (Section 4.7) Find the product. (2x 4)2 .
(Solution on p. 400.)

(Solution on p. 400.)

6.3 Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial 3

6.3.1 Overview

The Factorization Process

6.3.2 The Factorization Process

We introduce the process of factoring a monomial from a polynomial by examining a problem: Suppose that

12x2 + 20x
this way:

is the product and one of the factors is

4x.

To nd the other factor we could set up the problem

4x (
Since the

) = 12x2 + 20x 2 product 12x + 20x

consists of two terms, the expression multiplying

4x

must consist of two

terms, since, by the distributive property

Now we see that this problem is simply an extension of nding the factors of a monomial.

1st term :

4x ( (

) )

= =

12x2
12x 4x
2

2nd term :

4x ( ( (

) ) )

= = =

20x
20x 4x

Thus,

( ) = 3x 4x (3x + 5) = 12x2 + 20x.

Usually, these divisions can be done mentally and the terms of the factor lled in directly.

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6.3.3 Sample Set A

Example 6.8
The product is

3x7 2x6 + 4x5 3x4 and one factor is x4 . Find the other factor. 4 7 6 5 4 We have the problem: x times "what expression" yields 3x 2x +4x 3x ? Mathematically, 4 7 6 5 4 x ( ) = 3x 2x + 4x 3x x4 .
The resulting

Since there are four terms in the product, there must be four terms inside the parentheses. To nd each of the four terms, we'll divide (mentally) each term of the product by quotient will be the necessary term of the factor.

1st term : 2nd term : 3rd term : 4th term :

3x7 x4 2x x4 4x x4
5 6

3x74 = 3x3
2

Place 3x into the 1st position in the Place

. . . .

= 2x = 4x

2x

into the 2nd position in the

Place 4x into the 3rd position in the Place

3x4 x4

= 3
3 2

3 into the 4th position in the

Therefore, the other factor is

3x 2x + 4x 3. 3x7 2x6 + 4x5 3x4

Is this correct?

This result can be checked by applying the distributive property.

x4 3x3 2x2 + 4x 3

3x4+3 2x4+2 + 4x4+1 3x 2x + 4x 3x

Thus,

= =

3x7 2x6 + 4x5 3x4 3x 2x + 4x 3x

7 6 5 4

Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

x4 3x3 2x2 + 4x 3 = 3x7 2x6 + 4x5 3x4

Again, if the divisions can be performed mentally, the process can proceed very quickly.

Example 6.9
The product is

5x y (

2 4

10x3 y 6 + 15x3 y 4 5x2 y 4 and a ) = 10x3 y 6 + 15x3 y 4 5x2 y 4

factor is

5x2 y 4 .

Find the other factor.

Since there are three terms in the product, there must be three terms inside the parentheses. To nd each of these three terms, we'll divide each term of the product by

5x2 y 4 . . . .

1st term : 2nd term : 3rd term :

10x3 y 6 5x2 y 4 15x3 y 4 5x2 y 4 5x2 y 4 5x2 y 4

= =
2

2xy 3x

Place the 2xy into the 1st position in the Place the 3x into the 2nd position in the Place the

= 1

1 into the 3rd position in the

The other factor is 2xy + 3x 1, and 5x2 y 4 2xy 2 + 3x 1 = 10x3 y 6 + 15x3 y 4 5x2 y 4

Example 6.10
The product is

1 (

4a2 b3 + 2c and ) = 4a2 b3 + 2c

a factor is

1.

Find the other factor.

Since there are three terms in the product, there must be three terms inside the parentheses. We will divide (mentally) each term of the product by

1. . . .

1st term : 2nd term : 3rd term :

4a2 1 b 1 2c 1
3

= = =
2

4a2 b3 2c
3

Place 4a into the 1st position inside the Place b into the 2nd position inside the Place

2c into the 3rd position inside the

The other factor is 4a + b 2c, and 1 4a2 + b3 2c = 4a2 b3 + 2c Without writing the 1, we get

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4a2 + b3 2c = 4a2 b3 + 2c

Example 6.11
The product is

3a b (
factor, and

2 2

3a2 b5 15a3 b2 + 9a2 b2 and a ) = 3a2 b5 15a3 b2 + 9a2 b2

factor is

3a2 b2 .

Find the other factor. we get

Mentally dividing each term of the original trinomial by

3a2 b2 ,

b3 + 5a 3

as the other

3a2 b2 b3 + 5a 3 = 3a2 b5 15a3 b2 + 9a2 b2

6.3.4 Practice Set A

Exercise 6.40
The product is

(Solution on p. 400.)

3x2 6x

and a factor is

3x.

Find the other factor.

Exercise 6.41
The product is

(Solution on p. 400.)

5y 4 + 10y 3 15y 2

and a factor is

5y 2 .

Find the other factor.

Exercise 6.42
The product is

(Solution on p. 400.)

4x5 y 3 8x4 y 4 + 16x3 y 5 + 24xy 7 25a4 35a2 + 5 a2 + b2

and a factor is

and a factor is

4xy 3 .

Find the other factor.

Exercise 6.43
The product is

(Solution on p. 400.)

5.

Find the other factor.

Exercise 6.44
The product is

(Solution on p. 401.)
and a factor is

1.

Find the other factor.

6.3.5 Exercises
For the following problems, the rst quantity represents the product and the second quantity a factor. Find the other factor.

Exercise 6.45
4x + 10, 6y + 18, 5x + 25, 16a + 64, 3a2 + 9a, 2 3

(Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.46 Exercise 6.47

5 8
(Solution on p. 401.) (Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.48 Exercise 6.49

3a 2b
(Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.50
14b2 + 16b,

Exercise 6.51
21x2 + 28x, 7x 5y

Exercise 6.52
45y 2 + 50y,

Exercise 6.53
18a2 4a, 2a 4a

(Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.54
20a2 12a,

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Exercise 6.55
7x2 14x, 6y 2 24y, 7x 6y

(Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.56 Exercise 6.57

8a2 + 4a, 4a 13b
(Solution on p. 401.) (Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.58
26b2 + 13b,

Exercise 6.59 Exercise 6.60

9x2 + 6x + 18, 12b2 + 16b + 20, 21x2 + 7x 14,

6 4
(Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.61 Exercise 6.62 Exercise 6.63 Exercise 6.64 Exercise 6.65 Exercise 6.66
6b2 6b 3,

7 5
(Solution on p. 401.)

35x2 + 40x 5,

14y 2 28y + 14,

14 4
(Solution on p. 401.)

36a2 16a + 12, 4y 2 10y 12, 3 2

Exercise 6.67
18x3 + 20x, 2x 4y

(Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.68
40y 3 + 24y,

Exercise 6.69
16x3 12x2 ,

(Solution on p. 401.)

4x2 11
(Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.70 Exercise 6.71 Exercise 6.72

11x3 11x + 11,

10a3 + 12a2 + 16a + 8,

2 2
(Solution on p. 401.)

14b3 + 16b2 + 26b + 30, 8a3 4a2 12a + 16, 4

Exercise 6.73 Exercise 6.74 Exercise 6.75 Exercise 6.76 Exercise 6.77
10x3 35x2 ,

25x3 30x2 + 15x 10, 4x

5
(Solution on p. 401.)

4x6 + 16x4 16x,

9a5 + 6a5 18a4 + 24a2 , 5x2

3a2
(Solution on p. 401.)

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Exercise 6.78 Exercise 6.79 Exercise 6.80 Exercise 6.81 Exercise 6.82 Exercise 6.83 Exercise 6.84 Exercise 6.85
5a + 10, 6b + 8, 5 2

12x3 y 5 + 20x3 y 2 ,

4x3 y 2
(Solution on p. 401.)

10a4 b3 + 4a3 b4 ,

2a3 b3 4a2 b5 c5
(Solution on p. 401.)

8a3 b6 c8 + 12a2 b5 c6 16a2 b7 c5 , x a3

4x5 y 4 + x2 + x,

14a5 b2 3a4 b4 + 7a3 ,

(Solution on p. 401.)

64a5 b3 c11 + 56a4 b4 c10 48a3 b5 c9 8a3 b2 c5 , hb

8a3 b2 c5

3h3 b2 2h6 b3 9h2 b + hb,

(Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.86 Exercise 6.87

8x2 + 12x, 4x 10a2
(Solution on p. 401.) (Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.88 Exercise 6.89

a + b, x + y, 1 1

20a2 b2 10a2 ,

Exercise 6.90 Exercise 6.91

a b + c, 2x + 4y z, 1 1
(Solution on p. 402.) (Solution on p. 401.)

Exercise 6.92 Exercise 6.93

a b c, x2 x + 1, 1 1

Exercise 6.94

6.3.6 Exercises for Review

Exercise 6.95 (Solution (Section 4.2) How many 4y 2 's are there in 24x2 y 3 ? Exercise 6.96 (Section 4.7) Find the product. (2y 3)2 . Exercise 6.97 (Solution (Section 5.4) Solve 2 (2a 1) a = 7. Exercise 6.98 (Section 6.2) Given that 3m2 n is a factor of 12m3 n4 , nd the other factor.
on p. 402.)

on p. 402.)

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6.4 The Greatest Common Factor4

6.4.1 Overview

Factoring Method Greatest Common Factor

6.4.2 Factoring Method

In the last two types of problems (Sections Section 6.2 and Section 6.3), we knew one of the factors and were able to determine the other factor through division. Suppose, now, we're given the product without any factors. Our problem is to nd the factors, if possible. This procedure and the previous two procedures are based on the distributive property.

We will use the distributive property in reverse.

ab + ac = a (b + c)
product
Since We notice that in the product,

factors

ais

common to both terms. (In fact,

ais

common to both terms, we will

factor it out and write

a.

ais

a common factor of both terms.)

a(

Now we need to determine what to place inside the parentheses. This is the procedure of the previous section. Divide each term of the product by the known factor

ab ac a = b and a =c Thus, band care the required terms of the other factor. Hence,

ab + ac = a (b + c)
When factoring a monomial from a polynomial, we seek out factors that are not only common to each term of the polynomial, but factors that have these properties: 1. The numerical coecients are the largest common numerical coecients. 2. The variables possess the largest exponents common to all the variables.

6.4.3 Greatest Common Factor

A monomial factor that meets the above two requirements is called the polynomial.

greatest common factor

of the

6.4.4 Sample Set A

Example 6.12
Factor

3x 18.

The greatest common factor is 3.

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3x 18 = 3 x 3 6 3x 18 = 3 ( )

Factor out 3. Divide each term of the product by 3.

3x 3

=x

and

18 3

= 6

(Try to perform this division mentally.) 3x 18 = 3 (x 6)

Example 6.13
Factor Notice that

9x3 + 18x2 + 27x.

9xis the greatest common factor. 9x + 18x2 + 27x = 9x x2 + 9x 2x + 9x 3.

3

Factor out 9x. Mentally divide 9x into each term of the product.

9x3 + 18x2 + 27x = 9x (

9x

)
2

+ 18x + 27x = 9x x + 2x + 3

Example 6.14
Factor Notice that

10x2 y 3 20xy 4 35y 5 .

5y 3 is the greatest common factor. Factor out 5y 3 . 10x y 20xy 4 35y 5 = 5y 3 ( ) 3 Mentally divide 5y into each term of the product and place ). 10x2 y 3 20xy 4 35y 5 = 5y 3 2x2 4xy 7y 2
2 3

the resulting quotients inside the

Example 6.15
Factor

12x5 + 8x3 4x2 . 4x2 .

product, we get

We see that the greatest common factor is

12x + 8x 4x = 4x ( ) 4x2 into each term of the 12x5 + 8x3 4x2 = 4x2 3x3 2x + 1
Mentally dividing

6.4.5 Practice Set A

Exercise 6.99
Factor

(Solution on p. 402.) (Solution on p. 402.) (Solution on p. 402.) (Solution on p. 402.)

4x 48. 6y 3 + 24y 2 + 36y.

5 4

Exercise 6.100
Factor

Exercise 6.101
Factor 10a

b 14a4 b5 8b6 .

Exercise 6.102
Factor

14m4 + 28m2 7m.

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6.4.6
Consider this problem: factor

Ax + Ay.Surely, Ax + Ay = A (x + y) .We

know from the very beginning of

our study of algebra that letters represent single quantities. We also know that a quantity occurring within a set of parentheses is to be considered as a single quantity. Suppose that the letter quantity

Ais

representing the

(a + b) .Then we have Ax + Ay = A (x + y) (a + b) x + (a + b) y = (a + b) (x + y)
When we observe the expression

(a + b) x + (a + b) y we notice that (a + b)is (a + b) ( ) (a + b) .

(a+b)x (a+b) = x and Thus, we get

common to both terms. Since it is common, we factor it out.

As usual, we determine what to place inside the parentheses by dividing each term of the product by

(a+b)y (a+b)

=y

(a + b) x + (a + b) y = (a + b) (x + y)
This is a forerunner of the factoring that will be done in Section

5.4.

6.4.7 Sample Set B

Example 6.16
Factor

(x 7) a + (x 7) b. (x 7)is
(x7)a (x7)
the greatest common factor. Factor out

Notice that

(x 7) .

(x 7) a + (x 7) b =
Then,

(x 7) a and (x7)b = b. (x7) (x 7) (a + b)

(x 7) a + (x 7) b =

Example 6.17
Factor Notice that

3x2 (x + 1) 5x (x + 1). xand (x + 1)are common to both terms. A = x (x + 1) . Then we have = = = A (3x 5) x (x + 1) ,
so But A Factor them out. We'll perform this

factorization by letting

3xA 5A 3x (x + 1) 5x (x + 1)
2

x (x + 1) (3x 5)

6.4.8 Practice Set B

Exercise 6.103
Factor

(Solution on p. 402.) (Solution on p. 402.)

(y + 4) a + (y + 4) b. 8m3 (n 4) 6m2 (n 4) .

Exercise 6.104
Factor

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6.4.9 Exercises
For the following problems, factor the polynomials.

Exercise 6.105
9a + 18

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.106
6a + 24

Exercise 6.107
8b + 12

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.108
16x + 12

Exercise 6.109
4x 6

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.110
8x 14

Exercise 6.111
21y 28

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.112
16f 36

Exercise 6.113
12x2 + 18x

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.114
10y 2 + 15y

Exercise 6.115
8y 2 + 18

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.116
7x2 21 3y 2 6

Exercise 6.117 Exercise 6.118

2x2 2

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.119
6y 2 6y ax2 a by 2 + b

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.120 Exercise 6.121 Exercise 6.122

7by 2 + 14b
(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.123
5a2 x2 + 10x

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.124
24ax2 + 28a

Exercise 6.125
10x2 + 5x 15

(Solution on p. 402.)

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Exercise 6.126
12x2 8x 16

Exercise 6.127
15y 3 24y + 9

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.128
ax2 + ax + a

Exercise 6.129 Exercise 6.130

2y 2 + 6y + 4xy

(Solution on p. 402.)

by 3 + by 2 + by + b

Exercise 6.131
9x2 + 6xy + 4x

(Solution on p. 402.)

Exercise 6.132 Exercise 6.133 Exercise 6.134

4x2 12x 8

30a2 b2 + 40a2 b2 + 50a2 b2

(Solution on p. 402.)

13x2 y 5 c 26x2 y 5 c 39x2 y 5

Exercise 6.135 Exercise 6.136

Ab + Ac

(Solution on p. 402.)

6y 3 8y 2 14y + 10

Exercise 6.137
Nx + Ny

(Solution on p. 403.)

Exercise 6.138
Qx + Qy

Exercise 6.139
Ax Ay

(Solution on p. 403.)

Exercise 6.140
(x + 4) b + (x + 4) c

Exercise 6.141
(x 9) a + (x 9) b

(Solution on p. 403.)

Exercise 6.142
(2x + 7) a + (2x + 7) b

Exercise 6.143
(9a b) w (9a b) x

(Solution on p. 403.)

Exercise 6.144
(5 v) X + (5 v) Y

Exercise 6.145 Exercise 6.146

(Solution on p. 403.)

3x5 y 4 12x3 y 4 + 27x5 y 3 6x2 y 6 8a3 b15 + 24a2 b14 + 48a3 b6 20a3 b7 + 80a4 b6 4a3 b7 + 4a2 b
(Solution on p. 403.)

Exercise 6.147

8x3 y 2 3x3 y 2 + 16x4 y 3 + 2x2 y

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6.4.10 Exercises for Review

Exercise 6.148 (Section 5.6) A quantity plus 21% more of that quantity is 26.25. What is the original quantity? Exercise 6.149 (Solution on p. 403.) (Section 5.8) Solve the equation 6 (t 1) = 4 (5 s) if s = 2. Exercise 6.150 (Section 6.3) Given that 4a3 is a factor of 8a3 12a2 ,nd the other factor.

6.5 Factoring by Grouping5

6.5.1 Overview

Using Grouping to Factor a Polynomial Knowing when to Try the Grouping Method

6.5.2 Using Grouping to Factor a Polynomial

Sometimes a polynomial will not have a particular factor common to every term. However, we may still be able to produce a factored form for the polynomial. The polynomial that if we

group together the rst two terms and the second two terms, we see that each resulting binomial

x3 + 3x2 6x 18has no single factor that is common to every term.

However, we notice

has a particular factor common to both terms.

Factor

x2 out of the rst x (x + 3) 6 (x + 3)

2
Factor out

two terms, and factor

out of the second two terms.

Now look closely at this binomial. Each of the two terms contains the factor

(x + 3).

(x + 3). (x + 3) x2 6 is the nal factorization. x3 + 3x2 6x 18 = (x + 3) x2 6

6.5.3 Knowing when to Try the Grouping Method

We are alerted to the idea of grouping when the polynomial we are considering has 1. no factor common to 2. an

either of these qualities:

all terms even number of terms

(+ or )of
the factor we are taking out will

When factoring by grouping, the sign

usually

(but not always)

be the same as the sign of the rst term in that group.

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6.5.4 Sample Set A

Example 6.18
Factor

8a2 b4 4b4 + 14a2 7.

1. We notice there is no factor common to all terms. 2. We see there are four terms, an even number. 3. We see that terms 1 and 2 have

+4b4 in

common (since the 1st term in the group is

+8a2 b4 .

4. We notice that the 3rd and 4th terms have

+7

in common (since the 1st term in the group is

+14a2 ).

8a2 b4 4b4 + 14a2 7 =

(2a -1)(4b +7)

6.5.5 Practice Set A

Use the grouping method to factor the following polynomials.

Exercise 6.151
ax + ay + bx + by

(Solution on p. 403.) (Solution on p. 403.) (Solution on p. 403.) (Solution on p. 403.) (Solution on p. 403.) (Solution on p. 403.)

Exercise 6.152
2am + 8m + 5an + 20n

Exercise 6.153 Exercise 6.154

a2 x3 + 4a2 y 3 + 3bx3 + 12by 3

15mx + 10nx 6my 4ny

Exercise 6.155

40abx 24abxy 35c2 x + 21c2 xy 8a2 b4 4b4 +14a2 7 in Sample Set A, we grouped together terms1

Exercise 6.156
When factoring the polynomial

and 2 and 3 and 4. Could we have grouped together terms1 and 3 and 2 and 4? Try this.

8a2 b4 4b4 + 14a2 7 =

Do we get the same result? If the results do not look precisely the same, recall the commutative property of multiplication.

6.5.6 Exercises
For the following problems, use the grouping method to factor the polynomials. Some polynomials may not be factorable using the grouping method.

Exercise 6.157
2ab + 3a + 18b + 27

(Solution on p. 403.)

Exercise 6.158
xy 7x + 4y 28

Exercise 6.159
xy + x + 3y + 3

(Solution on p. 403.)

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Exercise 6.160
mp + 3mq + np + 3nq

Exercise 6.161
ar + 4as + 5br + 20bs

(Solution on p. 403.)

Exercise 6.162
14ax 6bx + 21ay 9by

Exercise 6.163
12mx 6bx + 21ay 9by

(Solution on p. 403.)

Exercise 6.164
36ak 8ah 27bk + 6bh

Exercise 6.165 Exercise 6.166 Exercise 6.167

(Solution on p. 403.)

a2 b2 + 2a2 + 3b2 + 6

3n2 + 6n + 9m3 + 12m

(Solution on p. 403.)

8y 4 5y 3 + 12z 2 10z

Exercise 6.168 Exercise 6.169 Exercise 6.170 Exercise 6.171 Exercise 6.172 Exercise 6.173 Exercise 6.174 Exercise 6.175 Exercise 6.176 Exercise 6.177 Exercise 6.178 Exercise 6.179

x2 + 4x 3y 2 + y
(Solution on p. 403.)

x2 3x + xy 3y 2n2 + 12n 5mn 30m

(Solution on p. 403.)

4pq 7p + 3q 2 21

8x2 + 16xy 5x 10y

(Solution on p. 403.)

12s2 27s 8st + 18t

15x2 12x 10xy + 8y

(Solution on p. 403.)

a4 b4 + 3a5 b5 + 2a2 b2 + 6a3 b3

4a3 bc 14a2 bc3 + 10abc2 35bc4

(Solution on p. 403.)

5x2 y 3 z + 3x3 yw 10y 3 z 2 6wxyz

a3 b2 cd + abc2 dx a2 bxy cx2 y

(Solution on p. 403.)

5m10 n17 p3 m6 n7 p4 40m4 n10 qt2 + 8pqt2

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6.5.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 6.180 (Section 2.6) Simplify x5 y 3 x2 y . Exercise 6.181 (Solution (Section 3.8) Use scientic notation to nd the product of 3 105 2 102 . Exercise 6.182 6 (Section 4.8) Find the domain of the equation y = x+5 . Exercise 6.183 (Solution (Section 5.8) Construct the graph of the inequality y 2.
on p. 404.)

on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.184 (Section 6.4) Factor 8a4 b4 + 12a3 b5 8a2 b3 .

6.6 Factoring Two Special Products 6

6.6.1 Overview

The Dierence of Two Squares Fundamental Rules of Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials

6.6.2 The Dierence of Two Squares

Recall that when we multiplied together the two binomials

(a + b)

and

(a b),

we obtained the product

Perfect Square

a2 b2 . (a + b) (a b) = a2 b2 a2
and

Notice that the terms

b2

in the product can be produced by squaring

that is the square of another term is called a The minus sign between form.

a2 and b2 means that we are taking the dierence of the two squares. 2 2 Since we know that (a + b) (a b) = a b , we need only turn the equation around to nd the factorization

perfect square.

Thus, both

a a2

and and

b, respectively. A term b2 are perfect squares.

a2 b2 = (a + b) (a b)
The factorization form says that we can factor

a2 b2 ,

the dierence of two squares, by nding the

terms that produce the perfect squares and substituting these quantities into the factorization form. When using real numbers (as we are), there is no factored form for the sum of two squares. That is, using real numbers,

a2 + b2 cannot
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6.6.3 Sample Set A

x2 16. Both x2 and 16 and 16 are x and 4, respectively. x2 16 = (x + 4) (x 4)
Factor

Example 6.19

are perfect squares. The terms that, when squared, produce Thus,

x2

We can check our factorization simply by multiplying.

(x + 4) (x 4)

x2 4x + 4x 16

= x2 16. 49a2 b4 121. Both 49a2 b4 and 121 are perfect squares. The terms that, when squared, produce 49a2 b4 and 121 are 7ab2 and 11, respectively. Substituting these terms into the factorization form
we get

Example 6.20

49a2 b4 121 = 7ab2 + 11)(7ab2 11)

We can check our factorization by multiplying.

7ab2 + 11

7ab2 11

= =

49a2 b4 11ab2 + 11ab2 121 49a2 b4 121

Example 6.21
3x2 27.
2
This doesn't look like the dierence of two squares since we don't readily know the terms that produce

3x2

and 27. However, notice that 3 is common to both the terms. Factor out 3.

3 x 9
Now we see that

3x 27

= =

x2 9 is 3 x2 9

the dierence of two squares. Factoring the

x2 9

we get

3 (x + 3) (x 3)

Be careful not to drop the factor 3.

6.6.4 Practice Set A

If possible, factor the following binomials completely.

Exercise 6.185
m2 25

(Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.186
36p2 81q 2 49a4 b2 c2

Exercise 6.187 Exercise 6.188

x8 y 4 100w12 3x2 75

Exercise 6.189 Exercise 6.190

a3 b4 m am3 n2

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6.6.5 Fundamental Rules of Factoring

There are two fundamental rules that we follow when factoring:

Fundamental Rules of Factoring

1. Factor out all common monomials rst. 2. Factor completely.

6.6.6 Sample Set B

Factor each binomial completely.

Example 6.22
4a8 b 36b5 . 4b a 9b
8 4
Factor out the common factor 4b.

Now we can see a dierence of two squares, whereas in the original polynomial we could not. We'll complete our factorization by factoring the dierence of two squares.

4a8 b 36b5

= =

4b a8 9b4 4b a4 + 3b2 a4 3b2

Example 6.23
x16 y 8 . x16 y 8 =
Factor this dierence of two squares.

x8 + y 4
Sum of two squares Does not factor

x8 y 4
Dierence of two squares Factor it!

= =

x +y x +y
8

x +y x +y
4

x y x2 + y

Factor again!
4 2

x2 y

Finally, the factorization is complete. These types of products appear from time to time, so be aware that you may have to factor more than once.

6.6.7 Practice Set B

Factor each binomial completely.

Exercise 6.191
m4 n4

(Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.192
16y 8 1

6.6.8 Perfect Square Trinomials

Recall the process of squaring a binomial.

(ab) = a2 + 2ab + b2 (ab) = a2 2ab + b2

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Our Method Is
Square the rst term. square. Take the product of the two terms and double it.

We Notice
The rst term of the product should be a perfect

The middle term of the product should be divisible by 2 (since it's multiplied by 2).

Square the last term.

The last term of the product should be a perfect square.

Table 6.1

Perfect square trinomials

always factor as the square of a binomial.

To recognize a perfect square trinomial, look for the following features: 1. The rst and last terms are perfect squares. 2. The middle term is divisible by 2, and if we divide the middle term in half (the opposite of doubling it), we will get the product of the terms that when squared produce the rst and last terms. In other words, factoring a perfect square trinomial amounts to nding the terms that, when squared, produce the rst and last terms of the trinomial, and substituting into one of the formula

a2 + 2ab + b2 = (a + b)

a2 2ab + b2 = (a b)

6.6.9 Sample Set C

Factor each perfect square trinomial.

Example 6.24
x2 + 6x + 9.
This expression is a perfect square trinomial. The The terms that when squared produce The middle term is divisible by 2, and

x2

and 9 are perfect squares.

and 9 are

and 3, respectively.

6x 2 the terms that produce the perfect squares. 2 2

= 3x.

The

3x

is the product of

and 3, which are

x + 6x + 9 = (x + 3)

Example 6.25

x4 10x2 y 3 + 25y 6 .

This expression is a perfect square trinomial. The

x4

and

25y 6

are both perfect

squares. The terms that when squared produce

and

25y

are

10x2 y 3 is divisible 2 4 2 3 x 10x y + 25y 6 = x2 5y 3

The middle term

by

2.

In fact,

10x2 y 3 2

x and 5y = 5x2 y 3 .

, respectively.

Thus,

Example 6.26

x2 + 10x + 16. This expression is not a perfect square trinomial. 10x divisible by 2, ? 2 = 5x, the 5 and x are not the terms that when

Although the middle term is squared produce the rst and

last terms. (This expression would be a perfect square trinomial if the middle term were

8x.)
is

Example 6.27
Thus,

4a4 + 32a2 b 64b2 .

This expression is

not a perfect square trinomial since the last term 64b2

not a perfect square (since any quantity squared is always positive or zero and never negative).

4a4 + 32a2 b 64b2

cannot be factored using this method.

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6.6.10 Practice Set C

Factor, if possible, the following trinomials.

Exercise 6.193
m2 8m + 16 k 2 + 10k + 25 4a2 + 12a + 9

(Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.) (Solution on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.194 Exercise 6.195 Exercise 6.196 Exercise 6.197 Exercise 6.198
x2 + 12x + 49 9x2 24xy + 16y 2

2w3 z + 16w2 z 2 + 32wz 3

6.6.11 Exercises
For the following problems, factor the binomials.

Exercise 6.199
a2 9

(Solution on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.200
a2 25

Exercise 6.201
x2 16 y 2 49

(Solution on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.202 Exercise 6.203

a2 100
(Solution on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.204
b2 36

Exercise 6.205
4a2 64 2b2 32

(Solution on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.206 Exercise 6.207

3x2 27
(Solution on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.208
5x2 125 4a2 25

Exercise 6.209 Exercise 6.210

9x2 100 36y 2 25

(Solution on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.211

(Solution on p. 404.)

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Exercise 6.212
121a2 9

Exercise 6.213
12a2 75

(Solution on p. 404.)

Exercise 6.214
10y 2 320 8y 2 50 a2 b2 9

Exercise 6.215 Exercise 6.216 Exercise 6.217

x2 y 2 25 x4 y 4 36

(Solution on p. 404.)

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.218 Exercise 6.219

x4 y 4 9a2
(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.220
a2 b4 16y 4 4a2 b2 9b2

Exercise 6.221 Exercise 6.222

16x2 25y 2

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.223
a2 b2 a4 b4

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.224 Exercise 6.225

x4 y 4 x8 y 2 a8 y 2 b6 y 2
(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.226 Exercise 6.227 Exercise 6.228 Exercise 6.229

b6 x 4 9 x2
(Solution on p. 405.) (Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.230 Exercise 6.231

25 a2
(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.232
49 16a2

Exercise 6.233
100 36b4

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.234
128 32x2

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Exercise 6.235
x4 16

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.236
2ab3 a3 b a4 b4

Exercise 6.237 Exercise 6.238

a16 b4

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.239
x12 y 12 a2 c 9c

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.240 Exercise 6.241

a3 c2 25ac2
(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.242 Exercise 6.243 Exercise 6.244

x2 + 8x + 16

a4 b4 c2 d2 36x2 y 2
(Solution on p. 405.)

49x2 y 4 z 6 64a4 b2 c8 d10

For the following problems, factor, if possible, the trinomials.

Exercise 6.245
x2 + 10x + 25 a2 + 4a + 4

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.246 Exercise 6.247

a2 + 12a + 36
(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.248
b2 + 18b + 81

Exercise 6.249
y 2 + 20y + 100 c2 + 6c + 9

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.250 Exercise 6.251

a2 4a + 4
(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.252
b2 6b + 9

Exercise 6.253
x2 10x + 25

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.254
b2 22b + 121

Exercise 6.255
a2 24a + 144

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.256
a2 + 2a + 1

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Exercise 6.257
x2 + 2x + 1 x2 2x + 1

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.258 Exercise 6.259

b2 2b + 1
(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.260
4a2 + 12a + 9 9x2 + 6x + 1

Exercise 6.261 Exercise 6.262

4x2 + 28x + 49 16a2 24a + 9

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.263 Exercise 6.264

25a2 20a + 4

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.265
9x2 + 6xy + y 2

(Solution on p. 405.)

Exercise 6.266 Exercise 6.267 Exercise 6.268 Exercise 6.269 Exercise 6.270
16x2 + 8x + 1

16x2 + 24xy + 9y 2
(Solution on p. 406.)

36a2 + 60ab + 25b2

4x2 12xy + 9y 2
(Solution on p. 406.)

12a2 60a + 75

Exercise 6.271
32x2 + 16x + 2

(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.272
x2 + x + 1

Exercise 6.273
4a2 + a + 9

(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.274
9a2 21a + 49

Exercise 6.275 Exercise 6.276

(Solution on p. 406.)

x5 + 8x4 + 16x3

12a3 b 48a2 b2 + 48ab3

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6.6.12 EXERCISES FOR REVIEW

Exercise 6.277 (Section 6.4) Factor (m 3) x (m 3) y . Exercise 6.278 (Section 6.5) Factor 8xm + 16xn + 3ym + 6yn by grouping.
(Solution on p. 406.)

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6.7.1 Overview

Method Factoring Hints

6.7.2 Method
Let's consider the product of the two binomials

(x + 4)

and

(x + 7).

Notice that the the binomials: the binomials: the binomials:

x x = x2 . 4 7 = 28.

rst term

The The

7x + 4x = 11x. Also, notice 4 + 7 = 11.

last term in the trinomial comes from the product of the last terms in middle term comes from the addition of the outer and inner products: that the coecient of the middle term is exactly the sum of the last terms in

in the resulting trinomial comes from the product of the rst terms in

The problem we're interested in is that given a trinomial, how can we nd the factors? When the leading coecient (the coecient of the quadratic term) is 1, the observations we made above lead us to the following method of factoring.

Method of Factoring
1. Write two sets of parentheses: . 2. Place a binomial into each set of parentheses. The rst term of each binomial is a factor of the rst term of the trinomial. 3. Determine the second terms of the binomials by determining the factors of the third term that when added together yield the coecient of the middle term.

6.7.3 Sample Set A

Factor the following trinomials.

Example 6.28
x2 + 5x + 6
1. Write two sets of parentheses: 2. Place the factors of .

into the rst position of each set of parentheses:

(x
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3. The third term of the trinomial is 6. We seek two numbers whose (a) product is 6 and (b) sum is 5. The required numbers are 3 and 2. Place

+3 and + 2

into the parentheses.

x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 3) (x + 2)
The factorization is complete. We'll check to be sure.

(x + 3) (x + 2)

x2 + 2x + 3x + 6

= x2 + 5x + 6

Example 6.29
y 2 2y 24
1. Write two sets of parentheses: 2. Place the factors of .

y2

into the rst position of each set of parentheses:

(y

(y 24.
We seek two numbers whose

3. The third term of the trinomial is (a) product is (b) sum is

24

and Place

2. 6 and + 4
into the parentheses.

The required numbers are

6 and 4. y 2 2y 24 = (y 6) (y + 4) (y 6) (y + 4) =

The factorization is complete. We'll check to be sure.

y 2 + 4y 6y 24

= y 2 2y 24
Notice that the other combinations of the factors of do not work. For example,

24(some of which are 2, 12; 3, 8; and 4, 6)

(y 2) (y + 12) (y + 3) (y 8) (y 4) (y + 6)

= = =

y 2 + 10y 24 y 2 5y 24 y 2 + 2y 24

In all of these equations, the middle terms are incorrect.

Example 6.30
a2 11a + 30
1. Write two sets of parentheses: 2. Place the factors of .

into the rst position of each set of parentheses:

(a

(a +30.
We seek two numbers whose

3. The third term of the trinomial is (a) product is 30 and (b) sum is

11.
Place

The required numbers are

5 and 6. a2 11a + 30 = (a 5) (a 6) (a 5) (a 6) = =

5 and 6into

the parentheses.

The factorization is complete. We'll check to be sure.

a2 6a 5a + 30 a2 11a + 30

Example 6.31

3x2 15x 42

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factors rst.

Before we begin, let's recall the most basic rule of factoring:

Notice that 3 is the greatest common monomial factor of

3x2 15x 42 = 3 x2 5x 14

factor out common monomial every term. Factor out 3.

Now we can continue. 1. Write two sets of parentheses:3 2. Place the factors of .

into the rst position of each set of parentheses:

3 (x

(x 14.
We seek two numbers whose

3. The third term of the trinomial is (a) product is (b) sum is

14

and Place

5. 7 and + 2into
the parentheses.

7 and 2. 3x2 15x 42 = 3 (x 7) (x + 2)

The required numbers are

The factorization is complete. We'll check to be sure.

3 (x 7) (x + 2)

= = =

3 x2 + 2x 7x 14 3 x2 5x 14 3x2 15x 42

6.7.4 Practice Set A

Factor, if possible, the following trinomials.

Exercise 6.279
k 2 + 8k + 15 y 2 + 7y 30

(Solution on p. 406.) (Solution on p. 406.) (Solution on p. 406.) (Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.280 Exercise 6.281

m2 + 10m + 24 m2 10m + 16

Exercise 6.282

6.7.5 Factoring Hints

Factoring trinomials may take some practice, but with time and experience, you will be able to factor much more quickly. There are some clues that are helpful in determining the factors of the third term that when added yield the coecient of the middle term.

Factoring Hints Look at the sign of the last term:

a. If the sign is positive, we know that the two factors must have the

same

sign, since

(+) (+) = (+) () =

(+) ()

and and

() () = (+). () (+) = ().

The two factors will have the same sign as the sign of the middle term.

b. If the sign is negative, we know that two factors must have

opposite

signs, since

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6.7.6 Sample Set B

Example 6.32
Factor

x2 7x + 12.
.

1. Write two sets of parentheses: 2. The third term of the trinomial is

+12.

The sign is positive, so the two factors of 12 we are

looking for must have the same sign. They will have the sign of the middle term. The sign of the middle term is negative, so both factors of 12 are negative. They are

6 and 2,

or

4 and 3.

Only the factors

4 and 3 add to 7,

so

12 and 1, 4 and 3 are the

proper factors of 12 to be used.

x2 7x + 12 = (x 4) (x 3)

6.7.7 Practice Set B

Factor, if possible, the following trinomials.

Exercise 6.283
4k 2 + 32k + 28

(Solution on p. 406.) (Solution on p. 406.) (Solution on p. 406.) (Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.284 Exercise 6.285

x2 xy 6y 2

3y 4 + 24y 3 + 36y 2

Exercise 6.286

5a5 b 10a4 b2 + 15a3 b3

6.7.8 Exercises
For the following problems, factor the trinomials when possible.

Exercise 6.287
x2 + 4x + 3 x2 + 6x + 8

(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.288 Exercise 6.289

x2 + 7x + 12 x2 + 6x + 5
(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.290 Exercise 6.291

y 2 + 8y + 12 y 2 5y + 6
(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.292 Exercise 6.293

y 2 5y + 4
(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.294
a2 + a 6

Exercise 6.295
a2 + 3a 4

(Solution on p. 406.)

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Exercise 6.296
x2 + 4x 21

Exercise 6.297
x2 4x 21

(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.298
x2 + 7x + 12

Exercise 6.299
y 2 + 10y + 16 x2 + 6x 16 y 2 8y + 7

(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.300 Exercise 6.301 Exercise 6.302

y 2 5y 24
(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.303
a2 + a 30 a2 3a + 2

(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.304 Exercise 6.305

a2 12a + 20
(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.306
y 2 4y 32

Exercise 6.307
x2 + 13x + 42 x2 + 2x 35

(Solution on p. 406.)

Exercise 6.308 Exercise 6.309

x2 + 13x + 40 y 2 + 6y 27
(Solution on p. 407.)

Exercise 6.310 Exercise 6.311

b2 + 15b + 56
(Solution on p. 407.)

Exercise 6.312 Hint: Always search for a common factor.) Exercise 6.313
(

3a2 + 24a + 36

(Solution on p. 407.)

4x2 + 12x + 8

Exercise 6.314
2a2 18a + 40

Exercise 6.315 Exercise 6.316

6x2 54x + 48

(Solution on p. 407.)

5y 2 70y + 440

Exercise 6.317
x3 + 6x2 + 8x

(Solution on p. 407.)

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Exercise 6.318
x3 8x2 + 15x

Exercise 6.319 Exercise 6.320 Exercise 6.321 Exercise 6.322

(Solution on p. 407.)

x4 + 9x3 + 14x2 2a3 + 12a2 + 10a

(Solution on p. 407.)

4a3 40a2 + 84a

3xm2 + 33xm + 54x

(Solution on p. 407.)

Exercise 6.323 Exercise 6.324 Exercise 6.325 Exercise 6.326

2y 2 n2 10y 2 n 48y 2

4x4 42x3 + 144x2

(Solution on p. 407.)

y 5 + 13y 4 + 42y 3

4x2 a6 48x2 a5 + 252x2 a4

6.7.9 Exercises for Review

Exercise 6.327 (Section 6.5) Factor 6xy + 2ax 3ay a2 . Exercise 6.328 (Section 6.6) Factor 8a2 50. Exercise 6.329 (Section 6.6) Factor 4x2 + 17x 15.
(Solution on p. 407.)

(Solution on p. 407.)

6.8 Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coecient Other Than 1 8

6.8.1 Overview

The Method of Factorization

6.8.2 The Method of Factorization

In the last section we saw that we could easily factor trinomials of the form of the constant Factor

x2 + bx + c by nding the factors

c that add x2 4x 21. 21

and

to the coecient of the linear term

b,

as shown in the following example:

The third term of the trinomial is (a) product is (b) sum is

21.

We seek two numbers whose

4.

7 and +3. x2 4x 21 = (x 7) (x + 3)
The required numbers are

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The problem of factoring the polynomial

ax2 + bx + c, a = 1,

becomes more involved. We will study two

methods of factoring such polynomials. Each method produces the same result, and you should select the method you are most comfortable with. The rst method is called the method of factoring. The second method is called the

trial and error method and requires

some educated guesses. We will examine two examples (Sample Sets A and B). Then, we will study a second

collect and discard method,

and it requires less

guessing than the trial and error method. Sample Set C illustrates the use of the collect and discard method.

6.8.2.1 The Trial and Error Method of Factoring ax2 + bx + c Trial and Error Method
Consider the product

Examining the trinomial

20x2 + 23x + 6,

we can immediately see some factors of the rst and last terms.

20x2 20x, x 10x, 2x 5x, 4x

6
6, 1 3, 2

Table 6.2

Our goal is to choose the proper combination of factors of the rst and last terms that yield the middle term

23x.

Notice that the middle term comes from the the two binomials.

sum of the outer and inner products in the multiplication of

This fact provides us a way to nd the proper combination. Look for the combination that when The proper combination we're looking for is

multiplied and then added yields the middle term.

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6.8.3 Sample Set A

Example 6.33
Factor

6x2 + x 12.

Factor the rst and last terms.

Thus,

3x and 3 are 6x + x 12 =
2

to be multiplied,

2x

and

are to be multiplied. Put the factors of the leading term in immediately.

= = = 6x + x 12
2

3x 3x 3x 3x

2x 2x + 4 4 = = 3 2x + 2x + 6x2 + x 12 3 3

Since 3x and 3 are to be multiplied, they must be located in dieren Place the

4 in the remaining set of parentheses.

Check : (3x 4) (2x + 3)

6x2 + 9x 8x 12

Example 6.34
Factor

8x2 30x 27.

Find the factors of the rst and last terms.

Thus, the

4x

and

are to be multiplied, and

2x

and 3 are to be multiplied.

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8x2 30x 27

= = =

4x 4x 4x + = =

2x 2x 3 9 2x 9

check : (4x + 3) (2x 9)

8x2 36x + 6x 27 8x2 30x 27

Example 6.35
Factor

15x2 + 44x + 32.

Before we start nding the factors of the rst and last terms, notice that the constant term is

+32.

Since the product is

positive, the two factors we are looking for must have the same sign.
+44x,
is preceded by a

They must both be positive or both be negative. Now the middle term, positive sign. We know that the middle term comes from the

sum of the outer and inner products.

If these two numbers are to sum to a positive number, they must both be positive themselves. If they were negative, their sum would be negative. Thus, we can conclude that the two factors of

+32

that we are looking for are both positive numbers. This eliminates several factors of 32 and

lessens our amount of work. Factor the rst and last terms.

After a few trials we see that

5x and 15x2 + 44x + 32 = (5x + 8) (3x + 4) 18x2 56x + 6.

4 are to be multiplied, and

3x

and 8 are to be multiplied.

Example 6.36
Factor

We see that each term is even, so we can factor out 2.

2 9x2 28x + 3
Notice that the constant term is positive. must be negative. Factor the rst and last terms. Thus, we know that the factors of 3 that we are looking for must have the same sign. Since the sign of the middle term is negative, both factors

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There are not many combinations to try, and we nd that

9x

and

are to be multiplied and

and

1 are to be multiplied. 18x2 56x + 6 = 2 9x2 28x + 3 = 2 (9x 1) (x 3)

If we had not factored the 2 out rst, we would have gotten the factorization

The factorization is not complete since one of the factors may be factored further.

18x2 56x + 6

= = =

(9x 1) (2x 6) (9x 1) 2 (x 3) 2 (9x 1) (x 3) (By the commutative property of multiplication.)

The results are the same, but it is much easier to factor a polynomial after all common factors have been factored out rst.

Example 6.37
Factor

3x2 + x 14.
We see that the constant term is negative. Thus, the fac-

There are no common factors. tors of

14

must have dierent signs.

Factor the rst and last terms.

After a few trials, we see that

3x 3x2 + x 14 = (3x + 7) (x 2) 8x2 26xy + 15y 2 .

and

are to be multiplied and

and 7 are to be multiplied.

Example 6.38
Factor

We see that the constant term is positive and that the middle term is preceded by a minus sign. Hence, the factors of

15y 2

that we are looking for must both be negative.

Factor the rst and last terms.

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After a few trials, we see that multiplied.

4x

and

5y

are to be multiplied and

2x

and

3y

are to be

8x2 26xy + 15y 2 = (4x 3y) (2x 5y)

6.8.4 Practice Set A

Factor the following, if possible.

Exercise 6.330
2x2 + 13x 7 3x2 + x 4

(Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.)

Exercise 6.331 Exercise 6.332

4a2 25a 21 16b2 22b 3

Exercise 6.333 Exercise 6.334

10y 2 19y 15 6m3 + 40m2 14m

Exercise 6.335 Exercise 6.336 Exercise 6.337 Exercise 6.338

14p2 + 31pq 10q 2 24w2 z 2 + 14wz 3 2z 4

3x2 + 6xy + 2y 2

As you get more practice factoring these types of polynomials you become faster at picking the proper combinations. It takes a lot of practice! There is a shortcut that may help in picking the proper combinations. This process does not always work, but it seems to hold true in many cases. After you have factored the rst and last terms and are beginning to look for the proper combinations, start with the

intermediate factors and not the extreme ones.

6.8.5 Sample Set B

Example 6.39
Factor

24x2 41x + 12.

Factor the rst and last terms.

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24x2 24x, x 12x, 2x 8x, 3x 6x, 4x

12
12, 1 6, 2 4, 3

Table 6.3

Rather than starting with the the

24x, x and 12, 1, 6x and 4x, or the 6 and 2, or the 4 and 3. 24x2 41x + 12 = (8x 3) (3x 4)

pick some intermediate values,

8x

and

3x,

6.8.6 Practice Set B

Exercise 6.339
Factor

(Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.)

48x2 + 22x 15.

Exercise 6.340
Factor

54y 2 + 39yw 28w2 .

6.8.6.1 The Collect and Discard Method of Factoring ax2 + bx + c Collect and Discard Method
Consider the polynomial We start out as we

6x2 + x 12. would with a = 1. 6x

We begin by identifying

and

c.

In this case,

a=6

and

c = 12.

6x2 + x 12 :
Now, compute

6x a c.

a c = (6) (12) = 72
Find the factors of

72

that add to 1, the coecient of

x,

the linear term. The factors are 9 and

8.

Include these factors in the parentheses.

6x2 + x 12 : (6x + 9) (6x 8)

But we have included too much. We must eliminate the surplus. Factor each parentheses.

6x2 + x 12 : 3 (2x + 3) 2 (3x 4)

Discard the factors that multiply to

a = 6.

In this case, 3 and 2. We are left with the proper factorization.

6x2 + x 12 = (2x + 3) (3x 4)

6.8.7 Sample Set C

Example 6.40
Factor Identify

10x2 + 23x 5. a = 10
and

b = 5.

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10x2 + 23x 5;
Compute

10x

10x

25

a c = (10) (5) = 50 Find the factors of 50 that add to +23, the coecient and 2. Place these numbers into the parentheses. 10x2 + 23x 5 : (10x + 25) (10x 2) 10x2 + 23x 5 : (5) (2x + 5) (2) (5x 1) Discard the factors that multiply to a = 10. 10x2 + 23x 5 = (2x + 5) (5x 1)

of

x,

the linear term. The factors are

We have collected too much. Factor each set of parentheses and eliminate the surplus. In this case, 5 and 2.

Example 6.41
Factor Identify

8x2 30x 27.

a = 8 and c = 27. 8x2 30x 27 : 8x

8x

Compute Find the factors of

a c = (8) (27) = 216 216

that add to

30,

the coecient of

x,

the linear term. This requires

some thought. The factors are

36 and 8x2 30x 27 : (8x 36) (8x + 6)

6. Place these numbers into the parentheses.

We have collected too much. Factor each set of parentheses and eliminate the surplus.

8x2 30x 27 : (4) (2x 9) (2) (4x + 3)

Discard the factors that multiply to

a = 8.

In this case, 4 and 2.

8x2 30x 27 = (2x 9) (4x + 3)

Example 6.42
Factor Identify

18x2 5xy 2y 2 .

a = 18 and c = 2. 18x2 5xy 2y 2 : 18x

18x

Compute

a c = (18) (2) = 36 Find the factors of 36

these numbers into the parentheses, axing

5, the coecient y to each. 18x2 5xy 2y 2 : (18x 9y) (18x + 4y)

that add to

of

xy .

In this case,

and 4. Place

We have collected too much. Factor each set of parentheses and eliminate the surplus.

18x2 5xy 2y 2 : (9) (2x y) (2) (9x + 2y) Discard the factors that multiply to a = 18. In 18x2 5xy 2y 2 = (2x y) (9x + 2y)

this case, 9 and 4.

6.8.8 Practice Set C

Exercise 6.341
Factor

(Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.) (Solution on p. 407.)

6x2 + 7x 3.

Exercise 6.342
Factor

14x2 31x 10.

Exercise 6.343
Factor

48x2 + 22x 15.

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Exercise 6.344
Factor

(Solution on p. 408.)

10x2 23xw + 12w2 .

6.8.9 Exercises
Factor the following problems, if possible.

Exercise 6.345
x2 + 3x + 2

(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.346
x2 + 7x + 12 2x2 + 7x + 5 3x2 + 4x + 1

Exercise 6.347 Exercise 6.348 Exercise 6.349

2x2 + 11x + 12

(Solution on p. 408.)

(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.350 Exercise 6.351

3x2 x 4

10x2 + 33x + 20
(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.352
3x2 + x 4

Exercise 6.353
4x2 + 8x 21 2a2 a 3

(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.354 Exercise 6.355

9a2 7a + 2
(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.356
16a2 + 16a + 3 16y 2 26y + 3

Exercise 6.357 Exercise 6.358

3y 2 + 14y 5

(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.359 Exercise 6.360 Exercise 6.361

81a2 + 19a + 2

(Solution on p. 408.)

10x2 + 29x + 10

14y 2 + 29y 15
(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.362
24x2 + 34x + 5 24x2 34x + 5

Exercise 6.363

(Solution on p. 408.)

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Exercise 6.364
24x2 26x 5

Exercise 6.365
24x2 + 26x 5

(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.366
6a2 + 13a + 6

Exercise 6.367
6x2 + 5xy + y 2

(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.368
6a2 ay y 2
For the following problems, the given trinomial occurs when solving the corresponding applied problem. Factor each trinomial. You do not need to solve the problem.

Exercise 6.369
5r2 24r 5.

(Solution on p. 408.)

It takes 5 hours to paddle a boat 12 miles downstream and then back. at the rate of 1 mile per hour. At what rate was the boat paddled?

The current ows

Exercise 6.370
x2 + 5x 84.
The length of a rectangle is 5 inches more than the width of the rectangle. the rectangle is 84 square inches, what are the length and width of the rectangle? If the area of

Exercise 6.371
x2 + 24x 145.
A square measures 12 inches on each side.

(Solution on p. 408.)

Another square is to be drawn around this

square in such a way that the total area is 289 square inches. What is the distance from the edge of the smaller square to the edge of the larger square? (The two squares have the same center.)

Exercise 6.372
x2 + 8x 20.
A woman wishes to construct a rectangular box that is open at the top. She wishes it to

be 4 inches high and have a rectangular base whose length is three times the width. The material used for the base costs $2 per square inch, and the material used for the sides costs $1.50 per square inch. The woman will spend exactly $120 for materials. Find the dimension of the box (length of the base, width of the base, and height). For the following problems, factor the trinomials if possible.

Exercise 6.373 Exercise 6.374

6a2 + 7ab + 2b2

(Solution on p. 408.)

16x2 8xy 3y 2

Exercise 6.375 Exercise 6.376 Exercise 6.377

(Solution on p. 408.)

12a2 + 7ab + 12b2

9x2 + 18xy + 8y 2
(Solution on p. 408.)

8a2 + 10ab 6b2

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Exercise 6.378 Exercise 6.379 Exercise 6.380 Exercise 6.381 Exercise 6.382 Exercise 6.383

12a2 + 54a 90
(Solution on p. 408.)

12b4 + 30b2 a + 12a2

30a4 b4 3a2 b2 6c2

(Solution on p. 408.)

3a6 3a3 b2 18b4

20a2 b2 + 2abc2 6a2 c4

(Solution on p. 408.)

14a2 z 2 40a3 z 2 46a4 z 2

6.8.10 Exercises for Review

Exercise 6.384 4 (Section 2.7) Simplify a3 b6 . Exercise 6.385 (Section 4.6) Find the product. x2 (x 3) (x + 4). Exercise 6.386 (Section 4.7) Find the product. (5m 3n)2 . Exercise 6.387 (Section 5.3) Solve the equation 5 (2x 1) 4 (x + 7) = 0. Exercise 6.388 (Section 6.7) Factor x5 8x4 + 7x3 .
(Solution on p. 408.)

(Solution on p. 408.)

6.9 Summary of Key Concepts 9

6.9.1 Summary of Key Concepts
Factoring (Section 6.2)
Factoring is the process of determining the factors of some product. Factoring is the reverse of multiplication.

Greatest Common Factor (Section 6.4) The greatest common factor of a polynomial is the factor that is common to every term of the polynomial
and also is such that 1. The numerical coecient is the largest number common to each term. 2. The variables possess the largest exponents that are common to all the variables.

Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial (Section 6.4)

If

is the greatest common factor of

Ax + Ay ,

then

Ax + Ay = A (x + y)

Factoring by Grouping (Section 6.5) We are alerted to the idea of factoring by grouping
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1. Has no factor common to all terms. 2. Has an even number of terms.

Ax + Ay
A is common [U+23B5]

Bx + By
B is common [U+23B5]

= A(x + y) + B (x + y)
[U+23B5] x+y is common

(x + y) (A + B)

Special products (Section 6.6)

a2 b2 a + 2ab + b
2 2

= = =

(a + b) (a b) (a + b) (a b)
2 2

a2 2ab + b2

Fundamental Rule of Factoring (Section 6.6)

1. Factor out all common monomials rst. 2. Factor completely.

Factoring Trinomials (Section 6.7, Section 6.8)

One method of factoring a trinomial is to list all the factor pairs of both of the rst and last terms and then choose the combination that when multiplied and then added produces the middle term.

6.10 Exercise Supplement 10

6.10.1 Exercise Supplement
6.10.1.1 Finding the factors of a Monomial (Section 6.2)
For the following problems, the rst quantity represents the product and the second quantity represents a factor. Find the other factor.

Exercise 6.389
32a b, 2b
4

(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.390
35x3 y 2 , 7x3

Exercise 6.391
44a b c, 11b
2 2 2

(Solution on p. 408.)

Exercise 6.392
50m3 n5 p4 q, 10m3 q

Exercise 6.393
51(a + 1) (b + 3) , 3 (a + 1)
2 4

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.394
3

26(x + 2y) (x y) , 13 (x y)

Exercise 6.395
4 3 8x5 y 4 (x + y) (x + 3y) , 2x (x + y) (x + 3y)

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.396
10

(6a 5b) (7a b) (a + 3b) , (6a 5b) (7a b) (a + 3b)

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Exercise 6.397
12x
n+6 2n5

(Solution on p. 409.)
n+1 n+3

, 3x

Exercise 6.398
400a3n+10 bn6 c4n+7 , 20a2n+8 c2n1

Exercise 6.399
16x 32, 16

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.400
35a 45, 513

Exercise 6.401
24a 6a,
2

(Solution on p. 409.)

6a 11x
(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.402
88x4 33x3 + 44x2 + 55x,

Exercise 6.403
9y 27y + 36y, 3y
3 2

Exercise 6.404
4m6 16m4 + 16m2 , 4m

Exercise 6.405
5x y + 10x y 15x y , 5x y
4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.406 Exercise 6.407

21a5 b6 c4 (a + 2) + 35a5 bc5 (a + 2) , 7a4 b(a + 2) x 2y c , 1

2

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.408
a + 3b, 1

6.10.1.2 Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial (Section 6.3) - The Greatest Common Factor (Section 6.4)
For the following problems, factor the polynomials.

Exercise 6.409
8a + 4

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.410
10x + 10

Exercise 6.411
3y 2 + 27y

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.412
6a2 b2 + 18a2

Exercise 6.413
21 (x + 5) + 9

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.414
14 (2a + 1) + 35

Exercise 6.415
ma3 m

(Solution on p. 409.)

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Exercise 6.416
15y 3 24y + 24
3

Exercise 6.417 Exercise 6.418

Pa + Pb + Pc

r2 (r + 1) 3r(r + 1) + r + 1

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.419
(10 3x) (2 + x) + 3 (10 3x) (7 + x)

(Solution on p. 409.)

6.10.1.3 Factoring by Grouping (Section 6.5)

For the following problems, use the grouping method to factor the polynomials. Some may not be factorable.

Exercise 6.420
4ax + x + 4ay + y

Exercise 6.421
xy + 4x 3y 12

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.422
2ab 8b 3ab 12a a2 7a + ab 7b

Exercise 6.423

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.424 Exercise 6.425

r2 + rs r s

m2 + 5m + nm + 5n
(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.426 Exercise 6.427

8a2 bc + 20a2 bc + 10a3 b3 c + 25a3 b3

(Solution on p. 409.)

a (a + 6) (a + 6) + a (a 4) (a 4)

Exercise 6.428
a (2x + 7) 4 (2x + 7) + a (x 10) 4 (x 10)

6.10.1.4 Factoring Two Special Products (Section 6.6) - Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coecient Other Than 1 (Section 6.8)
For the following problems, factor the polynomials, if possible.

Exercise 6.429
m2 36

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.430
r2 81 a2 + 8a + 16

Exercise 6.431

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.432
c2 + 10c + 25 m2 + m + 1

Exercise 6.433

(Solution on p. 409.)

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Exercise 6.434
r2 r 6 a2 + 9a + 20 s2 + 9s + 18

Exercise 6.435 Exercise 6.436

(Solution on p. 409.)

x2 + 14x + 40 a2 12a + 36

Exercise 6.437 Exercise 6.438 Exercise 6.439

n2 14n + 49

(Solution on p. 409.)

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.440
a2 + 6a + 5

Exercise 6.441
a2 9a + 20

(Solution on p. 409.)

Exercise 6.442
6x2 + 5x + 1 4a2 9a 9

Exercise 6.443

(Solution on p. 410.)

Exercise 6.444
4x2 + 7x + 3

Exercise 6.445
42a2 + 5a 2

(Solution on p. 410.)

Exercise 6.446
30y 2 + 7y 15

Exercise 6.447
56m2 + 26m + 6 27r2 33r 4

(Solution on p. 410.)

Exercise 6.448 Exercise 6.449

4x2 + 4xy 3y 2
(Solution on p. 410.)

Exercise 6.450
2x2 + 6x 20

25a2 + 25ab + 6b2

Exercise 6.451

(Solution on p. 410.)

Exercise 6.452
2y 2 + 4y + 48 x3 + 3x2 4x

Exercise 6.453 Exercise 6.454 Exercise 6.455

3y 4 27y 3 + 24y 2

(Solution on p. 410.)

(Solution on p. 410.)

15a2 b2 ab 2b

Exercise 6.456

4x3 16x2 + 16x

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18a2 6a +

Exercise 6.457
1 2

(Solution on p. 410.)

Exercise 6.458 Exercise 6.459

a4 + 16a2 b + 16b2
(Solution on p. 410.)

4x2 12xy + 9y 2

Exercise 6.460

49b4 84b2 + 36

Exercise 6.461 Exercise 6.462

a4 2a2 b 15b2

(Solution on p. 410.)

r6 s8 + 6r3 s4 p2 q 6 + 9p4 q 12

Exercise 6.463

(Solution on p. 410.)

81a8 b12 c10 25x20 y 18

6.11 Prociency Exam

6.11.1 Prociency Exam

11

Exercise 6.464 (Solution on p. (Section 6.2) The product is 27a3 + 9a2 + 9a and a factor is 3a. Find the other factor. Exercise 6.465 (Solution on p. (Section 6.2) The product is 15xn+5 y 3n2 . Find the other factor.
For the following problems, factor, if possible, the polynomials.

410.) 410.)

Exercise 6.466 (Section 6.4) 14x2 y 4 b 28x2 y 3 b 42x2 y 2 Exercise 6.467 (Section 6.4) (y + 2) a + (y + 2) c Exercise 6.468 (Section 6.5) 6x2 y 2 z + 5x2 y 3 12xyz 10xy 2 Exercise 6.469 (Section 6.6) 4a2 16c2 Exercise 6.470 (Section 6.6) m4 n4 Exercise 6.471 (Section 6.6) b2 + 8b + 16 Exercise 6.472 (Section 6.6) 9y 2 30y + 25 Exercise 6.473 (Section 6.7) x2 + 5x 15 Exercise 6.474 (Section 6.7) x2 x 30 Exercise 6.475 (Section 6.8) 4x6 36x4 + 80x2
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(Solution on p. 410.) (Solution on p. 410.) (Solution on p. 410.) (Solution on p. 410.) (Solution on p. 410.) (Solution on p. 410.) (Solution on p. 410.) (Solution on p. 410.) (Solution on p. 410.) (Solution on p. 410.)

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Exercise 6.476 (Section 6.8) 9x2 + 25x 6

(Solution on p. 410.)

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 6

Solution to Exercise 6.1 (p. 355) Solution to Exercise 6.2 (p. 355) Solution to Exercise 6.3 (p. 355)
5 14

2x2 yz 4

Solution to Exercise 6.5 (p. 355)

2a
3

Solution to Exercise 6.7 (p. 355) Solution to Exercise 6.9 (p. 355)
5x3 2x3

Solution to Exercise 6.11 (p. 356) Solution to Exercise 6.13 (p. 356)
2xy

Solution to Exercise 6.15 (p. 356) Solution to Exercise 6.17 (p. 356) Solution to Exercise 6.19 (p. 356) Solution to Exercise 6.21 (p. 356) Solution to Exercise 6.23 (p. 356) Solution to Exercise 6.25 (p. 356)
d
1

3b3 c

9xb

4x3 bf 7

7a17 b5 c18 d
1 3 4x

Solution to Exercise 6.27 (p. 356) Solution to Exercise 6.29 (p. 356)
4(x + y)
3

Solution to Exercise 6.31 (p. 356) Solution to Exercise 6.33 (p. 357)
(x + y) 13(x 5y) (x 3y)
3 5

Solution to Exercise 6.35 (p. 357)

6xn y n6 x12 z 6

Solution to Exercise 6.37 (p. 357) Solution to Exercise 6.39 (p. 357) Solution to Exercise 6.40 (p. 359) Solution to Exercise 6.41 (p. 359) Solution to Exercise 6.42 (p. 359)
x4 2x3 y + 4x2 y 2 + 6y 4 y 2 + 2y 3 x2 4x2 16x + 16

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Solution to Exercise 6.43 (p. 359) Solution to Exercise 6.44 (p. 359) Solution to Exercise 6.45 (p. 359)
2x + 5 x+5 a+3 a2 b2 5a4 + 7a2 1

Solution to Exercise 6.47 (p. 359) Solution to Exercise 6.49 (p. 359) Solution to Exercise 6.51 (p. 359)
3x + 4 9a 2 x2

Solution to Exercise 6.53 (p. 359) Solution to Exercise 6.55 (p. 359) Solution to Exercise 6.57 (p. 360)
2a + 1
3 2 2x

Solution to Exercise 6.59 (p. 360) Solution to Exercise 6.61 (p. 360)
3x2 + x 2 y 2 2y + 1 +x+3

Solution to Exercise 6.63 (p. 360) Solution to Exercise 6.65 (p. 360)
2y 2 5y 6 9x2 + 10 4x 3

Solution to Exercise 6.67 (p. 360) Solution to Exercise 6.69 (p. 360) Solution to Exercise 6.71 (p. 360) Solution to Exercise 6.73 (p. 360)
2a3 a2 3a + 4 x5 + 4x3 4 2x 7 5a3 + 6a2 + 8a + 4

Solution to Exercise 6.75 (p. 360) Solution to Exercise 6.77 (p. 360) Solution to Exercise 6.79 (p. 361)
5a + 2b

Solution to Exercise 6.81 (p. 361)

4x4 y 4 + x + 1

Solution to Exercise 6.83 (p. 361)

8a2 bc6 + 7ab2 c5 6b3 c4 1 a 2

Solution to Exercise 6.85 (p. 361) Solution to Exercise 6.87 (p. 361)
2x 3 a b

Solution to Exercise 6.89 (p. 361)

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Solution to Exercise 6.91 (p. 361)

a + b c a+b+c 6x2 y

Solution to Exercise 6.93 (p. 361) Solution to Exercise 6.95 (p. 361) Solution to Exercise 6.97 (p. 361)
a=3

Solution to Exercise 6.99 (p. 363) Solution to Exercise 6.100 (p. 363) Solution to Exercise 6.101 (p. 363) Solution to Exercise 6.102 (p. 363) Solution to Exercise 6.103 (p. 364) Solution to Exercise 6.104 (p. 364) Solution to Exercise 6.105 (p. 365)
9 (a + 2) 2m2 (n 4) (4m 3) (y + 4) (a + b) 7m 2m3 4m + 1 2b4 5a5 7a4 b 4b2 6y y 2 + 4y + 6 4 (x 12)

Solution to Exercise 6.107 (p. 365)

4 (2b + 3)

Solution to Exercise 6.109 (p. 365)

2 (2x 3) 7 (3y 4)

Solution to Exercise 6.111 (p. 365) Solution to Exercise 6.113 (p. 365)
6x (2x + 3) 2 4y 2 + 9 3 y2 2

Solution to Exercise 6.115 (p. 365) Solution to Exercise 6.117 (p. 365) Solution to Exercise 6.119 (p. 365)
6y (y 1) b y2 + 1

Solution to Exercise 6.121 (p. 365) Solution to Exercise 6.123 (p. 365)
5x a2 x + 2

Solution to Exercise 6.125 (p. 365)

5 2x2 + x 3

Solution to Exercise 6.127 (p. 366)

3 5y 3 8y + 3

Solution to Exercise 6.129 (p. 366)

b y3 + y2 + y + 1 x (9x + 6y + 4)

Solution to Exercise 6.131 (p. 366) Solution to Exercise 6.133 (p. 366)
13x2 y 5 (c 3)

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Solution to Exercise 6.135 (p. 366) Solution to Exercise 6.137 (p. 366)
N (x + y) A (x y) 2 3y 3 + 4y 2 + 7y 5

Solution to Exercise 6.139 (p. 366) Solution to Exercise 6.141 (p. 366)
(x 9) (a + b)

Solution to Exercise 6.143 (p. 366)

(9a b) (w x)

Solution to Exercise 6.145 (p. 366) Solution to Exercise 6.147 (p. 366) Solution to Exercise 6.149 (p. 367)
t=3 x2 y 11xy 16x2 y 2 2 3x2 y 3 x3 y 4xy + 9x3 2y 3

Solution to Exercise 6.151 (p. 368) Solution to Exercise 6.152 (p. 368) Solution to Exercise 6.153 (p. 368) Solution to Exercise 6.154 (p. 368) Solution to Exercise 6.155 (p. 368) Solution to Exercise 6.156 (p. 368) Solution to Exercise 6.157 (p. 368)
(2b + 3) (a + 9) (y + 1) (x + 3)
yes

(a + b) (x + y)

(2m + 5n) (a + 4) a2 + 3b

x3 + 4y 3

(5x 2y) (3m + 2n) x 8ab 7c2

(5 3y)

Solution to Exercise 6.159 (p. 368) Solution to Exercise 6.161 (p. 369)
(a + 5b) (r + 4s)

Solution to Exercise 6.163 (p. 369) Solution to Exercise 6.165 (p. 369)
a2 + 3 b2 + 2
Not factorable by grouping

3 (4mx 2bx + 7ay 3by) Not

factorable by grouping

Solution to Exercise 6.167 (p. 369) Solution to Exercise 6.169 (p. 369)
(x + y) (x 3)

Solution to Exercise 6.171 (p. 369)

Not factorable by grouping

Solution to Exercise 6.173 (p. 369)

(4s 9) (3s 2t)

Solution to Exercise 6.175 (p. 369)

a2 b2 a2 b2 + 2 (1 + 3ab) y 5y 2 z + 3xw x2 2z

Solution to Exercise 6.177 (p. 369)

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Solution to Exercise 6.179 (p. 369) Solution to Exercise 6.181 (p. 370) Solution to Exercise 6.183 (p. 370) Solution to Exercise 6.185 (p. 371) Solution to Exercise 6.186 (p. 371) Solution to Exercise 6.187 (p. 371) Solution to Exercise 6.188 (p. 371) Solution to Exercise 6.189 (p. 371) Solution to Exercise 6.190 (p. 371) Solution to Exercise 6.191 (p. 372) Solution to Exercise 6.192 (p. 372) Solution to Exercise 6.193 (p. 374) Solution to Exercise 6.194 (p. 374) Solution to Exercise 6.195 (p. 374) Solution to Exercise 6.196 (p. 374) Solution to Exercise 6.197 (p. 374) Solution to Exercise 6.198 (p. 374) Solution to Exercise 6.199 (p. 374)
(a + 3) (a 3)
not possible

m6 n7 p3 8qt2

5m4 n10 p

6 103

(m + 5) (m 5)

9(2p 3q (2p + 3q) 7a2 + bc

7a2 bc

x4 y 2 + 10w6

x4 y 2 10w6

3 (x + 5) (x 5) am ab2 + mn

ab2 mn

m2 + n2 (m n) (m + n) 2y 2 + 1

4y 4 + 1

2y 2 1

(m 4) (k + 5)

(2a + 3)

(3x 4y)

2wz(w + 4z)

Solution to Exercise 6.201 (p. 374)

(x + 4) (x 4)

Solution to Exercise 6.203 (p. 374)

(a + 10) (a 10) 4 (a + 4) (a 4)

Solution to Exercise 6.205 (p. 374) Solution to Exercise 6.207 (p. 374)
3 (x + 3) (x 3)

Solution to Exercise 6.209 (p. 374)

(2a + 5) (2a 5) (6y + 5) (6y 5)

Solution to Exercise 6.211 (p. 374) Solution to Exercise 6.213 (p. 375)
3 (2a + 5) (2a 5)

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Solution to Exercise 6.215 (p. 375)

2 (2y + 5) (2y 5) (xy + 5) (xy 5) x2 y 2 + 3a

Solution to Exercise 6.217 (p. 375)

x2 y 2 3a

Solution to Exercise 6.219 (p. 375) Solution to Exercise 6.221 (p. 375) Solution to Exercise 6.223 (p. 375)
(a + b) (a b) b2 (2a + 3) (2a 3)

Solution to Exercise 6.225 (p. 375)

x2 + y 2 (x + y) (x y) a4 y a4 + y

Solution to Exercise 6.227 (p. 375) Solution to Exercise 6.229 (p. 375) Solution to Exercise 6.231 (p. 375)
(5 + a) (5 a) 4 5 + 3b2 b3 + x 2 b3 x 2

Solution to Exercise 6.233 (p. 375) Solution to Exercise 6.235 (p. 375) Solution to Exercise 6.237 (p. 376) Solution to Exercise 6.239 (p. 376) Solution to Exercise 6.241 (p. 376)
ac2 (a + 5) (a 5) x6 + x6 x3 + y 3 x3 y 3 a2 + b2 (a + b) (a b) x2 + 4 (x + 2) (x 2) 5 3b2

Solution to Exercise 6.243 (p. 376) Solution to Exercise 6.245 (p. 376)
(x + 5) (a + 6)
2

7xy 2 z 3 + 8a2 bc4 d5

7xy 2 z 3 8a2 bc4 d5

Solution to Exercise 6.247 (p. 376)

2

Solution to Exercise 6.249 (p. 376)

(y + 10) (a 2)
2 2

Solution to Exercise 6.251 (p. 376) Solution to Exercise 6.253 (p. 376)
(x 5)
2

Solution to Exercise 6.255 (p. 376)

(a 12) (x + 1)
2 2

Solution to Exercise 6.257 (p. 376)

2

Solution to Exercise 6.259 (p. 377) Solution to Exercise 6.261 (p. 377)
(3x + 1) (4a 3)
2

(b 1)

Solution to Exercise 6.263 (p. 377)

2

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Solution to Exercise 6.265 (p. 377)

(3x + y)
2

Solution to Exercise 6.267 (p. 377)

(6a + 5b)
2

Solution to Exercise 6.269 (p. 377)

3(2a 5)
2

Solution to Exercise 6.271 (p. 377)

2(4x + 1)
2

Solution to Exercise 6.273 (p. 377)

not factorable

Solution to Exercise 6.275 (p. 377)

x3 (x + 4)
2

Solution to Exercise 6.277 (p. 378)

(m 3) (x y)

Solution to Exercise 6.279 (p. 380) Solution to Exercise 6.280 (p. 380) Solution to Exercise 6.281 (p. 380) Solution to Exercise 6.282 (p. 380) Solution to Exercise 6.283 (p. 381) Solution to Exercise 6.284 (p. 381) Solution to Exercise 6.285 (p. 381) Solution to Exercise 6.286 (p. 381) Solution to Exercise 6.287 (p. 381)
(x + 3) (x + 1) (x + 3) (x + 4) (y + 6) (y + 2) 5a3 b (a + 3b) (a b) (x + 2y) (x 3y) 3y 2 (y + 2) (y + 6) 4 (k + 7) (k + 1) (m 8) (m 2) (m + 6) (m + 4) (y + 10) (y 3) (k + 3) (k + 5)

Solution to Exercise 6.289 (p. 381) Solution to Exercise 6.291 (p. 381) Solution to Exercise 6.293 (p. 381)
(y 4) (y 1)

Solution to Exercise 6.295 (p. 381)

(a + 4) (a 1)

Solution to Exercise 6.297 (p. 382)

(x 7) (x + 3) (y + 8) (y + 2)

Solution to Exercise 6.299 (p. 382) Solution to Exercise 6.301 (p. 382)
(y 7) (y 1)

Solution to Exercise 6.303 (p. 382)

(a + 6) (a 5)

Solution to Exercise 6.305 (p. 382)

(a 10) (a 2)

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Solution to Exercise 6.307 (p. 382)

(x + 6) (x + 7) (x + 5) (x + 8) (b + 8) (b + 7)

Solution to Exercise 6.309 (p. 382) Solution to Exercise 6.311 (p. 382) Solution to Exercise 6.313 (p. 382)
4 (x + 2) (x + 1)

Solution to Exercise 6.315 (p. 382) Solution to Exercise 6.317 (p. 382) Solution to Exercise 6.319 (p. 383)
x2 (x + 7) (x + 2) 4a (a 7) (a 3) x (x + 4) (x + 2) 5 y 2 14y + 88

Solution to Exercise 6.321 (p. 383) Solution to Exercise 6.323 (p. 383) Solution to Exercise 6.325 (p. 383)
y 3 (y + 6) (y + 7) (2x a) (3y + a) (4x 3) (x + 5) 2y 2 (n 8) (n + 3)

Solution to Exercise 6.327 (p. 383) Solution to Exercise 6.329 (p. 383) Solution to Exercise 6.330 (p. 388) Solution to Exercise 6.331 (p. 388) Solution to Exercise 6.332 (p. 388) Solution to Exercise 6.333 (p. 388) Solution to Exercise 6.334 (p. 388) Solution to Exercise 6.335 (p. 388) Solution to Exercise 6.336 (p. 388) Solution to Exercise 6.337 (p. 388) Solution to Exercise 6.338 (p. 388) Solution to Exercise 6.339 (p. 389) Solution to Exercise 6.340 (p. 389) Solution to Exercise 6.341 (p. 390) Solution to Exercise 6.342 (p. 390)
(7x + 2) (2x 5) (3x 1) (2x + 3) (9y 4w) (6y + 7w) (6x + 5) (8x 3)
not factorable

(2x 1) (x + 7)

(3x + 4) (x 1) (4a + 3) (a 7)

(8b + 1) (2b 3)

(5y + 3) (2y 5)

2m (3m 1) (m + 7)

(7p 2q) (2p + 5q)

2z 2 (4w z) (3w z)

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Solution to Exercise 6.343 (p. 390) Solution to Exercise 6.344 (p. 391) Solution to Exercise 6.345 (p. 391)
(x + 2) (x + 1) (5x 4w) (2x 3w) (6x + 5) (8x 3)

Solution to Exercise 6.347 (p. 391) Solution to Exercise 6.349 (p. 391)
(2x + 3) (x + 4) (3x 4) (x + 1) (2x + 5) (x + 1)

Solution to Exercise 6.351 (p. 391) Solution to Exercise 6.353 (p. 391)
(2x 3) (2x + 7)
not factorable

Solution to Exercise 6.355 (p. 391) Solution to Exercise 6.357 (p. 391)
(8y 1) (2y 3)

Solution to Exercise 6.359 (p. 391)

(5x + 2) (2x + 5)
not factorable

Solution to Exercise 6.361 (p. 391) Solution to Exercise 6.363 (p. 391) Solution to Exercise 6.365 (p. 392)
(6x 1) (4x + 5) (6x 1) (4x 5)

Solution to Exercise 6.367 (p. 392)

(3x + y) (2x + y) (5r + 1) (r 5)

Solution to Exercise 6.369 (p. 392) Solution to Exercise 6.371 (p. 392)
(x + 29) (x 5)

Solution to Exercise 6.373 (p. 392)

(4x + y) (4x 3y)
not factorable

Solution to Exercise 6.375 (p. 392) Solution to Exercise 6.377 (p. 392) Solution to Exercise 6.379 (p. 393) Solution to Exercise 6.381 (p. 393)
3 a3 + 2b2 6 2b2 + a b2 + 2a a3 3b2 2 4a2 + 5ab 3b2

Solution to Exercise 6.383 (p. 393) Solution to Exercise 6.385 (p. 393)
x4 + x3 12x2 x=
11 2

2a2 z 2 7 20a 23a2

or

2a2 z 2 23a2 + 20a 7

Solution to Exercise 6.387 (p. 393) Solution to Exercise 6.389 (p. 394)
16a4

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Solution to Exercise 6.391 (p. 394)

4a2 c

Solution to Exercise 6.393 (p. 394)

17 (a + 1) (b + 3)
3 4

Solution to Exercise 6.395 (p. 394)

4x4 y 4 (x + y) (x + 3y)
2

Solution to Exercise 6.397 (p. 395)

4x5 y n8 (x 2) 4a 1

Solution to Exercise 6.399 (p. 395) Solution to Exercise 6.401 (p. 395) Solution to Exercise 6.403 (p. 395)
3y 2 + 9y 12 x2 y 2x + 3 x + 2y + c2 4 (2a + 1)

Solution to Exercise 6.405 (p. 395) Solution to Exercise 6.407 (p. 395) Solution to Exercise 6.409 (p. 395) Solution to Exercise 6.411 (p. 395)
3y (y + 9)

Solution to Exercise 6.413 (p. 395)

3 (7x + 38) m a3 1

Solution to Exercise 6.415 (p. 395) Solution to Exercise 6.417 (p. 396)
(r + 1) r2 (r + 1) 3r (r + 1) + 1
2

Solution to Exercise 6.419 (p. 396)

(10 3x) (23 + 4x) (x 3) (y + 4) (a + b) (a 7) (r 1) (r + s)

Solution to Exercise 6.421 (p. 396) Solution to Exercise 6.423 (p. 396) Solution to Exercise 6.425 (p. 396) Solution to Exercise 6.427 (p. 396)
2 (a + 1) (a 1)

Solution to Exercise 6.429 (p. 396)

(m + 6) (m 6) (a + 4)
2

Solution to Exercise 6.431 (p. 396) Solution to Exercise 6.433 (p. 396)
not factorable

Solution to Exercise 6.435 (p. 397)

(a + 5) (a + 4)

Solution to Exercise 6.437 (p. 397) Solution to Exercise 6.439 (p. 397)
(n 7)
2

(x + 10) (x + 4)

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Solution to Exercise 6.441 (p. 397)

(a 5) (a 4)

Solution to Exercise 6.443 (p. 397)

(4a + 3) (a 3)

Solution to Exercise 6.445 (p. 397)

(6a 1) (7a + 2)

Solution to Exercise 6.447 (p. 397) Solution to Exercise 6.449 (p. 397) Solution to Exercise 6.451 (p. 397)
2 (x 2) (x + 5) (2x + 3y) (2x y) 2 28m2 + 13m + 3

Solution to Exercise 6.453 (p. 397)

x (x + 4) (x 1) b 15a2 b a 2 (6a 1) 3a (2x 3y)
2 1 2

Solution to Exercise 6.455 (p. 397) Solution to Exercise 6.457 (p. 397) Solution to Exercise 6.459 (p. 398) Solution to Exercise 6.461 (p. 398) Solution to Exercise 6.463 (p. 398)
r3 s4 + 3p2 q 6
2

Solution to Exercise 6.464 (p. 398)

9a2 + 3a + 3 5xn y 2n3

9a4 b6 c5 + 5x10 y 9

9a4 b6 c5 5x10 y 9

Solution to Exercise 6.465 (p. 398) Solution to Exercise 6.466 (p. 398) Solution to Exercise 6.467 (p. 398) Solution to Exercise 6.468 (p. 398) Solution to Exercise 6.469 (p. 398)
4 (a + 2c) (a 2c) xy (xy 2) (6z + 5y) (a + c) (y + 2) 14x2 y 2 y 2 b + 2yb + 3

Solution to Exercise 6.470 (p. 398) Solution to Exercise 6.471 (p. 398) Solution to Exercise 6.472 (p. 398)
(3y 5)
2

m2 + n2 (m + n) (m n)
2

(b + 4)

Solution to Exercise 6.473 (p. 398)

not factorable

Solution to Exercise 6.474 (p. 398)

(x 6) (x + 5)

Solution to Exercise 6.475 (p. 398) Solution to Exercise 6.476 (p. 399)
(9x 2) (x + 3) 4x2 x2 5 (x + 2) (x 2)

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7.1 Objectives1
After completing the chapter, you should

Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities In One Variable (Section 7.2)

understand the concept of a graph and the relationship between axes, coordinate systems, and dimension be able to construct one-dimensional graphs

Plotting Points in the Plane (Section 7.3)

be familiar with the plane know what is meant by the coordinates of a point be able to plot points in the plane

Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables (Section 7.8)

be able to relate solutions to a linear equation to lines know the general form of a linear equation be able to construct the graph of a line using the intercept method be able to distinguish, by their equations, slanted, horizontal, and vertical lines

The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line (Section 7.5)

be more familiar with the general form of a line be able to recognize the slope-intercept form of a line be able to interpret the slope and intercept of a line be able to use the slope formula to nd the slope of a line

Graphing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form (Section 7.6)

be able to use the slope and intercept to construct the graph of a line

Finding the Equation of a Line (Section 7.7)

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be able to nd the equation of line using either the slope-intercept form or the point-slope form of a line

Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables (Section 7.8)

be able to locate solutions linear inequalitites in two variables using graphical techniques

7.2 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable 2

7.2.1 Overview

Graphs Axes, Coordinate Systems, and Dimension Graphing in One Dimension

7.2.2 Graphs
We have, thus far in our study of algebra, developed and used several methods for obtaining solutions to linear equations in both one and two variables. Quite often it is helpful to obtain a picture of the solutions to an equation. These pictures are called from the equation alone.

graphs and they can reveal information that may not be evident graph of the equation.

