Provide an appropriate response.If 3 is substituted for x in the rational expression , the result is . An often-heard statement is "Any number divided by itself is 1." Does this mean that this expression is equal to 1 for x = 3? Explain why or why not.

What will be an ideal response?


No. Explanations will vary.

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Identify the given number as "Rational", "Irrational", or "Not a real number". If the number is rational, give its exact value. If the number is irrational, give a decimal approximation to the nearest thousandth.

A. Irrational, -11.958 B. Not a real number C. Rational, -11.958 D. Irrational, 11.958

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Refer to Exhibit 4-1. If consumers decide that they want 20 percent fewer weezils at every price, the equation for the new demand curve for weezils will be

a. Qd = 20 - 1.6P. b. Qd = 0.2(20 - 2P). c. Qd = 0.8(20 - 2P). d. Qd = 80(20 - 2P).

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Solve the problem.Find the mean of the scores: 5, 6, 26, 29, 32, 34. Round to tenths.

A. 142.3 B. 27.5 C. 11.9 D. 22

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Find the average value of the function ?  ?  over the indicated interval .

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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