Let x be a number. Translate the English phrase or sentence into a mathematical expression. -6 decreased by 4 times a number

A. -6x - 4
B. -6 - 4x
C. 4x - 6
D. 4 - 6x


Answer: B

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Solve the given differential equation (where the function is subject to the given conditions) by using Laplace transforms.y" + 16y = 0, y = 0, y'  = 1

A. y =  cos 4t
B. y =  sin 4t
C. y = sin 4t
D. y = cos 4t

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An expression that occurs in calculus is given. Factor completely.(2x + 1)2 + 3(2x + 1) - 4

A. 2x - 1 B. 2x(2x + 1) C. 2x - 6 D. 2x(2x + 5)

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Evaluate the expression for the given replacement values. Write the answer in simplest form.(x - y)2; x = -  and y = 

A. - 4 B. - 32 C. 32 D. 4

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Find the quotient.

A. 0.00456 B. 4560 C. 456 D. 0.000456

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