Simplify this expression:

12a−8−5a+12

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Answer 1

12a - 8 -5a + 12

arranging like terms

12a - 5a - 8 + 12

a ( 12-5) - 8 - 12

a(7) - 4(2 - 3)

a(7) -4(-1)

a(7) + 4

7a + 4

simplifing the expressions

Answer 2

Answer:

12a-5a-8+12

=(12-5)a+4

=7a+4


Related Questions

Need help pls..........................................

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Answer:

6, -2

Step-by-step explanation:

basically It asks you what's x when y=2, which on the graph is 6, -2, and -5 I think. but there is no point on the -5 so we don't need to talk about that one.

What is the lowest value of the range of the function
shown on the graph?
O -∞
O -2
0 0
03

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The question is incomplete. Below you will find the missing graph.

The lowest value of the range of the function shown on graph is (B) -2.

A graph is the pictorial representation of the function or mathematical relation (Equation or Inequality etc).

The lowest value of the graph is the value of y when y=f(x) gives the least value.

From the given graph we can clearly see that at x=3 the graph of the given function approaches the least value which is -2.

So the lowest value of the range of the function shown on the graph is -2.

Hence the correct option is (B).

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How many full cases and additional items are needed to fulfill the order 80 6

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The number of cases is 13 and the additional units are 2 if the 80 units needed 6 units per case.

What is a fraction?

Fraction number consists of two parts, one is the top of the fraction number which is called the numerator and the second is the bottom of the fraction number which is called the denominator.

The question is incomplete.

The complete question is:

80 units needed 6 units per case. What are the number of cases and the number of additional units?

Total number of units  = 80 units

6 units per case

Number of case = 80/6 = 13.33 ≈ 13

Total units if the number of cases = 13

= 13×6

= 78


Additional units = 80 - 78 = 2 units

Thus, the number of cases is 13 and the additional units are 2 if the 80 units needed 6 units per case.

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Jack has a rectangular piece of land, the area of which is represented by a1 = 9.5l. His brother has a different rectangular piece of land, the area of which is represented by a2 = l(14 − l). Let a represent the area in square meters and l represent the length in meters of the pieces of land. The two equations plotted on a graph meet at a point as shown in the image.
The area of the brothers’ pieces of land will be the same when the length is ______ meters.

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Answer:2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer: 13

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the equation of the line parallel to y = 2x - 4 that runs through the point (-2, 4).
y = 1/2x + 4

y = 2x + 8

y = 2x + 4

y = -1/2x + 8

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Answer:

y = 2x + 8

Explanation:

Equation: y = 2x - 4

Comparing it with slope intercept form "y = mx + b" where 'm' is slope and 'b' is y-intercept. This function has slope: 2 and y intercept of -4

Parallel lines has same slope.

Passes through (-2, 4)

[tex]\sf y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)[/tex]

[tex]\sf y - 4 = 2(x - (-2))[/tex]

[tex]\sf y - 4 = 2(x + 2)[/tex]

[tex]\sf y = 2x + 4 + 4[/tex]

[tex]\sf y = 2x + 8[/tex]

Answer: y = 2x + 8

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a fairly simple problem. I hope this helps!

So, to find a line parallel, it's simple, and it only requires that for the other line to have the same slope and a different y-intercept (or same "m" and different "b" in the equation y = mx + b).

To find a line parallel to a point is slightly harder, but don't worry, I'll teach you how.

To do this, we have to recognize the point. The point given is (-2, 4) where -2 is the x-value and 4 is the y-value. Remember, points always go by (x, y).

So, we set y to 4, and we set x to -2.

When testing out lines that are parallel to a point, you must always be careful that you end up with the same value. Such as 4 = 4 or 8 = 8, etcetera.

We get:

4 = 2 × (-2) + 8

Simplifying, we get:

4 = -4 + 8

Adding -4 to 8, we get 4:

4 = 4

Thus, y = 2x + 8 is parallel to the point (-2, 4)

Which expression shows the sum of the polynomials with like terms grouped together?

