Answer:
A. Pr(8) = 1/10
B. Pr(odd) = 1/2
C. Pr(even) = 1/2
D. Pr(less than 6) = 1/2
E. Pr(prime) = 2/5
F. Pr(3 or 8) = 1 / 5
G. Pr(8, 9 or 10) = 3/10
H. Pr(greater than 9) = P(10) = 1/10
Step-by-step explanation:
We assume a FAIR 10-faced die, meaning there is an equal probability of throwing any one of the ten numbers.
With 10 possible outcomes each with equal probability, the probability of throwing any number is 1/10.
(It is preferable to work with fractions in probability because fractions are exact numbers, while decimals can often be rounded, or truncated).
A. Pr(8) means probability of throwing an 8, therefore Pr(8) = 1/10
B. Pr(odd) there are 5 odd number from 1 to 10, so Pr(odd) = 5/10 = 1/2
C. Pr(even) there are 5 even number from 1 to 10, so Pr(even) = 5/10 = 1/2
D. Pr(less than 6) there are 5 numbers less than 6 (between1 to 10),
so Pr(less than 6) = 5/10 = 1/2
E. Pr(prime) (remember that 1 is not prime)
A prime number is an integer not divisible by any number except one and itself.
Between 1 to 10, the four prime numbers are 2,3,5,7
therefore Pr(prime) = 4/10 = 2/5
F. Pr(3 or 8)
(3 or 8) make 2 successful outcomes out of 10, so Pr(3 or 8) = 2/10 = 1 / 5
G. Pr(8, 9 or 10)
similarly, (8,9 or 10) make three successful possible outcomes out of 10, so
P(8,9 or 10) = 3/10
H. Pr(greater than 9)
there is only one successful outcome, namely "10" out of 10 possible outcomes. So
P(greater than 9) = P(10) = 1/10
1. please explain what’s a “die” all I know was “dice” but dice is 6 sided yea?
A die is singular for dice, which can take up any number of faces. With a 10-faced solid, we can make a 10-faced die numbered 1 to 10.
2. and please explain the answer... I’m international student so I still need some explanation for the questions and answers thank you
See solutions above.
Answer:
Remember that standard probabilities are defined as the ratio between the number of favorable cases, and the total number of possible events.
In this case, we have a 10-sided die, which means its faces are numbered from 1 to 10, which gives us 10 total number of possible events. In other words, the denominator of the ratio is going to be 10.
Now we're able to find each probability.
(A) Probability of getting an 8:[tex]P_{8} =\frac{1}{10}=0.10[/tex]
The numerator is 1 because there's only one number 8 in the die, that means the number of favorable cases is 1, and, as we said before, the total number of possible events is 10.
(B) Probability of getting an odd number:[tex]P_{odd} =\frac{5}{10}=0.5[/tex]
The numerator is 5 because there are 5 odd numbers from 1 to 10. In other words, there are 5 favorable cases to this probability.
(C) Probability of getting an even number:[tex]P_{even}=\frac{5}{10}=0.5[/tex]
There are 5 even numbers from 1 to 10, that's why we had the same probability.
(D) Probability of getting a number less than 6:We know that there are only 5 numbers less than 6 for this die.
[tex]P_{<6}=\frac{5}{10}=0.5[/tex]
(E) Probability of getting a prime number:A prime number is such that it can be divided only by itself and the unit. So, there are four prime numbers from 1 to 10, which are 2, 3, 5, 7.
[tex]P_{prime}=\frac{4}{10}=0.4[/tex]
(F) Probability of getting 3 or 8:When we are going to find the probability of an event "or" another, we must sum those favorable cases.
[tex]P_{3 \ or \ 8} =\frac{1+1}{10}=\frac{2}{10}=0.2[/tex]
(G) Probability of getting 8, 9, or 10:In this case, we need to some all three favorable cases. The die has only one 8, one 9 and one 10. So, the probability is
[tex]P_{8,9,10}=\frac{1+1+1}{10}=\frac{3}{10} =0.3[/tex]
(H) Probability of getting a number greater than 9:We know that there's only one number greater than 10 on such die.
[tex]P_{>10}=\frac{1}{10}=0.1[/tex]
Lastly, "die" refers to this special 10-sided dice. In other problems, you can find "a die" with more faces even. But, in general, "die" refers to a dice.
