Look at the figure. Which step should be taken next to construct a line through point P perpendicular to BA?

Look At The Figure. Which Step Should Be Taken Next To Construct A Line Through Point P Perpendicular
Look At The Figure. Which Step Should Be Taken Next To Construct A Line Through Point P Perpendicular

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Answer 1

ANSWER:

C. Place the compass on point A. Open the compass to a point between point P and point B.

EXPLANATION:

A perpendicular is a line that would be at a right angle to line BA.

The next step is to chose a radius that is greater than PB or PA so as to construct the bisector. And this can be done by placing the compass on point A, and open the compass to a point between point P and point B.

Use this radius to draw an arc above and below the line, and repeat the same using B as the center with the same radius. This would form two intersecting arcs above and below line BA. Join the point of intersection of the arcs by a straight line through P. This is the bisector of line BA through point P.


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Which graph represents exponential decay? On a coordinate plane, a straight line has a negative slope. On a coordinate plane, a graph starts at (negative 2, 0) and curves up and to the right into quadrant 1. On a coordinate plane, a graph approaches y = 0 in quadrant 1 and curves up into quadrant 2. On a coordinate plane, a graph approaches y = 0 in quadrant 2 and curves up into quadrant 1.

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Answer:

The correct option is (C).

Step-by-step explanation:

The exponential function representing decay is as follows:

[tex]y=y_{0}\cdot e^{kt};\ k<0[/tex]

Here,

y = final value  

y₀ = initial value  

k = growth rate  

t = time passed

The graph represents exponential decay is:

"On a coordinate plane, a graph approaches y = 0 in quadrant 1 and curves up into quadrant 2."

Thus, the correct option is (C).

Answer:

The answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

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The chart below lists the original and sale prices of items at a clothing store.
Clothing Prices
Original price Sale price
$7.99
$5.59
$10.99
$7.69
$12.99
$9.09
$15.99
$11.19
$24.99
$17.49
$29.99
$20.99
Which statement best describes why the sale price is a function of the original price?
As the original price increases, the sale price also increases.
The sale price is always less than the original price.
For every original price, there is exactly one sale price.
The sales price is never less than zero.

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Answer: C) For every original price, there is exactly one sale price.

For any function, we always have any input go to exactly one output. The original price is the input while the output is the sale price. If we had an original price of say $100, and two sale prices of $90 and $80, then the question would be "which is the true sale price?" and it would be ambiguous. This is one example of how useful it is to have one output for any input. The input in question must be in the domain.

As the table shows, we do not have any repeated original prices leading to different sale prices.

Answer:

C STAY SAFE!!!

Step-by-step explanation:

Ok we know this cant be A the reason is It says tha the original price is increasing so thats FALSE... its trying to trick you so no

The second choice says The sale price is always less than the original price. well take a look at the sale prices are they? Obiously not so False

Ok the third option For every original price, there is exactly one sale price. well this is true ask yourself each it helps.

Last option The sales price is never less than zero. erm   FALSE OBIOUSLY THIS IS TRUE JUST NOT TRUE ITS WRONG        

THE ANSER IS C

A painter takes hours to paint a wall. How many hours will the painter take to paint 8 walls if she works at the same rate?

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Answer:

20.8 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

2 3/5 = 2.6.The painter will take (2.6 × 8) = 20.8 hours to paint a wall.

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Answer:

20.8, 20 4/5, and 104/5

Select the correct answer.
What are the x-intercepts of this function?
g(x) = -0.25x2 – 0.25x + 5
O
(-20,0) and (-4,0)
(4,0) and (20,0)
(5,0) and (-4,0)
(-5,0) and (4,0)

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Answer:

[tex]\large \boxed{\sf \ \ (-5,0) \ and \ (4,0) \ \ }[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello,

We need to find the zeroes of

[tex]-0.25x^2-0.25x+5=0\\\\\text{*** multiply by -4 ***} \\ \\x^2+x-20=0\\\\\text{*** the sum of the zeroes is -1 and the product -20=-5x4 ***}\\\\x^2+5x-4x-20=x(x+5)-4(x+5)=(x+5)(x-4)=0\\\\x=4 \ or \ x=-5[/tex]

and then g(4)=0 and g(-5)=0

Hope this helps.

Do not hesitate if you need further explanation.

Thank you

Answer:(-5,0) (4,0)

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11. A certain brand of margarine was analyzed to determine the level of polyunsaturated fatty acid (in percent). A sample of 6 packages had an average of 16.98 and sample standard deviation of 0.31. Assuming normality, a 99% confidence interval for the true mean of fatty acid level is:

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Answer: (16.47, 17.49)

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula for confidence interval for the true mean if population stanmdard deviation is unknown:

[tex]\overline{x}\pm t_{\alpha/2}\dfrac{s}{\sqrt{n}}[/tex]

, where [tex]\overline{x}[/tex] = sample mean

n= sample size

s= sample standard deviation

[tex]t_{\alpha/2}[/tex] = Two tailed critical value.

