Solve the problem.Explain using prime factorization to write fractions in lowest terms.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. Possible answer: Write the numerator and denominator as prime factors and divide by any common factors. The fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and the denominator have no factors in common (other than 1).

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A projectile is fired with an initial speed of 700 m/s and angle of elevation 60°. Find the range of the projectile.

What will be an ideal response?

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Find the least common multiple of the given polynomials.x2 - 5x - 24, x2 - 9, x2 - 11x + 24

A. (x + 8)(x + 3)(x - 3) B. (x + 8)(x - 3)2 C. (x - 8)(x + 3) D. (x - 8)(x + 3)(x - 3)

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Suppose the angle formed by the line y = 4x and the positive x-axis is ?. Find the tangent of ?. ? 

A. ?
B. 4
C. 5
D. -4
E.

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Solve the compound inequality. Other than ?, use interval notation to express the solution set and graph the solution set on a number line.-31 ? -5x + 4 < -11

A. [3, 7)

B. (-7, -3]

C. [-7, -3)

D. (3, 7]

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