Function (True/False)
Answer:
yes it is a function
Step-by-step explanation:
Mathematics
In mathematics, a function is a binary relation over two sets that associates to every element of the first set exactly one element of the second set. Typical examples are functions from integers to integers or from the real numbers to real numbers.
Answer:
False
Step-by-step explanation:
A function has only 1 y value for any given x value.
You can use the "vertical line test" to check if a graph is of a function. Move a vertical line (you can use the edge of a ruler) from left to right across the graph. If at any point the line intersects the curve in two or more places, the curve is not a function.
Look at photo please don't understand
Does anyone understand this
Please answer quickly!
Answer:
a) 18.6%
b) 598,230
Step-by-step explanation:
a) In the first part of the question, you are given two population values and asked to find the percentage difference between them. A formula you can use for that is ...
percentage difference = (difference)/(original value) × 100%
The difference of interest is the difference between the 2011 population and the 2001 population
difference = 510,000 -430,000 = 80,000
The original value is the 2001 population, so the percentage difference is ...
percentage difference = 80,000/430,000 × 100% = 0.1860 × 100% = 18.6%
This is a positive value, so represents an increase.
The percentage increase in population from 2001 to 2011 was 18.6%.
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b) In the second part, you are given the percentage difference and asked to find the new value. We can rearrange the above formula to find the difference:
difference = (percentage difference)/100% × original value
Then the difference between the 2021 population and the 2011 population will be ...
difference = (17.3%)/100% × 510,000 = 0.173 × 510,000 = 88,230
So, the population in 2021 is expected to be 88,230 more than in 2011:
2021 population = 520,000 +88,230 = 598,230
The predicted population in 2021 is 592,230.
ASAP!! Please help me. I will not accept nonsense answers, but will mark as BRAINLIEST if you answer is correctly with solutions.
Answer:
[tex]\sqrt{3}x^2y+x^3-x[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
In an expression that is a polynomial, the exponent of the variables (x and y) are natural numbers bigger or equal to 0. So, the only expression that is a polynomial is [tex]\sqrt{3}x^2y+x^3-x[/tex], because we have the exponents equal to 2, 3, and 1 for x and an exponent equal to 1 for y.
The other expressions have exponents that are negatives, rational or the exponent is the same variable.
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Step-by-step explanation:
hope it will help you..........
Answer:
14 ftStep-by-step explanation:
A radius to the tangent point always forms a right angle with the tangent.
m∠MNP = 90° so we can use Pythagorean theorem:
[tex]MN^2+NP^2=MP^2\\\\MN^2+48^2=50^2\\\\MN^2+2304=2500\\\\MN^2=196\\\\MN=\sqrt{196}\\\\MN=14\,ft[/tex]
A whole number is 6 more than 2 times another number. The sum of the two numbers is less than 50. This can be written in an inequality as x + 2x + 6 < 50, where x represents the smaller number. From the set {13, 14, 15, 16, 17}, the values of x for which the inequality holds true are choise 13,14 13,14,15 15,16,17 16,17
Answer:
5
Step-by-step explanation:
Maya is on a game show. To win $1,000,000, she must answer this question: What key features are necessary-and how are the features used-to create the sketch of a polynomial function? What is Maya's winning answer? Explain in complete sentences
Answer:
To create the sketch of a polynomial function there are key features are necessary and these are the vertex, axis of symetry, x and y intercepts
Step-by-step explanation:
To create the sketch of a polynomial function there are key features are necessary and these are the vertex, axis of symetry, x and y intercepts
One of the key features arte the vertex and this shows where it changes concativity.
While the x and y intercepts give you a couple of points of reference.
Also, the axis of symetry is only applicable to even degree polynomials
Find the volume of a rectangular prism with a height of 18 if the base has a length of 9 and a width of 17.
Select one:
O a. 2678 units cubed
O b. 2049 units cubed
O c. 2754 units cubed
O d. 2957 units cubed
Hey there! I'm happy to help!
To find the volume of a rectangular prism, you simply multiply each of the three different sides!
18×9×17=2754
Therefore, the volume of this rectangular prism is c. 2754 units cubed.
Now you can find the volume of a rectangular prism! Have a wonderful day!
