Solve the problem.A wire 20 feet long is to be cut into two pieces. One piece will be shaped as a square and the other piece will be shaped as an equilateral triangle. Express the total area A enclosed by the pieces of wire as a function of the length x of a side of the equilateral triangle. What is the domain of A?

What will be an ideal response?


A(x) =   x2 -  x + 25; {x|0 ? x ? }

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Solve the problem.Peter must practice the piano 13 hours per week. He has already practiced 7 hours. How many more hours does he need to practice?

A. 4 hours
B. 5 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 5 hours

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Use the given graph of f(x) = ax2 + bx + c to solve the specified inequality.f(x) < 0

A. -3 < x < 3 B. x < -3 C. x < -3 or x > 3 D. no solution

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Solve the problem.The manager of a candy shop sells chocolate covered peanuts for $5 per pound and chocolate covered cashews for $12 per pound. The manager wishes to mix 30 pounds of the cashews to get a  mixture that will sell for $8 per pound. How many pounds of peanuts should be used?

A. 70 lb B. 20 lb C. 35 lb D. 40 lb

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Simplify.

A.
B.
C.
D.

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