We assume that the level of polyunsaturated fatty acid is normally distributed.

Given,

n= 6

degree of freedom = n-1 =5

[tex]\overline{x}[/tex] = 16.98

s= 0.31

significance level[tex](\alpha)[/tex] =1-0.99=0.01

Two tailed t- value for degree of freedom of 5 and significance level of 0.01 = [tex]t_{\alpha/2}=4.0317[/tex]    [by student's t-table]

Now , the 99% confidence interval for the true mean of fatty acid level is:

[tex]16.98\pm 4.0317(\dfrac{0.31}{\sqrt{6}})\\\\=16.98\pm 4.0317(0.126557)\\\\=16.98\pm 0.51024\\\\=(16.98-0.51023,\ 16.98+0.51023)\\\\=(16.46977,\ 17.49023)\approx (16.47,\ 17.49)[/tex]

Hence, a 99% confidence interval for the true mean of fatty acid level is: (16.47, 17.49)

The value of y varies inversely as the square of x, and y = 9, when x = 4.
Find the value of x when y = 1. Do not include "=" in your answer.​

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Answer:

The answer is

12

Step-by-step explanation:

The above variation is written as

[tex]y = \frac{k}{ {x}^{2} } [/tex]

where k is the constant of variation

when y = 9

x = 4

We have

k = yx²

k = 9(4)²

k = 9 × 16

k = 144

So the formula for the variation is

[tex]y = \frac{144}{ {x}^{2} } [/tex]

when y = 1

[tex]1 = \frac{144}{ {x}^{2} } [/tex]

Cross multiply

x² = 144

Find the square root of both sides

x = √144

x = 12

Hope this helps you.

±2

Step-by-step explanation:

I don’t know this one

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Answer:

[tex]\sqrt{x-4} +5[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

the conjugate of [tex]\sqrt{x-4} -5[/tex]  is the term that completes a²-b² when multiplied by each other

a = [tex]\sqrt{x-4}[/tex] b =  5

a²-b² = (a+b)(a-b)

(a-b)(a+b) =([tex]\sqrt{x-4}[/tex] -5)([tex]\sqrt{x-4}[/tex] +5)

Find the missing side of a triangle when one side is 3.16 and the other is 3

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Answer:

0.992774 ≅ .993

Step-by-step explanation:

a²+b²=c²

a=x

b=3

c=3.16

x²+3²=3.16²

x²+9=9.9856

x²=.9856

x=0.992774

x≅0.993

Suppose we have 3 cards identical in form except that both sides of the first card are colored red, both sides of the second card are colored black, and one side of the third card is colored red and the other side is colored black. The 3 cards are mixed up in a hat, and 1 card is randomly selected and put down on the ground. If the upper side of the chosen card is colored red, what is the probability that the other side is colored black

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Answer:

probability that the other side is colored black if the upper side of the chosen card is colored red = 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

First of all;

Let B1 be the event that the card with two red sides is selected

Let B2 be the event that the

card with two black sides is selected

Let B3 be the event that the card with one red side and one black side is

selected

Let A be the event that the upper side of the selected card (when put down on the ground)

is red.

Now, from the question;

P(B3) = ⅓

P(A|B3) = ½

P(B1) = ⅓

P(A|B1) = 1

P(B2) = ⅓

P(A|B2)) = 0

(P(B3) = ⅓

P(A|B3) = ½

Now, we want to find the probability that the other side is colored black if the upper side of the chosen card is colored red. This probability is; P(B3|A). Thus, from the Bayes’ formula, it follows that;

P(B3|A) = [P(B3)•P(A|B3)]/[(P(B1)•P(A|B1)) + (P(B2)•P(A|B2)) + (P(B3)•P(A|B3))]

Thus;

P(B3|A) = [⅓×½]/[(⅓×1) + (⅓•0) + (⅓×½)]

P(B3|A) = (1/6)/(⅓ + 0 + 1/6)

P(B3|A) = (1/6)/(1/2)

P(B3|A) = 1/3

check whether -2 and 2 are zeroes of the polynomial x+2

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Answer:

-2 is a zero of the polynomial. 2 is not a zero of the polynomial.

Step-by-step explanation:

A value of x is a zero of a polynomial if when it is substituted for x in the polynomial, it makes the polynomial evaluate to zero.

The polynomial is x + 2

Let x = -2:

x + 2 = -2 + 2 = 0

-2 is a zero of the polynomial.

Let x = 2:

x + 2 = 2 + 2 = 4

2 is not a zero of the polynomial.