The Graph of an Equation

The geometric representation (picture) of the solutions to an equation is called the

7.2.3 Axes, Coordinate Systems, and Dimension

Axis
The basic structure of the graph is the

axis.

It is with respect to the axis that all solutions to an equation

The Number Line is an Axis

are located. The most fundamental type of axis is the

number line.

Number of Variables and Number of Axes

An equation in one variable requires one axis. An equation in two variables requires two axes.

We have the following general rules regarding axes.

An equation in three variables requires three axes. ... An equation in

variables requires

axes.

We shall always draw an axis as a straight line, and if more than one axis is required, we shall draw them

Coordinate System

so they are all mutually perpendicular (the lines forming the axes will be at

90

angles to one another).

A system of axes constructed for graphing an equation is called a

coordinate system. The Phrase, Graphing an Equation The phrase graphing an equation is used frequently and should be interpreted as meaning geometrically
locating the solutions to an equation.

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Relating the Number of Variables and the Number of Axes

We will not start actually graphing equations until Section Section 7.3, but in the following examples we will

relate the number of variables in an equation to the number of axes in the coordinate system. 1. One-Dimensional Graphs:
If we wish to graph the equation

5x + 2 = 17,

we would need to construct

a coordinate system consisting of a single axis (a single number line) since the equation consists of only one variable. We label the axis with the variable that appears in the equation.

We might interpret an equation in one variable as giving information in one-dimensional space. Since we live in three-dimensional space, one-dimensional space might be hard to imagine. Objects in onedimensional space would have only length, no width or depth. To graph an equation in two variables such as

2. Two-Dimensional Graphs:

y = 2x 3,

we would

need to construct a coordinate system consisting of two mutually perpendicular number lines We call the intersection of the two axes the

origin

(axes).

and label it with a 0. The two axes are simply

number lines; one drawn horizontally, one drawn vertically.

Recall that an equation in two variables requires a solution to be a pair of numbers. The solutions can be written as ordered pairs label one axis

(x, y).

Since the equation

y = 2x 3

involves the variables

and

y,

we

and the other axis

y.

In mathematics it is customary to label the horizontal axis with

the independent variable and the vertical axis with the dependent variable. We might interpret equations in two variables as giving information in two-dimensional space. Objects in two-dimensional space would have length and width, but no depth. An equation in three variables, such as

3. Three-Dimensional Graphs:
system and graph.

3x2 4y 2 + 5z = 0,

requires

three mutually perpendicular axes, one for each variable. We would construct the following coordinate

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4. Four-Dimensional Graphs:

We might interpret equations in three variables as giving information about three-dimensional space. To graph an equation in four variables, such as

3x 2y + 8x 5w =

7, would require four mutually perpendicular number lines.

These graphs are left to the imagination.

We might interpret equations in four variables as giving information in four-dimensional space. Fourdimensional objects would have length, width, depth, and some other dimension.

Black Holes

These other spaces are hard for us to imagine, but the existence of black holes makes the possibility of other universes of one-, two-, four-, or n-dimensions not entirely unlikely. Although it may be dicult for us 3-D people to travel around in another dimensional space, at least we could be pretty sure that our mathematics would still work (since it is not restricted to only three dimensions)!

7.2.4 Graphing in One Dimension

Graphing a linear equation in one variable involves solving the equation, then locating the solution on the axis (number line), and marking a point at this location. We have observed that graphs may reveal information that may not be evident from the original equation. The graphs of linear equations in one variable do not yield much, if any, information, but they serve as a foundation to graphs of higher dimension (graphs of two variables and three variables).

7.2.5 Sample Set A

Example 7.1
Graph the equation one axis. Label the Solve the equation for

3x 5 = 10. x and construct axis x.

an axis. Since there is only one variable, we need only

3x 5 3x x

= = =

10 15 5

Example 7.2
Graph the equation

3x + 4 + 7x 1 + 8 = 31.

Solving the equation we get,

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10x + 11 10x x

= = =

31 20 2

7.2.6 Practice Set A

Exercise 7.1
Graph the equation

(Solution on p. 513.)

4x + 1 = 7.

7.2.7 Sample Set B

Example 7.3
Graph the linear inequality

4x 12.

We proceed by solving the inequality.

4x x

12 3

Divide each side by 4.

As we know, any value greater than or equal to 3 will satisfy the original inequality. Hence we have innitely many solutions and, thus, innitely many points to mark o on our graph.

The

closed circle

at 3 means that 3 is included as a solution. All the points beginning at 3

and in the direction of the arrow are solutions.

Example 7.4
Graph the linear inequality

2y 1 > 3.

We rst solve the inequality.

2y 1 2y y

> > <

3 4 2
The inequality symbol reversed direction because we divided by 2.

2 will satisfy the inequality and are thus solutions. 2 itself is not to be included as a solution, we draw an open circle at 2. The solutions are to the left of 2 so we draw an arrow pointing to the left of 2 to denote the region of solutions.
Thus, all numbers strictly less than Since

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Example 7.5
Graph the inequality three parts.

2 y + 1 < 1.

We recognize this inequality as a

compound inequality and solve it by subtracting 1 from all

2y+1<1 3y <0

Thus, the solution is all numbers between or equal to

and 0, more precisely, all numbers greater than

but strictly less than 0.

Example 7.6
Graph the linear equation The solution is

5x = 125. x = 25. Scaling the

axis by units of 5 rather than 1, we obtain

7.2.8 Practice Set B

Exercise 7.2
Graph the inequality

(Solution on p. 513.)

3x 18.

Exercise 7.3
Graph the inequality

(Solution on p. 513.)

3m + 1 < 13.

Exercise 7.4
Graph the inequality

(Solution on p. 513.)

3 x 5 < 5.

Exercise 7.5
Graph the linear equation

(Solution on p. 513.)

6y = 480.

7.2.9 Exercises
For problems 1 - 25, graph the linear equations and inequalities.

Exercise 7.6
4x + 7 = 19

(Solution on p. 513.)

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Exercise 7.7
8x 1 = 7

Exercise 7.8
2x + 3 = 4

(Solution on p. 513.)

Exercise 7.9
x + 3 = 15

Exercise 7.10
6y + 3 = y + 8

(Solution on p. 513.)

Exercise 7.11
2x = 0

Exercise 7.12
4 + 1 4 = 3z

(Solution on p. 513.)

Exercise 7.13
x+
1 2

4 3

Exercise 7.14
7r =
1 4

(Solution on p. 513.)

Exercise 7.15
2x 6 =
2 5

Exercise 7.16
x + 7 12

(Solution on p. 514.)

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Exercise 7.17
y5<3

Exercise 7.18
x + 19 > 2

(Solution on p. 514.)

Exercise 7.19
z + 5 > 11

Exercise 7.20
3m 7 8

(Solution on p. 514.)

Exercise 7.21
5t 10

Exercise 7.22
8x 6 34

(Solution on p. 514.)

Exercise 7.23
x 4

<2

Exercise 7.24
y 7

(Solution on p. 514.)

Exercise 7.25
2y 9

Exercise 7.26
5y 8

(Solution on p. 514.)

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Exercise 7.27
6a 7

< 4

Exercise 7.28
1 x 3 < 0

(Solution on p. 514.)

Exercise 7.29
6x+47

Exercise 7.30
12 < 2x 2 8

(Solution on p. 514.)

7.2.10 Exercises for Review

Exercise 7.31 (Section 2.6) Exercise 7.32 (Section 4.2) Exercise 7.33 (Section 5.7) Exercise 7.34 (Section 5.8) Exercise 7.35 (Section 5.8)
Simplify

3x8 y 2

(Solution on p. 515.)
List, if any should appear, the common factors in the expression

10x4 15x2 + 5x6 .

Solve the inequality

4 (x + 3) < 3x + 1.
(Solution on p. 515.)

Solve the equation

y = 5x + 8 if x = 2. 2y = 5 (3x + 7)
if x

Solve the equation

= 1.

7.3 Plotting Points in the Plane

7.3.1 Overview

The Plane Coordinates of a Point Plotting Points

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7.3.2 The Plane

Ordered Pairs
We are now interested in studying graphs of linear equations in two variables. We know that solutions to equations in two variables consist of a pair of values, one value for each variable. We have called these pairs of values

ordered pairs.

Since we have a pair of values to graph, we must have a pair of axes (number

lines) upon which the values can be located.

Origin

We draw the axes so they are perpendicular to each other and so that they intersect each other at their This point is called the

origin.

0's.

Rectangular Coordinate System

These two lines form what is called a

xy -plane
A

rectangular coordinate system.

They also determine a plane.

plane

is a at surface, and a result from geometry states that through any two intersecting lines (the and

axes) exactly one plane (at surface) may be passed. If we are dealing with a linear equation in the two variables

y,

we sometimes say we are graphing the equation using a rectangular coordinate system, or

Quadrant

that we are graphing the equation in the

xy -plane.

Notice that the two intersecting coordinate axes divide the plane into four equal regions. Since there are four regions, we call each one a

quadrant and number them counterclockwise using Roman numerals.

Recall that when we rst studied the number line we observed the following: For each real number there exists a unique point on the number line, and for each point on the number line we can associate a unique real number. We have a similar situation for the plane.

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For each ordered pair

(a, b),

there exists a unique point in the plane, and to each point in the plane we

can associate a unique ordered pair

(a, b)

of real numbers.

7.3.3 Coordinates of a Point

Coordinates of a Point
The numbers in an ordered pair that are associated with a particular point are called the

the point.

The

rst number

coordinates of

in the ordered pair expresses the point's horizontal distance and direction

(left or right) from the origin. The (up or down) from the origin.

second number

expresses the point's vertical distance and direction

The Coordinates Determine Distance and Direction A positive number means a direction to the right or up. left or down.

negative number means a direction to the

7.3.4 Plotting Points

Since points and ordered pairs are so closely related, the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. The following two phrases have the same meaning: 1. Plot the point

(a, b). (a, b). (a, b)

2. Plot the ordered pair

Plotting a Point
Both phrases mean: Locate, in the plane, the point associated with the ordered pair at that position. and draw a mark

7.3.5 Sample Set A

Example 7.7
Plot the ordered pair

(2, 6).

We begin at the origin. The rst number in the ordered pair, 2, tells us we move 2 units to the right (+2 means 2 units to the right) The second number in the ordered pair, 6, tells us we move 6 units up (+6 means 6 units up).

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7.3.6 Practice Set A

Exercise 7.36
Plot the ordered pairs.

(Solution on p. 515.)

(1, 3) , (4, 5) , (0, 1) , (4, 0).

7.3.7 Exercises
Exercise 7.37
(8, 2) , (10, 3) , (3, 10) , (0, 5) , (5, 0) , (0, 0) , 7,
3 2 .

(Solution on p. 515.)

Plot the following ordered pairs. (Do not draw the arrows as in Practice Set A.)

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Exercise 7.38
As accurately as possible, state the coordinates of the points that have been plotted on the following graph.

Exercise 7.39
Using ordered pair notation, what are the coordinates of the origin?

(Solution on p. 515.)

Exercise 7.40
We know that solutions to linear equations in two variables can be expressed as ordered pairs. Hence, the solutions can be represented as points in the plane. Consider the linear equation

y=

2x 1.

Find at least ten solutions to this equation by choosing

x-values

between

and 5 and

computing the corresponding

y -values.

Plot these solutions on the coordinate system below. Fill

in the table to help you keep track of the ordered pairs.

x y
Table 7.1

Keeping in mind that there are innitely many ordered pair solutions to

y = 2x 1,

spec-

ulate on the geometric structure of the graph of all the solutions. Complete the following statement: The name of the type of geometric structure of the graph of all the solutions to the linear equation

y = 2x 1

seems to be __________ .

Where does this gure cross the

y -axis?

Does this number appear in the equation

y = 2x 1?

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Place your pencil at any point on the gure (you may have to connect the dots to see the gure clearly). Move your pencil exactly one unit to the right (horizontally). To get back onto the gure, you must move your pencil either up or down a particular number of units. How many units must you move vertically to get back onto the gure, and do you see this number in the equation

y = 2x 1?
(Solution on p. 515.)

Exercise 7.41
Consider the

xy -plane.

Complete the table by writing the appropriate inequalities.

I
x>0 y>0 y

II
x<0

III
x y

IV
x y

Table 7.2

In the following problems, the graphs of points are called

scatter diagrams and are frequently input variable

and the second Determine if there

used by statisticians to determine if there is a relationship between the two variables under consideration. The rst component of the ordered pair is called the component is called the

output variable.

Construct the scatter diagrams.

appears to be a relationship between the two variables under consideration by making the following observations: A relationship may exist if a. as one variable increases, the other variable increases b. as one variable increases, the other variable decreases

Exercise 7.42
A psychologist, studying the eects of a placebo on assembly line workers at a particular industrial site, noted the time it took to assemble a certain item before the subject was given the placebo,

x,

and the time it took to assemble a similar item after the subject was given the placebo,

y.

The

psychologist's data are

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x
10 12 11 10 14 15 13

y
8 9 9 7 11 12 10

Table 7.3

Exercise 7.43
of pressure used to form a piece of machinery, produced,

(Solution on p. 515.)

The following data were obtained in an engineer's study of the relationship between the amount

x,

and the number of defective pieces of machinery

y.

x
50 60 65 70 80 70 90 100

y
0 1 2 3 4 5 5 5

Table 7.4

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Exercise 7.44
The following data represent the number of work days missed per year,

x,

by the employees of an

insurance company and the number of minutes they arrive late from lunch,

y.

x
1 6 2 2 3 1 4 6 5 6

y
3 4 2 3 1 4 4 3 2 1

Table 7.5

Exercise 7.45
particular item and the number of units,

(Solution on p. 516.)

A manufacturer of dental equipment has the following data on the unit cost (in dollars),

y,

of a

x,

manufactured for each order.

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x
1 3 5 3 4 1 6 8 8

y
85 92 99 91 100 87 105 111 114

Table 7.6

7.3.8 Exercises for Review

Exercise 7.46 (Section 2.7) Simplify
18x5 y 6 9x2 y 4 5
.

Exercise 7.47 (Section 4.3) Supply the missing word.

are equal.

(Solution on p. 516.)
An is a statement that two algebraic expressions

Exercise 7.48 (Section 4.4) Simplify the expression 5xy (xy 2x + 3y) 2xy (3xy 4x) 15xy 2 . Exercise 7.49 (Solution on p. 516.) (Section 5.2) Identify the equation x + 2 = x + 1 as an identity, a contradiction, or a conditional
equation.

Exercise 7.50 (Section 7.2) Supply the missing phrase.

is called a .

A system of axes constructed for graphing an equation

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7.4 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables

7.4.1 Overview

Solutions and Lines General form of a Linear Equation The Intercept Method of Graphing Graphing Using any Two or More Points Slanted, Horizontal, and Vertical Lines

7.4.2 Solutions and Lines

We know that solutions to linear equations in two variables can be expressed as ordered pairs. Hence, the solutions can be represented by point in the plane. We also know that the phrase graph the equation means to locate the solution to the given equation in the plane. Consider the equation choosing

y 2x = 3.

We'll graph

six solutions (ordered pairs) to this equation on the coordinates system below. We'll nd the solutions by

x-values

(from

obtain the corresponding

1 to + 4), substituting them into the equation y 2x = 3, and y -values. We can keep track of the ordered pairs by using a table.

then solving to

y 2x = 3

If x =
1
0 1 2 3 4

Then y =
5 3 1
1 3 5

Ordered Pairs
(1, 5) (0, 3) (1, 1) (2, 1) (3, 3) (4, 5)

Table 7.7

We have plotted only six solutions to the equation points.

y 2x = 3.

There are, as we know, innitely many This would lead us to believe that all

solutions. By observing the six points we have plotted, we can speculate as to the location of all the other The six points we plotted seem to lie on a straight line. the other points (solutions) also lie on that same line. Indeed, this is true. In fact, this is precisely why rst-degree equations are called

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Linear Equations Produce Straight Lines

Line

Linear

7.4.3 General Form of a Linear Equation

General Form of a Linear Equation in Two Variables
There is a standard form in which linear equations in two variables are written. Suppose that are any real numbers and that two variables

a, b,

and

and

cannot both be zero at the same time. Then, the linear equation in

ax + by = c
is said to be in

general form.
a
and

We must stipulate that

cannot both equal zero at the same time, for if they were we would have

0x + 0y = c 0=c
This statement is true only if Now, we have the following: The graphing of all ordered pairs that solve a linear equation in two variables produces a straight line. This implies, The graph of a linear equation in two variables is a straight line. From these statements we can conclude, If an ordered pair is a solution to a linear equations in two variables, then it lies on the graph of the equation. Also, Any point (ordered pairs) that lies on the graph of a linear equation in two variables is a solution to that equation.

c = 0.

If

were to be any other number, we would get a false statement.

7.4.4 The Intercept Method of Graphing

When we want to graph a linear equation, it is certainly impractical to graph innitely many points. Since a straight line is determined by only two points, we need only nd two solutions to the equation (although a third point is helpful as a check).

Intercepts

When a linear equation in two variables is given in general from, points (solutions) to ne are called the

Intercepts:

ax + by = c,

often the two most convenient

these are the points at which the line intercepts the

coordinate axes. Of course, a horizontal or vertical line intercepts only one axis, so this method does not

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apply. Horizontal and vertical lines are easily recognized as they contain only C.)

one variable.

(See Sample Set

y -Intercept
The point at which the line crosses the

y -axis

is called the

y -intercept.

The

x-value

at this point is zero

(since the point is neither to the left nor right of the origin).

x-Intercept
The

The point at which the line crosses the

y -intercept

can be found by substituting the value 0 for

x-intercept

Intercept Method

can be found by

x-axis is called the x-intercept and the y -value at that point is zero. x into the equation and solving for y . The substituting the value 0 for y into the equation and solving for x.

Since we are graphing an equation by nding the intercepts, we call this method the

intercept method

7.4.5 Sample Set A

Graph the following equations using the intercept method.

Example 7.8
y 2x = 3
To nd the

b 2 (0) b0

y -intercept, = 3 = 3 3

let

x=0

and

y = b.

b =
To nd the

Thus, we have the point

x-intercept,

let

(0, 3). So, if x = 0, y = b = 3. y = 0 and x = a. 0 2a 2a a a = = = = 3 3

3 2 3 2
Divide by -2.

3 3 2 , 0 . So, if x = a = 2 , y = 0. Construct a coordinate system, plot these two points, and draw a line through them. Keep in
Thus, we have the point mind that every point on this line is a solution to the equation

y 2x = 3.

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Example 7.9
2x + 3y = 3
To nd the

y -intercept, 2 (0) + 3b = 3 0 + 3b = 3b = b = 3 3 1

let

x=0

and

y = b.

Thus, we have the point To nd the

x-intercept, 2a + 3 (0) = 3 2a + 0 2a a a = = = = 3 3
3 2 3 2

let

(0, 1). So, if x = 0, y = b = 1. y = 0 and x = a.

Thus, we have the point

3, 0 2

. So, if

3 x = a = 2 , y = 0.

Construct a coordinate system, plot these two points, and draw a line through them. Keep in mind that all the solutions to the equation

2x + 3y = 3

are precisely on this line.

Example 7.10
4x + y = 5
To nd the

y -intercept,

let

x=0

and

y = b.

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4 (0) + b = 0+b = b =
To nd the

5 5 5
let

Thus, we have the point

4a + 0 4a a

x-intercept, = 5 = = 5
5 4

(0, 5). So, if x = 0, y = b = 5. y = 0 and x = a.

5 5 4 , 0 . So, if x = a = 4 , y = 0. Construct a coordinate system, plot these two points, and draw a line through them.
Thus, we have the point

7.4.6 Practice Set A

Exercise 7.51
Graph

(Solution on p. 516.)
using the intercept method.

3x + y = 3

7.4.7 Graphing Using any Two or More Points

The graphs we have constructed so far have been done by nding two particular points, the intercepts. Actually,

any two points will do.

We chose to use the intercepts because they are usually the easiest to work

with. In the next example, we will graph two equations using points other than the intercepts. We'll use three points, the extra point serving as a check.

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7.4.8 Sample Set B

Example 7.11
x 3y = 10.
We can nd three points by choosing three

x-values

and computing to nd the corresponding

y -values.

We'll put our results in a table for ease of reading.

Since we are going to choose

x-values x

and then compute to nd the corresponding

y -values,

it

will be to our advantage to solve the given equation for

y.

x 3y 3y y

= =
1 3x

10 +
10 3

Subtract

from both sides.

= x 10

Divide both sides by

3.

x
1 If If If

y x = 1, x = 3,
then

(x, y)
10 3

y= y=

1 3

(1) +
1 3

=
10 3

1 3

10 3

= =

3
3

x = 3,

then

y=
1 3

(3) +
10 3

= 1 +
10 3

then

(3) +

=1+

11 3 10 3 13 3

7 3

11 3 3, 7 3 13 3, 3

1,

Table 7.8

Thus, we have the three ordered pairs (points), change the improper fractions to mixed numbers,

1, 11 , 3, 7 , 3, 13 . 3 3 3 2 1 1, 3 3 , 3, 2 3 , 3, 4 1 . 3

If we wish, we can

Example 7.12
4x + 4y = 0
We solve for

4y y

= =

y. 4x x x
0 2

y
0

(x, y) (0, 0) (2, 2) (3, 3)

2
3

Table 7.9

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Notice that the

and

y -intercepts

are the same point. Thus the intercept method does not

provide enough information to construct this graph. When an equation is given in the general form

ax + by = c,

usually the most ecient approach

to constructing the graph is to use the intercept method, when it works.

7.4.9 Practice Set B

Graph the following equations.

Exercise 7.52
x 5y = 5

(Solution on p. 517.)

Exercise 7.53
x + 2y = 6

(Solution on p. 517.)

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Exercise 7.54
2x + y = 1

(Solution on p. 517.)

7.4.10 Slanted, Horizontal, and Vertical Lines

In all the graphs we have observed so far, the lines have been slanted. This will always be the case when

both

variables appear in the equation. If only one variable appears in the equation, then the line will be

either vertical or horizontal. To see why, let's consider a specic case: Using the general form of a line, choosing

a = 0, b = 5, and c = 15. 0x + 5y = 15 Since 0 (any number) = 0, the

The equation term

ax + by = c, we can produce an equation ax + by = c then becomes 0x

is

with exactly one variable by

for any number that is chosen for

x.

Thus,

0x + 5y = 15
becomes

0 + 5y = 15 But, 0 is the 5y = 15 y=3

additive identity and

0 + 5y = 5y .

Then, solving for

we get

This is an equation in which exactly one variable appears. This means that regardless of which number we choose for x, the corresponding y -value is 3. Since the y -value is always the same as we move from left-to-right through the x-values, the height of the line above the x-axis is always the same (in this case, 3 units). This type of line must be horizontal. An argument similar to the one above will show that if the only variable that appears is x, we can expect to get a vertical line.

7.4.11 Sample Set C

Example 7.13
Graph

y = 4. y.
Regardless of which

The only variable appearing is All points with a

x-value

we choose, the

y -value

is always 4.

y -value

of 4 satisfy the equation. Thus we get a horizontal line 4 unit above the

x-axis.

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x 3 2 1
0 1 2 3 4

y
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

(x, y) (3, 4) (2, 4) (1, 4) (0, 4) (1, 4) (2, 4) (3, 4) (4, 4)

Table 7.10

Example 7.14
Graph be

x = 2. x.
Regardless of which Thus, we get a vertical line two units to the left of the

The only variable that appears is

2.

y -value we choose, y -axis.

the

x-value

will always

x 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

y 4 3 2 1
0 1 2 3 4

(x, y) (2, 4) (2, 3) (2, 2) (2, 1) (2, 0) (2, 1) (2, 0) (2, 3) (2, 4)

Table 7.11

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7.4.12 Practice Set C

Exercise 7.55
Graph

(Solution on p. 517.)

y = 2.

Exercise 7.56
Graph

(Solution on p. 518.)

x = 4.

Summarizing our results we can make the following observations:

1. When a linear equation in two variables is written in the form

general form.

ax + by = c,

we say it is written in

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2. To graph an equation in general form it is sometimes convenient to use the intercept method. 3. A linear equation in which both variables appear will graph as a slanted line. 4. A linear equation in which only one variable appears will graph as either a vertical or horizontal line.

x = a graphs as a vertical line passing through a on the x-axis. y = b graphs as a horizontal line passing through b on the y -axis.

7.4.13 Exercises
For the following problems, graph the equations.

Exercise 7.57
3x + y = 1

(Solution on p. 518.)

Exercise 7.58
3x 2y = 6

Exercise 7.59
2x + y = 4

(Solution on p. 518.)

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Exercise 7.60
x 3y = 5

Exercise 7.61
2x 3y = 6

(Solution on p. 519.)

Exercise 7.62
2x + 5y = 10

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Exercise 7.63
3 (x y) = 9

(Solution on p. 519.)

Exercise 7.64
2x + 3y = 12

Exercise 7.65
y+x=1

(Solution on p. 519.)

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Exercise 7.66
4y x 12 = 0

Exercise 7.67
2x y + 4 = 0

(Solution on p. 520.)

Exercise 7.68
2x + 5y = 0

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Exercise 7.69
y 5x + 4 = 0

(Solution on p. 520.)

Exercise 7.70
0x + y = 3

Exercise 7.71
0x + 2y = 2

(Solution on p. 520.)

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Exercise 7.72
0x + 1 y = 1 4

Exercise 7.73
4x + 0y = 16

(Solution on p. 521.)

Exercise 7.74
1 2x

+ 0y = 1

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Exercise 7.75
2 3x

(Solution on p. 521.)

+ 0y = 1

Exercise 7.76
y=3

Exercise 7.77
y = 2

(Solution on p. 521.)

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Exercise 7.78
4y = 20

Exercise 7.79
x = 4

(Solution on p. 522.)

Exercise 7.80
3x = 9

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Exercise 7.81
x + 4 = 0

(Solution on p. 522.)

Exercise 7.82
Construct the graph of all the points that have coordinates and

(a, a),

that is, for each point, the

y -values

are the same.

7.4.13.1

Calculator Problems
(Solution on p. 522.)

Exercise 7.83
2.53x + 4.77y = 8.45

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Exercise 7.84
1.96x + 2.05y = 6.55

Exercise 7.85
4.1x 6.6y = 15.5

(Solution on p. 523.)

Exercise 7.86
626.01x 506.73y = 2443.50

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7.4.14 Exercises for Review

Exercise 7.87 (Solution on p. 523.) (Section 2.3) Name the property of real numbers that makes 4 + x = x + 4 a true statement. Exercise 7.88 (Section 3.3) Supply the missing word. The absolute value of a number a, denoted |a|, is the
from

to

on the number line.

Exercise 7.89 (Section 4.6) Find the product (3x + 2) (x 7). Exercise 7.90 (Section 5.4) Solve the equation 3 [3 (x 2) + 4x] 24 = 0. Exercise 7.91 (Section 7.3) Supply the missing word. The coordinate axes
regions called .

(Solution on p. 523.)

(Solution on p. 523.)
divide the plane into four equal

7.5 The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line5

7.5.1 Overview

The General Form of a Line The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line Slope and Intercept The Formula for the Slope of a Line

7.5.2 The General Form of a Line

We have seen that the general form of a linear equation in two variables is When this equation is solved for new form.

ax + by = c

(Section Section 7.4).

y,

the resulting form is called the slope-intercept form. Let's generate this

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ax + by by
by b )by )b

= = = = = =
ax b ax b ax b ax b

c ax + c + + + +
c b c b c b c b

Subtract ax from both sides. Divide both sides by

y y

y = mx + b if we replace a with m and constant c with b. ( The b b c is unfortunate and occurs beacuse of the letters we have chosen to use in the general fact that we let b = b form. The letter b occurs on both sides of the equal sign and may not represent the same value at all. This
This equation is of the form problem is one of the historical convention and, fortunately, does not occur very often.) The following examples illustrate this procedure.

Note:

Example 7.15
Solve

3x + 2y = 6 3x + 2y = 2y y = =

for

y. 6
Subtract 3x from both sides. Divide both sides by 2.

3x + 6 3x 2 +3

This equation is of the form

y = mx + b.

In this case,

m = 3 2

and

b = 3.

Example 7.16
Solve

15x + 5y = 20 15x + 5y = 5y y = =

for

y. 20

15x + 20 3x + 4 y = mx + b.
In this case,

This equation is of the form

m=3

and

b = 4.

Example 7.17
Solve

4x y = 0 4x y = y y =
as

for

y. 0

= 4x 4x y = mx + b.
In this case,

This equation is of the form write

m=4

and

b = 0.

Notice that we can

y = 4x

y = 4x + 0.

7.5.3 The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line

The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line y = mx + b
A linear equation in two variables written in the form

y = mx + b

is said to be in

slope-intercept form.

7.5.4 Sample Set A

The following equations

are in slope-intercept form:

= 6 and b = 7.

Example 7.18
y = 6x 7.
In this case m

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Example 7.19
y = 2x + 9.
In this case m

= 2 and b = 9. =
1 5 and b

Example 7.20
1 y = 5 x + 4.8
In this case m

= 4.8.

Example 7.21
y = 7x.
In this case m

= 7 and b = 0 since we can write y = 7x as y = 7x + 0.

The following equations

are not in slope-intercept form:

To be in slope-intercept form, the coecient of y must be 1.

Example 7.22
2y = 4x 1.
The coecient of y is 2.

Example 7.23
y + 4x = 5. y + 1 = 2x.
The equation is not solved for y. The x and y appear on the same side of the equal sign.

Example 7.24
The equation is not solved for y.

7.5.5 Practice Set A

The following equation are in slope-intercept form. In each case, specify the slope and

y -intercept.

Exercise 7.92
y = 2x + 7; m= m= m= b=

(Solution on p. 523.) (Solution on p. 523.)

Exercise 7.93
y = 4x + 2; b=

Exercise 7.94
y = 5x 1; b=

(Solution on p. 523.) (Solution on p. 523.)

Exercise 7.95
y= y=
2 3x

10; m = +
1 2;

b=
(Solution on p. 523.)

Exercise 7.96
5 8 x

m= b=

b=
(Solution on p. 523.)

Exercise 7.97
y = 3x; m =

7.5.6 Slope and Intercept

When the equation of a line is written in slope-intercept form, two important properties of the line can be seen: the

slope

and the

intercept.

Let's look at these two properties by graphing several lines and

observing them carefully.

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7.5.7 Sample Set B

Example 7.25
Graph the line

y = x 3. x
0 4

y 3
1

(x, y) (0, 3) (4, 1) (2, 5)

Table 7.12

Looking carefully at this line, answer the following two questions.

Problem 1
At what number does this line cross the

y -axis?

Do you see this number in the equation?

Solution
The line crosses the

y -axis

at

3.

Problem 2
Place your pencil at any point on the line. Move your pencil exactly line? Do you see this number in the equation?

one unit horizontally to the

right. Now, how many units straight up or down must you move your pencil to get back on the

Solution
After moving horizontally one unit to the right, we must move exactly one vertical unit up. This number is the coecient of

x.

Example 7.26
Graph the line

y = 2 x + 1. 3 x
0 3

y
1 3

(x, y) (0, 1) (3, 3) (3, 1)

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Table 7.13

Looking carefully at this line, answer the following two questions.

Problem 1
At what number does this line cross the

y -axis?

Do you see this number in the equation?

Solution
The line crosses the

y -axis

at

+1.

Problem 2
Place your pencil at any point on the line. Move your pencil exactly line? Do you see this number in the equation?

one unit horizontally to the

right. Now, how many units straight up or down must you move your pencil to get back on the

Solution
After moving horizontally one unit to the right, we must move exactly is the coecient of

2 3 unit upward. This number

x.

7.5.8 Practice Set B

Example 7.27
Graph the line

y = 3x + 4. x
0 3 2
Table 7.14

(x, y)

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Looking carefully at this line, answer the following two questions.

Exercise 7.98
At what number does the line cross the

(Solution on p. 523.)

y -axis?

Do you see this number in the equation?

Exercise 7.99
Place your pencil at any point on the line. Move your pencil exactly line? Do you see this number in the equation?

one unit horizontally to the

y = mx + b.
We

(Solution on p. 523.)

right. Now, how many units straight up or down must you move your pencil to get back on the

In the graphs constructed in Sample Set B and Practice Set B, each equation had the form can answer the same questions by using this form of the equation (shown in the diagram).

y -Intercept

Exercise 7.100
At what number does the line cross the

y -axis?

Do you see this number in the equation?

Solution
In each case, the line crosses the the line crosses the

y -axis

at the constant

y -intercept

is

y -axis, (0, b) .

and it is called the

b. y -intercept.

The number

is the number at which

The ordered pair corresponding to the

Exercise 7.101
Place your pencil at any point on the line. Move your pencil exactly line? Do you see this number in the equation?

one unit horizontally to the

right. Now, how many units straight up or down must you move your pencil to get back on the

Solution
To get back on the line, we must move our pencil exactly

vertical units.

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Slope
The number units. Since the equation

is the coecient of the variable

x.

The number

is called the

slope of the line and it is the

y
changes by

number of units that

changes when

is increased by 1 unit. Thus, if

changes by 1 unit,

slope-intercept form. The Slope-Intercept Form of the Equation of a Line

y = mx + b
the The slope-intercept form of a straight line is

y = mx + b

contains both the slope of the line and the

y -intercept,

we call the form

y = mx + b
The slope of the line is

Consider two 1 and the other with slope 3. The line with slope 3 is steeper than is the line with slope 2 1 2 . Imagine your pencil being placed at any point on the lines. We make a 1-unit increase in the x-value 1 by moving the pencil unit to the right. To get back to one line we need only move vertically 2 unit, lines, one with slope

The Slope is a Measure of the Steepness of a Line The word slope is really quite appropriate. It gives us a measure of the steepness of the line. one

m,

and the

y -intercept

is the point

(0 , b).

whereas to get back onto the other line we need to move vertically 3 units.

7.5.9 Sample Set C

Find the slope and the

y -intercept

of the following lines.

Example 7.28
y = 2x + 7.
The line is in the slope-intercept form Therefore,

m = 2.

The

y -intercept

is the point

y = mx + b. The slope is m, the coecient (0, b) . Since b = 7, the y -intercept is (0, 7) .

of

x.

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Slope

:2

y -intercept : (0, 7)

Example 7.29
y = 4x + 1.
The line is in slope-intercept form

m = 4.

The

y -intercept

is the point

y = mx + b. The slope is m, the coecient (0, b) . Since b = 1, the y -intercept is (0, 1) .

of

x.

So,

Slope

: 4

y -intercept : (0, 1)

Example 7.30
3x + 2y = 5.
The equation is written in general form. by solving for We can put the equation in slope-intercept form

3x + 2y 2y y

y. = = =

5 3x + 5 3x + 2

5 2 Now the equation is in slope-intercept form.

Slope:

3 2 5 2

y -intercept: 0,

7.5.10 Practice Set C

Exercise 7.102
Find the slope and

(Solution on p. 524.)

y -intercept

of the line

2x + 5y = 15.

7.5.11 The Formula for the Slope of a Line

We have observed that the slope is a measure of the steepness of a line. We wish to develop a formula for measuring this steepness. It seems reasonable to develop a slope formula that produces the following results: Steepness of line

1>

steepness of line 2.

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Consider a line on which we select any two points.

We'll denote these points with the ordered pairs

(x1, y1 ) and (x2, y2 ). The subscripts help us to identify the points. (x1, y1 ) is the rst point. Subscript 1 indicates the rst point. (x2, y2 ) is the second point. Subscript 2 indicates the second point.

The dierence in

x values (x2 x1 ) gives us the horizontal change, and the dierence in y values (y2 y1 )

gives us the vertical change. If the line is very steep, then when going from the rst point to the second point, we would expect a large vertical change compared to the horizontal change. If the line is not very steep, then when going from the rst point to the second point, we would expect a small vertical change compared to the horizontal change.

We are comparing changes. We see that we are comparing The vertical change The change in y to to to the horizontal change the change in x

y2 y1

x2 x1

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This is a comparison and is therefore a

ratio.

Ratios can be expressed as fractions. Thus, a measure of

the steepness of a line can be expressed as a ratio. The slope of a line is dened as the ratio

Slope

change in y change in x

Mathematically, we can write these changes as

Slope

y2 y1 x2 x1 (x1, y1 )
and

Finding the Slope of a Line

The slope of a nonvertical line passing through the points

(x2, y2 )

is found by the formula

m=

y2 y1 x2 x1

7.5.12 Sample Set D

For the two given points, nd the slope of the line that passes through them.

Example 7.31
(0, 1)
and

(1, 3). (x1, y1 )

to be

Looking left to right on the line we can choose

(0, 1),

and

(x2, y2 )

to be

(1, 3) .Then, y2 y1 2 31 = =2 = x2 x1 10 1

m=

This line has slope 2. It appears fairly steep. When the slope is written in fraction form, we can see, by recalling the slope formula, that as

2 1, changes 1 unit to the right (because of the

2=

+1) y

changes 2 units upward (because of the

+2). 2 1

m=

change in y change in x

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Notice that as we look left to right, the line rises.

Example 7.32
(2, 2)
and

(4, 3)

Looking left to right on the line we can choose

(x1, y1 )

to be

(2, 2)

and

(x2, y2 )

to be

(4, 3) .

Then,

m=

y2 y1 32 1 = = x2 x1 42 2

1 2 . Thus, as unit upward (because of the +1).

This line has slope

changes 2 units to the right (because of the

+2), y

changes 1

m=

change in y change in x

1 2 +1, 2

rise as we look left to right. Example 7.33

lines

Notice that in examples 1 and 2,

both lines have positive slopes,

+2

and

and both

(2, 4)

and

(1, 1). (x1, y1 )

to be

Looking left to right on the line we can choose

(2, 4)

and

(x2, y2 )

to be

(1, 1).

Then,

m=

14 3 3 y2 y1 = = = = 1 x2 x1 1 (2) 1+2 3

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This line has slope

1.
1 +1 , we can see that as x changes 1 changes 1 unit downward (because of the 1).

When the slope is written in fraction form, unit to the right (because of the

m = 1 =

+1), y

Notice also that this line has a negative slope and declines as we look left to right.

Example 7.34
(1, 3)
and

(5, 3). y2 y1 0 33 = =0 = x2 x1 51 4

m=

This line has 0 slope. This means it has

no

rise and, therefore, is a horizontal line. This does

not mean that the line has no slope, however.

Example 7.35
(4, 4)
and

(4, 0).

This problem shows why the slope formula is valid only for nonvertical lines.

m=

y2 y1 04 4 = = x2 x1 44 0

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Since division by 0 is undened, we say that vertical lines have undened slope. Since there is no real number to represent the slope of this line, we sometimes say that vertical lines have

slope, or no slope.

undened

7.5.13 Practice Set D

Exercise 7.103
Find the slope of the line passing through 2 below.

(Solution on p. 524.)

(2, 1) and (6, 3).

Graph this line on the graph of problem

Exercise 7.104
Find the slope of the line passing through

(Solution on p. 524.)

(3, 4)

and

(5, 5).

Graph this line.

Exercise 7.105
condition of these lines and their slopes. Before trying some problems, let's summarize what we have observed.

(Solution on p. 524.)

Compare the lines of the following problems. Do the lines appear to cross? What is it called when lines do not meet (parallel or intersecting)? Compare their slopes. Make a statement about the

Exercise 7.106
The equation

y = mx + b

is called the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line. The number

is the slope of the line and the point

(0, b)

is the

y -intercept. y

Exercise 7.107
The slope, changes when

m, of a line is dened x changes 1 unit.

as the steepness of the line, and it is the number of units that

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Exercise 7.108
The formula for nding the slope of a line through any two given points

(x1 , y1 )

and

(x2 , y2 )is

m=

Exercise 7.109
The fraction

y2 y1 x2 x1

Exercise 7.110
decline.

y2 y1 x2 x1 represents the

Change in y Change in x .

As we look at a graph from left to right, lines with positive slope rise and lines with negative slope

Exercise 7.111
Parallel lines have the same slope.

Exercise 7.112
Horizontal lines have 0 slope.

Exercise 7.113
Vertical lines have undened slope (or no slope).

7.5.14 Exercises
For the following problems, determine the slope and

y -intercept

of the lines.

Exercise 7.114
y = 3x + 4

(Solution on p. 524.)

Exercise 7.115
y = 2x + 9

Exercise 7.116
y = 9x + 1

(Solution on p. 524.)

Exercise 7.117
y = 7x + 10

Exercise 7.118
y = 4x + 5

(Solution on p. 524.)

Exercise 7.119
y = 2x + 8

Exercise 7.120
y = 6x 1

(Solution on p. 524.)

Exercise 7.121
y = x 6

Exercise 7.122
y = x + 2

(Solution on p. 524.)

Exercise 7.123
2y = 4x + 8

Exercise 7.124
4y = 16x + 20

(Solution on p. 524.)

Exercise 7.125
5y = 15x + 55

Exercise 7.126
3y = 12x 27

(Solution on p. 524.)

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Exercise 7.127 Exercise 7.128 Exercise 7.129

y= y= y = 2 x 12 7
1 8 x 4 5 x

y = 3x 8 5

(Solution on p. 524.)

Exercise 7.130 Exercise 7.131

3y = 5x + 8
4 7

2 3

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.132
10y = 12x + 1

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.133
y = x + 1

Exercise 7.134
y = x + 3

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.135
3x y = 7

Exercise 7.136
5x + 3y = 6

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.137
6x 7y = 12

Exercise 7.138
x + 4y = 1

(Solution on p. 525.)

For the following problems, nd the slope of the line through the pairs of points.

Exercise 7.139
(1, 6) , (4, 9)

Exercise 7.140
(1, 3) , (4, 7)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.141
(3, 5) , (4, 7)

Exercise 7.142
(6, 1) , (2, 8)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.143
(0, 5) , (2, 6)

Exercise 7.144
(2, 1) , (0, 5)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.145
(3, 9) , (5, 1)

Exercise 7.146
(4, 6) , (2, 1)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.147
(5, 4) , (1, 0)

Exercise 7.148
(3, 2) , (4, 6)

(Solution on p. 525.)

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Exercise 7.149
(9, 12) , (6, 0)

Exercise 7.150
(0, 0) , (6, 6)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.151
(2, 6) , (4, 1)

Exercise 7.152
(1, 7) , (2, 9)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.153
(6, 6) , (5, 4)

Exercise 7.154
(1, 0) , (2, 2)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.155
(4, 2) , (0, 0)

Exercise 7.156
(2, 3) , (10, 3)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.157
(4, 2) , (4, 7)

Exercise 7.158
(8, 1) , (8, 3)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.159
(4, 2) , (6, 2)

Exercise 7.160
(5, 6) , (9, 6)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.161
Do lines with a positive slope rise or decline as we look left to right?

Exercise 7.162
Do lines with a negative slope rise or decline as we look left to right?

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.163
Make a statement about the slopes of parallel lines.

7.5.14.1

Calculator Problems
y -intercept
of the lines. Round to two decimal places.

For the following problems, determine the slope and

Exercise 7.164
3.8x + 12.1y = 4.26

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.165
8.09x + 5.57y = 1.42

Exercise 7.166
10.813x 17.0y = 45.99

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.167
6.003x 92.388y = 0.008
For the following problems, nd the slope of the line through the pairs of points. places. Round to two decimal

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Exercise 7.168
(5.56, 9.37) , (2.16, 4.90)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.169
(33.1, 8.9) , (42.7, 1.06)

Exercise 7.170
(155.89, 227.61) , (157.04, 227.61)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.171
(0.00426, 0.00404) , (0.00191, 0.00404)

Exercise 7.172
(88.81, 23.19) , (88.81, 26.87)

(Solution on p. 525.)

Exercise 7.173
(0.0000567, 0.0000567) , (0.00765, 0.00764)

7.5.15 Exercises for Review

Exercise 7.174 (Solution on p. 525.) 2 3 4 0 (Section 2.7) Simplify x y w . Exercise 7.175 (Section 5.4) Solve the equation 3x 4 (2 x) 3 (x 2) + 4 = 0. Exercise 7.176 (Solution on p. 525.) (Section 5.6) When four times a number is divided by ve, and that result is decreased by eight,
the result is zero. What is the original number?

Exercise 7.177 (Section 5.8) Solve 3y + 10 = x + 2 if x = 4. Exercise 7.178 (Section 7.4) Graph the linear equation x + y = 3.

(Solution on p. 526.)

7.6 Graphing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form 6

7.6.1 Overview

Using the Slope and Intercept to Graph a Line

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7.6.2 Using the Slope and Intercept to Graph a Line

When a linear equation is given in the

general form, ax + by = c,
x.

we observed that an ecient graphical

approach was the intercept method. We let and computed the corresponding value of When an equation is written in the the corresponding

x = 0 and computed the corresponding value of y , then let y = 0

there are also ecient ways of

slope-intercept form, y = mx + b,

constructing the graph. One way, but less ecient, is to choose two or three

x-values

and compute to nd

y -values.

However, computations are tedious, time consuming, and can lead to errors.

Another way, the method listed below, makes use of the slope and the is quick, simple, and involves no computations.

y -intercept

for graphing the line. It

Graphing Method
1. Plot the

y -intercept (0, b).

2. Determine another point by using the slope m. 3. Draw a line through the two points. Recall that we dened the slope m as the ratio that

y2 y1 x2 x1 . The numerator y2 y1 represents the number of units p changes and the denominator x2 x1 represents the number of units that x changes. Suppose m = . q
is the number of units that

Then

changes and

is the number of units that

changes.

Since these

changes occur simultaneously, start with your pencil at the vertical direction, and then move location.

y -intercept,

move

units in the appropriate Mark a point at this

units in the appropriate horizontal direction.

7.6.3 Sample Set A

Graph the following lines.

Example 7.36
3 y = 4x + 2
Step 1: The

y -intercept

is the point

(0, 2).

Thus the line crosses the

y -axis

2 units above the origin.

Mark a point at

(0, 2).

Step 2: The slope, pencil

3 4 . This means that if we start at any point on the line and move our units up and then 4 units to the right, we'll be back on the line. Start at a

m,

is

units, then move 4 units to the right. 3 3 4 = 4 . This means that if we start at any point on the line and move our pencil 3 units and 4 units to the , 3 3 4 we'll be back on the line. Note also that 4 = 1 . This means that if we start at any point on the line and move to the right 1 unit, we'll have to move up 3/4 unit to get back on the line.) known point, the Move up Mark a point at this location. (Note also that

y -intercept (0, 2).

down

left

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Step 3: Draw a line through both points.

Example 7.37
1 y = 2x +
Step 1: The

7 2

y -intercept

is the point

Mark a point at

0,

7 2 , or

7 0, 2 1 0, 3 2

. Thus the line crosses the .

y -axis

7 2 units above the origin.

Step 2: The slope,

y -intercept

m, is 1 . We can write 1 as 1 . Thus, we start at 2 2 2 0, 3 1 , move down one unit (because of the 1), then 2

a known point, the move right

units.

Mark a point at this location.

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Step 3: Draw a line through both points.

Example 7.38
y = 2x 5
Step 1: We can put this equation into explicit slope-intercept by writing it as The gin.

2 y = 5 x + 0.

y -intercept

is the point

(0, 0),

the origin.

This line goes right through the ori-

Step 2: The slope,

2 5 . Starting at the origin, we move up units. Mark a point at this location.

m,

is

units, then move to the right

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Step 3: Draw a line through the two points.

Example 7.39
y = 2x 4
Step 1: The

y -intercept

is the point

origin. Mark a point at

(0, 4). (0, 4).

Thus the line crosses the

y -axis 4

units below the

Step 2: The slope,

m,

is 2. If we write the slope as a fraction,

2=

changes. Start at the known point a point at this location.

(0, 4),

move up

2 1 , we can read how to make the units, then move right 1 unit. Mark

Step 3: Draw a line through the two points.

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7.6.4 Practice Set A

Use the

y -intercept
2 3 x

and the slope to graph each line.

Exercise 7.179
y= +4

(Solution on p. 526.)

Exercise 7.180
y = 3x 4

(Solution on p. 526.)

7.6.5 Excercises
For the following problems, graph the equations.

Exercise 7.181
y = 2x + 1 3

(Solution on p. 526.)

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Exercise 7.182
y = 1x 2 4

Exercise 7.183
y = 5x 4

(Solution on p. 527.)

Exercise 7.184
y = 6x 3 5

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Exercise 7.185
y = 3x 5 2

(Solution on p. 527.)

Exercise 7.186
y = 1x + 2 5

Exercise 7.187
8 y = 3x + 4

(Solution on p. 527.)

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Exercise 7.188
y = 10 x + 6 3

Exercise 7.189
y = 1x 4

(Solution on p. 528.)

Exercise 7.190
y = 2x + 1

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Exercise 7.191
y =x+2

(Solution on p. 528.)

Exercise 7.192
y = 3x 5

Exercise 7.193
4 y = 3x

(Solution on p. 528.)

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Exercise 7.194
y=x

Exercise 7.195
y = x

(Solution on p. 529.)

Exercise 7.196
3y 2x = 3

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Exercise 7.197
6x + 10y = 30

(Solution on p. 529.)

Exercise 7.198
x+y =0

7.6.6 Excersise for Review

Exercise 7.199 (Section 5.7) Solve the inequality 2 4x x 3.
(Solution on p. 529.)

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Exercise 7.200 (Section 7.2) Graph the inequality y + 3 > 1.

Exercise 7.201 (Section 7.4) Graph the equation y = 2.

(Solution on p. 529.)

Exercise 7.202 (Section 7.5) Determine the slope and y -intercept of the line 4y 3x = 16. Exercise 7.203 (Solution on (Section 7.5) Find the slope of the line passing through the points (1, 5) and (2, 3).

p. 530.)

7.7 Finding the Equation of a Line 7

7.7.1 Overview

The Slope-Intercept and Point-Slope Forms

7.7.2 The Slope-Intercept and Point-Slope Forms

In the pervious sections we have been given an equation and have constructed the line to which it corresponds. Now, however, suppose we're given some geometric information about the line and we wish to construct the corresponding equation. We wish to nd the equation of a line. We know that the formula for the slope of a line is the slope formula in either of two ways:

m=

y2 y1 x2 x1 .We can nd the equation of a line using

Example 7.40
If we're given the slope, Let

m,

and

any

point

(x1 , y1 )

on the line, we can substitute this information

into the formula for slope.

(x1 , y1 )

be the known point on the line and let

(x, y)

be any other point on the line. Then

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m m (x x1 ) m (x x1 ) y y1
form of a line.

= = = =

yy1 xx1

Multiply both sides by x

x1 .

) (x x1 ) y y1 m (x x1 )

yy1 )xx1
For convenience, we'll rewrite the equation.

Since this equation was derived using a point and the slope of a line, it is called the

point-slope

Example 7.41
If we are given the slope, for slope. Let

m,

y-intercept,

(0, b),

we can substitute this information into the formula

(0, b)

be the y-intercept and

(x, y)

be any other point on the line. Then,

m m mx mx mx + b y

= =

yb x0 yb x yb )x

Multiply both sides by x.

= )x

= yb = y = mx + b

Solve for y. For convenience, we'll rewrite this equation.

intercept form of a line.

Since this equation was derived using the slope and the intercept, it was called the

slope-

We summarize these two derivations as follows.

Forms of the Equation of a Line

1. The slope,

We can nd the equation of a line if we're given either of the following sets of information:

m,and m,and

the

y -intercept, (0, b) ,by (x1 , y1 ) ,by

substituting these values into

y = mx + b

This is the slope-intercept form. 2. The slope, any point, substituting these values into

y y1 = m (x x1 )

This is the point-slope form. Notice that both forms rely on knowing the slope. If we are given two points on the line we may still nd the equation of the line passing through them by rst nding the slope of the line, then using the point-slope form. It is customary to use either the slope-intercept form or the general form for the nal form of the line. We will use the slope-intercept form as the nal form.

7.7.3 Sample Set A

Find the equation of the line using the given information.

Example 7.42
m = 6 , y -intercept (0, 4)
Since we're given the slope and the

y -intercept,we'll

use the slope-intercept form.

m = 6, b = 4.

y = mx + b y = 6x + 4

Example 7.43

3 m = 4 , y -intercept 0, 1 8
Since we're given the slope and the

y -intercept,we'll

use the slope-intercept form.

m=

3 4 ,

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b y y m = 2,

= = =

1 8.

mx + b 3x + 4
1 8

Example 7.44
the point (4, 3) . Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Since we're given the slope and some point, we'll use the point-slope form.

y y1 y3 y3 y m = 5,

= m (x x1 ) = = = 2 (x 4) 2x 8 2x 5

Let

(x1 , y1 )

be (4,3).

Put this equation in slope-intercept form by solving for y.

Example 7.45
the point (3, 0) . Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Since we're given the slope and some point, we'll use the point-slope form.

y y1 y0 y y m = 1,

= m (x x1 ) = 5 [x (3)] = 5 (x + 3) = 5x 15
the point (0, 7) .

Let

(x1 , y1 )

be (-3,0).

Solve for y.

Example 7.46
Write the equation in slope-intercept form. We're given the slope and a point, but careful observation reveals that this point is actually the

y -intercept. Thus, we'll use the slope-intercept form. If we had y -interceptwe would have proceeded with the point-slope form.
work, but still give the same result. Slope-intercept form Point-slope form

not seen that this point was the This would create slightly more

y y y

= mx + b = 1x + 7 = x + 7

y y1 y7 y7 y

= m (x x1 ) = 1 (x 0) = x = x + 7

Example 7.47
The two points

(4, 1)and (3, 5) .

Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Since we're given two points, we'll nd the slope rst.

m=

y2 y1 51 4 x2 x1 = 34 = 1 = 4 Now, we have the slope and two points. We can use either point and the point-slope form.

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Using (4, 1)
y y1 y1 y1 y = m (x x1 ) = 4 (x 4) = 4x + 16 = 4x + 17

Using (3, 5)
y y1 y5 y5 y = m (x x1 ) = 4 (x 3) = 4x + 12 = 4x + 17

Table 7.15

We can see that the use of either point gives the same result.

7.7.4 Practice Set A

Find the equation of each line given the following information. Use the slope-intercept form as the nal form of the equation.

Exercise 7.204
m = 5, y -intercept (0, 8) .

(Solution on p. 530.) (Solution on p. 530.) (Solution on p. 530.) (Solution on p. 530.) (Solution on p. 530.) (Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.205
m = 8, y -intercept (0, 3) .

Exercise 7.206
m = 2, y -intercept (0, 7) .

Exercise 7.207
m = 1, y -intercept (0, 1) .

Exercise 7.208
m = 1, y -intercept (0, 10) .

Exercise 7.209
m = 4,the
point

(5, 2) .
(Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.210
m = 6,the m = 1,the
point

(1, 0) .
(Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.211
point

(5, 5) .
(Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.212
The two points

(4, 1)and (6, 5) .

(Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.213
The two points

(7, 1)and (4, 8) .

7.7.5 Sample Set B

Example 7.48
Find the equation of the line passing through the point

(4, 7)having

slope 0. With

We're given the slope and some point, so we'll use the point-slope form.

m = 0and

(x1 , y1 )as (4, 7) ,we

have

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y y1 y (7) y+7 y

= = = =

m (x x1 ) 0 (x 4) 0 7

This is a horizontal line.

Example 7.49
Find the equation of the line passing through the point

(1, 3)given

that the line is vertical.

Since the line is vertical, the slope does not exist. Thus, we cannot use either the slope-intercept form or the point-slope form. We must recall what we know about vertical lines. The equation of this line is simply

x = 1.

7.7.6 Practice Set B

Exercise 7.214
Find the equation of the line passing through the point

(Solution on p. 530.)

(2, 9)having (1, 6)given

slope 0.

Exercise 7.215
Find the equation of the line passing through the point

(Solution on p. 530.)
that the line is vertical.

7.7.7 Sample Set C

Example 7.50
Reading only from the graph, determine the equation of the line. The slope of the line is intercept form we get

2 3 , and the line crosses the

y -axisat

the point

(0, 3) .Using

the slope-

2 y = 3x 3

7.7.8 Practice Set C

Exercise 7.216
Reading only from the graph, determine the equation of the line.

(Solution on p. 530.)

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7.7.9 Exercises
For the following problems, write the equation of the line using the given information in slope-intercept form.

Exercise 7.217
m = 3, y -intercept (0, 4)

(Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.218
m = 2, y -intercept (0, 5)

Exercise 7.219
m = 8, y -intercept (0, 1)

(Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.220
m = 5, y -intercept (0, 3)

Exercise 7.221
m = 6, y -intercept (0, 1)

(Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.222
m = 4, y -intercept (0, 0)

Exercise 7.223
m = 3, (1, 4)

(Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.224 Exercise 7.225

m = 1, (3, 8)

m = 3 , y -intercept (0, 0) 2

(Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.226
m = 2, (1, 4)

Exercise 7.227
m = 8, (4, 0)

(Solution on p. 530.)

Exercise 7.228
m = 3, (3, 0)

Exercise 7.229
m = 1, (6, 0)

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.230
m = 6, (0, 0)

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Exercise 7.231
m = 2, (0, 1)

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.232
(0, 0) , (3, 2)

Exercise 7.233
(0, 0) , (5, 8)

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.234
(4, 1) , (6, 3)

Exercise 7.235
(2, 5) , (1, 4)

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.236
(5, 3) , (6, 2)

Exercise 7.237
(2, 3) , (5, 3)

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.238
(1, 5) , (4, 5)

Exercise 7.239
(4, 1) , (4, 2)

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.240
(2, 7) , (2, 8)

Exercise 7.241
(3, 3) , (5, 5)

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.242
(0, 0) , (1, 1)

Exercise 7.243
(2, 4) , (3, 5)

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.244
(1, 6) , (1, 6)

Exercise 7.245
(14, 12) , (9, 11)

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.246
(0, 4) , (5, 0)
For the following problems, read only from the graph and determine the equation of the lines.

Exercise 7.247

(Solution on p. 531.)

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Exercise 7.248

Exercise 7.249

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.250

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Exercise 7.251

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.252

Exercise 7.253

(Solution on p. 531.)

7.7.10 Exercises for Review

Exercise 7.254 (Section 7.2) Graph the equation x 3 = 0.

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Exercise 7.255 (Section 7.4) Supply the missing word.

.

(Solution on p. 531.)
The point at which a line crosses the

y -axisis

called the

Exercise 7.256 (Section 7.5) Supply the missing word.

the line.

The

of a line is a measure of the steepness of

Exercise 7.257 (Solution on p. 531.) (Section 7.5) Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (4, 0)and (2, 6) . Exercise 7.258 (Section 7.6) Graph the equation 3y = 2x + 3.

7.8 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

7.8.1 Overview

Location of Solutions Method of Graphing

7.8.2 Location of Solutions

In our study of linear equations in two variables, we observed that

all

the solutions to the equation, and

only the solutions to the equation, were located on the graph of the equation. We now wish to determine the location of the solutions to linear inequalities in two variables. Linear inequalities in two variables are inequalities of the forms:

ax + by c ax + by < c

ax + by c ax + by > c

Half-Planes
A straight line drawn through the plane divides the plane into two

Boundary Line
8 This

half-planes.

The straight line is called the

boundary line.

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Solution to an Inequality in Two Variables

Recall that when working with linear equations in two variables, we observed that ordered pairs that produced true statements when substituted into an equation were called solutions to that equation. We can make a similar statement for inequalities in two variables. We say that an inequality in two variables has a solution when a pair of values has been found such that when these values are substituted into the inequality a true statement results.

The Location of Solutions in the Plane

As with equations, solutions to linear inequalities have particular locations in the plane. All solutions to a linear inequality in two variables are located in one and only in one entire half-plane. For example, consider the inequality

2x + 3y 6

All the solutions to the inequality2x

+ 3y 6

lie in the shaded half-plane.

Example 7.51
Point

A (1, 1)is

a solution since

2x + 3y 6 2 (1) + 3 (1) 6? 2 3 6? 1 6.
Point True

Example 7.52
B (2, 5)is
not a solution since

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2x + 3y 6 2 (2) + 3 (5) 6? 4 + 15 6? 19 6. False

7.8.3 Method of Graphing

The method of graphing linear inequalities in two variables is as follows: 1. Graph the boundary line (consider the inequality as an equation, that is, replace the inequality sign with an equal sign). a. If the inequality is or b. If the inequality is are

draw the boundary line

solid.

This means that points on the line are This means that points on the line

solutions and are part of the graph.

not solutions and are not part of the graph.

<

or

>,

draw the boundary line

dotted.

2. Determine which half-plane to shade by choosing a test point. a. If, when substituted, the test point yields a true statement, shade the half-plane containing it. b. If, when substituted, the test point yields a false statement, shade the half-plane on the opposite side of the boundary line.

7.8.4 Sample Set A

Example 7.53
Graph

3x 2y 4.
so we'll draw the line

1. Graph the boundary line. The inequality is inequality as an equation.

solid.

Consider the (7.1)

3x 2y = 4

x 0
4 3

y 2 0

(x, y) (0, 2)
4 3 ,

Table 7.16

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2. Choose a test point. The easiest one is(0,

0).

Substitute

(0, 0)

into the original inequality.

3x 2y 4 3 (0) 2 (0) 4? 0 0 4? 0 4.
Shade the half-plane containing (7.2)

True

(0, 0).

Example 7.54
Graph

x + y 3 < 0. x + y 3 = 0.
The inequality is

1. Graph the boundary line:

<

so we'll draw the line

dotted.

2. Choose a test point, say

(0, 0). x+y3<0 0 + 0 3 < 0? 3 < 0. True

(7.3)

Shade the half-plane containing

(0, 0).

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Example 7.55
Graph

y 2x. y = 2x.
The inequality is

1. Graph the boundary line

so we'll draw the line

solid.

y 2x
2. Choose a test point, say

(0, 0). 0 2 (0)?

Pick another test

0 0. True Shade the half-plane containing (0, 0). We can't! (0, 0) is right on the line! y 2x
point, say

(1, 6). 6 2 (1)? 6 2. False

Shade the half-plane on the opposite side of the boundary line.

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Example 7.56
Graph

y > 2. y = 2.
The inequality is

1. Graph the boundary line

>

so we'll draw the line

dotted.

2. We don't really need a test point. Where is the line clearly has a

y > 2?Above

the line

y = 2!

Any point above

y -coordinate

greater than 2.

7.8.5 Practice Set A

Solve the following inequalities by graphing.

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Exercise 7.259
3x + 2y 4

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.260
x 4y < 4

(Solution on p. 531.)

Exercise 7.261
3x + y > 0

(Solution on p. 532.)

Exercise 7.262
x1

(Solution on p. 532.)

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7.8.6 Exercises
Solve the inequalities by graphing.

Exercise 7.263
y <x+1

(Solution on p. 532.)

Exercise 7.264
x+y 1

Exercise 7.265
x + 2y + 4 0

(Solution on p. 533.)

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Exercise 7.266
x + 5y 10 < 0

Exercise 7.267
3x + 4y > 12

(Solution on p. 533.)

Exercise 7.268
2x + 5y 15 0

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Exercise 7.269
y4

(Solution on p. 533.)

Exercise 7.270
x2

Exercise 7.271
x0

(Solution on p. 534.)

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Exercise 7.272
xy <0

Exercise 7.273
x + 3y 0

(Solution on p. 534.)

Exercise 7.274
2x + 4y > 0

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7.8.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 7.275 (Section 7.2) Graph the inequality3x + 5 1.
(Solution on p. 534.)

Exercise 7.276 (Section 7.2) Supply

the missing word. The geometric representation (picture) of the solutions of the equation.

to an equation is called the

Exercise 7.277 (Section 7.5) Supply the denominator:m = y2 y1 . ? Exercise 7.278 (Section 7.6) Graph the equation y = 3x + 2.

(Solution on p. 534.)

Exercise 7.279 (Solution on p. 534.) (Section 7.7) Write the equation of the line that has slope 4 and passes through the point (1, 2).

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7.9 Summary of Key Concepts 9

7.9.1 Summary of Key Concepts
The geometric representation (picture) of the solutions to an equation is called the graph of the equation. Axis (Section 7.2) An axis is the most basic structure of a graph. In mathematics, the number line is used as an axis. Number of Variables and the Number of Axes (Section 7.2) An equation in one variable requires one axis. An equation in two variable requires two axes. An equation in three variable requires three axes. One-dimension. Two-dimensions. Three-dimensions.

Graph of a Function (Section 7.2)

An equation in n variable requires n axes.

n-dimensions.

Coordinate System (Section 7.2) Graphing an Equation (Section 7.2) The phrase graphing an equation is interpreted
equation. A system of axes that is constructed for graphing an equation is called a

coordinate system.

as meaning geometrically locating the solutions to that

Uses of a Graph (Section 7.2) Rectangular Coordinate System xy -Plane (Section 7.3) A rectangular coordinate system is constructed by placing two number lines at 90
form a plane that is referred to as the For each ordered pair A graph may reveal information that may not be evident from the equation. angles. These lines

Ordered Pairs and Points (Section 7.3)

associate a unique ordered pair

xy -plane.
in the plane, and for each point in the plane we can

Graphs of Linear Equations (Section 7.4)

(a, b) , there exists a unique point (a, b) of real numbers.

General Form of a Linear Equation in Two Variables (Section 7.4) The general form of a linear equation in two variables is ax + by = c, where a and b are not both 0. Graphs, Ordered Pairs, Solutions, and Lines (Section 7.4)
The graphing of all ordered pairs that solve a linear equation in two variables produces a straight line. The graph of a linear equation in two variables is a straight line. If an ordered pair is a solution to a linear equation in two variables, then it lies on the graph of the equation. Any point (ordered pair) that lies on the graph of a linear equation in two variables is a solution to that equation.

When graphed, a linear equation produces a straight line.

Intercept (Section 7.4) An intercept is a point where a line intercepts a coordinate axis. Intercept Method (Section 7.4) The intercept method is a method of graphing a linear equation in two variables by nding the intercepts,
that is, by nding the points where the line crosses the

Slanted, Vertical, and Horizontal Lines (Section 7.4) An equation in which both variables appear will graph as a slanted line.
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x-axis

and the

y -axis.

A linear equation in which only one variable appears will graph as either a

vertical or horizontal line.

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x = a graphs as a vertical line passing through a on the x-axis. y = b graphs as a horizontal line passing through b on the y -axis.

Slope of a Line (Section 7.5)

The slope of a line is a measure of the line's steepness. If

(x1 , y1 )

and

(x2 , y2 )

are any two points on a line,

the slope of the line passing through these points can be found using the slope formula.

m=

y2 y1 = x2 x1

vertical change horizontal change

Slope and Rise and Decline (Section 7.5) Graphing an Equation Given in Slope-Intercept Form (Section 7.6)
An equation written in slope intercept form can be graphed by 1. Plotting the Moving left to right, lines with positive slope rise, and lines with negative slope decline.

y -intercept (0, b). m.