A taste test asks people from Texas and California which pasta they preferred brand a or brand b this table shows the results. A person is randomly selected for those tested. What is the probability that the person is from Texas given that the person prefers Brand b? Round your answer to two decimal places.
Answer: I just did it and the answer is 0.43
Step-by-step explanation:
Using it's concept, it is found that the probability that the person is from Texas given that the person prefers Brand b is given by:
A. 0.43.
What is a probability?A probability is given by the number of desired outcomes divided by the number of total outcomes.
In this problem, 105 people prefer brand B, and of those, 45 are from Texas, hence:
p = 45/105 = 0.43.
Which means that option A is correct.
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PQR shown in the figure below is transformed into STU by a dilation with center (0, 0) and a scale factor of 3
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given question is incomplete; here is the complete question.
∆ PQR shown in the figure below is transformed into ∆ STU by a dilation with center (0, 0) and a scale factor of 3.
Complete the following tasks,
- Draw ΔSTU on the same set of axes.
- Fill in the coordinates of the vertices of ΔSTU.
- Complete the statement that compares the two triangles.
When ΔPQR is transformed into ΔSTU by a dilation with center (0, 0) and a scale factor of 3,
Rule to followed to get the vertices of ΔSTU,
(x, y) → (3x, 3y)
P(1, 1) → S(3, 3)
Q(3, 2) → T(9, 6)
R(3, 1) → U(9, 3)
Length of QR = 2 - 1 = 1 unit
Length of PQ = [tex]\sqrt{(3-1)^2+(2-1)^2}=\sqrt{5}[/tex] units
Length of PR = 3 - 1 = 2 units
Length of ST = [tex]\sqrt{(9-3)^2+(6-3)^2}=3\sqrt{5}[/tex] units
Length of TU = 6 - 3 = 3 units
Length of SU = 9 - 3 = 6 units
Therefore, ratio of the corresponding sides of ΔPQR and ΔSTU,
[tex]\frac{\text{PQ}}{\text{ST}}=\frac{\text{QR}}{\text{TU}}=\frac{\text{PR}}{\text{SU}}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3\sqrt{5}}=\frac{1}{3}=\frac{2}{6}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1}{3}[/tex]
Since ratio of the corresponding sides are same,
Therefore, ΔPQR and ΔSTU are similar.
Find the product.
(6a + 3b)(a - b)
Enter the correct answer.
Answer:
See below.
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex](6a+3b)(a-b)\\[/tex]
Distribute:
[tex]=(6a+3b)(a)-(6a+3b)(b)\\=6a^2+3ab-(6ab+3b^2)\\=6a^2+3ab-6ab-3b^2\\=6a^2-3b^2-3ab[/tex]
Answer:
6a^2-3b^2-6ba+3ba
Step-by-step explanation:
(6a+3b)(a+b)....expand the term
6axa - 6axb + 3bxa - 3b×b ....simplify
6a^2 - 6ba + 3ba - 3b^2, then reorder so highest order terms come first
6a^2 - 3b^2 - 6ba + 3ba
Two sides of a square are divided into fourths and another side of the square is trisected, as shown. A triangle is formed by connecting three of these points, as shown. What is the ratio of the area of the shaded triangle to the area of the square? Express your answer as a fraction.
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Explanation:
Let's say this is a 1 by 1 square. The area is 1*1 = 1 square unit. Whatever the area of the triangle is, we divide it over 1 and it will yield the same value as the area of the triangle. In other words, the area of the triangle will be the answer.
Along the top we have 3 ticks to indicate the top segment has been cut into 3+1 = 4 equal parts. The horizontal distance from the the vertical side of the triangle to the peak of the triangle is 3/4 units. This is because we travel 3 ticks out of 4 total. So this is the height when we consider the vertical segment of the triangle to be the base.
The base is 1 unit as it spans the original square's side length
base = 1
height = 3/4
area of triangle = (1/2)*(base*height)
area of triangle = (1/2)*(1*3/4)
area of triangle = 3/8
ratio of triangle area to square area = (triangle area)/(square area)
ratio of triangle area to square area = (3/8)/1
ratio of triangle area to square area = 3/8Answer:
3/8
Step-by-step explanation:
let side of square=x
Area of a square =x^2
height of a triangle= 3x/4 ( 4/4=1/4) since height is only 3x/4 from the square)
( base =x same side as a square)
Area of a triangle=1/2 bh=1/2(x*3x/4)= 3x^2/8
the ratio of shaded triangle to the area= (3x^2/8)/x^2=3x^2/8x^2=3/8
Complete the table for the given rule.