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The expression of the polynomials with like terms grouped together is (c) [-4x²] + 2xy²  + [10x²y + (-4x²y)]

How to group the polynomial by like terms?

We have:

10x²y + 2xy² - 4x² - 4x²y

Collect the like terms

- 4x² + 2xy²  + 10x²y - 4x²y

Put each group in bracket

- 4x² + 2xy²  + [10x²y - 4x²y]

Express as positives

[-4x²] + 2xy²  + [10x²y + (-4x²y)]

Hence, the expression of the polynomials with like terms grouped together is (c) [-4x²] + 2xy²  + [10x²y + (-4x²y)]

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Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve for all values of y
in simplest form.

∣y−12∣=16

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Answer:

[tex]y=-4; y=28[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

The way I like to think about it, with absolute value meaning the distance is

"find which number are 16 apart from 12". Which means 28 (to the right) or -4 (to the left).

More formally, applying the definition of absolute value,

[tex]|y-12|=16 \leftrightarrow y-12=\pm16\\y-12=-16 \rightarrow y=-4\\y-12=+16 \rightarrow y=28[/tex]

Find the missing side of this right
triangle.
19
X
X =
16
✓[?]

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Answer:

x = sqrt(105)

Step-by-step explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use the Pythagorean theorem

a^2 + b^2 = c^2  where a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse

16^2 + x^2 = 19^2

256 + x^2 = 361

x^2 = 361 -256

x^2 =105

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(x^2) = sqrt(105)

x = sqrt(105)

Find the sum.

([tex](-54x^{5}+35x^{3}-61)+(5x^{5}-69x^{3}-7)=[/tex]

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Answer:

125250

Step-by-step explanation:

I just askeked and it gave me the answere

Answer: [tex]-49x^{5} - 34x^{3} - 68[/tex] or [tex]49x^{5} + 34x^{3} + 68[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Since both groups have the same variables and exponents, just align them and add.

[tex]-54x^{5}+5x^{5} = - 49x^{5}[/tex]

[tex]35x^{3} - 69x^{3} = -34x^{3}[/tex]

- 61 - 7 = - 68

[tex]-49x^{5} - 34x^{3} - 68[/tex]

What is the degree of the monomial?
8x²y³z4

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Degree =6
Becausex=2 y=3 z=1 and numbers 4 and 8 have no power

A culture started with 1,000 bacteria. After 4
hours, it grew to 1,100 bacteria. Predict how
many bacteria will be present after 12 hours.
Round your answer to the nearest whole
number.

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Answer:

1331 bacteria

Step-by-step explanation:

Number bact =  1000 e^kt

   1100            =  1000 e^k4

        shows k = .023827545

Now for 12 hours

    x = 1000 e^(.023827545 * 12)

         = 1331

i realized my answer is wrong.

please i need this fast

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Answer:

the second option

Step-by-step explanation:

UV and AB are at a right Angie to reach other.

and

UV is parallel to ZY

A sub sandwich shop offers 12 toppings to choose from. How many ways could a person choose a 4-topping sandwich?
HELPPPPPP

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Using the combination formula, it is found that there are 495 ways to choose a 4-topping sandwich.

The order in which the toppings are chosen is not important, hence the combination formula is used to solve this question.

What is the combination formula?

[tex]C_{n,x}[/tex] is the number of different combinations of x objects from a set of n elements, given by:

[tex]C_{n,x} = \frac{n!}{x!(n-x)!}[/tex]

4 toppings are chosen from a set of 12, hence the number of ways is given by:

[tex]C_{12,4} = \frac{12!}{4!8!} = 495[/tex]

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What is the range of the given function?
{(-2, 0), (-4,-3), (2, -9), (0, 5), (-5, 7)}
O {x|x=-5, -4, -2, 0, 2}
Oy | y=-9, -3, 0, 5, 7}
{x|x = -9, -5, -4, −3,−2, 0, 2, 5, 7}
{y | y=-9, -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, 2, 5, 7}

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The range of the function will be (-9, 7). Then the correct option is D.