2. Determining another point using the slope, 3. Drawing a line through these two points.

Forms of Equations of Lines (Section 6.7)

General form

Slope-intercept form

point-slope from

ax + by = c

y = mx + b
To use this form, the slope and y -intercept are needed.

y y1 = m (x x1 )
To use this form, the slope and one point, or two points, are needed.

Half-Planes and Boundary Lines (Section 7.8) boundary line. Solution to an Inequality in Two Variables (Section 7.8)
a into the inequality. A straight line drawn through the plane divides the plane into two

half-planes.

The straight line is called

A solution to an inequality in two variables is a pair of values that produce a true statement when substituted

Location of Solutions to Inequalities in Two Variables (Section 7.8)

All solutions to a linear inequality in two variables are located in one, and only one, half-plane.

7.10 Exercise Supplement 10

7.10.1 Exercise Supplement
7.10.1.1 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable (Section 7.2)
For the following problems, graph the equations and inequalities.

Exercise 7.280
6x 18 = 6

(Solution on p. 534.)

Exercise 7.281
4x 3 = 7
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Exercise 7.282
5x 1 = 2

(Solution on p. 535.)

Exercise 7.283
10x 16 < 4

Exercise 7.284
2y + 1 5

(Solution on p. 535.)

Exercise 7.285
7a 12

2
(Solution on p. 535.)

Exercise 7.286
3x + 4 12

Exercise 7.287
16 5x 1 11

Exercise 7.288
0 < 3y + 9 9

(Solution on p. 535.)

Exercise 7.289
5c 2

+1=7

7.10.1.2 Plotting Points in the Plane (Section 7.3) Exercise 7.290

Draw a coordinate system and plot the following ordered pairs.

(Solution on p. 535.)

Exercise 7.291

(3, 1) , (4, 2) , (1, 3) , (0, 3) , (3, 0) , 5, 2 3

As accurately as possible, state the coordinates of the points that have been plotted on the graph.

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7.10.1.3 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables (Section 7.4) Exercise 7.292
(Solution on p. 535.)
What is the geometric structure of the graph of all the solutions to the linear equation

y = 4x 9?

7.10.1.4 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables (Section 7.4) - Graphing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form (Section 7.6)
For the following problems, graph the equations.

Exercise 7.293
yx=2

Exercise 7.294
y+x3=0

(Solution on p. 535.)

Exercise 7.295
2x + 3y = 6

Exercise 7.296
2y + x 8 = 0

(Solution on p. 536.)

Exercise 7.297
4 (x y) = 12

Exercise 7.298
3y 4x + 12 = 0

(Solution on p. 536.)

Exercise 7.299
y = 3

Exercise 7.300
y2=0

(Solution on p. 536.)

Exercise 7.301
x=4

Exercise 7.302
x+1=0

(Solution on p. 537.)

Exercise 7.303
x=0

Exercise 7.304
y=0

(Solution on p. 537.)

7.10.1.5 The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line (Section 7.5) Exercise 7.305

Write the slope-intercept form of a straight line.

Exercise 7.306
The slope of a straight line is a of the steepness of the line.

(Solution on p. 537.)

Exercise 7.307
Write the formula for the slope of a line that passes through the points For the following problems, determine the slope and

(x1 , y 1 )

and

(x2 , y 2 ).

y -intercept

of the lines.

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Exercise 7.308
y = 4x + 10

(Solution on p. 537.)

Exercise 7.309
y = 3x 11

Exercise 7.310
y = 9x 1

(Solution on p. 537.)

Exercise 7.311
y = x + 2

Exercise 7.312
y = 5x 4

(Solution on p. 537.)

Exercise 7.313
y=x

Exercise 7.314
y = 6x

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.315
3y = 4x + 9

Exercise 7.316
4y = 5x + 1

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.317
2y = 9x

Exercise 7.318
5y + 4x = 6

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.319
7y + 3x = 10

Exercise 7.320
6y 12x = 24

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.321
5y 10x 15 = 0

Exercise 7.322
3y + 3x = 1

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.323
7y + 2x = 0

Exercise 7.324
y=4

(Solution on p. 538.)

For the following problems, nd the slope, if it exists, of the line through the given pairs of points.

Exercise 7.325
(5, 2) , (6, 3)

Exercise 7.326
(8, 2) , (10, 6)

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.327
(0, 5) , (3, 4)

Exercise 7.328
(1, 4) , (3, 3)

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.329
(0, 0) , (8, 5)

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Exercise 7.330
(6, 1) , (2, 7)

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.331
(3, 2) , (4, 5)

Exercise 7.332
(4, 7) , (4, 2)

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.333
(3, 1) , (4, 1)

Exercise 7.334 Exercise 7.335

Moving left to right, lines with slope rise while lines with

(Solution on p. 538.)

1 3 3, 4

5 2 9, 6

slope decline.

Exercise 7.336
Compare the slopes of parallel lines.

(Solution on p. 538.)

7.10.1.6 Finding the Equation of a Line (Section 7.7)

For the following problems, write the equation of the line using the given information. Write the equation in slope-intercept form.

Exercise 7.337
Slope=4,

y -intercept=5
(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.338
Slope=3,

y -intercept= 6 y -intercept=8
(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.339
Slope=1,

Exercise 7.340
Slope=1,

y -intercept= 2 y -intercept=1
(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.341
Slope=

5, 11,

Exercise 7.342
Slope=

y -intercept= 4

Exercise 7.343
Slope=2,

y -intercept=0
(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.344
Slope=

1,

y -intercept=0

Exercise 7.345
m = 3, (4, 1)

Exercise 7.346
m = 2, (1, 5)

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.347
m = 6, (5, 2)

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Exercise 7.348
m = 5, (2, 3)

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.349
m = 9, (4, 7)

Exercise 7.350
m = 2, (0, 2)

(Solution on p. 538.)

Exercise 7.351
m = 1, (2, 0)

Exercise 7.352
(2, 3) , (3, 5)

(Solution on p. 539.)

Exercise 7.353
(4, 4) , (5, 1)

Exercise 7.354
(6, 1) , (5, 3)

(Solution on p. 539.)

Exercise 7.355
(8, 6) , (7, 2)

Exercise 7.356
(3, 1) , (2, 3)

(Solution on p. 539.)

Exercise 7.357
(1, 4) , (2, 4)

Exercise 7.358
(0, 5) , (6, 1)

(Solution on p. 539.)

Exercise 7.359
(2, 1) , (6, 1)

Exercise 7.360
(5, 7) , (2, 7)

(Solution on p. 539.)

Exercise 7.361
(4, 1) , (4, 3)

Exercise 7.362
(1, 1) , (1, 5)

(Solution on p. 539.)

Exercise 7.363
(0, 4) , (0, 3)

Exercise 7.364
(0, 2) , (1, 0)

(Solution on p. 539.)

For the following problems, reading only from the graph, determine the equation of the line.

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Exercise 7.365

Exercise 7.366

(Solution on p. 539.)

Exercise 7.367

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Exercise 7.368

(Solution on p. 539.)

Exercise 7.369

Exercise 7.370

(Solution on p. 539.)

7.10.1.7 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables (Section 7.8)

For the following problems, graph the inequalities.

Exercise 7.371
y x+2

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Exercise 7.372
1 y < 2x + 3

(Solution on p. 539.)

Exercise 7.373
y > 1x 3 3

Exercise 7.374
2x + 3y 6

(Solution on p. 539.)

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Exercise 7.375
2x + 5y 20

Exercise 7.376
4x y + 12 > 0

(Solution on p. 539.)

Exercise 7.377
y 2

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Exercise 7.378
x<3

(Solution on p. 540.)

Exercise 7.379
y0

7.11 Prociency Exam

7.11.1 Prociency Exam

11

For the following problems, construct a coordinate system and graph the inequality.

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Exercise 7.380 (Section 7.2) 6x + 4 > 14 Exercise 7.381 (Section 7.2) 8 < x + 6 4 Exercise 7.382 (Section 7.2) Plot the ordered pairs (3, 1) , (2, 4) , (0, 5) , (2, 2).

(Solution on p. 540.) (Solution on p. 540.) (Solution on p. 540.)

Exercise 7.383 (Section 7.3)

(Solution on p. 540.)
As accurately as possible, label the coordinates of the points that have been

plotted on the graph.

Exercise 7.384 (Section 7.4) What

2y + 3x = 4?

(Solution on p. 540.)
is the geometric structure of the graph of all the solutions to the equation

Exercise 7.385 (Solution on p. 541.) (Section 7.4) In what form is the linear equation in two variables ax + by = c? Exercise 7.386 (Solution on p. 541.) (Section 7.5) In what form is the linear equation in two variables y = mx + b? Exercise 7.387 (Solution on p. 541.) (Section 7.4) If an ordered pair is a solution to a linear equation in two variables, where does it
lie geometrically?

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Exercise 7.388 (Section 7.5) Consider the graph of y = 2 x + 16. 7

the line and then move it horizontally

(Solution on p. 541.)
If we were to place our pencil at any point on

7 units

to the right, how many units and in what direction

would we have to move our pencil to get back on the line? For the following two problems, nd the slope, if it exists, of the line containing the following points.

Exercise 7.389 (Solution on p. 541.) (Section 7.5) (6, 1) and (0, 8) Exercise 7.390 (Solution on p. 541.) (Section 7.5) (2, 8) and (2, 10) Exercise 7.391 (Solution on p. 541.) (Section 7.5) Determine the slope and y intercept of the line 3y + 2x + 1 = 0. Exercise 7.392 (Solution on p. 541.) (Section 7.5) As we look at a graph left to right, do lines with a positive slope rise or decline?
For the following problems, nd the equation of the line using the information provided. Write the equation in slope-intercept form.

Exercise 7.393 (Section 7.7) Slope = 4, y -intercept = 3. Exercise 7.394 (Section 7.7) Slope = 3 , y -intercept = 4 . 2 3 Exercise 7.395 2 (Section 7.7) slope = 3 , passes through (1, 2). Exercise 7.396 (Section 7.7) slope = 7, passes through (0, 0). Exercise 7.397 (Section 7.7) passes through the points (5, 2) and (2, 1).
For the following problems, graph the equation of inequality.

(Solution on p. 541.) (Solution on p. 541.) (Solution on p. 541.) (Solution on p. 541.) (Solution on p. 541.)

Exercise 7.398 1 (Section 7.4-Section 7.6) y = 3 x 2

(Solution on p. 541.)

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Exercise 7.399 (Section 7.4-Section 7.6) 5y 2x + 15 = 0

(Solution on p. 541.)

Exercise 7.400 (Section 7.4-Section 7.6) 4 (x + y) = 8

(Solution on p. 542.)

Exercise 7.401 (Section 7.4Section 7.6) 3 y + 2 = 0 2

(Solution on p. 542.)

Exercise 7.402 (Section 7.4Section 7.6) x = 2

(Solution on p. 542.)

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Exercise 7.403 (Section 7.9) 2x + 3y > 6

(Solution on p. 543.)

Exercise 7.404 (Solution (Section 7.7) Reading only from the graph, determine the equation of the line.

on p. 543.)

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 7

Solution to Exercise 7.1 (p. 415)
x = 2

Solution to Exercise 7.2 (p. 416)

x6

Solution to Exercise 7.3 (p. 416)

m> 4

Solution to Exercise 7.4 (p. 416)

2 x < 10

Solution to Exercise 7.5 (p. 416)

y = 80

Solution to Exercise 7.6 (p. 416)

x=3

Solution to Exercise 7.8 (p. 417)

x=
1 2

Solution to Exercise 7.10 (p. 417)

y=1

Solution to Exercise 7.12 (p. 417)

z=
1 3

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Solution to Exercise 7.14 (p. 417)

r=
1 28

Solution to Exercise 7.16 (p. 417)

x5

Solution to Exercise 7.18 (p. 418)

x > 17

Solution to Exercise 7.20 (p. 418)

m5

Solution to Exercise 7.22 (p. 418)

x 5

Solution to Exercise 7.24 (p. 418)

y 21

Solution to Exercise 7.26 (p. 418)

y 32 5

Solution to Exercise 7.28 (p. 419)

2x<3

Solution to Exercise 7.30 (p. 419)

3x<5

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Solution to Exercise 7.32 (p. 419)

5x2

Solution to Exercise 7.34 (p. 419) Solution to Exercise 7.36 (p. 422)
(Notice that the dotted lines on the graph are only for illustration and should not be included when plotting points.)

(2, 18)

Solution to Exercise 7.37 (p. 422)

Solution to Exercise 7.39 (p. 423)

Coordinates of the origin are (0, 0).

Solution to Exercise 7.41 (p. 424)

I
x>0 y>0

II
x<0 y>0

III
x<0 y<0

IV
x>0 y<0

Table 7.17

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Solution to Exercise 7.43 (p. 425)

Yes, there does appear to be a relation.

Solution to Exercise 7.45 (p. 426)

Yes, there does appear to be a relation.

Solution to Exercise 7.47 (p. 427)

equation

Solution to Exercise 7.49 (p. 427)

contradiction When

Solution to Exercise 7.51 (p. 432)

x = 0, y = 3;
when

y = 0, x = 1

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Solution to Exercise 7.52 (p. 434)

Solution to Exercise 7.53 (p. 434)

Solution to Exercise 7.54 (p. 435)

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Solution to Exercise 7.55 (p. 437)

Solution to Exercise 7.56 (p. 437)

Solution to Exercise 7.57 (p. 438)

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Solution to Exercise 7.59 (p. 438)

Solution to Exercise 7.61 (p. 439)

Solution to Exercise 7.63 (p. 440)

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Solution to Exercise 7.65 (p. 440)

Solution to Exercise 7.67 (p. 441)

Solution to Exercise 7.69 (p. 442)

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Solution to Exercise 7.71 (p. 442)

Solution to Exercise 7.73 (p. 443)

Solution to Exercise 7.75 (p. 444)

x=
3 2

Solution to Exercise 7.77 (p. 444)

y = 2

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Solution to Exercise 7.79 (p. 445)

Solution to Exercise 7.81 (p. 446)

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Solution to Exercise 7.83 (p. 446)

Solution to Exercise 7.85 (p. 447)

Solution to Exercise 7.87 (p. 448)

commutative property of addition

Solution to Exercise 7.89 (p. 448)

3x2 19x 14
quadrants

Solution to Exercise 7.91 (p. 448) Solution to Exercise 7.92 (p. 450) Solution to Exercise 7.93 (p. 450) Solution to Exercise 7.94 (p. 450) Solution to Exercise 7.95 (p. 450) Solution to Exercise 7.96 (p. 450) Solution to Exercise 7.97 (p. 450) Solution to Exercise 7.98 (p. 453)
The line crosses the units downward.

m = 2, b = 7

m = 4, b = 2

m = 5, b = 1

m = 2 , b = 10 3 m=
5 8 ,

b=

1 2

m = 3, b = 0

y -axis

at

+4.

After moving horizontally 1 unit to the right, we must move exactly 3

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Solution to Exercise 7.99 (p. 453)

Solution to Exercise 7.102 (p. 455) Solution to Exercise 7.103 (p. 460) Solution to Exercise 7.104 (p. 460) Solution to Exercise 7.105 (p. 460)
The line has slope Solving for

we get

y=

2 5 x

+ 3.

Now,

m=

2 5 and

b = 3.

m=

31 62

2 4

= 1. 2

1 2.

The lines appear to be parallel. Parallel lines have the same slope, and lines that have the same slope are parallel.

Solution to Exercise 7.114 (p. 461) Solution to Exercise 7.116 (p. 461)
slope slope slope

= 3; y -intercept = (0, 4)

Solution to Exercise 7.118 (p. 461) Solution to Exercise 7.120 (p. 461)
slope

= 9; y -intercept = (0, 1)

= 4; y -intercept = (0, 5)

Solution to Exercise 7.122 (p. 461)

slope

= 6; y -intercept = (0, 1) = 1; y -intercept = (0, 2) = 4; y -intercept = (0, 5)

Solution to Exercise 7.124 (p. 461)

slope

Solution to Exercise 7.126 (p. 461)

slope

= 4; y -intercept = (0, 9)

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Solution to Exercise 7.128 (p. 462)

slope

Solution to Exercise 7.130 (p. 462)

slope

2 7;

y -intercept = (0, 12)

Solution to Exercise 7.132 (p. 462)

slope

4 = 5 ; y -intercept = 0, 4 7 6 5; 1 y -intercept = 0, 10

Solution to Exercise 7.134 (p. 462)

slope

Solution to Exercise 7.136 (p. 462)

slope

= 1; y -intercept = (0, 3)

Solution to Exercise 7.138 (p. 462) Solution to Exercise 7.140 (p. 462)
m=
slope

5 = 3 ; y -intercept = (0, 2)

1 4;

y -intercept = 0, 1 4

Solution to Exercise 7.142 (p. 462)

7 m = 4

4 3

Solution to Exercise 7.144 (p. 462)

m=2

Solution to Exercise 7.146 (p. 462)

7 m = 6

Solution to Exercise 7.148 (p. 462)

m = 4 m=1 m=2 m=2

Solution to Exercise 7.150 (p. 463) Solution to Exercise 7.152 (p. 463) Solution to Exercise 7.154 (p. 463) Solution to Exercise 7.156 (p. 463)
m = 0 (horizontal line y = 3)
No slope

Solution to Exercise 7.158 (p. 463)

(vertical line at x = 8)

Solution to Exercise 7.160 (p. 463) Solution to Exercise 7.162 (p. 463)
decline

m = 0 (horizontal line at y = 6)

Solution to Exercise 7.164 (p. 463)

slope

= 0.31

y intercept = (0, 0.35)

Solution to Exercise 7.166 (p. 463)

slope

= 0.64

y intercept = (0, 2.71)

Solution to Exercise 7.168 (p. 463)

m = 1.31

Solution to Exercise 7.170 (p. 464) Solution to Exercise 7.172 (p. 464)
No slope

m = 0 (horizontal line at y = 227.61) (vertical line x = 88.81)

Solution to Exercise 7.174 (p. 464)

1 if xyw = 0

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Solution to Exercise 7.176 (p. 464)

10

Solution to Exercise 7.178 (p. 464)

Solution to Exercise 7.179 (p. 469)

Solution to Exercise 7.180 (p. 469)

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Solution to Exercise 7.181 (p. 469)

Solution to Exercise 7.183 (p. 470)

Solution to Exercise 7.185 (p. 471)

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Solution to Exercise 7.187 (p. 471)

Solution to Exercise 7.189 (p. 472)

Solution to Exercise 7.191 (p. 473)

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Solution to Exercise 7.193 (p. 473)

Solution to Exercise 7.195 (p. 474)

Solution to Exercise 7.197 (p. 475)

Solution to Exercise 7.199 (p. 475)

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Solution to Exercise 7.201 (p. 476)

Solution to Exercise 7.203 (p. 476)

m=

Solution to Exercise 7.204 (p. 479) Solution to Exercise 7.205 (p. 479) Solution to Exercise 7.206 (p. 479) Solution to Exercise 7.207 (p. 479) Solution to Exercise 7.208 (p. 479) Solution to Exercise 7.209 (p. 479) Solution to Exercise 7.210 (p. 479) Solution to Exercise 7.211 (p. 479) Solution to Exercise 7.212 (p. 479) Solution to Exercise 7.213 (p. 479) Solution to Exercise 7.214 (p. 480) Solution to Exercise 7.215 (p. 480) Solution to Exercise 7.216 (p. 480) Solution to Exercise 7.217 (p. 481)
y = 3x + 4 y = 8x + 1 y=
2 3 x

2 3

y = 5x + 8

y = 8x + 3 y = 2x 7 y =x1

y = x 10 y = 4x 18

y = 6x 6 y = x 10 y = 2x 7

y = 3x + 20 y=9

x = 1

+4

Solution to Exercise 7.219 (p. 481) Solution to Exercise 7.221 (p. 481)
y = 6x 1 y = 3x 2

Solution to Exercise 7.223 (p. 481) Solution to Exercise 7.225 (p. 481)
y =x+5

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Solution to Exercise 7.227 (p. 481)

y = 8x 32 y = x + 6

Solution to Exercise 7.229 (p. 481) Solution to Exercise 7.231 (p. 481)
y = 2x + 1

Solution to Exercise 7.233 (p. 482)

y = 8x 5

Solution to Exercise 7.235 (p. 482)

y =x+3

Solution to Exercise 7.237 (p. 482) Solution to Exercise 7.239 (p. 482)
x = 4 (vertical line) y=x y = 3 (horizontal line)

Solution to Exercise 7.241 (p. 482) Solution to Exercise 7.243 (p. 482)
y = 9x + 5 y =x2
2 5

Solution to Exercise 7.245 (p. 482) Solution to Exercise 7.247 (p. 482)
2 y = 5x + 1

Solution to Exercise 7.249 (p. 483)

y = 1x + 1 4 x = 4

Solution to Exercise 7.251 (p. 484) Solution to Exercise 7.253 (p. 484)
y = 3x 1 y -intercept m=1

Solution to Exercise 7.255 (p. 485) Solution to Exercise 7.257 (p. 485) Solution to Exercise 7.259 (p. 490)

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Solution to Exercise 7.260 (p. 491)

Solution to Exercise 7.261 (p. 491)

Solution to Exercise 7.262 (p. 491)

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Solution to Exercise 7.263 (p. 492)

Solution to Exercise 7.265 (p. 492)

Solution to Exercise 7.267 (p. 493)

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Solution to Exercise 7.269 (p. 494)

Solution to Exercise 7.271 (p. 494)

Solution to Exercise 7.273 (p. 495)

Solution to Exercise 7.275 (p. 496) Solution to Exercise 7.277 (p. 496)
m=

Solution to Exercise 7.279 (p. 496)

y = 4x + 6 x=4

y2 y1 x2 x1

Solution to Exercise 7.280 (p. 498)

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Solution to Exercise 7.282 (p. 499)

x=
3 5

Solution to Exercise 7.284 (p. 499)

y 2

Solution to Exercise 7.286 (p. 499)

x
8 3

Solution to Exercise 7.288 (p. 499)

0y<3

Solution to Exercise 7.290 (p. 499)

Solution to Exercise 7.292 (p. 500)

a straight line

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Solution to Exercise 7.294 (p. 500)

Solution to Exercise 7.296 (p. 500)

Solution to Exercise 7.298 (p. 500)

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Solution to Exercise 7.300 (p. 500)

Solution to Exercise 7.302 (p. 500)

Solution to Exercise 7.304 (p. 500)

Solution to Exercise 7.306 (p. 500)

measure

Solution to Exercise 7.308 (p. 500)

slope:

y -intercept: (0, 10)

Solution to Exercise 7.310 (p. 501)

slope:

y -intercept: (0, 1)

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Solution to Exercise 7.312 (p. 501)

slope:

y -intercept: (0, 4)

Solution to Exercise 7.314 (p. 501)

slope:

y -intercept: (0, 0)

Solution to Exercise 7.316 (p. 501)

slope:

5 4

Solution to Exercise 7.318 (p. 501)

slope:

1 y -intercept: 0, 4

4 5

Solution to Exercise 7.320 (p. 501)

slope:

6 y -intercept: 0, 5

y -intercept: (0, 4)

Solution to Exercise 7.322 (p. 501)

slope:

Solution to Exercise 7.324 (p. 501)

slope:

y -intercept: 0, 1 3 0

y -intercept: (0, 4)

Solution to Exercise 7.326 (p. 501)

slope: slope:

Solution to Exercise 7.328 (p. 501) Solution to Exercise 7.330 (p. 502)
slope:

7 2 3 2

Solution to Exercise 7.332 (p. 502)

No Slope slope:

Solution to Exercise 7.334 (p. 502) Solution to Exercise 7.336 (p. 502)
The slopes of parallel lines are equal.

57 4

Solution to Exercise 7.338 (p. 502)

y = 3x 6 y =x2

Solution to Exercise 7.340 (p. 502) Solution to Exercise 7.342 (p. 502)
y = 11x 4 y = x

Solution to Exercise 7.344 (p. 502) Solution to Exercise 7.346 (p. 502)
y = 2x + 3

Solution to Exercise 7.348 (p. 502)

y = 5x + 7

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Solution to Exercise 7.350 (p. 503)

y = 2x + 2 y = 2x 1

Solution to Exercise 7.352 (p. 503) Solution to Exercise 7.354 (p. 503)
y = 2x + 13
11 5

Solution to Exercise 7.356 (p. 503)

y = 2x + 5

Solution to Exercise 7.358 (p. 503)

y = 2x 5 3

Solution to Exercise 7.360 (p. 503)

y = 7 (zero slope)

Solution to Exercise 7.362 (p. 503)

x = 1 (no slope) y = 2x + 2

Solution to Exercise 7.364 (p. 503)

Solution to Exercise 7.366 (p. 504)

y = 2x 2 3 y = 2 y=1

Solution to Exercise 7.368 (p. 505) Solution to Exercise 7.370 (p. 505) Solution to Exercise 7.372 (p. 506)

Solution to Exercise 7.374 (p. 506)

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Solution to Exercise 7.376 (p. 507)

Solution to Exercise 7.378 (p. 508)

Solution to Exercise 7.380 (p. 509)

x<3

Solution to Exercise 7.381 (p. 509)

14 < x 10

Solution to Exercise 7.382 (p. 509)

Solution to Exercise 7.383 (p. 509)

(0, 1) , (3, 3) , (3, 0) , (2, 3)

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Solution to Exercise 7.384 (p. 509)

straight line

Solution to Exercise 7.385 (p. 509)

general form

Solution to Exercise 7.386 (p. 509)

slope-intercept

Solution to Exercise 7.387 (p. 509)

It lies on the line. 2 units up

Solution to Exercise 7.388 (p. 510) Solution to Exercise 7.389 (p. 510) Solution to Exercise 7.390 (p. 510) Solution to Exercise 7.391 (p. 510)
slope rise no slope; vertical line at x

3 2

= 2

Solution to Exercise 7.392 (p. 510) Solution to Exercise 7.393 (p. 510)
y = 4x 3

= 2 , y -intercept is 0, 1 3 3

Solution to Exercise 7.394 (p. 510)

3 y = 2x + 8 3 4 3

Solution to Exercise 7.395 (p. 510)

y = 2x + 3 y = 7x

Solution to Exercise 7.396 (p. 510) Solution to Exercise 7.397 (p. 510)
1 y = 3x + 1 3

Solution to Exercise 7.398 (p. 510)

1 y = 3x 2

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Solution to Exercise 7.399 (p. 511)

Solution to Exercise 7.400 (p. 511)

4 (x + y) = 8

Solution to Exercise 7.401 (p. 511)

Solution to Exercise 7.402 (p. 511)

x = 2

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Solution to Exercise 7.403 (p. 512)

Solution to Exercise 7.404 (p. 512)

y = 1x + 3 3

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Chapter 8
Rational Expressions

8.1 Objectives1
After completing this chapter, you should

Rational Expressions (Section 8.2)

be able to recognize a rational expression be familar with the equality and negative properties of fractions

Reducing Rational Expressions (Section 8.3)

understand and be able to use the process of reducing rational expressions

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Section 8.4)

be able to multiply and divide rational expressions

Building Rational Expressions and the LCD (Section 8.5)

understand and be able to use the process of building rational expressions and know why it is often necessary to build them be able to nd the LCD of one or more expressions

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions (Section 8.6)

be familiar with the basic rule for adding and subtracting rational expressions be able to add and subtract fractions with the same and with dierent denominators

Rational Equations (Section 8.7)

be able to identify rational equations understand and be able to use the method of solving rational expressions be able to recognize extraneous solutions

Applications (Section 8.8)

be able to use the ve-step method to solve various applied problems

Complex Rational Expressions (Section 8.9)

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be able to distinguish between simple and complex fractions be able to simplify complex fractions using the combine-divide and the LCD-multiply-divide method

Dividing Polynomials (Section 8.10)

be able to divide a polynomial by a monomial understand the process and be able to divide a polynomial by a polynomial

8.2 Rational Expressions2

8.2.1 Overview

Rational Expressions Zero-Factor Property The Equality Property of Fractions The Negative Property of Fractions

8.2.2 Rational Expressions

In arithmetic it is noted that a fraction is a quotient of two whole numbers. The expression

are any two whole numbers and

b=

a b , where a and 0, is called a fraction. The top number, a, is called the numerator,

and the bottom number,

Simple Algebraic Fraction rational expression.

b,

is called the denominator.

We dene a simple algebraic fraction in a similar manner. Rather than restricting ourselves only to numbers, we use polynomials for the numerator and denominator. Another term for a simple algebraic fraction is a A rational expression is an expression of the form

P Q , where

and

are both

polynomials and

Rational Expression A rational expression is an algebraic expression that can be written as the quotient of two polynomials. Examples 14 are rational expressions: Example 8.1
x+9 x7 is a rational expression:

never represents the zero polynomial.

is

x+9

and

is

x 7.
and

Example 8.2

x3 +5x2 12x+1 is a rational expression: x4 10

P Q

is

x3 + 5x2 12x + 1

is

x4 10.

Example 8.3 Example 8.4

4x 5

3 8 is a rational expression:

is 3 and

is 8.

is a rational expression since

4x 5

can be written as

4x5 : 1

is

4x 5

and

is 1.

Example 8.5 5x2 8 5x2 8 is not a polynomial. 2x1 is not a rational expression since
In the rational expression

Domain of a Rational Expression

P Q,

is called the numerator and

is called the denominator.

Since division by zero is not dened, we must be careful to note the values for which the rational expression is valid. The collection of values for which the rational expression is dened is called the rational expression. (Recall our study of the domain of an equation in Section Section 4.8.)

domain

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Finding the Domain of a Rational Expression

To nd the domain of a rational expression we must ask, "What values, if any, of the variable will make the denominator zero?" To nd these values, we set the denominator equal to zero and solve. If any zeroproducing values are obtained, they are not included in the domain. All other real numbers are included in the domain (unless some have been excluded for particular situational reasons).

8.2.3 Zero-Factor Property

Sometimes to nd the domain of a rational expression, it is necessary to factor the denominator and use the

zero-factor property of real numbers. Zero-factor Property

If two real numbers

and

are multiplied together and the resulting product is 0, then at least one of the

factors must be zero, that is, either

The following examples illustrate the use of the zero-factor property. Example 8.6
What value will produce zero in the expression

a = 0, b = 0,

or both

a=0

and

b = 0.

4x?

By the zero-factor property, if

4x = 0,

then

x = 0.

Example 8.7
What value will produce zero in the expression

8 (x 6)?

By the zero-factor property,

if

8 (x 6) = 0,

then

x6 x
Thus,

= =

0 6

8 (x 6) = 0

when

x = 6. (x 3) (x + 5)?
By the zero-factor property, if

Example 8.8
What value(s) will produce zero in the expression

(x 3) (x + 5) = 0,

then

x3 x
Thus,

= =
or

0 3

or

x+5 x

= 5

(x 3) (x + 5) = 0

when

x=3

x = 5. x2 + 6x + 8?
We must factor

Example 8.9
What value(s) will produce zero in the expression it into the zero-factor property form.

x2 + 6x + 8

to put

x2 + 6x + 8 = (x + 2) (x + 4)
Now,

(x + 2) (x + 4) = 0

when

x+2

0 2 x = 4.

or

x+4

x =
Thus,

x = 4

x2 + 6x + 8 = 0

when

x = 2

or

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Example 8.10
What value(s) will produce zero in the expression put it into the zero-factor property form.

6x2 19x 7?

We must factor

6x2 19x 7

to

6x2 19x 7 = (3x + 1) (2x 7)

Now,

(3x + 1) (2x 7) = 0

when

3x + 1 3x x
Thus,

= =

0
1 3

or

2x 7 2x x

= = =

0 7
7 2

= 1

6x2 19x 7 = 0

when

x=

1 7 3 or 2 .

8.2.4 Sample Set A

Find the domain of the following expressions.

Example 8.11
5 x1 .
The domain is the collection of all real numbers except 1. division by zero results. One is not included, for if

x = 1

Example 8.12
3a 2a8 .
If we set

2a 8

equal to zero, we nd that

a = 4.

2a 8 2a a

= = =

0 8 4

Thus 4 must be excluded from the domain since it will produce division by zero. The domain is the collection of all real numbers except 4.

Example 8.13
5x1 (x+2)(x6) .
Setting

(x + 2) (x 6) = 0,

we nd that

x = 2

and

x = 6.

Both these values produce

division by zero and must be excluded from the domain. The domain is the collection of all real numbers except 2 and 6.

Example 8.14
9 x2 2x15 .
Setting

x2 2x 15 = 0,

we get

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(x + 3) (x 5) x
Thus,

= 3, 5

x = 3

and

x=5

produce division by zero and must be excluded from the domain. The

domain is the collection of all real numbers except 3 and 5.

Example 8.15
Setting 10.

2x2 +x7 x(x1)(x3)(x+10) .

x (x 1) (x 3) (x + 10) = 0,

we get

x = 0, 1, 3, 10.

These numbers must be ex-

cluded from the domain.

The domain is the collection of all real numbers except 0, 1, 3,

Example 8.16
8b+7 (2b+1)(3b2) .

(2b + 1) (3b 2) = 0, 1 2 numbers except and . 2 3

Setting

we get

1, 2

2 3.

The domain is the collection of all real

Example 8.17
4x5 x2 +1 .
No value of

is excluded since for any choice of

x,

the denominator is never zero.

The

domain is the collection of all real numbers.

Example 8.18
x9 6 .
No value of

is excluded since for any choice of

x,

the denominator is never zero.

The

domain is the collection of all real numbers.

8.2.5 Practice Set A

Find the domain of each of the following rational expressions.

Exercise 8.1 Exercise 8.2

5x x(x+4) 2 x7

(Solution on p. 638.) (Solution on p. 638.) (Solution on p. 638.) (Solution on p. 638.) (Solution on p. 638.) (Solution on p. 638.) (Solution on p. 638.)

Exercise 8.3
2x+1 (x+2)(1x) 5a+2 a2 +6a+8

Exercise 8.4 Exercise 8.5 Exercise 8.6 Exercise 8.7

k2 4 5 2m5 m2 +3 12y 3y 2 2y8

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8.2.6 The Equality Property of Fractions

From our experience with arithmetic we may recall the equality property of fractions. Let numbers such that

a, b, c, d

be real

Equality Property of Fractions

1. If 2. If

b=0

and

d = 0.

c = d , then ad = bc. c ad = bc, then a = d . b a b

Two fractions are equal when their cross-products are equal.

We see this property in the following examples: Example 8.19

2 3

Example 8.20
5y 2

8 = 12 ,

since

2 12 = 3 8. 5y 6y = 2 15y 2
9a 18a
and

15y 2 6y , since

30y 2 = 30y 2 .

Example 8.21
Since

9a 4 = 18a 2,

2 4.

8.2.7 The Negative Property of Fractions

A useful property of fractions is the

Negative Property of Fractions

negative property of fractions.

The negative sign of a fraction may be placed

1. in front of the fraction,

a b , a 3. in the denominator of the fraction, b .

2. in the numerator of the fraction, All three fractions will have the same value, that is,

a, b

a = b

a b

a b

The negative property of fractions is illustrated by the fractions

3 = 4

3 4

3 4 3 4 = 3 4 . Is this correct?

To see this, consider

By the equality property of fractions,

(3 4) = 12

and

3 4 = 12.

Thus,

3 4 =

3 4 .

Con-

vince yourself that the other two fractions are equal as well. This same property holds for rational expressions and negative signs. This property is often quite helpful in simplifying a rational expression (as we shall need to do in subsequent sections). If either the numerator or denominator of a fraction or a fraction itself is immediately preceded by a negative sign, it is usually most convenient to place the negative sign in the numerator for later operations.

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8.2.8 Sample Set B

Example 8.22
y 9
x x 4 is best written as 4 . y 9 . (x4) x+4 2x5 , which would then yield 2x5 .

Example 8.23
is best written as

Example 8.24
x4 2x5
could be written as

Example 8.25
5 10x . 5 (10+x) 5 10+x
Factor out

from the denominator.

A negative divided by a negative is a positive.

Example 8.26
3 7x . 3 7x 3 (7+x) 3 7+x 3 x7
Rewrite this. Factor out

from the denominator.

A negative divided by a negative is positive. Rewrite.

This expression seems less cumbersome than does the original (fewer minus signs).

8.2.9 Practice Set B

Fill in the missing term.

Exercise 8.8 Exercise 8.9 Exercise 8.10

8 5y = y5 a+2 a+3 = a3 5 y2 = y2

(Solution on p. 638.) (Solution on p. 638.) (Solution on p. 638.)

8.2.10 Exercises
For the following problems, nd the domain of each of the rational expressions.

Exercise 8.11 Exercise 8.12 Exercise 8.13

11x x+1 3 x8 6 x4

(Solution on p. 638.)

(Solution on p. 638.)

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Exercise 8.14 Exercise 8.15 Exercise 8.16 Exercise 8.17 Exercise 8.18
a+5 a(a5) 2b b(b+6) x+4 x2 36 x+7 x2 9 x1 x2 4 x+10 x+4

(Solution on p. 638.)

(Solution on p. 638.)

Exercise 8.19 Exercise 8.20

3b+1 b(b4)(b+5)

(Solution on p. 638.)

Exercise 8.21 Exercise 8.22

2x x2 (4x) 3x+4 x(x10)(x+1)

(Solution on p. 638.)

Exercise 8.23
6a a3 (a5)(7a) 5 a2 +6a+8 8

(Solution on p. 638.)

Exercise 8.24 Exercise 8.25 Exercise 8.26 Exercise 8.27 Exercise 8.28 Exercise 8.29
2x+7 y6 2y 2 3y2 y9 y 2 y20 x1 x2 9x+2 b2 4b+3

(Solution on p. 638.)

(Solution on p. 638.)

(Solution on p. 638.)

Exercise 8.30
x+4 x3 8x2 +12x
For the following problems, show that the fractions are equivalent.

6x3 +x2 2x

Exercise 8.31 Exercise 8.32 Exercise 8.33 Exercise 8.34 Exercise 8.35
9 2 3 and 2 7 and 3 5 and

(Solution on p. 638.)

3 5 2 7

1 and 1 4 4

(Solution on p. 638.)

2 3

(Solution on p. 638.)

10

and

9 10

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For the following problems, ll in the missing term.

Exercise 8.36 Exercise 8.37 Exercise 8.38 Exercise 8.39 Exercise 8.40 Exercise 8.41 Exercise 8.42 Exercise 8.43 Exercise 8.44 Exercise 8.45
y+10 y6 x7 x+2 a+1 a6 = a+6 x+5 x3 = x+3 x4 2x3 = 2x3 x2 6x1 = 6x1 2x+7 5x1 = 5x1 3x+4 2x1 = 2x1 2 x+7 = x+7 4 x1 = x1

(Solution on p. 638.)

(Solution on p. 638.)

(Solution on p. 638.)

(Solution on p. 639.)

= =

x2

(Solution on p. 639.)

y+6

8.2.11 Exercises For Review

Exercise 8.46 (Section 3.7) Write
15x3 y 4 5x2 y 7 2
so that only positive exponents appear.

Exercise 8.47 (Section 5.7) Solve the compound inequality 1 6x 5 < 13. Exercise 8.48 (Section 6.8) Factor 8x2 18x 5. Exercise 8.49 (Section 6.8) Factor x2 12x + 36. Exercise 8.50 (Section 7.2) Supply the missing word. The phrase "graphing
meaning "geometrically locate the to an equation."

(Solution on p. 639.)

(Solution on p. 639.)

an equation" is interpreted as

8.3 Reducing Rational Expressions

8.3.1 Overview

The Logic Behind The Process The Process

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8.3.2 The Logic Behind The Process

When working with rational expressions, it is often best to write them in the simplest possible form. For example, the rational expression

x2 4 x2 6x + 8
can be reduced to the simpler expression This fact allows us to deduce that, if

x+2 x4 for all

except

x = 2, 4.
a c b = d when ad = bc. (recall the commutative property of

From our discussion of equality of fractions in Section Section 8.2, we know that

a b , since akb = abk multiplication). But this fact means that if a factor (in this case, k ) is common to both the numerator and
denominator of a fraction, we may remove it without changing the value of the fraction.

k = 0, ak = bk

a a)k ak = = bk b b)k

8.3.2.1 Cancelling
The process of removing common factors is commonly called

cancelling.

Example 8.27
16 40

2 16 40 can be reduced to 5 . Process:

2222 2225 2 2

Remove the three factors of 1;

2 2

2. 2

)2)2)22 )2)2)25

2 5 2 5 , there is no factor common to the numerator and denominator.

Notice that in

Example 8.28
111 148

111 3 148 can be reduced to 4 . Process:

337 437 37 37 .

Remove the factor of 1;

3)37 4)37 3 4
Notice that in

3 4 , there is no factor common to the numerator and denominator.

Example 8.29
3 9

3 1 9 can be reduced to 3 . Process:

31 33 3 3

Remove the factor of 1; .

)31 )33

1 3

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Notice that in

1 3 there is no factor common to the numerator and denominator.

Example 8.30
Problems 1,

5 7 cannot be reduced since there are no factors common to the numerator and denominator.
2, and 3 shown above could all be reduced. The process in each reduction

included the following steps: 1. Both the numerator and denominator were factored. 2. Factors that were common to both the numerator and denominator were noted and removed by dividing them out. We know that we can divide both sides of an equation by the same nonzero number, but why should we be able to divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same nonzero number? The reason is that any nonzero number divided by itself is 1, and that if a number is multiplied by 1, it is left unchanged. Consider the fraction

6 6 24 . Multiply this fraction by 1. This is written 24

1.

But 1 can be rewritten as

6 24

1 6 1 6

1 6 6 24 1 6

1 6 1 6

1 4

1 1 4 , is the reduced form. Notice that in 4 there is no factor common to both the numerator and denominator. This reasoning provides justication for the following rule.
The answer,

Cancelling

Multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero number does not change the value of a fraction.

8.3.3 The Process

We can now state a process for reducing a rational expression.

Reducing a Rational Expression

1. Factor the numerator and denominator completely. 2. Divide the numerator and denominator by all factors they have in common, that is, remove all factors of 1.

Reduced to Lowest Terms

1. A rational expression is said to be have

no factors in common.

reduced to lowest terms when the numerator and denominator

8.3.4 Sample Set A

Reduce the following rational expressions.

Example 8.31
15x 20x . 15x 20x
Factor.

53x 522x

The factors that are common to both the numerator and denominator are 5 and

x.

Divide each by

5x.

)53)x )522)x

= 3, x = 0 4

It is helpful to draw a line through the divided-out factors.

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Example 8.32
x2 4 x2 6x+8 . (x+2)(x2) (x2)(x4) (x+2))(x2) )(x2)(x4)
Factor. The factor that is common to both the numerator and denominator is

x 2. Divide

each by x

2.

x+2 x4 ,

x = 2, 4

The expression

x2 x4 is the reduced form since there are no numerator and denominator. Although there is an x in both, it is a

factors

common factor, and therefore cannot be divided out.

CAUTION  This is a common error:

common term,

common to both the not a

x2 x4

)x2 )x4

2 4 is

incorrect!

Example 8.33
a+2b 6a+12b . Factor. )a+2b a+2b 6(a+2b) = 6)(a+2b)
Since

1 = 6 , a = 2b

a + 2b

is a common factor to both the numerator and denominator, we divide both by

a + 2b.

(a+2b) Since (a+2b)

= 1,

we get 1 in the numerator.

Sometimes we may reduce a rational expression by using the division rule of exponents.

Example 8.34
8x2 y 5 4xy 2 . 8x2 y 5 4xy 2
Factor and use the rule

an am

= anm .

= =

2xy , x = 0, y = 0

222 21 52 y 22 x 3

Example 8.35
10x3 a(x2 36) 2x3 10x2 12x . 10x3 a(x2 36) 2x3 10x2 12x
Factor.

= =

52x3 a(x+6)(x6) 2x(x2 5x6) 52x3 a(x+6)(x6) 2x(x6)(x+1)

2 = =
5)2x a(x+6))(x6) )2)x)(x6)(x+1) 2 5x a(x+6) , x = 1, 6 x1

)3

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Example 8.36
x2 x12 x2 +2x+8 . x2 x12 (x2 2x8) 2 x2 x12 x 2x8 )(x4)(x+3) )(x4)(x+2) x+3 x+2 = (x+3) x+2
Since it is most convenient to have the leading terms of a polynomial positive, factor out Rewrite this. Factor.

from the denominator.

x3 x+2 ,

x = 2, 4

Example 8.37
ab ba . ab (b+a)
The numerator and denominator have the same terms but they occur with opposite signs. Factor

from the denominator.

ab (ab)

)ab )ab

= 1, a = b

8.3.5 Practice Set A

Reduce each of the following fractions to lowest terms.

Exercise 8.51 Exercise 8.52

x2 9 30y 35y

(Solution on p. 639.) (Solution on p. 639.) (Solution on p. 639.) (Solution on p. 639.) (Solution on p. 639.) (Solution on p. 639.) (Solution on p. 639.)

Exercise 8.53 Exercise 8.54 Exercise 8.55 Exercise 8.56 Exercise 8.57
2xy y2x x2 5x+4 x2 +12x32 3a4 +75a2 2a3 16a2 +30a 18a3 b5 c7 3ab3 c5 x+2b 4x+8b

x2 +5x+6

8.3.6 Excercises
For the following problems, reduce each rational expression to lowest terms.

Exercise 8.58 Exercise 8.59 Exercise 8.60

9 3y21 8 4a16 6 3x12

(Solution on p. 639.)

(Solution on p. 639.)

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Exercise 8.61 Exercise 8.62 Exercise 8.63 Exercise 8.64 Exercise 8.65 3 Exercise 8.66 Exercise 8.67 4 4 Exercise 8.68
(x+3)(x2) (x+3)(x+5) 20a b 4ab2 16a2 b3 2ab2 4x 2x 2y 2 8y 6 6x18 7 7x14 10 5x5

(Solution on p. 639.)

(Solution on p. 639.)

(Solution on p. 639.)

(Solution on p. 639.)

Exercise 8.69
(y1)(y7) (y1)(y+6) (a+6)(a5) (a5)(a+2)

Exercise 8.70 Exercise 8.71

(m3)(m1) (m1)(m+4) (y2)(y3) (y3)(y2)

(Solution on p. 639.)

Exercise 8.72 Exercise 8.73

(x+7)(x+8) (x+8)(x+7)

(Solution on p. 639.)

Exercise 8.74 Exercise 8.75 4

3a (a1)(a+5) 2a3 (a1)(a+9) 12x2 (x+4) 4x

(Solution on p. 639.)

Exercise 8.76
6x2 y 5 (x1)(x+4) 2xy(x+4)

(Solution on p. 639.)

Exercise 8.77 4 6 7 Exercise 8.78 Exercise 8.79 7 Exercise 8.80

(x8)2 (x+6)4 (x8)(x+6) (y6) y6 (x+10)3 x+10

22a b c (a+2)(a7) 4c(a+2)(a5)

(Solution on p. 639.)

(Solution on p. 639.)

Exercise 8.81 5 7
(a+1) (a1) (a+1)3 (a1)4

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Exercise 8.82
(y2)6 (y1)4 (y2)3 (y1)2

(Solution on p. 639.)

Exercise 8.83 5 3
(x+10) (x6) (x6)(x+10)2 (a+6)2 (a7)6 (a+6)5 (a7)2

Exercise 8.84 Exercise 8.85 4 5

(m+7) (m8) (m+7)7 (m8)2 (a+2)(a1)3 (a+1)(a1)

(Solution on p. 639.)

Exercise 8.86 Exercise4 8.87

(b+6)(b2) (b1)(b2)

(Solution on p. 640.)

Exercise 8.88
8(x+2)3 (x5)6 2(x+2)(x5)2

(Solution on p. 640.)

Exercise 8.89 3 6
14(x4) (x10) 7(x4)2 (x10)2 x2 +x12 x2 4x+3

Exercise 8.90 Exercise 8.91 2 Exercise 8.92 Exercise 8.93 2 Exercise 8.94 Exercise 8.95 2 Exercise 8.96 Exercise 8.97 2 Exercise 8.98 Exercise 8.99 2 2
20x +28xy+9y 4x2 +4xy+y 2 16a2 9 4a2 a3 4b 1 2b2 +5b3 3b2 +10b+3 3b2 +7b+2 6b b 6b2 +11b2 x2 +9x+14 x2 +7x x +10x+24 x2 +6x x2 10x+21 x2 6x7 x +3x10 x2 +2x15

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

For the following problems, reduce each rational expression if possible. If not possible, state the answer in lowest terms.

Exercise 8.100 Exercise 8.101 Exercise 8.102

3a+6 3 a+7 a1 x+3 x+4

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

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Exercise 8.103 Exercise 8.104 Exercise 8.105 Exercise 8.106 Exercise 8.107 Exercise 8.108 Exercise 8.109 Exercise 8.110 Exercise 8.111 3 Exercise 8.112 Exercise 8.113 5 2 Exercise 8.114 Exercise 8.115 2 Exercise 8.116 Exercise 8.117 Exercise 8.118
x4 a a3 +a 2a3 +5a a 4b +3b b a6 a4 a3 a a a y 4 y y x x x a3 3a x2 2x 3x+10 10 4x7 7 8x16 4 6b6 3 5a5 5 4x+12 4

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

(Solution on p. 640.)

Exercise 8.119
a a2 a

x5 3x

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Exercise 8.120 (Section 3.7) Write
44 a8 b10 42 a6 b2 1
so that only positive exponents appear.

(Solution on p. 640.)

Exercise 8.121 (Section 6.6) Factor y 4 16. Exercise 8.122 (Section 6.8) Factor 10x2 17x + 3. Exercise 8.123 (Section 7.4) Supply the missing word.
be expressed in form.

(Solution on p. 640.)

An equation expressed in the form

ax + by = c

is said to

Exercise 8.124 (Section 8.2) Find the domain of the rational expression

(Solution on p. 640.)
x2 3x18 . 2

8.4 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

8.4.1 Overview

Multiplication Of Rational Expressions Division Of Rational Expressions

8.4.2 Multiplication Of Rational Expressions

Rational expressions are multiplied together in much the same way that arithmetic fractions are multiplied together. To multiply rational numbers, we do the following:

Denition 8.1: Method for Multiplying Rational Numbers

1. Reduce each fraction to lowest terms. 2. Multiply the numerators together. 3. Multiply the denominators together. Rational expressions are multiplied together using exactly the same three steps. Since rational expressions tend to be longer than arithmetic fractions, we can simplify the multiplication process by adding one more step.

Denition 8.2: Method for Multiplying Rational Expressions

1. Factor all numerators and denominators. 2. Reduce to lowest terms rst by dividing out all common factors. (It is perfectly legitimate to cancel the numerator of one fraction with the denominator of another.) 3. Multiply numerators together. 4. Multiply denominators. It is often convenient, but not necessary, to leave denominators in factored form.

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8.4.3 Sample Set A

Perform the following multiplications.

Example 8.38
3 1 31 3 = = 4 2 42 8

Example 8.39
4

)8 1 41 4 8 1 = = = 9 6 9 )6 93 27
3

Example 8.40
1

3x 7 )3 x 7 7x x7 = = = 5y 12y 5y )12y 5y 4y 20y 2

4

Example 8.41
x+4 x+7 x2 x+4 )x+4 x+7 x2 )x+4 x+7 x2
Divide out the common factor x

+ 4.

Multiply numerators and denominators together.

Example 8.42
x2 +x6 x2 2x3 Factor. x2 4x+3 x2 +4x12 . (x+3)(x2) (x3)(x+1) Divide out the common factors x (x3)(x1) (x+6)(x2) (x+3))(x2) )(x3)(x+1) Multiply. )(x3)(x1) (x+6))(x2) (x+3)(x+1) x2 +4x+3 x2 +4x+3 or or (x1)(x+6) (x1)(x+6) x2 +5x6

2 and x 3.

Each of these three forms is an acceptable form of the same answer.

Example 8.43
2x+6 x2 4 8x16 x2 x12 . 2(x+3) (x+2)(x2) 8(x2) (x4)(x+3)
1

Factor. Divide out the common factors 2, x Multiply.

+ 3 and x 2.

)2)(x+3) )8)(x2)
4

(x+2))(x2) )(x+3)(x4) x+2 4x16

x+2 4(x4)

or

Both these forms are acceptable forms of the same answer.

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Example 8.44
3x2
x+7 x5 . 2 3x x+7 1 x5 2 3x (x+7) x5
Rewrite 3x as Multiply.

3x2 1 .

Example 8.45
(x 3)
)(x3) 1 4x9 x3 4x9 x2 6x+9 . 4x9 )(x3)(x3)

Example 8.46
x2 3x2 4x+20 x2 +8x+15 x2 +2x . (x2 +3x+2) 4x+20 x2 +8x+15 x2 +2x (x+1))(x+2) 4)(x+5) (x+3))(x+5) x)(x+2) 4(x+1) 4x1 or x(x+3) = x(x+3)
Factor 1 from the rst numerator. Factor. Multiply.

4x1 x2 +3x

8.4.4 Practice Set A

Perform each multiplication.

Exercise 8.125 Exercise 8.126 Exercise 8.127 Exercise 8.128

x2 x12 x2 +7x+6 y1 y 2 +1 a3 b2 c2 5 3

(Solution on p. 640.) (Solution on p. 640.) (Solution on p. 640.) (Solution on p. 640.) (Solution on p. 641.)

6 7

c5 a5

y+1 y 2 1

Exercise 8.129
x2 +6x+8 x2 6x+8

x2 4x5 x2 9x+20

x2 2x8 x2 +2x8

8.4.5 Division Of Rational Expressions

To divide one rational expression by another, we rst invert the divisor then multiply the two expressions. Symbolically, if we let

P, Q, R,

and

represent polynomials, we can write

P Q

R S

P Q

S R

P S QR

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8.4.6 Sample Set B

Perform the following divisions.

Example 8.47
6x2 5a
3

2x 10a3 .
2

Invert the divisor and multiply.

)6x)2 )5)a

)10a )2)x

2 )3

3x2a2 1

= 6a2 x

Example 8.48
2 x2 +3x10 x 2+9x+20 2x2 x +3x4 x2 +3x10 x2 +3x4 x2 +9x+20 2x2 )(x+5)(x2) )(x+4))(x1) 2)(x1) )(x+5))(x+4) x2 2

Invert and multiply. Factor.

Example 8.49
(4x + 7)
12x+21 x2 . 12x+21 4x+7 x2 1 4x+7 x2 12x+21 1 )4x+7 x2 = x2 1 3 3()4x+7)
Write 4x

+ 7 as 4x+7 . 1

Invert and multiply. Factor.

8.4.7 Practice Set B

Perform each division.

Exercise 8.130 Exercise 8.131 Exercise 8.132

6a2 +17a+12 3a+2 x2 4 x2 +x6 8m2 n 3a5 b2

(Solution on p. 641.) (Solution on p. 641.) (Solution on p. 641.)

2m 15a7 b2

x2 +x2 x2 +4x+3

(2a + 3)

8.4.8 Excercises
For the following problems, perform the multiplications and divisions.

Exercise 8.133 Exercise 8.134 4 Exercise 8.135 Exercise 8.136

2x 5y a b 9x 4y 3 4a3 5b

(Solution on p. 641.)

3b 2a

10y x2

(Solution on p. 641.)

b a

5y 2x

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Exercise 8.137 Exercise 8.138 4 Exercise 8.139 Exercise 8.140 6 Exercise 8.141 Exercise 8.142 7 4 4 2 Exercise 8.143 Exercise 8.144 3 4 Exercise 8.145 Exercise 8.146 4 3 4 Exercise 8.147 Exercise 8.148 Exercise 8.149 Exercise 4 8.150 5 Exercise 8.151 Exercise 8.152 3 Exercise 8.153 Exercise 8.154 3 Exercise 8.155 Exercise 8.156 Exercise 8.157 Exercise 8.158
y+2 2y1 2x+5 x+8 x+10 x4 x+8 x+1 24p q 9mn3 12a2 b3 5xy 4 14mn 25n6 39x2 y 2 55p2 42x 16y 4 21a4 5b2 10 b2 9 a 25m n 14r 3 s3 10p2 q 7a3 b2 22m n 11m6 n 10x2 y 3 7y 5 27a b 39b 16x6 y 3 15x2 34a 21 18x6 7 39m 16 12a3 7

(Solution on p. 641.)

28 15a

4 13m2

(Solution on p. 641.)

1 4x2

42 17a5

(Solution on p. 641.)

25x 4y

13a b 16a5 49y 15x6

(Solution on p. 641.)

33mn 4mn3

(Solution on p. 641.)

21a5 b3 2p

21rs 10mn

(Solution on p. 641.)

3 a2

4 b3

(Solution on p. 641.)

14a 15b3 21x 8y 3

(Solution on p. 641.)

13x3 y 15p6

32m 20m2 n3

(Solution on p. 641.)

6a2 15x2

10pq 21n2

(Solution on p. 641.)

x+2 x+8

x4 x1 x+8 x2

(Solution on p. 641.)

2y1 y2

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Exercise 8.159 Exercise 8.160 Exercise 8.161 Exercise 8.162 Exercise 8.163
x3 y4
6m+2 m1 a+2b a1 x x4 x5 x1

(Solution on p. 641.)

x5 4

2x 5x+1

(Solution on p. 641.)

4a+8b 3a3

4m4 m1

(Solution on p. 641.)

Exercise 8.164 2 Exercise 8.165

2a5
3x y2

4ab x

(Solution on p. 641.)

Exercise 8.166
16x2 y 3

6a2 4b

Exercise 8.167
21m4 n2 (x + 8) (x 2) (a 6) (b + 1) b2 + 2
3 3 4 3

10xy 3

(Solution on p. 641.)

Exercise 8.168 Exercise 8.169 Exercise 8.170 2 Exercise 8.171 Exercise 8.172

(b7)3 b+1 b3 (b2 +2)2 (a+2) a6 x1 x2 x+2 x+8

3mn2 7n

(Solution on p. 641.)

(Solution on p. 641.)

Exercise 8.173
x 7
4

(Solution on p. 642.)

x2 1 (x3 7)2

Exercise 8.174
(x 5) (y 2)
3

Exercise 8.175 Exercise 8.176 2

(y + 6)
4 y2 y1 (y+6) y6

x5 x2

(Solution on p. 642.)

Exercise 8.177
(a 2b)
x +3x+2 x2 4x+3

(Solution on p. 642.)

Exercise 8.178 2 2

6x42 x2 2x3 3a+3b a2 4a5

(a2b)2 a+b

Exercise 8.179

x 2x3 2x+2

(Solution on p. 642.)

Exercise 8.180

x2 1 x7

9a+9b a2 3a10

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Exercise 8.181
a2 4a12 a2 9 b 5b+6 b2 b2

(Solution on p. 642.)

Exercise 8.182 2 2

m2 4m+3 m2 +5m6 r +7r+10 r 2 2r8

a2 5a6 a2 +6a+9

Exercise 8.183

b 2b3 b2 9b+20

(Solution on p. 642.)

Exercise 8.184 2 2 Exercise 8.185

2a2 +7a+3 3a2 5a2 6x +x2 2x2 +7x4 x3 yx2 y 2 x2 yy 2

m2 +4m12 m2 5m+6 r +6r+5 r 2 3r4

(Solution on p. 642.)

Exercise 8.186 2 2

x2 y xxy

a2 5a+6 a2 +2a3 x +2x12 3x2 4x4

Exercise 8.187 Exercise 8.188 3 2 2 Exercise 8.189

x+3 x4 4a b4a b 15a10

(Solution on p. 642.)

3a2 4ab2b2

(Solution on p. 642.)

Exercise 8.190 Exercise 8.191

2ab a+b a+3b a5b x7 x+8 x+1 x7

x4 x+1

x2 x+3

x+8 x2

(Solution on p. 642.)

Exercise 8.192 2 2 Exercise 8.193 Exercise 8.194 3 Exercise 8.195 Exercise 8.196 3 Exercise 8.197 Exercise 8.198 2 2 Exercise 8.199 Exercise 8.200 2 2
a 2a+15 6a12 b2 5b+14 3b6 5x10 x2 4x+3 x x2 x2 3x4 3a3 2a+2 4a 3b 8x2 y 3 5x 6x 5y 2 3a2 4b 3a(a+1) a5

a5b 2ab

6(a5) 5a+5

15a+30 4a20

(Solution on p. 642.)

8b3 15a 20y 2x

(Solution on p. 642.)

4 15xy

2a 6b2

(Solution on p. 642.)

a2 3a+2 a2 5a6

x +2x+3 4x8

(Solution on p. 642.)

x2 +4x+1 x2 +x2

Exercise 8.201

a 2a8 2a10

(Solution on p. 642.)

Exercise 8.202
3a+6 4a24

b2 9b14 b+8

6a 3a+15

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Exercise 8.203 Exercise 8.204 Exercise 8.205

3x2 6x9 2x2 6x4 2b2 b2 +b6 4x+12 x7

(Solution on p. 642.)

7x 2x+2

b+2 b+5

(Solution on p. 642.)

Exercise 8.206 2 2 Exercise 8.207 Exercise 8.208 2 Exercise 8.209

3x2 21x+18 x2 +5x+6 x 3x+2 x2 4x+3 x2 +4x+3 x2 +5x+4 2b 2b+4 8b2 28b16

3x2 5x2 6x2 7x3 b 2b+1 2b2 5b3

(Solution on p. 642.)

(x + 3) (x 3)
(Solution on p. 642.)

(x + 2)

8.4.9 Exercises For Review

Exercise 8.210 (Section 3.3) If a < 0, then |a| = . Exercise 8.211 (Section 4.4) Classify the polynomial 4xy + 2y
(Solution on p. 642.)
as a monomial, binomial, or trinomial. State its

degree and write the numerical coecient of each term.

Exercise 8.212 (Section 4.5) Find the product: y 2 (2y 1) (2y + 1). Exercise 8.213 (Section 5.5) Translate the sentence four less than
number into an equation.

(Solution on p. 642.)
twice some number is two more than the

Exercise 8.214 (Section 8.3) Reduce the fraction

x2 4x+4 x2 4 .

8.5 Building Rational Expressions and the LCD 5

8.5.1 Overview

The Process The Reason For Building Rational Expressions The Least Common Denominator (LCD)

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8.5.2 The Process

Recall, from Section Section 8.2, the equality property of fractions.

Equality Property Of Fractions

If

a c b = d , then ad = bc. Using the fact that 1

= b , b = 0, b

and that 1 is the multiplicative identity, it follows that if

P Q is a rational

expression, then

P Q

b Pb b=0 b = Qb , This equation asserts that a rational expression can be transformed into an equivalent rational expression

by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero number.

Process of Building Rational Expressions This process is known as the process of building rational expressions
reducing rational expressions. The process is shown in these examples:

and it is exactly the opposite of

Example 8.50
3 4

12 3 4 can be built to 16 since

1=

3 4

4 4

34 44

12 16

Example 8.51
4 5

4 8 5 can be built to 10 since

1=

4 5

2 2

4 2 52

8 10

Example 8.52
3 7

3xy 3 7 can be built to 7xy since

1=

3 7

xy xy

3xy 7xy

Example 8.53
4a 3b

4a2 (a+1) 4a 3b can be built to 3ab(a+1) since

1=

4a 3b

a(a+1) a(a+1)

4a2 (a+1) 3ab(a+1) P Q and wish to build it into a rational expression with denominator

Suppose we're given a rational expression

Qb2 ,
P Q

that is,

? Qb2
To

Since we changed the denominator, we must certainly change the numerator in the same way. determine how to change the numerator we need to know how the denominator was changed. must have been multiplied by some quantity. Observation of

Since one

rational expression is built into another equivalent expression by multiplication by 1, the rst denominator

P Q

? Qb2

tells us that

was multiplied by

b2 .

Hence, we must multiply the numerator

by

b2 .

Thus,

P Q

P b2 Qb2 Quite often a simple comparison of the original denominator with the new denominator will tell us the

factor being used. However, there will be times when the factor is unclear by simple observation. We need a method for nding the factor. Observe the following examples; then try to speculate on the method.

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Example 8.54
3 4

? 20 .

The original denominator 4 was multiplied by 5 to yield 20. yield 5 using 4 and 20?

What arithmetic process will

Example 8.55
9 10

? 10y .

The original denominator 10 was multiplied by

to yield

10y .

Example 8.56
6xy 2a3 b

? 16a5 b3 .

The original denominator

2a3 b

was multiplied by

8a2 b2

to yield

16a5 b3 .

Example 8.57
5ax (a+1)2

? . 4(a+1)2 (a2)

The original denominator

(a + 1)

was multiplied by

4 (a 2)

to yield

4(a + 1) (a 2).

To determine the quantity that the original denominator was multiplied by to yield the new denominator, we ask, "What did I multiply the original denominator by to get the new denominator?" We nd this factor by dividing the original denominator into the new denominator. It is precisely this quantity that we multiply the numerator by to build the rational expression.

8.5.3 Sample Set A

Determine

N in each of the following problems. Example 8.58

The original denominator is 3 and the new

8 3

N 15 .

denominato is 15. Divide the original denominator into the new denominator and multiply the numerator 8 by this result.

15 3 = 5
Then, 8

5 = 40. So,

8 3

40 15 and N

= 40.
40 15 .

Check by reducing

Example 8.59
The original denominator is 5b

y and the new

2x 5b2 y

N 20b5 y 4 .

denominator is 20b

5 4

. Divide the original

denominator into the new denominator and multiply the numerator 2x by this result.

20b5 y 4 5b2 y
So, 2x

= 4b3 y 3 4b3 y 3 = 8b3 xy 3 . Thus,

2x 5b2 y

8b3 xy 3 20b5 y 4 and N

= 8b3 xy 3 .

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Example 8.60
6a a+2

N (a+2)(a7) .

The new denominator divided by the original denominator is

(a+2)(a7) a+2
Multiply

=a7

6a by a 7.

6a (a 7) = 6a2 + 42a
6a a+2

6a2 +42a (a+2)(a7) and N

= 6a2 + 42a.

Example 8.61
3(a1) a4

N a2 16 .

The new denominator divided by the original denominator is

a2 16 a4

(a+4))(a4) )a4

=a+4
Multiply

3 (a 1)

by a

+ 4.

3 (a 1) (a + 4)
3(a1) a4 3a2 9a+12 and N a2 16

3 a2 + 3a 4

= 3a2 9a + 12 = = 3a2 9a + 12

Example 8.62
7x
7x 1

= =

N x2 y 3 .

Write 7x as

7x 1 .

Now we can see clearly that the original denominator

N x2 y 3

1 was multiplied by x numerator 7x by x

2 3

y . We need to multiply the

2 3

y .

7x 7x

= =

7x x2 y 3 x2 y 3 7x3 y 3 x2 y 3 and N

= 7x3 y 3 .

Example 8.63
5x x+3

5x2 20x . N

The same process works in this case. Divide the original numerator 5x into the new numerator 5x

20x.

5x 20x 5x

)5x(x4) )5x

=x4
Multiply the denominator by x

4.

(x + 3) (x 4)
5x x+3

5x2 20 (x+3)(x4) and N

= 5x2 20.

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Example 8.64
4x 3x

N x3 .

The two denominators have nearly the same terms; each has the opposite sign. Factor

1 from the original denominator.

3 x = 1 (3 + x) = (x 3)
4x 3x

4x (x3)

4x x3 and N

= 4x.

It is important to note that we multiply it by

factored 1

from the original denominator.

We

did not

1.

Had we multiplied only the denominator by

we would have had to multiply

the numerator by

also.

8.5.4 Practice Set A

Determine

N. Exercise 8.215 Exercise 8.216 Exercise 8.217 Exercise 8.218 Exercise 8.219
4a =
N 6a3 (a1) a+7 a5 2y y1 9a 5b 3 8

(Solution on p. 642.) (Solution on p. 642.) (Solution on p. 642.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.)

N 48

N 35b2 x3 N

= =

y 2 1

N a2 3a10

Exercise 8.220
2x =
6ab b+3

Exercise 8.221
= = = =
N

N 8x3 y 3 z 5

Exercise 8.222
3m m+5 2r 2 r3

b2 +6b+9

Exercise 8.223 Exercise 8.224

8ab2 a4 N 4a

3m2 18m N 2r 3 +8r 2 N

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8.5.5 The Reason For Building Rational Expressions

Building Rational Expressions
Normally, when we write a rational expression, we write it in reduced form. The reason for building rational expressions is to make addition and subtraction of rational expressions convenient (simpler). To add or subtract two or more rational expressions they

must have the same denominator. least common

Building rational expressions allows us to transform fractions into fractions with the same denomina-

denominator (LCD) of the given fractions.

tors (which we can then add or subtract). The most convenient new denominator is the

8.5.6 The Least Common Denominator (LCD)

In arithmetic, the

least common denominator

is the smallest (least) quantity that each of the given

denominators will divide into without a remainder. For algebraic expressions, the LCD is the polynomial of

least degree divisible by each denominator. Example 8.65

3 1 5 4 , 6 , 12 .

Some examples are shown below.

The LCD is 12 since 12 is the smallest number that 4, 6, and 12 will divide into without a remainder.

Example 8.66
1 5 5 7 3 , 6 , 8 , 12 .
The LCD is 24 since 24 is the smallest number that 3, 6, 8, and 12 will divide into without a remainder.

Example 8.67
2 3 x , x2 .
The LCD is remainder.

x2

since

x2

is the smallest quantity that

and

x2

will divide into without a

Example 8.68
3a 5a 6a2 b , 8ab3 .
The LCD is

24a2 b3

since

24a2 b3

is the smallest quantity that

6a2 b

and

8ab3

will divide into

without a remainder.

Example 8.69
2y y6 , 4y 2 , (y6)3 y y1 .
The LCD is and

(y 6) (y 1)

since

(y 6) (y 1)

is the smallest quantity that

y 6, (y 6)

y1

will divide into without a remainder.

We'll now propose and demonstrate a method for obtaining the LCD.

Method for Obtaining the LCD

numerical quantities.

1. Factor each denominator. 2. Write down each

Use exponents for repeated factors.

It is usually not necessary to factor

dierent factor that appears.

If a factor appears more than once, use only the factor

with the highest exponent. 3. The LCD is the product of the factors written in step 2.

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8.5.7 Sample Set B

Find the LCD.

Example 8.70
3 2 1 x , x3 , 4y

1. The denominators are already factored. 2. Note that

appears as

and

appears, so we must also use 3. The LCD is

x3 . 4y .

Use only the

with the higher exponent,

x3 .

The term

4y

4x3 y .

Example 8.71
2x 5 , , 5x (x1)2 (x1)(x4) x2 3x+2

1. Only the third denominator needs to be factored.

x2 3x + 2 = (x 2) (x 1)
Now the three denominators are 2.

3.

(x 1) , (x 1) (x 4), and (x 2) (x 1) . 2 Note that x 1 appears as (x 1) , x 1, and x 1. Use only the x 1 with 2 exponent, (x 1) . Also appearing are x 4 and x 2. 2 The LCD is (x 1) (x 4) (x 2) .

the highest

Example 8.72
1 3 1 6a4 , 4a3 b , 3a3 (b+5)

1. The denominators are already factored. 2. We can see that the LCD of the numbers 6, 4, and 3 is 12. We also need 3. The LCD is

a4 , b,

and

b + 5.

12a4 b (b + 5) .

Example 8.73
9 4 x , 8y

1. The denominators are already factored. 2.

x, 8y. 8xy .

3. The LCD is

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8.5.8 Practice Set B

Find the LCD.

Exercise 8.225 Exercise 8.226 Exercise 8.227

3 4 6 x2 , x5 , xy 6 x+1 x7 x4 , (x4)2 , x+1 12m2 2 5m m6 , (m+1)2 (m2) , (m2)3 (m6) 1 2 3x x2 1 , x2 2x3 , x2 6x+9 3 10y1 8 , y2 4y+4 , 3y3 6y2

(Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.)

Exercise 8.228 Exercise 8.229

4y 2 8y

8.5.9 Sample Set C

Change the given rational expressions into rational expressions having the same denominator.

Example 8.74
3 4 x2 , x .
The LCD, by inspection, is x . Rewrite each expression with x as the new denominator. Determine the numerators. In

x2

, x2

3 x2 , the denominator was not

changed so we need not change the numerator. In the second fraction, the original denominator was x.

3 x2 , x2

We can see that x must be multiplied by x to build it to x . So we must also multiply the numerator 4 by x. Thus, 4

x = 4x.

3 4x x2 , x2

Example 8.75
4b 2b b1 , b+3 .
By inspection, the LCD is

(b 1) (b + 3) . (b 1) (b + 3) . + 3.

Rewrite each fraction with new denominator

(b1)(b+3) , (b1)(b+3)

The denominator of the rst rational expression has been multiplied by b

+ 3,

so the numerator 4b must be multiplied by b

4b (b + 3) = 4b + 12b
4b2 +12b (b1)(b+3) , (b1)(b+3)
The denominator of the second rational expression has been multiplied by b

1, so the numerator 2b must be multiplied by b 1.

2b (b 1) = 2b2 + 2b
4b2 +12b 2b2 +2b (b1)(b+3) , (b1)(b+3)

Example 8.76

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2 6x , 2x . x2 8x+15 x2 7x+12

We rst nd the LCD. Factor. The LCD is (x 3) (x 5) (x 4) . Rewrite each of these fractions with new denominator (x 3) (x 5) (x 4) . By comparing the denominator of the rst fraction with the LCD we see that we must multiply the numerator 6x by x 4.
6x (x 4) = 6x2 24x

2x2 6x , (x3)(x5) (x3)(x4)

(x3)(x5)(x4)

(x3)(x5)(x4)

6x2 24x , (x3)(x5)(x4) (x3)(x5)(x4)

By comparing the denominator of the second fraction with the LCD, we see that we must multiply the numerator 2x2 by x 5.
2x2 (x 5) = 2x3 + 10x2

6x2 24x 2x3 +10x2 , (x3)(x5)(x4) (x3)(x5)(x4)

These examples have been done step-by-step and include explanations. This makes the process seem fairly long. In practice, however, the process is much quicker.

Example 8.77
6ab a+b a2 5a+4 , a2 8a+16 6ab a+b (a1)(a4) , (a4)2 6ab(a4) (a+b)(a1) , (a1)(a4)2 (a1)(a4)2 2

LCD

= (a 1) (a 4) .

Example 8.78
x+1 2x x4 x3 +3x2 , x3 4x , x2 4x+4 2x x4 x+1 2 LCD = x (x + 3) (x + x2 (x+3) , x(x+2)(x2) , (x2)2 2 2 (x+1)(x+2)(x2)2 , 2x (x+3)(x2) , x (x+3)(x+2)(x4) x2 (x+3)(x+2)(x2)2 x2 (x+3)(x+2)(x2)2 x2 (x+3)(x+2)(x2)2 2

2) (x 2) .

8.5.10 Practice Set C

Change the given rational expressions into rational expressions with the same denominators.

Exercise 8.230 Exercise 8.231 Exercise 8.232 Exercise 8.233

8 3 4b b2 b , b2 1 1 , x2 +x2 x 2x x+6 , x1 4 7 x3 , x5

(Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.) (Solution on p. 643.)

