576 = 96 × 6
Which statement does the equation represent?

A. 96 is 6 more than 576
B. 576 is 96 more than 6
C. 96 is 6 times as many as 576
D. 576 is 96 times as many as 6.

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Answer 1

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation

A.96=6+576

B.576=96+6

C. 96=6×576

D. 576=96×6


Related Questions

vertically stretched by a factor of 2, then translated
4 units left and 1 unit down

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A vertical stretch of scale factor 2, followed by a translation of 4 units left and 1 unit down is written as:

g(x) = 2*f(x + 4) - 1

How to write the given transformation?

For a general function f(x), a vertical stretch of scale factor K is written as:

g(x) = K*f(x).

Horizontal translation:

For a general function f(x), a horizontal translation of N units is written as:

g(x) = f(x + N).

If N is positive, the shift is to the left.If N is negative, the shift is to the right.

Vertical translation:

For a general function f(x), a vertical translation of N units is written as:

g(x) = f(x) + N.

If N is positive, the shift is upwards.If N is negative, the shift is downwards.

So, if we start with a function f(x) and we stretch it vertically with a scale factor of 2, we get:

g(x) = 2*f(x)

Then we translate it 4 units left:

g(x) = 2*f(x + 4)

Then we translate 1 unit down:

g(x) = 2*f(x + 4) - 1

This is the equation for the transformation.

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Can somebody please help this is due very soon

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Your answer is

 Slope = -1.000/2.000 = -0.500x-intercept = 7/1 = 7.00000y-intercept = 7/2 = 3.50000

Step-by-step explanation:

For what values of x will the function f(x) = 5x^2 + x - 6 equal zero?

A)x = -3 or 2

B)x=6/5 or -1

C)x = 3 or -2

D)x = -6/5 or 1

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5x² + x - 6 = 0

Δ = 1² - 4*5*(-6) = 121 = 11²

x' = (-1 - 11) / (2x5) = -12/10 = - 6/5

x" = (-1 + 11) / (2x5) = 10/10 = 1

=> D

The values of x will the function [tex]f (x) = 5x^2 + x - 6[/tex] equal zero are x = - 6/5 and x = 1. Hence option D is true.

Used the concept of a quadratic equation that states,

An algebraic equation with the second degree of the variable is called a Quadratic equation.

Example; ax² + bx + c = 0

Given that the quadratic equation,

[tex]f (x) = 5x^2 + x - 6[/tex]

Now for the values of x at which the function equals zero, we have to find the zeroes of the function by using the factorization method.

[tex]f (x) = 5x^2 + x - 6[/tex]

[tex]f (x) = 5x^2 + (6 - 5)x - 6[/tex]

[tex]f (x) = 5x^2 + 6x - 5x - 6[/tex]

[tex]f (x) = x (5x + 6) - 1 (5x + 6)[/tex]

[tex]f (x) = (5x + 6) (x - 1)[/tex]

Hence, the value of zeroes,

[tex]5x + 6 = 0[/tex]

[tex]5x = - 6[/tex]

[tex]x = \dfrac{- 6}{5}[/tex]

And, [tex]x - 1 = 0[/tex]

[tex]x = 1[/tex]

So, the value of x is x = - 6/5 and x = 1. Hence option D is true.

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A three-dimensional model of lucia’s apartment is shown. to cool the whole apartment, an air conditioner must provide 2.5 btus per cubic foot. a rectangular prism is shown. the rectangle has sides lengths of 20 feet and 48 feet. the height of the prism is 10 feet. a smaller rectangular prism is cut out of the side. it has side lengths of 9 feet and 16 feet and a height of 10 feet. how many btus are needed to cool lucia’s apartment? 19,600 btus 19,800 btus 20,400 btus 24,000 btus

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The number of btus which are needed to cool Lucia’s apartment shown in the three-dimensional model are 20,400 btus.

What is of volume of rectangular prism?

Volume of rectangular prism is the amount of quantity, which is obtained in it in the 3 dimensional space.

