Provide an appropriate response.Write a quadratic equation that is most easily solved using the principle of square roots. Explain why the principle of zero products would not work as easily on the equation you wrote.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers may vary. One such equation is  In order to solve this equation using the principle of zero products, it would be necessary to factor  as .

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Replace the polar equation with an equivalent Cartesian equation. 7r cos ? + 8r sin ? = 1

A. 7x + 8y = 1
B. 7y + 8x = 1
C. 7x + 8y = x2 + y2
D.  +  = 1

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The initial value of one exponential function is 40, and the growth factor is 1.05. The initial value of a second exponential function is 90, and the decay factor is 0.95. If is the independent variable for both functions, for what value of t are the two functions equal? Round your answer to two decimal places. ?

A. ?
B.
C.
D.

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Solve the equation.3x2 - 27x + 60 = 0

A. {4, 3, 5} B. {0, 4, 5} C. {-5, -4} D. {4, 5}

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Multiply. 

A. x2  + 
B. x2 - - 
C. x2 - + 
D. x2 - + 

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