What are domain and range?

The domain means all the possible values of x and the range means all the possible values of y.

The function is given in the form of the pair of points.

{(-2, 0), (-4,-3), (2, -9), (0, 5), (-5, 7)}

Then the range of the function will be (-9, 7).

Then the correct option is D.

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Evaluate:
10
Σ¹0 4(1)n-1 = [?]
Round to the nearest hundredth.
Enter

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

we are essentially calculating:

4(1/4)^0 + 4(1/4)^1 + 4(1/4)^2 + ... + 4(1/4)^9

Formula: [tex]\frac{a(1-r^n)}{1-r}[/tex]

4(1-(1/4)^10)/ (1-1/4) approximates to 5.33

If you receive a 25% MARKUP on an item costing $60.00, how much money do you pay in total?

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Answer:

Money Paid in Total  = $45

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly, the term Mark-up refers to the amount added to the cost price to cover the overheads and realize a profit.

A mark-up percentage is a percentage (%) that is used as a basis to determine the mark-up value.

Given

Cost of an Item = 60$

Markup % = 25% on cost

Hence, Mark up in $ = 60$*25%

                                   = 15$

Therefore, Actual cost of an item = Cost of an item - Mark up on Item

                                                        = 60$ - 15$

                                                         = 45$

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prove that ABC is a right triangle. Select the correct answer from each drop down menu.

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All the blanks have been filled , which proves ultimately that Triangle ABC is a right angled Triangle.

What is Right Angled Triangle ?

A triangle in which one angle is 90 degree is called a Right Angled Triangle.

AB is congruent to DB because segment DE was constructed so that DE = AB , BC is congruent to EF , because segment EF was constructed so that EF = BC , Since Triangle DEF is a right angled triangle .

DE² +EF²  = DF²  by the Pythagoras Theorem .

WE are given that AB²  +BC²  = AC²

Since DE = AB and EF = BC , DE²  +EF²  = AC²  by the given data

Also DF² = AC² by the above equation .

Taking the square root on both the sides of the equation gives DF = AC .

So AC is congruent to DF by the definition of congruency .

Applying SSS Congruency , Triangle ABC is congruent to DEF .Therefore ABC is a right angled triangle.

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Determine if a Poisson experiment is described, and select the best answer:
A paper mill produces paper that comes in 3000-foot rolls. The average number of
defects in the paper is known to be 38.9 per roll. The manager would like to know the
probability that the first 100 feet of paper in the next roll produced will have 0 defects.

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The corollary of the statement tends that its not the Poisson experiment.

What is Poisson experment

It is a statistical approach to follow properties that The experiment outcomes that can be opted as successes or failures. That gives a outcome in a specified region is known in average number of successes i.e. (μ).

The probability of a given task is not a Poisson experiment because the mean number of successful  outcomes in its domain neither constant nor given.

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x2y, for x = 3 and y = 6

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Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\huge\text{Hey there!}[/tex]

[tex]\huge\textbf{ASSUMING}[/tex]

[tex]\mathsf{x^{2y}}[/tex]

[tex]\huge\textbf{IF SO, FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO}\\\huge\textbf{SOLVE FOR YOUR RESULT}[/tex]

[tex]\mathsf{x^{2y}}\\\mathsf{= 3^{2(6)}}\\\mathsf{= 3^{2\times6}}\\\mathsf{= 3^{12}}\\\mathsf{= 3\times3\times3\times3\times3\times3\times3\times3\times3\times3\times3\times3}\\\mathsf{= 9\times9\times9\times9\times9\times9}\\\mathsf{= 81\times81\times81}\\\mathsf{= 6,561\times81}\\\mathsf{= 531,441}[/tex]

[tex]\huge\text{Therefore, your answer should be: \boxed{\mathsf{531,441}}}\huge\checkmark[/tex]

[tex]\huge\text{Good luck on your assignment \& enjoy your day!}[/tex]

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Each team is required to bring 24 baseballs to each game. If there are 3
baseballs in a pack, how many total packs do the teams bring to each game?

