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Type The Correct Answer In The Box

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Answer 1

Answer:

5

2

2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given in the question the polynomial

x^5 - 9x^4 + 13x³ + 57x² - 86x - 120

1)

has total of 5 zeroes

Regardless of odd or even, any polynomial of positive order can have a maximum number of zeros equal to its order.

2)

maximum of 2 positive real roots

Using Descartes' Rule of Signs

x^5 - 9x^4 + 13x³ + 57x² - 86x - 120

      ------------          -----------

          1                        2

There are 2 sign changes in the positive-root case. This number 2 is the maximum possible number of positive zeroes.

3)

maximum of 2 negative real roots

Using Descartes' Rule of Signs

When f (–x), we have

- x^5 - 9x^4 - 13x³ + 57x² + 86x - 120

                     ---------           ----------

                         1                    2

number of sign changes = 2


Related Questions

In 2005 there were 14000 students at college A, with a projected enrollment increase of 750 students per year. In the same year there were 35000 students at college B with a projected enrollment decline of 1000 students per year. According to these projectors when will the colleges have the same enrollment? What will be the enrollment in each college at that time

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Answer:  in 12 years (2017)

               23,000 students enrolled

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x represent the number of years since 2005.

Let y represent the number of students enrolled.

College A: y = 14,000 + 750x

College B: y = 35,000 - 1000x

Solve the system using the Substitution Method:

14,000 + 750x = 35,000 - 1000x

           +1000x               +1000x

14,000  + 1750x = 35,000

-14,000                 -14,000

                1750x = 21,000

                        x = 12

Input x = 12 into one of the equations to solve for y.

y = 35,000 - 1000x

  = 35,000 - 1000(12)

  = 35,000 - 12,000

  = 23,000

Final answer:

Explanation on when two colleges will have the same enrollment and what the enrollment will be at that time.

Explanation:

Step 1: Set up equations for the enrollment at each college over time. Let x be the number of years since 2005:

College A enrollment = 14000 + 750x

College B enrollment = 35000 - 1000x

Step 2: Set the two equations equal to each other:

14000 + 750x = 35000 - 1000x

Step 3: Solve for x to find when the colleges will have the same enrollment:

x = 10 years

Step 4: Substitute x back into the equations to find the enrollment at each college after 10 years:

College A enrollment = 14000 + 750(10) = 21500 students

College B enrollment = 35000 - 1000(10) = 25000 students

A number when divided by 899 gives a remainder 63. If the same number is divided by 29, then the remainder will be :
[A]2
[B]4
[C]5
[D]10

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x = 899xy + 63

29x31xy + 29x^2+5

29(31y+2)+85

=29

63-58=5

The remainder will be 5.

Answer:

Your answer would be C. 5

Step-by-step explanation:

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What is the question?

Jacob’s cell phone service costs $5 each month plus $0.35 for each minute he uses. Every fraction of a minute is rounded up to the next minute.

a. Draw a graph to represent the cost of using the cell phone.

b. What is Jacob’s monthly bill if he uses 124.8 minutes?

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Answer:

B. Jacobs monthly bill shall be $48.75

Step-by-step explanation:

On this specific mont, Jacob used 124.8 minutes.

Considering that every fraction of a minute is rounded off to the next minute,

Jacob used 125 minutes.

Each minute goes for $0.35

Now multiply total nomber of minutes by $0.35 rate

0.35 * 125 = 43.75

This is bill for the minutes used.

The bill for service is $5 per month.

To get the total bill, we add $5 to $43.75

Which gives us $48.75

Point O is the center of the circle. What is the value of x?
A.) 57
B.) 66
C.) 26
D.) 114

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B.) 66

arc PN is 114 degrees bc it’s congruent to the central angle. therefore, the rest of the circle is 246 degrees bc 360-114=246. divide the difference of intercepted arcs (246 and 114) by 2 to get the angle formed by the tangents. (246-114)/2=66

If Point O is the center of the circle then value of x is 66 degrees

What is Circle?

A circle is a shape consisting of all points in a plane that are at a given distance from a given point, the centre.

