Solve the problem.From a point on a river, two boats are driven in opposite directions, one at 8 miles per hour and the other at 10 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 72 miles apart?

A. 6 hr
B. 5 hr
C. 1 hr
D. 4 hr


Answer: D

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The graph below represents the forward characteristics of a diode. Find RD when VF = 0.3 V.


a. 80 ohms
b. 120 ohms
c. 600 ohms
d. 1200 ohms
e. 1800 ohms

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Use Cramer's rule to solve the system of equations. If D = 0, use another method to determine the solution set.  x - y + 5z = 43x + z = 0  x + 4y + z = -16

A. {(0, -4, 0)} B. Cramer's rule does not apply since D = 0; ? C. {(0, -4, 4)} D. {(0, 0, -4)}

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