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The total packs the teams bring to each game is 8 packs.

How many packs do the team bring to each game?

Division is the process of dividing a number into equal parts using another number. The sign used to denote division is ÷.

Number of packs = 24 ÷ 3 = 8

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2 Simplify.
a
e
√72+√162
√50-√8
2√28+√√28

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[tex] \sqrt{72} + \sqrt{162} \\ \\ \sqrt{2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 3 \times 3} + \sqrt{2 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3} \\ \\ 2 \times 3 \sqrt{2} + 3 \times 3 \sqrt{2} \\ \\ 6 \sqrt{2} + 9 \sqrt{2} \\ \\ (6 + 9) \sqrt{2} \\ \\ 15\times1.4 \\ \\ 21[/tex]

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[tex] \sqrt{50} - \sqrt{8} \\ \\ \sqrt{2 \times 5 \times 5} - \sqrt{2 \times 2 \times 2} \\ \\ 5 \sqrt{2} - 2\sqrt{2} \\ \\ (5 - 2) \sqrt{2} \\ \\ 3 \sqrt{2} \\ \\ 1.7 \times 2 \\ \\ 3.4[/tex]

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[tex]2 \sqrt{28} + \sqrt{28} \\ \\ 2 \sqrt{2 \times 7 \times 7} + \sqrt{2 \times 7 \times 7} \\ \\ 2 \times 7 \sqrt{2} + 7 \sqrt{2} \\ \\ 14 \sqrt{2} + 7 \sqrt{2} \\ \\ (14 + 7) \sqrt{2} \\ \\ 21 \times 1.4 \\ \\ 29.4[/tex]

please help me...!!!???????????????????????????????????????????

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Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

(rx+t)/s = w [given]rx+t = sw [multiply both sides by s]rx = sw-t [subract t from both sides]x = (sw-t)/r [divide both sides by r]

An equation is formed of two equal expressions. The correct option is C.

What is an equation?

An equation is formed when two equal expressions are equated together with the help of an equal sign '='.

The given equation can be solved for x as shown below, Therefore,

[tex]\dfrac{rx+t}{s} = w\\\\[/tex]

Using the multiplication property of equality, multiply s on both the sides of the equation,

rx + t = ws

using the subtraction property of equality, subtract t on both the sides of the equation,

rx = ws - t

[tex]x = \dfrac{sw-t+t}{r}[/tex]

Hence, the correct option is C.

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2. A line goes through the points (4, 8) and (-4, 6).
(a) What is the slope of the line? Show your work
(b) Write the equation of the line in point-slope form. Show your work
(c) Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form. Show your work.


Any body can help?

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(a) [tex]\frac{6-8}{-4-4}=\frac{-2}{-8}=\boxed{1/4}[/tex]

(b) Using the point (4,8), we get [tex]\boxed{y-8=\frac{1}{4}(x-4)}[/tex]

(c) Rearranging into slope-intercept form,

[tex]y-8=\frac{1}{4}(x-4)\\\\y-8=\frac{1}{4}x-1\\\\\boxed{y=\frac{1}{4}x+7}[/tex]

What is the distance from P to Q?

OA. 1 unit
OB. 7 units
OC. 5 units
D. 25 units

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Answer:

C) 5 units

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to find the distance between points P and Q, we will be using the Distance Formula.