Exercise 8.234
10x x2 +8x+16

x2 x6

, x25x 16

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Exercise 8.235

(Solution on p. 643.)

6b 2a 2ab2 a3 6a2 , a4 2a3 , a2 4a+4

8.5.11 Exercises
For the following problems, replace

with the proper quantity.

Exercise 8.236 Exercise 8.237 Exercise 8.238 Exercise 8.239 Exercise 8.240 Exercise 8.241 Exercise 8.242 Exercise 8.243 3 Exercise 8.244 Exercise 8.245 Exercise 8.246 Exercise 8.247
2 a2 8x2 y 5a3 10z 7a3 b 4a 5x2 y b 6a x2 4y 2 a 3z 6a 5 7 m 2 x 4 a 3 x

(Solution on p. 643.)

= =

N x3

N a2

(Solution on p. 643.)

= = = =

N xy

N ms

(Solution on p. 643.)

N 10b

N 12z

(Solution on p. 643.)

= =

N 20y 4

N 18a5

(Solution on p. 643.)

= = =

N 15x3 y 3

N 21a4 b5

(Solution on p. 643.)

N 25a3 x2

= = = = =

N a2 (a1) N

Exercise 8.248
5 x3 x3 (x2) N b3 b

(Solution on p. 644.)

Exercise 8.249 Exercise 8.250 Exercise 8.251 3 Exercise 8.252 Exercise 8.253
2m m1 4x 3b 6b 5a N 10a2 30a N 4x a N a4 4a2 2a b2

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 644.)

3b5 15b

= =

N (m1)(m+2)

Exercise 8.254
3s s+12

(Solution on p. 644.)

N (s+12)(s7)

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Exercise 8.255
a+1 a3 a+2 a2 b+7 b6

= = =

N (a3)(a4)

Exercise 8.256 Exercise 8.257

N (b6)(b+6)

(Solution on p. 644.)

N (a2)(a4)

Exercise 8.258
5m 2m+1 4 a+6 9 b2 3b b3

(Solution on p. 644.)

N (2m+1)(m2)

Exercise 8.259
= = = = = = = = = =

Exercise 8.260 Exercise 8.261 Exercise 8.262 Exercise 8.263 Exercise 8.264 Exercise 8.265 Exercise 8.266 Exercise 8.267 Exercise 8.268 Exercise 8.269 Exercise 8.270 Exercise 8.271
a+2 2a1 1 3b1 4 2a+1 z4 z+4 N z 2 16 a+5 a5 N a2 25 y3 y+3 N y 2 9 x+2 x2 N x2 4 4y y+1 N y 2 +9y+8 6m m+6 2x x7 N x2 4x21 N m2 +10m+24 N b2 11b+24 N b2 6b+8

N a2 +5a6

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 644.)

= = = = = =

N 2a2 5a3

(Solution on p. 644.)

N 3b2 +11b4 N 2a2 +9a5

Exercise 8.272 Exercise 8.273 Exercise 8.274

x1 4x5 3 x+2 4 y+6 b+2 3b1 N 6b2 +7b3 3 4x+3 N

(Solution on p. 644.)

4x2 13x12

(Solution on p. 644.)

Exercise 8.275
= =

N 12x2 11x5

Exercise 8.276
4y+8 N

3x21 N

(Solution on p. 644.)

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Exercise 8.277 Exercise 8.278 Exercise 8.279 2 Exercise 8.280 Exercise 8.281 Exercise 8.282 Exercise 8.283 Exercise 8.284
k+6 10k m+1 3m 7a 5a 3x 2x x4 x+9 y+1 y8 8a a+3 6 a1

= = =

6a18 N

(Solution on p. 644.)

8a2 40a N

y 2y3 N

(Solution on p. 644.)

= = =

x2 +x20 N N x2

(Solution on p. 644.)

N a5

N m3

(Solution on p. 644.)

N k10

For the following problems, convert the given rational expressions to rational expressions having the same denominators.

Exercise 8.285 Exercise 8.286 Exercise 8.287 Exercise 8.288 Exercise 8.289 Exercise 8.290 Exercise 8.291 Exercise 8.292 Exercise 8.293 Exercise 8.294 Exercise 8.295 Exercise 8.296 Exercise 8.297 Exercise 8.298
x+1 x+4 x2 x6 , x2 +x2 4 1 x2 +2x , x2 4 10a 2 a6 , a2 6a 6 5b b1 , 4b 3 b2 b2 , b+5 4 a a2 , a+4 10 1 y+2 , y+8 1 4 x7 , x1 2 4 x+5 , x5 2 4 a+3 , a+1 1 9 x2 , 4x 8 3 z , 4z 3 5 4 b2 , b3 2 3 a , a4

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 644.)

(Solution on p. 645.)

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Exercise 8.299
b+6 4 b2 +5b6 , b2 1

Exercise 8.300 Exercise 8.301 Exercise 8.302

x+7 x2 2x3 a+3 2 a2 +a , a2 1 x2

4 x5 x2 9x+20 , x2 3x10

(Solution on p. 645.)

b1 b+2 b2 +6b+8 , b2 +8b+12

(Solution on p. 645.)

Exercise 8.303 Exercise 8.304

x2 +7x+6

x+3 , x2 6x7

(Solution on p. 645.)

Exercise 8.305 Exercise 8.306 Exercise 8.307 Exercise 8.308 Exercise 8.309 Exercise 8.310
2m 7 m8 , 8m k 3k 5k , k5 5 6 2x , x2 4 5 a6 , 6a 2 3 x5 , 5x

2x , x2 +4x12

x2 x.1 2x2 +5x3 , 5x2 +16x+3

(Solution on p. 645.)

(Solution on p. 645.)

(Solution on p. 645.)

8.5.12 Excercises For Review

Exercise 8.311 (Section 6.4) Factor m2 x3 + mx2 + mx. Exercise 8.312 (Section 6.7) Factor y 2 10y + 21. Exercise 8.313 (Section 7.7) Write the equation of the line
Express the equation in slope-intercept form.

(Solution on p. 645.)

that passes through the points

(1, 1)

and

(4, 2).

Exercise 8.314 2 y6 (Section 8.3) Reduce y y3 . Exercise 8.315 (Section 8.4) Find the quotient:

(Solution on p. 645.)

x2 6x+9 x2 x6

x2 +2x15 x2 +2x .

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8.6.1 Overview

Basic Rule Fractions with the Same Denominator Fractions with Dierent Denominators

8.6.2 Basic Rule

We are now in a position to study the process of adding and subtracting rational expressions. There is a most basic rule to which we must strictly adhere if we wish to conveniently add or subtract rational expressions. To add or subtract rational expressions conveniently, they should have the same denominators. Thus, to add or subtract two or more rational expressions conveniently, we must ensure that they all have the same denominator. The denominator that is most convenient is the LCD.

8.6.3 Fractions With The Same Denominator

The Rule for Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
To add (or subtract) two or more rational expressions with the same denominators, add (or subtract) the numerators and place the result over the LCD. Reduce if necessary. Symbolically,

a+b a b + = c c c a b ab = c c c
the numerators.

Note that we combine

only

8.6.4 Sample Set A

Add or subtract the following rational expressions.

Example 8.79
1 6 1 6 1 6

+ + +

3 6 3 6 3 6

The denominators are the same. Add the numerators.

= =

1+3 6 2 3

4 6

Reduce.

Example 8.80
5 x 5 x

+ +

8 x 8 x

The denominators are the same. Add the numerators.

5+8 x

13 x

Example 8.81
2ab 5b y2 w y2 w 2ab 5b 2ab5b y2 w y2 w = y2 w
The denominators are the same. Subtract the numerators.

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Example 8.82
3x2 +x+2 x7 3x2 +x+2 x7

+ +

x2 4x+1 x7 x2 4x+1 x7

The denominators are the same. Add the numerators.

= =

3x2 +x+2+x2 4x+1 x7 4x2 3x+3 x7

Example 8.83
5y+3 2y5 5y+3 2y5

2y+4 2y5 2y+4 2y5

The denominators are the same. Subtract the numerators. But be caref ul to subtract the entire numerator. Use parentheses!

= = =

N ote :
The term

5y+3 2y5

5y+3(2y+4) 2y5 5y+32y4 2y5 3y1 2y5 2y+4

2y 5
Observe this part

2y+4 2y5 could be written as + (2y+4) = 2y4 2y5 2y5

A common mistake is to write

This is

2y + 4 2y + 4 as 2y 5 2y 5

not correct, as the negative sign is not being applied to the entire numerator. Example 8.84
3x2 +4x+5 (x+6)(x2)

2x2 +x+6 x2 +4x12

x2 4x6 x2 +4x12

Factor the denominators to determine if they're the same.

3x2 +4x+5 (x+6)(x2)

2x2 +x+6 (x+6)(x2)

x2 4x6 (x+6)(x2)

The denominators are the same. Combine the numerators being careful to note the negative sign.

3x2 +4x+5+2x2 +x+6(x2 4x+6) (x+6)(x2)

3x2 +4x+5+2x2 +x+6x2 +4x+6 (x+6)(x2)

4x2 +9x+17 (x+6)(x2)

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8.6.5 Practice Set A

Add or Subtract the following rational expressions.

Exercise 8.316 Exercise 8.317 Exercise 8.318 Exercise 8.319 Exercise 8.320 Exercise 8.321
x(x+1) x(2x+3) 4x+3 4x2 x+4 3x+10 x+y xy 5x 2y 2 3 b 4 9

(Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 645.)

+ +

2 9

2 b

3x 2y 2

2x+3y xy

x2 +2x+5 3x+10

3x2 x+7 2x2 +3x 8x4 (x+2)(x3) 2a2 +3a+4 2a2 12a 2x2 +3x x2 6x+8 a2 +2 2a2 12a

Exercise 8.322
x2 x6

Exercise 8.323
5a2 +a4 2a(a6)

+ +

Exercise 8.324
8x2 +x1 x2 6x+8

(Solution on p. 645.)
5x2 +3x4 (x4)(x2)

8.6.6 Fractions with Dierent Denominators 8.6.7 Sample Set B

Add or Subtract the following rational expressions.

Example 8.85
4a 3y

2a 9y 2 .

The denominators are not the same. Find the LCD. By inspection, the LCD is 9y The denominator of the rst rational expression has been multiplied by 3y,

9y 2

2a 9y 2

so the numerator must be multiplied by 3y.

4a 3y = 12ay
12ay 2a 9y 2 + 9y 2 12ay+2a 9y 2
The denominators are now the same. Add the numerators.

Example 8.86

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3b b+2

5b . b3

The denominators are not the same. The LCD is (b + 2) (b 3) .

(b+2)(b3)

+ + +

The denominator of the rst rational expression has been multiplied by b 3,

(b+2)(b3)

so the numerator must be multiplied by b 3. 3b (b 3) so the numerator must be multiplied by b + 2. 5b (b + 2) The denominators are now the same. Add the numerators.
= =
3b2 9b+5b2 +10b (b3)(b+2) 8b2 +b (b3)(b2)

3b(b3) (b+2)(b3)

The denominator of the second rational expression has been multiplied by b +

(b+2)(b3) 5b(b+2) (b+2)(b3)

3b(b3) (b+2)(b3)

3b(b3)+5b(b+2) (b3)(b+2)

Example 8.87

x+3 x1 x+3 x1

+ +

x2 . 4x+4 x2 4(x+1)

The denominators are not the same. Find the LCD. The LCD is (x + 1) (x 1)
4(x+1)(x1)

4(x+1)(x1)

+ + +

The denominator of the rst rational expression has been mult the numerator must be multiplied by 4 (x + 1) . 4 (x + 3) (x + so the numerator must be multiplied by x 1. (x 1) (x 2) The denominators are now the same. Add the numerators.

4(x+3)(x+1) 4(x+1)(x1)

The denominator of the second rational expression has been m

4(x+1)(x1) (x1)(x2) 4(x+1)(x1)

4(x+3)(x+1) 4(x+1)(x1)

4(x+3)(x+1)+(x1)(x2) 4(x+1)(x1) 4(x2 +4x+3)+x2 3x+2 4(x+1)(x1) 4x2 +16x+12+x2 3x+2 4(x+1)(x1)

5x2 +13x+14 4(x+1)(x1)

Example 8.88

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x+5 + x23x1 x2 7x+12 2x3 x+5 3x1 + (x3)(x+1) (x4)(x3) (x4)(x3)(x+1) (x4)(x3)(x+1) (x+5)(x+1) (3x1)(x4) + (x4)(x3)(x+1) (x4)(x3)(x+1) (x+5)(x+1)+(3x1)(x4) (x4)(x3)(x+1) x2 +6x+5+3x2 13x+4 (x4)(x3)(x+1) 4x2 7x+9 (x4)(x3)(x+1)

Determine the LCD. The LCD is (x 4) (x 3) (x + 1) . The denominators are now the same. Add the numerators.

The rst numerator must be multiplied by x + 1 and the second by x

Example 8.89
a4 a+4 a2 5a24 a2 +5a+6 a+4 a4 (a+3)(a8) (a+3)(a+2) (a+3)(a+2)(a8) (a+3)(a+2)(a8) (a+4)(a8) (a4)(a+2) (a+3)(a+2)(a8) (a+3)(a+2)(a8) (a+4)(a8)(a4)(a+2) (a+3)(a+2)(a8) a2 4a32(a2 2a8) (a+3)(a+2)(a8) a2 4a32a2 +2a+8 (a+3)(a+2)(a8) 2a24 (a+3)(a+2)(a8) 2(a+12) (a+3)(a+2)(a8)

Determine the LCD. The LCD is (a + 3) (a + 2) (a 8) . The rst numerator must be multiplied by a 8 and the second by a + The denominators are now the same. Subtract the numerators.

Factor 2 from the numerator.

Example 8.90
3x 7x 3x 7x 3x 7x

+ = +

5x x7 . 3x (x7) 5x x7

The denominators are nearly the same. They dier only in sign. Our technique is to factor

1 from one of them.

= = = =

3x x7 3x 5x x7 + x7 3x+5x x7 2x x7

Factor

1 from the rst term.

8.6.8 Practice Set B

Add or Subtract the following rational expressions.

Exercise 8.325 Exercise 8.326

5b b+1 3x 4a2

(Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 645.)

+ +

5x 12a3 3b b2

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Exercise 8.327 Exercise 8.328 Exercise 8.329 Exercise 8.330

a7 a2 3a+2 6 b2 +6b+9 x x+4 2y3 y 4x+1 x+3 a7 a+2

(Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 645.) (Solution on p. 646.) (Solution on p. 646.) (Solution on p. 646.) (Solution on p. 646.)

a2 a+3

x+5 x3

3y+1 y+4

a+2

Exercise 8.331 Exercise 8.332

+
x2 3x3 7x x4 5x 4x

a2 6a+8

2 b2 +4b+4

Exercise 8.333

8.6.9 Sample Set C

Combine the following rational expressions.

Example 8.91
3+
7 x1 . 7 3 1 + x1 3(x1) 7 x1 + x1
Rewrite the expression. The LCD is x

1.

3x3 x1

7 x1

= =

3x3+7 x1 3x+4 x1

Example 8.92
3y + 4
y 2 y+3 y6 . 3y+4 y 2 y+3 y6 1 2 (3y+4)(y6) y+3 y y6 y6
Rewrite the expression. The LCD is y

6.

= = =

(3y+4)(y6)(y 2 y+3) y6 3y 2 14y24y 2 +y3 y6 2y 2 13y27 y6

8.6.10 Practice Set C

Exercise 8.334
Simplify

(Solution on p. 646.) (Solution on p. 646.)

a2 +2a1 a+3 .

8+

Exercise 8.335
Simplify

3 x6 .

2a 5

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8.6.11 Exercises
For the following problems, add or subtract the rational expressions.

Exercise 8.336 Exercise 8.337 Exercise 8.338 Exercise 8.339 Exercise 8.340 Exercise 8.341 Exercise 8.342 Exercise 8.343 Exercise 8.344 Exercise 8.345 Exercise 8.346 Exercise 8.347 Exercise 8.348 Exercise 8.349 Exercise 8.350 Exercise 8.351 Exercise 8.352 Exercise 8.353 Exercise 8.354 Exercise 8.355 Exercise 8.356
3y+4 y+8 2b+3 b+1 b+7 b6 a+2 a5 b+1 b3 a6 a+2 x+1 5x 5a+1 a+7 a+6 a1 y1 y+4 y+4 y6 8p 11q 15n 2m 9a 7b 6y 5x 2 7y 3 4x 3 4 7 10 1 9 3 8

(Solution on p. 646.)

+ +

1 8 4 9

(Solution on p. 646.)

2 5

5 12

(Solution on p. 646.)

+ + + +

5 4x

3 7y

8y 5x

(Solution on p. 646.)

3a 7b

(Solution on p. 646.)

+ + +

6n 2m

3p 11q

y+8 y6 y+7 y+4

(Solution on p. 646.)

(Solution on p. 646.)

3a+5 a1

2a6 a+7

(Solution on p. 646.)

+ + +

x+3 5x

a2 a+2

(Solution on p. 646.)

b+2 b3

a+3 a5

(Solution on p. 646.)

b1 b6

b4 b+1

2y5 y+8

(Solution on p. 646.)

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Exercise 8.357 Exercise 8.358 Exercise 8.359 Exercise 8.360 Exercise 8.361 Exercise 8.362 Exercise 8.363 Exercise 8.364 Exercise 8.365 Exercise 8.366 Exercise 8.367 Exercise 8.368 Exercise 8.369 Exercise 8.370 Exercise 8.371
x1 (x+2)(x3) y+2 (y+1)(y+6) y+1 y1 a+3 a3 x+2 x5 x1 x3 6y y+4 2a a+1 4 x6 3 x+1 2 5a2 5 6y 3 2 3x 7 2x2 8x1 x+2 2a7 a9

3a+5 a9

(Solution on p. 646.)

15x+7 x+2

+ +

1 6x3

(Solution on p. 646.)

4 6x2

+ + + + +

2 18y 5

(Solution on p. 646.)

1 10a3

5 x2

(Solution on p. 646.)

1 x1

3a a+4

2y y+3

(Solution on p. 646.)

x+4 x4

(Solution on p. 646.)

x1 x+2

a+2 a2

y+4 y4

(Solution on p. 646.)

+ +

x+4 x3

Exercise 8.372
y2 y+6

(Solution on p. 647.)

Exercise 8.373
2a+1 (a+3)(a3) 3a+5 (a+4)(a1) 2x x2 3x+2 4a a2 2a3

a+2 a+3

Exercise 8.374
3 x2

(Solution on p. 647.)

2a1 a1

Exercise 8.375
+ +

Exercise 8.376 Exercise 8.377 2 Exercise 8.378

x1 x2 +6x+8 3y y 2 7y+12 3 a+1

(Solution on p. 647.)

y y3

(Solution on p. 647.)

x+3

x2 +2x8

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Exercise 8.379
a4 a2 +2a3

+ +

Exercise 8.380 Exercise 8.381

y1 y 2 +4y12 x+3 b3 b2 +9b+20

a+2 a2 +3a4

(Solution on p. 647.)

b+4 b2 +b12 y+3 y 2 +6y16

Exercise 8.382
x2 +9x+14 x1 x2 4x+3 4x x5 x2 4

(Solution on p. 647.)

Exercise 8.383
+ +

Exercise 8.384
3 x2 +6x+8 y+2 y 2 1

x+3 x2 5x+6

2x x2 3x+2

(Solution on p. 647.)

Exercise 8.385
+

x2 +x6

x1 x2 +x12

Exercise 8.386 Exercise 8.387 Exercise 8.388

a+1 y2 y 2 +6y a2 a2 9a+18

y3 y 2 3y4

y+3 y 2 5y+4

(Solution on p. 647.)

a2 a2 4a12

a2 a2 a6

y+4 y 2 +5y6 a+6 a2 a

(Solution on p. 647.)

Exercise 8.389 Exercise 8.390 Exercise 8.391

x+2 12x3 2x 3 2x5 4x4 4 3b2 12b

a3 +3a2

2 6b2 6b

2 8x3 +24x2

(Solution on p. 647.)

Exercise 8.392 Exercise 8.393

4+ 8+ 1+ 3+
x2 9 x+1 4x2 12x 3 x+2 2 x+6

x+1 4x2 +8x12

x+3 16x2 32x+16

(Solution on p. 647.)
x4 8x3

Exercise 8.394 Exercise 8.395 Exercise 8.396 Exercise 8.397

2 + 1 + 6
5 x6 4x x+5 3a a1 4 x7

(Solution on p. 647.)

(Solution on p. 647.)

Exercise 8.398 Exercise 8.399 Exercise 8.400

2x +
4y y+2

(Solution on p. 647.)

(Solution on p. 647.)

Exercise2 8.401
3y +
4y +2y5 y+3

x2 4 x+1

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Exercise 8.402
x+2+ b+6+
3x1 x4

(Solution on p. 647.)

Exercise 8.403 Exercise 8.404

8 9
(Solution on p. 647.)
2b+5 b2

x2 +4 x1

(Solution on p. 647.)

Exercise 8.405 Exercise 8.406 Exercise 8.407 2 Exercise 8.408 Exercise 8.409 Exercise 8.410 Exercise 8.411 Exercise 8.412 Exercise 8.413
m1 1m 2y+4 45y a+7 83a 5m 6m 2x 1x 4a3 +2a2 +a1 a2 +11a+28 5y 2y+1 y 2 +y6 2y 2 +11y1 y+4 4y+5 y+1

3y

(Solution on p. 647.)

+ 3a

+ +

6x x1

(Solution on p. 647.)

3m m6

2a+1 3a8

(Solution on p. 647.)

9 5y4

2 m1

8.6.12 Exercises For Review

Exercise 8.414 (Solution 6 2 (Section 2.7) Simplify x3 y 2 z 5 x2 yz . Exercise 8.415 (Section 3.7) Write 6a3 b4 c2 a1 b5 c3 so that only positive exponents appear. Exercise 8.416 (Solution (Section 7.6) Construct the graph of y = 2x + 4.
on p. 647.)

on p. 647.)

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Exercise 8.417 2 x2 +5x+6 (Section 8.4) Find the product: x2 3x4 x2 2x8 . x +6x+5 Exercise 8.418 x+3 (Section 8.5) Replace N with the proper quantity: x5 =

(Solution on p. 648.)
N x2 7x+10 .

8.7 Rational Equations

8.7.1 Overview

Rational Equations The Logic Behind The Process The Process Extraneous Solutions

8.7.2 Rational Equations

8.7.2.1 Rational Equations
When one rational expression is set equal to another rational expression, a

rational equation results.

Some examples of rational equations are the following (except for number 5):

Example 8.93
15 3x = 4 2

Example 8.94
x+1 x7 = x2 x3

Example 8.95
5a = 10 2

Example 8.96
3 x3 6 + = x x+1 5x

Example 8.97

x6 x+1 is a rational

expression, not a rational equation.

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8.7.3 The Logic Behind The Process

It seems most reasonable that an equation without any fractions would be easier to solve than an equation with fractions. Our goal, then, is to convert any rational equation to an equation that contains no fractions. This is easily done. To develop this method, let's consider the rational equation

17 1 x + = 6 4 12
The LCD is 12. We know that we can multiply both sides of an equation by the same nonzero quantity, so we'll multiply both sides by the LCD, 12.

12

1 x + 6 4

= 12

17 12

Now distribute 12 to each term on the left side using the distributive property.

12
Now divide to eliminate all denominators.

x 17 1 + 12 = 12 6 4 12

2 1+3 x 2 + 3x
5 as the solution.

= =

17 17

Now there are no more fractions, and we can solve this equation using our previous techniques to obtain

8.7.4 The Process

We have cleared the equation of fractions by multiplying both sides by the LCD. This development generates the following rule.

Clearing an Equation of Fractions

To clear an equation of fractions, multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD. When multiplying both sides of the equation by the LCD, we use the distributive property to distribute the LCD to each term. This means we can simplify the above rule.

Clearing an Equation of Fractions

1.

To clear an equation of fractions, multiply

every

term on both sides of the equation by the LCD.

The complete method for solving a rational equation is Determine all the values that must be excluded from consideration by nding the values that will produce zero in the denominator (and thus, division by zero). These excluded values are not in the domain of the equation and are called nondomain values. 2. Clear the equation of fractions by multiplying every term by the LCD. 3. Solve this nonfractional equation for the variable. Check to see if any of these potential solutions are excluded values. 4. Check the solution by substitution.

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8.7.5 Extraneous Solutions

Extraneous Solutions
Potential solutions that have been excluded because they make an expression undened (or produce a false statement for an equation) are called

extraneous solutions.

Extraneous solutions are discarded. If there

are no other potential solutions, the equation has no solution.

8.7.6 Sample Set A

Solve the following rational equations.

Example 8.98
3x 4

= =

15 2 .

Since the denominators are constants, there are no excluded values. No values must be excluded. The LCD is 4. Multiply each term by 4.

4 )4

3x 4 3x )4

4
2

15 2 15 )2

= )4 = = =

3x 3x x Check :

2 15 30 10
3x 4 3(10) 4 30 4 15 2
10 is not an excluded value. Check it as a solution.

= = = =

15 2 15 2 15 2 15 2

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

10 is the solution.

Example 8.99

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4 x1

2 . x+6 2 x+6

1 and 6 are nondomain values. E

The LCD is (x 1) (x + 6) . Multi

2 )x+6

(x 1) (x + 6) )x 1 (x + 6)

4 x1 4 )x1

= (x 1) (x + 6) = (x 1) )x + 6

4 (x + 6) = 2 (x 1) 4x + 24 = 2x 2 2x = 26 x = 13 Check :
4 x1 4 131 4 14 2 7

Solve this nonfractional equation.

13 is not an excluded value. Check = = = =

2 x+6 2 13+6 2 7 2 7

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

13 is the solution.
Example 8.100

4a a4

= 2+

16 . a4 16 a4 16 )a4

4 is a nondomain value. Exclude it from considera The LCD is a 4. Multiply every term by a 4.

(a 4) )a 4

4a a4 4a )a4

= 2 (a 4) + (a 4) = 2 (a 4) + )a 4

4a = 2 (a 4) + 16 4a = 2a 8 + 16 4a = 2a + 8 2a = 8 a = 4

Solve this nonfractional equation.

This value, a = 4, has been excluded from consideration. It is not to be considered as a solution. It is extran As there are no other potential solutions to consider, we conclude that this equation has no solution.

8.7.7 Practice Set A

Solve the following rational equations.

Exercise 8.419
2x 5

(Solution on p. 648.)

x14 6

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Exercise 8.420 Exercise 8.421

3 y3 3a a1

(Solution on p. 648.) (Solution on p. 648.)

3a+8 a+3

+2=

y y3

8.7.8 Sample Set B

Solve the following rational equations.

Example 8.101
3 x

4x x1

4x2 +x+5 x2 x .

Factor all denominators to nd any excluded values and the LCD. Nondomain values are 0 and 1.

3 x

4x x1

4x2 +x+5 x(x1)

Exclude them from consideration. The LCD is x (x term by x (x

1) . Multiply each
and simplify.

1)

)x (x 1)

3 )x

+ x )x 1 = = = = =

4x )x1

= )x (x 1)

4x2 +x+5 )x(x1)

3 (x 1) + 4x x 3x 3 + 4x
2

4x2 + x + 5 4x + x + 5 x+5 8 4
4x 3 x + x1 3 44 4 + 41 3 16 4 + 3 9 64 12 + 12 73 12 2

Solve this nonfractional equation to obtain the potential solutions.

3x 3 2x x

4 is not an excluded value. Check it as a solution.

Check :

= = = = =

4x2 +x+5 x2 x 4 42 +4+5 164 64+4+5 12 73 12 73 12

Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

4 is the solution. The zero-factor property can be used to solve certain types of rational equations. We studied the zero-factor property in Section 7.1, and you may remember that it states that if real numbers and that

and

are

a b = 0,

then either or both

a=0

or

b = 0.The

zero-factor property is

useful in solving the following rational equation.

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Example 8.102
Zero is an excluded value.

3 a2

2 a

1. 1 a2 a2 a + 2a 3 (a + 3) (a 1) 3, Check :
If a

The LCD is a Multiply each term by a and simplify.

)a2

3 )a2

)a2

2 )a

3 2a = 0 0 = =
2

Solve this nonfractional quadratic equation. Set it equal to zero.

a =

a=1

Check these as solutions.

= 3 :

3 (3)2

3 9

2 3

Is this correct?

+ +

2 3

= = =

1 1 1

Is this correct?

1 3
Is this correct?

2 3

1
Yes, this is correct.

a
checks and is a solution. If a

= 3 = 1

=1:

3 (1)2

2 1

Is this correct?

3 1
Is this correct?

2 1

= = =

1 1 1

1
Yes, this is correct.

a
checks and is a solution.

3 and 1 are the solutions.

8.7.9 Practice Set B

Exercise 8.422
Solve the equation

(Solution on p. 648.)
a+3 a2 1 x1

Exercise 8.423
Solve the equation

a+1 a1 .

(Solution on p. 648.)
1 x+1

2x x2 1

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8.7.10 Section 7.6 Exercises

For the following problems, solve the rational equations.

Exercise 8.424 Exercise 8.425 Exercise 8.426 Exercise 8.427 Exercise 8.428 Exercise 8.429 Exercise 8.430 Exercise 8.431 Exercise 8.432 Exercise 8.433 Exercise 8.434 Exercise 8.435 Exercise 8.436 Exercise 8.437 Exercise 8.438 Exercise 8.439 Exercise 8.440 Exercise 8.441 Exercise 8.442 Exercise 8.443
6 x3 4 x+2 2k+7 3k 3m+1 2m x+2 x6 y1 y+2 b+11 3 a6 2 m+3 2 b+1 2 y+11 4 a+6 9 x7 8 y3 6 a+3 6 x+1 4 x 28 8 y 54 y 32 x

(Solution on p. 648.)

= = = =

16 3

27 4

(Solution on p. 648.)

2 3

3 7

(Solution on p. 648.)

= = = =

x3 2

a1 4 y+1 4

(Solution on p. 648.)

x+5 6

(Solution on p. 648.)

a1 6

=0

y+8 10

(Solution on p. 648.)

+6= +1=

b4 3

m4 5

(Solution on p. 648.)

+ 4 = 1 +8=6 = =
y+3 y2

(Solution on p. 648.)

x1 x+2 4 3

(Solution on p. 648.)

= =

5 4

(Solution on p. 648.)

=1 =1

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Exercise 8.444 Exercise 8.445 Exercise 8.446 Exercise 8.447 Exercise 8.448
x x+3 3y y1 4a a+2 3a+4 2a7 2b+1 3b5 k+17 5 a 3

(Solution on p. 648.)

10+a 4

=6 = 2k
(Solution on p. 648.)

k 2

1 4

7 9

(Solution on p. 648.)

Exercise 8.449 2 Exercise 8.450

3a a1 2y y6

x x2

= =

10 x2 +x6

5y 15y+20 y 2 7y+6

(Solution on p. 649.)

Exercise 8.451 Exercise 8.452 Exercise 8.453 Exercise 8.454 Exercise 8.455 Exercise 8.456
2 b(b+2) x x1 4x x+2 2 a5 4 a2 +2a 2 y+2 3 x+4 2x5 x6 3a7 a3

a2 8a4 a2 +a2

= =

4a10 a3 x+1 x6

(Solution on p. 649.)

+ +

5 x+4

= =

3 x1

(Solution on p. 649.)

8 y+2

9 y+3

= =

3 a2 +a2

(Solution on p. 649.)

3 b2 +6b+8

Exercise 8.4572
+

Exercise 8.458

1 x

3x x4

4x 8x+1 x2 5x+4

(Solution on p. 649.)

Exercise 8.459 Exercise 8.460 Exercise 8.461

2 x2 6 y2 1 x+4 2 x+1 4a2 a2 6a+5

x x+1

3x2 +4x+4 x2 +3x+2

3 a1

(Solution on p. 649.)

4x+19

x2 +5x+4

+ + +

=1
(Solution on p. 649.)

Exercise 8.462 Exercise 8.463 Exercise 8.464 Exercise 8.465 Exercise 8.466
16 b2 12 b 12 y 12 y2 20 x2 1 x 12 a2 4 a 5 y

=1 =1
(Solution on p. 649.)

=1 = 3
(Solution on p. 649.)

=4

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Exercise 8.467 Exercise 8.468 Exercise 8.469 Exercise 8.470 Exercise 8.471 Exercise 8.472 Exercise 8.473 Exercise 8.474 Exercise 8.475 Exercise 8.476 Exercise 8.477 Exercise 8.478
6 a+1 4 m 1 x 2 x 4 a2 2 x2 2 a2 2 x2 36 y2 25 a2 16 y2 1 x2

=1
(Solution on p. 649.)

=1 =1
(Solution on p. 649.)

=1 + + + = =
3 x

=2
(Solution on p. 649.)

5 a

=3 = 6
(Solution on p. 649.)

7 x

9 a

=9 +1
(Solution on p. 649.)

3 x+2 2 x+4

3 2

5 m3

=7
(Solution on p. 649.)

2 a2

=5

For the following problems, solve each literal equation for the designated letter.

Exercise 8.479
V =

Exercise 8.480
P V = nrt for n.

GM m for D. D

(Solution on p. 649.)

Exercise 8.481
E = mc2 for m. P = 2 (1 + w)

Exercise 8.482
for w.

(Solution on p. 649.)

Exercise 8.483
A = 1 h (b + B) 2 A = P (1 + rt) z= F =
1 R xx s for x.
for B.

Exercise 8.484
for r.

(Solution on p. 649.)

Exercise 8.485 Exercise 8.486 Exercise 8.487

=
1 E Sx 2 2 Sy 2 for Sy .

(Solution on p. 649.)

Exercise 8.488

1 F for F.

(Solution on p. 649.)
for s2 .

1 K = 2 h (s1 + s2 )

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Exercise 8.489
Q=

Exercise 8.490 Exercise 8.491

I=
E R+r for R.

2mn s+t for s.

(Solution on p. 649.)
for h

1 V = 6 3a2 + h2

8.7.11 Exercises For Review

Exercise 8.492 2 (Section 3.7) Write 4x3 y 4 so that only positive exponents appear. Exercise 8.493 (Section 6.6) Factor x4 16. Exercise 8.494 (Section 7.5) Supply the missing word. An slope of a line is a measure
line.

(Solution on p. 649.)

(Solution on p. 649.)
of the of the

Exercise 8.495 x2 3x+2 (Section 8.3) Find the product. x2 x12 Exercise 8.496 2x 1 (Section 8.6) Find the sum. x+1 + x3 .

x2 +6x+9 x2 +x2

x2 6x+8 x2 +x6 .

(Solution on p. 649.)

8.8 Applications 8
8.8.1 Overview

The Five-Step Method

8.8.2 The Five-Step Method

We are now in a position to study some applications of rational equations. Some of these problems will have practical applications while others are intended as logic developers. We will apply the ve-step method for solving word problems.

Five-Step Method

1. Represent all unknown quantities in terms of 3. Solve this equation.

or some other letter.

2. Translate the verbal phrases to mathematical symbols and form an equation. 4. Check the solution by substituting the result into the original statement of the problem. 5. Write the conclusion. Remember, step 1 is very important: always

Introduce a variable.
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8.8.3 Sample Set A

Example 8.103
When the same number is added to the numerator and denominator of the fraction

7 is . What is the number that is added? 9

Step 1: Let x Step 2: Step 3:

3 5 , the result

the number being added.

3+x 5+x 3+x 5+x

= =

7 9. 7 9.

An excluded value is The LCD is 9 (5

5. + x) .

+ x) .

Multiply each term by 9 (5

9 (5 + x)

3+x 5+x

= = = = = =

9 (5 + x) 7 (5 + x) 35 + 7x 8 4
7 9.

7 9

9 (3 + x) 27 + 9x 2x x
Step 4: Step 5:

Check this potential solution. Yes, this is correct.

3+4 5+4
The number added is 4.

8.8.4 Practice Set A

The same number is added to the numerator and denominator of the fraction the number that is added?

4 2 9 . The result is 3 . What is

Exercise 8.497
Step 1: Let Step 2:

(Solution on p. 649.)

Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5: The number added is

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8.8.5 Sample Set B

Example 8.104
Two thirds of a number added to the reciprocal of the number yields Step 1: Step 2: Let

25 6 . What is the number?

= the number.

Recall that the reciprocal of a number

is the number

1 x.

2 3

x+

1 x

25 6 2 3

Step 3:

x+

6x

2 3x

+ 6x

1 x 1 x

= = = = =

25 6

The LCD is6x.Multiply each term by6x.

6x 25x 0 0 6

25 6
Solve this nonfractional quadratic equation to obtain the potential solutions. (Use the zero-factor property.)

4x2 + 6 4x 25x + 6 (4x 1) (x 6) x=

Step 4: Step 5:

1 4,

Check these potential solutions.

Substituting into the original equation, it can be that both solutions check. There are two solutions:

1 4 and 6.

8.8.6 Practice Set B

Seven halves of a number added to the reciprocal of the number yields

Exercise 8.498
Step 1: Let Step 2:

23 6 . What is the number?

(Solution on p. 650.)

Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5: The number is

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Example 8.105
Person A, working alone, can pour a concrete walkway in 6 hours. Person B, working alone, can pour the same walkway in 4 hours. How long will it take both people to pour the concrete walkway working together? Step 1: Let

= the number of hours to pour the concrete walkway working together (since this

is what we're looking for).

1 6 of the job in 1 hour. 1 of the job in 1 hour. If person B can complete the job in 4 hours, B can complete 4 1 If A and B, working together, can complete the job in x hours, they can complete x of the job in 1 hour. Putting these three facts into equation form, we have
Step 2: If person A can complete the job in 6 hours, A can complete

1 6

1 4

1 x 1 6

Step 3:

1 4 1 4

= =

1 x.

An excluded value is 0. The LCD is 12x. Multiply each term by 12x.

12x

1 6

+ 12x

12x 12 12
12 5
or

1 x
Solve this nonfractional equation to obtain the potential solutions.

2x + 3x = 5x = x =
Step 4:

x = 22 5
1 x
1 12

Check this potential solution.

+1 4 +1 4 1 +4 2 3 12 + 12 5 12
1 6 1 6 1 6

= = = = =

5 . 5 12 5 12 5 12

Is this correct? The LCD is 12. Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct?

Step 5:

2 Working together, A and B can pour the concrete walkway in 2 hours. 5

8.8.8 Practice Set C

Person A, working alone, can pour a concrete walkway in 9 hours. Person B, working alone, can pour the same walkway in 6 hours. How long will it take both people to pour the concrete walkway working together?

Exercise 8.499
Step 1: Step 2:

(Solution on p. 650.)

Step 3:

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Step 4:

Step 5: Working together, A and B

8.8.9 Sample Set D

Example 8.106
An inlet pipe can ll a water tank in 12 hours. An outlet pipe can drain the tank in 20 hours. If both pipes are open, how long will it take to ll the tank? Step 1: Let

= the number of hours required to ll the tank.

1 12 of the tank in 1 hour. 1 If the outlet pipe can drain the tank in 20 hours, it can drain 20 of the tank in 1 hour. 1 If both pipes are open, it takes x hours to ll the tank. So of the tank will be lled in 1 hour. x
Step 2: If the inlet pipe can ll the tank in 12 hours, it can ll Since water is being added (inlet pipe) and subtracted (outlet pipe) we get

1 12

1 20

1 x 1 12

Step 3:

1 20 1 20

= = = = = = = = =

1 x.

An excluded value is 0. The LCD is 60x. Multiply each term by 60x.

60x

1 12

60x

60x 60 60 30
1 x 1 30 . 1 30 1 30

1 x
Solve this nonfractional equation to obtain the potential solutions.

5x 3x 2x x
Step 4:

Check this potential solution.

1 12 1 12 5 60

1 20 1 20 3 60 1 30

The LCD is 60. Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Step 5:

With both pipes open, it will take 30 hours to ll the water tank.

8.8.10 Practice Set D

An inlet pipe can ll a water tank in 8 hours and an outlet pipe can drain the tank in 10 hours. If both pipes are open, how long will it take to ll the tank?

Exercise 8.500
Step 1: Step 2:

(Solution on p. 650.)

Step 3:

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Step 4:

Step 5:

8.8.11 Sample Set E

Example 8.107
It takes person A 3 hours longer than person B to complete a certain job. Working together, both can complete the job in 2 hours. How long does it take each person to complete the job working alone? Step 1: Let

= time required for B to complete the job working alone. Then,

(x + 3) =

time

required for A to complete the job working alone. Step 2: Step 3:

1 x 1 x

+ +

1 x+3 1 x+3 1 x+3

= = =

1 2. 1 2.
The two excluded values are 0 and The LCD is 2x (x

3.

+ 3) .

2x (x + 3)

1 x

+ 2x (x + 3)

2x (x + 3) x (x + 3) x2 + 3x x2 + 3x 0 0 3, 2

1 2

2 (x + 3) + 2x = 2x + 6 + 2x = 4x + 6 x2 x 6 (x 3) (x + 2)
If x

This is a quadratic equation that can be solved using the zero-factor property.

= = =

x =
Step 4: If x

Check these potential solutions.

= 2,

the equation checks, but does not even make physical sense.

3, the equation checks.

and

x=3
Step 5:

x+3=6

Person B can do the job in 3 hours and person A can do the job in 6 hours.

8.8.12 Practice Set E

It takes person A 4 hours less than person B to complete a certain task. Working together, both can complete the task in

Exercise 8.501
Step 1:

8 3 hours. How long does it take each person to complete the task working alone?

(Solution on p. 650.)

Step 2:

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Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5:

8.8.13 Sample Set F

Example 8.108
The width of a rectangle is is 16 cm. Step 1: Let

1 3 its length. Find the dimensions (length and width) if the perimeter

x 3 = width. Step 2: Make a sketch of the rectangle.

= length. Then,

The perimeter of a gure is the total length around the gure.

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x+

x 3

+x+ 2x + 2x +

Step 3:

3 2x + 3

x 3 2x 3 2x 3 2x 3

= = = = = = = = = = = 6,
x 3

16 16 16. 3 16 48 48 6 16 16 16 =
6 3
Check this potential solution. Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct. The LCD is 3.

6x + 2x 8x x
Step 4:

6+

6 3

+6+

6 3

6+2+6+2 16
Since x Step 5

=2

The length = 6 cm and the width = 2 cm.

8.8.14 Practice Set F

The width of a rectangle is

Exercise 8.502
Step 1:

1 12 its length. Find the dimensions (length and width) if the perimeter is 78 feet.

(Solution on p. 650.)

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5:

8.8.15 Exercises
For the following problems, solve using the ve-step method.

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Exercise 8.503
2 result is . What is the number? 3

(Solution on p. 650.)
3 7 , the

When the same number is added to both the numerator and denominator of the fraction

Exercise 8.504 Exercise 8.505 Exercise 8.506 Exercise 8.507 Exercise 8.508 Exercise 8.509 Exercise 8.510

When the same number is added to both the numerator and denominator of the fraction

3 result is . What is the number? 4

When the same number is added to both the numerator and denominator of the fraction

5 8 , the

(Solution on p. 650.)
3 8 , the

1 result is . What is the number? 6

When the same number is added to both the numerator and denominator of the fraction

2 result is . What is the number? 3

When the same number is subtracted from both the numerator and denominator of

7 9 , the

(Solution on p. 650.)
1 10 , the result

2 is . What is the number? 3

When the same number is subtracted from both the numerator and denominator of

5 6 . What is the number?

3 4 , the result is

(Solution on p. 650.)
13 6 . What is the number? 81 10 . What is the number?

One third of a number added to the reciprocal of number yields

Four fths of a number added to the reciprocal of number yields

Exercise 8.511 Exercise 8.512

(Solution on p. 650.)

One half of a number added to twice the reciprocal of the number yields 2. What is the number?

One fourth of a number added to four times the reciprocal of the number yields number?

10 3 . What is the

Exercise 8.513
does it take both pipes working together to ll the tank?

(Solution on p. 650.)

One inlet pipe can ll a tank in 8 hours. Another inlet pipe can ll the tank in 5 hours. How long

Exercise 8.514
One pipe can drain a pool in 12 hours. Another pipe can drain the pool in 15 hours. How long does it take both pipes working together to drain the pool?

Exercise 8.515
the faucet and drain are open, how long will it take to ll the sink?

(Solution on p. 650.)

A faucet can ll a bathroom sink in 1 minute. The drain can empty the sink in 2 minutes. If both

Exercise 8.516
A faucet can ll a bathtub in

61 2

minutes. The drain can empty the tub in

1 83

minutes. If both the

faucet and drain are open, how long will it take to ll the bathtub?

Exercise 8.517
pipes are open, can the tank be lled? Explain.

(Solution on p. 650.)

An inlet pipe can ll a tank in 5 hours. An outlet pipe can empty the tank in 4 hours. If both

Exercise 8.518
An inlet pipe can ll a tank in restrictions on

units of time. An outlet pipe can empty the tank in

units of

time. If both pipes are open, how many units of time are required to ll the tank? Are there any

and

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Exercise 8.519
working together?

(Solution on p. 650.)

A delivery boy, working alone, can deliver all his goods in 6 hours. Another delivery boy, working alone, can deliver the same goods in 5 hours. How long will it take the boys to deliver all the goods

Exercise 8.520
A Space Shuttle astronaut can perform a certain experiment in 2 hours. Another Space Shuttle astronaut who is not as familiar with the experiment can perform it in how long will it take both astronauts to perform the experiment?

21 2

hours. Working together,

Exercise 8.521
working alone?

(Solution on p. 650.)

One person can complete a task 8 hours sooner than another person. Working together, both people can perform the task in 3 hours. How many hours does it take each person to complete the task

Exercise 8.522
Find two consecutive integers such that two thirds of the smaller number added to the other yields 11.

Exercise 8.523
yields 29.

(Solution on p. 650.)

Find two consecutive integers such that three fourths of the smaller number added to the other

Exercise 8.524
The width of a rectangle is

Exercise 8.525
The width of a rectangle is

2 5 its length. Find the dimensions if the perimeter is 42 meters.

(Solution on p. 650.)
3 7 the length. Find the dimensions if the perimeter is 60 feet.

Exercise 8.526 Exercise 8.527

Two sides of a triangle have the same length. The third side is twice as long as either of the other two sides. The perimeter of the triangle is 56 inches. What is the length of each side?

(Solution on p. 650.)
3 4 the length of the

In a triangle, the second side is 3 inches longer than rst side. The third side is second side. If the perimeter is 30 inches, how long is each side?

Exercise 8.528
the surface tension of the liquid and

The pressure due to surface tension in a spherical drop of liquid is given by

2T r , where T is is the radius of the drop. If the liquid is a bubble, it has two

P =

surfaces and the surface tension is given by

P =

2T 2T 4T + = r r r

(a) Determine the pressure due to surface tension within a soap bubble of radius 2 inches and surface tension 28. (b) Determine the radius of a bubble if the pressure due to surface tension is 52 and the surface tension is 39.

1 1 1 p + q = f relates the distance p of an object from a lens and the image distance from the lens to the focal length f of the lens.
The equation

Exercise 8.529

(Solution on p. 650.)

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(a) Determine the focal length of a lens in which an object 10 feet away produces an image 6 feet away. (b) Determine how far an object is from a lens if the focal length of the lens is 6 inches and the image distance is 10 inches. (c) Determine how far an image will be from a lens that has a focal length of is 12 cm away from the lens.

44 5

cm and the object

Exercise 8.530
Person A can complete a task in 4 hours, person B can complete the task in 6 hours, and person C can complete the task in 3 hours. If all three people are working together, how long will it take to complete the task?

Exercise 8.531
three pipes to ll the tank?

(Solution on p. 650.)

Three inlet pipes can ll a storage tank in 4, 6, and 8 hours, respectively. How long will it take all

Exercise 8.532
An inlet pipe can ll a tank in 10 hours. The tank has two drain pipes, each of which can empty the tank in 30 hours. If all three pipes are open, can the tank be lled? If so, how long will it take?

Exercise 8.533
open, can the tank be lled? If so, how long will it take?

(Solution on p. 650.)

An inlet pipe can ll a tank in 4 hours. The tank has three drain pipes. Two of the drain pipes can empty the tank in 12 hours, and the third can empty the tank in 20 hours. If all four pipes are

8.8.16 Exercises For Review

Exercise 8.534 (Section 6.8) Factor 12a2 + 13a 4. Exercise 8.535 (Solution on (Section 7.5) Find the slope of the line passing through the points (4, 3) and (1, 6) . Exercise 8.536 2 2 3x2 11x6 (Section 8.4) Find the quotient: 2x2 2x24 2x2 +2x8 . x x Exercise 8.537 (Solution on x+1 x+2 (Section 8.6) Find the dierence: x2 +5x+6 x2 +4x+3 . Exercise 8.538 9 (Section 8.7) Solve the equation 2m5 = 2.
p. 650.)

p. 650.)

8.9 Complex Rational Expressions

8.9.1 Overview

Simple And Complex Fractions The Combine-Divide Method The LCD-Multiply-Divide Method

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8.9.2 Simple And Complex Fractions

Simple Fraction
In Section Section 8.2 we saw that a polynomials and

simple fraction

was a fraction of the form

P Q , where

and

are

Complex Fraction A complex fraction

fractions

Q = 0.
is a fraction in which the numerator or denominator, or both, is a fraction.
8 15 2 3

The

and

1 1 x 1 1 x2

are examples of complex fractions, or more generally, complex rational expressions. There are two methods for simplifying complex rational expressions: the combine-divide method and the LCD-multiply-divide method.

8.9.3 The Combine-Divide Method

1. If necessary, combine the terms of the numerator together. 2. If necessary, combine the terms of the denominator together. 3. Divide the numerator by the denominator.

8.9.4 Sample Set A

Simplify each complex rational expression.

Example 8.109
x3 8 x5 12

Steps 1 and 2 are not necessary so we proceed with step 3.

x3 8 x5 12

x3 8

12 x5

)x3 )8
2

)12 x)52

3 2x2

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Example 8.110
1 1 x 1 1 x2

Step 1:

Combine the terms of the numerator: LCD

= x.

1 x

x x

1 x

x1 x

Step 2:

Combine the terms of the denominator: LCD

= x2

1 x2

x2 x2

1 x2

x2 1 x2

Step 3:

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

x1 x x2 1 x2

= = =

x1 x

x2 x2 1

)x1 x)2 )x (x+1))(x1) x x+1

Thus,

1 1 x 1 1 x2

x x+1

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Example 8.111
7 2 13 m2 m 3 1 2+ m + m2

Step 1:

Combine the terms of the numerator: LCD

= m2 .

13 m

7 m2

2m2 m2

13m m2

7 m2

2m2 13m7 m2

Step 2:

Combine the terms of the denominator: LCD

= m2

2+

3 m

1 m2

2m2 m2

3m m2

1 m2

2m2 +3m+1 m2

Step 3:

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

2m2 13m7 m2 2m2 +3m1 m2

= = =

2m2 13m7 m2

m2 2m2 +3m+1

)(2m+1)(m7) )m2 m7 m+1

)m2 )(2m+1)(m+1)

Thus,

7 2 13 m2 m 3 1 2+ m + m2

m7 m+1

8.9.5 Practice Set A

Use the combine-divide method to simplify each expression.

Exercise 8.539 Exercise 8.540 Exercise 8.541 x

1+ y
1 3 x 1 3+ x 27x2 6 15x3 8

(Solution on p. 650.)

(Solution on p. 650.)

(Solution on p. 651.)

Exercise 8.542 Exercise 8.543

1 1+ x1 1 1 x1 2 m3+ m 3 m4+ m

x y x

(Solution on p. 651.)

(Solution on p. 651.)

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8.9.6 The LCD-Multiply-Divide Method

1. Find the LCD of all the terms. 2. Multiply the numerator and denominator by the LCD. 3. Reduce if necessary.

8.9.7 Sample Set B

Simplify each complex fraction.

Example 8.112
4 1 a2 2 1+ a

Step 1: Step 2:

The LCD

= a2 .
2

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by a .

4 a2 (1 a2 )

a2

2 1+ a

= =

a2 1a2 a2 1+a2 a2 4 a2 +2a

4 a2 2 a

Step 3:

Reduce.

a2 4 a2 +2a

= =

)(a+2)(a2) a)(a+2) a2 a

Thus,

4 1 a2 2 1+ a

a2 a

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Example 8.113
5 6 1 x x2 6 5 1+ x + x2

Step 1 Step 2

: :

The LCD is x

.
2

Multiply the numerator and denominator by x

5 6 x2 (1 x x2 )

x2 1x)2

x2

5 6 1+ x + x2

= =

5 )x2 )x 6 +)x2 )x

x2

1+x)2

6 )x2 5 )x2

x2 5x6 x2 +6x+5

Step 3

Reduce.

x2 5x6 x2 +6x+5

= =

(x6)(x+1) (x+5)(x+1) x6 x+5

Thus,
6 5 1 x x2 6 5 1+ x + x2

x6 x+5

8.9.8 Practice Set B

The following problems are the same problems as the problems in Practice Set A. Simplify these expressions using the LCD-multiply-divide method. Compare the answers to the answers produced in Practice Set A.

Exercise 8.544 Exercise 8.545 Exercise 8.546 x

1+ y
1 3 x 1 3+ x 27x2 6 15x3 8

(Solution on p. 651.)

(Solution on p. 651.)

(Solution on p. 651.)

Exercise 8.547 Exercise 8.548

1 1+ x1 1 1 x1 2 m3+ m 3 m4+ m

x y x

(Solution on p. 651.)

(Solution on p. 651.)

8.9.9 Exercises
For the following problems, simplify each complex rational expression.

Exercise 8.549 Exercise 8.550 1

1 3 1+ 1 3
1 1+ 4 1 1 4

(Solution on p. 651.)

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Exercise 8.551 Exercise 8.552 1 Exercise 8.553 a c Exercise 8.554 5 4 Exercise 8.555
1 3+ x m+m 5 4 mm b+b a c bb 1 1 y 1 1+ y

(Solution on p. 651.)

a+ x 1 a x

(Solution on p. 651.)

(Solution on p. 651.)

Exercise 8.556 1+ x
x+y

3x+1 x2

Exercise 8.557 Exercise 8.558 1 Exercise 8.559

1 4 m2 1 2+ m 5 2+ a+1 5 2 a+1

x 1 x+y

(Solution on p. 651.)

1 a1 1 1+ a1

(Solution on p. 651.)

Exercise 8.560 1
9 x2
1 3 x

Exercise 8.561
1 k k k+1 k

(Solution on p. 651.)

Exercise 8.562 m 1 Exercise 8.563 Exercise 8.564 1 1 Exercise 8.565 Exercise 8.566 1 Exercise 8.567 Exercise 8.568 5 6 Exercise 8.569
2 1 1+ y y2 7 10 1+ y + y2 1 12 1 x x2 1 1 y2 x2 1 1 +y x 5 5 x+3 x3 5 5 x+3 + x3 a+b ab 1 1 a+b + ab 2xy 2xy y 2xy 3 m+1 m+1 2

(Solution on p. 651.)

(Solution on p. 651.)

2+ y+1 1 2 y+3

(Solution on p. 651.)

1+ x + x2

(Solution on p. 651.)

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Exercise 8.570 3n m Exercise 8.571

4 x 3x1 m 2 n 3n m m +4+ n

(Solution on p. 651.)

Exercise 8.572 y x Exercise 8.573 a a Exercise 8.574

3
x
a2 a+2 2a a2 a2 + a+2 x+y xy y x x+y + xy

1 2x2 3x1

(Solution on p. 651.)

Exercise 8.575 Exercise 8.576

In electricity theory, when two resistors of resistance the total resistance
1 1 1 x x+ 1 1 1+ x

2 1 1 m+1

(Solution on p. 651.)

R1

and

R2

ohms are connected in parallel,

is

R=

1 R1

1 1 +R

Write this complex fraction as a simple fraction.

Exercise 8.577
According to Einstein's theory of relativity, two velocities

(Solution on p. 651.)

v1

and

v2

are not added according to

v = v1 + v2 , v=
v1 +v2 v v 1+ 12 2 c

but rather by

Write this complex fraction as a simple fraction. Einstein's formula is really only applicale for velocities near as the speed of light

(c = 186, 000 miles per second) . At very much lower velocities, such the formula v = v1 + v2 provides an extremely good approximation.

500 miles per hour,

8.9.10 Exercises For Review

Exercise 8.578 (Section 3.3) Supply
and not which way. the missing word. Absolute value speaks to the question of how

Exercise 8.579 (Section 4.7) Find the product. (3x + 4)2 . Exercise 8.580 (Section 6.6) Factor x4 y 4 . Exercise 8.581 5 3 (Section 8.7) Solve the equation x1 x+3 = 0. Exercise 8.582 (Section 8.8) One inlet pipe can ll a tank in 10

(Solution on p. 651.)

(Solution on p. 651.)

minutes. Another inlet pipe can ll the same

tank in 4 minutes. How long does it take both pipes working together to ll the tank?

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8.10 Dividing Polynomials 10

8.10.1 Overview

Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial The Process of Division Review of Subtraction of Polynomials Dividing a Polynomial by a Polynomial

8.10.2 Dividing A Polynomial By A Monomial

The following examples illustrate how to divide a polynomial by a monomial. The division process is quite simple and is based on addition of rational expressions.

Dividing a Polynomial By a Monomial

b a+b a c + c = c Turning this equation around we get a b a+b c = c + c Now we simply divide c into a, and c into

b.

This should suggest a rule.

To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide every term of the polynomial by the monomial.

8.10.3 Sample Set A

Example 8.114
3x2 +x11 . x
Divide every term of

3x2 + x 11

by

x.

3x2 x

x x

11 x

= 3x + 1

11 x

Example 8.115
8a3 +4a2 16a+9 . 2a2
Divide every term of

8a3 + 4a2 16a + 9

by

2a2 .

8a3 2a2

4a2 2a2

16a 2a2

9 2a2

= 4a + 2

8 a

9 2a2

Example 8.116
4b6 9b4 2b+5 . 4b2
Divide every term of

4b6 9b4 2b + 5 by 4b2 .

1 2b

4b6 4b2

9b4 4b2

2b 4b2

5 4b2

= b4 + 9 b2 + 4

5 4b2

8.10.4 Practice Set A

Perform the following divisions.

Exercise 8.583 Exercise 8.584

3x3 +4x2 +10x4 x2 2x2 +x1 x

(Solution on p. 652.) (Solution on p. 652.)

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Exercise 8.585 Exercise 8.586 Exercise 8.587

14x2 y 2 7xy 7xy 10m3 n2 +15m2 n3 20mn 5m a2 b+3ab2 +2b ab

(Solution on p. 652.) (Solution on p. 652.) (Solution on p. 652.)

8.10.5 The Process Of Division

In Section Section 8.3 we studied the method of reducing rational expressions. For example, we observed how to reduce an expression such as

x2 2x8 x2 3x4 Our method was to factor both the numerator and denominator, then divide out common factors. (x4)(x+2) (x4)(x+1) )(x4)(x+2) )(x4)(x+1) x+2 x+1 When the numerator and denominator have no factors in common, the division may still occur, but the
process is a little more involved than merely factoring. The method of dividing one polynomial by another is much the same as that of dividing one number by another. First, we'll review the steps in dividing numbers. 1.

35 8 . We are to divide 35 by 8.

2.

We try 4, since 32 divided by 8 is 4.

3.

Multiply 4 and 8.

4.

Subtract 32 from 35.

5. 6.

Since the remainder 3 is less than the divisor 8, we are done with the 32 division.

43. 8

The quotient is expressed as a mixed number.

The process was to divide, multiply, and subtract.

8.10.6 Review Of Subtraction Of Polynomials

A very important step in the process of dividing one polynomial by another is subtraction of polynomials. Let's review the process of subtraction by observing a few examples. 1. Subtract Since

x2

from

x 5;

that is, nd

(x 5) (x 2) .

x 2 is preceded by a minus sign, x5 x5 = x + 2

3

remove the parentheses, change the sign of each term, then add.

(x 2)

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The result is 2. Subtract Since add.

3. x3 + 3x2 from x3 + 4x2 + x 1. x3 + 3x2 is preceded by a minus sign, remove x3 + 4x2 + x 1

the parentheses, change the sign of each term, then

x3 + 4x2 + x 1 x3 + 3x2

x3 3x2 = x2 +x1 2 The result is x + x 1. 2 2 3. Subtract x + 3x from x + 1. 2 2 We can write x + 1 as x + 0x + 1. x2 + 0x + 1 x2 + 0x + 1 x2 + 1 x2 + 3x = x2 + 3x = x2 3x

3x+1

8.10.7 Dividing A Polynomial By A Polynomial

Now we'll observe some examples of dividing one polynomial by another. The process is the same as the process used with whole numbers: divide, multiply, subtract, divide, multiply, subtract,.... The division, multiplication, and subtraction take place one term at a time. The process is concluded when the polynomial remainder is of lesser degree than the polynomial divisor.

8.10.8 Sample Set B

Perform the division.

Example 8.117
x5 x2 .
We are to divide x

5 by x 2.

1
x5 x2

3 x2

Thus,

=1

3 x2

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Example 8.118
x3 +4x2 +x1 . x+3
We are to divide x

+ 4x2 + x 1 by x + 3.

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x2 + x 2 +
Thus,

5 x+3

x3 +4x2 +x1 x+3

= x2 + x 2 +

5 x+3

8.10.9 Practice Set B

Perform the following divisions.

Exercise 8.588 Exercise 8.589 Exercise 8.590 Exercise 8.591

x3 +x2 3x+1 x2 +4x5 x3 +x2 x2 x+8 x2 +2x+5 x+3 x+6 x1

(Solution on p. 652.) (Solution on p. 652.) (Solution on p. 652.) (Solution on p. 652.)

8.10.10 Sample Set C

Example 8.119
Divide 2x

4x + 1 by x + 6.
Notice that the x term in the numerator is missing. We can avoid any confusion by writing Divide, multiply, and subtract.

2x3 4x+1 x+6 2x3 +0x2 4x+1 x+6

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2x3 4x+1 x+6

= 2x3 12x + 68

407 x+6

8.10.11 Practice Set C

Perform the following divisions.

Exercise 8.592 Exercise 8.593 Exercise 8.594 Exercise 8.595

6x3 +5x2 1 2x+3 x3 +2x+2 x2 4x2 1 x3 x2 3 x+2

(Solution on p. 652.) (Solution on p. 652.) (Solution on p. 652.) (Solution on p. 652.)

8.10.12 Exercises
For the following problems, perform the divisions.

Exercise 8.596
6a+12 2

(Solution on p. 652.)

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Exercise 8.597 Exercise 8.598 Exercise 8.599 Exercise 8.600 Exercise 8.601 2 Exercise 8.602 Exercise 8.603 2 Exercise 8.604 Exercise 8.605 3 2 Exercise 8.606
26y +13y +39y 13y 6x3 +2x2 +8x 2x 20x +10x 5x 9a2 +3a 3a 4y 2y 2y 3x2 6x 3 21a9 3 8y4 4 12b6 3

(Solution on p. 652.)

(Solution on p. 652.)

(Solution on p. 652.)

(Solution on p. 652.)

(Solution on p. 652.)

Exercise3 8.607 3 2 4 Exercise 8.608 Exercise 8.609 2 3 4 2

4a b 8ab +12ab 2ab2 6a2 y 2 +12a2 y+18a2 24a2

a2 b2 +4a2 b+6ab2 10ab ab

7x y+8x y +3xy 4xy xy

(Solution on p. 652.)

5x3 y 3 15x2 y 2 +20xy 5xy

Exercise 8.610 Exercise 8.611 3 3 3 4 3 Exercise 8.612 Exercise 2 8.613 3 Exercise 8.614
21ay 18ay 15ay 6ay 2 3c y +99c y 12c y 5 3c3 y 3

(Solution on p. 652.)

(Solution on p. 652.)

16ax2 20ax3 +24ax4 6a4

(Solution on p. 652.)

Exercise 8.615 2 4 2 3 Exercise 8.616 Exercise 8.617 Exercise 8.618

x2 x+4 x+2 y+7 y+1 x+6 x2

14b2 c2 +21b3 c3 28c3 7a2 c3

30a b 35a b 25a2 5b3

(Solution on p. 652.)

(Solution on p. 652.)

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Exercise 8.619 2 Exercise 8.620 Exercise 8.621 2 Exercise 8.622 Exercise 8.623 2 Exercise 8.624 Exercise 8.625 2 Exercise 8.626 Exercise 8.627 3 Exercise 8.628 Exercise 8.629 3 Exercise 8.630 Exercise 8.631 3 2 Exercise 8.632 Exercise 8.633 3 Exercise 8.634 Exercise 8.635 3 2 Exercise 8.636 Exercise 8.637 2 Exercise 8.638 Exercise 8.639 2 Exercise 8.640
2y 2 +5y+3 y 2 3y4 a +5a+4 a2 a2 x2 x6 x2 2x3 a +2a a+2 x3 +3x2 x+3 y +5y 3 y1 y 3 +3y 2 +4 y+2 x +2x+1 x3 a3 +a+6 a1 a +2a a+1 a3 x3 +3x2 +x2 x2 a 8 a2 x3 1 x1 a 8 a+2 x3 1 x+1 x +36 x+6 y 2 +4 y+2 a 6 a+2 x2 2 x+1 x +5x+5 x+5 x2 x+3 x+1 x +2x1 x+1

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

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Exercise 8.641 2 Exercise 8.642 Exercise 8.643 2 Exercise 8.644 Exercise 8.645 2 Exercise 8.646 Exercise 8.647 3 2 Exercise 8.648 Exercise 8.649 4 3 2 Exercise 8.650 Exercise 8.651 2 Exercise 8.652
2a +4a+1 a2 +2a+3 3y 2 +3y+5 y 2 +y+1 9a 18a +8a1 3a2 4x3 +4x2 3x2 2x1 20y +15y4 4y+3 6x2 +8x1 3x+4 3a +4a+2 3a+4 2x2 x+4 2x1 3a +4a4 a2 +3a+3

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

4x4 4x3 +2x2 2x1 x1

3y +9y 2y 6y+4 y+3

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

Exercise 8.653 7 6 5 4 Exercise 8.654

2x5 + 5x4 1

8z 6 4z 5 8z 4 +8z 3 +3z 2 14z 2z3

9a +15a +4a 3a a3 +12a2 +a5 3a+1

(Solution on p. 653.)

(2x + 5) (3a 1)

Exercise 8.655

6a4 2a3 3a2 + a + 4

8.10.13 Exercises For Review

Exercise 8.656 (Solution on p. 653.) x2 +2x8 2x+6 (Section 8.4) Find the product. x2 9 4x8 . Exercise 8.657 x+4 (Section 8.6) Find the sum. x7 + x2 . x+5 Exercise 8.658 (Solution on p. 653.) 1 1 (Section 8.7) Solve the equation x+3 + x3 = x21 . 9 Exercise 8.659 (Section 8.8) When the same number is subtracted from both the numerator and denominator of Exercise 8.660 (Section 8.9) Simplify
3 1 10 , the result is 8 . What is the number that is subtracted?
1 x+5 4 x2 25

(Solution on p. 653.)

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8.11 Summary of Key Concepts 11

8.11.1 Summary Of Key Concepts
Rational Expression (Section 8.2) A rational expression is an algebraic
An example of a rational expression is expression that can be written as the quotient of two polynomials.

Domain of a Rational Expression (Section 8.2) The domain of a rational expression is the collection of values for which the raticlnal expression is dened.
These values can be found by determining the values that will not produce zero in the denominator of the expression. The domain of

x2 +3x1 7x4

Equality Property of Fraction (Section 8.2)

1. If 2. If

x+6 x+8 is the collection of all numbers except

8.

c = d , then ad = bc. c ad = bc, then a = d . b

a b

Negative Property of Fractions (Section 8.2) Reducing a Rational Expression (Section 8.3)
1. Factor the numerator and denominator completely. 2. Divide the numerator and denominator by any factors they have in common.

a b

a b

= a b

Common Cancelling Error (Section 8.3)

= Since x
x+4 x+7

Multiplying Rational Expressions (Section 8.4)

1. Factor all numerators and denominators.

)x+4 =4 7 )x+7 is not a common factor, it cannot be cancelled.

2. Reduce to lowest terms rst by dividing out all common factors. 3. Multiply numerators together. 4. Multiply denominators together. It will be more convenient to leave the denominator in factored form.

Division of Rational Expressions (Section 8.4) Building Rational Expressions (Section 8.5)
P Q P Q

b b

R S

=
Pb Qb

P Q

S R

P S QR

Building rational expressions is exactly the opposite of reducing rational expressions. ful in adding or subtracting rational expressions.

It is often use-

The building factor may be determined by dividing the original denominator into the new denominator. The quotient will be the building factor. It is this factor that will multiply the original numerator.

Least Common Denominator LCD (Section 8.5)

The LCD is the polynomial of least degree divisible by each denominator. It is found as follows: 1. Factor each denominator. Use exponents for repeated factors.

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2. Write each

dierent factor that appears.

If a factor appears more than once, use only the factor with

the highest exponent. 3. The LCD is the product of the factors written in step 2.

Fundamental Rule for Adding or Subtracting Rational Expressions (Section 8.6)

To add or subtract rational expressions conveniently, they should have the same denominator.

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions (Section 8.6)

a c

b c

a+b c

and

a c

b c

ab c

only the numerators. Rational Equation (Section 8.7) A rational equation is a statement that two rational expressions are equal. Clearing an Equation of Fractions (Section 8.7)
Note that we combine To clear an equation of fractions, multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD. This amounts to multiplying every term by the LCD.

Solving a Rational Equation (Section 8.7)

1. Determine all values that must be excluded as solutions by nding the values that produce zero in the denominator. 2. Clear the equation of fractions by multiplying every term by the LCD. 3. Solve this nonfractional equation for the variable. Check to see if any of these potential solutions are excluded values. 4. Check the solution by substitution.

Extraneous Solution (Section 8.7)

A potential solution that has been excluded because it creates an undened expression (perhaps, division by zero) is called an

extraneous solution.

8.12 Exercise Supplement 12

8.12.1 Exercise Supplement
8.12.1.1 Rational Expressions (Section 8.2)
For the following problems, nd the domain of each rational expression.

Exercise 8.661 Exercise 8.662 Exercise 8.663 Exercise 8.664 Exercise 8.665
3m 2m(m1) 5r+6 9r(2r+1) 2a+3 7a+5 x+1 2x5 10x x+6 9 x+4

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

(Solution on p. 653.)

Exercise 8.666
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Exercise 8.667
s s(s+8)(4s+7) 11x x2 9x+18

(Solution on p. 653.)

Exercise 8.668 Exercise 8.669 Exercise 8.670

16 12a3 +21a2 6a
For the following problems, show that the fractions are equivalent.

y+5 12y 2 +28y5

(Solution on p. 654.)

Exercise 8.671 Exercise 8.672 Exercise 8.673

7 7 10 , 10
For the following problems, ll in the missing term.

4 4 5 , 5

(Solution on p. 654.)

3 3 8 , 8

(Solution on p. 654.)

Exercise 8.674 Exercise 8.675

6a 2a+1 = x+1 x3 = 3 y5 = y5

(Solution on p. 654.)

Exercise 8.676 Exercise 8.677 Exercise 8.678 Exercise 8.679 Exercise 8.680
2r5 = 7r+1
2r5 6m7 5m1 y+3 y5 9 a+4 = a4 x3

2a+1

(Solution on p. 654.)

y+5

(Solution on p. 654.)

6m+7

8.12.1.2 Reducing Rational Expressions (Section 8.3)

For the following problems, reduce the rational expressions to lowest terms.

Exercise 8.681 Exercise 8.682 Exercise 8.683 Exercise 8.684 Exercise 8.685
3a2 +4a 5a3 +6a2 7+21r 7r 2 +28r 5m+25 10m2 +15m 16 4y16 12 6x+24

(Solution on p. 654.)

(Solution on p. 654.)

(Solution on p. 654.)

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Exercise 8.686 Exercise 8.687 Exercise 8.688 3 Exercise 8.689 Exercise3 8.690 4 8 9 Exercise 8.691 Exercise 88.692 5 2 4 Exercise 8.693 Exercise 8.694 2 Exercise 8.695 Exercise 8.696 2 Exercise 8.697 Exercise 8.698 2 Exercise 8.699 Exercise 8.700 2 Exercise 8.701 Exercise 8.702
r 5r1 6a1 5a2 5m 10m3 +5m2 4a4 8a3 4a2 14a 5a1 6a2 +9a6 12r 2 7r10 4r 2 13r+10 m 6m16 m2 9m22 y 2 7y+12 y 2 4y+3 a 12a+35 2a4 14a3 x2 +9x+18 x3 +3x2 35a b c d 5abc3 d6 21y 8 z 10 w2 7y 7 w2 8x y +24x y 4x2 y 5 12x3 y 6 6a9 12a7 2a7 14a5 4y 12 y 4 2y 2 3 5y+20 y 2 16 4x4 x2 +2x3

(Solution on p. 654.)

(Solution on p. 654.)

(Solution on p. 654.)

(Solution on p. 654.)

(Solution on p. 654.)

(Solution on p. 654.)

(Solution on p. 654.)

(Solution on p. 654.)

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8.12.1.3 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Section 8.4) - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions (Section 8.6)
For the following problems, perform the indicated operations.

Exercise 8.703 Exercise 8.704 6 3 2 3 Exercise 8.705 Exercise 8.706 2 Exercise 8.707 Exercise 8.708 Exercise 8.709 Exercise 8.710 Exercise 8.711 Exercise 8.712 Exercise 8.713 Exercise 8.714 Exercise 8.715 Exercise 8.716
x3 (x+2)(x+4) 2y+1 y+4 x+4 x2 7a a+6 4 a+3 15y4 8y+1 9x+7 4x6 2a 3a1 5 r+7 10m4 5m2 4r 7 +20r 3 8a12 3a+3 x+6 x1 4a b 15x4 y 5 x2 18

(Solution on p. 654.)

3 x3

10x y ab2

(Solution on p. 654.)

x+7 x+6

(a+1) 4a6

(Solution on p. 654.)

m 16r 8 +80r 4

3 r+7

(Solution on p. 654.)

9a 3a1

3x+2 4x6

2y+1 8y+1

(Solution on p. 654.)

+ + +

6 a5 5a a8

(Solution on p. 654.)

x+7 x1

y+6 y+1

(Solution on p. 654.)

2x1 x+4

Exercise 8.717
6a+5 (2a+1)(4a3) 4 x2 +3x+2 6r

(Solution on p. 654.)

4a+1 2a+1

Exercise 8.718
+

Exercise 8.719 Exercise 8.720 Exercise 8.721

2a+5 16a2 1 y+3 y 2 11y+10 r 2 +7r18

9 x2 +6x+8 3r

(Solution on p. 655.)

r 2 3r+2 y+1 y 2 +3y4

(Solution on p. 655.)

6a+7

Exercise 8.722 Exercise 8.723

x2 x12 x2 3x+2 7y+4 6y 2 32y+32

16a2 12a+2

6y10 2y 2 18y+40

(Solution on p. 655.)

x2 +3x4 x2 3x18

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Exercise 8.724 2 2
y 1 y 2 +9y+20 4

Exercise 8.725
(r + 3) (b + 5)
4 3 r+4 (r+3)3 (b+1) (b+5)2

y +5y6 y 2 16

(Solution on p. 655.)