Given that Point O is the center of the circle

We have to find the value of x

arc PN is 114 degrees because it’s congruent to the central angle.

We know that the total measure of triangle is 360 degrees

By removing arc PN  the remaining circle has 246 degrees of measure

Divide the difference of intercepted arcs (246 and 114) by 2 to get the angle formed by the tangents.

(246-114)/2

=66 degrees

Hence, if Point O is the center of the circle then value of x is 66 degrees

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PLEASE HELP AS FAST AS POSSIBLE (35 POINTS)
2 QUESTIONS

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Answer:

36 and 32

Step-by-step explanation:

So what you do is look at the radius which is 18. The radius is half the distance. So all you have to do is do 18*2=36.

Same with the other one 16*2=32.

Those are your answers.

which of the following is an equvilant form of the compound inequality -44> -2x -8 greater or equal to -8

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-44>-2x-8

Add 8 on both sides

-36>-2x

Divide by -2 dice your x can't be negative

18<x

The sign flips when you divide by a negative. Therefore if the question is a true or false question, the answer would be false

Answer:  18 ≤ x < 0

Step-by-step explanation:

-44 > -2x - 8 ≥ -8

-36 > -2x ≥ 0          added 8 to all three sides

18 < x ≤ 0    divided all three sides by -2 (which flips the inequality signs)

A store has apples on sale for $28.00 for 8 pounds. If an apple is approximately 5 ounces, how many apples can you buy for $168.00? Complete the explanation.

The cost per pound of the apples on sale is $
.
You can buy
pounds of apples for $168.00.
Since 1 pound = 16 ounces, so there are about
apples in each pound.
You can buy approximately
apples for $168.00.

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To determine how many apples you can buy for $168.00, you first calculate the cost per pound to be $3.50. Then, calculate that you can buy 48 pounds of apples, and since there are about 3.2 apples per pound, you can purchase approximately 153 apples for $168.00.

To determine how many apples you can buy for $168.00, let's start by calculating the cost per pound of the apples on sale, which is $28.00 for 8 pounds. This yields a cost per pound of $3.50.

Next, we'll find out how many pounds of apples you can buy for $168.00. By dividing $168.00 by the cost per pound ($3.50), we get 48 pounds of apples.

Since 1 pound equals 16 ounces, and each apple is approximately 5 ounces, we can calculate how many apples are in each pound by dividing 16 by 5, which gives us about 3.2 apples per pound.

Lastly, to find out the total number of apples you can buy for $168.00, we multiply the total pounds of apples (48) by the number of apples per pound (3.2), resulting in a total of approximately 153.6, which we can round down to 153 apples.

What’s the area of the triangle?

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Answer:

A=75 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula of the area of a triangle is A=bh/2.

A=(15)(10)/2.

A=150/2

A=75 cm is your answer.

Answer:

A=75 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

A=bh/2 is the formula for the area of a triangle

1) Multiply 15 the base and the height 10 first

A=(15)(10)

A= 150 cm

2) divide 150cm by 2

A=150/2

A=75 cm is your answer.

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y is directly proportional to X
When y = 30, x = 6
a) work out an equation connecting y and x.
b) Work out the value of y when x = 12

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Answer:

a. y÷x=5 , b. y=60 because x is increased by 2 times  so y should be increased by 2 times

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify 12-(6x+4)/2

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Answer:

10 - 3x

Step-by-step explanation:

given

12 - [tex]\frac{6x+4}{2}[/tex]

= 12 - [tex]\frac{6x}{2}[/tex] - [tex]\frac{4}{2}[/tex]

= 12 - 3x - 2 ← collect like terms

= 10 - 3x

10 points!! Please show work!!

