If a and b are nonzero integers and a^(3b) = a^(b-6), what is the valu
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Tough and Tricky questions: Algebra.Two positive numbers differ by 12 and their reciprocals differ by \frac{4}{5}. What is their product?A. \frac{2}{15}B. \frac{48}{5}C. 15D. 42E. 60Kudos for a correct...
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View ArticleIf 1/(x - 2) = 1/(x + 2) + 1/(x - 1), which of the following is a
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View ArticleIf ab#0 and a # -3b, what is the value of (4a + 6b)/(a + 3b)
Tough and Tricky questions: Algebra.If ab \neq 0 and a \neq -3b, what is the value of \frac{(4a + 6b)}{(a + 3b)}?(1) a - 3b = 6(2) \frac{2a}{(a + 3b)} = 4Kudos for a correct solution.
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View ArticleIf ab = x and a/b = y, and ab does not equal zero, then
Tough and Tricky questions: Algebra.If ab = x and \frac{a}{b} = y, and ab does not equal zero, then a^2 - b^2 =A. \frac{x(y - 1)(y + 1)}{y}B. xy - \frac{y}{x}C. x^2 - y^2D. y(x^2 - \frac{1}{x^2})E....
View ArticleAn investor can sell her MicroTron sock for 36$ per share and
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View ArticleHow to find the numbers/division with the same remainders?
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View ArticleWhat is the sum of all even integers between 99 and 301?
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