Volume of a rectangular prism is the product of its width, height and length.

[tex]V=w\times h\times l[/tex]

Here, (w) is the width of the base (l) is the length and (h) is the height of the rectangular prism.

A three-dimensional model of Lucia’s apartment is shown. The image is attached below for the apartment. The three section are there in the apartment. The volume of this apartment is,

[tex]V=[(20\times12)+(20-9)\times16+(20\times20)]\times10\\V=8160\rm\; ft^3[/tex]

To cool the whole apartment, an air conditioner must provide 2.5 btus per cubic foot. To cool, the 8160 cubic foot apartment the btus needed are,

[tex]n=8160\times2.5\\n=20400\rm\; btus[/tex]

Hence, the number of btus which are needed to cool Lucia’s apartment shown in the three-dimensional model are 20,400 btus.



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Answer:

20,400 BTUs

Step-by-step explanation:

Evaluate each expression.
a. 1/2(5+13)-4.5
b.(5+11)-(24-15)•(3)
c.6²+3•7-9÷3​

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Let's solve ~

Expression 1

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: \frac{1}{2} (5 + 13) - 4.5[/tex]

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: \frac{1}{2} (18) - 4.5[/tex]

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: 9 - 4.5[/tex]

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \:4.5[/tex]

Expression 2

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \:(5 + 11) - (24 - 15) \times 3[/tex]

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \:16 - (9 \times 3)[/tex]

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \:16 - 27[/tex]

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: - 11[/tex]

Expression 3

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: {6}^{2} + (3 \times 7) - (9 \div 3)[/tex]

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \:36 + 21 - 3[/tex]

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \:57 - 3[/tex]

[tex]\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \:54[/tex]

Hello I need help on this math question​

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Answer:

A. 904.32 ft cubed

Step-by-step explanation:

PLEASE HELP WORTH 20 Point A is on line EB between points E and B, and ray A F forms adjacent angles EAF with a measure of 3x and FAB with a measure of 2x. Solve for x. X = 5° x = 18° x = 30° x = 36°

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Answer:

x = 36

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming that line EAF + FAB = 180, we can substitute the lines with their x values to become 3x + 2x = 180 = 5x

Then x = 180/5 = 36

The measure of x for the given angles is 36° so option (D) will be correct.

What is an angle?

An angle is a geometry in plane geometry that is created by 2 rays or lines that have an identical terminus.

The angle is the measurement of the angular distance.

The identical endpoint of the two rays—known as the vertex—is referenced as an angle's sides.

Given that A is in between of line joining by EB so EAB is a straight line and ∠EAB = 180°.

Now,

∠EAB = 180°

∠EAF + ∠FAB = 180°

3x + 2x = 180

5x = 180

x = 36°

Hence "The measure of x for the given angles is 36°".

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Answer:

height of tress is 20 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

because tan = perpendicular/ height

we see option only 20 feet satisfy it

Answer:

Option D :- 20 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex] \sf \tan ( \theta) = \frac{height}{distance} [/tex]

[tex] \rightarrow \sf \: \tan (\theta) = \frac{20}{50} [/tex]

[tex] \sf \: height \: = 20 \: ft[/tex]

I have already done Number one but I need help with 2. Please help when you find time to!

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Formulae

Area of a triangle = 1/2 x base x height

Area of a rectangle = width x length

Question 1

Surface area of square based pyramid = area of base + 4 × area of triangle

⇒ SA = (6 × 6) + 4(1/2 × 6 × 14)

         = 36 + 168

         = 204 yd²

Question 2

Surface area of a cuboid = 2 × base area + 2 × end area + 2 × side area

⇒ SA = 2(10 × 6) + 2(6 × 3) + 2(10 × 3)

         = 120 + 36 + 60

         = 216 mm²

Extra credit question

Surface area of a triangular based prism = base area + 2 × triangle area + 2 × side areas

base area = 3 × 10 = 30 mm²

triangle area = 1/2 × 3 × 2 = 3 mm²

side area = 10 × 2.5 = 25 mm²

⇒ total SA = 30 + (2 × 3) + (2 × 25)

