High School Math : High School Math

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for High School Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #2 : Solving Inequalities

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Inequalities can be treated like any other equation except when multiplying and dividing by negative numbers. When multiplying or dividing by negative numbers, we just flip the sign of the inequality so that  becomes , and vice versa. When we solve binomials, we must take extra caution because .

So when we solve inequalities with binomials, we must create two scenarios: one where the value inside of the parentheses is positive and one where it is negative. For the negative scenario, we must flip the sign as we normally do for inequalities.

Now we must create our two scenarios:

 and 

Notice that in the negative scenario, we flipped the sign of the inequality.

 and 

 and 

Example Question #2 : Solving Inequalities

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Inequalities can be treated like any other equation except when multiplying and dividing by negative numbers. When multiplying or dividing by negative numbers, we just flip the sign of the inequality so that  becomes , and vice versa. When we solve binomials, we must take extra caution because .

So when we solve inequalities with binomials, we must create two scenarios: one where the value inside of the parentheses is positive and one where it is negative. For the negative scenario, we must flip the sign as we normally do for inequalities.

Now we must create our two scenarios:

 and 

Notice that in the negative scenario, we flipped the sign of the inequality.

 and 

 and 

Example Question #1 : Solving Inequalities

Solve the inequality for x:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract 4 from both sides:

Divide both sides by 2:

Example Question #2073 : Algebra Ii

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Add 4 to both sides.

Divide both sides by –7. When dividing by a negative value, we must also change the direction of the inequality sign.

Example Question #3 : Solving Inequalities

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Move like terms to the same sides:

Combine like terms:

Divide both sides by 3:

Example Question #11 : Solving Inequalities

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Inequalities can be treated like any other equation except when multiplying and dividing by negative numbers. When multiplying or dividing by negative numbers, we just flip the sign of the inequality so that  becomes , and vice versa.

Example Question #1531 : High School Math

Sarah notices her map has a scale of .  She measures between Beaver Falls and Chipmonk Cove.  How far apart are the cities?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

is the same as

So to find out the distance between the cities

Example Question #1 : Other Mathematical Relationships

Sunshine paint is made by mixing three parts yellow paint and one part red paint. How many gallons of yellow paint should be mixed with two quarts of red paint?

(1 gallon = 4 quarts)

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First set up the proportion:

x =

Then convert this to gallons:

Example Question #246 : Algebra Ii

If  is directly proportional to , and  when , find a formula for

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 since  and 

Solving for , you get that 

Replacing  in the original equation, you get the answer of 

Example Question #243 : Algebra Ii

If  is inversely proportional to , and if  when , find a formula for

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Since y is inversely porportional to x, you can use the standard equations of  where k is a constant. Plugging the given x and y into this equation to solve for k, . To get the answer, substitute k into the standard equation. 

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