Solve the problem.Use determinants to find the area of the triangle with vertices (1, 6), (4, 1), and (0, 0).

A. 11.0
B. 11.5
C. 12.5
D. 12.0


Answer: B

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For what values of x does the series converge absolutely?

A. 0 ? x < ? B. x = 0 C. -1 < x < 1 D. -1 ? x ? 1

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Provide an appropriate response.A plumber uses a  inch diameter copper tube wrapped with  inch insulation. What size hole must be bored for the insulated pipe to pass through?

A. 1
B. 1
C. 1
D. 1
E. none of the above

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Give the equation of the slant asymptote, if any, of the function.f(x) = .

A. y = 2x - 1 B. y = 2x C. y = 0 D. y = 2x + 1

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Solve the problem.The value of certain make and model of used car can depend on several factors. The table gives data for the values of three Chevy Caprice station wagons.The value V is measured in dollars, where A is the age of the car in years, and C is the condition of the car rated on a scale of 1 to 10 ( 10 is excellent condition ) .The variables are found to be related by the equation  Use the information given in the table to write a matrix equation which when solved will yield the values of a, b, and c. Then, using the fact that the inverse of the

matrix  is , find b.

A. b = 2600
B. b = 2200
C. b = - 1400
D. b = -1600

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