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Answer:

Smaller x   -10

Larger x     -2

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x) = (x+6) ^2 - 16

To find the zero's, we set the function equal to zero

0 =  (x+6) ^2 - 16

Add 16 to each side

16 =  (x+6) ^2 - 16 + 16

16 = (x+6)^2

Take the square root of each side

±sqrt(16) = sqrt((x+6)^2))

±4 = x+6

Subtract 6 from each side

-6±4 = x+6-6

-6±4 = x

-6 -4 = x        -6+4 =x

-10 =x                 -2 =x

Smaller x   -10

Larger x     -2

Answer:

Smaller x: -10

Larger x: -2

Step-by-step explanation:

You are looking for where the function equals 0. So, you can set f(x) equal to 0:

f(x) = [tex]0=(x+6)^{2} -16[/tex]

Now add 16 to both sides:

[tex]16=(x+6)^{2}[/tex]

Now that you have a perfect square on both sides, you can take the square root of both sides. On the right, this would simply remove the exponent. On the left, you have the square root of 16, or 4. It is important to remember that this can be positive or negative (since -4 squared also equals 16).

±4 = x + 6

To find your two solutions, you have to then evaluate the equation for 4 and -4. First, with -4:

-4 = x + 6       subtract 6 from both sides

-10 = x

Now, with 4:

4 = x + 6        subtract 6 from both sides

-2 = x

And there are your two solutions. Since -10 < -2, -10 is the smaller x and -2 is the larger one.

You are applying for an 80/20 mortgage to buy a house costing $145,000. The first (80%) mortgage has an interest rate of 4.75%, and the second (20%) mortgage has an interest rate of 7.525%. Both the first mortgage and the second mortgage are 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. What will the total amount of the mortgage be?

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Answer:

$291,016.80

A is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

You are applying for an 80/20 mortgage to buy a house costing $145,000.

Loan Formula:

[tex]EMI=\dfrac{P\cdot r}{1-(1+r)^{-n}}[/tex]

Case 1:

Loan amount, P = 80% of 145000 = $ 116,000

Rate of interest, r = 4.75% = 0.0475

Time of loan, n = 30 years = 360 months

Substitute the values into formula.

[tex]EMI=\dfrac{116000\cdot \frac{0.0475}{12}}{1-(1+\frac{0.0475}{12})^{-360}}[/tex]

[tex]EMI=605.11[/tex]

Total payment for case 1: 605.11 x 360 = $217,839.60

Case 2:

Loan amount, P = 20% of 145000 = $ 29,000

Rate of interest, r = 4.75% = 0.07525

Time of loan, n = 30 years = 360 months

Substitute the values into formula.

[tex]EMI=\dfrac{29000\cdot \frac{0.07525}{12}}{1-(1+\frac{0.07525}{12})^{-360}}[/tex]

[tex]EMI=203.27[/tex]

Total payment for case 1: 203.27 x 360 = $73,177.20

Total amount of the mortgage = $217,839.60 + $73,177.20

                                                    = $291,016.80

Hence, The total amount of the mortgage is $291,016.80

if angle A and B are alternate interior angles, what is the measure of angle B if angle A measures 105°​

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Answer:

75 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

both the angles must add up to 18.

180 - 105 = 75

105 + 75 = 180

Answer:

105

Step-by-step explanation:

alternate angles are equal

What is the area of this trapezoid? Please help me.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Area of a trapezoid is 1/2h(b1+b2)

So let's substitute.

1/2*17*(15+27)

1/2*17*42

Answer is 357 cm squared

The cylinders shown below are similar
A 3cm
B 6cm
C 9cm
D 18cm

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The answer is A, 3 cm

Im pretty sure that the answer would be 3 cm, answer letter A

The area of a small square patio is 42 square feet. The length of each side of the patio is √42 feet. Between what two whole-number measurements does √42 feet lie?

A) 4 feet and 5 feet
B) 11 feet and 12 feet
C) 22 feet and 24 feet
D) 528 feet and 530 feet

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Answer:

The answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the square root of 42 is about 6 and those two numbers are close to 6.

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A) 4 feet and 5 feet

What is the area of square ?

The space occupied by a square is called area of the square.

Let, length of each side of the square = a unit

Then, Area of the square = [tex]a^{2}[/tex] sq.unit

What is the required result ?

