Provide an appropriate response.When solving a "word problem" we set up an equation in x. Give an example where the solution of the equation is not the answer to the problem.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. An example would be: One number is twice another and their sum is 60. Find the larger number. To solve this problem, the equation would be 
The problem asks for the larger number, which is 
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Solve the problem.Larry Thompson buys a $80,000 T-bill at a 5% discount for 13 weeks. Find the effective interest rate. (Assume 52 weeks per year.)
A. 1.91% B. 5.06% C. 1.27% D. 6.25%
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Multiply the polynomials using a special product formula. Express the answer as a single polynomial in standard form.(7x + 10)2
A. 7x2 + 140x + 100 B. 49x2 + 140x + 100 C. 49x2 + 100 D. 7x2 + 100
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Solve the equation.t - 1 = 16
A. t = -15 B. t = 17 C. t =15 D. t = -17
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