1
Rule: y =-
4
y
13
4
2
Answer:
x y
1/4 0
13/4 3
2 7/4
Step-by-step explanation:
To complete the table we just need to replace the value of x and get y as:
for x = 1/4
[tex]y=\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{4}=0\\[/tex]
for x=13/4
[tex]y=\frac{13}{4}-\frac{1}{4}=\frac{12}{4}=3[/tex]
for x=2
[tex]y=2-\frac{1}{4}=\frac{7}{4}[/tex]
So, the complete table is:
x y
1/4 0
13/4 3
2 7/4
Find the total area for the regular pyramid.
Answer:
=12pl+B
Step-by-step explanation:
where p represents the perimeter of the base, l the slant height and B the area of the base.
Answer:
4 + 4 sqrt 10
Step-by-step explanation:
Which properties would you use to simplify the following expression? log (17x3)
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Did you mean log (17*3)? If so, your log (17x3) becomes log 17 + log 3.
Did you mean log 17^3? If so, log 17^3 = 3 log 17.
Did you mean log 17*x*3? If so, this equals log 17 + log x + log 3
Answer:
C: 1 and 3
Step-by-step explanation:
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The book cost (in dollars) for one semester's books are given below for a sample of five college students. Calculate the sample variance of the book costs. 200, 130, 400, 500, 345 Group of answer choices
Answer:
17,960
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the following data, book cost (in dollars) = 200, 130, 400, 500, 345.
First of all, we will find the mean of the given data.
[tex]Mean = \frac{200+ 130+ 400+500+ 345}{5}\\Mean =\frac{1575} {5 }\\Mean = 315[/tex]
Or
Mean = (200+130+400+500+345)/5
Mean = 1575/5 = 315.
Second step is to subtract the mean from each book cost;
(200-315) + (130-315) + (400-315) + (500-315) + (345-315)
(-115)+(-185)+85+185+30
Next you square the above deviation;
[tex](-115)^2+(-185)^2+85^2+185^2+30^2\\13225+34225+7225+34225+900\\= 89800[/tex]
Then, divide the above by the average which is 5 in this case.
[tex]Variance = \frac{89800}{5}\\\\Variance = 17960[/tex]
Hence, the value of the variance is 17,960.
14) Marty weighs 64
pounds and Nathan weighs
4
76 pounds. How much more does Nathan weigh
2
than Marty?
Answer:
Nathan weighs 12 more pounds than Marty.
Step-by-step explanation:
If Marty weighs 64 pounds and Nathan weighs 76 pounds, we can subtract the weight of Marty from Nathan to get our answer.
[tex]76-64=12[/tex]
In case Nathan was actually 476 pounds, the answer would be 412.
PLEASE HELP. WILL MARK BRAINIEST!!! 1. What shape should Kylee use to draw the swimming pool on the diagram? 2.If Kylee wanted to put the swimming pool directly between the flower beds, at what point would the center of the swimming pool be? 3.Use the point you identified in Part 1 to write an equation that will draw the swimming pool on the diagram so that it is directly between the flower beds. 4.Can Kylee place the swimming pool directly between the flower beds? Use the equation you wrote in Part 3 prove or disprove that the swimming pool will touch one of the flower beds. (Hint: Plug in points that are on a flower bed to check if they are also on the circle.) 5.Where can Kylee put the pool? Write an equation that will draw the pool on the diagram so that it does not touch anything.