Given, area of a small square patio = 42 sq. feet

Also the length of each side of the patio = [tex]\sqrt{42}[/tex] feet

The value of [tex]\sqrt{42}[/tex] = 6.48 (approx)

The required value is 6.48 feet, which is close to 4feet & 5feet.

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In the equation 6x-2 = -4x + 2, Spencer claims that the
first step is to add 4x to both sides. Jeremiah claims that
the first step is to subtract 6x from both sides. Who is
correct? Explain.

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Both Spencer and Jeremiah are correct, because either can be done to make the x’s on one side only.

Both Spencer and Jeremiah are correct

The given equation;

6x - 2 = -4x + 2

The solution to the equation

The first step is obtaining the solution to the given equation is to collect similar terms together.

Add 4x to both sides of the equation;

6x + 4x - 2 = -4x + 4x + 2

10x - 2 = 2

Or

Subtract 6x from both sides of the equation;

6x - 6x - 2 = -4x - 6x

-2 = -10x + 2

Thus, both Spencer and Jeremiah are correct.

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Two way table on given data help. I don’t understand how to place it on table.

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Answer:

I don't know either. I'd help if i knew the answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

What is the number of possible outcomes if two marbles are picked out of a bag that contains three red marbles and three blue marbles? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 6

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Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

its 3

Step-by-step explanation:

if a projectile is fired straight upward from the ground with an intial speed of 64ft per second, then its height in feet after seconds is give by the function h(t)=-16t

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Answer:

64 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

if a projectile is fired straight upward from the ground with an initial speed of 64 feet per second, then its height in feet after seconds is given by the function h(t)=-16t^2 + 64t. find the maximum height of the projectile.

***

h(t)=-16t^2 + 64t

 

complete the square

h(t)=-16(t^2 -4t+4)+64

h(t)=-16(t-2)^2+64

This is an equation of a parabola that opens upward with vertex at (2,64)

maximum height of the projectile=64 ft (2 sec after it is fired)

write 8.54x10^3 in standard notation

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Answer: The real number is 8540

Step-by-step explanation: 85.4  1000

Owen and Ethan have $175 together. How much money does each of them have if Ethan has $33 more than Owen?

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If Ethan has $33 more than Owen then the first thing you would do is subtract $33 from $175 and you get $142 . Then you divide $142 by 2 and you get $71. The you add $33 to $71 and you get your answer which is $104. Because $104 plus $71 is $175.

FINAL ANSWER :
Ethan has $104 and Owen has $71.

What is the value of s to the nearest whole number? HELP!

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Answer:

14

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the law of cosines on ΔRST, then

s² = 9² + 8² - (2 × 9 × 8 × cos111° )

   = 81 + 64 - ( 144 × cos111° )

   = 145 - (- 51.6)

   = 145 + 51 . 6 = 196.6 ( take the square root of both sides )

s = [tex]\sqrt{196.6}[/tex] ≈ 14

Hello!

The answer is: 14

Why?

Using the law of cosines and the given information, we can find the value of s.

Law of cosines is:

[tex]a^{2}=b^{2}+c^{2}-2abcos(A)[/tex]

Where,

[tex]a=s\\b=9\\c=8\\A=111(degrees)[/tex]

By substituting we have:

[tex]s=\sqrt{9^{2}+8^{2}-2*9*8*cos(111)}\\\\s=\sqrt{81+64-(144)*(-0.35)}=\sqrt{145+50.4}=\sqrt{195.4}=13.98=14[/tex]

So, the correct answer is:

[tex]s=14[/tex]

Have a nice day!

What is the total cost of a $704 tablet computer that is on a sale at 11% off the local sales tax rate is 4%

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Answer: $654.72

Step-by-step explanation:

11 percent of $704 is $77.44  -  (11*704/100)

You do $704-$77.44 because it is on sale.

Equalling $626.56

4 percent of $704 is $28.16 - (4*704/100)

Add $28.16 to 626.56 because your being taxed.

Equalling $654.72 your answer

Final answer:

The total cost of the $704 tablet computer, after an 11% discount and 4% sales tax, is $651.62.

