Sequences & Series Questions and Answers
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIf we accept that scalar multiplication is effectively multiplying each component of the vector by the scalar value, it becomes much more straightforward to multiply by more than just integer-valued scalars.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIf the following box plot data represents the heights of 160 students, how many of the students are between 43.5 and 46.5 inches tall?
Max 50
Q3 46.5
Q2 43.5
Q1 41.5
Min 37
60 students
80 students
120 students
At least 75 students
40 students
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSolve the equation:
1/3|9-2×|-2=-1
List solutions below. If there's two solutions, list each separately below from least to greatest. If there's one solution, type the solution in the first box and an X in the second box. If there's no solution, then type an X in both boxes.
First solution: x=
Second solution: x-
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesTranslate into a variable expression. (Use x for your variable.)
the quotient of four more than twice a number and the number
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSolve the triangle.
B=37°, C=23°, b=28
....
A =
(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest degree as needed.)
a
(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesConsider the following.
a number decreased by the difference between eight and the number
Translate into a variable expression. (Use x for your variable. Do not simplify.)
x(8-x)
Simplify,
2x 8
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Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSolve the inequality. Graph the solution set, and write it using interval notation.
3k+2<-22
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The solution set is
(Type your answer in interval notation. Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the
expression.)
B. The solution set is Ø.
Choose the correct graph of the solution below.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIf the average person has an IQ of 100 and if IQ is normally distributed with a standard deviation of
15, what percentage of people have an IQ above 115?
6.68%
None of those listed
93.32%
84.13 %
15.87%
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhich of the following is a fixed expense?
Your car insurance
A flat tire
A field trip
All of the choices
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSuppose that the 'true' regression model is
Yi = β₀ + β₁ln(X₁i) + ui
but, instead, you estimate
Yi = β₀ + β₁X₁i+ui
What are the consequences of this type of specification error for the OLS estimator?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSolve for g.
t=5g+5w
The solution is g = ______
(Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Simplify your answer.)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSamantha invests a total of $17,000 in two accounts. The first account earned an annual interest rate of 7% and the second account earned an annual interest of 2%. At the end of one year, the total amount of money gained was $715.00. How much was invested into each account?
$_______ was invested in the account that earned 7% and
$_______ was invested in the account that earned 2%.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesDetermine if -5x² + y = - 4 is an ellipse.
Ellipse
Not an Ellipse
If it is an ellipse, write the equation of the ellipse in standard form
(x-h)²/a² + (y-k)²/b² = 1 not an ellipse, leave the rest blank.
h=
k=
a=
b=
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesDivide polynomials using long division
32. x⁴ + 3x³ + 2x² - x-5/x² - 2
33. x⁴ – 5x² - 4x + 7/x²- 1
34. x⁴– 2x³ – 16/x²+ 5
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesGovernment agencies keep data about the income distribution of the population. The Gonzalez family and Allen family live in a county with 5000 families. The
Gonzalez family's income is at the 38th percentile. The Allen family's income is at the 73rd percentile.
(a) Which of the following must be true about the Gonzalez family's income? About 38% of the families in their county earn less than the Gonzalez family.
The Gonzalez family earns about 38% of the highest income in their county.
The Gonzalez family's income is in the top half of incomes in their county. The Gonzalez family earns $38,000.
(b) Which of the following must be true about the Gonzalez family's and the Allen family's incomes?
Both the Gonzalez family and the Allen family earn more than the median income.
Both the Gonzalez family and the Allen family earn less than the median income.
The Allen family earns more than the Gonzalez family.
The Gonzalez family earns more than the Allen family.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhat is the standard deviation of the following data set rounded to the nearest tenth?
78, 90, 456, 676, 111, 381, 21
229.2
259
229.1
258
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesAn oblique triangular prism has a base area of 18 square units and a volume of 252 cubic units. What is the height of the pyramid?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesDylan invested $7,200 in an account paying an interest rate of 2.3% compounded quarterly. Assuming no deposits or withdrawals are made, how much money, to the nearest dollar, would be in the account after 12 years?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesGiven that y varies directly with e, find the equation of direct variation when x=12 and y=20.
(A) y= 5x/3
(B) y= 3x/5
(C) y= 15x
(D) y= 8x
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesEach of these relationships reflects a correlation. Which relationship most likely reflects correlation but not causation?