                 = 30 + 6 + 50

                 = 86 mm²

Concept :-

We can solve these questions by using the formulas of area of triangle and rectangle, which will make our work easier. So, we know that,

[tex] \blue{ \underline{ \boxed{ \begin{array}{cc} \sf1. ~Area_{Triangle} = \dfrac{1} {2} \times b \times h \qquad \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \\ \\ \\ \sf2. \: Area_{Rectangle} = Length \times Breadth \end{array}}}} \\ \\ [/tex]

Using these formulas and figuring out the number of triangles and rectangles in each shape, we will solve this question.

Solution :-

1. In this square pyramid, if we closely observe, we will get to know that there are 1 rectangle and 4 triangular faces. Thus,

[tex]\sf \hookrightarrow Area=6 \times 6 + 4( \dfrac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 14) \\ \\ \\ \sf \hookrightarrow Area=36 + 168 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \\ \\ \\ \sf \hookrightarrow Area= {204 \: yd}^{2} \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \\ [/tex]

2. Now, here, we can use the formula of total surface area for cuboid, i.e.

TSA = 2( lb + bh + hl )

[tex]\sf \hookrightarrow Area=2(10 \times 6 + 6 \times 3 + 10 \times 3) \\ \\ \\ \sf \hookrightarrow Area=2(60 + 18 + 30) \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \\ \\ \\ \sf \hookrightarrow Area=2 \times 108 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \\ \\ \\ \sf \hookrightarrow Area= {216 \: mm}^{2} \: \: \qquad \qquad \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \\ \\ [/tex]

Extra Credit Question.

Here, we can find out the total surface area by finding,

Base area i.e. length x breadth ( B.A. )

Side area i.e. length x breadth ( S.A. )

triangular area = 1/2 x b x h ( T.A. )

Now,

TSA = BA + 2 x S.A. + 2 x T.A.

[tex]\sf \hookrightarrow Area=(10 \times 3) + 2(10 \times 2.5) + 2(\dfrac{1}{2} \times 3 \times 2) \\ \\ \\ \sf \hookrightarrow Area= 30 + 2 \times 25 + 2 \times 3 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \\ \\ \\ \sf \hookrightarrow Area=30 + 50 + 6 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \\ \\ \\ \sf \hookrightarrow Area= {86 \: mm}^{2} \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \\ \\ [/tex]

CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME SOLVE THIS The diameter of a cylinder is 1 yd. The height is 12 yd. What is the volume of the cylinder

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Answer:

7.21

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Marvin's favorite hiking trail is 5. 91 miles long. If he has hiked it 8 times, how far has he hiked on this trail?

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Answer: 47.28 miles

Step-by-step explanation: 5.91 times 8= 47.28

A roller coaster starts out at a height of 100 feet. It
then drops 43 feet, loops around, drops another 29
feet and finally increases 10 feet to the exit platform.
a. Write an expression to represent this.
b. Then determine the altitude of the exit platform.

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Step-by-step explanation:

a) x = 100 - 43 - 29 + 10

b) 100 - 43 = 57.

57 - 29 = 28.

28 + 10 = 38.

38 feet.

Write the name of the multiplication property that is being represented 8x(9-4) = (8x9)-(8x4) pleasee help

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Answer:

The distributive property

Step-by-step explanation:

Is (3, 28) a solution to 4x-y=-16

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Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

4(3) - 28 = -16

12= -16 + 28

12 = 12

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Solve: 2x + 3 = -1
Please help me on this question :)

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Given that 2x + 3 = -1 is a mathematical formula that expresses the equality of two expressions, the value of x in the equation is -2.

What is an Equation?

An equation is simply a mathematical formula that expresses the equality of two expressions, using the equals sign as a connection between them.

Given the data in the question;

2x + 3 = -1Value of x = ?

2x + 3 = -1

First, we collect like terms.