Exercise 8.726 2 Exercise 8.727

(x 7)
6

(Solution on p. 655.)

Exercise 8.728
(4x + 9) 5x + 2y +
2x2 +1 x4

(x7)3 x+1 (4x+9)2 (3x+1)4

Exercise 8.729 Exercise 8.730 2 Exercise 8.731 Exercise 8.732 2

2x 3 +
3x+1 x2 +3x+2 y 2 +4y+4 y 2 +10y+21 4y +5 y1

(Solution on p. 655.)

(Solution on p. 655.)

(y + 2)

Exercise 8.733
+
5a+3b 8a2 +2abb2

4x +x1 x1

(Solution on p. 655.)

5x+6

Exercise 8.734
+

x2 +6x+5

3x7 x2 2x35

Exercise 8.735
3x2 +6x+10 10x2 +11x6

3ab 4a2 9ab+2b2 2x2 4x+15 2x2 11x21

a+5b 4a2 +3abb2

(Solution on p. 655.)

8.12.1.4 Rational Equations (Section 8.7)

For the following problems, solve the rational equations.

Exercise 8.736 Exercise 8.737 Exercise 8.738 Exercise 8.739

4y5 4 4 x1 5 a+3 5x1 6 6a 7 4x 5

+ +

3x1 15

= =

29 25

(Solution on p. 655.)

2a3 21

77 21

+ +

3x+4 9

= =

8 9

Exercise 8.740
+ + +

8y+1 6

69 12

(Solution on p. 655.)

Exercise 8.741
6 a4

7 x+2

= = =

43 x2 +x2

(Solution on p. 655.)
9

Exercise 8.742 Exercise 8.743

2m+5 m8 5 y3 2 y3

a2 a12 3 y3

(Solution on p. 655.)

9 m8

30 m8

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Exercise 8.744 Exercise 8.745 Exercise 8.746

Solve

r+6 r1

3r+2 r1 b+5 b7

= =

6 r1

(Solution on p. 655.)

8b+1 b7

45 b7

z=

Exercise 8.747
Solve

xx x for s.

(Solution on p. 655.)
for t.

A = P (1 + rt)
1 R

Exercise 8.748
Solve

Exercise 8.749
Solve

1 E

1 F for E.

(Solution on p. 655.)

Q= I=

Exercise 8.750
Solve

2mn s+t for t.

E R+r for r.

8.12.1.5 Applications (Section 8.8)

For the following problems, nd the solution.

Exercise 8.751
When the same number is subtracted from both terms of the fraction the number?

(Solution on p. 655.)
7 1 12 , the result is 2 . What is

Exercise 8.752
When the same number is added to both terms of the fraction number?

13 8 15 , the result is 9 . What is the

Exercise 8.753
is the number?

(Solution on p. 655.)
173 16 . What

When three fourths of a number is added to the reciprocal of the number, the result is

Exercise 8.754
When one third of a number is added to the reciprocal of the number, the result is the number?

127 90 . What is

Exercise 8.755 Exercise 8.756

(Solution on p. 655.)

Person A working alone can complete a job in 9 hours. Person B working alone can complete the same job in 7 hours. How long will it take both people to complete the job working together?

3 4 of an hour. Sandi, who plays her radio while 1 working, can complete the same assignment in 1 hours. If Debbie and Sandi work together, how 4 long will it take them to complete the assignment?
Debbie can complete an algebra assignment in

Exercise 8.757
pipes are open, how long will it take to ll the tank?

(Solution on p. 655.)

An inlet pipe can ll a tank in 6 hours and an outlet pipe can drain the tank in 8 hours. If both

Exercise 8.758
Two pipes can ll a tank in 4 and 5 hours, respectively. How long will it take both pipes to ll the tank?

Exercise 8.759
The pressure due to surface tension in a spherical bubble is given by tension of the liquid, and

(Solution on p. 655.)

P =

4T r

, where T

is the surface

is the radius of the bubble.

(a) Determine the pressure due to surface tension within a soap bubble of radius

1 2 inch and surface

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tension 22. (b) Determine the radius of a bubble if the pressure due to surface tension is 57.6 and the surface tension is 18.

Exercise 8.760
The equation

1 1 1 p + q = f relates an objects distance the lens to the focal length f of the lens.
away.

from a lens and the image distance

from

(a) Determine the focal length of a lens in which an object 8 feet away produces an image 6 feet (b) Determine how far an object is from a lens if the focal length of the lens is 10 inches and the image distance is 10 inches. (c) Determine how far an object will be from a lens that has a focal length of distance is 3 cm away from the lens.

17 8

cm and the object

8.12.1.6 Dividing Polynomials (Section 8.10)

For the following problems, divide the polynomials.

Exercise 8.761
a2 + 9a + 18 c2 + 3c 88
by

(Solution on p. 655.)

a+3 c8
(Solution on p. 655.)
by

Exercise 8.762
by

Exercise 8.763 Exercise 8.764 Exercise 8.765

x3 + 9x2 + 18x + 28 y 3 2y 2 49y 6

x+7

by

y+6
(Solution on p. 655.)
by

m4 + 2m3 8m2 m + 2

m2

Exercise 8.766
3r2 17r 27
by

r7
(Solution on p. 656.)
by

Exercise 8.767 Exercise 8.768

x3 x + 1
by

a3 3a2 56a + 10 x+3

a9

y3 + y2 y

Exercise 8.769
by

(Solution on p. 656.)

y+4
by

Exercise 8.770 Exercise 8.771 Exercise 8.772 Exercise 8.773

x3 + 1
by

5x6 + 5x5 2x4 + 5x3 7x2 8x + 6 y 10 y 7 + 3y 4 3y

by

x2 + x 1
(Solution on p. 656.)

y4 y
by

4b7 3b6 22b5 19b4 + 12b3 6b2 + b + 4 x+1

by

b2 + 6
(Solution on p. 656.)

Exercise 8.774 Exercise 8.775

y 10 + 6y 5 + 9

a4 + 6a3 + 4a2 + 12a + 8

by

a2 + 3a + 2
(Solution on p. 656.)

y5 + 3

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8.13 Prociency Exam

8.13.1 Prociency Exam

13

Exercise 8.776 (Section 8.2) Find the domain of Exercise 8.777

3 (Section 8.2) x+4 = x+4 Exercise 8.778 2x+5 (Section 8.2) x+1 = x1 Exercise 8.779
6 3 2

(Solution on p. 656.)
5a+1 a2 5a24 .

(Solution on p. 656.)

For the following problems, ll in the missing term.

(Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.)

2

For the following problems, reduce to lowest terms.

(x3) (x+5) (Section 8.3) 30x y6xy3 (x+5) Exercise 8.780 2 (Section 8.3) xx+10x+24 2 +x30 Exercise 8.781 8x2 +2x3 (Section 8.3) 4x2 +12x7 Exercise 8.782 (Section 8.5) Replace N with the proper quantity. x+2 x1

(Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.)

Exercise 8.783 (Solution on p. 656.) (Section 8.5) Assume that a2 + a 6, a2 a 12, and a2 2a 8 are denominators of rational
expressions. Find the LCD.

N x2 4x+3

Exercise 8.784
For the following problems, perform the operations.

(Solution on p. 656.)

(Section 8.6) 3a+4 2a1 a+6 a+6 Exercise 8.785 3 3 (Section 8.4) 18x2 y 15a2 yb 5a 6x Exercise 8.786 2 2 (Section 8.4) y 2 y12 yy2+10y+16 y +3y+2 7y+12 Exercise 8.787 y2 y+4 (Section 8.6) y2 11y+24 + y2 +3y18 Exercise 8.788 9 4 (Section 8.6) 2x+7 + 6x1 Exercise 8.789 2 16x5 (x2 1 2x (Section 8.4) 9x9 ) 2x 3 Exercise 8.790 (Section 8.4) (m + 3) 2m+6 5m+1 Exercise 8.791 3y+10 (Section 8.6) 8y2 +10y3 4y25y1 +23y6
13 This

(Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.)

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Exercise 8.792 1 3 (Section 8.7) Solve x+3 + x3 = x2x . 9 Exercise 8.793 3m 12 (Section 8.7) Solve m4 + 5 = m4 . Exercise 8.794 (Section 8.8) When the same number is
fraction

(Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.) (Solution on p. 656.)

added to both the numerator and denominator of the

Exercise 8.795 (Section 8.8) Person A, working alone, can complete a job in 20 hours.
complete the job?

5 6 3 , the result is 5 . What is the number that is added?

(Solution on p. 656.)
Person B, working alone,

can complete the same job in 30 hours. How long will it take both people, working together, to

Exercise 8.796 (Section 8.8) The

(Solution on p. 657.)
width of a rectangle is 1 foot longer than one half the length. Find the

dimensions (lengh and width) of the rectangle if the perimeter is 44 feet.

Exercise 8.797 (Section 8.9) Simplify the complex fraction Exercise 8.798 (Section 8.9) Simplify the complex fraction Exercise 8.799 (Section 8.10) Perform the division: Exercise 8.800 (Section 8.10) Perform the division:

(Solution on p. 657.)
3 4 x 3 4+ x

.
(Solution on p. 657.)

6 5 1 x x2 5 6 1+ x + x2

.
(Solution on p. 657.)

x3 +10x2 +21x18 . x+6

(Solution on p. 657.)
2x3 +5x1 . x2

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 8

Solution to Exercise 8.1 (p. 549) Solution to Exercise 8.2 (p. 549) Solution to Exercise 8.3 (p. 549) Solution to Exercise 8.4 (p. 549) Solution to Exercise 8.5 (p. 549) Solution to Exercise 8.6 (p. 549) Solution to Exercise 8.7 (p. 549) Solution to Exercise 8.8 (p. 551) Solution to Exercise 8.9 (p. 551) Solution to Exercise 8.10 (p. 551) Solution to Exercise 8.11 (p. 551)
x=4
8 All real numbers comprise the domain. All real numbers comprise the domain. 7

0, 4

2, 1

2, 4

4, 2 3

a+2

Solution to Exercise 8.13 (p. 551)

x = 1

Solution to Exercise 8.15 (p. 552) Solution to Exercise 8.17 (p. 552) Solution to Exercise 8.19 (p. 552)
b = 0, 6 x = 6, 6 x = 2, 2

Solution to Exercise 8.21 (p. 552)

x = 0, 10, 1 x = 0, 5, 7

Solution to Exercise 8.23 (p. 552) Solution to Exercise 8.25 (p. 552)
b = 1, 3

Solution to Exercise 8.27 (p. 552)

y = 5, 4

Solution to Exercise 8.29 (p. 552)

x = 0, 1 , 2

Solution to Exercise 8.31 (p. 552)

(3) 5 = 15, (3 5) = 15 (1 4) = 4, 4 (1) = 4

2 3

Solution to Exercise 8.33 (p. 552) Solution to Exercise 8.35 (p. 552)
(9) (10) = 90 and (9) (10) = 90 2

Solution to Exercise 8.37 (p. 553) Solution to Exercise 8.39 (p. 553)
2x 7

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Solution to Exercise 8.41 (p. 553)

x + 4 a+1

Solution to Exercise 8.43 (p. 553) Solution to Exercise 8.45 (p. 553)
y 10

Solution to Exercise 8.47 (p. 553)

1x<3 (x 6)
6 7 2

Solution to Exercise 8.49 (p. 553) Solution to Exercise 8.51 (p. 557) Solution to Exercise 8.52 (p. 557) Solution to Exercise 8.53 (p. 557) Solution to Exercise 8.54 (p. 557) Solution to Exercise 8.55 (p. 557) Solution to Exercise 8.56 (p. 557) Solution to Exercise 8.57 (p. 557) Solution to Exercise 8.58 (p. 557) Solution to Exercise 8.60 (p. 557) Solution to Exercise 8.62 (p. 558) Solution to Exercise 8.64 (p. 558) Solution to Exercise 8.66 (p. 558)
8ab
1 4y 1 (x2) 3 (y7) 2 (x4) x+1 x8 3a(a+5) 2(a3) 1 4 x3 x+2

6a2 b2 c2

Solution to Exercise 8.68 (p. 558) Solution to Exercise 8.70 (p. 558) Solution to Exercise 8.72 (p. 558)
1

x2 x+5 a+6 a+2

Solution to Exercise 8.74 (p. 558) Solution to Exercise 8.76 (p. 558) Solution to Exercise 8.78 (p. 558)
(x + 10)
2

3x (x + 4)

3xy 4 (x 1)

Solution to Exercise 8.80 (p. 558)

(x 8) (x + 6)
3 3

Solution to Exercise 8.82 (p. 558)

(y 2) (y 1)
2

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Solution to Exercise 8.84 (p. 559) Solution to Exercise 8.86 (p. 559) Solution to Exercise 8.88 (p. 559)
4(x + 2) (x 5)
(x+4) (x1) (x3) (x+1) (x+2) x 2 4 (a+2)(a1)2 (a+1) (a7)4 (a+6)3

Solution to Exercise 8.90 (p. 559) Solution to Exercise 8.92 (p. 559) Solution to Exercise 8.94 (p. 559) Solution to Exercise 8.96 (p. 559) Solution to Exercise 8.98 (p. 559) Solution to Exercise 8.100 (p. 559) Solution to Exercise 8.102 (p. 559)
a+2
(x+3) (x+4) (4a3) (a1) b+3 b+2

Solution to Exercise 8.104 (p. 560)

(a 1) 2 (x 2)
3x+10 10
or

a + 1

Solution to Exercise 8.106 (p. 560) Solution to Exercise 8.108 (p. 560) Solution to Exercise 8.110 (p. 560)
1

Solution to Exercise 8.112 (p. 560)

y3 1

Solution to Exercise 8.114 (p. 560)

a (a + 1) (a 1) 2a2 + 5
x3 x4 3

Solution to Exercise 8.116 (p. 560) Solution to Exercise 8.118 (p. 560) Solution to Exercise 8.120 (p. 561) Solution to Exercise 8.122 (p. 561) Solution to Exercise 8.124 (p. 561) Solution to Exercise 8.125 (p. 563) Solution to Exercise 8.126 (p. 563) Solution to Exercise 8.127 (p. 563)
1 y 2 +1 c3 a2 b2 10 7 1 16a2 b8

(5x 1) (2x 3)

x = 3, 6

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Solution to Exercise 8.128 (p. 563) Solution to Exercise 8.129 (p. 563) Solution to Exercise 8.130 (p. 564) Solution to Exercise 8.131 (p. 564) Solution to Exercise 8.132 (p. 564) Solution to Exercise 8.133 (p. 564) Solution to Exercise 8.135 (p. 564)
1

x+3 x+6

(x+2)2 (x2)2

20a2 mn
x+1 x1

3a+4 3a+2

6a2 5

Solution to Exercise 8.137 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.139 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.141 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.143 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.145 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.147 (p. 565)
3a 15a2 bpq
14 3x4 y 20x5 y 2 3 9x4 14 16a2 5

Solution to Exercise 8.149 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.151 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.153 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.155 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.157 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.159 (p. 565) Solution to Exercise 8.161 (p. 566) Solution to Exercise 8.163 (p. 566)
4abx2
4a3 b 3 3 4 4 x1 2x+5 x2 x+2 x+1 6b3 x y4 9p4 y 11x 9a3 b 2

Solution to Exercise 8.165 (p. 566) Solution to Exercise 8.167 (p. 566) Solution to Exercise 8.169 (p. 566)
x1 49m3 n

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Solution to Exercise 8.171 (p. 566) Solution to Exercise 8.173 (p. 566) Solution to Exercise 8.175 (p. 566)
(y 1) x3 7
2

(b + 1) (b 7)

(x + 1) (x 1)

Solution to Exercise 8.177 (p. 566)

(a 2b) (a + b)
6(x1) (x3) 2

Solution to Exercise 8.179 (p. 566) Solution to Exercise 8.181 (p. 566) Solution to Exercise 8.183 (p. 567)
1

(a+2)(a+3) (a3)(a+1)

Solution to Exercise 8.185 (p. 567) Solution to Exercise 8.187 (p. 567) Solution to Exercise 8.189 (p. 567) Solution to Exercise 8.191 (p. 567) Solution to Exercise 8.193 (p. 567) Solution to Exercise 8.195 (p. 567) Solution to Exercise 8.197 (p. 567) Solution to Exercise 8.199 (p. 567) Solution to Exercise 8.201 (p. 567) Solution to Exercise 8.203 (p. 567) Solution to Exercise 8.205 (p. 568) Solution to Exercise 8.207 (p. 568) Solution to Exercise 8.209 (p. 568) Solution to Exercise 8.211 (p. 568)
binomial; 2; 4, 2

(2a+1)(a6)(a+1) (3a+1)(a1)(a2) x(xy) 1y

x2 x+1

a+3b a+b 2ab2 5

6x2 y 4

3(a2)(a1) 2(a6)(a+1) 5(x2 +4x+1) (x3)(x1)2 (b8) 3(b+2)

2(x+3) (x+1)

3(x3)(x+1)(2x3) 2(x2 3x2)(x2)

(x+4)(x1) (x+3)(x2 4x3) 3(x6)(x1) (x+2)2 (x+3)

Solution to Exercise 8.213 (p. 568)

2x 4 = x + 2 N = 18

Solution to Exercise 8.215 (p. 572) Solution to Exercise 8.216 (p. 572)
N = 63abx3

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Solution to Exercise 8.217 (p. 572) Solution to Exercise 8.218 (p. 572)
N = a2 + 9a + 14 N = 24a4 (a 1) N = 16x4 y 3 z 5 N = 2y 2 2y

Solution to Exercise 8.219 (p. 572) Solution to Exercise 8.220 (p. 572) Solution to Exercise 8.221 (p. 572) Solution to Exercise 8.222 (p. 572)
N = m2 m 30 N = r2 7r + 12 N = 8ab2 x5 y N = 6ab2 + 18ab

Solution to Exercise 8.223 (p. 572) Solution to Exercise 8.224 (p. 572) Solution to Exercise 8.225 (p. 575) Solution to Exercise 8.226 (p. 575)
(x 4) (x + 1)
2

Solution to Exercise 8.227 (p. 575)

(m 6) (m + 1) (m 2) (x + 1) (x 1) (x 3)
2 2 2 3

Solution to Exercise 8.228 (p. 575) Solution to Exercise 8.229 (p. 575) Solution to Exercise 8.230 (p. 576) Solution to Exercise 8.231 (p. 576) Solution to Exercise 8.232 (p. 576) Solution to Exercise 8.233 (p. 576) Solution to Exercise 8.234 (p. 576) Solution to Exercise 8.235 (p. 576) Solution to Exercise 8.236 (p. 577)
3x2
4 2a2 b2 (a2)2 , 6b(a6)(a2) , 2a (a6) a3 (a6)(a2)2 a3 (a6)(a2)2 a3 (a6)(a2)2

12y 2 (y 2)
4x2 7 x5 , x5

2x(x1) x(x+6) (x+6)(x1) , (x+6)(x1)

3(b+1) 4b2 b(b1)(b+1) , b(b1)(b+1)

8(x1) 1(x3) (x3)(x+2)(x1) , (x3)(x+2)(x1) 10x(x4) , 5x(x+4) (x+4)2 (x4) (x+4)2 (x4)

Solution to Exercise 8.238 (p. 577) Solution to Exercise 8.240 (p. 577)
12ab 2y

Solution to Exercise 8.242 (p. 577)

5x2 y 2

Solution to Exercise 8.244 (p. 577)

12axy 2

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Solution to Exercise 8.246 (p. 577) Solution to Exercise 8.248 (p. 577)
5 (x 2) 40x4 y

Solution to Exercise 8.250 (p. 577)

4ax (a + 2) (a 2)

Solution to Exercise 8.252 (p. 577)

4x b4 5 3s (s 7)

Solution to Exercise 8.254 (p. 577)

Solution to Exercise 8.256 (p. 578)

(a + 2) (a 4) 5m (m 2) 9 (b 4)

Solution to Exercise 8.258 (p. 578) Solution to Exercise 8.260 (p. 578) Solution to Exercise 8.262 (p. 578)
2x (x + 3)

Solution to Exercise 8.264 (p. 578)

4y (y + 8) (y 3)
2

Solution to Exercise 8.266 (p. 578) Solution to Exercise 8.268 (p. 578)
(z 4) b+4
2

Solution to Exercise 8.270 (p. 578) Solution to Exercise 8.272 (p. 578)
3 (x 4)

Solution to Exercise 8.274 (p. 578) Solution to Exercise 8.276 (p. 578)
(y + 6) (y + 2) (x 1) (3x + 1)

Solution to Exercise 8.278 (p. 579)

(a + 3) (a + 5)

Solution to Exercise 8.280 (p. 579)

(x + 9) (x + 5) 7a

Solution to Exercise 8.282 (p. 579) Solution to Exercise 8.284 (p. 579)
k 6
5b 4 b3 , b3

Solution to Exercise 8.286 (p. 579) Solution to Exercise 8.288 (p. 579) Solution to Exercise 8.290 (p. 579) Solution to Exercise 8.292 (p. 579) Solution to Exercise 8.294 (p. 579)
3(b+5) b4 b2 (b+5) , b2 (b+5) 10(y+8) y+2 (y+2)(y+8) , (y+2)(y+8) 2(x5) 4(x+5) (x+5)(x5) , (x+5)(x5) 36 x 4x2 , 4x2

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Solution to Exercise 8.296 (p. 579) Solution to Exercise 8.298 (p. 579) Solution to Exercise 8.300 (p. 580) Solution to Exercise 8.302 (p. 580) Solution to Exercise 8.304 (p. 580) Solution to Exercise 8.306 (p. 580) Solution to Exercise 8.308 (p. 580) Solution to Exercise 8.310 (p. 580) Solution to Exercise 8.312 (p. 580)
(y 7) (y 3) y+2
2 3 5 b 2m 7 m8 , m8 6 5 x2 , x2 2 3 x5 , x5 2x(x+1) (x2)2 (x+1)(x2)(x+6) , (x+1)(x2)(x+6) (x+7)(x7) (x+3)(x3) (x+1)(x3)(x7) , (x+1)(x3)(x7) 4(b+1) (b+6)2 (b+1)(b1)(b+6) , (b+1)(b1)(b+6) (x+1)(x1) (x+4)(x3) (x1)(x+2)(x3) , (x1)(x+2)(x3) 10a2 2 a(a6) , a(a6)

Solution to Exercise 8.314 (p. 580) Solution to Exercise 8.316 (p. 583) Solution to Exercise 8.317 (p. 583) Solution to Exercise 8.318 (p. 583) Solution to Exercise 8.319 (p. 583) Solution to Exercise 8.320 (p. 583) Solution to Exercise 8.321 (p. 583) Solution to Exercise 8.322 (p. 583) Solution to Exercise 8.323 (p. 583) Solution to Exercise 8.324 (p. 583) Solution to Exercise 8.325 (p. 585) Solution to Exercise 8.326 (p. 585) Solution to Exercise 8.327 (p. 586) Solution to Exercise 8.328 (p. 586)
3x2 19x18 (x+3)(x3) 2a2 4a25 (a+2)(a+3) 8b2 7b (b+1)(b2) 9ax+5x 12a3 5x2 +x+3 (x4)(x2) 4a2 +2a+1 a(a6) 4x+7 (x+2)(x3) 4x2 +7 x(2x+3) 3x2 3x1 3x+10 3x+4y xy x y2

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Solution to Exercise 8.329 (p. 586) Solution to Exercise 8.330 (p. 586) Solution to Exercise 8.331 (p. 586) Solution to Exercise 8.332 (p. 586) Solution to Exercise 8.333 (p. 586) Solution to Exercise 8.334 (p. 586) Solution to Exercise 8.335 (p. 586) Solution to Exercise 8.336 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.338 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.340 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.342 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.344 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.346 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.348 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.350 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.352 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.354 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.356 (p. 587) Solution to Exercise 8.358 (p. 588) Solution to Exercise 8.360 (p. 588) Solution to Exercise 8.362 (p. 588) Solution to Exercise 8.364 (p. 588) Solution to Exercise 8.366 (p. 588) Solution to Exercise 8.368 (p. 588)
2x2 2x+9 (x5)(x+2) 2y(4y+13) (y+4)(y+3) 5(x2) (x6)(x1) 4a1 10a3 2(x+1) 3x2 7x8 x+2 y+9 y+8 8 b6 2b+3 b3 2x+4 5x 4a+11 a1 2y+12 y6 9n 2m 14y 5x 2 x 3 10 1 2 a2 a14 a+3 8x45 x6 2x x4 2x2 5x+8 3(x+4)(x1) 4b2 +12b+6 (b+3)2 (b+2)2 2a2 10a+26 (a2)(a1)(a4) 5y 2 +6y12 y(y+4)

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Solution to Exercise 8.370 (p. 588) Solution to Exercise 8.372 (p. 588) Solution to Exercise 8.374 (p. 588) Solution to Exercise 8.376 (p. 588) Solution to Exercise 8.378 (p. 588) Solution to Exercise 8.380 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.382 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.384 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.386 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.388 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.390 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.392 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.394 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.396 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.398 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.400 (p. 589) Solution to Exercise 8.402 (p. 590) Solution to Exercise 8.404 (p. 590) Solution to Exercise 8.406 (p. 590) Solution to Exercise 8.408 (p. 590) Solution to Exercise 8.410 (p. 590) Solution to Exercise 8.412 (p. 590) Solution to Exercise 8.414 (p. 590)
x22 y 14 z 32
2y13 5y4 2m m6 7a3 +35a2 +85a1 (a+7)(a+4) (y 2 +y+1) y+4 5x+31 x4 2x2 +x+2 x1 3x2 +2x4 x+1 2a+1 a1 3x13 x6 8x+50 x+6 14x4 9x3 2x2 +9x36 8x3 (x+3)(x3) x3 +2x2 +6x+18 4x4 (x2)(x+3) a3 8a2 18a1 a2 (a+3)(a1) (a+5)(a2) (a+2)(a3)(a6) 5x4 3x3 34x2 +34x60 (x2)(x+2)(x3)(x+3)(x+4) x+29 (x2)(x+2)(x+7) 2b2 +3b+29 (b3)(b+4)(b+5) 2(x2 +x+4) (x+2)(x2)(x+4) 7a9 (a+1)(a3) 2a2 4a+9 (a+4)(a1) y2 (y+1)(y+6) 6y (y1)(y4)

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Solution to Exercise 8.416 (p. 590)

Solution to Exercise 8.418 (p. 591)

(x + 3) (x 2) x = 10 a = 2 y=3 a=

Solution to Exercise 8.419 (p. 594) Solution to Exercise 8.420 (p. 594) Solution to Exercise 8.421 (p. 595) Solution to Exercise 8.422 (p. 596) Solution to Exercise 8.423 (p. 596)
This equation has no solution. is extraneous, so no solution.

1 3

Solution to Exercise 8.424 (p. 597)

x=6

x=1

is extraneous.

Solution to Exercise 8.426 (p. 597)

y = 12 x=7

Solution to Exercise 8.428 (p. 597) Solution to Exercise 8.430 (p. 597)
y = 9 a = 15

Solution to Exercise 8.432 (p. 597) Solution to Exercise 8.434 (p. 597)
b = 47 a = 4

Solution to Exercise 8.436 (p. 597) Solution to Exercise 8.438 (p. 597) Solution to Exercise 8.440 (p. 597)
m = 3 x=2 a=6
1 y = 2

Solution to Exercise 8.442 (p. 597) Solution to Exercise 8.444 (p. 597) Solution to Exercise 8.446 (p. 598)
9 b = 5

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Solution to Exercise 8.448 (p. 598)

x = 2 a=2

Solution to Exercise 8.450 (p. 598) Solution to Exercise 8.452 (p. 598)
No solution; 6 is an excluded value.

Solution to Exercise 8.454 (p. 598)

y = 12 b=8

Solution to Exercise 8.456 (p. 598) Solution to Exercise 8.458 (p. 598)
no solution

Solution to Exercise 8.460 (p. 598) Solution to Exercise 8.462 (p. 598)
y = 6, 1
No solution;

is an excluded value.

Solution to Exercise 8.464 (p. 598)

x = 4, 5 y = 4, 1 y = 4, 4 y = 6, 6

Solution to Exercise 8.466 (p. 598) Solution to Exercise 8.468 (p. 599) Solution to Exercise 8.470 (p. 599) Solution to Exercise 8.472 (p. 599)
a = 1 , 2 3

Solution to Exercise 8.474 (p. 599)

4 a = 1, 3 3

Solution to Exercise 8.476 (p. 599) Solution to Exercise 8.478 (p. 599)
a = 4, 1 5 n=
PV rt

x = 4 , 2 3

Solution to Exercise 8.480 (p. 599) Solution to Exercise 8.482 (p. 599)
W = r=
P 2 2

Solution to Exercise 8.484 (p. 599) Solution to Exercise 8.486 (p. 599)
Sy 2 = S2 =
AP Pt Sx 2 F

Solution to Exercise 8.488 (p. 599)

2K h

Solution to Exercise 8.490 (p. 600)

h2 =
y8 16x6

S1 or 2KhS1 h

Solution to Exercise 8.492 (p. 600) Solution to Exercise 8.494 (p. 600)
steepness

6V 3a2

Solution to Exercise 8.496 (p. 600)

2x2 5x+1 (x+1)(x3)

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Solution to Exercise 8.497 (p. 601)

The number added is 6.

Solution to Exercise 8.498 (p. 602)

There are two numbers:

Solution to Exercise 8.499 (p. 603) Solution to Exercise 8.500 (p. 604)
It will take 40 hr to ll the tank. Working together, A and B can pour the concrete walkway in

3 2 7, 3.

3 3 hr. 5

Solution to Exercise 8.501 (p. 605)

Person A, 4 hr to complete the task; person B, 8 hr complete the task.

Solution to Exercise 8.502 (p. 607)

length = 36 ft, width = 3 ft. The number added is 5. The number added is

Solution to Exercise 8.503 (p. 607) Solution to Exercise 8.505 (p. 608) Solution to Exercise 8.507 (p. 608) Solution to Exercise 8.509 (p. 608)
x = 1, 6 2
2 The number subtracted is

2.

17.

Solution to Exercise 8.511 (p. 608) Solution to Exercise 8.513 (p. 608)
1 3 13 hours

Solution to Exercise 8.515 (p. 608)

two minutes No.

Solution to Exercise 8.517 (p. 608) Solution to Exercise 8.519 (p. 609)
8 2 11 hours

x = 20

hours.

Solution to Exercise 8.521 (p. 609)

First person: 12 hours; second person: 4 hours

Solution to Exercise 8.523 (p. 609) Solution to Exercise 8.525 (p. 609)
width

16, 17

= 9 ft; = 9 inches;
15 4 ft (b)

length

= 21 ft = 12 inches;
(c) side 3

Solution to Exercise 8.527 (p. 609)

side 1 side 2

= 9 inches

Solution to Exercise 8.529 (p. 609)

(a) 1

Solution to Exercise 8.531 (p. 610)

11 13 hours

f=

p = 15 inches

q = 8 cm

Solution to Exercise 8.533 (p. 610)

30 hours

Solution to Exercise 8.535 (p. 610)

m=1
0

Solution to Exercise 8.537 (p. 610) Solution to Exercise 8.539 (p. 613)
12 5x

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Solution to Exercise 8.540 (p. 613) Solution to Exercise 8.541 (p. 613) Solution to Exercise 8.542 (p. 613) Solution to Exercise 8.543 (p. 613) Solution to Exercise 8.544 (p. 615) Solution to Exercise 8.545 (p. 615) Solution to Exercise 8.546 (p. 615) Solution to Exercise 8.547 (p. 615) Solution to Exercise 8.548 (p. 615) Solution to Exercise 8.549 (p. 615) Solution to Exercise 8.551 (p. 615) Solution to Exercise 8.553 (p. 616) Solution to Exercise 8.555 (p. 616)
x
a+c ac y1 y+1 5 3 x x2 m2 m3 x y(xy) 3x1 3x+1 12 5x x x2 m2 m3 x y(xy) 3x1 3x+1

Solution to Exercise 8.557 (p. 616) Solution to Exercise 8.559 (p. 616) Solution to Exercise 8.561 (p. 616) Solution to Exercise 8.563 (p. 616) Solution to Exercise 8.565 (p. 616) Solution to Exercise 8.567 (p. 616) Solution to Exercise 8.569 (p. 616) Solution to Exercise 8.571 (p. 617)
3x 4
4 a2 +4 y1 y+5 yx xy 3 x 3y 2 (2xy)2 2m1 m 2a+7 2a3

k1

Solution to Exercise 8.573 (p. 617) Solution to Exercise 8.575 (p. 617) Solution to Exercise 8.577 (p. 617) Solution to Exercise 8.579 (p. 617)
9x2 + 24x + 16
c2 (V1 +V2 ) c2 +V1 V2 (x2)(x+1) (x1)(x+2)

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Solution to Exercise 8.581 (p. 617)

x=7

Solution to Exercise 8.583 (p. 618)

2x + 1 3x + 4 +

Solution to Exercise 8.584 (p. 618) Solution to Exercise 8.585 (p. 619)
a + 3b + 2xy 1
10 x

1 x

4 x2

Solution to Exercise 8.586 (p. 619) Solution to Exercise 8.587 (p. 619)
2m2 n2 3mn3 + 4n
7 x1

2 a

Solution to Exercise 8.588 (p. 623)

1+

Solution to Exercise 8.589 (p. 623)

x1+

Solution to Exercise 8.590 (p. 623)

x2 7x + 55 x3+ x2+

8 x+3

Solution to Exercise 8.591 (p. 623) Solution to Exercise 8.592 (p. 624) Solution to Exercise 8.593 (p. 624) Solution to Exercise 8.594 (p. 624)
x2 + 2x + 6 + 4x + 12 +
35 x3 14 x2 1 x+2 14x14 x2 +4x5

442 x+8

=x3+

14 x+5

Solution to Exercise 8.595 (p. 624)

3x2 2x + 3 3a + 6

Solution to Exercise 8.596 (p. 624) Solution to Exercise 8.598 (p. 625)
2y + 1

10 2x+3

Solution to Exercise 8.600 (p. 625) Solution to Exercise 8.602 (p. 625)
3a + 1 x (x 2)

Solution to Exercise 8.604 (p. 625) Solution to Exercise 8.606 (p. 625)
ab + 4a + 6b 10 x2 y 2 + 3xy 4
1 2 4y

3x2 + x + 4

Solution to Exercise 8.608 (p. 625)

+ 1y + 2
3 4

Solution to Exercise 8.610 (p. 625) Solution to Exercise 8.612 (p. 625) Solution to Exercise 8.614 (p. 625) Solution to Exercise 8.616 (p. 625)
1+
8 x2 2b2 3b3 c+4c a2 c 8x2 10x3 +12x4 12x4 10x3 +8x2 or 3a3 3a3

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Solution to Exercise 8.618 (p. 625)

x3+

Solution to Exercise 8.620 (p. 626)

x2+

10 x+2 5 x+1 1 x+1

Solution to Exercise 8.622 (p. 626)

x1 y2+

Solution to Exercise 8.624 (p. 626) Solution to Exercise 8.626 (p. 626)
x2 x + 1 x2 + x + 1
8 y+2 2 x+1

Solution to Exercise 8.628 (p. 626) Solution to Exercise 8.630 (p. 626)
x2 + 5x + 11 + a2 + a + 2 +
20 x2

Solution to Exercise 8.632 (p. 626)

8 a1 8 y+2

Solution to Exercise 8.634 (p. 626)

y2 + y 2 + x2

Solution to Exercise 8.636 (p. 626) Solution to Exercise 8.638 (p. 626)
1+ 2+ x+
1 x+1 11 y4

Solution to Exercise 8.640 (p. 626) Solution to Exercise 8.642 (p. 627) Solution to Exercise 8.644 (p. 627)
2x
4 2x1 1 3x+4

Solution to Exercise 8.646 (p. 627)

2x2 + 3x
2 2x1 1 x1

Solution to Exercise 8.648 (p. 627)

4x3 + 2x 3+
2 y 2 +y+1

Solution to Exercise 8.650 (p. 627) Solution to Exercise 8.652 (p. 627)
4z 5 + 4z 4 + 2z 3 + 7z 2 + 12z + 11 + x4
1 2x+5 33 2z3

Solution to Exercise 8.654 (p. 627) Solution to Exercise 8.656 (p. 627) Solution to Exercise 8.658 (p. 627) Solution to Exercise 8.660 (p. 627) Solution to Exercise 8.661 (p. 629)
x = 4 x=
5 2 x5 4 x+4 2(x3) 1 2

x=

Solution to Exercise 8.663 (p. 629) Solution to Exercise 8.665 (p. 629)
m = 0, 1

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Solution to Exercise 8.667 (p. 629)

s = 8, 7 , 0 4 y = 1, 5 6 2

Solution to Exercise 8.669 (p. 630) Solution to Exercise 8.671 (p. 630)
(4 5) = 20, 4 (5) = 20

Solution to Exercise 8.673 (p. 630)

(7 10) = 70, 7 (10) = 70 6a

Solution to Exercise 8.675 (p. 630) Solution to Exercise 8.677 (p. 630)
9

Solution to Exercise 8.679 (p. 630)

5m + 1
2 x+4

Solution to Exercise 8.681 (p. 630) Solution to Exercise 8.683 (p. 630) Solution to Exercise 8.685 (p. 630) Solution to Exercise 8.687 (p. 631) Solution to Exercise 8.689 (p. 631) Solution to Exercise 8.691 (p. 631)
3yz 10
x+6 x2 y4 y1 3a2 (a2 2) a2 7 5 y4 3a+4 a(5a+6) m+5 m(2m+3)

Solution to Exercise 8.693 (p. 631) Solution to Exercise 8.695 (p. 631) Solution to Exercise 8.697 (p. 631) Solution to Exercise 8.699 (p. 631)
a (a 2)
6a+1 5a+2 1 6x 3r+2 r2

Solution to Exercise 8.701 (p. 631) Solution to Exercise 8.703 (p. 632) Solution to Exercise 8.705 (p. 632) Solution to Exercise 8.707 (p. 632)
x+7 x1

Solution to Exercise 8.709 (p. 632) Solution to Exercise 8.711 (p. 632) Solution to Exercise 8.713 (p. 632) Solution to Exercise 8.715 (p. 632)
y 2 7y23 (y+4)(y+1) 2a(6a13) (a+6)(a8) 13y5 8y+1 7a 3a1

20mr 2m2 1

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Solution to Exercise 8.717 (p. 632) Solution to Exercise 8.719 (p. 632) Solution to Exercise 8.721 (p. 632) Solution to Exercise 8.723 (p. 632) Solution to Exercise 8.725 (p. 633) Solution to Exercise 8.727 (p. 633) Solution to Exercise 8.729 (p. 633) Solution to Exercise 8.731 (p. 633) Solution to Exercise 8.733 (p. 633) Solution to Exercise 8.735 (p. 633) Solution to Exercise 8.737 (p. 633)
a=4
13x3 39x2 +51x100 (2x+3)(x7)(5x2) 5x3 26x2 192x105 (x2 2x35)(x+1)(x+2) (y+2) (y+3)(y+7) 7x2 20x+1 (x4) (x+4)(x4) (x2)(x6) 16a2 18a17 2(4a1)(4a+1)(2a1) 3r(3r+7) (r1)(r2)(r+9) 2(8a2 a+1) (2a+1)(4a3)

(r + 3) (r + 4)

(x 7) (x + 1)

Solution to Exercise 8.739 (p. 633)

y = 2 a=1

Solution to Exercise 8.741 (p. 633) Solution to Exercise 8.743 (p. 633)
No solution;

Solution to Exercise 8.745 (p. 634)

No solution;

m=8 b=7

is excluded.

Solution to Exercise 8.747 (p. 634)

t=
AP Pr 2mnQs Q

is excluded.

Solution to Exercise 8.749 (p. 634)

t=
2

Solution to Exercise 8.751 (p. 634) Solution to Exercise 8.753 (p. 634)
No rational solution.

Solution to Exercise 8.755 (p. 634)

3 15 hrs 16
24 hrs

Solution to Exercise 8.757 (p. 634) Solution to Exercise 8.759 (p. 634) Solution to Exercise 8.761 (p. 635)
a+6
(a) 176 units of pressure; (b)

5 4 units of length

Solution to Exercise 8.763 (p. 635)

x2 + 2x + 4

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Solution to Exercise 8.765 (p. 635)

m3 + 4m2 1 a2 + 6a 2

Solution to Exercise 8.767 (p. 635) Solution to Exercise 8.769 (p. 635)
y 2 3y + 11 y6 + 3
8 a9 44 y+4

Solution to Exercise 8.771 (p. 635) Solution to Exercise 8.773 (p. 635)
x2 x + 1

Solution to Exercise 8.775 (p. 635)

y5 + 3

Solution to Exercise 8.776 (p. 636)

a = 3, 8 3

Solution to Exercise 8.777 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.778 (p. 636)
2x 5

Solution to Exercise 8.779 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.780 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.781 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.782 (p. 636)
(x 3) (x + 2)
4x+3 2x+7 x+4 x5

5x5 (x 3) (x + 5)

Solution to Exercise 8.783 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.784 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.785 (p. 636)
9abx
a+5 a+6

(a + 2) (a 2) (a + 3) (a 4)

Solution to Exercise 8.786 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.787 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.788 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.789 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.790 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.791 (p. 636) Solution to Exercise 8.792 (p. 636)
x = 2
7y 2 +15y+63 (4y1)(2y+3)(y+6) 5m+1 2 8x4 (x+1) 3(x1) 62x+19 (2x+7)(6x1) 2(y 2 22) (y8)(y3)(y+6) (y+3)(y+8) (y+1)(y3)

Solution to Exercise 8.793 (p. 637)

No solution; 7

Solution to Exercise 8.794 (p. 637)

m=4

is excluded.

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Solution to Exercise 8.795 (p. 637)

12 hours

Solution to Exercise 8.796 (p. 637)

8 ft by 14 ft

Solution to Exercise 8.797 (p. 637) Solution to Exercise 8.798 (p. 637) Solution to Exercise 8.799 (p. 637)
x2 + 4x 3
x6 x+5 4x3 4x+3

Solution to Exercise 8.800 (p. 637)

2x2 + 4x + 13 +
25 x2

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Chapter 9
Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations

9.1 Objectives1
After completing this chapter, you should

Square Root Expressions (Section 9.2)

understand the concept of square root be able to distinguish between the principal and secondary square roots of a number be able to relate square roots and meaningful expressions and to simplify a square root expression

Simplifying Square Root Expressions (Section 9.3)

be able to identify a perfect square be familiar with the product and quotient properties of square roots be able to simplify square roots involving and not involving fractions

Multiplication of Square Root Expressions (Section 9.4)

be able to use the product property of square roots to multiply square roots

Division of Square Root Expressions (Section 9.5)

be able to use the division property of square roots, the method of rationalizing the denominator, and conjugates to divide square roots

Addition and Subtraction of Square Root Expressions (Section 9.6)

understand the process used in adding and subtracting square roots be able to add and subtract square roote

Square Root Equations with Applications (Section 9.7)

be able to recognize square root equations and extraneous solutions be able to solve square root equations

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9.2 Square Root Expressions 2

9.2.1 Overview

Square Roots Principal and Secondary Square Roots Meaningful Expressions Simplifying Square Roots

9.2.2 Square Roots

When we studied exponents in Section Section 2.5, we noted that

42 = 16 and (4) = 16. We can see that 16 is the square of both 4 and 4. Since 16 comes from squaring 4 or 4, 4 and 4 are called the square roots of 16. Thus 16 has two square roots, 4 and 4. Notice that these two square roots are opposites of each other.
We can say that

Square Root

The square root of a positive number

is a number such that when it is squared the number

results.

Every positive number has two square roots, one positive square root and one negative square root. Furthermore, the two square roots of a positive number are opposites of each other. The square root of 0 is 0.

9.2.3 Sample Set A

Example 9.1
The two square roots of 49 are 7 and

since

72 = 49

and

(7) = 49
7 7 49 64 are 8 and 8 since 7 2 8

Example 9.2
The two square roots of

7 2 8

7 8

7 8

49 64

and

7 8

7 8

49 64

9.2.4 Practice Set A

Name both square roots of each of the following numbers.

Exercise 9.1
36

(Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.)

Exercise 9.2
25

Exercise 9.3
100

Exercise 9.4
64

Exercise 9.5
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Exercise 9.6 Exercise 9.7 Exercise 9.8

0.1
9 16 1 4

(Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.)

Exercise 9.9
0.09

9.2.5 Principal and Secondary Square Roots

There is a notation for distinguishing the positive square root of a number

from the negative square root

Principal Square Root:

If

of

x. x

is a positive real number, then represents the positive square root of

principal square root of the number. Secondary Square Root: x

x x

x.

The positive square root of a number is called the

secondary square root of the number.

represents the negative square root of

x.

The negative square root of a number is called the

Radical Sign, Radicand, and Radical

In the expression

indicates the secondary square root of

x.

x,

is called a

radical sign.

is called the

radicand. radical.
, is a grouping symbol that species

is called a

The horizontal bar that appears attached to the radical sign, the radicand. Because

and

are the two square root of

x, ( x) ( x) = x

( x) ( x) = x

and

9.2.6 Sample Set B

Write the principal and secondary square roots of each number.

Example 9.3
9.
Principal square root is

Secondary square root is

9 = 3. 9 = 3.

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Example 9.4
15.
Principal square root is

Secondary square root is

15. 15.

Example 9.5
Use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation for the two square roots of 34. Round to two decimal places. On the Calculater Type Press Display reads: Round to 5.83. Notice that the square root symbol on the calculator is calculator will produce only the positive square root. ourselves. . This means, of course, that a

34

5.8309519

We must supply the negative square root

34 5.83

and

34 5.83

Note: The symbol

means "approximately equal to."

Example 9.6
The number Since Since

50

is between what two whole numbers?

72 = 49, 82 = 64, 50 < 8 50

49 = 7. 64 = 8.
Thus,

7<

Thus,

is a number between 7 and 8.

9.2.7 Practice Set B

Write the principal and secondary square roots of each number.

Exercise 9.10
100

(Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.)

Exercise 9.11
121

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Exercise 9.12
35

(Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.)

Exercise 9.13
decimal places.

Use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation for the two square roots of 35. Round to two

9.2.8 Meaningful Expressions

Since we know that the square of any real number is a positive number or zero, we can see that expressions such as

16.
zero).

For

16 do not describe real numbers. There is no real number that can be squared that will produce x to be a real number, we must have x 0. In our study of algebra, we will assume that all

variables and all expressions in radicands represent nonnegative numbers (numbers greater than or equal to

9.2.9 Sample Set C

Write the proper restrictions that must be placed on the variable so that each expression represents a real number.

Example 9.7
For

x3

to be a real number, we must have

x30

or

x3

Example 9.8
For

2m + 7

to be a real number, we must have

2m + 7 0

or

2m 7

or

7 2

9.2.10 Practice Set C

Write the proper restrictions that must be placed on the variable so that each expression represents a real number.

Exercise 9.14
x+5 y8

(Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.)

Exercise 9.15 Exercise 9.16

3a + 2

Exercise 9.17
5m 6

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9.2.11 Simplifying Square Roots

When variables occur in the radicand, we can often simplify the expression by removing the radical sign. We can do so by keeping in mind that the radicand is the square of some other expression. We can simplify a radical by seeking an expression whose square is the radicand. The following observations will help us nd the square root of a variable quantity.

Example 9.9
Since

x3

= x3

= x6 , x3

is a square root of

x6 .

Also

Example 9.10
Since

x4

= x42 = x8 , x4

is a square root of

x8 .

Also

Example 9.11
Since

x6

= x62 = x12 , x6

is a square root of

x12 .

Also

These examples suggest the following rule: If a variable has an even exponent, its square root can be found by dividing that exponent by 2. The examples of Sample Set B illustrate the use of this rule.

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9.2.12 Sample Set D

Simplify each expression by removing the radical sign. Assume each variable is nonnegative.

Example 9.12
a2 . a2 = a
We seek an expression whose square is a Notice that 2

. Since (a) = a2 ,

2 = 1.

Example 9.13
y8 . y8 = y4
We seek an expression whose square is y Notice that 8

. Since y 4

= y8 ,

2 = 4.
2 6

Example 9.14
25m2 n6 . 25m2 n6 = 5mn3
4
We seek an expression whose square is 25m Notice that 2

n . Since 5mn3

= 25m2 n6 ,

2 = 1 and 6 2 = 3.
We seek an expression whose square is 121a

Example 9.15
121a10 (b 1) . 11a5 (b 1)
2 2 10

(b 1) . Since

=
4 4

121a10 (b 1) , 11a5 (b 1)
2 2
Notice that 10

121a10 (b 1)
Then,

= =

121a10 (b 1)

11a5 (b 1)

2 = 5 and 4 2 = 2.

9.2.13 Practice Set D

Simplify each expression by removing the radical sign. Assume each variable is nonnegative.

Exercise 9.18
y8

(Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.)

Exercise 9.19
16a4

Exercise 9.20
49x4 y 6

Exercise 9.21
100x8 y 12 z 2 36(a + 5) 225w4 (z 2 0.25y 6 z 14
4

Exercise 9.22 Exercise 9.23

1)
2

(Solution on p. 713.)

Exercise 9.24 Exercise 9.25

x2n , x4n ,
where where

(Solution on p. 713.) (Solution on p. 713.)

is a natural number.

n n

Exercise 9.26

(Solution on p. 714.)
is a natural number.

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9.2.14 Exercises
Exercise 9.27
How many square roots does every positive real number have?

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.28
The symbol represents which square root of a number?

Exercise 9.29
The symbol  represents which square root of a number? For the following problems, nd the two square roots of the given number.

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.30
64

Exercise 9.31
81

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.32
25

Exercise 9.33
121

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.34
144

Exercise 9.35
225

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.36
10,000

Exercise 9.37 Exercise 9.38 Exercise 9.39 Exercise 9.40 Exercise 9.41
0.04
121 225 25 36 1 49 1 16

(Solution on p. 714.)

(Solution on p. 714.)

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.42
0.16

Exercise 9.43
1.21
write "not a real number."

(Solution on p. 714.)

For the following problems, evaluate each expression. If the expression does not represent a real number,

Exercise 9.44
49 64

Exercise 9.45 Exercise 9.46

36

(Solution on p. 714.)

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Exercise 9.47
100 169
36 81 121 169

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.48 Exercise 9.49 Exercise 9.50 Exercise 9.51

225 36
(Solution on p. 714.) (Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.52 Exercise 9.53

1
(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.54
5

Exercise 9.55
9

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.56
0.81
For the following problems, write the proper restrictions that must be placed on the variable so that the expression represents a real number.

Exercise 9.57
y + 10 x+4

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.58 Exercise 9.59

a 16
(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.60
h 11 2k 1

Exercise 9.61 Exercise 9.62

7x + 8

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.63
2x 8

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.64
5y + 15
For the following problems, simplify each expression by removing the radical sign.

Exercise 9.65
m6

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.66
k 10

Exercise 9.67 a8

(Solution on p. 714.)

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Exercise 9.68
h16

Exercise 9.69
x4 y 10

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.70
a6 b20 a 4 b6

Exercise 9.71 Exercise 9.72

x8 y 14

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.73
81a2 b2

(Solution on p. 714.)

Exercise 9.74
49x6 y 4

Exercise 9.75 100m8 n2 Exercise 9.76

225p14 r16

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.77
36x22 y 44

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.78
169w4 z 6 (m 1)
2

Exercise 9.79
25x12 (y 1)
4

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.80
64a10 (a + 4)
14

Exercise 9.81
9m6 n4 (m + n)
18

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.82 Exercise 9.83

2

25m26 n42 r66 s84

(Solution on p. 715.)
4

(f 2) (g + 6)

Exercise 9.84
(2c 3) + (5c + 1)
6 2

Exercise 9.85
64r4 s22

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.86
121a6 (a 4)
2 8

Exercise 9.87
(w + 6)

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.88
4a2 b2 (c2 + 8)
2

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Exercise 9.89
1.21h4 k 4

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.90
2.25m6 p6

Exercise 9.91

169a2 b4 c6 196x4 y 6 z 8 81y 4 (z1)2 225x8 z 4 w6

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.92

9.2.15 Exercised for Review

Exercise 9.93 x2 x1 (Section 8.4) Find the quotient. 4x21 2x+1 . 1 Exercise 9.94 1 3 (Section 8.6) Find the sum. x+1 + x+1 + x22 . 1 Exercise 9.95 1 3 3 (Section 8.7) Solve the equation, if possible: x2 = x2 x2 x+1 . Exercise 9.96 3 2 (Section 8.10) Perform the division: 15x 5x +10x . 5x Exercise 9.97 3 2 +13x21 . (Section 8.10) Perform the division: x 5xx3
(Solution on p. 715.)

(Solution on p. 715.)

(Solution on p. 715.)

9.3 Simplifying Square Root Expressions

9.3.1 Overview

Perfect Squares The Product Property of Square Roots The Quotient Property of Square Roots Square Roots Not Involving Fractions Square Roots Involving Fractions

To begin our study of the process of simplifying a square root expression, we must note three facts: one fact concerning perfect squares and two concerning properties of square roots.

9.3.2 Perfect Squares

Perfect Squares
Real numbers that are squares of rational numbers are called examples of perfect squares since is

perfect squares.

The numbers 25 and

not a perfect square since

6,

1 25 = 52 and 1 = 2 , and 5 and 1 are 2 2 4 2= 2 and 2 is not a rational number.

1 4 are

rational numbers. The number 2

Although we will not make a detailed study of irrational numbers, we will make the following observation: Any indicated square root whose radicand is not a perfect square is an irrational number. The numbers

15, and

3 4 are each irrational since each radicand

6, 15,

3 4

is not a perfect square.

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9.3.3 The Product Property of Square Roots

Notice that

9 4 = 36 = 6 and 9 4=3 2 6 = 9 4 and 9 4 Since both

equal 6, it must be that

The Product Property

This suggests that in

9 4=

9 4

xy = general, if x

x y and y are

positive real numbers,

xy =

x y

The square root of the product is the product of the square roots.

9.3.4 The Quotient Property of Square Roots

We can suggest a similar rule for quotients. Notice that

36 4 = 36 = 6 2 4

9=3

and

=3

Since both

36 36 equal 3, it must be that 4 and 4

36 4

36 4 x y

The Quotient Property

x y

= x

x y
and

This suggests that in general, if

are positive real numbers,

x , y

y=0

The square root of the quotient is the quotient of the square roots.

CAUTION

It is extremely important to remember that

x+y =

x+

or

For example, notice that

xy = x y 16 + 9 = 25 = 5, but 16 + 9 = 4 + 3 = 7.

We shall study the process of simplifying a square root expression by distinguishing between two types of square roots: square roots not involving a fraction and square roots involving a fraction.

9.3.5 Square Roots Not Involving Fractions

A square root that does not involve fractions is in radicand. The square roots a perfect square. The square roots square.

simplied form

if there are no perfect square in the

x, ab, 5mn,

2 (a + 5)
are

are in simplied form since none of the radicands contains in simplied form since each radicand contains a perfect

x2 , a3 = a2 a

not

SIMPLIFYING SQUARE ROOTS WITHOUT FRACTIONS

To simplify a square root expression that does not involve a fraction, we can use the following two rules:

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1. If a factor of the radicand contains a variable with an dividing the exponent by 2. 2. If a factor of the radicand contains a variable with an

even odd

exponent, the square root is obtained by exponent, the square root is obtained by

rst factoring the variable factor into two factors so that one has an even exponent and the other has an exponent of 1, then using the product property of square roots.

9.3.6 Sample Set A

Simplify each square root.

Example 9.16
a4 .
The exponent is even:

4 2

= 2.

The exponent on the square root is 2.

a4 = a2 a6 b10 .
Both exponents are even:

Example 9.17
The exponent on the square root if

6 2

=3

and

b10

10 2

= 5.

The exponent on the square root of

a6

is 3.

is 5.

a6 b10 = a3 b5 y5 .
The exponent is odd:

Example 9.18
y5 = y4 y = = = = =

y 5 = y 4 y.

Then

y4 y = y2 y 62 a6 ab10 bc20 a7 = a6 a, b11 = b10 b

by the commutative property of multiplication. by the product property of square roots.

Example 9.19
36a7 b11 c20

62 a6 b10 c20 ab 62 a6 b10 c20 ab 6a3 b5 c10 ab

Example 9.20
49x8 y 3 (a 1)
6

= = =

72 x8 y 2 y(a 1) 6 72 x8 y 2 (a 1) y 3 7x4 y(a 1) y 52 3 = 5 3

Example 9.21
75 = 25 3 =

52 3 =

9.3.7 Practice Set A

Simplify each square root.

Exercise 9.98
m8

(Solution on p. 715.) (Solution on p. 715.) (Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.99
h14 k 22

Exercise 9.100
81a12 b6 c38

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Exercise 9.101
144x4 y 80 (b + 5)
16

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.102
w5

(Solution on p. 715.) (Solution on p. 715.) (Solution on p. 715.) (Solution on p. 715.)

15

Exercise 9.103
w7 z 3 k 13

Exercise 9.104
27a3 b4 c5 d6

Exercise 9.105
180m4 n15 (a 12)

9.3.8 Square Roots Involving Fractions

A square root expression is in simplied form if there are 1. no perfect squares in the radicand, 2. no fractions in the radicand, or 3. 3. no square root expressions in the denominator. The square root expressions The square root expressions

5a, 4
3x 8 ,

not SIMPLIFYING SQUARE ROOTS WITH FRACTIONS

To simplify the square root expression

2 3xy n , and 11m 2x2 a4 are in simplied form. 5 2y 4a4 b3 are in simplied form. 5 , and 3x

x y,

1. Write the expression as

x y using the rule

x y y y.

x . y

2. Multiply the fraction by 1 in the form of 3. Simplify the remaining fraction,

xy y .

Rationalizing the Denominator

The process involved in step 2 is called

rationalizing the denominator.

y y = y.

This process removes square root

expressions from the denominator using the fact that

9.3.9 Sample Set B

Simplify each square root.

Example 9.22
3 9 9 = = 25 5 25

Example 9.23
3 3 3 5 15 = = = 5 5 5 5 5

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Example 9.24
9 9 9 8 3 8 3 42 3 4 2 32 2 3 2 = = = = = = = 8 8 8 8 8 4 8 8 8

Example 9.25
k k k k k2 k2 k m k m k m k m = = = = = = = = = m3 mm m2 m m m m m m m m m3 m3 m2 m m2 m

Example 9.26
x2 8x + 16 = = (x 4) x4
2

9.3.10 Practice Set B

Simplify each square root.

Exercise 9.106
81 25

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.107
2 7

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.108
4 5

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.109
10 4

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.110
9 4

(Solution on p. 715.)

Exercise 9.111
a3 6

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.112
y4 x3

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.113
32a5 b7

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.114
(x + 9)
2

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.115
x2 + 14x + 49

(Solution on p. 716.)

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9.3.11 Exercises
For the following problems, simplify each of the radical expressions.

Exercise 9.116
8b2

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.117 20a2 Exercise 9.118

24x4
(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.119
27y 6

Exercise 9.120
a5

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.121
m7

Exercise 9.122
x11

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.123
y 17

Exercise 9.124
36n9

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.125
49x13

Exercise 9.126
100x5 y 11

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.127
64a7 b3

Exercise 9.128
5 16m6 n7 8 9a4 b11 3 16x3 8

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.129 Exercise 9.130 Exercise 9.131

25y 3
(Solution on p. 716.) (Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.132
12a4

Exercise 9.133
32m8 32x7

Exercise 9.134 Exercise 9.135

12y 13

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.136
50a3 b9

(Solution on p. 716.)

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Exercise 9.137
48p11 q 5

Exercise 9.138
4 18a5 b17 8

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.139
108x21 y 3
(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.140
4 75a4 b6 6

Exercise 9.141
72x2 y 4 z 10
(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.142
b12

Exercise 9.143
c18

Exercise 9.144
a2 b2 c2

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.145
4x2 y 2 z 2

Exercise 9.146
9a2 b3

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.147
16x4 y 5
(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.148
m6 n8 p12 q 20

Exercise 9.149
r2

Exercise 9.150
p2

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.151
1 4

Exercise 9.152
1 16

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.153
4 25

Exercise 9.154
9 49

(Solution on p. 716.)

Exercise 9.155 Exercise 9.156 Exercise 9.157

5 6 232 3 5 8 3

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.158
2 7

(Solution on p. 717.)

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Exercise 9.159
3 10

Exercise 9.160
4 3

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.161

2 5

Exercise 9.162
3 10 16a2 5

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.163 Exercise 9.164

24a5 7

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.165
72x2 y 3 5

Exercise 9.166
2 a

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.167
5 b

Exercise 9.168
6 x3

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.169
12 y5

Exercise 9.170
49x2 y 5 z 9 25a3 b11

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.171
27x6 y 15 33 x3 y 5

Exercise 9.172
(b + 2)
4

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.173
(a 7)
8

Exercise 9.174
(x + 2)
6

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.175
(x + 2) (x + 1)
2 2

Exercise 9.176
(a 3) (a 1)
4 2

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.177
(b + 7) (b 7)
8 6

Exercise 9.178 a2 10a + 25

(Solution on p. 717.)

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Exercise 9.179
b2 + 6b + 9

Exercise 9.180
(a2 2a + 1)
4

(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.181
(x2 + 2x + 1)
12

9.3.12 Exercises For Review

Exercise 9.182 (Section 5.7) Solve the inequality 3 (a + 2) 2 (3a + 4) Exercise 9.183 (Section 7.2) Graph the inequality 6x 5 (x + 1) 6. Exercise 9.184 (Section 7.5) Supply
(Solution on p. 717.)

(Solution on p. 717.)
the missing words. When looking at a graph from left-to-right, lines with

_______ slope rise, while lines with __________ slope fall.

Exercise 9.185 (Section 8.9) Simplify the complex fraction Exercise 9.186 (Section 9.2) Simplify 121x4 w6 z 8

1 5+ x 1 5 x

.
(Solution on p. 717.)

by removing the radical sign.

9.4 Multiplication of Square Root Expressions 4

9.4.1 Overview

The Product Property of Square Roots Multiplication Rule for Square Root Expressions

9.4.2 The Product Property of Square Roots

In our work with simplifying square root expressions, we noted that

xy =

x y

Since this is an equation, we may write it as

x y = xy
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To multiply two square root expressions, we use the product property of square roots.

The Product Property

x y = xy

x y = xy

The product of the square roots is the square root of the product. In practice, it is usually easier to simplify the square root expressions before actually performing the multiplication. To see this, consider the following product:

8 48
We can multiply these square roots in

either of two ways:

Example 9.27
Simplify then multiply.

4 2 16 3 = 2 2

4 3 =24 23=8 6

Example 9.28
Multiply then simplify.

8 48 = 8 48 = 384 = 64 6 = 8 6
Notice that in the second method, the expanded term (the third expression, into a perfect square and some other number.

384) may be dicult to factor

9.4.3 Multiplication Rule for Square Root Expressions

The preceding example suggests that the following rule for multiplying two square root expressions.

Rule for Multiplying Square Root Expressions

2. Perform the multiplecation. 3. Simplify, if necessary.

1. Simplify each square root expression, if necessary.

9.4.4 Sample Set A

Find each of the following products.

Example 9.29
3 6 = 3 6 = 18 = 9 2 = 3 2

Example 9.30
8 2=2 2 2=2 22=2 4=22=4

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This product might be easier if we were to multiply rst and then simplify.

8 2 = 8 2 = 16 = 4

Example 9.31
20 7 = 4 5 7 = 2 5 7 = 2 35

Example 9.32
5a3 27a5 = a 5a 3a2 3a 3a3 15a2 = 3a3 a 15 = 3a4 15 =

Example 9.33
(x + 2)
7

x1=

6 (x + 2) (x + 2) x 1

= = =

(x + 2) (x + 2) (x +

3 3

(x + 2) x 1 (x + 2) (x 1) +x2

or

3 2) x2

Example 9.34

Example 9.35

Example 9.36

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9.4.5 Practice Set A

Find each of the following products.

Exercise 9.187
5 6

(Solution on p. 717.) (Solution on p. 717.) (Solution on p. 717.) (Solution on p. 717.) (Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.188 32 2 Exercise 9.189

x+4 x+3

Exercise 9.190
8m5 n 20m2 n 9(k
3 6) k 2

Exercise 9.191
12k + 36

Exercise 9.192 3 2+ 5 Exercise 9.193

2a 5a 8a3

(Solution on p. 717.) (Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.194
32m5 n8 2mn2

(Solution on p. 717.)

10n7

9.4.6 Exercises
Exercise 9.195 2 10 Exercise 9.196
3 15 7 8
(Solution on p. 717.)

Exercise 9.197 Exercise 9.198

20 3

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.199
32 27 45 50 5 5 7 7 8 8

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.200 Exercise 9.201 Exercise 9.202 Exercise 9.203 Exercise 9.204
15 15
(Solution on p. 718.) (Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.205 48 27

(Solution on p. 718.)

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Exercise 9.206
80 20 5 m 7 a

Exercise 9.207 Exercise 9.208 Exercise 9.209

6 m

(Solution on p. 718.)

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.210
10 h 20 a

Exercise 9.211 Exercise 9.212

48 x

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.213 75 y Exercise 9.214

200 m a a

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.215 Exercise 9.216

x x

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.217
y y

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.218
h h 3 3 6 6

Exercise 9.219 Exercise 9.220 Exercise 9.221

k k

(Solution on p. 718.)

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.222
m m

Exercise 9.223
m2 m

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.224 a2 a Exercise 9.225

x3 x
(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.226
y3 y y4

Exercise 9.227
y

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.228
k k6

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Exercise 9.229
a3 a5

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.230
x3 x7 x9 x3 y7 y3

Exercise 9.231 Exercise 9.232

y9

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.233
y4

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.234
x8 x5

Exercise 9.235
x+2 x3 a6 a+1 y+3 y2

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.236 Exercise 9.237 Exercise 9.238

h+1 h1 x+9 y3
(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.239
(x + 9) (y 3)
2

(Solution on p. 718.)

Exercise 9.240
5

Exercise 9.241 3a2 15a3 Exercise 9.242 2m4 n3 14m5 n Exercise 9.243
12(p q)
3

(Solution on p. 718.)

(Solution on p. 718.)
5

3(p q)
4

Exercise 9.244
15a2 (b + 4) 21a3 (b + 4)
5

Exercise 9.245 125m5 n4 r8 8m6 r Exercise 9.246

7(2k 1) (k + 1)
11 3

(Solution on p. 718.)

14(2k 1)

10

Exercise 9.247
y3 y5 y2

(Solution on p. 719.)

Exercise 9.248
x6 x2 x9

Exercise 9.249
2a4 5a3 2a7 xn xn

(Solution on p. 719.)

Exercise 9.250

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Exercise 9.251
y2 n y4 n

(Solution on p. 719.)

Exercise 9.252
a2n+5 a3

Exercise 9.253 Exercise 9.254

75(a 2)
7

(Solution on p. 719.)

2m3n+1 10mn+3 48a 96

(Solution on p. 719.)

Exercise 9.255 2 8+ 6 Exercise 9.256

5 3 3+ 7

Exercise 9.257
x+ 2

(Solution on p. 719.)

Exercise 9.258
11 8 y+ 3

Exercise 9.259
a 3a

(Solution on p. 719.)

Exercise 9.260
x y 8a5 x3 y5

2x4
(Solution on p. 719.)

Exercise 9.261
+ 3y 3 6a11

Exercise 9.262
2a

Exercise 9.263
12m3 5x y 6m7

(Solution on p. 719.)

3m

Exercise 9.264 4 3

8xy 5 7x

9.4.7 Exercises for Review

Exercise 9.265 (Solution on p. 719.) (Section 6.6) Factor a4 y 4 25w2 . Exercise 9.266 (Section 7.5) Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (5, 4) and (3, 4) . Exercise 9.267 (Solution on p. 719.) (Section 8.4) Perform the indicated operations:
15x2 20x 8x + 12 5x2 + 15x 2 2 6x2 + x 12 x 2x 15 x 25

Exercise 9.268 (Section 9.2) Simplify

x4 y 2 z 6

by removing the radical sign.

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Exercise 9.269 (Section 9.3) Simplify

(Solution on p. 719.)

12x3 y 5 z 8 .

9.5 Division of Square Root Expressions5

9.5.1 Overview

The Division Property of Square Roots Rationalizing the Denominator Conjugates and Rationalizing the Denominator

9.5.2 The Division Property of Square Roots

In our work with simplifying square root expressions, we noted that

x x = y y

Since this is an equation, we may write it as

x = y

x y

To divide two square root expressions, we use the division property of square roots.

The Division Property

x y

x y

x = y

x y

The quotient of the square roots is the square root of the quotient.

9.5.3 Rationalizing the Denominator

As we can see by observing the right side of the equation governing the division of square roots, the process may produce a fraction in the radicand. This means, of course, that the square root expression is not in simplied form. It is sometimes more useful to rationalize the denominator of a square root expression before actually performing the division.

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9.5.4 Sample Set A

Simplify the square root expressions.

Example 9.37
3 7.
This radical expression is not in simplied form since there is a fraction under the radical sign. We can eliminate this problem using the division property of square roots.

3 3 3 7 3 7 21 = = = = 7 7 7 7 7 7

Example 9.38
5 . 3 5 3 , which must be simplied. the denominator before we perform the division.
A direct application of the rule produces Let us rationalize

5 5 3 5 3 15 = = = 3 3 3 3 3

Example 9.39
21 7

21 7

3.
We could also rationalize the denominator rst and

The rule produces the quotient quickly. produce the same result.

7 3 21 21 7 21 7 377 3 72 = = = = = = 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

Example 9.40
80x9 = 5x4 80x9 = 16x5 = 16 x4 x = 4x2 x 4 5x

Example 9.41
50a3 b7 = 5ab5 50a3 b7 = 10a2 b2 = ab 10 5 5ab

Example 9.42
5a . b
Some observation shows that a direct division of the radicands will produce a fraction. suggests that we rationalize the denominator rst. This

5a 5a b 5a b 5ab = = = b b b b b

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Example 9.43
m6 m6 m+2 m2 4m 12 = = m+2 m+2 m+2 m+2

Example 9.44
y 2 y 12 = y+3 y 2 y 12 = y+3 (y + 3) (y 4) = (y + 3) ) (y + 3) (y 4) ) (y + 3) = y4

9.5.5 Practice Set A

Simplify the square root expressions.

Exercise 9.270 Exercise 9.271 Exercise 9.272 Exercise 9.273

196(x+7)8 2(x+7)3 80m5 n8 5m2 n 7 3 26 13

(Solution on p. 719.) (Solution on p. 719.) (Solution on p. 719.) (Solution on p. 719.)

Exercise 9.274 Exercise 9.275 Exercise 9.276 Exercise 9.277

a3m5 am1 x3n xn a2 6a+8 a2 n+4 n5

(Solution on p. 719.) (Solution on p. 719.) (Solution on p. 719.) (Solution on p. 719.)

9.5.6 Conjugates and Rationalizing the Denominator

To perform a division that contains a binomial in the denominator, such as and denominator by a

Conjugate

conjugate of the denominator.

a+b
is

3 , we multiply the numerator 4+ 6

A conjugate of the binomial two squares.

Notice that when the conjugates

a b. a+b

Similarly, a conjugate of and

ab

is

a + b.

ab

are multiplied together, they produce a dierence of

(a + b) (a b) = a2 ab + ab b2 = a2 b2
This principle helps us eliminate square root radicals, as shown in these examples that illustrate

nding the product of conjugates.

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Example 9.45
5+ 2 5

= = =

52 23 = =

25 2

Example 9.46
6 7 6+

67

= 1

9.5.7 Sample Set B

Simplify the following expressions.

Example 9.47
3 . 4+ 6
The conjugate of the denominator is

46 . 4 6

6.

Multiply the fraction by 1 in the form of

3 4+ 6

46 4 6

= = =

3(4 6) 2 42 ( 6) 123 6 166 123 6 10

Example 9.48
2x . 3 5x
The conjugate of the denominator is

3+5x . 3+ 5x

3+

5x.

Multiply the fraction by 1 in the form of

2x 3 5x

3+5x 3+ 5x

= = = =

2x( 3+ 5x) 2 2 ( 3) ( 5x) 2x 3+ 2x 5x 35x 6x+ 10x2 35x 6x+x 10 35x

9.5.8 Practice Set B

Simplify the following expressions.

Exercise 9.278 Exercise 9.279 Exercise 9.280

8 3x+ 2x 2 1 3x 5 9+ 7

(Solution on p. 719.) (Solution on p. 719.) (Solution on p. 719.)

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Exercise 9.281
2m m 3m

(Solution on p. 719.)

9.5.9 Exercises
For the following problems, simplify each expressions.

Exercise 9.282 Exercise 9.283 Exercise 9.284 Exercise 9.285 Exercise 9.286 Exercise 9.287 Exercise 9.288 Exercise 9.289
25 9 162 18 336 21 180 5 96 24 28 7 200 10 28 2

(Solution on p. 719.)

(Solution on p. 720.)

(Solution on p. 720.)

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.290
36 35

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.291
225 16

Exercise 9.292
49 225

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.293
3 5

Exercise 9.294
3 7

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.295
1 2

Exercise 9.296
5 2

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.297
11 25

Exercise 9.298
15 36

(Solution on p. 720.)

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Exercise 9.299
5 16

Exercise 9.300
7 25

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.301
32 49

Exercise 9.302
50 81

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.303 Exercise 9.304 Exercise 9.305 Exercise 9.306

75y 10 3y 4 162a11 2a5 72m7 2m3 125x5 5x3

(Solution on p. 720.)

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.307 Exercise 9.308 Exercise 9.309 Exercise 9.310 Exercise 9.311
48x6 y 7 3xy 108x21 3x4 27a10 3a5 125a14 5a5 48x9 3x2

(Solution on p. 720.)

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.312 Exercise 9.313 Exercise 9.314

b 5 30p5 q 14 5q 7 66m12 n15 11mn8 45a3 8 2 b c 5ab2 c

(Solution on p. 720.)

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.315 Exercise 9.316 Exercise 9.317 Exercise 9.318

3m4 n3 6mn5 2a3 b 14a 5x 2

(Solution on p. 720.)

(Solution on p. 720.)

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Exercise 9.319
5(pq)6 (r+s)4

25(r+s)3

Exercise 9.320 Exercise 9.321 Exercise 9.322

r+1 r1 s+3 s3

(Solution on p. 720.)

m(m6)m2 +6m 3m7

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.323 Exercise 9.324 Exercise 9.325 Exercise 9.326 Exercise 9.327 Exercise 9.328 Exercise 9.329
1 1+ x 2 1 a 6 51 6 7+2 5 4+ 5 2x2 x1 x1 x2 4x+3 x3 x2 2x8 x+2 x2 10x+24 x4 a2 +3a+2 a+1

(Solution on p. 720.)

(Solution on p. 720.)

(Solution on p. 720.)

