Write the phrase as a variable expression. Use x to represent "a number."3 decreased by 8 times a number

A. 8 - 3x
B. 3x - 8
C. 3 - 8x
D. 8x - 3


Answer: C

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Solve the problem.Find the centroid of the region in the first quadrant bounded by the curve y = 11 cos x and the axes.

A.  =  = 
B.  =  = 
C.  =  = 
D.  =  = 

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Solve the problem.The shape and density of a thin shell are indicated below. Find the moment of inertia about the z-axis.Shell: portion of the cone x2 + y2 - z2 = 0 between z = 1 and z = 4Density: ? = 5

A. Iz = 
B. Iz = 1275?
C. Iz = ?
D. Iz = 1275

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Graph the system of inequalities.-x + 2y ? -63x + 2y > -18

A.

B.

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Provide an appropriate response.Sketch a scatter plot for a set of data points for which it would be appropriate to fit a linear function. Then sketch a second scatter plot for a set of data points for which it would not be appropriate to fit a linear function. For the second scatter plot, explain why it would not be reasonable to fit the data points to a linear function.

What will be an ideal response?

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