2x = -1 - 3

2x = -4

divide both sides by 2
2x/2 = -4/2

x = -4/2

x = -2

Given that 2x + 3 = -1 is a mathematical formula that expresses the equality of two expressions, the value of x in the equation is -2.

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Can someone answere this please

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Answer:

90

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of boxes can be filled

= (60 x 50 x 30) ÷ (10x10x10)

= 90

Answer:

90

Step-by-step explanation:

P = L×W×H

=60×50×30

P= 90,000

P= L×W×H

=10×10×10

P=1,000

90,000 ÷ 1,000 = 90

So, 90 pieces of terry in one cartoon

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Write each expression without the absolute value symbol |3x+12|

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

|3x+12|

one is as it is                                     one is the negative value of it

3x + 12                                                   - (3x + 12)

                                                               - 3x - 12

That is because both negative and positive values put in am absolute value become positive.

The value of the absolute value function is given by the expressions A and B where A = 3x + 12 and B = - ( 3x + 12 )

What is Modulus Function?

Regardless of the sign, a modulus function returns the magnitude of a number. The absolute value function is another name for it.

It always gives a non-negative value of any number or variable. Modulus function is denoted as y = |x| or f(x) = |x|, where f: R → (0,∞) and x ∈ R.

The value of the modulus function is always non-negative. If f(x) is a modulus function , then we have:

If x is positive, then f(x) = x

If x = 0, then f(x) = 0

If x < 0, then f(x) = -x

Given data ,

Let the modulus function be represented as M

Now , the value of M is

M = | 3x + 12 |  be equation (1)

The absolute value function is defined as

If x is positive, then f(x) = x

If x = 0, then f(x) = 0

If x < 0, then f(x) = -x

So , the two expressions are

A = 3x + 12 and

B = - ( 3x + 12 )

Hence , the absolute value functions are solved

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There are only blue sweets, green sweets and red sweets in a box.the ratio of the number of blue sweets to the number of green sweets is 2: 7the ratio of the number of green sweets to the number of red sweets is 3 : 1there are less than 140 sweets in the box.what is the greatest possible number of red sweets in the box? your final answer must include the words, 'red sweets'.

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Answer:

According to question if we observe, number of red sweets are the least

It 's only 1%

Step-by-step explanation:

A year has four seasons. What is the probability that a day chosen at random will be in the spring?

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Answer:

1/4; 25%

Step-by-step explanation:

if a year has four seasons we can say that there are 4 possibilities

spring appears once

this means that the probability that a day chosen at random will be in spring would be 1 out of 4

or 25%

What is the relationship between the ratios? 10/24 and 5/12 Proportional Not proportional (the numbers are fractions)

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Answer:

Proportional

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\frac{10}{24}= \frac{5}{12}[/tex] the ratio is 2:1

5 x 2 = 10

12 x 2=24

The ratios are proportional.

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Answer:

The given ratios are proportional

Step-by-step explanation:

To consider the fractions as "proportional", they must be equivalent. Let us assume that the fractions are equivalent. Then, we get;

[tex]\implies \dfrac{10}{24} = \dfrac{5}{12}[/tex]

When using cross multiplication, we get;

[tex]\implies \dfrac{10}{24} = \dfrac{5}{12}[/tex]

[tex]\implies 10 \times 12 = 24 \times 5[/tex]

When simplified, we get;

[tex]\implies 10 \times 12 = 24 \times 5[/tex]

[tex]\implies 120 = 120 \ \checkmark[/tex]

Therefore, the relationship is proportional.

What is the length of the side of a square if it's area is 0.49 square units?

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Answer:

a=0.7

A Area

0.49

Using the formula

A=a2

Solving fora

a=A=0.49=0.7

36. Only 0.15 of the total number of vehicles in your school parking lot are
buses. What percent of the vehicles are buses?

