Solve the problem.A rug is to fit in a room so that a border of even width is left on all four sides. If the room is 17 feet by 24 feet and the area of the rug is 170 square feet, how wide will the border be?

A. 5.5 ft
B. 6 ft
C. 3.5 ft
D. 4.5 ft


Answer: C

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A. y = -  cos x
B. y = c1 sin x + c2 cos x
C. y = -  sin x
D. y =  cos x

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Evaluate the integral.dx

A. 3 + 1
B.
C. x + 1 + C
D. 3 + 1 - 1

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Perform the indicated operation. - 

A.
B.
C. - 
D.

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Plot the point.

A.

B.

C.

D.

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