Exercise 9.330 Exercise 9.331 Exercise 9.332 Exercise 9.333 Exercise 9.334 Exercise 9.335
4 6+ 2 5 8 6 3 3 2

(Solution on p. 720.)

(Solution on p. 721.)

(Solution on p. 721.)

Exercise 9.336

(Solution on p. 721.)

Exercise 9.337 Exercise 9.338

6y 1+ 3y 7x 2 5x

12 12 8

(Solution on p. 721.)

Exercise 9.339
2 3 2

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Exercise 9.340
a a+ b

(Solution on p. 721.)

Exercise 9.341 Exercise 9.342

7x 5x+ x 3y 2y y 83 b5 4 2ab

(Solution on p. 721.)

Exercise 9.343

9.5.10 Exercises for Review

Exercise 9.344 (Section 2.6) Simplify x8 y 7
(Solution on p. 721.)
x4 y 8 x3 y 4

Exercise 9.345 (Section 5.7) Solve the compound inequality 8 7 5x 23. Exercise 9.346 2 (Section 7.6) Construct the graph of y = 3 x 4.

(Solution on p. 721.)

Exercise 9.347 (Section 9.2) The symbol x represents which square root of the number x, x 0? Exercise 9.348 (Solution (Section 9.4) Simplify a2 + 8a + 16.

on p. 721.)

9.6 Addition and Subtraction of Square Root Expressions 6

9.6.1 Overview

The Logic Behind The Process The Process

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9.6.2 The Logic Behind The Process

Now we will study methods of simplifying radical expressions such as

4 3+8 3

or

5 2x 11 2x + 4 2x + 1

The procedure for adding and subtracting square root expressions will become apparent if we think back to the procedure we used for simplifying polynomial expressions such as

4x + 8x
represents

or

5a 11a + 4 (a + 1) x
and

The variables

are letters representing some unknown quantities (perhaps

represents

and

2x).

Combining like terms gives us or

4x + 8x = 12x
and

4 3 + 8 3 = 12 3 5 2x 11 2x + 4 2x + 1 5 2x 11 2x + 4 2x + 4 2 2x + 4

5a 11a + 4 (a + 1) 5a 11a + 4a + 4 2a + 4

or

9.6.3 The Process

Let's consider the expression

4 3 + 8 3.

There are two ways to look at the simplication process:

1. We are asking, How many square roots of 3 do we have?

4 3 8 3

means we have 4 square roots of 3 means we have 8 square roots of 3

Thus, altogether we have 12 square roots of 3. 2. We can also use the idea of combining like terms. If we recall, the process of combining like terms is based on the distributive property

4x + 8x = 12x
We could simplify

because

4x + 8x = (4 + 8) x = 12x
using the distributive property.

4 3+8 3

4 3 + 8 3 = (4 + 8) 3 = 12 3
Both methods will give us the same result. The rst method is probably a bit quicker, but keep in mind, however, that the process works because it is based on one of the basic rules of algebra, the distributive property of real numbers.

9.6.4 Sample Set A

Simplify the following radical expressions.

Example 9.49

6 10 + 11 10 = 5 10

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Example 9.50

4 32 + 5 2. 4 16 2 + 5 2

= 4 16 2 + 5 2 = 4 4 2+5 2 = 16 2 + 5 2 = 21 2
Simplify

32.

Example 9.51

3x 75 + 2x 48 x 27. = = = =

3x 25 3 + 2x 16 3 x 9 3 15x 3 + 8x 3 3x 3 (15x + 8x 3x) 3 10x 3

Simple each of the three radicals.

Example 9.52

5a 24a3 7 54a5 + a2 6a + 6a. = = = = =

5a 4 6 a2 a 7 9 6 a4 a + a2 6a + 6a 10a2 6a 21a2 6a + a2 6a + 6a 6a + 6a 10a2 21a2 + a2 10a2 6a + 6a 2a 5a 6a 3

Simplify each radical

Factor out

2a.

(This step is optional.

9.6.5 Practice Set A

Find each sum or dierence.

Exercise 9.349
4 18 5 8

(Solution on p. 721.) (Solution on p. 721.) (Solution on p. 721.) (Solution on p. 721.) (Solution on p. 721.) (Solution on p. 721.)

Exercise 9.350
6x 48 + 8x 75

Exercise 9.351 Exercise 9.352

9 68 6+3 a3 + 4a a

7 84x 12 189x + 2 21x

Exercise 9.353 Exercise 9.354

4x 54x3 + 36x2 + 3 24x5 3x

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9.6.6 Sample Set B

Example 9.53

Example 9.54

Example 9.55

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Example 9.56
3+8 . 3 8 3+8 3 8
We'll rationalize the denominator by multiplying this fraction

3+8 3+ 8

= = = = = =

8)(3+ 8) 2 32 ( 8) 9+3 8+3 8+ 8 8 98 9+6 8+8 1

(3+

by 1 in the form

3+8 . 3+ 8

17 + 6 8 17 + 6 4 2 17 + 12 2

Example 9.57
2+7 . 4 3 2+7 4 3
Rationalize the denominator by multiplying this fraction by

4+3 4+ 3

= = =

7)(4+ 3) 2 42 ( 3) 8+2 3+4 7+ 21 163 8+2 3+4 7+ 21 13

(2+

1 in the from

4+3 . 4+ 3

9.6.7 Practice Set B

Simplify each by performing the indicated operation.

Exercise 9.355
5 64 7

(Solution on p. 721.) (Solution on p. 721.)

Exercise 9.356
5+ 2+

8
(Solution on p. 721.)

Exercise 9.357
3 22 3

4 3+

8
(Solution on p. 721.)

Exercise 9.358
4+5 3 8

9.6.8 Exercises
For the following problems, simplify each expression by performing the indicated operation.

Exercise 9.359
4 52 5

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.360
10 2 + 8 2

Exercise 9.361
3 6 12 6

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.362
10 2 10 3 7x + 2 7x

Exercise 9.363

(Solution on p. 722.)

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Exercise 9.364
6 3a + 3a

Exercise 9.365
2 18 + 5 32 4 27 3 48 200 128

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.366 Exercise 9.367 Exercise 9.368

4 300 + 2 500
(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.369 6 40 + 8 80 Exercise 9.370

2 120 5 30

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.371 8 60 3 15 Exercise 9.372

a3 3a a

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.373
4x3 + x x

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.374
5xy

2b a3 b5 + 6a ab7

Exercise 9.375

(Solution on p. 722.)

2xy 3 3y 2

2x3 y

Exercise 9.376 Exercise 9.377

5 20 + 3 45 3 40
(Solution on p. 722.)

24 2 54 4 12

Exercise 9.378 Exercise 9.379

6 18 + 5 32 + 4 50 8 20 9 125 + 10 180
(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.380 Exercise 9.381

2 27 + 4 3 6 12
(Solution on p. 722.)

14 + 2 56 3 136

Exercise 9.382 Exercise 9.383 Exercise 9.384

3by 5y + 4

3 2 + 2 63 + 5 7 4ax 3x + 2 3a2 x3 + 7 3a2 x3 5b2 y 3 2 5b2 y 3

(Solution on p. 722.) (Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.385 2 3+1 Exercise 9.386

3 53

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Exercise 9.387
5 7 8 3 6 3+ 2 3 2

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.388 Exercise 9.389 Exercise 9.390

10 10 5
(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.391
1+ 3 6 2 7 2 4 4 4

(Solution on p. 722.)

3 6
(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.392
5+

Exercise 9.393
3

2 7
(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.394
5+

Exercise 9.395
2+ 5 2 6 3

2+3 5

Exercise 9.396
4 52 3 3 82 2 12 + 5 3 3 5 6 7

3 6+2 3 3 5+
(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.397 Exercise 9.398 Exercise 9.399 Exercise2 9.400

1+

4 25 8 2 3 2 12
(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.401
3+ 2
2

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise2 9.402 Exercise 9.403

2 1+
2

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 2 9.404
3x 5x 3x 6b 5a

Exercise 9.405
2+ 3
2

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 2 9.406 Exercise 9.407

8
2

(Solution on p. 722.)

Exercise 9.408 2
2a +

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Exercise 9.409
3y 3+ 7y
2

(Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.410
3 5 3 2

3
(Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.411
2+ 8+ 10 7 8

5 10
(Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.412 Exercise 9.413

6+ 6 2+ 5+ 3 2

7 3
(Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.414
2 5

Exercise 9.415 Exercise 9.416

a+ b x+ y a

2 b
(Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.417 Exercise 9.418 Exercise 9.419 Exercise 9.420 Exercise 9.421 Exercise 9.422 Exercise 9.423 Exercise 9.424 Exercise 9.425 Exercise 9.426 Exercise 9.427 Exercise 9.428 Exercise 9.429 Exercise 9.430
6 2 4+ 12 8 3 2+ 18 1+6 1 6 4+5 4 5 28 2+ 8 3 6+ 6 5 3+ 3 2 3 7 8 2 6 1 4 3 1 3 2 4 6+ 2 2 5+ 3

(Solution on p. 723.)

(Solution on p. 723.)

(Solution on p. 723.)

(Solution on p. 723.)

(Solution on p. 723.)

(Solution on p. 723.)

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Exercise 9.431 Exercise 9.432 Exercise 9.433

2b3b 3b+ 2b 6a8a 8a+ 6a 32 3+ 2

(Solution on p. 723.)

(Solution on p. 723.)

9.6.9 Exercises For Review

Exercise 9.434 (Section 2.7) Simplify
x5 y 3 x2 y 5

.
on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.435 (Solution 2 4 (Section 2.7) Simplify 8x3 y x2 y 3 . Exercise 9.436 (Section 3.7) Write (x 1)4 (x 1)7 so that only positive exponents appear. Exercise 9.437 (Solution (Section 9.3) Simplify 27x5 y 10 z 3 . Exercise 9.438 (Section 9.5) Simplify 2+1 x by rationalizing the denominator.

on p. 723.)

9.7 Square Root Equations with Applications7

9.7.1 Overview

Square Root Equations And Extraneous Solutions Method For Solving Square Root Equations

9.7.2 Square Root Equations And Extraneous Solutions

Square Root Equation A square root equation
x
2
equation. is an equation that contains a variable under a square root sign. The fact that that we can solve a square root equation by squaring both sides of the

x = ( x) = xsuggests

Extraneous Solutions
Squaring both sides of an equation can, however, introduce extraneous solutions. Consider the equation

x = 6
The solution is

6.

Square both sides.

x2 = (6) x2 = 36

This equation has two solutions, the original equation:

and

+6.

The

+6

is an extraneous solution since it does not check in

+6 = 6.

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9.7.3 Method For Solving Square Root Equations

Solving Square Root Equations
1. Isolate a radical. This means get a square root expression by itself on one side of the equal sign. 2. Square both sides of the equation. 3. Simplify the equation by combining like terms. 4. Repeat step 1 if radicals are still present. 5. Obtain potential solutions by solving the resulting non-square root equation. 6. Check each potential solution by substitution into the original equation.

9.7.4 Sample Set A

Solve each square root equation.

Example 9.58
x
2

= = = = =

8. 8
2

The radical is isolated Square both sides.

( x) Check :

x 64 8

64 8 8

Check this potential solution. Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

64 is the solution.

Example 9.59
y3 y3 Check : y = = = 4. 16 19 16 4 4
The radical is isolated. Square both sides. Solve this nonradical equation. Check this potential solution. Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

19 3 = 16 = 4 =

19 is the solution.

Example 9.60
2m + 3 m 8 = 2m + 3 = 2m + 3 m Check : = = 0. m8
Isolate either radical. Square both sides. Solve this nonradical equation. Check this potential solution. Is this correct? Is this correct?

m8 11 0 0

2 (11) + 3 (11) 8 = 22 + 3 19 =

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Since 19 is not a real number, the potential solution of m 11 does not check. This equation has no real solution.
Example 9.61
4x 5 = 6.
By inspection, this equation has no real solution.

The symbol,

, signies the

positive square root and not the negative square root.

9.7.5 Practice Set A

Solve each square root equation.

Exercise 9.439
y = 14 a7=5 3a + 8

(Solution on p. 723.) (Solution on p. 723.) (Solution on p. 723.) (Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.440 Exercise 9.441 Exercise 9.442

m 4 = 11 2a + 5 = 0

9.7.6 Exercises
For the following problems, solve the square root equations.

Exercise 9.443
x=5 y=7

(Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.444

Exercise 9.445
a = 10 c = 12

(Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.446 Exercise 9.447

x = 3 y = 6
(Solution on p. 723.) (Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.448

Exercise 9.449
x=0 x=1

Exercise 9.450 Exercise 9.451

x+3=3 y5=5
(Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.452

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Exercise 9.453
a+2=6 y+7=9

(Solution on p. 723.)

Exercise 9.454 Exercise 9.455

y44=0
(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.456 Exercise 9.457

x 16 = 0 y 25 = 0 6m 4 = 5x + 6 = 7a + 6 =

x 10 10 = 0
(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.458 Exercise 9.459 Exercise 9.460 Exercise 9.461 Exercise 9.462
4x + 3 =
(Solution on p. 724.)

5m 1

3x + 7
(Solution on p. 724.)

3a 18 x9
(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.463 10a 7 2a + 9 = 0 Exercise 9.464

12k 5 x6 9k + 10 = 0

Exercise 9.465 Exercise 9.466

4a 5

(Solution on p. 724.)

3x 8 = 0 7a 20 = 0
(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.467 2m 6 = m 2 Exercise 9.468

6r 11 = 3x + 1 = x7 5r + 3

Exercise 9.469

(Solution on p. 724.)

2x 6

Exercise 9.470
2a + 9

5x + 1 = 0
(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.471 Exercise 9.472

a4=0 Q = 400 + 10 A + 125. Q

is related to the number of people

At a certain electronics company, the daily output assembly line by

on the

(a) Determine the daily output if there are 44 people on the assembly line. (b) Determine how many people are needed on the assembly line if the daily output is to be 520.

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Exercise 9.473
At a store, the daily number of sales

(Solution on p. 724.)

S = 100 + 15 E + 6

is approximately related to the number of employees

by

(a) Determine the approximate number of sales if there are 19 employees. (b) Determine the number of employees the store would need to produce 310 sales.

Exercise 9.474
The resonance frequency in series is given by

in an electronic circuit containing inductance

and capacitance

f=

1 2 LC

(a) Determine the resonance frequency in an electronic circuit if the inductance is 4 and the capacitance is

0.0001.

Use

= 3.14. 7.12
and

(b) Determine the inductance in an electric circuit if the resonance frequency is the capacitance is

0.0001.

Use

= 3.14. m
and

Exercise 9.475
If two magnetic poles of strength force

m'

(Solution on p. 724.)
units are at a distance

centimeters (cm) apart, the

of repulsion in air between them is given by

F =

mm' r2

(a) Determine the force of repulsion if two magnetic poles of strengths 20 and 40 units are 5 cm apart in air. (b) Determine how far apart are two magnetic poles of strengths 30 and 40 units if the force of repulsion in air between them is

0.0001. V = 8 h,
where

Exercise 9.476
The velocity

in feet per second of outow of a liquid from an orice is given by

is the height in feet of the liquid above the opening.

(a) Determine the velocity of outow of a liquid from an orice that is 9 feet below the top surface of a liquid (V is in feet/sec). (b) Determine how high a liquid is above an orice if the velocity of outow is 81 feet/second.

Exercise 9.477
The period

(Solution on p. 724.)
in seconds of a simple pendulum of length

in feet is given by

T = 2

L 32 .

(a) Determine the period of a simple pendulum that is 2 feet long. Use

= 3.14. 10.8772
seconds.

(b) Determine the length in feet of a simple pendulum whose period is Use

= 3.14. KE
in foot pounds of a body of mass

Exercise 9.478
The kinetic energy feet/sec is given by

in slugs moving with a velocity

in

KE = 1 mv 2 2
(a) Determine the kinetic energy of a 2-slug body moving with a velocity of 4 ft/sec.

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(b) Determine the velocity in feet/sec of a 4-slug body if its kinetic energy is 50 foot pounds.

9.7.7 Exercises For Review

Exercise 9.479 (Solution on p. 724.) 10 3 y (x+7)4 (Section 3.7) Write xx y3 (x+7)1 so that only positive exponents appear. 2 Exercise 9.480 (Section 5.2) Classify x + 4 = x + 7 as an identity, a contradiction, or a conditional equation. Exercise 9.481 (Solution on p. 724.) (Section 7.5) Supply the missing words. In the coordinate plane, lines with slope rise
and lines with slope fall.

Exercise 9.482 (Section 9.3) Simplify (x + 3)4 (x 2)6 . Exercise 9.483 (Section 9.6) Simplify 3 + 5 4 5 .

(Solution on p. 724.)

9.8 Summary of Key Concepts 8

9.8.1 Summary of Key Concepts
Square Root (Section 9.2)
The square root of a positive number

is a number such that when it is squared, the number

results.

Every positive number has two square roots, one positive and one negative. each other. If

They are opposites of

Principal Square Root

x x

x (Section 9.2)

is a positive real number, then represents the positive square root of

principal square root of the number. Secondary Square Root x (Section 9.2)
x represents the negative square root of x.

x.

The positive square root of a number is called the

square root of the number. Radical Sign, Radicand; and Radical (Section 9.2)
In

The negative square root of a number is called the

secondary

radical sign. x is called the radicand. x is called a radical.

is called the

the expression

x,

The horizontal bar that appears attached to the radical sign, the radicand.

, is a grouping symbol that species

Meaningful Expressions (Section 9.2)

A radical expression will only be meaningful if the radicand (the expression under the radical sign) is negative:

not

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Simplifying Square Root Expressions (Section 9.2)

If

25 a

is not meaningful

and

25

is not a real number

is a nonnegative number, then

Perfect Squares (Section 9.3) Irrational Numbers (Section 9.3)

2, 5 xy =
and Real numbers that are squares of rational numbers are called

a2 = a

perfect squares.

Any indicated square root whose radicand is not a perfect square is an irrational number.

The Product Property (Section 9.3)

=
x y

10 x

are irrational numbers

The Quotient Property (Section 9.3)

x y

y=0 x+ x y y 16 + 9 25 16 = = 16 + 25 9 16

Be Careful (Section 9.3)

x+y xy = =

Simplied Form (Section 9.3)

A square root that does not involve fractions is in simplied form if there are no perfect squares in the radicand. A square root involving a fraction is in simplied form if there are no 1. perfect squares in the radicand, 2. fractions in the radicand, or 3. square root expressions in the denominator

Rationalizing the Denominator (Section 9.3) Multiplying Square Root Expressions (Section 9.4)
x y = xy
1. Simplify each square root, if necessary. 2. Perform the multiplication. 3. Simplify, if necessary. The process of eliminating radicals from the denominator is called The product of the square roots is the square root of the product.

rationalizing the denominator.

Dividing Square Root Expressions (Section 9.5)

The quotient of the square roots is the square root of the quotient.

x y

x y

Addition and Subtraction of Square Root Expressions (Section 9.6)

a x + b x = (a + b) x a x b x = (a b) x

Square Root Equation (Section 9.7) A square root equation is an equation that contains a variable under a square root radical sign. Solving Square Root Equations (Section 9.7)

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1. Isolate a radical. 2. Square both sides of the equation. 3. Simplify by combining like terms. 4. Repeat step 1 if radical are still present. 5. Obtain potential solution by solving the resulting non-square root equation. 6. Check potential solutions by substitution.

9.9 Exercise Supplement 9

9.9.1 Exercise Supplement
9.9.1.1 Square Root Expressions (Section 9.2) - Addition and Subtraction of Square Root Expressions (Section 9.6)
For the following problems, simplify the expressions.

Exercise 9.484 10 2 Exercise 9.485

6 8

(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.486
18 40 11 11

(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.487 Exercise 9.488

y y
(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.489
r3 r3

Exercise 9.490
m+3 m+3 a7 a7 x2 + 4x + 4

(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.491 Exercise 9.492 Exercise 9.493

y 2 12y + 36
(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.494 Exercise 9.495 Exercise 9.496 Exercise 9.497 Exercise 9.498
a2 +6a+9 a+3 75 5 3 50 2 n3 n1 x+5 x+2

(Solution on p. 724.)

(Solution on p. 724.)

(Solution on p. 724.)

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Exercise 9.499 Exercise 9.500 Exercise 9.501

y 2 +11y+28 y+4 x2 11x+24 x8 4x2 +4x+1 2x+1

(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.502
3 5 5+ 3

(Solution on p. 724.)

Exercise 9.503
6 10

Exercise 9.504
a x a bc 3x

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.505
x5

Exercise 9.506
7a3 2a 4a3

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.507 Exercise 9.508 Exercise 9.509 Exercise 9.510

8y y 6 2 2 5 3 7

(Solution on p. 725.)

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.511 2 Exercise 9.512

2+ 3 2 x+ 8 3x +
16a 5a

(Solution on p. 725.)

3 8
(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.513
4y 6r + 3x 4y +

Exercise 9.514 Exercise 9.515

2s 4r +

3x

2s
(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.516 Exercise 9.517 Exercise 9.518

6 x+ y 4 1 6 2 2+ 7

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.519
10 a 2b

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Exercise 9.520 Exercise 9.521 Exercise 9.522 Exercise 9.523 Exercise 9.524
36a4 b5 c11 x2 y 5 4+11 4 11 8+3 2+ 6 2 1+ 10 5 a+ 3

(Solution on p. 725.)

(Solution on p. 725.)

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.525
x12 y 10 z 8 w7

Exercise 9.526
32x5 y(x 2) 2 60r4 s3
3 16 3

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.527 Exercise 9.528 Exercise 9.529

4 25

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.530
9 16

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.531
5 36

Exercise 9.532
1 6

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.533
3 10

Exercise 9.534
(x + 4) (x 1)
4 5

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.535
(3x + 5) (2x 7)
3 3

Exercise 9.536
(y 3z) (y + 3z) (y 5z)
12 10 3

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.537
(8a 5b) (2a 9b) (a b)
26 40 15

Exercise 9.538
4 11 + 8 11 6+5 6

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.539

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Exercise 9.540
5 60 7 15

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.541 Exercise 9.542

3 54 16 96 18x2 y 2x2 y

4ax2 75x4 + 6a 3x8

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.543 Exercise 9.544 4x2 + 32x + 64 + 10x2 + 80x + 160 Exercise 9.545 Exercise 9.546
3x5x 7x+ 2x

(Solution on p. 725.)

2 9x2 42x + 49 + 5 18x2 84x + 98 10 56a3 b7 + 2a2 b 126ab5

(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.547 Exercise 9.548

6a+2a 3a 5a

(Solution on p. 725.)

9.9.1.2 Square Root Equations with Applications (Section 9.7)

For the following problems, solve the equations.

Exercise 9.549 3x = 9 Exercise 9.550

4a = 16
(Solution on p. 725.)

Exercise 9.551
x+7=4

Exercise 9.552
a + 6 = 5

(Solution on p. 726.)

Exercise 9.553
4a + 5 = 21

Exercise 9.554
3m + 7 = 10 y + 10 = 5 a7=6

(Solution on p. 726.)

Exercise 9.555 Exercise 9.556 Exercise 9.557

4x 8 = x 2
(Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.)

Exercise 9.558 2x + 3 + 8 = 11 Exercise 9.559

a2 + 5 + 5 = a

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Exercise 9.560 Exercise 9.561

2x + 5 = 5a 11

(Solution on p. 726.)

5b + 4 5 = 2 2a + 1 10 = 3
(Solution on p. 726.)

Exercise 9.562 Exercise 9.563 Exercise 9.564

x+3

(Solution on p. 726.)

At a small business, the monthly number of sales employees

by

S = 140 + 8 E 2.

is approximately related to the number of

(a) Determine the approximate number of sales if the number of employees is 27. (b) Determine the approximate number of employees if the monthly sales are 268.

Exercise 9.565
The resonance frequency series is given by

in an electronic circuit containing inductance

and capacitance

in

f=

1 2 LC

(a) Determine the resonance frequency in an electronic circuit if the inductance is 9 and the capacitance is

0.0001.

Use

= 3.14. 5.308
and

(b) Determine the inductance in an electric circuit if the resonance frequency is the capacitance is

0.0001.

Use

= 3.14. m
and

Exercise 9.566
If two magnetic poles of strength force

m'

(Solution on p. 726.)
units are at a distance

centimeters (cm) apart, the

of repulsion in air between them is given by

F =

mm' r2

(a) Determine the force of repulsion if two magnetic poles of strengths 22 and 46 units are 8 cm apart. (b) Determine how far apart are two magnetic poles of strengths 14 and 16 units if the force of repulsion in air between them is 42 units.

9.10 Prociency Exam

9.10.1 Prociency Exam
Exercise 9.567 (Section 9.4) 8 5
10 This

10

For the following problems, simplify each of the square root expressions.

(Solution on p. 726.)

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Exercise 9.568 (Section 9.5) 80 12 Exercise 9.569 2 (Section 9.3, Section 9.5) n+n12 n3 Exercise 9.570 (Section 9.2, Section 9.3) 24a3 b5 c8 Exercise 9.571 4 5 z6 (Section 9.2, Section 9.3) 64x 3y2 c9 49a b Exercise 9.572 (Section 9.3) (x 2)2 (x + 1)4 Exercise 9.573 (Section 9.3) a2 8a + 16 Exercise 9.574 (Section 9.5) 2+4 x Exercise 9.575 3a (Section 9.5 2a+5a Exercise 9.576 (Section 9.6 2x 27 + x 12 Exercise 9.577 (Section 9.6) 3a a5 b3 + 2a3 b ab Exercise 9.578 (Section 9.5, Section 9.6) 10 8 2 Exercise 9.579 (Section 9.5, Section 9.6) 3 + 6 2 + 5 Exercise 9.580 (Section 9.5, Section 9.6) 10 3 5+ 2 Exercise 9.581 2 (Section 9.5, Section 9.6) 4 5y Exercise 9.582 3 (Section 9.5, Section 9.6) 62 4+ Exercise 9.583 2+ (Section 9.5, Section 9.6) 33 5
For the following problems, solve the equations.

(Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.)

(Solution on p. 726.)

(Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.) (Solution on p. 726.)

Exercise 9.584 (Section 9.7) x + 8 = 4 Exercise 9.585 (Section 9.7) 3a + 1 = 4 Exercise 9.586 (Section 9.7) 2x = 3 Exercise 9.587 (Section 9.7) 3x + 18 + 7 = 0 Exercise 9.588 (Section 9.7) 3m 5 = 2m + 1

(Solution on p. 727.) (Solution on p. 727.) (Solution on p. 727.) (Solution on p. 727.) (Solution on p. 727.)

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Exercise 9.589 (Section 9.7) 2 a + 2 2 = 0 Exercise 9.590 (Section 9.7) b 7 5b + 1 = 0 Exercise 9.591 (Section 9.7) At a small business, the number of monthly sales S
number of employees

(Solution on p. 727.) (Solution on p. 727.) (Solution on p. 727.)

is approximately related to the

by

S = 175 + 7 E 3.

(a) Determine the approximate number of sales if the number of employees is 39. (b) Determine the approximate number of employees if the number of sales is 224.

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 9

Solution to Exercise 9.1 (p. 660)
6 and 5 and

Solution to Exercise 9.2 (p. 660) Solution to Exercise 9.3 (p. 660) Solution to Exercise 9.4 (p. 660)
8 and 1 and 10 and

6 5

10

Solution to Exercise 9.5 (p. 660) Solution to Exercise 9.6 (p. 661) Solution to Exercise 9.7 (p. 661) Solution to Exercise 9.8 (p. 661) Solution to Exercise 9.9 (p. 661)
0.03 0.1
and

8 1

1 2 and 3 4 and

1 2 3 4

0.1

Solution to Exercise 9.10 (p. 662) Solution to Exercise 9.11 (p. 662) Solution to Exercise 9.12 (p. 663) Solution to Exercise 9.13 (p. 663)
5.92 and 5.92 x 5 y8 35
and

and

0.03

100 = 10 121 = 11

and and

100 = 10 121 = 11

35

Solution to Exercise 9.14 (p. 663) Solution to Exercise 9.15 (p. 663) Solution to Exercise 9.16 (p. 663)
a 2 3
6 5

Solution to Exercise 9.17 (p. 663)

m y4

Solution to Exercise 9.18 (p. 665) Solution to Exercise 9.19 (p. 665)
4a2

Solution to Exercise 9.20 (p. 665)

7x2 y 3

Solution to Exercise 9.21 (p. 665)

10x4 y 6 z

Solution to Exercise 9.22 (p. 665)

6(a + 5)
2

Solution to Exercise 9.23 (p. 665)

15w2 z 2 1 0.5y 3 z 7

Solution to Exercise 9.24 (p. 665)

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Solution to Exercise 9.25 (p. 665)

xn

Solution to Exercise 9.26 (p. 665) Solution to Exercise 9.27 (p. 666)
two

x2n

Solution to Exercise 9.29 (p. 666)

secondary 9 and

Solution to Exercise 9.31 (p. 666) Solution to Exercise 9.33 (p. 666) Solution to Exercise 9.35 (p. 666)
15 and 11 and

11 15
1 4

Solution to Exercise 9.37 (p. 666) Solution to Exercise 9.39 (p. 666) Solution to Exercise 9.41 (p. 666) Solution to Exercise 9.43 (p. 666) Solution to Exercise 9.45 (p. 666)
8

1 4 and 5 6 and

5 6

0.2 and 0.2

1.1 and 1.1

Solution to Exercise 9.47 (p. 666)

10 2 3

Solution to Exercise 9.49 (p. 667) Solution to Exercise 9.51 (p. 667)
not a real number not a real number 3

Solution to Exercise 9.53 (p. 667) Solution to Exercise 9.55 (p. 667) Solution to Exercise 9.57 (p. 667)
y 10 a 16 k
1 2

Solution to Exercise 9.59 (p. 667) Solution to Exercise 9.61 (p. 667) Solution to Exercise 9.63 (p. 667)
x 4 m3 a4

Solution to Exercise 9.65 (p. 667) Solution to Exercise 9.67 (p. 667) Solution to Exercise 9.69 (p. 668)
x2 y 5 a2 b3

Solution to Exercise 9.71 (p. 668)

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Solution to Exercise 9.73 (p. 668)

9ab

Solution to Exercise 9.75 (p. 668) Solution to Exercise 9.77 (p. 668)
6x11 y 22 10m4 n

Solution to Exercise 9.79 (p. 668) Solution to Exercise 9.81 (p. 668) Solution to Exercise 9.83 (p. 668)
(f 2) (g + 6) 8r2 s11
4

5x6 (y 1)

3m3 n2 (m + n)

Solution to Exercise 9.85 (p. 668) Solution to Exercise 9.87 (p. 668)
w+6

Solution to Exercise 9.89 (p. 668) Solution to Exercise 9.91 (p. 669)
13ab 14x2 y3cz4 x+1 2x1
2 3

1.1h2 k 2

Solution to Exercise 9.93 (p. 669)

=2
is excluded.

Solution to Exercise 9.95 (p. 669)

No solution; x

Solution to Exercise 9.97 (p. 669)

x2 2x + 7 m4

Solution to Exercise 9.98 (p. 671) Solution to Exercise 9.99 (p. 671)
h7 k 11

Solution to Exercise 9.100 (p. 671)

9a6 b3 c19

Solution to Exercise 9.101 (p. 671)

12x2 y 40 (b + 5) w2 w
8

Solution to Exercise 9.102 (p. 672)

Solution to Exercise 9.103 (p. 672)

w3 zk 6 wzk

Solution to Exercise 9.104 (p. 672)

3ab2 c2 d3 3ac

Solution to Exercise 9.105 (p. 672) Solution to Exercise 9.106 (p. 673) Solution to Exercise 9.107 (p. 673) Solution to Exercise 9.108 (p. 673) Solution to Exercise 9.109 (p. 673)
10 2 2 5 5 14 7 9 5

6m2 n7 (a 12)

5n (a 12)

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Solution to Exercise 9.110 (p. 673) Solution to Exercise 9.111 (p. 673) Solution to Exercise 9.112 (p. 673) Solution to Exercise 9.113 (p. 673) Solution to Exercise 9.114 (p. 673)
x+9 x+7 2b 2
4a2 2ab b4 y2 x x2 a 6a 6 3 2

Solution to Exercise 9.115 (p. 673) Solution to Exercise 9.116 (p. 674) Solution to Exercise 9.118 (p. 674)
2x2 6 a2 a

Solution to Exercise 9.120 (p. 674)

Solution to Exercise 9.122 (p. 674)

x5 x

Solution to Exercise 9.124 (p. 674)

6n4 n

Solution to Exercise 9.126 (p. 674)

10x2 y 5 xy 20m3 n3 n 12x x

Solution to Exercise 9.128 (p. 674) Solution to Exercise 9.130 (p. 674)

Solution to Exercise 9.132 (p. 674)

2a2 3

Solution to Exercise 9.134 (p. 674)

4x3 2x

Solution to Exercise 9.136 (p. 674)

5ab4 2ab

Solution to Exercise 9.138 (p. 675)

12a2 b8 2ab 20a2 b3 3 b6 abc

Solution to Exercise 9.140 (p. 675) Solution to Exercise 9.142 (p. 675) Solution to Exercise 9.144 (p. 675) Solution to Exercise 9.146 (p. 675) Solution to Exercise 9.148 (p. 675)
m3 n4 p6 q 10 p 3ab b

Solution to Exercise 9.150 (p. 675) Solution to Exercise 9.152 (p. 675)
1 4

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Solution to Exercise 9.154 (p. 675) Solution to Exercise 9.156 (p. 675) Solution to Exercise 9.158 (p. 675) Solution to Exercise 9.160 (p. 676) Solution to Exercise 9.162 (p. 676)

2 3 3 30 10 14 7 8 6 3 3 7

Solution to Exercise 9.164 (p. 676)

2a2 42a

Solution to Exercise 9.166 (p. 676) Solution to Exercise 9.168 (p. 676) Solution to Exercise 9.170 (p. 676) Solution to Exercise 9.172 (p. 676) Solution to Exercise 9.174 (p. 676)
(x + 2)
3 7xy 2 z 4 abyz 5a2 b6 2 6x x2 2a a

(b + 2)

Solution to Exercise 9.176 (p. 676)

(a 3) (a 1) (a 5) (a 1)
2

Solution to Exercise 9.178 (p. 676) Solution to Exercise 9.180 (p. 677)
4

Solution to Exercise 9.182 (p. 677)

a 2 3

Solution to Exercise 9.184 (p. 677)

positive; negative

Solution to Exercise 9.186 (p. 677)

11x2 w3 z 4 30

Solution to Exercise 9.187 (p. 680)

Solution to Exercise 9.188 (p. 680)

8

Solution to Exercise 9.189 (p. 680) Solution to Exercise 9.190 (p. 680)
4m3 n 10m 3(k 6) 6+
2

(x + 4) (x + 3)

Solution Exercise 9.191 (p. 680) to Solution to Exercise 9.192 (p. 680) Solution to Exercise 9.193 (p. 680)
a 10 4a2 15 k6

Solution to Exercise 9.194 (p. 680)

8m3 n2 n 8m2 n5 5m

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Solution to Exercise 9.195 (p. 680)

2 5

Solution to Exercise 9.197 (p. 680)

2 14 12 6
5 8

Solution to Exercise 9.199 (p. 680) Solution to Exercise 9.201 (p. 680) Solution to Exercise 9.203 (p. 680) Solution to Exercise 9.205 (p. 680)
36

Solution to Exercise 9.207 (p. 681) Solution to Exercise 9.209 (p. 681) Solution to Exercise 9.211 (p. 681)
2 5a 5 3y a y 6m 5m

Solution to Exercise 9.213 (p. 681) Solution to Exercise 9.215 (p. 681) Solution to Exercise 9.217 (p. 681) Solution to Exercise 9.219 (p. 681)
3

Solution to Exercise 9.221 (p. 681)

k

Solution to Exercise 9.223 (p. 681)

m m x2

Solution to Exercise 9.225 (p. 681) Solution to Exercise 9.227 (p. 681)
y2 y a4

Solution to Exercise 9.229 (p. 681) Solution to Exercise 9.231 (p. 682)
x6

Solution to Exercise 9.233 (p. 682)

y3 y

Solution to Exercise 9.235 (p. 682) Solution to Exercise 9.237 (p. 682) Solution to Exercise 9.239 (p. 682) Solution to Exercise 9.241 (p. 682)
3a2 (x + 9) x+9 5a (y + 3) (y 2) (x + 2) (x 3)

Solution to Exercise 9.243 (p. 682)

6(p q)
4

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Solution Exercise 9.245 (p. 682) to

10m5 n2 r4 10mr y5

Solution to Exercise 9.247 (p. 682) Solution to Exercise 9.249 (p. 682)
2a7 5 y 3n

Solution to Exercise 9.251 (p. 682) Solution to Exercise 9.253 (p. 683)
2m2n+2 5 3

Solution to Exercise 9.255 (p. 683) Solution to Exercise 9.257 (p. 683) Solution Exercise 9.259 (p. 683) to
2 2a 2 6a y2 y + 3 3x + 6 2 2+

Solution to Exercise 9.261 (p. 683) Solution to Exercise 9.263 (p. 683)
6m2 m3 2 1 a2 y 2 + 5w

Solution to Exercise 9.265 (p. 683)

a2 y 2 5w
4(x+5) (x+3)2

Solution to Exercise 9.267 (p. 683) Solution to Exercise 9.269 (p. 684)
2xy 2 z 4 3xy 2

Solution to Exercise 9.270 (p. 686) Solution to Exercise 9.271 (p. 686) Solution to Exercise 9.272 (p. 686) Solution to Exercise 9.273 (p. 686) Solution to Exercise 9.274 (p. 686) Solution to Exercise 9.275 (p. 686) Solution to Exercise 9.276 (p. 686)
xn a4
n2 n20 n5 21 3

4mn3 mn
2

7(x + 7)

2 (x + 7)

Solution to Exercise 9.277 (p. 686)

am2

Solution to Exercise 9.278 (p. 687)

455 7 74 22 3x 13x

Solution to Exercise 9.279 (p. 687) Solution to Exercise 9.280 (p. 687) Solution to Exercise 9.281 (p. 688)
2m+ 6 m3 2 6x4 x x

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Solution to Exercise 9.282 (p. 688) Solution to Exercise 9.284 (p. 688)
2 6 3

14

Solution to Exercise 9.286 (p. 688) Solution to Exercise 9.288 (p. 688) Solution to Exercise 9.290 (p. 688) Solution to Exercise 9.292 (p. 688) Solution to Exercise 9.294 (p. 688) Solution to Exercise 9.296 (p. 688) Solution to Exercise 9.298 (p. 688) Solution to Exercise 9.300 (p. 689) Solution to Exercise 9.302 (p. 689) Solution to Exercise 9.304 (p. 689)
6m2 5y 3
5 2 9 7 5 15 6 10 2 21 7 7 15 6 35 35

Solution to Exercise 9.306 (p. 689) Solution to Exercise 9.308 (p. 689) Solution to Exercise 9.310 (p. 689)
6x8 x 5a4 a

Solution to Exercise 9.312 (p. 689)

3ab3 c

Solution to Exercise 9.314 (p. 689)

p2 q 3 6pq
10x 2

Solution to Exercise 9.316 (p. 689) Solution to Exercise 9.318 (p. 689) Solution to Exercise 9.320 (p. 690)
0

m 2m 2n

Solution to Exercise 9.322 (p. 690) Solution to Exercise 9.324 (p. 690) Solution to Exercise 9.326 (p. 690) Solution to Exercise 9.328 (p. 690)
20+5 5 11 s2 9 s3

x6 x1

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Solution to Exercise 9.330 (p. 690) Solution to Exercise 9.332 (p. 690)
2
2(1+ a) 1a

Solution to Exercise 9.334 (p. 690) Solution to Exercise 9.336 (p. 690)
3+ 6 2 6

72

Solution to Exercise 9.338 (p. 690)

6y3y 2 13y a ab ab

Solution to Exercise 9.340 (p. 690) Solution to Exercise 9.342 (p. 691) Solution to Exercise 9.344 (p. 691)
x9 y 11
35 7 4

Solution to Exercise 9.346 (p. 691)

Solution to Exercise 9.348 (p. 691)

a+4 2 2

Solution to Exercise 9.349 (p. 693) Solution to Exercise 9.350 (p. 693)
64x 3

Solution to Exercise 9.351 (p. 693)

48 21x 6+3

Solution to Exercise 9.352 (p. 693)

Solution to Exercise 9.353 (p. 693)

5a a

Solution to Exercise 9.354 (p. 693)

18x2 6x + 3x 30 4 5

Solution to Exercise 9.355 (p. 695) Solution Exercise 9.356 (p. 695) to
3 10 + 3 14 8 6 12

Solution to Exercise 9.357 (p. 695)

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Solution to Exercise 9.358 (p. 695)

12 + 8 2 + 3 5 + 2 10 2 5

Solution to Exercise 9.359 (p. 695)

Solution to Exercise 9.361 (p. 695)

15 6 5 7x 26 2 2 2

Solution to Exercise 9.363 (p. 695) Solution to Exercise 9.365 (p. 696) Solution to Exercise 9.367 (p. 696) Solution to Exercise 9.369 (p. 696) Solution to Exercise 9.371 (p. 696)
13 15 3x x 12 10 + 32 5

Solution to Exercise 9.373 (p. 696) Solution to Exercise 9.375 (p. 696)
2xy 2 2xy

Solution Exercise 9.377 (p. 696) to

4 6 8 3 5

Solution to Exercise 9.379 (p. 696) Solution Exercise 9.381 (p. 696) to
5 14 6 34 13ax 3x 6+ 2

Solution to Exercise 9.383 (p. 696) Solution to Exercise 9.385 (p. 696) Solution to Exercise 9.387 (p. 697) Solution to Exercise 9.389 (p. 697) Solution to Exercise 9.391 (p. 697)
1 + 2 6+2 3 15 10

Solution to Exercise 9.393 (p. 697) Solution to Exercise 9.395 (p. 697)
17 + 4 10 54 2 15 42 7 2 2

Solution to Exercise 9.397 (p. 697) Solution to Exercise 9.399 (p. 697) Solution to Exercise 9.401 (p. 697)
14 + 6 5 11 4 7

Solution to Exercise 9.403 (p. 697) Solution to Exercise 9.405 (p. 697)
4 + 4 5x + 5x

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Solution to Exercise 9.407 (p. 697)

64 16 6b + 6b

Solution to Exercise 9.409 (p. 697)

9y 2 6y 7y + 7y 1
29 3

Solution to Exercise 9.411 (p. 698) Solution to Exercise 9.413 (p. 698) Solution to Exercise 9.415 (p. 698) Solution to Exercise 9.417 (p. 698)
xy

Solution to Exercise 9.419 (p. 698) Solution to Exercise 9.421 (p. 698) Solution to Exercise 9.423 (p. 698)
3+
4+ 3 13 2(6 2) 17

Solution to Exercise 9.425 (p. 698)

2 3 2 10 21+8 5 11

Solution to Exercise 9.427 (p. 698) Solution to Exercise 9.429 (p. 698) Solution to Exercise 9.431 (p. 699)
52 6 2 65
16+2 3+24 23 6 14

Solution to Exercise 9.433 (p. 699)

Solution to Exercise 9.435 (p. 699)

64x14 y 14

Solution to Exercise 9.437 (p. 699)

3x2 y 5 z 3xz y = 196 a = 32

Solution to Exercise 9.439 (p. 701) Solution to Exercise 9.440 (p. 701) Solution to Exercise 9.441 (p. 701)
a = 3
is extraneous, no real solution

Solution to Exercise 9.442 (p. 701)

no real solution

Solution to Exercise 9.443 (p. 701)

x = 25

Solution to Exercise 9.445 (p. 701)

a = 100

Solution to Exercise 9.447 (p. 701)

no solution

Solution to Exercise 9.449 (p. 701)

x=0 x=6

Solution to Exercise 9.451 (p. 701)

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Solution to Exercise 9.453 (p. 701)

a = 34 y = 20

Solution to Exercise 9.455 (p. 702) Solution to Exercise 9.457 (p. 702)
x = 16 m=3

Solution to Exercise 9.459 (p. 702) Solution to Exercise 9.461 (p. 702)
no solution

Solution to Exercise 9.463 (p. 702)

a=2

Solution to Exercise 9.465 (p. 702)

no solution

Solution to Exercise 9.467 (p. 702)

m=4

Solution to Exercise 9.469 (p. 702)

no solution no solution

Solution to Exercise 9.471 (p. 702) Solution to Exercise 9.473 (p. 703)
(a) S = 175; (b) E = 190 (a) F = 32 (b) r = 8cm

Solution to Exercise 9.475 (p. 703)

Solution to Exercise 9.477 (p. 703)

(a) T = 1.57 sec (b) L = 95.99 cm x12 (x + 7)
5

Solution to Exercise 9.479 (p. 704) Solution to Exercise 9.481 (p. 704)
positive; negative

Solution to Exercise 9.483 (p. 704)

7+

Solution to Exercise 9.484 (p. 706)

2 5

Solution to Exercise 9.486 (p. 706)

12 5 y

Solution to Exercise 9.488 (p. 706) Solution to Exercise 9.490 (p. 706)
m+3 x+2

Solution to Exercise 9.492 (p. 706) Solution to Exercise 9.494 (p. 706) Solution to Exercise 9.496 (p. 706)
5

(x+5)(x+2) x+2

Solution to Exercise 9.498 (p. 706) Solution to Exercise 9.500 (p. 707)
x3 a+3

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Solution to Exercise 9.502 (p. 707)

3+

Solution to Exercise 9.504 (p. 707)

a abc

15

Solution to Exercise 9.506 (p. 707)

a2 14 2a3 7
2 5 5

Solution to Exercise 9.508 (p. 707) Solution to Exercise 9.510 (p. 707) Solution to Exercise 9.512 (p. 707)
1

8 y

Solution to Exercise 9.514 (p. 707)

16y 2 3x
2(2 7) 3

Solution to Exercise 9.516 (p. 707) Solution to Exercise 9.518 (p. 707) Solution to Exercise 9.520 (p. 707) Solution to Exercise 9.522 (p. 708) Solution to Exercise 9.524 (p. 708) Solution to Exercise 9.526 (p. 708)
4x2 (x 2)
3 4 6a2 b2 c5 bcy xy 3 8 62 3+3 216 2 a 5 15 a2 3 6(x y ) 2 y x

Solution to Exercise 9.528 (p. 708) Solution to Exercise 9.530 (p. 708) Solution to Exercise 9.532 (p. 708) Solution to Exercise 9.534 (p. 708)
6 6 3 4

2xy (x 2)

Solution to Exercise 9.536 (p. 708) Solution to Exercise 9.538 (p. 708)
12 11 3 15 (y 3z) (y + 3z) (y 5z) y 5z
6 5

(x + 4) (x 1)

x1

Solution to Exercise 9.540 (p. 708) Solution to Exercise 9.542 (p. 709)
73 6 2+

Solution to Exercise 9.544 (p. 709) Solution to Exercise 9.546 (p. 709) Solution to Exercise 9.548 (p. 709)
3 2 30 6 10 2

10 (x + 4)

20ab3 + 6a2 b3

14ab

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Solution to Exercise 9.550 (p. 709)

a = 64

Solution to Exercise 9.552 (p. 709)

no solution

Solution to Exercise 9.554 (p. 709)

m = 31 a = 43 x=3 b=1

Solution to Exercise 9.556 (p. 709) Solution to Exercise 9.558 (p. 709) Solution to Exercise 9.560 (p. 709) Solution to Exercise 9.562 (p. 710)
x = 2

Solution to Exercise 9.564 (p. 710) Solution to Exercise 9.566 (p. 710) Solution to Exercise 9.567 (p. 710)
2 10
2 15 3

(a) S = 180; (b) E = 258

(a) F = 15.8125 (b) r = 12.31 cm

Solution to Exercise 9.568 (p. 710) Solution to Exercise 9.569 (p. 711) Solution to Exercise 9.570 (p. 711)
2ab2 c4 6ab
8x2 y 2 z 3 acy 7a2 bc5

n+4

Solution to Exercise 9.571 (p. 711) Solution to Exercise 9.572 (p. 711)
(x 2) (x + 1) a4
2

Solution to Exercise 9.573 (p. 711) Solution to Exercise 9.574 (p. 711)
84 x 4x 15 6 3

Solution to Exercise 9.575 (p. 711) Solution to Exercise 9.576 (p. 711)
8x 3

Solution to Exercise 9.577 (p. 711)

a3 b ab 2 5

Solution to Exercise 9.578 (p. 711) Solution to Exercise 9.579 (p. 711) Solution to Exercise 9.580 (p. 711)
5 2+2 5 6+3 5+2 6+ 30 15 6

Solution to Exercise 9.581 (p. 711)

16 8 5y + 5y
246 24 3+ 6 14

Solutionto Exercise 9.582 (p. 711)

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Solution to Exercise 9.583 (p. 711)

3+

Solution to Exercise 9.584 (p. 711)

x=8 a=5

6+ 10+ 15 2

Solution to Exercise 9.585 (p. 711) Solution to Exercise 9.586 (p. 711)
no solution

Solution to Exercise 9.587 (p. 711)

no real solution

Solution to Exercise 9.588 (p. 711)

m=6

Solution to Exercise 9.589 (p. 711)

a = 1

Solution to Exercise 9.590 (p. 712)

no solution (a)

Solution to Exercise 9.591 (p. 712)

S = 217
(b)

E = 52

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Chapter 10
Quadratic Equations

10.1 Objectives1
After completing this chapter, you should

Solving Quadratic Equations (Section 10.2)

be able to place a quadratic equation into standard form be familiar with the zero-factor property of real numbers

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (Section 10.3)

be able to solve quadratic equations by factoring

Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Extraction of Roots (Section 10.4)

be able to solve quadratic equations using the method of extraction of roots be able to determine the nature of the solutions to a quadratic equation

Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Completing the Square (Section 10.5)

understand the logic underlying the method of completing the square be able to solve a quadratic equation using the method of completing the square

Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula (Section 10.6)

recognize the standard form of a quadratic equation understand the derivation of the quadratic formula solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula

Applications (Section 10.7)

become more procient at using the ve-step method for solving applied problems

Graphing Quadratic Equations (Section 10.8)

be able to construct the graph of a parabola

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10.2 Solving Quadratic Equations

10.2.1 Overview

Standard Form of A Quadratic Equation Zero-Factor Property of Real Numbers

10.2.2 Standard Form of A Quadratic Equation

In Chapter (Section 5.1) we studied linear equations in one and two variables and methods for solving them. We observed that a linear equation in one variable was any equation that could be written in the form

ax + b = 0, a = 0, and a linear equation in two variables was any equation that could be written in the form ax + by = c, where a and b are not both 0. We now wish to study quadratic equations in one variable.

Quadratic Equation 2 A quadratic equation is an equation of the form ax + bx + c = 0, a = 0. 2 The standard form of the quadratic equation is ax + bx + c = 0, a = 0.
For a quadratic equation in standard form

ax2 + bx + c = 0,

a b c

is the coecient of

x .

is the coecient of

x.

is the constant term.

10.2.3 Sample Set A

The following

are quadratic equations. Example 10.1

3x2 + 2x 1 = 0. a = 3, b = 2, c = 1.

Example 10.2
5x2 + 8x = 0.
Notice that this equation could be written

a = 5, b = 8, c = 0.
Now it is clear that

5x2 + 8x + 0 = 0.

c = 0.

Example 10.3
x2 + 7 = 0.
Notice that this equation could be written The following are

a = 1, b = 0, c = 7.
Now it is clear that

x2 + 0x + 7 = 0.

b = 0.

not quadratic equations. Example 10.4

3x + 2 = 0. a = 0.
This equation is linear.

3 x 5 = 0. The expression on the left side of the equal sign has a variable in the denominator and, therefore,

Example 10.5
8x2 +

is not a quadratic.

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10.2.4 Practice Set A

Which of the following equations are quadratic equations? Answer yes or no to each equation.

Exercise 10.1
5x + 8 = 0

(Solution on p. 798.) (Solution on p. 798.) (Solution on p. 798.) (Solution on p. 798.) (Solution on p. 798.) (Solution on p. 798.)

6x2 4x + 9 = 0

Exercise 10.2 Exercise 10.3 Exercise 10.4 Exercise 10.5

2 x

4x3 5x2 + x + 6 = 8 4x2 2x + 4 = 1 5x2 = 6x + 4

Exercise 10.6

9x2 2x + 6 = 4x2 + 8

10.2.5 Zero-Factor Property

factor property of real numbers.
state it again. Our goal is to solve quadratic equations. The method for solving quadratic equations is based on the

zero-

We were introduced to the zero-factor property in Section Section 8.2. We

Zero-Factor Property
If two numbers

and

are multiplied together and the resulting product is 0, then at least one of the

numbers must be 0. Algebraically, if

a b = 0,

then

a=0

or

b = 0,

or both

a=0

and

b = 0.

10.2.6 Sample Set B

Use the zero-factor property to solve each equation.

Example 10.6
If

9x = 0, then x must be 0. 2x2 = 0,

then then

Example 10.7
If

x2 = 0, x = 0.

Example 10.8
If

x1

must be 0, since 5 is not zero.

x1 x

= =

0 1

Example 10.9
If

x (x + 6) = 0,

then

x x

= =

0 0, 6.

or

x+6 x

= 6

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Example 10.10
If

(x + 2) (x + 3) = 0,

then

x+2

0 2 2, 3.

or

x+3 x

x = x =

= 3

Example 10.11
If

(x + 10) (4x 5) = 0,

then

x + 10

0 10 10, 5 . 4

or

4x 5 4x x

= = =

0 5
5 4

x = x =

10.2.7 Practice Set B

Use the zero-factor property to solve each equation.

Exercise 10.7
6 (a 4) = 0

(Solution on p. 798.) (Solution on p. 798.) (Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.8
(y + 6) (y 7) = 0

Exercise 10.9
(x + 5) (3x 4) = 0

10.2.8 Exercises
For the following problems, write the values of

a, b,

and

in quadratic equations.

Exercise 10.10 Exercise 10.11 Exercise 10.12 Exercise 10.13

7a2 + a 8 = 0

(Solution on p. 798.)

3x2 + 4x 7 = 0 7x2 + 2x + 8 = 0
(Solution on p. 798.)

2y 2 5y + 5 = 0

3a2 + 4a 1 = 0

Exercise 10.14

(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.15
7b2 + 3b = 0 2x2 + 5x = 0

Exercise 10.16

(Solution on p. 798.)

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Exercise 10.17
4y 2 + 9 = 0 8a2 2a = 0 6x2 = 0 4y 2 = 0

Exercise 10.18

(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.19 Exercise 10.20 Exercise 10.21 Exercise 10.22 Exercise 10.23
5x 7 = 3x2 5x2 3x + 9 = 4x2
(Solution on p. 798.) (Solution on p. 798.)

7x2 + 2x + 1 = 6x2 + x 9 3x2 + 4x 1 = 4x2 4x + 12

Exercise 10.24

(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.25 Exercise 10.26

0 = x2 + 6x 1

3x 7 = 2x2 + 5x
(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.27
9 = x2

Exercise 10.28
x2 = 9

(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.29
0 = x2
For the following problems, use the zero-factor property to solve the equations.

Exercise 10.30
4x = 0

(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.31
16y = 0

Exercise 10.32
9a = 0

(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.33
4m = 0

Exercise 10.34
3 (k + 7) = 0

(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.35
8 (y 6) = 0

Exercise 10.36
5 (x + 4) = 0

(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.37
6 (n + 15) = 0

Exercise 10.38
y (y 1) = 0

(Solution on p. 798.)

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Exercise 10.39
a (a 6) = 0

Exercise 10.40
n (n + 4) = 0

(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.41
x (x + 8) = 0

Exercise 10.42
9 (a 4) = 0

(Solution on p. 798.)

Exercise 10.43
2 (m + 11) = 0

Exercise 10.44
x (x + 7) = 0

(Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.45
n (n 10) = 0

Exercise 10.46
(y 4) (y 8) = 0

(Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.47
(k 1) (k 6) = 0

Exercise 10.48
(x + 5) (x + 4) = 0

(Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.49
(y + 6) (2y + 1) = 0

Exercise 10.50
(x 3) (5x 6) = 0

(Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.51
(5a + 1) (2a 3) = 0

Exercise 10.52
(6m + 5) (11m 6) = 0

(Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.53
(2m 1) (3m + 8) = 0

Exercise 10.54
(4x + 5) (2x 7) = 0

(Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.55
(3y + 1) (2y + 1) = 0

Exercise 10.56
(7a + 6) (7a 6) = 0

(Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.57
(8x + 11) (2x 7) = 0

Exercise 10.58
(5x 14) (3x + 10) = 0

(Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.59
(3x 1) (3x 1) = 0

Exercise 10.60
(2y + 5) (2y + 5) = 0

(Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.61
(7a 2) = 0
2

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Exercise 10.62
(5m 6) = 0
2

(Solution on p. 799.)

10.2.9 Exercises For Review

Exercise 10.63 (Section 6.6) Factor 12ax 3x + 8a 2 by grouping. Exercise 10.64 (Section 7.6) Construct the graph of 6x + 10y 60 = 0.
(Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.65 1 (Section 8.6) Find the dierence: x2 +2x+1 x21 . 1 Exercise 10.66 (Section 9.6) Simplify 7 2 + 2 . Exercise 10.67 (Section 9.7) Solve the radical equation 3x + 10 = x + 4.

(Solution on p. 799.)

10.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring3

10.3.1 Overview

Factoring Method Solving Mentally After Factoring

10.3.2 Factoring Method

To solve quadratic equations by factoring, we must make use of the zero-factor property. 1. Set the equation equal to zero, that is, get all the nonzero terms on one side of the equal sign and 0 on the other.

ax2 + bx + c = 0
2. Factor the quadratic expression.

() () = 0
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3. By the zero-factor property, at least one of the factors must be zero, so, set each of the factors equal to 0 and solve for the variable.

10.3.3 Sample Set A

Solve the following quadratic equations. (We will show the check for problem 1.)

Example 10.12
x2 7x + 12 (x 3) (x 4) x3 x Check :
If x

= = = =

0. 0 0 3 12 12 12 0 = = = = = = = =
or or

The equation is already set equal to 0. Factor. Set each factor equal to 0.

x4

0 4

x =

= 3, x2 7x + 3 7 3 9 21
2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

+ +

Check :

If x

= 4, x2 7x + 4 7 4 16 28
2

12 12 12 0

+ +

Thus, the solutions to this equation are

0 Yes, this is correct. x = 3, 4.

Example 10.13
x2 x2 25 (x + 5) (x 5) x+5=0 x = 5 = = =
or or

25. 0 0 x5=0 x=5 x = 5, 5.

Set the equation equal to 0. Factor. Set each factor equal to 0.

Thus, the solutions to this equation are

Example 10.14
x2 x2 2x x (x 2) x=0
or

= =

2x. 0 x2=0 x=2

Set the equation equal to 0. Factor. Set each factor equal to 0.

Thus, the solutions to this equation are

x = 0, 2.

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Example 10.15
2x2 + 7x 15 (2x 3) (x + 5) 2x 3 = 0 2x = 3 x=
3 2

= =
or or

0. 0 x+5=0 x = 5

Factor. Set each factor equal to 0.

Thus, the solutions to this equation are

x = 3 , 5. 2

Example 10.16
63x2 = 13x + 6 63x2 13x 6 (9x + 2) (7x 3) 9x + 2 = 0 9x = 2 x=
2 9

= =

0 0
or or or

7x 3 = 0 7x = 3 x=
3 7

Thus, the solutions to this equation are

x=

2 3 9 , 7.

10.3.4 Practice Set A

Solve the following equations, if possible.

Exercise 10.68
(x 7) (x + 4) = 0

(Solution on p. 799.) (Solution on p. 799.) (Solution on p. 799.) (Solution on p. 799.) (Solution on p. 799.) (Solution on p. 799.) (Solution on p. 799.) (Solution on p. 799.)

Exercise 10.69
(2x + 5) (5x 7) = 0

Exercise 10.70 Exercise 10.71 Exercise 10.72

5y 2 + 2y = 3

x2 + 2x 24 = 0 6x2 + 13x 5 = 0

Exercise 10.73
m (2m 11) = 0 6p2 = (5p + 1)

Exercise 10.74

Exercise 10.75
r2 49 = 0

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10.3.5 Solving Mentally After Factoring

Let's consider problems 4 and 5 of Sample Set A in more detail. Let's look particularly at the factorizations

(2x 3) (x + 5) = 0

and

(9x + 2) (7x 3) = 0.

The next step is to set each factor equal to zero and solve.

We can solve mentally if we understand how to solve linear equations: we transpose the constant from the variable term and then divide by the coecient of the variable.

10.3.6 Sample Set B

Example 10.17
Solve the following equation mentally.

(2x 3) (x + 5) = 0 2x 3 2x x x+5 x x=
5 1

= = = =

0 3
3 2

Mentally add 3 to both sides. The constant changes sign. Divide by 2, the coecient of x. The 2 divides the constant 3 into The coecient becomes the denominator.

3 2.

Mentally subtract 5 from both sides. The constant changes sign. Divide by the coecient of

= 5 = 5 = 5

x, 1.The coecient becomes the denominator.

Now, we can immediately write the solution to the equation after factoring by looking at each factor, changing the sign of the constant, then dividing by the coecient.

10.3.7 Practice Set B

Exercise 10.76
Solve

(Solution on p. 800.)
using this mental method.

(9x + 2) (7x 3) = 0

10.3.8 Exercises
For the following problems, solve the equations, if possible.

Exercise 10.77
(x + 1) (x + 3) = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.78
(x + 4) (x + 9) = 0

Exercise 10.79
(x 5) (x 1) = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.80
(x 6) (x 3) = 0

Exercise 10.81
(x 4) (x + 2) = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.82
(x + 6) (x 1) = 0

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Exercise 10.83
(2x + 1) (x 7) = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.84
(3x + 2) (x 1) = 0

Exercise 10.85
(4x + 3) (3x 2) = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.86
(5x 1) (4x + 7) = 0

Exercise 10.87
(6x + 5) (9x 4) = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.88
(3a + 1) (3a 1) = 0

Exercise 10.89
x (x + 4) = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.90
y (y 5) = 0

Exercise 10.91
y (3y 4) = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.92
b (4b + 5) = 0

Exercise 10.93
x (2x + 1) (2x + 8) = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.94
y (5y + 2) (2y 1) = 0

Exercise 10.95
(x 8) = 0
2

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.96
(x 2) = 0
2

Exercise 10.97
(b + 7) = 0
2

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.98
(a + 1) = 0
2

Exercise 10.99
x(x 4) = 0
2

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.100
y(y + 9) = 0
2

Exercise 10.101
y(y 7) = 0
2

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.102
y(y + 5) = 0
2

Exercise 10.103
x2 4 = 0 x2 + 9 = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.104
x2 + 36 = 0

Exercise 10.105

(Solution on p. 800.)

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Exercise 10.106
x2 25 = 0

Exercise 10.107
a2 100 = 0 a2 81 = 0 b2 49 = 0 y2 1 = 0

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.108 Exercise 10.109 Exercise 10.110 Exercise 10.111

3a2 75 = 0 5b2 20 = 0 y3 y = 0 a2 = 9 b2 = 4 b2 = 1
(Solution on p. 800.) (Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.112 Exercise 10.113 Exercise 10.114 Exercise 10.115 Exercise 10.116 Exercise 10.117
a2 = 36
(Solution on p. 800.) (Solution on p. 800.) (Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.118
3a2 = 12

Exercise 10.119
2x2 = 4

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.120
2a2 = 50 7b2 = 63

Exercise 10.121 Exercise 10.122

2x2 = 32 3b2 = 48

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.123

(Solution on p. 800.)

Exercise 10.124
a2 8a + 16 = 0

Exercise 10.125 Exercise 10.126

y 2 + 9y + 16 = 0 x2 2x 1 = 0 a2 + 6a + 9 = 0

(Solution on p. 801.)

y 2 + 10y + 25 = 0

Exercise 10.127

(Solution on p. 801.)

Exercise 10.128

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Exercise 10.129
a2 + 4a + 4 = 0

(Solution on p. 801.)

Exercise 10.130
x2 + 12x = 36 b2 14b = 49

Exercise 10.131 Exercise 10.132 Exercise 10.133

3a2 + 18a + 27 = 0

(Solution on p. 801.)

(Solution on p. 801.)

2m3 + 4m2 + 2m = 0

Exercise 10.134 Exercise 10.135

a2 + 2a 3 = 0

3mn2 36mn + 36m = 0

(Solution on p. 801.)

Exercise 10.136
a2 + 3a 10 = 0 x2 + 9x + 14 = 0 x2 7x + 12 = 3

Exercise 10.137

(Solution on p. 801.)

Exercise 10.138 Exercise 10.139

b2 + 12b + 27 = 0 b2 3b + 2 = 0
(Solution on p. 801.)

Exercise 10.140 Exercise 10.141

x2 13x = 42
(Solution on p. 801.)

Exercise 10.142
a3 = 8a2 15a 6a2 + 13a + 5 = 0

Exercise 10.143

(Solution on p. 801.)

Exercise 10.144
6x2 4x 2 = 0

Exercise 10.145 Exercise 10.146 Exercise 10.147 Exercise 10.148

4x2 4x = 1 2x2 = x + 15

(Solution on p. 801.)

12a2 + 15a + 3 = 0

18b2 + 24b + 6 = 0
(Solution on p. 801.)

12a2 + 24a + 12 = 0

Exercise 10.149 Exercise 10.150

4a2 = 4a + 3

(Solution on p. 801.)

Exercise 10.151
4y 2 = 4y 2

(Solution on p. 801.)

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Exercise 10.152
9y 2 = 9y + 18

10.3.9 Exercises For Review

Exercise 10.153 (Solution 2 4 (Section 2.7) Simplify x4 y 3 xy 2 . Exercise 10.154 2 (Section 3.7) Write x2 y 3 w4 so that only positive exponents appear. Exercise 10.155 (Solution x 1 (Section 8.6) Find the sum: x2 x2 + x2 3x+2 . Exercise 10.156 1 +1 b (Section 8.9) Simplify a 1 . 1 Exercise 10.157 (Section 10.2) Solve (x + 4) (3x + 1) = 0.
a b

on p. 801.)

on p. 801.)

(Solution on p. 801.)

10.4 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Extraction of Roots 4

10.4.1 Overview

The Method Of Extraction Of Roots The Nature Of Solutions

10.4.2 The Method Of Extraction Of Roots

Extraction of Roots
Quadratic equations of the form rewriting it in the form To solve

x2 K = 0

can be solved by

x = K.
some number,

the method of extraction of roots

x,
that when squared produces

by

x2 = K, we are required to nd number, x, must be a square root of K. If K roots, K and K. We also know that
2

K.

This

is greater than zero, we know that it possesses two square

K =K

and

K x

= K

=K x= K

We now have two replacements for tion. Thus,

x=

and

x= K

that produce true statements when substituted into the equa-

are both solutions to

x2 = K.

We use the notation

to denote

both the principal and the secondary square roots.

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10.4.3 The Nature of Solutions

Solutions of x2 = K
For quadratic equations of the form 1. If 2. If 3. If

x2 = K, K.

K K K

is greater than or equal to zero, the solutions are is negative, no real number solutions exist. is zero, the only solution is 0.

10.4.4 Sample Set A

Solve each of the following quadratic equations using the method of extraction of roots.

Example 10.18
x2 49 x
2

= =

0. 49 49 7 (7) = 49 49 = 49
2

Rewrite.

x = x = Check :

Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

(7) = 49 49 = 49

Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Example 10.19
25a2 a
2

= = = =

36
36 25 36 25 6 5

a a
6 2 5 36 2 25

Check :

25 25

= = =

36 36 36

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

25

6 2 5 25 36 25

= = =

36 36 36

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

36

36

Example 10.20
4m2 32 4m m
2 2

= = = = = =

0 32
32 4

m2 m m

8 8 2 2

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Check :

2 4 2 2 2 4 22 2 4 [4 2] 48 32

= = = = =

32 32 32 32 32

Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

2 4 2 2 2 2 2 4 (2) 4 [4 2] 48 32

= = = = =

32 32 32 32 32

Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Example 10.21
Solve

5x2 15y 2 z 7 = 0

for

x. = = 15y 2 z 7 3y z
2 7
Divide both sides by 5.

5x2 x
2

x =

3y 2 z 7 yz 3 3z

Example 10.22
Calculator problem. Solve

14a2 235 = 0. = = = 0. 235

235 14

Round to the nearest hundredth. Rewrite. Divide both sides by 14.

14a2 235 14a

2

a2

On the Calculator

Type Press Type Press Press Display reads: Rounding to the nearest hundredth produces 4.10.

235 14 = 4.0970373
We must be sure to insert the

symbol.

a 4.10

Example 10.23
k2 k = = 64 64

The radicand is negative so no real number solutions exist.

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10.4.5 Practice Set A

Solve each of the following quadratic equations using the method of extraction of roots.

Exercise 10.158
x2 144 = 0

(Solution on p. 801.) (Solution on p. 801.) (Solution on p. 801.) (Solution on p. 801.)

for

Exercise 10.159
9y 2 121 = 0 6a2 = 108
Solve

Exercise 10.160 Exercise 10.161 Exercise 10.162

Solve

4n2 = 24m2 p8

n.
(Solution on p. 801.)

5p2 q 2 = 45p2

for

q.
(Solution on p. 801.)
Round to the nearest hundredth.

Exercise 10.163
Solve

16m2 2206 = 0.

Exercise 10.164
h2 = 100

10.4.6 Sample Set B

Solve each of the following quadratic equations using the method of extraction of roots.

Example 10.24
(x + 2)
2

= = =

x+2 x+2 x x x

81 81 9 x = x =
Subtract 2 from both sides.

= 2 9 = 2 + 9 = 7
and

2 9 11

Example 10.25
(a + 3)
2

= =

a+3

5 3

a =

Subtract 3 from both sides.

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10.4.7 Practice Set B

Solve each of the following quadratic equations using the method of extraction of roots.

Exercise 10.165
(a + 6) = 64
2

(Solution on p. 801.) (Solution on p. 801.) (Solution on p. 802.) (Solution on p. 802.) (Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.166
(m 4) = 15
2

Exercise 10.167
(y 7) = 49
2

Exercise 10.168
(k 1) = 12
2

Exercise 10.169
(x 11) = 0
2

10.4.8 Exercises
For the following problems, solve each of the quadratic equations using the method of extraction of roots.

x2 = 36 x2 = 49 a2 = 9 a2 = 4 b2 = 1

Exercise 10.170

(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.171 Exercise 10.172 Exercise 10.173 Exercise 10.174 Exercise 10.175
a2 = 1
(Solution on p. 802.) (Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.176
x2 = 25 x2 = 81 a2 = 5

(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.177 Exercise 10.178 Exercise 10.179

a2 = 10 b2 = 12 b2 = 6
(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.180 Exercise 10.181 Exercise 10.182

y2 = 3 y2 = 7

(Solution on p. 802.)

(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.183

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Exercise 10.184
a2 8 = 0 a2 3 = 0 a2 5 = 0 y2 1 = 0

(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.185 Exercise 10.186 Exercise 10.187 Exercise 10.188

x2 10 = 0 x2 11 = 0
(Solution on p. 802.) (Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.189 Exercise 10.190

3x2 27 = 0 5b2 5 = 0 2x2 = 50 4a2 = 40
(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.191 Exercise 10.192 Exercise 10.193 Exercise 10.194

2x2 = 24
For the following problems, solve for the indicated variable.

(Solution on p. 802.)

(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.195
x2 = 4a2 , x2 = 9b2 ,
for

x
(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.196
for

x a
(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.197
a2 = 25c2 ,
for

Exercise 10.198
k 2 = m2 n2 ,
for

k k
(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.199
k 2 = p2 q 2 r2 ,
for

Exercise 10.200
2y 2 = 2a2 n2 ,
for

y y
(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.201
9y 2 = 27x2 z 4 , x2 z 2 = 0, x2 z 2 = 0,
for

Exercise 10.202
for

x z
(Solution on p. 802.)
for

Exercise 10.203
for

Exercise 10.204
5a2 10b2 = 0, a

For the following problems, solve each of the quadratic equations using the method of extraction of roots.

Exercise 10.205
(x 1) = 4
2

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Exercise 10.206
(x 2) = 9
2

(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.207
(x 3) = 25
2

Exercise 10.208
(a 5) = 36
2

(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.209
(a + 3) = 49
2

Exercise 10.210
(a + 9) = 1
2

(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.211
(a 6) = 3
2

Exercise 10.212
(x + 4) = 5
2

(Solution on p. 802.)

Exercise 10.213
(b + 6) = 7
2

Exercise 10.214
(x + 1) = a, (y + 5) = b,
2 2 2
for

(Solution on p. 803.)

x y
(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.215
for

Exercise 10.216
(y + 2) = a2 ,
2
for

y x
(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.217
(x + 10) = c2 , (x a) = b2 ,
2 2
for

Exercise 10.218
for

x x

Exercise 10.219
(x + c) = a2 ,
for

10.4.8.1

Calculator Problems
(Solution on p. 803.)

For the following problems, round each result to the nearest hundredth.

Exercise 10.220
8a2 168 = 0 6m2 5 = 0 0.03y 2 = 1.6

Exercise 10.221 Exercise 10.222 Exercise 10.223

0.048x2 = 2.01
(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.224

(Solution on p. 803.)

1.001x2 0.999 = 0

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10.4.9 Exercises For Review

Exercise 10.225 (Section 7.2) Graph the linear inequality 3 (x + 2) < 2 (3x + 4) . Exercise 10.226 x+3 (Section 8.7) Solve the fractional equation x1 = x1 . x+4 Exercise 10.227 (Section 9.4) Find the product: 32x3 y 5 2x3 y 3 . Exercise 10.228 (Section 10.3) Solve x2 4x = 0. Exercise 10.229 (Section 10.3) Solve y 2 8y = 12.

(Solution on p. 803.)

(Solution on p. 803.)

10.5 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Completing the Square 5
10.5.1 Overview

The Logic Behind The Method The Method Of Completing The Square

10.5.2 The Logic Behind The Method

Suppose we wish to solve the quadratic equation

x2 3x 1 = 0.

Since the equation is not of the form trials we see that

x = K, we cannot use extraction of roots. Next, we try factoring, but after a few x2 3x 1 is not factorable. We need another method for solving quadratic equations.
called solving quadratic equations by

The method we shall study is based on perfect square trinomials and extraction of roots. The method is

completing the square.

Consider the equation

x2 + 6x + 5 = 0.

This quadratic equation could be solved by factoring, but we'll use the method of completing the square. We will explain the method in detail after we look at this example. First we'll rewrite the equation as

x2 + 6x = 5
Then, we'll

add 9 to each side.

We get

x2 + 6x + 9 = 5 + 9
The left side factors as a perfect square trinomial.