Explanation:

To find the total cost of the $704 tablet computer, we first need to calculate the sale price after the 11% discount. The discount amount can be found by multiplying the original price by 11% (or 0.11). So, the discount amount is $704 * 0.11 = $77.44. The sale price is then $704 - $77.44 = $626.56.

Next, we need to calculate the sales tax amount. The sales tax rate is 4%, so the tax amount is $626.56 * 0.04 = $25.06.

Finally, to find the total cost, we need to add the sale price and the sales tax amount together. Therefore, the total cost of the $704 tablet computer, including the discount and sales tax, is $626.56 + $25.06 = $651.62.

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What is the next term in the pattern? 1,-1,2,-2,3...

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: the pattern is going positive to negative and going further away from zero so the next term would be -3

Hey there!

Since, the pattern is going positive then negative repeating then it might repeat itself

1(Positive)

-1 (Negative)



2(Positive)

-2(Negative)



3(Positive)

What comes next?

The answer is mostly going to be a negative number...

Thus, your answer would most likely be:

[tex]-3[/tex]

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how are expressions and equations different.

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Answer:

Equations are composed for many expressions.

Expressions can indicate variables, constants, etc.

Best regards

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Expressions generally contain literals and may be "evaluated" by subbing the given values of the literal into them.  Expressions may be simplified, including being rewritten in alternative forms.

Equations, on the other hand, involve the " = " symbol.  If a literal, such as x or y, is included in the equation, we can usually solve the equation for that literal, thereby creating a function.

What is the value of n in the equation below?

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Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use the property of exponents  [tex]\frac{a^b}{a^c}=a^{b-c}[/tex]  over here.

Let's use this property to write:

[tex]\frac{a^n}{a^3}\\=a^{n-3}[/tex]

This is equal to a^9, hence, n - 3 = 9. Let's solve for n:

[tex]n-3=9\\n=9+3\\n=12[/tex]

n = 12

Answer:

option C

12

Step-by-step explanation:

Given in the question an expression

[tex]\frac{a^{n} }{a^{3} }=a^{9}[/tex]

To solve for n we will use rules of exponent

cross multiply

[tex]a^{n}=a^{9}a^{3}[/tex]

apply product rule

[tex]a^{n}=a^{9+3}[/tex]

[tex]a^{n}=a^{12}[/tex]

Apply logarithm on both sides of equation

[tex]lna^{n}=lna^{12}[/tex]

apply power rule of logarithm

nln(a) = 12ln(a)

ln(a) will cancel out on each side so we are left with

n= 12

5. Which third-party wants little to no government interference?
6. Which u.s. parties would likely approve of a plan to help unemployed workers?
7. Which u.s. parties with disapprove of a tax on businesses to clean up the environment?
8. Which u.s. political parties would likely approve of a plan to provide cheaper Healthcare?

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Answer:

Which U.S. political parties would likely approve of a plan to help unemployed workers?

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Communists

2. Democrats

3. Libertarians

4. Republicans

5. Socialists

the answer is 5,3,1

Final answer:

The Libertarian Party wants little to no government interference. The Democratic and Republican parties have different stances on helping unemployed workers, taxing businesses for environmental cleanup, and providing cheaper healthcare.

Explanation:

In the United States, the Libertarian Party is a third-party that wants little to no government interference. They advocate for limited government intervention in both social and economic areas. For example, they support lower taxes, less regulation, and individual freedom.

The Democratic and Republican parties would likely approve of a plan to help unemployed workers. The Democrats often propose policies such as extending unemployment benefits and increasing job training programs, while the Republicans tend to support tax cuts and reducing government regulations to stimulate job growth.

The Democratic party is more likely to approve of a tax on businesses to clean up the environment. They generally advocate for stricter environmental regulations and support policies aimed at reducing pollution. The Republican party, on the other hand, often opposes new taxes and regulations on businesses.

The Democratic party and the Progressive wing of the Democratic party would likely approve of a plan to provide cheaper healthcare. They have been pushing for measures such as expanding Medicaid, implementing a public health insurance option, and decreasing prescription drug prices. The Republican party, however, tends to advocate for free-market solutions and reducing government involvement in healthcare.