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Use the graph of f(x) to find the indicated function values.
ty
8
If x = 0, then f(0) =
4
If f(x) = 0, then x =
A
-3
-2
2
Done
Intro

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

if x=0 then f(x)=2 (0,2)

if f(x)=0 then x=-1 (-1,0)

If x = 0, then f(0) =  

✔ 2.25

.

 

If f(x) = 0, then x =  

✔ –1

.

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Answer:

18.9 units of fencing

Step-by-step explanation:

First find the perimeter

P = 2(l+w)

P = 2( 2.5+1.28)

P = 2( 3.78)

P =7.56m

We need 2.5 units of fencing for each meter

Multiply by 2.5

7.56*2.5

18.9 units of fencing

Answer:

Julio needs to purchase 18.9 units of fencing.

Step-by-step explanation:

I meter of the perimeter accounts for 2.5 units of fencing. Respectively 2 meters account for 2 times as much, and 3 meters account for 3 times as much of 2.5 units. Therefore, if we determine the perimeter of this rectangular garden, then we can determine the units of fencing by multiplying by 2.5.

As you can see this is a 2.5 by 1.28 garden. The perimeter would be two times the supposed length, added to two times the width.

2.5 x 2 + 1.28 x 2 = 5 + 2.56 = 7.56 - this is the perimeter. The units of fencing should thus be 7.56 x 2.5 = 18.9 units, or option d.

Solve polynomials 7/5 + 3/4 × 2 / 5-3 / 2

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

7/5 + 3/4 x 2/5 - 3/2

 7/5 + 3/10 - 3/2

    17/10 - 3/2

         1/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, the given polynomial are,

=7/5+3/4×2/5-3/2

multiplying 3/4 and 2/5

= 7/5+6/20-3/2

taking LCM and adding them.

=(7×4+6×1-3×10)/20

by simplifying it we get, the answer is 1/5.

Hope it helps..

factorize completely (2x+2y) (x-y)+(2x-2y)(x+y)​

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Answer: See below

Explanation:

(2x + 2y)(x - y) + (2x - 2y)(x+y)
= 2(x+y)(x-y) + 2(x-y)(x+y)
= 2(x^2 - y^2) + 2(x^2 - y^2)
= (2 + 2)(x^2 - y^2) (combine like terms)
= 4(x^2 - y^2)

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Answer:

Refeect circle A over the the y line = x

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify negative 2 and 1 over 6 – negative 7 and 1 over 3. negative 5 and 1 over 6 negative 9 and 3 over 6 9 and 3 over 6 5 and 1 over 6 Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

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Answer:

5 and 1 over 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplifying the given:

Negative 2 and 1 over 6 – negative 7 and 1 over 3 ⇒ translated as:- 2 1/6 - (-7 1/3) =         ⇒ cancelling negatives and changing mixed fractions to improper fractions- 13/6 + 22/3 =            ⇒ bringing to same denominator- 13/6 + 44/6 =            ⇒ calculating the numerator31/6 =                          ⇒ making mixed fraction5 1/6                            ⇒ answer

Correct choice is the last one: 5 and 1 over 6

5 and 1 over 6    .......................................                        

The lowest temperature ever
recorded on earth was -89°C
in Antarctica. The average
temperature on Mars is about
-55°C. Which is warmer?
Write an inequality to support
your answer​

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Answer:

Mars

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

upper box is 0

middle box is 3 and

the downer box is 6

Step-by-step explanation:

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The radius of a conical tent is 5.6 m and the slant height is 12 m. Then the length of canvas required
to make the tent, if the width of canvas is 4 m.
a) 106.6 m
b) 100 m
c) 52.8 m
d) 105.6m

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Answer:

c) 52.8 m

Step-by-step explanation:

The radius of a conical tent, r = 5.6 m

The slant height = 12 m.

The area of the canvas required to make the tent is equal to the lateral area of the cone.

[tex]\text{Lateral Area of a Cone}= \pi r l\\=\pi \times 5.6 \times 12\\=67.2\pi$ m^2[/tex]

Since the width of the canvas = 4 m

Let the length = l

Area of the canvas = 4l

[tex]4l=67.2\pi$ m^2\\l=67.2\pi \div 4\\l=52.8 m$ (correct to 1 decimal place)[/tex]

The length of the canvas required  to make the tent is 52.8m.