A) When seamstresses make more dresses, they sew more pants.
B) When seamstresses mend more garments, they use more thread.
C) When seamstresses alter more wedding gowns, they meet more brides.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA sports-and-exercise shop sampled its customer base one morning and asked 8 customers their age. Their responses are shown below.
24, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31, 36, 45
Which interval estimates the mean age of customers with a margin of error of 1.8?
(A) 25.2 < µ < 28.8
(B) 26.1< µ < 27.9
(C) 28.1 < µ <31.7
(D) 29.0< µ < 30.8µ
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesUse synthetic division to find the result when x³ – 10x² + 21x – 1 is divided by x – 2. If there is a remainder, express the result in the form q(x) + [r(x) / b(x)].
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesOver the course of July, the high temperatures of 6 random days were collected. The data is shown below.
93°F
82°F
X°F
79°F
92°F
84°F
If the average temperature of the data set is 86°F, determine the missing temperature. Show all work in the space below.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFinancial responsibility means_______
generating further income
protecting the families
protecting the dependents
All of the choices
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesThe function y = f(x) is graphed below. What is the average rate of change of the
function f(x) on the interval - 6 < x < -3?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIf your new balance is $425 and you made the minimum payment of $45, what was your original balance?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesUse the binomial theorem to find:
(a) the coefficient of r4 in the expansion of (x + 3)²⁰
(b) the sum 1 + 3n +9(n 2) +......+3ᵏ(n k)+...+ 3ⁿ-²(n n-2)+3ⁿ-¹n+ 3ⁿ
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesHow can a relation be represented?
Set of ordered pairs
Mapping
Graph
Table
Equation
All of the above
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesUse synthetic division to find the result when x4 + 8x3 + 24x2 + 25x - 14 is divided by x + 3. If there is a remainder, express the result in the form
q(x) + r(x)/ b(x)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesStudy the following spending chart:
On which day was the most money spent?
1. 1ˢᵗ
2. 7ᵗʰ
3. 3ʳᵈ
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA spotlight is mounted on the eaves of a house 45 feet above the ground. A flower bed runs between the house and the sidewalk, so the closest the ladder can be placed to the house is 28 feet. How long a ladder is needed so that an electrician can reach the place where the light is mounted?
The length of the ladder needs to be _____ft
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIn your notebook, create a t-chart and evaluate the function f(x) = ¾x +2
for the values of x= 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Write your answer as decimals.
Then, answer the following questions using complete sentences.
Which values of x generated output values that would be easy to graph in the
coordinate plane (integers)?
Do you see a pattern in the x-values that created integer outputs?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesChoose the correct answer. . . .is the material resource for a person to achieve a goal.
(a) Talents
(b) Time
(c) Skill
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFor the function g(x) =(1/3)x+2, what values of x would generate integer outputs?
Select all that apply.
Since m=1/3 , multiples of the denominator (3) will generate integers for the output of the function.
(A) 0
(B) 3
(C) 6
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIf the unpaid balance is $3,400 and the interest rate is 19%, your final monthly payment is $3,453.62.
(A) True
(B) False
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesUse the distributive property to remove the parentheses.
-9 ( -5v + 4x - 3)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhat does this image Indicate?
A) Financial responsibilities
B) Wise investments
C) Generation of more income
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIf f(x) = x³+3x²–46x-48 and x - 6 is a factor of f(x), then find all of the zeros of f(x).
a. x=2, x= 4
b. x=-2, x=4
c. X=-8, x=1
d. x=-8, x=-1
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhen a data set is normally distributed, about how much of the data fall within one standard deviation of the mean?
(a)95%
(b)34%
(c)68%
(d)13.5%
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesThe formula v=√2gh gives the velocity v, in feet per second, of an object when it falls h feet accelerated by gravity g, in feet per second squared. If g is approximately 32 feet per second squared, find how far an object has fallen if its velocity is 128 feet per second.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFind a sinusoidal function with the following four attributes: (1) amplitude is 10, (2) period is 4, (3) midline is
y = 45, and (4)
f(5) = 55.
f(x)=
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSuppose f(x) is a differentiable function with f(3) = 5 and f'(3) = 4. Let g(x)= 1/f(x) Find g(3)
A. 4/5
B. 5/4
C. -5/16
D. -5/8
E. -4/25