Plz help me!!!!!!!!!

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

3a-4=a(a-3)

3a-4=a²-3a

3a=a²-3a+4

0=a²-6a+4

a=(6±√[36-4(1)(4)])/2(1)

a=(6±√(36-16))/2

=(6±√20)/2

=3±(2√5)/2

=3±√5

a=3+√5

a=3-√5

Answer:   3 ± √5

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]3a-4=a(a-3)\\\\3a-4=a^2-3a\qquad distributed\ "a"\ on\ the\ right\ side\\\\0=a^2-6a+4\qquad subtracted\ 3a-4\ from\ both\ sides\\\\a=1,\ b=-6,\ c=4\\\\\\\text{Quadratic formula is: }x=\dfrac{-b\pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}\\\\\\x=\dfrac{-(-6)\pm \sqrt{(-6)^2-4(1)(4)}}{2(1)}\\\\\\.\ =\dfrac{6\pm \sqrt{36-16}}{2}\\\\\\.\ =\dfrac{6\pm \sqrt{20}}{2}\\\\\\,\ =\dfrac{6\pm 2\sqrt5}{2}\\\\\\.\ =3\pm\sqrt5[/tex]

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George's dog has a mass of 6 kg what is the mass of the dog in grams Acupuncture: Help or Hype? Tracy Wilson 1 Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture began to become better known in the United States in 1971, when New York Times reporter James Reston wrote about how doctors in China used needles to ease his pain after surgery. 2 The term acupuncture describes a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques. American practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other Eastern countries. The acupuncture technique that has been most studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation. 3 Acupuncture needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin. People experience acupuncture differently, but most feel no or minimal pain as the needles are inserted. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. Improper needle placement, movement of the patient, or a defect in the needle can cause soreness and pain during treatment. This is why it is important to seek treatment from a qualified acupuncture practitioner. 4 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved acupuncture needles for use by licensed practitioners in 1996. The FDA requires that sterile, nontoxic needles be used and that they be labeled for single use by qualified practitioners only. 5 Relatively few complications from the use of acupuncture have been reported to the FDA in light of the millions of people treated each year and the number of acupuncture needles used. Still, complications have resulted from inadequate sterilization of needles and from improper delivery of treatments. Practitioners should use a new set of disposable needles taken from a sealed package for each patient and should swab treatment sites with alcohol or another disinfectant before inserting needles. When not delivered properly, acupuncture can cause serious adverse effects, including infections and punctured organs. 6 Acupuncture is one of the key components of the system of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In the TCM system of medicine, the body is seen as a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparable forces: yin and yang. Yin represents the cold, slow, or passive principle, while yang represents the hot, excited, or active principle. Among the major assumptions in TCM are that health is achieved by maintaining the body in a "balanced state" and that disease is due to an internal imbalance of yin and yang. This imbalance leads to blockage in the flow of qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. It is believed that there are 12 main meridians and 8 secondary meridians and that there are more than 2,000 acupuncture points on the human body that connect with them. 7 Preclinical studies have documented acupuncture's effects, but they have not been able to fully explain how acupuncture works within the framework of the Western system of medicine that is commonly practiced in the United States. It is proposed that acupuncture produces its effects through regulating the nervous system, thus aiding the activity of pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins and immune system cells at specific sites in the body. In addition, studies have shown that acupuncture may alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones and, thus, affecting the parts of the central nervous system related to sensation and involuntary body functions, such as immune reactions and processes that regulate a person's blood pressure, blood flow, and body temperature. Which country is NOT LIKELY to be included in a research report about the origins of acupuncture? A)Brazil B)China C)Japan D)Korea A city is planning to replace one of its water storage tanks with a larger one. The city's old tank is a circular night with a radius of 12 feet and a volume of 10,000 cubic feet. The new tank is a right circular cylinder with a radius of 15 feet and the same height as the old tank. What is the maximum number of cubic feet of water in the new storage tank will hold? What is the pattern in the values as the exponents increase? Steam Workshop Downloader