Mathematical Applications for the Management, Life, and Social Sciences 11th Edition by Ronald J. Ha
1. Solve the equation.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ANSWER: c
2. Solve the equation.
a. 9
b. 4
c. 5
d. 1
e. 0
ANSWER: e
3. Solve the equation.
a. –3
b. 36
c. –18
d. 18
e. –6
ANSWER: c
4. Solve the equation.
a. x = 66
b. x =
c. x =
d. x =
e. x = 7
ANSWER: b
5. Solve the equation.
a.
b. 28
c.
d.
e. 7
ANSWER: a
6. Solve the equation.
a.
b.
c. 8
d. 0
e. 2
ANSWER: d
7. Solve the equation.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ANSWER: c
8. The equation in this problem leads to a linear equation. Solve for x. Because the solution to the linear equation may not be a solution to the original equation, be sure to check the solution in the original equation.
a. x = 5
b. x = 15
c. x =
d. x =
e. no solution
ANSWER: b
9. The equation in this problem leads to a linear equation. Solve for x. Because the solution to the linear equation may not be a solution to the original equation, be sure to check the solution in the original equation.
a. x =
b. x =
c. x =
d. x =
e. no solution
ANSWER: a
10. The equation in this problem leads to a linear equation. Solve for x. Because the solution to the linear equation may not be a solution to the original equation, be sure to check the solution in the original equation.
a. x =
b. x =
c. x =
d. x = –20
e. no solution
ANSWER: b
11. The equation in this problem leads to a linear equation. Solve for x. Because the solution to the linear equation may not be a solution to the original equation, be sure to check the solution in the original equation.
a. x = 2
b. x = –2
c. x = 4
d. x = 6
e. x =
ANSWER: e
12. Use a calculator to solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places.
a. x = 1.639
b. x = 0.61
c. x = –0.779
d. x = –1.284
e. x = –1.397
ANSWER: b
13. Use a calculator to solve the equation. Round your answer to three decimal places.
a. x = 6.17
b. x = 1.033
c. x = 2.17
d. x = 3.668
e. x = 15.533
ANSWER: d
14. Solve for y in terms of x.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ANSWER: c
15. Solve for y in terms of x.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ANSWER: b
16. Solve for t.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ANSWER: d
17. Solve for .
a.
b.