10 points

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0,15 = 15 : 10 = 15%

Simplify: 18 - ⎷81 + 9 · 3⁴ - (3 - 2 + 9) ÷ 2

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Answer:

733

Step-by-step explanation:

18 - √81 + 9 × 3⁴ - ( 3 - 2 + 9 ) ÷ 2

18 - 9 + 9 × 81 - ( 10 ) ÷ 2

(18 - 9) + (9 × 81) (-10 ÷ 2)

9 + 729 - 5

738 - 5

733

I hope this helps!

I need help I failing

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Answer:

A and C

Step-by-step explanation:

Both A and C are the same shape, same size, but C is flipped over. If you were to cut out the two shapes and put them over one another, they would be the same. You can also count the blocks that are in the shape itself to see if they match.

The longer side on both has 2.5 blocks in it, the side is two blocks tall, and the smaller line has 1.5 of the block shown.

I'll will implement a sketch to show you what I mean and submit it here. Look at it if you are still confused

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HELP ASAP LAST QUESTION I PROMISE

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Answer:

[tex]a=36\: \sf ms^{-2}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\textsf{Displacement}\:x=4t^3-27t+8[/tex]

[tex]\implies \textsf{Velocity}\:v=\dfrac{dx}{dt}=12t^2-27[/tex]

[tex]\implies \textsf{Acceleration}\:a=\dfrac{dv}{dt}=24t[/tex]

At the moment the direction of motion of P reverses, the velocity of P will be zero.   Therefore, find the value of t when v = 0:

[tex]\implies v=0[/tex]

[tex]\implies 12t^2-27=0[/tex]

[tex]\implies t^2=\dfrac{27}{12}=\dfrac94[/tex]

[tex]\implies t=\pm\sqrt{\dfrac94}=\pm\dfrac32[/tex]

As time is positive, P reverses when t = 3/2 s

To find acceleration at this time, simply substitute the found value of t into the equation for acceleration:

[tex]\implies a=24(\frac32)[/tex]

[tex]\implies a=36\: \sf ms^{-2}[/tex]

Factor the GCF: 9x4y − 6x3y2 3x2y3. 3x2y(3x2 − 2xy y2) 3xy(3x2 − 2xy y2) 3xy2(3x2 − 2xy y2) 3x2y(3x2 2xy y2).

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The factored form of the equation 9x⁴y - 6x³y² + 3x²y³ is 3x²y(3x²-2xy+y²).

What is factored form?

The product of a constant and two linear expressions in factored form. The roots of the function are the parameters and the x-intercepts of the graph. Often Factoring is referred to as the process of converting a quadratic function to factored form.

We need to write the given expression [tex]9x^4y-6x^3y^2 + 3x^2y^3[/tex] in the factored form, therefore, we will take the common terms out of the given expression,

1. Taking 3 as the common term, we will get,

[tex]9x^4y-6x^3y^2 + 3x^2y^3\\\\= 3 (3x^4y-2x^3y^2 + x^2y^3)[/tex]

2. Taking as the common term

[tex]= 3 (3x^4y-2x^3y^2 + x^2y^3)\\\\= 3x^2(3x^2y-2xy^2+y^3)\\\\[/tex]

3. Taking y as the common term,

[tex]= 3x^2(3x^2y-2xy^2+y^3)\\\\= 3x^2y(3x^2-2xy+y^2)\\\\[/tex]

Hence, the factored form of the equation 9x⁴y - 6x³y² + 3x²y³ is 3x²y(3x²-2xy+y²).

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Find the 51st term of the arithmetic sequence 29,9, -11, ...

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

29-9=20

9-(-11)=20

50×-20=-1000

-1000+29=-971

Figure #3 (Round to the nearest tenth)
Volume =_____cm^3​

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The volume of a cylinder is pi•r^2•h. In this case we are finding the volume of a half cylinder, so the answer will be divided by two.
The diameter is 4 so the radius is 2.
Pi • 2^2 • 15 = 188.496 / 2 = 94.248

Is (1, 13) a solution to this system of equations?

y = 8x + 5
y = 13

Yes or No

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Yes, that is a solution to the system.

Answer:

yes

Step-by-step explanation:

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Arc JK = ______°
M<1 = ______°

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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