Answer:
1) A rectangular shape
2) Point (30, 50)
3) (x - 30)² + (y - 50)² = 10²
4) Yes, the swimming pool will touch the flower beds
5) Point (45, 25)
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Given the number of shapes that are rectangles (4) and the number of circular shapes (1) to conserve more space Kylee should drw the swimming pool with a rectangular shape
2) So as to avoid touching the flowerbeds which are 20 feet apart, the center of the swimming pool will be moved slightly up to (30, 50)
3) The equation that will draw the swimming pool is the equation of a circle, given as follows
(x - h)² + (y - k)² = r²
Where (h, k) is the coordinate of the center of the circle, and r is the radius of the circle,
Given that the diameter, D, of the circle = 20 feet, the radius, r = D/2 = 20/2 = 10 feet
The equation of the circle is therefore;
(x - 30)² + (y - 50)² = 10²
4) The coordinates of the center of the flower bed is (30, 45) which gives
(x - 30)² + (y - 45)² = 10²
Where the coordinates of the side of the flower pot is (20, 45), we have;
(20 - 30)² + (45 - 45)² = 10²
(-10)² = 10² = r²
Hence, point (20, 45) is on the circle
The other flower bed side has coordinates (40, 45) which gives
(40 - 30)² + (45 - 45)² = 10²
10² = r² = 10²
Point (40, 45) is also on the circle
Therefore, the swimming pool will touch the flower beds
5) At point (45, 25), we have;
(x - 45)² + (y - 25)² = 10²
The closest point is the patio with coordinates (40, 15) which gives;
(40 - 45)² + (15 - 25)² = 10² = 100
(-5)² + (-10)² = 125 > 100
Therefore, point (40, 15), is not on the circle.
Simplify the expression.
a4b3 + 8a4b3=???
PLEASE HELP??! ASAP!!?
Answer:
9[tex]a^{4}[/tex]b³
Step-by-step explanation:
The 2 terms are like terms and can be combined, that is
[tex]a^{4}[/tex]b³ ( 1 + 8)
= 9[tex]a^{4}[/tex]b³
Answer:
9a^4b^3
Step-by-step explanation:
a^4b^3 + 8a^4b^3
These are like terms so we can add them together
Factor out a^4b^3
a^4b^3( 1+8)
a^4b^3 (9)
9a^4b^3
Clothing donations are collected to help a family in need. The function g(x) represents the number of items collected where x is the number of people who donated. Does a possible solution of (60, 10) make sense for this function? Explain your answer.
Answer:
No, it doesn't make sense because the output is not feasible.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are told that the function g(x) represents the number of items collected.
Now, we are also told that x is the number of people who donated.
Now, if we want to consider a possible solution of (60, 10) .
It means, we now have; g(60) = 10
This means that 60 people donated and 10 items were collected.
It doesn't make sense that 60 people donated items and only 10 items were available to be collected.
Thus, we can say that ;
No, it doesn't make sense because the output is not feasible.
please answer this question now
Answer:
≈ 94.9 mi²
Step-by-step explanation:
The area (A) of Δ WXY can be calculated as
A = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] × WY × WX × sinW
∠ W = 180° - (40 + 21)° = 180° - 61° = 119°
Calculate WX using the Sine rule, that is
[tex]\frac{11}{sin21}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{WX}{sin40}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
WX sin21° = 11 sin40° ( divide both sides by sin21° )
WX = [tex]\frac{11sin40}{sin21}[/tex] ≈ 19.73 mi , thus
A = 0.5 × 11 × 19.73 × sin119° ≈ 49.9 mi² ( to the nearest tenth )
A jar of jam contains 55% fruit.How much fruit would I need for ten 454g jars of jam?
Answer: 10x454x0.55=2,497 grams of fruit
Help, please!!! What is the mC?
Please please help me
Answer:
A = 189 cm²Step-by-step explanation:
The area of a parallelogram is equal to the product of the length of its side and the height of the parallelogram perpendicular to that side.
H = 9 cm
S = 21 cm
A = S•H = 21 cm • 9 cm = 189 cm²
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What is -7Q + 6 + 5Q = 15 - 7 solve and check
3 (P+5) + P = 3(2+P) solve and check
2(A+4) + 6A = 2(2 + 3A) solve and check
Answer:
hello, friend(✿◡‿◡)
Step-by-step explanation:
-7Q + 6 + 5Q = 15 - 7
Q=-1
3 (P+5) + P = 3(2+P)
P=-3
2(A+4) + 6A = 2(2 + 3A)
A=-2
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Answer:
16
Step-by-step explanation:
perimeter of B = 21
divide by 3 to get each side: 21/3 = 7 = Y
perimeter of hexagon is 50. subtract 2Y: 50 - 14 = 36
divide 36 by 4 to find X = 9
add X + Y
Which equation represents the line that passes through (-8,11) and
0 v= - 3 5x + 6
Oy=-x+16
Ov=-X-49
Oy - 11x +71
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Hello,
the line passes through (-8,11) means than y = 11 for x = -8
I believe that you wanted to write the first one as below
[tex]y=-\dfrac{5}{8}x+6[/tex]
in that case for x = -8
y = - 5 * - 1 + 6 = 5 + 6 = 11
hope this helps
The solution is, : y = -5/8x +6, the equation represents the line that passes through (-8,11) and (4,7/2).
