Solve the problem.The focal length f of a lens with index of refraction n is  = (n - 1) where R1and R2 are the radii of curvature of the front and back surfaces of the lens. Express f as a rational expression.

What will be an ideal response?


f = 

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Solve the problem.A boat travels 4 miles south and then 7 miles east. How far is the boat from its starting point? Round approximations to the nearest tenth.   East --7 mi-->

A. 32.5 mi B. 5.5 mi C. 4.05 mi D. 8.1 mi

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The number of persons aged 18-64 receiving disability benefits through Social Security, the Supplemental Security income, or both, from 1990 through 2000 is approximated by the function   , where  is measured in units of a million and t is measured in years, with

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Compute . Round your answer to five decimal places.
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A.  million

 million per year

 million per year in the second power

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B.  million

 million per year

 million per year in the second power

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C.  million

 million per year

 million per year in the second power

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D.  million

 million per year

 million per year in the second power

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E.  million

 million per year

 million per year in the second power

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Write a formula for the general term, or nth term, for the given sequence.4, 10, 16, 22, 28, . . .

A. an = 4(6)n - 1 B. an = 6n - 1 C. an = 2n - 6 D. an = 6n - 2

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Find any excluded values. 

A. ± 
B. ± 
C.  
D. ± , 3

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