[tex]\sf \textsf{\underline{Distance Formula:}}\ \sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}[/tex]

Given:

P (3, -1) Q (-1, -4)

where:

⇒ x₁ = 3, y₁ = -1

⇒ x₂ = -1, y₂ = -4

Substitute these values into the formula:

[tex]\sf\\\implies d=\sqrt{(-1-3)^2+(-4-(-1))^2}\\\\\implies d=\sqrt{(-1-3)^2+(-4+1)^2}\\\\\implies d=\sqrt{(-4)^2+(-3)^2}\\\\\implies d=\sqrt{16+9}\\\\\implies d=\sqrt{25}\\\\\implies d=5[/tex]

The distance from P to Q is 5 units.

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Hello, I would like help with his question. Please do as quickly as you can, Thank you.

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:The answer is 45

The answer should be 58.

You have all the other side measures besides for the bottom one. To get that length do 18 - 5, giving you 13. Once you add all the sides including the missing one that we just calculated you get 58.

f(x)=x2 what is g(x)

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Answer:

-x^2-2

Step-by-step explanation:

So by looking at the two curves it appears that g(x) is simply a reflection of f(x) over the x-axis and then shifted 2 units down. So to reflect the parabola you simply make the x^2 negative to get -x^2 and then to go 2 units down you subtract 2 from the -x^2. This gives you the equation

[tex]g(x)=-x^2-2[/tex]

4
Jake is the starting quarterback on his school's football team. He has completed 38 of his 79 passes this season. Which of the
following values is closest to his percentage of pass completions this season?
OA. 51%
OB. 48%
OC. 38%
OD. 30%
Reset
Submit
Session Timer: 7:52
Session Score:?
Please help

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Answer: A) 51%

Step-by-step explanation:

We can estimate the percentage of pass completions by rounding both values. While estimation does not give an exact answer it will give one that is close.

38 rounds up to 40 and 79 rounds up to 80.

Now it is easier to divide.

40/80=1/2

1/2=50%

The closest answer to 50% is 51% which must be the answer.

Answer:

A)

Step-by-step explanation:

As an inventory manager, you must decide on the order quantity for an item. Its annual demand is 679 units. Ordering costs are $7 each time an order is placed, and the holding cost is 10% of the unit cost. Your supplier provided the following price schedule. Quantity Price per Unit 1 - 100 $5.65 101 - 350 $4.95 351 or more $4.55 What ordering-quantity policy do you recommend

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The ordering-quantity that should be recommended will be 117 units.

How to calculate the order quantity?

The following can be deduced from the information given:

Demand = 679

Ordering cost = 7

Holding cost = 10%

Ordering quantity will be:

= ✓(2 × Demand × Ordering cost / Holding cost)

= ✓(2 × 679 × 7/0.1)

= ✓13580

= 116.53

= 117

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PLEASE HELP
True or false

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False

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

true.

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]b^t=\frac{n}{a}; \ = > \ t=log_b\frac{n}{a}; \ = > \ t=\frac{log\frac{n}{a}}{logb}.[/tex]

8. Mrs. Reyes has 4 mangoes, 5 guavas, and 2 bananas in her basket. What is the probability that one can pick a guava?
A. 2 out of 11 or 2/11
B. 5 out of 11 or 5/11
C. 4 out of 11 or 4/11

9. What is the probability of choosing a blue paper if there are 3 red papers and 4 blue papers in the box?
A. 4 out of 7 or 4/7
B. 3 out of 7 or 3/7
C. 0 out of 7 or zero probability

10. In the numbers 2,2,2,5,5,2,3 What is the probability of getting 2?
A. 2/7
B. 3/7
C. 4/7​

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8) 5 + 4 + 2 = 11

Since there are 5 guavas, the correct answer is B. 5/11

9) 3 + 4 = 7

Since there are 4 blue papers, the correct answer is A. 4/7

10) Count all of the numbers and add them. There are 4 twos, 2 fives, and 1 three:

4 + 2 + 1 = 7

Since there are 4 twos, the correct answer is C. 4/7

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