(x + 3) = 4
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We can solve this by extraction of roots.

x+3 x+3

= =

+ 4 2 2 3 +2 3
and and

x = x =

x = 2 3 5
We can convert

x = 1
The big question is, How did we know to

Notice that when the roots are rational numbers, the equation is factorable.

add 9 to each side of the equation?

any quadratic

trinomial appearing in an equation into a perfect square trinomial if we know what number to add to both sides. We can determine that particular number by observing the following situation: Consider the square of the binomial and the resulting perfect square trinomial

(x + p) = x2 + 2px + p2
Notice that the constant term (the number we are looking for) can be obtained from the linear term If we take one half the coecient of

2px.

x, 2p = p, 2

and square it, we get the constant term

p2 .

This is true for

every perfect square trinomial with leading coecient 1. In a perfect square trinomial with leading coecient 1, the constant term is the square of one half the coecient of the linear term. Study these examples to see what constant term will make the given binomial into a perfect square trinomial.

Example 10.26
x2 + 6x.
The constant must be the square of one half the coecient of

x.

Since the coecient of

is 6, we have

6 = 3 and 2 The constant is 9. 2

32
2

x + 6x + 9 = (x + 3)

This is a perfect square trinomial.

a2 + 10a. The constant a is 10, we have

10 = 5 and 2 The constant is 25. 2

Example 10.27

must be the square of one half the coecient of

a.

Since the coecient of

52
2

25

a + 10a + 25 = (a + 5)

Example 10.28
y 2 + 3y.
The constant must be the square of one half the coecient of

y.

Since the coecient of

is 3, we have

3 2 = 2 9 The constant is . 4 2 y 2 + 3y + 9 = y + 3 4 2 3 2
and

9 4

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10.5.3 The Method Of Completing The Square

Now, with these observations, we can describe the method of completing the square.

The Method of Completing the Square

1. Write the equation so that the constant term appears on the right side of equation. 2. If the leading coecient is dierent from 1, divide each term of the equation by that coecient. 3. Take one half of the coecient of the linear term, square it, then 4. The trinomial on the left is now a perfect square trinomial and can be factored as the coecient of the linear term. 5. Solve this equation by extraction of roots.

add it to both sides of the equation.

() . The rst term in
2

the parentheses is the square root of the quadratic term. The last term in the parentheses is one-half

10.5.4 Sample Set A

Solve the following equations.

Example 10.29
x2 + 8x 9 = 0. 9 9 + 16 25 25 5 5 4 1, 9 +5 4 = 1, 5 4 = 9
Factor. Take square roots. Add 9 to both sides. One half the coecient of x is 4, and 4 is 16. Add 16 to both sides.

x2 + 8x = x2 + 8x + 16 x2 + 8x + 16 (x + 4)
2

= = = =

x+4

x = x =

Example 10.30
x2 3x 1 = 0. 1 1+
13 4 13 4 9 4
Factor. Notice that since the sign of the middle term of the trinomial is " Now take square roots. Add 1 to both sides. One half the coecient of x is Square it:

x2 3x = x2 3x + x2 3x + x
9 4 9 4

3 2

3 2 .

= . Add

9 4

9 4 to each side.

= = = = =

, its factored form has a " sign.

3 2 2 x 3 2

13 4

3 2

x = x = x =

13 2 13 2 +3 2 13+3 2 3 13 2

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Example 10.31
3a2 36a 39 3a2 36a a2 12a a2 12a + 36 a 12a + 36 (a 6)
2 2

= = = = = = = =

0. 39 13 13 + 36 49 49 7 7 + 6 1

Add 39 to both sides. The leading coecient is 3 and we need it to be 1. Divide each term by 3. One half the coecient of a is

6.

Square it: (6) =36. Add 36 to each side.

Factor.

a6 a a = 13,

+7 + 6 = 13, 7 + 6 = 1

Example 10.32
2x2 + x + 4 2x2 + x
1 x + 2x 2 x2 + 1 x + 1 2 4 2 1 + 1 = 2 + 16 4 2

= 4 = 2 = 2 + =
32 16 1 2 4 1 31 16 = 16

Since we know that the square of any number is positive, this equation has no real number solution.

Example 10.33
Calculator problem. Solve

7a2 5a 1 = 0. = = = = = = 0 1
1 7 1 7 1 7

Round each solution to the nearest tenth.

7a2 5a 1
2

7a 5a = a 5a 7 5 2 a2 5 a + 14 7 5 2 a 14 5 a 14 53 5 a = 14 14
2

5 2 14 25 + 196 53 196 5 53 14

= =

28 25 196 + 196 53 14

53 196

1. We will rst compute the value of the square root. Type Press Display reads:

53

7.2801099

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Press the key that places this value into memory. 2. For

a=

5+ 53 14 ,

Type Press

5 +

Press the key that recalls the value in memory. Press Press Type Press Display reads:

= 14 = .87715071 a 0.9.

Rounding to tenths, we get 3. For

a=

5 53 14

Type Press

Press the key that recalls the value in memory. Press Press Type Display reads: Rounding to

= 14 .16286499 tenths, we get a 0.2.

Thus,

a 0.9

and

0.2

to the nearest tenth.

10.5.5 Practice Set A

Solve each of the following quadratic equations using the method of completing the square.

Exercise 10.230
x2 2x 48 = 0 x2 + 3x 5 = 0

(Solution on p. 803.) (Solution on p. 803.) (Solution on p. 803.) (Solution on p. 803.) (Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.231 Exercise 10.232

4m2 + 5m = 1 5y 2 2y 4 = 0

Exercise 10.233

Exercise 10.234
Calculator problem. Solve

3x2 x 1 = 0.

Round each solution to the nearest tenth.

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10.5.6 Exercises
For the following problems, solve the equations by completing the square.

Exercise 10.235
x2 + 2x 8 = 0 y 2 5y 6 = 0

(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.236 Exercise 10.237

a2 + 7a + 12 = 0
(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.238 Exercise 10.239

y 2 2y 24 = 0

x2 10x + 16 = 0
(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.240
a2 + 2a 35 = 0 x2 + 2x + 5 = 0 x2 6x + 1 = 0 x2 + 4x + 4 = 0 a2 + 4a + 7 = 0 b2 + 5b 3 = 0 b2 6b = 72

Exercise 10.241

(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.242 Exercise 10.243 Exercise 10.244 Exercise 10.245 Exercise 10.246
a2 + 10a 9 = 0 a2 2a 3 = 0 x2 10x = 0 y 2 8y = 0
(Solution on p. 803.) (Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.247

(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.248 Exercise 10.249

(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.250 Exercise 10.251

a2 6a = 0 b2 + 6b = 0
(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.252
x2 14x = 13

Exercise 10.253

(Solution on p. 803.)

Exercise 10.254
x2 + 8x = 84

Exercise 10.255
2a2 + 2a 1 = 0

(Solution on p. 803.)

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Exercise 10.256
4b2 8b = 16

Exercise 10.257 Exercise 10.258 Exercise 10.259

2x2 + 5x 4 = 0

(Solution on p. 803.)

9x2 + 12x 5 = 0 16y 2 8y 3 = 0

(Solution on p. 804.)

Exercise 10.260
x2 + 2x + 8 = 0

3a2 + 2a 24 = 0

Exercise 10.261

(Solution on p. 804.)

Exercise 10.262
y 2 3y + 10 = 0

Exercise 10.263
7a2 + 3a 1 = 0

(Solution on p. 804.)

10.5.6.1

Calculator Problems

For the following problems, round each solution to the nearest hundredth.

Exercise 10.264 Exercise 10.265

3y 2 + 5y = 7

5m2 2m 6 = 0
(Solution on p. 804.)

Exercise 10.266 Exercise 10.267

1.8x2 + 2.3x 4.1 = 0

(Solution on p. 804.)

0.04a2 0.03a + 0.02 = 0

10.5.7 Exercises For Review

Exercise 10.268 (Section 6.5) Factor 12ax 6bx + 20ay 10by by grouping. Exercise 10.269 (Section 7.2) Graph the compound inequality 6 2x + 2 < 4.
(Solution on p. 804.)

Exercise 10.270 (Section 7.7) Find the equation of the line that passes through the points (1, 2) and (0, 4) . Exercise 10.271 (Solution on p. 804.) 2 x2 3x4 (Section 8.4) Find the product: x 24x12 x2 3x18 . x 2x8 Exercise 10.272 (Section 10.4) Use the method of extraction of roots to solve (x 2)2 = 25.

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10.6 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula

10.6.1 Overview

Standard Form Of A Quadratic Equation The Quadratic Formula Derivation Of The Quadratic Formula

10.6.2 Standard Form Of A Quadratic Equation

We have observed that a quadratic equation is an equation of the form

ax2 + bx + c = 0,
where

a=0

a is the coecient of the quadratic term, b is the coecient of the linear term, and c is the constant term.

Standard Form
The equation

ax2 + bx + c = 0

is the

standard form of a quadratic equation.

10.6.3 Sample Set A

Determine the values of

a, b,

and

c.

Example 10.34
In the equation

3x2 + 5x + 2 = 0,

a = b c = =

3 5 2 12x2 2x 1 = 0,

Example 10.35
In the equation

a = b c = =

12 2 1 2y 2 + 3 = 0,

Example 10.36
In the equation

a = b c
6 This

2 0 3
Because the equation could be written

= =

2y 2 + 0y + 3 = 0

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Example 10.37
In the equation

8y 2 + 11y = 0,

a = b c = =

8 11 0 8y2 + 11y + 0 = 0.

Since

Example 10.38
In the equation

z 2 = z + 8,

a = b c = =

1 1 8
When we write the equation in standard form, we get z

z8=0

10.6.4 Practice Set A

Determine the values of

a, b,

and

in the following quadratic equations.

Exercise 10.273
4x2 3x + 5 = 0 3y 2 2y + 9 = 0 x2 5x 1 = 0 z2 4 = 0

(Solution on p. 804.) (Solution on p. 804.) (Solution on p. 804.) (Solution on p. 804.) (Solution on p. 804.) (Solution on p. 804.) (Solution on p. 804.) (Solution on p. 805.) (Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.274

Exercise 10.275 Exercise 10.276 Exercise 10.277

x2 2x = 0 y 2 = 5y 6

Exercise 10.278 Exercise 10.279

2x2 4x = 1 5x 3 = 3x2

Exercise 10.280 Exercise 10.281

2x 11 3x2 = 0

Exercise 10.282
y2 = 0
The solutions to

(Solution on p. 805.)

all quadratic equations depend only and completely on the values a, b, and c.

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10.6.5 The Quadratic Formula

When a quadratic equation is written in standard form so that the values the equation can be solved using the

quadratic formula.

a, b, and c are readily determined,

The values that satisfy the equation are found

Quadratic Formula

by substituting the values

a, b,

and

into the formula

x=
Keep in mind that the plus or minus symbol,

b2 4ac 2a

, is just a shorthand way of denoting the two possibilities:

b b2 4ac 2a

x=

b+ b2 4ac 2a

and

x=

The quadratic formula can be derived by using the method of completing the square.

10.6.6 Derivation Of The Quadratic Formula

Solve

ax2 + bx + c = 0 c

for

by completing the square.

Example 10.39
Subtract from both sides.

ax2 + bx = c

Example 10.40
Divide both sides by

a,

the coecient of

x2 .

b x2 + a x =

c a

Example 10.41
Now we have the proper form to complete the square. Take one half the coecient of and add the result to both sides of the equation found in step 2. (a) (b)

x,

square it,

1 2

b a

b 2a is one half the coecient of

x. x.

b 2 is the square of one half the coecient of 2a b 2 2a

b x2 + a x +

c a

b 2 2a

Example 10.42
The left side of the equation is now a perfect square trinomial and can be factored. This gives us

x+

b 2 2a

c a

b2 4a2

Example 10.43
Add the two fractions on the right side of the equation. The LCD

= 4a2 .

x+ x+ x+

b 2 2a b 2 2a b 2 2a

= = =

4ac b2 4a2 + 4a2 4ac+b2 4a2 b2 4ac 4a2

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Example 10.44
Solve for

using the method of extraction of roots.

x+ x+ x+

b 2a b 2a b 2a

= = =

x = x =

b2 4ac 4a2 b2 4ac 4a2 2 4ac b 2a 2 4ac b 2a b 2a b b2 4ac 2a

4a2 = |2a| = 2|a| = 2a

Add these two fractions.

10.6.7 Sample Set B

Solve each of the following quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.

Example 10.45
1. Identify

3x2 + 5x + 2 = 0. a, b,
and

c.
and

a = 3,

b = 5,

c=2

2. Write the quadratic formula.

b b2 4ac 2a 3. Substitute.

x=

= = = = =

(5)2 4(3)(2) 2(3) 5 2524 6 5 1 6 51 6 4 6 6 , 6 2 3 , 1 5

5 + 1 = 4 and 5 1 = 6

N ote :

Since these roots are rational numbers, this equation could have been solved by factoring.

Example 10.46
1. Identify

12x2 2x 1 = 0. a, b,
and

c.
and

a = 12,

b = 2,

c = 1

2. Write the quadratic formula.

b b2 4ac 2a 3. Substitute.

x=

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= = = = = =

(2)

2 4+48 24 2 52 24 2 4 13 24 22 13 24 2(1 13) 24 1 13 12

(2)2 4(12)(1) 2(12)

Simplify. Simplify. Simplify. Reduce. Factor 2 from the terms of the numerator.

Example 10.47
2y 2 + 3 = 0
1. Identify

a, b,

and

c.
and

a = 2,

b = 0,

c=3

2. Write the quadratic formula.

b b2 4ac 2a 3. Substitute.

x=

x x

= =

02 4(2)(3) 2(2) 0 24 4

This equation has no real number solution since we have obtained a negative number under the radical sign.

Example 10.48
8x2 + 11x = 0
1. Identify

a, b,

and

c.
and

a = 8,

b = 11,

c=0

2. Write the quadratic formula.

b b2 4ac 2a 3. Substitute.

x=

= = = =

112 4(8)(0) 2(8) 11 1210 16 11 121 16 1111 16 0, 11 8 11

Simplify. Simplify.

Example 10.49

(3x + 1) (x 4) = x2 + x 2

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1. Write the equation in standard form.

3x2 11x 4 2x2 12x 2

2. Identify

= =

x2 + x 2 0

x 6x 1 a, b,

and

= 0 c.
and

a = 1,

b = 6,

c = 1

3. Write the quadratic formula.

b b2 4ac 2a 4. Substitute.

x=

= = = = = =

(6)

6 36+4 2 6 40 2 6 4 10 2 62 10 2 2(3 10) 2

(6)2 4(1)(1) 2(1)

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10.6.8 Practice Set B

Solve each of the following quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.

Exercise 10.283
2x2 + 3x 7 = 0 5a2 2a 1 = 0 6y 2 + 5 = 0

(Solution on p. 805.) (Solution on p. 805.) (Solution on p. 805.) (Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.284 Exercise 10.285

3m2 + 2m = 0

Exercise 10.286

10.6.9 Exercises
For the following problems, solve the equations using the quadratic formula.

Exercise 10.287
x2 2x 3 = 0 x2 + 5x + 6 = 0 y 2 5y + 4 = 0

(Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.288 Exercise 10.289

(Solution on p. 805.)

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Exercise 10.290
a2 + 4a 21 = 0

Exercise 10.291
b2 4b + 4 = 0 b2 + 4b + 4 = 0

(Solution on p. 805.)

a2 + 12a + 20 = 0

Exercise 10.292 Exercise 10.293 Exercise 10.294

2x2 5x 3 = 0 6y 2 + y 2 = 0 x2 + 10x + 25 = 0
(Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.295

(Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.296 Exercise 10.297

4x2 2x 1 = 0 3y 2 + 2y 1 = 0
(Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.298 Exercise 10.299

5a2 2a 3 = 0
(Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.300
x2 3x + 1 = 0

Exercise 10.301
x2 5x 4 = 0

(Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.302
(x + 2) (x 1) = 1

Exercise 10.303
(a + 4) (a 5) = 2

(Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.304
(x 3) (x + 3) = 7

Exercise 10.305
(b 4) (b + 4) = 9

(Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.306
x2 + 8x = 2

Exercise 10.307
y 2 = 5y + 4

(Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.308
x2 = 3x + 7

Exercise 10.309
x2 = 2x 1

(Solution on p. 805.)

Exercise 10.310
x2 + x + 1 = 0 a2 + 3a 4 = 0 y 2 + y = 4

Exercise 10.311 Exercise 10.312

(Solution on p. 806.)

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Exercise 10.313
b2 + 3b = 2

(Solution on p. 806.)

Exercise 10.314 Exercise 10.315

x2 + 4x = 2x 5

x2 + 6x + 8 = x 2
(Solution on p. 806.)

Exercise 10.316 Exercise 10.317 Exercise 10.318 Exercise 10.319

(x 4) = 3
2

6b2 + 5b 4 = b2 + b + 1
(Solution on p. 806.)

4a2 + 7a 2 = 2a + a (2x + 5) (x 4) = x2 x + 2
(Solution on p. 806.)

Exercise 10.320
(x + 2) = 4
2

Exercise 10.321
(b 6) = 8
2

(Solution on p. 806.)

Exercise 10.322
(3 x) = 6 3 x2 + 1 = 2 (x + 7)
2

Exercise 10.323

(Solution on p. 806.)

Exercise 10.324 Exercise 10.325

2 y 2 3 = 3 (y 1)
(Solution on p. 806.)

4 a2 + 2 + 3 = 5

Exercise 10.326

x2 + 3x 1 = 2

10.6.10 Exercises For Review

Exercise 10.327 (Section 2.7) Simplify
(Solution on p. 806.)
x8 y 7 z 5 x4 y 6 z 2 2

Exercise 10.328 (Section 3.7) Write 4a6 b2 c3 a5 b3 so that only positive exponents appear. Exercise 10.329 (Solution (Section 4.6) Find the product: (2y + 7) (3y 1) . Exercise 10.330 (Section 9.6) Simplify: 80 45. Exercise 10.331 (Solution (Section 10.5) Solve x2 4x 12 = 0 by completing the square.

on p. 806.)

on p. 806.)

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10.7 Applications 7
10.7.1 Overview

The Five-Step Method Examples

10.7.2 The Five-Step Method

We are now in a position to study some applications of quadratic equations. Quadratic equations can arise from a variety of physical (applied) and mathematical (logical) problems. We will, again, apply the ve-step method for solving word problems. Five-Step Method of Solving Word Problems Step 1: Let

(or some other letter) represent the unknown quantity.

Step 2: Translate the verbal expression to mathematical symbols and form an equation. Step 3: Solve this equation. Step 4: Check the solution by substituting the result into the equation found in step 2. Step 5: Write a conclusion. Remember, step 1 is very important. ALWAYS START BY INTRODUCING A VARIABLE. Once the quadratic equation is developed (step 2), try to solve it by factoring. If factoring doesn't work, use the quadratic formula. A calculator may help to make some of the calculations a little less tedious.

10.7.3 Sample Set A

Example 10.50
A producer of personal computer mouse covers determines that the number related to the price cover in order to sell 216 of them?

N of covers sold is x of a cover by N = 35x x2 . At what price should the producer price a mouse

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Step 1 Step 2

: : :

Let x

= the price of a mouse cover.

Since N is to be 216, the equation is

216 = 35x x2
Step 3

216 x 35x + 216 (x 8) (x 27) x8=0 x=8

2

= = = or or

35x x2 0 0 x 27 = 0 x = 27

Rewrite in standard form. Try factoring.

Check these potential solutions. Step 4

If x

= 8, = = = 216 216 216

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

If x

= 27, = = = 216 216 216

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

35 8 82 280 64 216

35 27 272 945 729 216

These solutions check. Step 5

The computer mouse covers can be priced at either $8 or $27 in order to sell 216 of them.

10.7.4 Practice Set A

Exercise 10.332
is related to the price of covers by

(Solution on p. 806.)

A manufacturer of cloth personal computer dust covers notices that the number

of covers sold

N = 30x x2 .

At what price should the manufacturer price the

covers in order to sell 216 of them? Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5: In order to sell 216 covers, the manufacturer should price them at either .

or

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Exercise 10.333
It is estimated that

(Solution on p. 806.)

years from now the population of a particular city will be

P = t2 24t + 96, 000.

How many years from now will the population be 95,865? Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5:

10.7.5 Sample Set B

Example 10.51
The length of a rectangle is 4 inches more than twice its width. The area is 30 square inches. Find the dimensions (length and width).

Step 1: Let Step 2

x =the

width. Then,

2x + 4 =

the length.

The area of a rectangle is dened to be the length of the rectangle times the width of the rectangle. Thus,

x (2x + 4) = 30
Step 3

:
2

x (2x + 4)
2

= = = =

30 30 0 0 0
has no physical meaning so we disregard it. Check x Divide each side by 2. Factor.

2x + 4x = 2x + 4x 30 x2 + 2x 15 (x + 5) (x 3) x x x 2x + 4 = 2 3 + 4

= 5, 3 = 5 = = 3 10 = 3.

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Step 4

x (2x + 4) 3 (2 3 + 4) 3 (6 + 4) 3 (10) 30

= = = = =

30 30 30 30 30

Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Step 5

Width

= 3 inches and length = 10 inches.

10.7.6 Practice Set B

Exercise 10.334
dimensions.

(Solution on p. 806.)

The length of a rectangle is 3 feet more than twice its width. The area is 14 square feet. Find the

Exercise 10.335
base and height. The formula for the area of a triangle is

(Solution on p. 806.)
1 A = 2 b h.

The area of a triangle is 24 square meters. The base is 2 meters longer than the height. Find the

10.7.7 Sample Set C

Example 10.52
The product of two consecutive integers is 156. Find them. Step 1

: : :
2

Let x

= = = = = = =

the smaller integer. the next integer.

x+1
Step 2 Step 3

x (x + 1) x (x + 1)
2

156 156 156 0 0 12, 13

x +x = x + x 156 (x 12) (x 13) x

This factorization may be hard to guess. We could also use the quadratic formula.

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x2 + x 156 = 0 a = 1, x = = = x = x+1
Step 4

b = 1,
1

c = 156

12 4(1)(156) 2(1) 1 1+624 2 125 2

125 2

24 2

= 12 and 125 = 2 13, 12.

26 2

= 13

12, 13 13, 12
If x

Check 12, 13 and

= :

= 12 :

12 (2 + 1) 12 (13) 156

= = = = = =

156 156 156 156 156 156

Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

If x

= 13

13 (13 + 1) 13 (12) 156

Step 5 :

There are two solutions:

12, 13 and 13, 12.

10.7.8 Practice Set C

Exercise 10.336
The product of two consecutive integers is 210. Find them.

(Solution on p. 806.) (Solution on p. 806.)

Exercise 10.337
integer, the product is

Four is added to an integer and that sum is tripled. When this result is multiplied by the original

12.

Find the integer.

10.7.9 Sample Set D

Example 10.53
A box with no top and a square base is to be made by cutting out 2-inch squares from each corner and folding up the sides of a piece of a square cardboard. The volume of the box is to be 8 cubic inches. What size should the piece of cardboard be?

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Step 1: Step 2:

Let x

= the length (and width)

of the piece of cardboard.

The volume of a rectangular box is

V = (length) (width) (height) 8 = (x 4) (x 4) 2

Step 3

8 = (x 4) (x 4) 2 8 = x2 8x + 16 2 8 = 2x2 16x + 32 2x2 16x + 24 = 0 x 8x + 12 = 0 (x 6) (x 2) = 0 x = 6, 2

2
Divide each side by 2. Factor.

cannot equal 2 (the cut would go through the piece of cardboard). Check

x = 6.

Step 4

(6 4) (6 4) 2 (2) (2) 2 8

= = =

8 8 8

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Step 5

The piece of cardboard should be 6 inches by 6 inches.

10.7.10 Practice Set D

Exercise 10.338
size should the piece of cardboard be?

(Solution on p. 806.)

A box with no top and a square base is to be made by cutting 3-inch squares from each corner and folding up the sides of a piece of cardboard. The volume of the box is to be 48 cubic inches. What

10.7.11 Sample Set E

Example 10.54
A study of the air quality in a particular city by an environmental group suggests that now the level of carbon monoxide, in parts per million, in the air will be

t years from

A = 0.3t2 + 0.1t + 4.2

(a) What is the level, in parts per million, of carbon monoxide in the air now? Since the equation

A = 0.3t2 + 0.1t + 4.2

species the level

years from now,

we have

t = 0. A = 0.3t2 + 0.1t + 4.2 A = 4.2

(b) How many years from now will the level of carbon monoxide be at 8 parts per million? Step 1

the number of years when the level is 8.

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Step 2 Step 3

: :

8 8 0 a t

= = = = = = =

0.3t2 + 0.1t + 4.2 0.3t2 + 0.1t + 4.2 0.3t2 + 0.1t 3.8 0.3, b = 0.1, c = 3.8 2
0.1
This does not readily factor, so we'll use the quadratic formula.

(0.1) 4(0.3)(3.8) 2(0.3) 0.1 0.01+4.56 = 0.1 4.57 0.6 0.6 0.12.14 0.6
and

3.4

3.73

t = 3.73 has no physical meaning. Check t = 3.4

Step 4 Step 5

: :

This value of t has been rounded to the nearest tenth. It does check About 3.4 years from now the carbon monoxide level will be 8.

(pretty closely) .

10.7.12 Practice Set E

Exercise 10.339
now the level of carbon monoxide, in parts per million, in the air will be

(Solution on p. 806.)

A study of the air quality in a particular city by an environmental group suggests that

t years from

A = 0.2t2 + 0.1t + 5.1

(a) What is the level, in parts per million, now? (b) How many years from now will the level of carbon monoxide be at 8 parts per million? Round to the nearest tenth.

10.7.13 Sample Set F

Example 10.55
A contractor is to pour a concrete walkway around a swimming pool that is 20 feet wide and 40 feet long. The area of the walkway is to be 544 square feet. If the walkway is to be of uniform width, how wide should the contractor make it? Step 1: Let

= the width of the walkway.

Step 2: A diagram will help us to get the equation.

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(Area of pool and walkway)  (area of pool) = (area of walkway)

(20 + 2x) (40 + 2x) 20 40 = 544

Step 3:

(20 + 2x) (40 + 2x) 20 40 800 + 120x + 4x 800 120x + 4x

2 2 2

= = = = = =

544 544 544 0 0 0

Divide each term by 4. Solve by factoring. (This is dicult to factor so we may wish to use the quadratic formula.)

4x2 + 120x 544 x + 30x 136 (x 4) (x + 34) x4=0 x=4

Step 4: or or

x + 34 = 0 x = 34 has no physical meaning. = = = (20 + 2 4) (40 + 2 4) (28) (48) 1344

Yes, this is correct.

Check a width of 4 feet as a solution. Area of pool and walkway

Area of pool = (20)(40) = 800 Area of walkway = This solution checks. Step 5: The contractor should make the walkway 4 feet wide.

1344 800 = 544

10.7.14 Practice Set F

Exercise 10.340
width, how wide should the contractor make it?

(Solution on p. 806.)

A contractor is to pour a concrete walkway around a swimming pooi that is 15 feet wide and 25 feet long. The area of the walkway is to be 276 square feet. If the walkway is to be of uniform

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10.7.15 Exercises
Some of the following problems have actual applications and some are intended only as logic developers. A calculator may be helpful. The problems appear in groups and correspond to the noted Sample Set problem.

10.7.15.1 Sample Set AType Problems Exercise 10.341

The manufacturer of electronic fuel injectors determines that the number related to the price

(Solution on p. 806.)

of injectors sold is

per injector by

N = 22x x2 .At

what price should the manufacturer price

the injectors so that 112 of them are sold?

Exercise 10.342
The owner of a stained-glass shop determines that the number glass sold in a month is related to the price shop buyer price the glass so that 162 sell?

xper

piece by

N of pieces of a particular type of N = 21x x2 . At what price should the

(Solution on p. 806.)

Exercise 10.343
It is estimated that

years from now the population of a certain city will be

P = t2 15t + 12, 036

(a) What is the population now? (b) How many years from now will the population be 12,000?

Exercise 10.344
It is estimated that

years from now the population of a certain city will be

P = t2 16t + 24, 060

(a) What is the population now? (b) How many years from now will the population be 24,000?

Exercise 10.345
If an object is thrown vertically upward, its height given by

(Solution on p. 806.)

h,

above the ground, in feet, after

seconds is

h = h0 + v0 t 16t2 ,

where

h0

is the initial height from which the object is thrown and

v0

is the initial velocity of the object. Using this formula and an approach like that of Sample Set A, solve this problem. A ball thrown vertically into the air has the equation of motion (a) How high is the ball at

h = 48 + 32t 16t2 .

t=0

(the initial height of the ball)?

(b) How high is the ball at

t=1

(after 1 second in the air)?

(c) When does the ball hit the ground? solve for

(Hint:

Determine the appropriate value for

hthen

.)

Exercise 10.346
A woman's glasses accidently fall o her face while she is looking out of a window in a tall building. The equation relating have been falling, is

h, the height h = 64 16t2 .

above the ground in feet, and

t,

the time in seconds her glasses

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(a) How high was the woman's face when her glasses fell o ? (b) How many seconds after the glasses fell did they hit the ground?

10.7.15.2 Sample Set BType Problems Exercise 10.347

dimensions.

(Solution on p. 806.)

The length of a rectangle is 6 feet more than twice its width. The area is 8 square feet. Find the

Exercise 10.348
The length of a rectangle is 18 inches more than three times its width. The area is 81 square inches. Find the dimensions.

Exercise 10.349 Exercise 10.350

(Solution on p. 806.)

The length of a rectangle is two thirds its width. The area is 14 square meters. Find the dimensions.

The length of a rectangle is four ninths its width. The area is 144 square feet. Find the dimensions.

Exercise 10.351
the length of the base and height.

(Solution on p. 807.)

The area of a triangle is 14 square inches. The base is 3 inches longer than the height. Find both

Exercise 10.352
The area of a triangle is 34 square centimeters. The base is 1 cm longer than twice the height. Find both the length of the base and the height.

10.7.15.3 Sample Set CType Problems Exercise 10.353

The product of two consecutive integers is 72. Find them.

(Solution on p. 807.)

Exercise 10.354
The product of two consecutive negative integers is 42. Find them.

Exercise 10.355
factorable, but the quadratic formula may be quicker.)

(Solution on p. 807.)

The product of two consecutive odd integers is 143. Find them. (Hint: The quadratic equation is

Exercise 10.356
The product of two consecutive even integers is 168. Find them.

Exercise 10.357
integer the product is 20. Find the integer.

(Solution on p. 807.)

Three is added to an integer and that sum is doubled. When this result is multiplied by the original

Exercise 10.358
Four is added to three times an integer. When this sum and the original integer are multiplied, the product is

1.

Find the integer.

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10.7.15.4 Sample Set DType Problems Exercise 10.359

What size should the piece of cardboard be?

(Solution on p. 807.)

A box with no top and a square base is to be made by cutting out 2-inch squares from each corner and folding up the sides of a piece of cardboard.The volume of the box is to be 25 cubic inches.

Exercise 10.360
A box with no top and a square base is to made by cutting out 8-inch squares from each corner and folding up the sides of a piece of cardboard. The volume of the box is to be 124 cubic inches. What size should the piece of cardboard be?

10.7.15.5 Sample Set EType Problems Exercise 10.361

now the level of carbon monoxide, in parts per million, will be

(Solution on p. 807.)

A study of the air quality in a particular city by an environmental group suggests that

t years from

A = 0.1t2 + 0.1t + 2.2.

(a) What is the level, in parts per million, of carbon monoxide in the air now? (b) How many years from now will the level of carbon monoxide be at 3 parts per million?

Exercise 10.362
A similar study to that of problem 21 suggests

A = 0.3t2 + 0.25t + 3.0.

(a) What is the level, in parts per million, of carbon monoxide in the air now? (b) How many years from now will the level of carbon monoxide be at 3.1 parts per million?

10.7.15.6 Sample Set FType Problems Exercise 10.363

width, how wide should it be?

(Solution on p. 807.)

A contractor is to pour a concrete walkway around a wading pool that is 4 feet wide and 8 feet long. The area of the walkway and pool is to be 96 square feet. If the walkway is to be of uniform

10.7.15.7 Astrophysical Problem Exercise 10.364

A very interesting application of quadratic equations is determining the length of a solar eclipse (the moon passing between the earth and sun). The length of a solar eclipse is found by solving the quadratic equation

(a + bt) + (c + dt) = (e + f t)
for

t.

The letters

a, b, c, d, e, t

and

equation is a quadratic equation in a calculator). Two values of

f are constants that pertain to a particular eclipse. The t and can be solved by the quadratic formula (and denitely

will result. The length of the eclipse is just the dierence of these

t-values.

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The following constants are from a solar eclipse that occurred on August 3, 431 B.C.

a = c e = =

619 912 1890.5

b d f

= =

1438 2

= 833

Determine the length of this particular solar eclipse.

10.7.16 Exercises For Review

Exercise 10.365 x+3 (Section 8.6) Find the sum: x2x+10 + x2 3x+2 . 2 +x2 Exercise 10.366 4 3 (Section 8.7) Solve the fractional equation x+12 + x+3 =
(Hint: Check for extraneous solutions.)

(Solution on p. 807.)

4 x2 +5x+6 .

Exercise 10.367 (Section 8.8) One

(Solution on p. 807.)
pipe can ll a tank in 120 seconds and another pipe can ll the same tank in

90 seconds. How long will it take both pipes working together to ll the tank?

Exercise 10.368 (Section 10.6) Use the quadratic formula to solve 10x2 3x 1 = 0. Exercise 10.369 (Section 10.6) Use the quadratic formula to solve 4x2 3x = 0.

(Solution on p. 807.)

10.8 Graphing Quadratic Solutions8

10.8.1 Overview

Parabolas Constructing Graphs of Parabolas

10.8.2 Parabolas
We will now study the graphs of quadratic equations in two variables with general form

y = ax2 + bx + c,

a = 0,

a, b, c are real numbers

Parabola
All such graphs have a similar shape. The graph of a quadratic equation of this type Parabola is called a

parabola and it will assume one of the following shapes.

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Vertex
The high point or low point of a parabola is called the

vertex of the parabola.

10.8.3 Constructing Graphs of Parabolas

We will construct the graph of a parabola by choosing several

x-values,

computing to nd the corresponding

y -values,

plotting these ordered pairs, then drawing a smooth curve through them.

10.8.4 Sample Set A

Example 10.56
Graph

y = x2 .

Construct a table to exhibit several ordered pairs.

x
0 1 2 3

y = x2
0 1 4 9 1 4 9
Table 10.1

1 2 3

This is the most basic parabola.

Although other parabolas may be wider, narrower, moved

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up or down, moved to the left or right, or inverted, they will all have this same basic shape. We will need to plot as many ordered pairs as necessary to ensure this basic shape.

Example 10.57
Graph

y = x2 2.

Construct a table of ordered pairs.

x
0 1 2 3

y = x2 2 2 1
2 7

1 2 3

1
2 7
Table 10.2

Notice that the graph of translation?

down. Compare the equations

y = x2 2 is precisely the graph of y = x2 but translated 2 units y = x2 and y = x2 2. Do you see what causes the 2 unit downward

10.8.5 Practice Set A

Exercise 10.370
the graphs of

(Solution on p. 807.)

Use the idea suggested in Sample Set A to sketch (quickly and perhaps not perfectly accurately)

y = x2 + 1

and

y = x2 3

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10.8.6 Sample Set B

Example 10.58
Graph

y = (x + 2) . y = x2 ?
Make a table of ordered

Do we expect the graph to be similar to the graph of pairs.

x
0 1

y
4 9 1 0 1 4
Table 10.3

1 2 3 4

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Notice that the graph of

y = (x + 2)

is precisely the graph of

y = x2

but translated 2

units to the left. The +2 inside the parentheses moves value inside the parentheses makes a move to the right.

y =x

two units to the left. A negative

10.8.7 Practice Set B

Exercise 10.371
Use the idea suggested in Sample Set B to sketch the graphs of

(Solution on p. 807.)

y = (x 3)

and

y = (x + 1)

Exercise 10.372
Graph

y = (x 2) + 1

(Solution on p. 808.)

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10.8.8 Exercises
For the following problems, graph the quadratic equations.

Exercise 10.373
y = x2

(Solution on p. 808.)

Exercise 10.374
y = x2

Exercise 10.375
y = (x 1)
2

(Solution on p. 809.)

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Exercise 10.376
y = (x 2)
2

Exercise 10.377
y = (x + 3)
2

(Solution on p. 809.)

Exercise 10.378
y = (x + 1)
2

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Exercise 10.379
y = x2 3

(Solution on p. 809.)

Exercise 10.380
y = x2 1

Exercise 10.381
y = x2 + 2

(Solution on p. 810.)

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Exercise 10.382
y = x2 +
1 2

Exercise 10.383
y = x2
1 2

(Solution on p. 810.)

Exercise 10.384
y = x2 + 1
(Compare with problem 2.)

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Exercise 10.385
y = x2 1
(Compare with problem 1.)

(Solution on p. 810.)

Exercise 10.386
y = (x 1) 1
2

Exercise 10.387
y = (x + 3) + 2
2

(Solution on p. 811.)

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Exercise 10.388
y = (x + 1)
2

Exercise 10.389
y = (x + 3)
2

(Solution on p. 811.)

Exercise 10.390
y = 2x2

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Exercise 10.391
y = 3x2

(Solution on p. 811.)

Exercise 10.392
y = 1 x2 2

Exercise 10.393
1 y = 3 x2

(Solution on p. 812.)

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For the following problems, try to guess the quadratic equation that corresponds to the given graph.

Exercise 10.394

Exercise 10.395

(Solution on p. 812.)

Exercise 10.396

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Exercise 10.397

(Solution on p. 812.)

10.8.9 Exercises For Review

Exercise 10.398 3 2 (Section 3.6) Simplify and write x4 y 5 x6 y 4 so that only positive exponents appear. Exercise 10.399 (Solution on p. 812.) (Section 6.7) Factor y 2 y 42. Exercise 10.400 2 3 18 (Section 8.6) Find the sum: a3 + a+3 + a2 9 . Exercise 10.401 (Solution on p. 812.) (Section 9.5) Simplify 4+25 . Exercise 10.402 (Section 10.7) Four is added to an integer and that sum is doubled. When this result is multiplied
by the original integer, the product is

6.

Find the integer.

10.9 Summary of Key Concepts 9

10.9.1 Summary Of Key Concepts
Quadratic Equation (Section 10.2) 2 A quadratic equation is an equation of the form ax + bx + c = 0, where a = 0. This form is the standard form of a quadratic equation.
a is the coecient of x2 . b is the coecient x. c is the constant term.
If two numbers

Zero-Factor Property (Section 10.2)

a
and

are multiplied together and the resulting product is 0, then at least one of the

numbers must be 0.

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (Section 10.3)

1. Set the equation equal to 0. 2. Factor the quadratic expression.

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3. By the zero-factor property, at least one of the factors must be zero, so, set each factor equal to zero and solve for the variable.

Extraction of Roots (Section 10.4) roots.

Quadratic equations of the form number then

x2 K = 0

or

x2 = K

can be solved by the

method of extraction of
K
is a positive real

We do so by taking both the positive and negative square roots of each side. If

Completing the Square (Section 10.5)

The quadratic equation

x=

K, K.

If

is a negative real number, no real number solution exists. can be solved by

ax2 + bx + c = 0

completing the square.

1. Write the equation so that the constant term appears on the right side of the equal sign. 2. If the leading coecient is dierent from 1, divide each term of the equation by that coecient. 3. Find one half of the coecient of the linear term, square it, then

add it to both sides of the equation.

4. The trinomial on the left side of the equation is now a perfect square trinomial and can be factored as

() .
5. Solve the equation by extraction of roots.

Quadratic Formula (Section 10.6)

The quadratic equation

ax2 + bx + c = 0

can be solved using the quadratic formula.

a is the coecient of x2 . b is the coecient of x. c is the constant term. x=

Parabola (Section 10.7)

The graph of a quadratic equation of the form

b b2 4ac 2a

Vertex of a Parabola (Section 10.8)

y = ax2 + bx + c

is a parabola.

The high point or low point of a parabola is the

vertex of the parabola.

10.10 Exercise Supplement 10

10.10.1 Exercise Supplement
10.10.1.1 Solving Quadratic Equations (Section 10.2) - Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (Section 10.3)
For the following problems, solve the equations.

Exercise 10.403
(x 2) (x 5) = 0

(Solution on p. 812.)

Exercise 10.404
(b + 1) (b 6) = 0

Exercise 10.405
(a + 10) (a 5) = 0

(Solution on p. 812.)

Exercise 10.406
(y 3) (y 4) = 0

Exercise 10.407
(m 8) (m + 1) = 0

(Solution on p. 812.)

Exercise 10.408
(4y + 1) (2y + 3) = 0
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Exercise 10.409
(x + 2) (3x 1) = 0

(Solution on p. 812.)

Exercise 10.410
(5a 2) (3a 10) = 0

Exercise 10.411
x (2x + 3) = 0

(Solution on p. 812.)

Exercise 10.412
(a 5) = 0
2

Exercise 10.413
(y + 3) = 0
2

(Solution on p. 812.)

Exercise 10.414
c2 = 36

Exercise 10.415
16y 2 49 = 0 6r2 36 = 0

(Solution on p. 812.)

Exercise 10.416 Exercise 10.417

a2 + 6a + 8 = 0
(Solution on p. 812.)

Exercise 10.418
r2 + 7r + 10 = 0 s2 9s + 8 = 0 y 2 = 10y 9

Exercise 10.419

(Solution on p. 812.)

Exercise 10.420 Exercise 10.421

11y 2 = 6y 2
(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.422
16x2 3 = 2x m2 = 4m 4

Exercise 10.423 Exercise 10.424

3 y 2 8 = 7y a (4b + 7) = 0

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.425 Exercise 10.426

x2 64 = 0

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.427
m2 81 = 0

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.428
9x2 25 = 0

Exercise 10.429
5a2 125 = 0 8r3 6r = 0

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.430 Exercise 10.431

m2 6m + 5 = 0
(Solution on p. 813.)

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Exercise 10.432
x2 + 2x 24 = 0 x2 + 3x = 28

Exercise 10.433 Exercise 10.434

20a2 3 = 7a 2y 2 6y = 8

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.435 Exercise 10.436

a2 + 2a = 1 2r2 = 5 3r

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.437

(Solution on p. 813.)

10.10.1.2 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Extraction of Roots (Section 10.4)
For the following problems, solve the equations using extraction of roots.

Exercise 10.438
y 2 = 81

Exercise 10.439
a2 = 121 x2 = 35 m2 = 2 r2 = 1

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.440 Exercise 10.441 Exercise 10.442

s2 10 = 0
(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.443

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.444
4x2 64 = 0 3y 2 = 75
Solve

Exercise 10.445 Exercise 10.446

y 2 = 4a2
for

(Solution on p. 813.)

y.
(Solution on p. 813.)
for

Exercise 10.447
Solve

m2 = 16n2 p4

m.
for

Exercise 10.448
Solve Solve

x2 = 25y 4 z 10 w8 x2 y 2 = 0
for

x.
(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.449
y.
for

Exercise 10.450
Solve

a4 b8 x6 y 12 z 2 = 0
2

a2 .
(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.451
(x 2) = 9

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Exercise 10.452
(y + 3) = 25
2

Exercise 10.453
(a + 10) = 1
2

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.454
(m + 12) = 6
2

Exercise 10.455
(r 8) = 10
2

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.456
(x 1) = 5
2

Exercise 10.457
(a 2) = 2
2

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.458
Solve

(x 2b) = b2
2

for

x
(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.459
Solve

(y + 6) = a
2

for

y. a.
(Solution on p. 813.)
for

Exercise 10.460
Solve

(2a 5) = c
2

for

Exercise 10.461
Solve

(3m 11) = 2a2

m.

10.10.1.3 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Completing the Square (Section 10.5) - Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula (Section 10.6)
For the following problems, solve the equations by completing the square or by using the quadratic formula.

Exercise 10.462
y 2 8y 12 = 0 s2 + 2s 24 = 0 a2 + 3a 9 = 0 b2 + b 8 = 0

Exercise 10.463 Exercise 10.464 Exercise 10.465

(Solution on p. 813.)

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.466
3x2 2x 1 = 0 5a2 + 2a 6 = 0 a2 = a + 4

Exercise 10.467 Exercise 10.468 Exercise 10.469

y 2 = 2y + 1 m2 6 = 0

(Solution on p. 813.)

(Solution on p. 813.)

Exercise 10.470 Exercise 10.471

r2 + 2r = 9
(Solution on p. 814.)

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Exercise 10.472
3p2 + 2p = 7

Exercise 10.473 Exercise 10.474 Exercise 10.475 Exercise 10.476

6x3 6x = 6x2

(Solution on p. 814.)

10x3 + 2x2 22x = 0

6r3 + 6r2 3r = 0
(Solution on p. 814.)

15x2 + 2x3 = 12x4

Exercise 10.477
(x + 3) (x 4) = 3

(Solution on p. 814.)

Exercise 10.478
(y 1) (y 2) = 6

Exercise 10.479
(a + 3) (a + 4) = 10

(Solution on p. 814.)

Exercise 10.480
(2m + 1) (3m 1) = 2

Exercise 10.481
(5r + 6) (r 1) = 2

(Solution on p. 814.)

Exercise 10.482 Exercise 10.483 Exercise 10.484

(m + 3) = 11
2

4x2 + 2x 3 = 3x2 + x + 1
(Solution on p. 814.)

5a2 + 5a + 4 = 3a2 + 2a + 5

Exercise 10.485
(r 8) = 70
2

(Solution on p. 814.)

Exercise 10.486
(2x + 7) = 51
2

10.10.1.4 Applications (Section 10.7)

For the following problems, nd the solution.

Exercise 10.487
The revenue number

(Solution on p. 814.)

R,

in dollars, collected by a certain manufacturer of inner tubes is related to the

of inner tubes sold by

R = 1400 16x + 3x2 .

How many inner tubes must be sold to

produce a prot of $1361?

Exercise 10.488
A study of the air quality in a particular city by an environmental group suggests that now the level of carbon monoxide, in parts per million, in the air will be (a) What is the level, in parts per million, of carbon monoxide in the air now? (b) How many years from now will the carbon monoxide level be at 6 parts per million?

t years from A = 0.8t2 + 0.5t + 3.3.

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Exercise 10.489
How wide should the contractor make it?

(Solution on p. 814.)

A contractor is to pour a concrete walkway around a community garden that is 15 feet wide and 50 feet long. The area of the walkway and garden is to be 924 square feet and of uniform width.

Exercise 10.490
A ball thrown vertically into the air has the equation of motion (a) How high is the ball at (b) How high is the ball at

h = 144 + 48t 16t2

t = 0? t = 1?
(Solution on p. 814.)

(c) When does the ball hit the ground?

Exercise 10.491
area is to be 138 square feet.

The length of a rectangle is 5 feet longer than three times its width. Find the dimensions if the

Exercise 10.492
The area of a triangle is 28 square centimeters. The base is 3 cm longer than the height. Find both the length of the base and the height.

Exercise 10.493
The product of two consecutive integers is 210. Find them.

(Solution on p. 814.)

Exercise 10.494
The product of two consecutive negative integers is 272. Find them.

Exercise 10.495
What size should the piece of cardboard be?

(Solution on p. 814.)

A box with no top and a square base is to be made by cutting out 3-inch squares from each corner and folding up the sides of a piece of cardboard. The volume of the box is to be 25 cubic inches.

10.11 Prociency Exam

10.11.1 Prociency Exam

11

For the quadratic equations in the following problems, specify the values of

a, b,

and

c.

Exercise 10.496 (Section 10.2) 2y 2 3y + 10 = 0 Exercise 10.497 (Section 10.2) 10b2 = 3b Exercise 10.498 (Section 10.2) (3x + 5) (x 1) = 0 Exercise 10.499 (Section 10.2) 3b (2b 1) = 0 Exercise 10.500 (Section 10.2) (a 8)2 = 0
For the following problems, solve each quadratic equation by factoring.

(Solution on p. 814.) (Solution on p. 814.)

For the following problems, use the zero-factor property to solve each quadratic equation.

(Solution on p. 814.) (Solution on p. 814.) (Solution on p. 814.)

Exercise 10.501 (Section 10.3) 4x2 16 = 0 Exercise 10.502 (Section 10.3) y 2 12y + 32 = 0
11 This
content is available online at <http://cnx.org/content/m21920/1.3/>.

(Solution on p. 814.) (Solution on p. 814.)

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Exercise 10.503 (Section 10.3) a2 5a = 14 Exercise 10.504 (Section 10.3) 6a2 = 10 11a Exercise 10.505 (Section 10.3) 2x2 = 2 5x Exercise 10.506 (Section 10.3) x3 25x = 0 Exercise 10.507 (Section 10.4) c2 = 81 Exercise 10.508 (Section 10.4) x2 = 15 Exercise 10.509 (Section 10.4) 3a2 18 = 0 Exercise 10.510 (Section 10.4) (x 5)2 = 1 Exercise 10.511 (Section 10.4) (y + 11)2 9 = 0 Exercise 10.512 (Section 10.4) y 2 25z 2 = 0 for y Exercise 10.513 (Section 10.4) 6a2 18b2 c2 for a Exercise 10.514 (Section 10.6) x2 6x 16 = 0 Exercise 10.515 (Section 10.6) y 2 2y 7 = 0 Exercise 10.516 (Section 10.6) (m + 2)2 5 = 0 Exercise 10.517 (Section 10.6) (x + b)2 = c2 Exercise 10.518 (Section 10.6) (x + 1) (x + 4) = 6 Exercise 10.519 (Section 10.6) 5z 2 5z 5 = 2z 2 z Exercise 10.520 (Section 10.6) 2m2 = 5m Exercise 10.521 (Section 10.5) x2 + 6x 8 = 0 Exercise 10.522 (Section 10.5) 2x2 + 7x 12 = 0 Exercise 10.523 (Section 10.7) The product of two consecutive odd integers is 143.

(Solution on p. 814.) (Solution on p. 814.) (Solution on p. 814.) (Solution on p. 814.)

For the following problems, solve each quadratic equation by extraction of roots.

(Solution on p. 814.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.)

For the following problems, solve each quadratic equation using quadratic formula.

(Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.)

For the following problems, solve each quadratic equation by completing the square.

(Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.) (Solution on p. 815.)

What are they?

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Exercise 10.524 (Section 10.7) A

equation

(Solution on p. 815.)
study of the air quality by an environmental group suggests that

years from

now the level of carbon monoxide in the air, in parts per million, will be given by the quadratic

A = 0.4t2 + 0.1t + 3.1

where

represents the amount of carbon monoxide in the air.

(a) What is the level, in parts per million, of carbon monoxide in the air now? (b) How many years from now will the level of carbon monoxide be at18.1 parts per million?

Exercise 10.525 (Solution on p. 815.) (Section 10.7) The length of a rectangle is 6 inches longer than the width of the rectangle. Find
the dimensions of the rectangle if the area is 112 square feet. For the following problems, construct the graphs of the following equations.

Exercise 10.526 (Section 10.8) y = x2 3

(Solution on p. 815.)

Exercise 10.527 (Section 10.8) y = (x + 1)2

(Solution on p. 816.)

Exercise 10.528 (Section 10.8) y = (x 2)2 + 3

(Solution on p. 816.)

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For the following problems, write the equation that corresponds to each graph.

Exercise 10.529 (Section 10.8)

(Solution on p. 816.)

Exercise 10.530 (Section 10.8)

(Solution on p. 816.)

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 10

Solution to Exercise 10.1 (p. 731)
yes no no

Solution to Exercise 10.2 (p. 731) Solution to Exercise 10.3 (p. 731) Solution to Exercise 10.4 (p. 731)
yes no

Solution to Exercise 10.5 (p. 731) Solution to Exercise 10.6 (p. 731)
yes

Solution to Exercise 10.7 (p. 732)

a=4

Solution to Exercise 10.8 (p. 732)

y = 6, 7 x = 5, 4 3 3, 4, 7

Solution to Exercise 10.9 (p. 732) Solution to Exercise 10.10 (p. 732) Solution to Exercise 10.12 (p. 732) Solution to Exercise 10.14 (p. 732) Solution to Exercise 10.16 (p. 732)
2, 5, 0

2, 5, 5

3, 4, 1

Solution to Exercise 10.18 (p. 733) Solution to Exercise 10.20 (p. 733)
4, 0, 0

8, 2, 0

Solution to Exercise 10.22 (p. 733)

1, 1, 10

Solution to Exercise 10.24 (p. 733) Solution to Exercise 10.26 (p. 733) Solution to Exercise 10.28 (p. 733) Solution to Exercise 10.30 (p. 733)
x=0 a=0 1, 0, 9 1, 6, 1 3, 5, 7

Solution to Exercise 10.32 (p. 733) Solution to Exercise 10.34 (p. 733)
k = 7

Solution to Exercise 10.36 (p. 733)

x = 4

Solution to Exercise 10.38 (p. 733)

y = 0, 1

Solution to Exercise 10.40 (p. 734)

n = 0, 4

799

Solution to Exercise 10.42 (p. 734)

a=4

Solution to Exercise 10.44 (p. 734)

x = 7 or x = 0 y = 4 or y = 8

Solution to Exercise 10.46 (p. 734) Solution to Exercise 10.48 (p. 734) Solution to Exercise 10.50 (p. 734)
x= x = 4 or x = 5
6 5 or x

Solution to Exercise 10.52 (p. 734)

m = 5 or m = 6 x= a=
5 7 4 , 2

=3

Solution to Exercise 10.54 (p. 734) Solution to Exercise 10.56 (p. 734) Solution to Exercise 10.58 (p. 734)
x= y=
6 6 7 , 7 14 10 5 , 3

6 11

Solution to Exercise 10.60 (p. 734) Solution to Exercise 10.62 (p. 735)
m=
5 2 6 5

Solution to Exercise 10.64 (p. 735)

Solution to Exercise 10.66 (p. 735) Solution to Exercise 10.68 (p. 737)
x = 7, 4 x=
5 7 2 , 5

14 + 2 7

Solution to Exercise 10.69 (p. 737) Solution to Exercise 10.70 (p. 737)
x = 4, 6
1 x = 3 , 5 2

Solution to Exercise 10.71 (p. 737)

Solution to Exercise 10.72 (p. 737)

y = 3 , 1 5 m = 0, 11 2 p=

Solution to Exercise 10.73 (p. 737) Solution to Exercise 10.74 (p. 737)
1 1 3 , 2

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Solution to Exercise 10.75 (p. 737)

r = 7, 7

Solution to Exercise 10.76 (p. 738)

x = 2, 3 9 7

Solution to Exercise 10.77 (p. 738) Solution to Exercise 10.79 (p. 738)
x = 1, 5 x = 1, 3

Solution to Exercise 10.81 (p. 738) Solution to Exercise 10.83 (p. 738)
x = 1, 7 2 x = 3, 4 x = 5, 6 x = 2, 4

Solution to Exercise 10.85 (p. 739) Solution to Exercise 10.87 (p. 739) Solution to Exercise 10.89 (p. 739)
4 9 2 3

Solution to Exercise 10.91 (p. 739)

y = 0,

x = 4, 0
4 3

Solution to Exercise 10.93 (p. 739)

x = 4,
1 2,

Solution to Exercise 10.95 (p. 739)

x=8

Solution to Exercise 10.97 (p. 739)

b = 7

Solution to Exercise 10.99 (p. 739)

x = 0, 4 y = 0, 7

Solution to Exercise 10.101 (p. 739) Solution to Exercise 10.103 (p. 739) Solution to Exercise 10.105 (p. 739)
no solution

x = 2, 2

Solution to Exercise 10.107 (p. 740)

a = 10, 10 b = 7, 7

Solution to Exercise 10.109 (p. 740) Solution to Exercise 10.111 (p. 740) Solution to Exercise 10.113 (p. 740) Solution to Exercise 10.115 (p. 740)
b = 2, 2 y = 0, 1, 1 a = 5, 5

Solution to Exercise 10.117 (p. 740) Solution to Exercise 10.119 (p. 740)
x= a = 6, 6 2, 2

Solution to Exercise 10.121 (p. 740)

b = 3, 3

801

Solution to Exercise 10.123 (p. 740)

b = 4, 4 y = 5

Solution to Exercise 10.125 (p. 740) Solution to Exercise 10.127 (p. 740)
no solution

Solution to Exercise 10.129 (p. 740)

a = 2 b=7

Solution to Exercise 10.131 (p. 741) Solution to Exercise 10.133 (p. 741) Solution to Exercise 10.135 (p. 741) Solution to Exercise 10.137 (p. 741) Solution to Exercise 10.139 (p. 741) Solution to Exercise 10.141 (p. 741)
x = 6, 7 b = 9, 3 x = 7, 2 a = 3, 1 m = 0, 1

Solution to Exercise 10.143 (p. 741)

a = 5, 3

Solution to Exercise 10.145 (p. 741)

a = 1, 1 4 a = 1

1 2

Solution to Exercise 10.147 (p. 741) Solution to Exercise 10.149 (p. 741)
5 x = 2, 3

Solution to Exercise 10.151 (p. 741)

no solution

Solution to Exercise 10.153 (p. 742)

x12 y 14

Solution to Exercise 10.155 (p. 742) Solution to Exercise 10.157 (p. 742)
x = 4,
x2 +1 (x+1)(x1)(x2) 1 3

Solution to Exercise 10.158 (p. 745)

x = 12 y = 11 3

Solution to Exercise 10.159 (p. 745) Solution to Exercise 10.160 (p. 745)
a = 3 2

Solution to Exercise 10.161 (p. 745)

n = mp4 6 q = 3

Solution to Exercise 10.162 (p. 745) Solution to Exercise 10.163 (p. 745)
m = 11.74 a = 2, 14

Solution to Exercise 10.165 (p. 746)

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Solution Exercise 10.166 (p. 746) to

m=4

Solution to Exercise 10.167 (p. 746)

y = 0, 14

15

Solution Exercise 10.168 (p. 746) to Solution to Exercise 10.169 (p. 746)
x = 11 k =12 3

Solution to Exercise 10.170 (p. 746)

x = 6 a = 3 b = 1

Solution to Exercise 10.172 (p. 746) Solution to Exercise 10.174 (p. 746) Solution to Exercise 10.176 (p. 746)
x = 5

Solution to Exercise 10.178 (p. 746)

a= 5

Solution to Exercise 10.180 (p. 746)

b = 2 3 y= 3

Solution to Exercise 10.182 (p. 746) Solution to Exercise 10.184 (p. 746)
a = 2 2 a= 5

Solution to Exercise 10.186 (p. 747) Solution to Exercise 10.188 (p. 747) Solution to Exercise 10.190 (p. 747)
x = 3 x = 5 x = 10

Solution to Exercise 10.192 (p. 747) Solution to Exercise 10.194 (p. 747)
x = 2 3 x = 3b

Solution to Exercise 10.196 (p. 747) Solution to Exercise 10.198 (p. 747)
k = mn y = an x = z

Solution to Exercise 10.200 (p. 747) Solution to Exercise 10.202 (p. 747) Solution to Exercise 10.204 (p. 747)
a = b 2, b 2

Solution to Exercise 10.206 (p. 748) Solution to Exercise 10.208 (p. 748) Solution to Exercise 10.210 (p. 748)
a = 8 , 10 x = 11, 1 x = 5, 1

803

Solution Exercise 10.212 (p. 748) to

a = 4

Solution to Exercise 10.214 (p. 748)

x = 1

Solution to Exercise 10.216 (p. 748) Solution to Exercise 10.218 (p. 748)
x=ab y = 2 a

Solution to Exercise 10.220 (p. 748)

a = 4.58 y = 7.30

Solution to Exercise 10.222 (p. 748) Solution to Exercise 10.224 (p. 748)
x = 1.00 x=
11 9

Solution to Exercise 10.226 (p. 749) Solution to Exercise 10.228 (p. 749)
x = 0, 4

Solution to Exercise 10.230 (p. 753) Solution to Exercise 10.231 (p. 753)
x= x = 6, 8
3 29 2 1 4 ,

Solution to Exercise 10.232 (p. 753)

m= y=

Solution to Exercise 10.233 (p. 753)

1 21 5

Solution to Exercise 10.234 (p. 753) Solution to Exercise 10.235 (p. 754) Solution to Exercise 10.237 (p. 754)
a = 3, 4 y = 4, 6 x = 4, 2 x = 0.8, 0.4

Solution to Exercise 10.239 (p. 754) Solution to Exercise 10.241 (p. 754)
No real number solution.

Solution to Exercise 10.243 (p. 754)

x = 2 b=

Solution to Exercise 10.245 (p. 754) Solution Exercise 10.247 (p. 754) to
a = 5 x = 10, 0 a = 6, 0
5 37 2

Solution to Exercise 10.249 (p. 754) Solution to Exercise 10.251 (p. 754) Solution to Exercise 10.253 (p. 754)
x = 13, 1 a=
1 3 2

34

Solution to Exercise 10.255 (p. 754)

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QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

Solution to Exercise 10.257 (p. 755)

1 x = 3, 5 3

Solution to Exercise 10.259 (p. 755)

x=

Solution to Exercise 10.261 (p. 755)

No real number solution.

5 57 4

Solution to Exercise 10.263 (p. 755)

a=

Solution to Exercise 10.265 (p. 755)

y = 0.91, 2.57

3 37 14

Solution to Exercise 10.267 (p. 755)

No real number solution.

Solution to Exercise 10.269 (p. 755) Solution to Exercise 10.271 (p. 755) Solution to Exercise 10.273 (p. 757)
a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c = = = = = = 4 3 5 3 9 1
x+1 x+3

Solution to Exercise 10.274 (p. 757)

= 2

Solution to Exercise 10.275 (p. 757)

= 5 = 1 = = 1 0

Solution to Exercise 10.276 (p. 757)

= 4 = = = = 1 0 1 6

Solution to Exercise 10.277 (p. 757)

= 2

Solution to Exercise 10.278 (p. 757)

= 5

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Solution to Exercise 10.279 (p. 757)

a b c a b c a b c a b c x= a= = = = = = 2 4 1 3 5

Solution to Exercise 10.280 (p. 757)

= 3 = 3 = 2 = 11 = = = 1 0 0

Solution to Exercise 10.281 (p. 757)

Solution to Exercise 10.282 (p. 757)

Solution to Exercise 10.283 (p. 761) Solution to Exercise 10.284 (p. 761) Solution to Exercise 10.285 (p. 761)
no real number solution

3 65 4

1 6 5

Solution to Exercise 10.286 (p. 761) Solution to Exercise 10.287 (p. 761)
x = 3, 1 y = 1, 4
2 m = 0, 3

Solution to Exercise 10.289 (p. 761) Solution to Exercise 10.291 (p. 762)
a = 2, 10 b = 2

Solution to Exercise 10.293 (p. 762) Solution to Exercise 10.295 (p. 762)
x = 3, 1 2 x=
1 5 4

Solution to Exercise 10.297 (p. 762) Solution to Exercise 10.299 (p. 762)
a = 1,
3 5 5 41 2

Solution to Exercise 10.301 (p. 762)

x= a=

Solution to Exercise 10.303 (p. 762) Solution to Exercise 10.305 (p. 762)
b = 5 y=
1 89 2

Solution to Exercise 10.307 (p. 762)

5 41 2

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Solution to Exercise 10.309 (p. 762)

x = 1

Solution to Exercise 10.311 (p. 762)

a = 4, 1

Solution to Exercise 10.313 (p. 763)

b = 1, 2

Solution to Exercise 10.315 (p. 763)

No real number solution.

Solution to Exercise 10.317 (p. 763) Solution to Exercise 10.319 (p. 763)
x=4
2 6 2

Solution Exercise 10.321 (p. 763) to

b=62 2
1 34 3

Solution to Exercise 10.323 (p. 763)

x=

Solution to Exercise 10.325 (p. 763)

No real number solution.

Solution to Exercise 10.327 (p. 763)

x8 y 2 z 6

Solution to Exercise 10.329 (p. 763)

6y 2 + 19y 7 x = 2, 6

Solution to Exercise 10.331 (p. 763) Solution to Exercise 10.332 (p. 765)
12 or 18

Solution to Exercise 10.333 (p. 766)

In 9 and 15 years, the population of the city will be 95,865.

Solution to Exercise 10.334 (p. 767)

width = 2 feet, length = 7 feet

Solution to Exercise 10.335 (p. 767)

height = 6 meters, base = 8 meters 14 and 15, amd 14 and 15 2

Solution to Exercise 10.336 (p. 768) Solution to Exercise 10.337 (p. 768) Solution to Exercise 10.338 (p. 769)
10 in. by 10 in.; 2 by 2 is not physically possible.

Solution to Exercise 10.339 (p. 770) Solution to Exercise 10.340 (p. 771)
3 ft wide (a).

5.1

parts per million (b).

3.6

years

Solution to Exercise 10.341 (p. 772)

$8 or $14

Solution to Exercise 10.343 (p. 772)

(a) 12, 036 (b) 3 and 12 years from now (a) 48 feet (b) 64 feet (c) t length

Solution to Exercise 10.345 (p. 772) Solution to Exercise 10.347 (p. 773)
= 8;
width

=3

=1

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Solution to Exercise 10.349 (p. 773) 2

width

Solution to Exercise 10.351 (p. 773)

b = 7; h = 4

21

length

21

Solution to Exercise 10.353 (p. 773) Solution to Exercise 10.355 (p. 773) Solution to Exercise 10.357 (p. 773)
n = 2, 5 4+ 13, 11 or 11, 13 9, 8 or 8, 9

Solution to Exercise 10.359 (p. 774) Solution to Exercise 10.361 (p. 774)
(a) carbon monoxide now (b)

12.5 inches

2.2

parts per million

Solution to Exercise 10.363 (p. 774)

x=2

2.37 years

Solution to Exercise 10.365 (p. 775) Solution to Exercise 10.367 (p. 775) Solution to Exercise 10.369 (p. 775)
x = 0, 3 4
3 51 7 3x+14 (x+2)(x2)

Solution to Exercise 10.370 (p. 777)

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Solution to Exercise 10.371 (p. 779)

Solution to Exercise 10.372 (p. 779)

Solution to Exercise 10.373 (p. 780)

y = x2

809

Solution to Exercise 10.375 (p. 780)

y = (x 1)
2

Solution to Exercise 10.377 (p. 781)

y = (x + 3)
2

Solution to Exercise 10.379 (p. 782)

y = x2 3

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QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

Solution to Exercise 10.381 (p. 782)

y = x2 + 2

Solution to Exercise 10.383 (p. 783)

y = x2
1 2

Solution to Exercise 10.385 (p. 784)

y = x2 1

811

Solution to Exercise 10.387 (p. 784)

y = (x + 3) + 2
2

Solution to Exercise 10.389 (p. 785)

y = (x + 3)
2

Solution to Exercise 10.391 (p. 786)

y = 3x2

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QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

Solution to Exercise 10.393 (p. 786)

y = 1 x2 3

Solution to Exercise 10.395 (p. 787)

y = (x 3)
2

Solution to Exercise 10.397 (p. 788)

y = (x + 3) + 2 (y + 6) (y 7)
82 5 11 2

Solution to Exercise 10.399 (p. 788) Solution to Exercise 10.401 (p. 788) Solution to Exercise 10.403 (p. 789)
x = 2, 5

Solution to Exercise 10.405 (p. 789)

a = 10, 5 m = 8, 1 x = 2, 1 3 x = 0, 3 2 y = 3

Solution to Exercise 10.407 (p. 789) Solution to Exercise 10.409 (p. 790) Solution to Exercise 10.411 (p. 790) Solution to Exercise 10.413 (p. 790) Solution to Exercise 10.415 (p. 790)
y = 7 4

Solution to Exercise 10.417 (p. 790)

a = 4, 2

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Solution to Exercise 10.419 (p. 790)

s = 1, 8

Solution to Exercise 10.421 (p. 790)

y = 1 , 2 6 m=2

Solution to Exercise 10.423 (p. 790) Solution to Exercise 10.425 (p. 790)
a = 0; b = 7 4 m = 9 a = 5

Solution to Exercise 10.427 (p. 790) Solution to Exercise 10.429 (p. 790) Solution to Exercise 10.431 (p. 790)
m = 5, 1

Solution to Exercise 10.433 (p. 791) Solution to Exercise 10.435 (p. 791)
y = 4, 1 x = 7, 4

Solution to Exercise 10.437 (p. 791)

5 r = 2, 1

Solution to Exercise 10.439 (p. 791)

a = 11

Solution to Exercise 10.441 (p. 791)

m= 2

Solution to Exercise 10.443 (p. 791)

s = 10 y = 5

Solution to Exercise 10.445 (p. 791) Solution to Exercise 10.447 (p. 791)
m = 4np2 y = x

Solution to Exercise 10.449 (p. 791) Solution to Exercise 10.451 (p. 791)
x = 5, 1

Solution to Exercise 10.453 (p. 792)

a = 11, 9 r =8

Solution to Exercise 10.455 (p. 792) Solution to Exercise 10.457 (p. 792)
No real number solution.

10

Solution Exercise 10.459 (p. 792) to

y = 6 m=

Solution Exercise 10.461 (p. 792) to Solution to Exercise 10.463 (p. 792)
s = 4, 6 b=
11a 2 3

Solution to Exercise 10.465 (p. 792)

1 33 2 1 31 5

Solution to Exercise 10.467 (p. 792)

a=

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QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

Solution to Exercise 10.469 (p. 792)

y =1

Solution Exercise 10.471 (p. 792) to

r = 1

Solution to Exercise 10.473 (p. 793)

x = 0, 1 221 10 x = 0, 112181 x=
1 61 2

10

Solutionto Exercise 10.475 (p. 793) Solution to Exercise 10.477 (p. 793) Solution to Exercise 10.479 (p. 793)
No real number solution.

Solution to Exercise 10.481 (p. 793)

r=

Solution to Exercise 10.483 (p. 793)

a=

1 161 10 3 17 4

Solution to Exercise 10.485 (p. 793)

r =8

Solution to Exercise 10.487 (p. 793)

No solution.

70

Solution to Exercise 10.489 (p. 794)

x 1.29 feet w=6

Solution to Exercise 10.491 (p. 794) Solution to Exercise 10.493 (p. 794)
x = 15, 14, x=
18+5 3 3
or 14, 15

Solution to Exercise 10.495 (p. 794) Solution to Exercise 10.496 (p. 794)
a = 2, b = 3, c = 10

Solution to Exercise 10.497 (p. 794)

a = 10, b = 3, c = 0
5 x = 3, 1

Solution to Exercise 10.498 (p. 794) Solution to Exercise 10.499 (p. 794)
b = 0, 1 2 a=8

Solution to Exercise 10.500 (p. 794) Solution to Exercise 10.501 (p. 794) Solution to Exercise 10.502 (p. 794)
y = 4, 8 2, 7 x = 2, 2

Solution to Exercise 10.503 (p. 795)

Solution to Exercise 10.504 (p. 795)

2 a = 5, 3 2

Solution to Exercise 10.505 (p. 795)

x = 2, 1 2

Solution to Exercise 10.506 (p. 795)

x = 0, 5, 5

815

Solution to Exercise 10.507 (p. 795)

c = 9, 9

Solution to Exercise 10.508 (p. 795)

x = 15, 15 a = 6, 6 x = 4, 6

Solution Exercise 10.509 (p. 795) to Solution to Exercise 10.510 (p. 795) Solution to Exercise 10.511 (p. 795)
y = 8, 14

Solution to Exercise 10.512 (p. 795) Solution to Exercise 10.513 (p. 795)
a = bc 3 x = 2, 8 y = 5z, 5z

Solution to Exercise 10.514 (p. 795)

Solution Exercise 10.515 (p. 795) to

y =12 2 m = 2

Solution to Exercise 10.516 (p. 795)

5

Solution to Exercise 10.517 (p. 795)

x = b c x= z=

Solution to Exercise 10.518 (p. 795) Solution to Exercise 10.519 (p. 795) Solution to Exercise 10.520 (p. 795)
5 m = 0, 2 2 19 3 5 33 2

Solution Exercise 10.521 (p. 795) to

x = 3 x=

Solution to Exercise 10.522 (p. 795)

7 145 4

17

Solution to Exercise 10.523 (p. 795)

11 and 13 or (a)

Solution to Exercise 10.524 (p. 796) Solution to Exercise 10.525 (p. 796)
width

11

and

13

3.1

(b) 6 years from now

1+ 1793 ; 4 1+ 1793 length = 4

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Solution to Exercise 10.526 (p. 796)

Solution to Exercise 10.527 (p. 796)

Solution to Exercise 10.528 (p. 796)

Solution to Exercise 10.529 (p. 797)

y = (x 2) + 1 or y = x2 4x + 5
2

Solution to Exercise 10.530 (p. 797)

y = (x + 3) 2 or y = x2 6x 11
2

Chapter 11
Systems of Linear Equations

11.1 Objectives1
After completing this chapter, you should

Solutions by Graphing (Section 11.2)

be able to recognize a system of equations and a solution to it be able to graphically interpret independent, inconsistent, and dependent systems be able to solve a system of linear equations graphically

Elimination by Substitution (Section 11.3)

know when the substitution method works best be able to use the substitution method to solve a system of linear equations know what to expect when using substitution with a system that consists of parallel lines or coincident lines

Elimination by Addition (Section 11.4)

know the properties used in the addition method be able to use the addition method to solve a system of linear equations know what to expect when using the addition method with a system that consists of parallel or coincident lines

Applications (Section 11.5)

become more familiar with the ve-step method for solving applied problems be able to solve number problems be able to solve value and rate problems

11.2 Solutions by Graphing2

11.2.1 Overview

Systems of Equations Solution to A System of Equations
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Graphs of Systems of Equations Independent, Inconsistent, and Dependent Systems The Method of Solving A System Graphically

11.2.2 Systems of Equations

Systems of Equations variables, or more briey, a system of equations.
The A collection of two linear equations in two variables is called a

system of linear equations in two pair of equations

5x 2y = 5 x + y=8

is a system of equations. The brace

{ is used to denote that the two equations occur together (simultaneously).

11.2.3 Solution to A System of Equations

Solution to a System
We know that one of the innitely many solutions to one linear equation in two variables is an ordered pair. An ordered pair that is a solution to both of the equations in a system is called a

of equations.

solution to the system

For example, the ordered pair

(3, 5)

is a solution to the system

{ (3, 5)

5x 2y = 5 x + y=8

since

is a solution to both equations.

5x 2y 5 (3) 2 (5) 15 10 5

= = = =

5 5 5 5
Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

x+y 3+5 8

= = =

8 8 8
Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

11.2.4 Graphs of Systems of Equations

One method of solving a system of equations is by graphing. We know that the graph of a linear equation in two variables is a straight line. The graph of a system will consist of two straight lines. When two straight lines are graphed, one of three possibilities may result.

Example 11.1
The lines intersect at the point

(a, b).

The point

(a, b) is

the solution to the corresponding system.

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Example 11.2
The lines are parallel. They do not intersect. The system has no solution.

Example 11.3
The lines are coincident (one on the other). They intersect at innitely many points. The system has innitely many solutions.

11.2.5 Independent, Inconsistent, and Dependent Systems

Independent Systems
Systems in which the lines intersect at precisely one point are called

independent systems.

In applications,

independent systems can arise when the collected data are accurate and complete. For example,

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The sum of two numbers is 10 and the product of the two numbers is 21. Find the numbers. In this application, the data are accurate and complete. The solution is 7 and 3.