What is the sum of a 54-term arithmetic sequence where the first term is 6 and the last term is 377? (1 point) 10,341 10,388 10,759 11,130

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Answer:

10,341

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]S_{n}=\frac{n}{2} (a_1}+a_{n})\\S_{54}=\frac{54}{2} (6+377)=27 \times 383=10,341[/tex]

Find the sum: 15+20+25+30+35+...+875+880+885

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Answer:

the actual answer is 78750

Step-by-step explanation:

summation of 2-176 in the equation 5n+5

Which is the solution to this question 4X equals 32

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Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

you would just divide 32 by 4

4x = 32

x = 32/4

x=8

Answer:

[tex]\large\boxed{\sf \ \ \ x=8 \ \ \ }[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello

4x=32 we can divide both parts by 4 so

   [tex]\dfrac{4x}{4}=\dfrac{32}{4}\\\\<=> x = 8[/tex]

Hope this helps

On moving day, Guyton needs to rent a truck. The length of the cargo space is , and the height is less than the width. The brochure indicates that the truck can hold . What are the dimensions of the cargo space

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On moving day, Guyton needs to rent a truck. The length of the cargo space is 10 ft , and the height is 1 ft less than the width. The brochure indicates that the truck can hold 420 ft3 . What are the dimensions of the cargo space? Assume that the cargo space is rectangular shape.

Answer:

The dimensions; width w is 7 ft and height is 6 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

L = 10 ft the length of the cargo space

w = the width of the cargo space

h = the height of the cargo space the height is 1 ft less than the width

h = w - 1

The truck can hold 420 ft^3 - this means the volume of the space V = 420 ft^3

But V = L*w*h

Substitute h = w - 1 into the Volume equation

Therefore,

10*w*(w - 1) = 420

10w^2 - 10w - 420 = 0

By Using quadratic equation formula to solve and considering positive answer,

w = {-b +- √(b^2 - 4ac)}/2a

Where;

a = 10, b = -10 and c = -420

w = {-(-10) +- √(-10^2 - 4(10)(-420)}/2(10)

w = {-(-10) +- 130}/20

w = (10 + 130)/20 = 140/20 = 7

Or

w = (10 -130)/20 = -120/20 = -6

Here,

I take positive answers and the width is 7 ft

Also, from h = w - 1

height = 7 - 1 = 6 ft

As per the question on a moving day, the Guyton is renting a truck and the length of his cargo the height of which is less than the width. The brochure indicates the trick that he can hold.

How much width and height does Guyton need in cargo space?

The dimension of the cargo will be based on the amount of capacity of the cargo and the amount of cargo that needs to be moved. On the day of the move, he rent a truck. The L of all cargo space is given as 10 feet, and that of height is 1 foot which is less than the width. This brochure tells us that the truck can hold 420 feet.

Find out more information about the length of the cargo space.

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which equation can be used to solve for x in the following diagram? x° and (6x - 15)°

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Answer:

= A

explanation :

the angle are right angle triangle which means it is always 90°

TWhich equation has the same solution as this equation. X^2 - 8x + 12 = 0

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x² - 8x + 12 = 0

First of all we need to find the roots

Δ = b² - 4.a.c

Δ = (-8)² - 4 . 1 . 12

Δ = 64 - 4. 1 . 12

Δ = 16

Has 2 real roots

x = (-b +- √Δ)/2a

 

x' = (--8 + √16)/2.1    

x'' = (--8 - √16)/2.1

x' = 12 / 2    

x'' = 4 / 2

x' = 6    

x'' = 2

So our equation can be solved with x = 6 and x = 2, therefore we can create two other equations with the same roots

x - 6 = 0

and

x - 2 = 0

Answer:

(x – 4)2 = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the linear correlation coefficient using only the four points in the lower left corner​ (for women). Will the four points in the upper right corner​ (for men) have the same linear correlation​ coefficient? The correlation coefficient for the points in the lower left corner is requals nothing.

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Answer:

Yes, because the four points in the upper right corner from the same pattern as the four points in the lower left corner.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correlation coefficient for the points in the lower left corner equals zero.

The four points in the upper right corner have the same correlation coefficient because the four points in the upper right corner from the same pattern as the four points in the lower left corner.

Chuck has 6$ and he spends 1/5 of his money on candy

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Answer:

He spends $1.20 Which means he has $4.80 remaining.

Step-by-step explanation:

1/5 of 6 is 6/1 multiplied by 1/5 and that is 6/5 or 1 1/5

1/5 of a dollar is 20 cents. he has $1.20

6-1.20=4.80.

Answer:

[tex]4.80 => Answer[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the information given.

1/5 of 6 is equal to 6/5

6/5 = 1.2

Now subtract.

[tex]6-1.2= 4.8[/tex]

So the answer is 4.80 or 4.8

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Which system of equations represents the matrix shown below?

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Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

im not too sure

PLEASE HELP

A: 3.72
B: 15.75
C: 10.6

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Answer:

3.716 m²

Step-by-step explanation:

10⁻² = 0.01, so 9.29 x 0.01 = 0.0929

multiple 0.0929 by 40 to get 3.716 m²

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Answer:

True

Step-by-step explanation:

Inverse variation on a graph is depicted by the movement of the graph diagram (line) in a downward motion

Answer:true

Step-by-step explanation:

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