Provide an appropriate response.Explain the difference between evaluating an expression and solving an equation.

What will be an ideal response?


Evaluating an expression involves replacing variables with the stated values, and solving an equation involves solving for the value of the variable.

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Solve the problem.The area A = ?r2 of a circular oil spill changes with the radius. To the nearest tenth of a square foot, how much does the area increase when the radius changes from 5 ft to 5.1 ft?

A. 31.4 ft2 B. 2.0 ft2 C. 3.1 ft2 D. 15.7 ft2

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Divide. Round the quotient as indicated.20.58 ÷ 4.2; tenths place

A. 0.5 B. 5.9 C. 4.9 D. 49.0

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Convert the constraints into linear equations by using slack variables.Maximize z = x1 + 2x2 + 3x3Subject to: x1 + 7x2 + 2x3 ? 40  5x1 + x2 + 4x3 ? 50   x1 ? 0, x2 ? 0, x3 ? 0

A. x1 + 7x2 + 2x3 + s1 = 40 5x1 + x2 + 4x3 + s1 = 50 B. x1 + 7x2 + 2x3 = s1 + 40 5x1 + x2 +4x3 = s2 + 50 C. x1 + 7x2 + 2x3 + s1 = 40 5x1 + x2 + 4x3 + s2 = 50

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Evaluate.12(-9)

A. -108 B. -120 C. -208 D. -1080

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