What is a straight line?A straight line is an endless one-dimensional figure that has no width. It is a combination of endless points joined both sides of a point and has no curve.
here, we have,
First we need to find the slope
m = (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)
= (7/2 -11)/(4--8)
= (7/2 - 22/2)/(4+8)
= (-15/2)/(12)
= -15/24
Divide top and bottom by 3
-5/8
Then we can use point slope form to write the equation
y-y1 = m (x-x1)
y- 11 =-5/8(x--8)
y- 11 =-5/8(x+8)
Distribute
y-11 =-5/8 x -5
Add 11 to each side
y-11 = -5/8x -5+11
y = -5/8x +6
Hence, The solution is, : y = -5/8x +6, the equation represents the line that passes through (-8,11) and (4,7/2).
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Kini and Duke are each working during the summer to earn money in addition to their weekly allowance, and they are saving all of their money. Kini earns $9 an hour at her job, and her allowance is $8 per week. Duke earns $7.50 an hour, and his allowance is $17 per week. How many hours do Kini and Duke need to work in order to save the same amount of money in one week?
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
9x + 8 = 7.5x + 17
1.5x = 9
x = 6 hours
Halle en metros cuadrados la cantidad de cartón necesaria para elaborar el sólido que se muestra:: POR FIS ES DE UNA EVALUACION ALGUIEN QUE ME AYUDEEE:).
Answer:
La cantidad de cartón necesaria para hacer el sólido es de 165 m² de cartón.
Step-by-step explanation:
La figura en la pregunta consta de tres formas
1) Una pirámide cuadrada
Altura inclinada = 5 m
Longitud lateral base = 3 m
2) un cubo
Longitud lateral, s = 3 m
3) Un prisma rectangular
Longitud = 6 m
Altura = 3 m
Ancho = 3 m
El área de superficie de la pirámide cuadrada, [tex]S_P[/tex] = 2 × Altura inclinada × Longitud del lado base
[tex]S_P[/tex] = 2 × 5 × 3 = 30 m²
El área de superficie del cubo, [tex]S_C[/tex] = 6 ×(Longitud lateral, s)²
[tex]S_c[/tex] = 6 × 3² = 54 m²
El área de superficie del prisma rectangular, [tex]S_R[/tex] = 4 × largo × alto + ancho × alto
[tex]S_R[/tex] = 4 × 6 × 3 + 3 × 3 = 81 m²
La cantidad de cartón necesaria para hacer el sólido, [tex]S_S[/tex] = [tex]S_P[/tex] + [tex]S_C[/tex] + [tex]S_R[/tex]
[tex]S_S[/tex] = 30 + 54 + 81 = 165 m².
La superficie del cartón necesaria para construir el sólido es de 165 m².
2.
Solve the equation.
2
3 x - 2 = 7
Answer:
4/ 3 = 7
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer: x=3
Step-by-step explanation:
first add two to each side
Simplify 7+2 to 9
3x=9
divide both sides by 3.
x=9/3
simplify 9/3 to 3
Assume that an opinion poll conducted in a 1998 congressional race found that on election eve, 54% of the voters supported Congressman Stevens and 44% supported challenger Jones. Also assume that the poll had a +/- 3% margin of error. What would the pollster be able to safely predict?
Answer:
Congressman Stevens will win the race
Step-by-step explanation:
Considering the margin of error, the possible outcomes for each candidate would be:
Congressman Stevens: from (54 - 3)% to (54+3)%
Challenger Jones: from (44 - 3)% to (44+3)%
Congressman Stevens: from 51% to 57%
Challenger Jones: from 41% to 47%
Therefore, even considering the margin of error, the pollster would be able to safely predict that Congressman Stevens will win the race.