Inconsistent Systems

Systems in which the lines are parallel are called

inconsistent systems.

In applications, inconsistent

systems can arise when the collected data are contradictory. For example, The sum of two even numbers is 30 and the dierence of the same two numbers is 0. numbers. The data are contradictory. There is no solution to this application. Find the

Dependent Systems

Systems in which the lines are coincident are called

dependent systems.

In applications, dependent

systems can arise when the collected data are incomplete. For example. The dierence of two numbers is 9 and twice one number is 18 more than twice the other. The data are incomplete. There are innitely many solutions.

11.2.6 The Method of Solving A System Graphically

The Method of Solving a System Graphically
To solve a system of equations graphically: Graph both equations. 1. If the lines intersect, the solution is the ordered pair that corresponds to the point of intersection. The system is independent. 2. If the lines are parallel, there is no solution. The system is inconsistent. 3. If the lines are coincident, there are innitely many solutions. The system is dependent.

11.2.7 Sample Set A

Solve each of the following systems by graphing.

Example 11.4
{ 2x + y = 5 x+y =2 (1) (2)

Write each equation in slope-intercept form.

(1)

2x + y = 5 y = 2x + 5

(2)

x+y =2 y = x + 2

Graph each of these equations.

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The lines appear to intersect at the point

(1, 3).

The solution to this system is

(1, 3),

or

x = 1,

y=3 x = 1, y = 3 = = = = (1) (2) 5 5 5 5

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct. into each equation.

Check: Substitute

(1)

2x + y 2 (1) + 3 2+3 5

(2)

x+y 1 + 3 2

= = =

2 2 2
Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Example 11.5
{ x + y = 1 x + y = 2

Write each equation in slope-intercept form.

(1)

x + y y

(2)

x + y y

= x1

= x+2

Graph each of these equations.

inconsistent.
m=1

These lines are parallel.

This system has no solution.

We denote this fact by writing

We are sure that these lines are parallel because we notice that they have the same slope, for both lines. The lines are not coincident because the

y -intercepts

are dierent.

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Example 11.6
{ 2x + 3y = 2 6x + 9y = 6 (1) (2)

Write each equation in slope-intercept form.

(1)

2x + 3y 3y y

= = =
2 3x

2 2x 2
2 3

(2)

6x + 9y 9y y

= = =
2 3x

6 6x 6
2 3

Both equations are the same. This system has innitely many solutions. We write

dependent.

11.2.8 Practice Set A

Solve each of the following systems by graphing. Write the ordered pair solution or state that the system is inconsistent, or dependent.

Exercise 11.1
{ 2x + y = 1 x + y = 5

(Solution on p. 857.)

Exercise 11.2
{ 2x + 3y = 6 6x 9y = 18

(Solution on p. 857.)

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Exercise 11.3
{ 3x + 5y = 15 9x + 15y = 15

(Solution on p. 857.)

Exercise 11.4
{ y = 3 x + 2y = 4

(Solution on p. 857.)

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11.2.9 Exercises
For the following problems, solve the systems by graphing. Write the ordered pair solution, or state that the system is inconsistent or dependent.

Exercise 11.5
{ x + y = 5 x + y = 1

(Solution on p. 858.)

Exercise 11.6
{ x+y =4 x+y =0

Exercise 11.7
{ 3x + y = 5 x+y =3

(Solution on p. 858.)

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Exercise 11.8
{ x y = 6 x + 2y = 0

Exercise 11.9
{ 3x + y = 0 4x 3y = 12

(Solution on p. 858.)

Exercise 11.10
{ 4x + y = 7 3x + y = 2

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Exercise 11.11
{ 2x + 3y = 6 3x + 4y = 6

(Solution on p. 859.)

Exercise 11.12
{ x + y = 3 4x + 4y = 12

Exercise 11.13
{ 2x 3y = 1 4x 6y = 4

(Solution on p. 859.)

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Exercise 11.14
{ x + 2y = 3 3x 6y = 9

Exercise 11.15
{ x 2y = 6 3x 6y = 18

(Solution on p. 859.)

Exercise 11.16
{ 2x + 3y = 6 10x 15y = 30

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11.2.10 Exercises For Review

Exercise 11.17 (Section 3.8) Express 0.000426 in scientic notation. Exercise 11.18 (Section 4.7) Find the product: (7x 3)2 . Exercise 11.19 (Section 7.5) Supply the missing word. The
the line.

(Solution on p. 860.)

(Solution on p. 860.)
of a line is a measure of the steepness of

Exercise 11.20 (Section 10.2) Supply the missing word.

a equation.

An equation of the form

ax2 + bx + c = 0, a = 0, is called
(Solution on p. 860.)

Exercise 11.21 (Section 10.8) Construct the graph of the quadratic equation y = x2 3.

11.3 Elimination by Substitution 3

11.3.1 Overview

When Substitution Works Best

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The Substitution Method Substitution and Parallel Lines Substitution and Coincident Lines

11.3.2 When Substitution Works Best

We know how to solve a linear equation in one variable. We shall now study a method for solving a system of two linear equations in two variables by transforming the two equations in two variables into one equation in one variable. To make this transformation, this we need to eliminate one equation and one variable. We can make

elimination by substitution. When Substitution Works Best

The substitution method works best when

either of these conditions exists:

1,
or

1. One of the variables has a coecient of

2. One of the variables can be made to have a coecient of 1 without introducing fractions.

11.3.3 The Substitution Method

The Substitution Method
To solve a system of two linear equations in two variables, 1. Solve one of the equations for one of the variables. 2. Substitute the expression for the variable chosen in step 1 into the other equation. 3. Solve the resulting equation in one variable. 4. Substitute the value obtained in step 3 into the equation obtained in step 1 and solve to obtain the value of the other variable. 5. Check the solution in both equations. 6. Write the solution as an ordered pair.

11.3.4 Sample Set A

Example 11.7
Solve the system

2x + 3y = 14 3x + y = 7 y

(1) (2)

Step 1: Since the coecient of

in equation 2 is 1, we will solve equation 2 for

y.

y = 3x + 7
Step 2: Substitute the expression

3x + 7

for

in equation 1.

2x + 3 (3x + 7) = 14
Step 3: Solve the equation obtained in step 2.

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2x + 3 (3x + 7) 2x 9x + 21 7x + 21

= = =

14 14 14 7
the equation obtained in step

7x =
Step 4: Substitute

y y y

= = =

x = 1 x = 1 into 3 (1) + 7

1, y = 3x + 7.

3 + 7 4 x=1
and

We now have

y = 4.
into each of the original equations for a check.

Step 5: Substitute

x = 1, y = 4 = = = = 14 14 14 14

(1)

2x + 3y 2 (1) + 3 (4) 2 + 12 14

(2)
Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

3x + y 3 (1) + (4) 3+4 7

= = = =

7 7 7 7
Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Step 6: The solution is of the system.

(1, 4) .

The point

(1, 4)

is the point of intersection of the two lines

11.3.5 Practice Set A

Exercise 11.22
Slove the system

(Solution on p. 860.)

5x 8y = 18 4x + y = 7

11.3.6 Substitution And Parallel Lines

The following rule alerts us to the fact that the two lines of a system are parallel.

Substitution and Parallel Lines

If computations eliminate all the variables and produce a contradiction, the two lines of a system are parallel, and the system is called inconsistent.

11.3.7 Sample Set B

Example 11.8
Solve the system

2x y = 1 4x 2y = 4 y.

(1) (2)

Step 1: Solve equation 1 for

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2x y y y

= =

1 2x 1 2x 1
for

= 2x + 1

Step 2: Substitute the expression

into equation 2.

4x 2 (2x 1) = 4
Step 3: Solve the equation obtained in step 2.

4x 2 (2x 1) 4x 4x + 2 2
are parallel.

= = =

4 4 4
These lines

Computations have eliminated all the variables and produce a contradiction.

This system is inconsistent.

11.3.8 Practice Set B

Exercise 11.23
Slove the system

(Solution on p. 860.)

7x 3y = 2 14x 6y = 1

11.3.9 Substitution And Coincident Lines

The following rule alerts us to the fact that the two lines of a system are coincident.

Substitution and Coincident Lines

and the system is called dependent.

If computations eliminate all the variables and produce an identity, the two lines of a system are coincident

11.3.10 Sample Set C

Example 11.9
Solve the system

4x + 8y = 8 3x + 6y = 6

(1) (2)

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Step 1: Divide equation 1 by 4 and solve for

x.

4x + 8y x + 2y

= =

8 2 2y + 2 2y + 2
for

x =

Step 2: Substitute the expression

in equation 2.

3 (2y + 2) + 6y = 6
Step 3: Solve the equation obtained in step 2.

3 (2y + 2) + 6y 6y + 6 + 6y 6
coincident.

= = =

6 6 6
These lines are

Computations have eliminated all the variables and produced an identity.

This system is dependent.

11.3.11 Practice Set C

Exercise 11.24
Solve the system

(Solution on p. 860.)

4x + 3y = 1 8x 6y = 2
The problem in Sample Set D illustrates this

Systems in which a coecient of one of the variables is not 1 or cannot be made to be 1 without introducing fractions are not well suited for the substitution method. messy situation.

11.3.12 Sample Set D

Example 11.10
Solve the system

3x + 2y = 1 4x 3y = 3 (1)

(1)
for

Step 1: We will solve equation

(2) y.

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3x + 2y 2y y 4x 3

= = = +

1 3x + 1
3 2 x 1 2

1 2 3 2 x

Step 2: Substitute the expression

3 2 x

1 2 for

in equation

(2) .

=3

Step 3: Solve the equation obtained in step 2.

4x 3 4x

1 3 2 x+ 2 + 9x 3 2 2

= = = = = =

3 3 6 6 9
9 17

Multiply both sides by the LCD, 2.

8x + 9x 3 17x 3 17x x
Step 4: Substitute

9 x = 17 into the equation obtained in step 3 9 1 y = 2 17 + 2 y = 27 + 17 = 10 = 5 34 34 34 17 9 5 We now have x = 17 and y = 17 .

1, y =

3 2 x

+ 1. 2

Step 5: Substitution will show that these values of Step 6: The solution is

and

check.

9 5 17 , 17

11.3.13 Practice Set D

Exercise 11.25
Solve the system

(Solution on p. 860.)

9x 5y = 4 2x + 7y = 9

11.3.14 Exercises
For the following problems, solve the systems by substitution.

Exercise 11.26
{ 3x + 2y y 5x 3y y 2x + 2y x = 9 = 3x + 6 = 6 = 4x + 12

(Solution on p. 860.)

Exercise 11.27
{

Exercise 11.28
{ = = 0 3y 4

(Solution on p. 860.)

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Exercise 11.29
{ 3x + 5y x 3x + y 2x + 3y 4x + y 2x + 5y 6x 6 x + 3y x y 2x + y 5x + y 10x 2y x + 4y 3x 12y 4x 2y 6x + 3y 2x + 3y 2x + 4y 3x 9y 6x 18y x + 4y 3x 12y x+y xy 2x + y x 3y = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 9 4y 14
(Solution on p. 860.)

Exercise 11.30
{ = 4 = 10

Exercise 11.31
{ = 7 = 9
(Solution on p. 860.)

Exercise 11.32
{ 18 3 5 5

Exercise 11.33
{

Exercise 11.34
{ 4 = 8 = 1

(Solution on p. 860.)

Exercise 11.35
{ = 1
(Solution on p. 860.)

Exercise 11.36
{ 8 0 12 18

Exercise 11.37
{

Exercise 11.38
{ 6 5 8 10

(Solution on p. 860.)

Exercise 11.39
{

Exercise 11.40
{ = 6 = = = 4 0 0

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.41
{

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Exercise 11.42
{ 4x 2y y x + 6y x 2x 4y 3x = 5y = = = = = + 7 4 11 1

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.43
{

Exercise 11.44
{ 10 12 = + 0 28

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.45
{ y + 7x + 4 x = 7y x + 4y = 0 x + 2y = 3
10 3

Exercise 11.46
{

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.47
{ x = 24 5y x 5y = 4
3 2

Exercise 11.48
{ x = 11 6y 3x + 18y = 33 2x + 1 y = 4 3

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.49
{ 3x + 6y = 39

Exercise 11.50
{
4 5x 1 3x

(Solution on p. 861.)

+ +

1 2y 1 2y

= =

3 10 1 6 8 3

Exercise 11.51
{ x 1y 3 = = 3x + y

11.3.15 Exercises For Review

Exercise 11.52 2 x2 x12 (Section 8.4) Find the quotient: x2 2x15 x 23x10 . x 2x8 Exercise 11.53 x+1 x+2 (Section 8.6) Find the dierence: x2 +5x+6 x2 +4x+3 . Exercise 11.54 (Section 9.3) Simplify 81x8 y 5 z 4 . Exercise 11.55 (Section 10.6) Use the quadratic formula to solve 2x2 + 2x 3 = 0.
(Solution on p. 861.)

(Solution on p. 861.)

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Exercise 11.56 (Section 11.2) Solve by graphing {

xy =1 2x + y = 5

(Solution on p. 861.)

11.4 Elimination by Addition4

11.4.1 Overview

The Properties Used in the Addition Method The Addition Method Addition and Parallel or Coincident Lines

11.4.2 The Properties Used in the Addition Method

Another method of solving a system of two linear equations in two variables is called the

elimination by addition.
two properties. 1. If

method of

It is similar to the method of elimination by substitution in that the process

eliminates one equation and one variable. The method of elimination by addition makes use of the following

A, B ,

and

are algebraic expressions such that

A = C A+C
2.

B D
and then

= B+D

ax + (ax) = 0

Property 1 states that if we add the left sides of two equations together and the right sides of the same two equations together, the resulting sums will be equal. We call this that the sum of two opposites is zero.

adding equations.

Property 2 states

11.4.3 The Addition Method

To solve a system of two linear equations in two variables by addition,

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1. Write, if necessary, both equations in general form, of the variables.

ax + by = c.

2. If necessary, multiply one or both equations by factors that will produce opposite coecients for one 3. Add the equations to eliminate one equation and one variable. 4. Solve the equation obtained in step 3. 5. Do one of the following: (a) Substitute the value obtained in step 4 into either of the original equations and solve to obtain the value of the other variable, or (b) Repeat steps 1-5 for the other variable. 6. Check the solutions in both equations. 7. Write the solution as an ordered pair. The addition method works well when the coecient of one of the variables is 1 or a number other than 1.

11.4.4 Sample Set A

Example 11.11
Solve {

xy =2 3x + y = 14

(1) (2)

Step 1: Both equations appear in the proper form. Step 2: The coecients of

y are already opposites, 1 and 1, so there is no need for a multiplication.

Step 3: Add the equations.

xy =2 3x + y = 14
4x+0=16
Step 4: Solve the equation

4x = 16.

4x = 16 x=4
The problem is not solved yet; we still need the value of Step 5: Substitute

y.

x=4

into either of the original equations. We will use equation 1.

4y y y

= =

2 2

Solve for y.

= 2

We now have

x = 4, y = 2. x=4
and

Step 6: Substitute

y=2

into both the original equations for a check.

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(1)

xy 42 2

= = =

2 2 2
Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

(2)

3x + y 3 (4) + 2 12 + 2 14

= = = =

14 14 14 14
Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Step 7: The solution is

(4, 2) . (4, 2) .

The two lines of this system intersect at

11.4.5 Practice Set A

Solve each system by addition.

Exercise 11.57
{ x+y =6 2x y = 0

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.58
{ x + 6y = 8 x 2y = 0

(Solution on p. 861.)

11.4.6 Sample Set B

Solve the following systems using the addition method.

Example 11.12
Solve

6a 5b = 14 2a + 2b = 10

(1) (2) ax + by = c. a
will be opposites and be-

Step 1: The equations are already in the proper form, Step 2: If we multiply equation (2) by 3, come 0 upon addition, thus eliminating

the coecients of

a.

6a 5b = 14 3 (2a + 2b) = 3 (10)

6a 5b = 14 6a 6b = 30

Step 3: Add the equations.

6a 5b = 14 6a 6b = 30
011b=44
Step 4: Solve the equation

11b = 44.

11b = 44

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b = 4
Step 5: Substituteb

= 4

into either of the original equations. We will use equation 2.

2a + 2b 2a + 2 (4) 2a 8 2a a
We now have

= 10 = = = 10 2 1
and Solve for a.

= 10

a = 1

b = 4.
and

Step 6: Substitute

a = 1

b = 4

into both the original equations for a check.

(1)

6a 5b = 6 (1) 5 (4) 6 + 20 14 = = =

14 14 14 14
Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

(2)

2a + 2b = 10 2 (1) + 2 (4) 2 8 10 = 10 = 10 = 10
Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Step 7: The solution is

(1, 4) . (1) (2)

Example 11.13
Solve {

3x + 2y = 4 4x = 5y + 10

Step 1: Rewrite the system in the proper form.

3x + 2y = 4 4x 5y = 10

(1) (2) y
already have opposite signs, we will eliminate

Step 2: Since the coecients of

y.

Multiply equation (1) by 5, the coecient of Multiply equation (2) by 2, the coecient of

y y

in equation 2. in equation 1.

5 (3x + 2y) = 5 (4) 2 (4x 5y) = 2 (10)

15x + 10y = 20 8x 10y = 20

Step 3: Add the equations.

15x + 10y = 20 8x 10y = 20

23x+0=0
Step 4: Solve the equation

23x = 0

23x = 0 x=0
Step 5: Substitute

x=0

into either of the original equations. We will use equation 1.

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3x + 2y 3 (0) + 2y 0 + 2y y

= 4 = 4 = 4 = 2 x=0
and Solve for y.

We now have

y = 2.

Step 6: Substitution will show that these values check. Step 7: The solution is

(0, 2) .

11.4.7 Practice Set B

Solve each of the following systems using the addition method.

Exercise 11.59
{ 3x + y = 1 5x + y = 3

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.60
{ x + 4y = 1 x 2y = 5

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.61
{ 2x + 3y = 10 x + 2y = 2

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.62
{ 5x 3y = 1 8x 6y = 4

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.63
{ 3x 5y = 9 4x + 8y = 12

(Solution on p. 861.)

11.4.8 Addition And Parallel Or Coincident Lines

When the lines of a system are parallel or coincident, the method of elimination produces results identical to that of the method of elimination by substitution.

Addition and Parallel Lines

If computations eliminate all variables and produce a contradiction, the two lines of the system are parallel and the system is called inconsistent.

Addition and Coincident Lines

If computations eliminate all variables and produce an identity, the two lines of the system are coincident and the system is called dependent.

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11.4.9 Sample Set C

Example 11.14
Solve

2x y = 1 4x 2y = 4

(1) (2)

Step 1: The equations are in the proper form. Step 2: We can eliminate

by multiplying equation (1) by 2.

2 (2x y) = 2 (1) 4x 2y = 4

4x + 2y = 2 4x 2y = 4

Step 3: Add the equations.

4x + 2y = 2 4x 2y = 4 0+0=2 0=2
This is false and is therefore a contradiction. system is inconsistent. The lines of this system are parallel. This

Example 11.15
Solve {

4x + 8y = 8 3x + 6y = 6

(1) (2)

Step 1: The equations are in the proper form. Step 2: We can eliminate

by multiplying equation (1) by 3 and equation (2) by 4.

3 (4x + 8y) = 3 (8) 4 (3x + 6y) = 4 (6)

12x 24y = 24 12x + 24y = 24

Step 3: Add the equations.

12x 24y = 24 12x + 24y = 24 0+0=0 0=0

This is true and is an identity. The lines of this system are coincident. This system is dependent.

11.4.10 Practice Set C

Solve each of the following systems using the addition method.

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Exercise 11.64
{ x + 2y = 6 6x + 12y = 1

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.65
{ 4x 28y = 4 x 7y = 1

(Solution on p. 861.)

11.4.11 Exercises
For the following problems, solve the systems using elimination by addition.

Exercise 11.66
{ x + y = 11 x y = 1 x + 3y = 13 x 3y = 11

(Solution on p. 861.)

Exercise 11.67
{

Exercise 11.68
{ 3x 5y = 4 4x + 5y = 2 2x 7y = 1 5x + 7y = 22

(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.69
{

Exercise 11.70
{ 3x + 4y = 24 3x 7y = 42 8x + 5y = 3 9x 5y = 71

(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.71
{

Exercise 11.72
{ x + 2y = 6 x + 3y = 4 4x + y = 0 3x + y = 0

(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.73
{

Exercise 11.74
{ x + y = 4 x y = 4 2x 3y = 6 2x + 3y = 6

(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.75
{

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Exercise 11.76
{ 3x + 4y = 7 x + 5y = 6

(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.77
{ 4x 2y = 2 7x + 4y = 26
(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.78
{ 3x + y = 4 5x 2y = 14 5x 3y = 20 x + 6y = 4

Exercise 11.79
{

Exercise 11.80
{ 6x + 2y = 18 x + 5y = 19 x 11y = 17 2x 22y = 4

(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.81
{

Exercise 11.82
{ 2x + 3y = 20 3x + 2y = 15 5x + 2y = 4 3x 5y = 10

(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.83
{

Exercise 11.84
{ 3x 4y = 2 9x 12y = 6 3x 5y = 28 4x 2y = 20

(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.85
{

Exercise 11.86
{ 6x 3y = 3 10x 7y = 3 4x + 12y = 0 8x + 16y = 0

(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.87
{

Exercise 11.88
{ 3x + y = 1 12x + 4y = 6

(Solution on p. 862.)

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Exercise 11.89
{ 8x + 5y = 23 3x 3y = 12
(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.90
{ 2x + 8y = 10 3x + 12y = 15

Exercise 11.91
{ 4x + 6y = 8 6x + 8y = 12
(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.92
{ 10x + 2y = 2 15x 3y = 3 x + 3y = 1 4 2
3 5x

Exercise 11.93
{ + y = 7 5
(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.94
{
1 x + 3y = 4 3 x + 1 y = 2 6 3

Exercise 11.95
{ 8x 3y = 25 4x 5y = 5
(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.96
{ 10x 4y = 72 9x + 5y = 39

Exercise 11.97
{ 12x + 16y = 36 10x + 12y = 30
(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.98
{ 25x 32y = 14 50x + 64y = 28

11.4.12 Exercises For Review

Exercise 11.99 5 5 (Section 3.6) Simplify and write 2x3 y 4 2xy 6 so that only positive exponents appear. Exercise 11.100 (Solution on p. 862.) (Section 9.6) Simplify 8 + 3 50. Exercise 11.101 (Section 9.7) Solve the radical equation 2x + 3 + 5 = 8.

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Exercise 11.102 (Section 11.2) Solve by graphing {

x+y =4 3x y = 0

(Solution on p. 862.)

Exercise 11.103 (Section 11.3) Solve using the substitution method: {

3x 4y = 11 5x + y = 3

11.5 Applications5
11.5.1 Overview

The Five-Step Method Number Problems Value and Rate Problems: Coin Problems Problems and Mixture Problems

11.5.2 The Five-Step Method

When solving practical problems, it is often more convenient to introduce two variables rather than only one. Two variables should be introduced only when two relationships can be found within the problem. Each relationship will produce an equation, and a system of two equations in two variables will result. We will use the ve-step method to solve these problems. 1. Introduce two variables, one for each unknown quantity. 2. Look for two relationships within the problem. Translate the verbal phrases into mathematical expressions to form two equations. 3. Solve the resulting system of equations. 4. Check the solution. 5. Write a conclusion.

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11.5.3 Sample Set A (Number Problems)

Example 11.16
The sum of two numbers is 37. One number is 5 larger than the other. What are the numbers? Step 1: Let x

= =

smaller number. larger number.

y
(a) The Sum is 37.

Step 2: There are two relationships.

x + y = 37
(b) One is 5 larger than the other.

y =x+5 x + y = 37 { y =x+5
Step 3:

(1) (2) (1) (2) x+5

for

x + y = 37 y =x+5 = = = = = = 37 37 37 37 37 37 32 16 16,

We can easily solve this system by substitution. Substitute

in equation 1.

x + (x + 5) x+x+5 2x + 5 2x x x x+y 16 + 21 37 y 21 21 = = = = = =

Then,

y y

= =

16 + 5 21

21.

Step 4: The Sum is 37.

Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

One is 5 larger than the other.

x+5 16 + 5 21
Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

Step 5: The two numbers are 16 and 21.

11.5.4 Practice Set A

The dierence of two numbers is 9, and the sum of the same two numbers is 19. What are the two numbers?

Exercise 11.104
Step 1:

(Solution on p. 862.)

Step 2:

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Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5:

Value And Rate Problems: Coin Problems Problems And Mixture Problems The problems in Sample Sets B and C are value problems. They are referred to as value problems because one of the equations of the system used in solving them is generated by considering a value, or rate, or amount times a quantity.

11.5.5 Sample Set B (Coin Problems)

Example 11.17
A parking meter contains 27 coins consisting only of dimes and quarters. $4.35, how many of each type of coin is there? Step 1: Let D If the meter contains

= =

number of dimes. number of quarters.

Step 2: There are two relationships. (a) There are 27 coins.

D + Q = 27.

(b) Contribution due to dimes =

Contribution due to quarters =

10D + 25Q = 435 { D + Q = 27 10D + 25Q = 435

Step 3:

(1) (2) (1) (2)

Multiply both sides of equation

D + Q = 27 10D + 25Q = 435

We can solve this system using elimination by addition.

(1)

by

10

and add.

10D 10Q = 270 10D + 25Q = 435 15Q = 165 Q = 11 D = 16, Q = 11

Step 4: 16 dimes and 11 quarters is 27 coins. Then, D

+ 11 = 27 = 16

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10 (16) + 11 (25) 160 + 275 435

= = =

435 435 435

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

The solution checks. Step 5: There are 11 quarters and 16 dimes.

11.5.6 Practice Set B

Exercise 11.105
all, how many of each coin are there?

(Solution on p. 863.)

A bag contains only nickels and dimes. The value of the collection is $2. If there are 26 coins in

11.5.7 Sample Set C (Mixture Problems)

Example 11.18
A chemistry student needs 40 milliliters (ml) of a 14% acid solution. She had two acid solutions, A and B, to mix together to form the 40 ml acid solution. Acid solution A is 10% acid and acid solution B is 20% acid. How much of each solution should be used? Step 1: Let

x y

= =

number of ml of solution A. number of ml of solution B.

Step 2: There are two relationships. (a) The sum of the number of ml of the two solutions is 40.

x + y = 40
(b) To determine the second equation, draw a picture of the situation.

The equation follows directly from the drawing if we use the idea of amount times quantity. Step 3:

.10x + .20y = .14 (40) { { x+ x+ y = 40 y = 40 (1) (2) (1) (2) .10x + .20y = .14 (40) .10x + .20y = .14 (40)

Solve this system by addition. First, eliminate decimals in equation 2 by multiplying both sides by 100.

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x+

y = 40

(1) (2)
equation 1 by

Eliminate

10x + 20y = 14 (40) x by multiplying 10x 10y = 400 10x + 20y = 560 10y = 160 y = 16

10

and then adding.

Then,

x + 16 = 40

x = 24

x = 24, y = 16
Step 4: 24 ml and 16 ml to add to 40 ml.

10 (24) + 20 (16) 240 + 320 560

= = =

560 560 560

Is this correct? Is this correct? Yes, this is correct.

The solution checks. Step 5: The student should use 24 ml of acid solution A and 16 ml of acid solution B.

11.5.8 Practice Set C

Exercise 11.106
How much of each solution should be used?

(Solution on p. 863.)

A chemistry student needs 60 ml of a 26% salt solution. He has two salt solutions, A and B, to mix together to form the 60 ml solution. Salt solution A is 30% salt and salt solution B is 20% salt.

11.5.9 Exercises
Exercise 11.107 Exercise 11.108
The sum of two numbers is 32. One number is 8 more than the other. What are the numbers?

(Solution on p. 863.)

The sum of two numbers is 22. One number is 6 more than the other. What are the numbers?

Exercise 11.109
the numbers?

(Solution on p. 863.)

The dierence of two numbers is 12 and one number is three times as large as the other. Whatare

Exercise 11.110
The dierence of two numbers is 9 and one number is 10 times larger than the other. Whatare the numbers?

Exercise 11.111 Exercise 11.112

(Solution on p. 863.)

Half the sum of two numbers is 14 and half the dierence is 2. What are the numbers?

One third of the sum of two numbers is 6 and one fth of the dierence is 2. What are the numbers?

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Exercise 11.113
A 14 pound mixture of grapes sells for

$3.10.

sells for 20 a pound. How many pounds of each type of grape were used?

Type 1 grape sells for 25 a pound and type 2 grape

(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.114
solution?

The cost of 80 liters of a blended cleaning solution is $28. Type 1 solution costs 20 a liter and type 2 solution costs 40 a liter. How many liters of each solution were used to form the blended

Exercise 11.115
The cost of 42 grams of a certain chemical compound is compound?

$14.40.

and type 2 chemical costs 30 a gram. How many grams of each chemical were used to form the

Type 1 chemical costs 45 a gram

(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.116
A play was attended by 342 people, some adults and some children. Admission for adults was and for children 75. How many adults and how many children attended the play?

$1.50

Exercise 11.117
for nonstudents

(Solution on p. 863.)

200 tickets were sold to a college's annual musical performance. Tickets for students were

$2.50 and

$3.50.

The total amount collected was $537. How many nonstudents purchased

tickets for the performance?

Exercise 11.118
A chemistry student needs 22 ml of a 38% acid solution. She has two acid solutions, A and B, to mix together to form the solution. Acid solution A is 40% acid and acid solution B is 30% acid. How much of each solution should be used?

Exercise 11.119
much of each solution should be used?

(Solution on p. 863.)

A chemistry student needs 50 ml of a 72% salt solution. He has two salt solutions, A and B, to mix together to form the solution. Salt solution A is 60% salt and salt solution B is 80% salt. How

Exercise 11.120
A chemist needs 2 liters of an 18% acid solution. He has two solutions, A and B, to mix together to form the solution. Acid solution A is 10% acid and acid solution B is 15% acid. Can the chemist form the needed 18% acid solution? solution? (Verify by calculation.) If the chemist locates a 20% acid solution, how much would have to be mixed with the 10% solution to obtain the needed 2-liter 18%

Exercise 11.121
A chemist needs 3 liters of a 12% acid solution.

(Solution on p. 863.)
She has two acid solutions, A and B, to mix

together to form the solution. Acid solution A is 14% acid and acid solution B is 20% acid. Can the chemist form the needed 12% solution? (Verify by calculation.) If the chemist locates a 4% acid solution, how much would have to be mixed with the 14% acid solution to obtain the needed 3-liter 12% solution?

Exercise 11.122
A chemistry student needs 100 ml of a 16% acid solution. He has a bottle of 20% acid solution. How much pure water and how much of the 20% solution should be mixed to dilute the 20% acid solution to a 16% acid solution?

Exercise 11.123
A chemistry student needs 1 liter of a 78% salt solution. salt solution to a 78% salt solution?

(Solution on p. 863.)
She has a bottle of 80% salt solution.

How much pure water and how much of the 80% salt solution should be mixed to dilute the 80%

Exercise 11.124
A parking meter contains 42 coins. The total value of the coins is dimes and quarters, how many of each type are there?

$8.40.

If the meter contains only

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Exercise 11.125
is

(Solution on p. 863.)

A child's bank contains 78 coins. The coins are only pennies and nickels. If the value of the coins

$1.50,

how many of each coin are there?

11.5.10 Exercises For Review

Exercise 11.126 n+6 (Section 2.7) Simplify xx2 . Exercise 11.127 (Section 4.7) Find the product: (3x 5)2 . Exercise 11.128 2x1 x+2 (Section 8.6) Find the dierence: x2 +x6 x2 +5x+6 . Exercise 11.129 (Section 11.3) Use the substitution method to solve { Exercise 11.130 (Section 11.4) Use the addition method to solve {
3x + 4y = 7 4x 5y = 1 4x y = 3 2x 5y = 15
(Solution on p. 863.)

(Solution on p. 863.)

11.6 Summary of Key Concepts6

11.6.1 Summary Of Key Concepts
System of Equations (Section 11.2) Solution to a System (Section 11.2) equations.
{
The values A collection of two linear equations in two variables is called a

system of equations. solution to the system of

An ordered pair that is a solution to both equations in a system is called a

x = 3, y = 1

are a solution to the system

xy =2 x+y =4

Independent Systems (Section 11.2)

Systems in which the lines intersect at precisely one point are

independent systems.

In applications,

independent systems can arise when the collected data are accurate and complete.

Inconsistent Systems (Section 11.2) Dependent Systems (Section 11.2)

Systems in which the lines are parallel are

inconsistent systems.

In applications, inconsistent systems can

arise when the collected data are contradictory. Systems in which the lines are coincident (one on the other) are

dependent systems.

In applications,

dependent systems can arise when the collected data are incomplete.

Solving a System by Graphing (Section 11.2)

To solve a system by graphing: 1. Graph each equation of the same set of axes.

2. If the lines intersect, the solution is the point of intersection.

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Solving a System by Substitution (Section 11.3)

To solve a system using substitution, 1. Solve one of the equations for one of the variables. 2. Substitute the expression for the variable chosen in step 1 into the other equation. 3. Solve the resulting equation in one variable. 4. Substitute the value obtained in step 3 into the equation obtained in step 1 and solve to obtain the value of the other variable. 5. Check the solution in both equations. 6. Write the solution as an ordered pair.

Solving a System by Addition (Section 11.4)

To solve a system using addition, 1. Write, if necessary, both equations in general form

ax + by = c
2. If necessary, multiply one or both equations by factors that will produce opposite coecients for one of the variables. 3. Add the equations to eliminate one equation and one variable. 4. Solve the equation obtained in step 3. 5. Substitute the value obtained in step 4 into either of the original equations and solve to obtain the value of the other variable. 6. Check the solution in both equations. 7. Write the solution as an ordered pair.

Substitution and Addition and Parallel Lines (Section 11.3, Section 11.4)
If computations eliminate all variables and produce a contradiction, the two lines of the system are parallel and no solution exists. The system is inconsistent.

Substitution and Addition and Coincident Lines (Section 11.3, Section 11.4)
If computations eliminate all variables and produce an identity, the two lines of the system are coincident and the system has innitely many solutions. The system is dependent.

Applications (Section 11.5)

The ve-step method can be used to solve applied problems that involve linear systems that consist of two equations in two variables. The solutions of number problems, mixture problems, and value and rate problems are examined in this section. The rate problems have particular use in chemistry.

11.7 Exercise Supplement7

11.7.1 Exercise Supplement
11.7.1.1 Solutions by Graphing (Section 11.2) - Elimination by Addition (Section 11.4)
For the following problems, solve the systems of equations.

Exercise 11.131
{ 4x + y = 5 2x + 3y = 13 5x + 2y = 5 x + 7y = 1
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(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.132
{

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Exercise 11.133
{ x 3y = 17 8x + 2y = 46

(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.134
{ 6m + 5n = 9 2m 4n = 14
(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.135
{ 3x 9y = 5 x + 3y = 0 y = 2x 5 8x 75 = 5

Exercise 11.136
{

Exercise 11.137
{ x=8 9y = 5x 76 7x 2y = 4 14x + 4y = 8

(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.138
{

Exercise 11.139
{ y = x 7 x=y5 20x + 15y = 13 5x 20y = 13

(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.140
{

Exercise 11.141
{ x 6y = 12 4x + 6y = 18

(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.142
{ 8x + 9y = 0 4x + 3y = 0
(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.143
{ 5x + 2y = 1 10x 4y = 2 2x 5y = 3 5x + 2y = 7

Exercise 11.144
{

Exercise 11.145
{ 6x + 5y = 14 4x 8y = 32

(Solution on p. 863.)

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Exercise 11.146
{ 5x 7y = 4 10x 14y = 1
(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.147
{ 2m + 10n = 0 4m 20n = 6 7r 2s = 6 3r + 5s = 15

Exercise 11.148
{

Exercise 11.149
{ 28a 21b = 19 21a + 7b = 15

(Solution on p. 863.)

Exercise 11.150
{ 72x 108y = 21 18x + 36y = 25

11.7.1.2 Applications (Section 11.5) Exercise 11.151 Exercise 11.152

The dierence of two numbers is 48. One number is three times larger than the other. What are the numbers?

(Solution on p. 863.)

The sum of two numbers is 35. One number is 7 larger than the other. What are the numbers?

Exercise 11.153
A 35 pound mixture of two types of cardboard sells for were used?

$30.15.

pound and type II cardboard sells for 75 a pound. How many pounds of each type of cardboard

Type I cardboard sells for 90 a

(Solution on p. 864.)

Exercise 11.154
The cost of 34 calculators of two dierent types is $1139. Type I calculator sells for $35 each and type II sells for $32 each. How many of each type of calculators were used?

Exercise 11.155
20% salt. How much of each solution should be used?

(Solution on p. 864.)

A chemistry student needs 46 ml of a 15% salt solution. She has two salt solutions, A and B, to mix together to form the needed 46 ml solution. Salt solution A is 12% salt and salt solution B is

Exercise 11.156
A chemist needs 100 ml of a 78% acid solution. He has two acid solutions to mix together to form the needed 100-ml solution. One solution is 50% acid and the other solution is 90% acid. How much of each solution should be used?

Exercise 11.157 Exercise 11.158

(Solution on p. 864.)

One third the sum of two numbers is 12 and half the dierence is 14. What are the numbers?

Two angles are said to be complementary if their measures add to 90 . If one angle measures 8 more than four times the measure of its complement, nd the measure of each of the angles.

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Exercise 11.159

(Solution on p. 864.)

A chemist needs 4 liters of a 20% acid solution. She has two solutions to mix together to form the 20% solution. One solution is 30% acid and the other solution is 24% acid. Can the chemist form the needed 20% acid solution? If the chemist locates a 14% acid solution, how much would have to be mixed with the 24% acid solution to obtain the needed 20% solution?

Exercise 11.160
A chemist needs 80 ml of a 56% salt solution. She has a bottle of 60% salt solution. How much pure water and how much of the 60% salt solution should be mixed to dilute the 60% salt solution to a 56% salt solution?

11.8 Prociency Exam8

11.8.1 Prociency Exam
Exercise 11.161 (Section 11.2) Solve using graphing: {
3x + 2y = 4 15x + 10y = 10
(Solution on p. 864.)

Exercise 11.162 (Section 11.2) Solve using graphing: {

2x 3y = 2 x + 2y = 8

(Solution on p. 864.)

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Exercise 11.163 (Section 11.3) Solve using substitution: { Exercise 11.164 (Section 11.4) Solve using addition: { Exercise 11.165
3x + 8y = 5 x 2y = 3 2x + 6y = 16 x 4y = 13

(Solution on p. 864.)

(Solution on p. 864.)

(Solution on p. 864.)

(Section 11.3, Section 11.4) Solve using either substitution or addition: { Exercise 11.166

4x 4y = 8 xy =5 9x + 3y = 12 3x y = 4

(Solution on p. 864.)

(Section 11.3, Section 11.4) Solve using either substitution or addition: { Exercise 11.167 (Section 11.5) The

(Solution on p. 864.)
sum of two numbers is 43 and the dierence of the same two numbers is 7.

What are the numbers?

Exercise 11.168 (Section 11.5) A chemist needs 80 ml of an 18% acid solution.

20% acid. How much of each solution should be used?

(Solution on p. 865.)
She has two acid solutions, A and

B, to mix together to form the 80-ml solution. Acid solution A is 15% acid and acid solution B is

Exercise 11.169 (Section 11.5) A parking meter contains 32 coins.

and the total value of the coins is

(Solution on p. 865.)
If the meter contains only nickels and quarters,

$4.60,

how many of each type of coin are there?

Exercise 11.170 (Section 11.5) A person has $15,000 to invest.

(Solution on p. 865.)
If he invests part at 8% and the rest at 12%, how

much should he invest at each rate to produce the same return as if he had invested it all at 9%?

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Solutions to Exercises in Chapter 11

Solution to Exercise 11.1 (p. 822)
x = 2, y = 3

Solution to Exercise 11.2 (p. 822)

dependent

Solution to Exercise 11.3 (p. 823)

inconsistent

Solution to Exercise 11.4 (p. 823)

x = 2, y = 3

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Solution to Exercise 11.5 (p. 824)

(3, 2)

Solution to Exercise 11.7 (p. 824)

(1, 2)

Solution to Exercise 11.9 (p. 825)

12 36 13 , 13

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Solution to Exercise 11.11 (p. 826)

These coordinates are hard to estimate. This problem illustrates that the graphical method is not always the most accurate.

(6, 6)

Solution to Exercise 11.13 (p. 826)

inconsistent

Solution to Exercise 11.15 (p. 827)

dependent

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Solution to Exercise 11.17 (p. 828)

4.26 104
slope

Solution to Exercise 11.19 (p. 828) Solution to Exercise 11.21 (p. 828)

Solution to Exercise 11.22 (p. 830) Solution to Exercise 11.23 (p. 831)
Substitution produces The point

(2, 1)

is the point of intersection of the two lines.

Solution to Exercise 11.24 (p. 832)

Computations produce

4 = 1, or

1 2

= 2, a contradiction.

These lines are parallel and the system is inconsistent.

Solution to Exercise 11.25 (p. 833) Solution to Exercise 11.26 (p. 833)
(1, 3)
These lines intersect at the point

2 = 2,

an identity. These lines are coincident and the system is dependent.

(1, 1) .

Solution to Exercise 11.28 (p. 833) Solution to Exercise 11.30 (p. 834)
(2, 2) (1, 1)

Solution to Exercise 11.32 (p. 834) Solution to Exercise 11.34 (p. 834)
Dependent (same line)

4, 1 3

Solution to Exercise 11.36 (p. 834)

(1, 2)

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Solution to Exercise 11.38 (p. 834)

inconsistent (parallel lines)

Solution to Exercise 11.40 (p. 834) Solution to Exercise 11.42 (p. 834) Solution to Exercise 11.44 (p. 835) Solution to Exercise 11.46 (p. 835)
(4, 1) (1, 3)
15 4 ,4

(1, 5)

Solution to Exercise 11.48 (p. 835)

inconsistent (parallel lines)

Solution to Exercise 11.50 (p. 835)

(1, 1)
(x4)2 (x5)2

Solution to Exercise 11.52 (p. 835) Solution to Exercise 11.54 (p. 835)
9x4 y 2 z 2 y (2, 1)

Solution to Exercise 11.56 (p. 835)

Solution to Exercise 11.57 (p. 838)

(2, 4)

Solution to Exercise 11.58 (p. 838) Solution to Exercise 11.59 (p. 840)
(1, 2) (3, 1) (4, 2)

Solution to Exercise 11.60 (p. 840)

Solution to Exercise 11.61 (p. 840) Solution to Exercise 11.62 (p. 840) Solution to Exercise 11.63 (p. 840) Solution to Exercise 11.64 (p. 841)
inconsistent dependent

(2, 2)

(1, 2)

(3, 0)

Solution to Exercise 11.65 (p. 842)

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Solution to Exercise 11.66 (p. 842)

(5, 6) (2, 2)

Solution to Exercise 11.68 (p. 842) Solution to Exercise 11.70 (p. 842)
(0, 6) (2, 2)

Solution to Exercise 11.72 (p. 842) Solution to Exercise 11.74 (p. 842)
dependent

Solution to Exercise 11.76 (p. 842)

(1, 1)

Solution to Exercise 11.78 (p. 843) Solution to Exercise 11.80 (p. 843) Solution to Exercise 11.82 (p. 843) Solution to Exercise 11.84 (p. 843)
dependent

(2, 2)

(4, 3)

(1, 6)

Solution to Exercise 11.86 (p. 843)

(1, 1)

Solution to Exercise 11.88 (p. 843)

inconsistent dependent

Solution to Exercise 11.90 (p. 844) Solution to Exercise 11.92 (p. 844)
inconsistent

Solution to Exercise 11.94 (p. 844)

(0, 4)

Solution to Exercise 11.96 (p. 844) Solution to Exercise 11.98 (p. 844)
dependent

258 , 519 7 7

Solution to Exercise 11.100 (p. 844)

17 2 (1, 3)

Solution to Exercise 11.102 (p. 844)

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Solution to Exercise 11.104 (p. 846)

The two numbers are 14 and 5.

Solution to Exercise 11.105 (p. 848)

There are 14 dimes and 12 nickels.

Solution to Exercise 11.106 (p. 849)

The student should use 36 ml of salt solution A and 24 ml of salt solution B.

Solution to Exercise 11.107 (p. 849)

The two numbers are 14 and 8. The two numbers are 18 and 6. The numbers are 16 and 12.

Solution to Exercise 11.109 (p. 849) Solution to Exercise 11.111 (p. 849) Solution to Exercise 11.113 (p. 850)
6 pounds of Type 1 and 8 pounds of Type 2.

Solution to Exercise 11.115 (p. 850) Solution to Exercise 11.117 (p. 850)
37 non-student tickets.

12 grams of Type 1 and 30 grams of Type 2.

Solution to Exercise 11.119 (p. 850)

30 ml of 80% solution; 20 ml of 60% solution.

Solution to Exercise 11.121 (p. 850)

(a)
cannot form 12% solution;

Solution to Exercise 11.123 (p. 850)

25 ml of pure water; 975 ml of 80% salt solution.

(b) 3 liter of 4% solution. 5

Solution to Exercise 11.125 (p. 851)

18 nickels; 60 pennies.

Solution to Exercise 11.127 (p. 851) Solution to Exercise 11.129 (p. 851)
(0, 3) (2, 3) 9x2 30x + 25

Solution to Exercise 11.131 (p. 852) Solution to Exercise 11.133 (p. 853) Solution to Exercise 11.135 (p. 853)
No solution.

86 45 13 , 13

Solution to Exercise 11.137 (p. 853)

(8, 4)

Solution to Exercise 11.139 (p. 853) Solution to Exercise 11.141 (p. 853)
(6, 1) (6, 1)

Solution to Exercise 11.143 (p. 853)

Dependent (same line)

Solution to Exercise 11.145 (p. 853)

(4, 2)

Solution to Exercise 11.147 (p. 854)

Inconsistent (parallel lines)

Solution to Exercise 11.149 (p. 854)

2 9 7, 7

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Solution to Exercise 11.151 (p. 854)

The numbers are 14 and 21.

Solution to Exercise 11.153 (p. 854)

26 pounds at 90;

Solution to Exercise 11.155 (p. 854)

3 28 4 ml of solution A;

9 pounds at 75 17

Solution to Exercise 11.157 (p. 854)

x = 32, y = 4

3 4 ml of solution B.

Solution to Exercise 11.159 (p. 855)

(a) No solution (b)

1.6 liters (1600 ml) 2.4 liters (2400 ml)

of the 14% solution; of the 24% solution.

Solution to Exercise 11.161 (p. 855)

inconsistent

Solution to Exercise 11.162 (p. 855)

(4, 2)

Solution to Exercise 11.163 (p. 856) Solution to Exercise 11.164 (p. 856)
(1, 1) (1, 3)

Solution to Exercise 11.165 (p. 856)

inconsistent

Solution to Exercise 11.166 (p. 856)

4 3, 0

865

Solution to Exercise 11.167 (p. 856)

18 and 25

Solution to Exercise 11.168 (p. 856)

32 ml of solution A; 48 ml of solution B.
17 nickels and 15 quarters

Solution to Exercise 11.169 (p. 856) Solution to Exercise 11.170 (p. 856)
$11,250 at 8%; $3, 750 at 12%

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Chapter 12
Appendix

12.1 Table of Symbols1

( ) [ ] { } = Parentheses (grouping symbols) Brackets (grouping symbols) Braces (grouping symbols) equal not equal to approximately equal to greater than less than greater than or equal to less than or equal to variable or constant negative of

= > < x x
|x|

(opposite of

x)

absolute value of reciprocal of

x a b

1 x
(a,b)

x
and second component

ordered pair with component

the irrational number pi, often approximated by 3.14 the principal square root of

a a

the secondary square root of

Table 12.1

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12.2 Properties of Real Numbers2

Rule 12.1: Addition
Commutative Property

a+b=b+a

3+4=4+3

Multiplication
ab = ba

43=34

Rule 12.2: Addition

Associative Property

a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c

4 + (3 + 5) = (4 + 3) + 5

Multiplication
a (bc) = (ab) c

4 (3 5) = (4 3) 5

Rule 12.3:

Distributive Property

a (b + c) = ab + ac

4 (x + 3) = 4x + 12

(b + c) a = ab + bc

(x + 3) 4 = 4x + 12

Rule 12.4:
2 This

Properties of Zero

a0=0
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0a=0
If

a = 0,

then

Rule 12.5:

0 a

=0

and

0 a

=0

is undened.

Double Negative Property

(a) = a

12.3 Important and Useful Rules/Formulas3

12.3.1 Exponents (Assume each expression is dened.)
an am = an+m an nm am = a n m (a ) = anm n (ab) = an bn 1 a1 = a n a = a1 n a0 = 1 n a n = an b b

12.3.2 Factorization and special product formulas

ab + ac = a (b + c) 2 a2 + 2ab + b2 = (a + b) a2 b2 = (a + b) (a b) 2 a2 2ab + b2 = (a b)

12.3.3 Formulas
x= y = mx + b

b b2 4ac 2a

Quadratic formula Slope-intercept form of a straight line Point-slope form of a straight line Slope of a straight line passing through the points

y y1 = m (x x1 ) m=
y2 y1 x2 x1

(x1 , x2 )

and

(y1 , y2 )

12.4 The 5-Step Method of Solving Applied Problems4

Step 1. Let

(or some other letter) represent the unknown quantity.

Step 2. Translate the English to mathematics and form an equation. Step 3. Solve this equation. Step 4. Check this result by substituting it into the original statement of the problem. Step 5. Write a conclusion.

3 This 4 This

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Glossary
M Method for Multiplying Rational
Expressions

Factor all numerators and denominators. Reduce to lowest terms rst by dividing out all common factors. (It is perfectly legitimate to cancel the numerator of one fraction with the denominator of another.)

Multiply numerators together. Multiply denominators. It is often convenient, but not necessary, to leave denominators in factored form.

Method for Multiplying Rational Numbers

Reduce each fraction to lowest terms. Multiply the numerators together. Multiply the denominators together.

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Index of Keywords and Terms

Keywords are listed by the section with that keyword (page numbers are in parentheses).
apples, 1.1 (1) Keywords do not necessarily appear in the text of the page. They are merely associated with that section. Ex.

Terms are referenced by the page they appear on.

Ex.

apples, 1

0 A

0th, 216 a system of equations, 818 absolute value, 127, 127 add, 751 addition, 3.4(132) addition method, 11.4(836) additive identity, 68, 133 additive inverses, 68, 68 algebra, (1), (5), 1.1(7), 1.2(7), 1.3(11), 1.4(14), 1.5(18), 1.6(22), 1.7(28), 1.8(36), 2.1(47), 2.2(48), 2.3(55), 2.4(63), 2.5(71), 2.6(79), 2.7(88), 2.8(96), 2.9(97), 2.10(104), 3.1(121), 3.2(122), 3.3(127), 3.4(132), 3.5(139), 3.6(144), 3.7(153), 3.8(163), 3.9(170), 3.10(172), 3.11(176), 4.1(197), 4.2(198), 4.3(206), 4.4(214), 4.5(221), 4.6(227), 4.7(239), 4.8(246), 4.9(249), 4.10(250), 4.11(257), 5.1(277), 5.2(278), 5.3(284), 5.4(290), 5.5(298), 5.6(304), 5.7(313), 5.8(322), 5.9(328), 5.10(330), 5.11(335), 6.1(353), 6.2(354), 6.3(357), 6.4(362), 6.5(367), 6.6(370), 6.7(378), 6.8(383), 6.9(393), 6.10(394), 6.11(398), 7.1(411), 7.2(412), 7.3(419), 7.4(428), 7.5(448), 7.6(464), 7.7(476), 7.8(485), 7.9(497), 7.10(498), 7.11(508), 8.1(545), 8.2(546), 8.3(553), 8.4(561), 8.5(568), 8.6(581), 8.7(591), 8.8(600), 8.9(610), 8.10(618), 8.11(628), 8.12(629), 8.13(636), 9.1(659), 9.2(660), 9.3(669), 9.4(677), 9.5(684), 9.6(691), 9.7(699), 9.8(704), 9.9(706), 9.10(710), 10.1(729), 10.2(730), 10.3(735), 10.4(742), 10.5(749), 10.6(756), 10.7(764), 10.8(775), 10.9(788), 10.10(789), 10.11(794), 11.1(817), 11.2(817), 11.3(828), 11.4(836), 11.5(845), 11.6(851), 11.7(852), 11.8(855), 12.1(867), 12.2(868), 12.3(869), 12.4(869)

algebraic expression, 198 algebraic expressions, 4.2(198) arithmetic, 1.7(28) arithmetic review, 1.1(7) associative property, 2.4(63) axes, 7.2(412)

base, 74, 79 binary operation, 48 binomials, 4.7(239) both, 751 boundary line, 485 building rational expressions, 569

chart, 12.1(867), 12.2(868), 12.3(869), 12.4(869) classication, 4.4(214) closed circle, 59 closure property, 2.4(63) coecient, 201 coecients, 4.2(198) combine-divide method, 8.9(610) commutative property, 2.4(63) complete the square, 10.5(749) complex fraction, 611 complex rational expressions, 8.9(610) composite number, 1.3(11) composite number., 11 compound inequalities, 5.7(313) Conditional equations, 278 conjugates, 9.5(684) constant, 48 constants, 2.2(48) contradiction., 294 Contradictions, 278, 5.4(290) coordinate, 55 coordinate points, 7.3(419) coordinate system, 7.2(412), 412 coordinates, 7.3(419) coordinates of the point., 421 cubic, 216

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INDEX

decimal fraction, 28 decimal fractions, 1.7(28) decimal point, 28 degree of a polynomial, 216 degree of a term, 215 dependent systems, 820 dependent variable, 4.8(246) dependent variable., 246, 322 dimension, 7.2(412) Display Reads, 135 distributed, 67 distributive property, 2.4(63) division, 9.5(684) domain, 4.8(246), 246, 546

equivalent equations, 5.2(278), 278, 5.3(284) equivalent fractions, 1.5(18) equivalent fractions., 19 Exercise Supplement, 1 Exercises for Review, 1 expanding, 68 exponent, 8, 72, 74, 79 exponential notation, 1.2(7), 2.5(71), 71 exponents, 1.2(7), 2.5(71), 2.6(79), 2.7(88), 3.7(153) extraction of roots, 10.4(742) extraneous solutions., 593

F, 231 factoring, 6.2(354), 354, 6.3(357), 6.4(362), 6.5(367), 6.6(370), 6.7(378), 6.8(383), 10.3(735) factorization, 1.3(11) factors, 1.2(7), 71, 4.2(198), 198 ve-step method, 8.8(600), 10.7(764), 11.5(845), 12.4(869) FOIL, 4.6(227) FOIL method, 231 formulas, 4.3(206), 207, 12.3(869) fourth degree, 216 fractions, 1.5(18), 1.6(22) fractions., 57

elementary, (1), (5), 1.1(7), 1.2(7), 1.3(11), 1.4(14), 1.5(18), 1.6(22), 1.7(28), 1.8(36), 2.1(47), 2.2(48), 2.3(55), 2.4(63), 2.5(71), 2.6(79), 2.7(88), 2.8(96), 2.9(97), 2.10(104), 3.1(121), 3.2(122), 3.3(127), 3.4(132), 3.5(139), 3.6(144), 3.7(153), 3.8(163), 3.9(170), 3.10(172), 3.11(176), 4.1(197), 4.2(198), 4.3(206), 4.4(214), 4.5(221), 4.6(227), 4.7(239), 4.8(246), 4.9(249), 4.10(250), 4.11(257), 5.1(277), 5.2(278), 5.3(284), 5.4(290), 5.5(298), 5.6(304), 5.7(313), 5.8(322), 5.9(328), 5.10(330), 5.11(335), 6.1(353), 6.2(354), 6.3(357), 6.4(362), 6.5(367), 6.6(370), 6.7(378), 6.8(383), 6.9(393), 6.10(394), 6.11(398), 7.1(411), 7.2(412), 7.3(419), 7.4(428), 7.5(448), 7.6(464), 7.7(476), 7.8(485), 7.9(497), 7.10(498), 7.11(508), 8.1(545), 8.2(546), 8.3(553), 8.4(561), 8.5(568), 8.6(581), 8.7(591), 8.8(600), 8.9(610), 8.10(618), 8.11(628), 8.12(629), 8.13(636), 9.1(659), 9.2(660), 9.3(669), 9.4(677), 9.5(684), 9.6(691), 9.7(699), 9.8(704), 9.9(706), 9.10(710), 10.1(729), 10.2(730), 10.3(735), 10.4(742), 10.5(749), 10.6(756), 10.7(764), 10.8(775), 10.9(788), 10.10(789), 10.11(794), 11.1(817), 11.2(817), 11.3(828), 11.4(836), 11.5(845), 11.6(851), 11.7(852), 11.8(855), 12.1(867), 12.2(868), 12.3(869), 12.4(869) elimination by addition, 11.4(836) equality, 2.2(48) equation, 207 equations, 4.3(206)

GCF, 6.4(362) general form, 429 graph, 55, 412 graphing, 7.2(412), 7.6(464), 7.8(485), 10.8(775), 11.2(817) graphing an equation, 412 greatest common factor, 6.4(362), 362 grouping, 6.5(367)

H I

half-planes, 485 I, 231 Identities, 278, 5.4(290) identity property, 2.4(63) identity., 294 inconsistent systems, 820 independent systems, 819 independent variable, 4.8(246) independent variable., 246, 322 inequalities, 5.7(313) inequality, 2.2(48), 313 integers (Z) :, 56 intercept, 7.5(448), 7.6(464) intercept method, 7.4(428), 430

INDEX

873

Intercepts:, 429 Introduce a variable., 600 inverse property, 2.4(63) irrational numbers (Ir) :, 57

origin, 56 origin., 420

parabola, 10.8(775) Percent, 36 percents, 1.8(36) perfect square, 370 perfect squares, 9.3(669) perfect squares., 669 plane, 7.2(412), 7.3(419), 420 plotting, 7.3(419) point-slope, 477 point-slope form, 7.7(476) polynomial, 4.6(227) polynomials, 4.4(214), 4.5(221), 6.2(354), 6.3(357), 6.5(367), 8.10(618) polynomials., 214 positive, 122 positive number, 122 positive real numbers, 56 power, 74, 79 powers, 2.7(88) Practice Sets, 1 prime factorization, 11 prime number, 1.3(11) prime number., 11 principal square root, 9.2(660), 661 products, 1.2(7), 2.7(88) Prociency Exam, 1 property, 63

L, 231 LCD, 8.5(568) lcd-multiply-divide method, 8.9(610) LCM, 1.4(14) LCM., 15 least common denominator, 25, 8.5(568), 573 least common multiple, 1.4(14) least common multiple 15 least common multiple, LCM 15 like terms, 221 linear, 216 linear equations, 5.1(277), 5.2(278), 5.3(284), 5.4(290), 5.5(298), 5.6(304), 5.8(322), 5.9(328), 5.10(330), 5.11(335) linear inequalities, 5.7(313), 7.8(485) linear inequality, 314 lines, 7.4(428), 7.5(448), 7.7(476) literal equations, 5.2(278), 279

M Method for Multiplying Rational Expressions,

561 Method for Multiplying Rational Numbers, 561 monomial, 4.6(227) monomials, 6.3(357) multiples, 1.4(14), 15 Multiplication, 7 multiplicative identity, 68 multiplicative inverses, 68, 68

quadrant, 420 quadratic, 216 quadratic equation, 730 quadratics, 10.1(729), 10.2(730), 10.3(735), 10.4(742), 10.5(749), 10.6(756), 10.7(764), 10.8(775), 10.10(789), 10.11(794) quotients, 2.7(88)

n th degree, 216 natural numbers (N) :, 56 negative, 122, 122 negative exponents, 3.7(153) negative real numbers, 56 Nonzero constants, 216 Numerical evaluation, 207

radical, 661 radical sign, 661 radicand, 661 raising fractions to higher terms., 20 ratio, 457 rational equation, 591 rational equations, 8.7(591) rational expression, 546 rational expressions, 8.1(545), 8.2(546), 8.3(553), 8.4(561), 8.5(568), 8.6(581), 8.8(600), 8.9(610), 8.10(618), 8.11(628), 8.12(629), 8.13(636)

O, 231 Objectives, 1 open circle, 59 operations as you come to, 74 opposite signs, 145, 147 Opposites, 123 order of operations, 2.2(48), 51 ordered pair, 322 ordered pairs, 5.8(322) ordered pairs., 420

874

INDEX

rational numbers (Q) :, 57 rationalizing the denominator., 672 real number, 56 real number line, 2.3(55), 55 real numbers, 2.3(55), 12.2(868) reciprocals, 23, 3.7(153) rectangular coordinate system., 420 reduced to lowest terms, 555 reduced to lowest terms., 19 reducing, 8.3(553) reducing a fraction., 19 rules, 12.3(869)

slope-intercept form., 449 solutions, 278 solved, 278 square root equation, 699 square roots, 9.1(659), 9.2(660), 9.3(669), 9.4(677), 9.5(684), 9.6(691), 9.7(699), 9.8(704), 9.9(706), 9.10(710) standard form, 730 substitution, 11.3(828) subtraction, 3.5(139) Summary of Key Concepts, 1 symbols, 12.1(867)

same sign, 145, 147 Sample Sets, 1 scientic form, 163 scientic notation, 3.8(163), 163 secondary square root, 9.2(660), 661 Section Exercises, 1 Section Overview, 1 signed numbers, 3.2(122), 3.4(132), 3.5(139), 3.6(144) simple fraction, 611 simplied form, 670 slope, 7.5(448), 454, 7.6(464) slope-intercept, 477 slope-intercept form, 7.5(448), 7.6(464), 7.7(476)

T V

terms, 4.2(198) terms., 198 the inequality sign must be reversed, 315 trinomials, 6.6(370), 6.7(378), 6.8(383) value, or rate, or amount times a quantity, 847 variable, 48 variables, 2.2(48)

W whole numbers (W) :, 56 X x-intercept, 430 Y y-intercept, 430 Z zero-factor property, 8.2(546), 10.2(730)

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Module: "Basic Properties of Real Numbers: The Real Number Line and the Real Numbers" Used here as: "The Real Number Line and the Real Numbers " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21895/1.3/ Pages: 55-63 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Properties of Real Numbers: Properties of the Real Numbers" Used here as: "Properties of the Real Numbers " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21894/1.3/ Pages: 63-71 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Properties of Real Numbers: Exponents" Used here as: "Exponents " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21883/1.3/ Pages: 71-79 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Properties of Real Numbers: Rules of Exponents" Used here as: "Rules of Exponents " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21900/1.4/ Pages: 79-88 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Properties of Real Numbers: The Power Rules for Exponents" Used here as: "The Power Rules for Exponents " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21897/1.3/ Pages: 88-96 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Properties of Real Numbers: Summary of Key Concepts" Used here as: "Summary of Key Concepts " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21887/1.3/ Pages: 96-97 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

878 Module: "Basic Properties of Real Numbers: Exercise Supplement" Used here as: "Exercise Supplement " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21891/1.4/ Pages: 97-104 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Properties of Real Numbers: Prociency Exam" Used here as: "Prociency Exam " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21892/1.3/ Pages: 104-105 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: Objectives" Used here as: "Objectives" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22786/1.4/ Page: 121 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: Signed Numbers" Used here as: "Signed Numbers " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m18874/1.4/ Pages: 122-126 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: Absolute Value" Used here as: "Absolute Value " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21876/1.3/ Pages: 127-131 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: AddItion of Signed Numbers" Used here as: "Addition of Signed Numbers " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21991/1.3/ Pages: 132-139 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: Subtraction of Signed Numbers" Used here as: "Subtraction of Signed Numbers" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21877/1.3/ Pages: 139-144 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers" Used here as: "Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21872/1.3/ Pages: 144-152 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: Negative Exponents" Used here as: "Negative Exponents " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21882/1.3/ Pages: 153-162 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: Scientic Notation" Used here as: "Scientic Notation " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21879/1.3/ Pages: 163-170 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: Summary of Key Concepts" Used here as: "Summary of Key Concepts " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21881/1.3/ Pages: 170-171 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: Exercise Supplement" Used here as: "Exercise Supplement " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21874/1.4/ Pages: 172-176 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

880 Module: "Basic Operations with Real Numbers: Prociency Exam" Used here as: "Prociency Exam " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21875/1.3/ Pages: 176-178 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Objectives" Used here as: "Objectives" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22802/1.4/ Page: 197 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Algebraic Expressions" Used here as: "Algebraic Expressions " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m18875/1.4/ Pages: 198-206 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Equations" Used here as: "Equations " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21850/1.3/ Pages: 206-214 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Classication of Expressions and Equations" Used here as: "Classication of Expressions and Equations " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21848/1.3/ Pages: 214-220 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Combining Polynomials Using Addition and Subtraction" Used here as: "Combining Polynomials Using Addition and Subtraction " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21854/1.3/ Pages: 221-227 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Combining Polynomials Using Multiplication" Used here as: "Combining Polynomials Using Multiplication " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21852/1.3/ Pages: 227-239 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Special Binomial Products" Used here as: "Special Binomial Products " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21858/1.3/ Pages: 239-246 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Terminology Associated with Equations" Used here as: "Terminology Associated with Equations " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21849/1.3/ Pages: 246-248 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Summary of Key Concepts" Used here as: "Summary of Key Concepts " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21851/1.3/ Pages: 249-250 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Exercise Supplement" Used here as: "Exercise Supplement " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21859/1.4/ Pages: 250-257 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Prociency Exam" Used here as: "Prociency Exam " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21853/1.3/ Pages: 257-258 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

882 Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Objectives" Used here as: "Objectives" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22801/1.4/ Page: 277 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Solving Equations" Used here as: "Solving Equations " By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m18876/1.4/ Pages: 278-284 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

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Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Solving Equations of the Form ax=b and x/a=b" Used here as: "Solving Equations of the Form ax=b and x/a=b " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21981/1.3/ Pages: 284-290 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Further Techniques in Equation Solving" Used here as: "Further Techniques in Equation Solving " By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21992/1.4/ Pages: 290-298 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Application I - Translating from Verbal to Mathetical Expressions" Used here as: "Application I - Translating from Verbal to Mathetical Expressions " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21978/1.4/ Pages: 298-304 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Application II - Solving Problems" Used here as: "Application II - Solving Problems " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21980/1.3/ Pages: 304-313 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Linear Inequalities in One Variable" Used here as: "Linear inequalities in One Variable " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21979/1.3/ Pages: 313-322 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Linear Equations in Two Variables" Used here as: "Linear Equations in Two Variables " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21982/1.3/ Pages: 322-328 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Summary of Key Concepts" Used here as: "Summary of Key Concepts" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21914/1.3/ Pages: 328-329 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Exercise Supplement" Used here as: "Exercise Supplement " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21977/1.4/ Pages: 330-335 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities: Prociency Exam" Used here as: "Prociency Exam " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21890/1.3/ Pages: 335-337 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Factoring Polynomials: Objectives" Used here as: "Objectives" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22804/1.4/ Page: 353 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

884 Module: "Factoring Polynomials: Finding the factors of a Monomial" Used here as: "Finding the factors of a Monomial " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m18870/1.4/ Pages: 354-357 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Module: "Factoring Polynomials: Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial" Used here as: "Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21906/1.3/ Pages: 357-362 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Factoring Polynomials: The Greatest Common Factor" Used here as: "The Greatest Common Factor" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21913/1.3/ Pages: 362-367 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Factoring Polynomials: Factoring by Grouping" Used here as: "Factoring by Grouping" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21901/1.3/ Pages: 367-370 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Factoring Polynomials: Factoring Two Special Products" Used here as: "Factoring Two Special Products " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21903/1.3/ Pages: 370-378 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Factoring Polynomials: Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coecient 1" Used here as: "Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coecient 1" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21904/1.3/ Pages: 378-383 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Factoring Polynomials: Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coecient Other Than 1" Used here as: "Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coecient Other Than 1 " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21912/1.3/ Pages: 383-393 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Factoring Polynomials: Summary of Key Concepts" Used here as: "Summary of Key Concepts " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21910/1.3/ Pages: 393-394 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Factoring Polynomials: Exercise Supplement" Used here as: "Exercise Supplement " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21899/1.4/ Pages: 394-398 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Factoring Polynomials: Prociency Exam" Used here as: "Prociency Exam " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21908/1.3/ Pages: 398-399 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: Objectives" Used here as: "Objectives" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22790/1.4/ Pages: 411-412 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable" Used here as: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m18877/1.4/ Pages: 412-419 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

886 Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: Plotting Points in the Plane" Used here as: "Plotting Points in the Plane " By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21993/1.3/ Pages: 419-427 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables" Used here as: "Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21995/1.3/ Pages: 428-448 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line" Used here as: "The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22014/1.3/ Pages: 448-464 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: Graphing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form" Used here as: "Graphing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22000/1.3/ Pages: 464-476 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: Finding the Equation of a Line" Used here as: "Finding the Equation of a Line " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21998/1.3/ Pages: 476-485 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables" Used here as: "Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22011/1.3/ Pages: 485-496 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: Summary of Key Concepts" Used here as: "Summary of Key Concepts " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22008/1.3/ Pages: 497-498 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: Exercise Supplement" Used here as: "Exercise Supplement " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22004/1.4/ Pages: 498-508 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities: Prociency Exam" Used here as: "Prociency Exam " By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22015/1.3/ Pages: 508-512 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Objectives" Used here as: "Objectives" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22796/1.4/ Pages: 545-546 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Rational Expressions" Used here as: "Rational Expressions" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m18878/1.4/ Pages: 546-553 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Reducing Rational Expressions" Used here as: "Reducing Rational Expressions " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21953/1.3/ Pages: 553-561 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

888 Module: "Rational Expressions: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions" Used here as: "Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21964/1.3/ Pages: 561-568 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Building Rational Expressions and the LCD" Used here as: "Building Rational Expressions and the LCD " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21941/1.3/ Pages: 568-580 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions" Used here as: "Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21936/1.3/ Pages: 581-591 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Rational Equations" Used here as: "Rational Equations " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21951/1.3/ Pages: 591-600 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Applications" Used here as: "Applications " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21938/1.3/ Pages: 600-610 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Complex Rational Expressions" Used here as: "Complex Rational Expressions " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21944/1.3/ Pages: 610-618 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Rational Expressions: Dividing Polynomials" Used here as: "Dividing Polynomials " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21946/1.3/ Pages: 618-628 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Summary of Key Concepts" Used here as: "Summary of Key Concepts " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21954/1.3/ Pages: 628-629 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Exercise Supplement" Used here as: "Exercise Supplement " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21949/1.4/ Pages: 629-636 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Rational Expressions: Prociency Exam" Used here as: "Prociency Exam " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21959/1.3/ Pages: 636-637 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Objectives" Used here as: "Objectives" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22797/1.4/ Page: 659 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Square Root Expressions" Used here as: "Square Root Expressions " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m18879/1.4/ Pages: 660-669 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

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Module: "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Simplifying Square Root Expressions" Used here as: "Simplifying Square Root Expressions " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21973/1.3/ Pages: 669-677 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Multiplication of Square Root Expressions" Used here as: "Multiplication of Square Root Expressions " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21975/1.3/ Pages: 677-684 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Division of Square Root Expressions" Used here as: "Division of Square Root Expressions" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21968/1.3/ Pages: 684-691 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Addition and Subtraction of Square Root Expressions" Used here as: "Addition and Subtraction of Square Root Expressions " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21957/1.3/ Pages: 691-699 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Square Root Equations with Applications" Used here as: "Square Root Equations with Applications" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21965/1.3/ Pages: 699-704 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Summary of Key Concepts" Used here as: "Summary of Key Concepts " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21971/1.3/ Pages: 704-706 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Exercise Supplement" Used here as: "Exercise Supplement " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21962/1.4/ Pages: 706-710 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Prociency Exam" Used here as: "Prociency Exam " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21956/1.3/ Pages: 710-712 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Quadratic Equations: Objectives" Used here as: "Objectives" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22792/1.4/ Page: 729 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Quadratic Equations: Solving Quadratic Equations" Used here as: "Solving Quadratic Equations " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m18880/1.4/ Pages: 730-735 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Module: "Quadratic Equations: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring" Used here as: "Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21933/1.3/ Pages: 735-742 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Quadratic Equations: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Extraction of Roots" Used here as: "Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Extraction of Roots " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21922/1.3/ Pages: 742-749 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Quadratic Equations: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Completing the Square" Used here as: "Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Method of Completing the Square " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21935/1.4/ Pages: 749-755 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Quadratic Equations: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula" Used here as: "Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21927/1.3/ Pages: 756-763 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Quadratic Equations: Applications" Used here as: "Applications " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21915/1.3/ Pages: 764-775 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Quadratic Equations: Graphing Quadratic Solutions" Used here as: "Graphing Quadratic Solutions" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21926/1.3/ Pages: 775-788 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Quadratic Equations: Summary of Key Concepts" Used here as: "Summary of Key Concepts " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21931/1.3/ Pages: 788-789 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Quadratic Equations: Exercise Supplement" Used here as: "Exercise Supplement " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21917/1.4/ Pages: 789-794 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Quadratic Equations: Prociency Exam" Used here as: "Prociency Exam " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21920/1.3/ Pages: 794-797 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Systems of Linear Equations: Objectives" Used here as: "Objectives" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22799/1.4/ Page: 817 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Systems of Linear Equations: Solutions by Graphing" Used here as: "Solutions by Graphing" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m18881/1.4/ Pages: 817-828 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Module: "Systems of Linear Equations: Elimination by Substitution" Used here as: "Elimination by Substitution " By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21984/1.3/ Pages: 828-836 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Systems of Linear Equations: Elimination by Addition" Used here as: "Elimination by Addition" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21986/1.3/ Pages: 836-845 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Systems of Linear Equations: Applications" Used here as: "Applications" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21983/1.3/ Pages: 845-851 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

894 Module: "Systems of Linear Equations: Summary of Key Concepts" Used here as: "Summary of Key Concepts" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21989/1.3/ Pages: 851-852 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Systems of Linear Equations: Exercise Supplement" Used here as: "Exercise Supplement" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21985/1.4/ Pages: 852-855 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Systems of Linear Equations: Prociency Exam" Used here as: "Prociency Exam" By: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski URL: http://cnx.org/content/m21987/1.3/ Pages: 855-856 Copyright: Wade Ellis, Denny Burzynski License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Elementary Algebra: Table of Symbols (chart)" Used here as: "Table of Symbols" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22779/1.4/ Page: 867 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Elementary Algebra: Properties of Real Numbers (chart)" Used here as: "Properties of Real Numbers" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22775/1.4/ Pages: 868-869 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Module: "Elementary Algebra: Important and Useful Rules/Formulas (chart)" Used here as: "Important and Useful Rules/Formulas" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22777/1.4/ Page: 869 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Module: "Elementary Algebra: The 5-Step Method of Solving Applied Problems (chart)" Used here as: "The 5-Step Method of Solving Applied Problems" By: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis URL: http://cnx.org/content/m22780/1.4/ Page: 869 Copyright: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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