Simple Algebra Problems =)

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  1. Wazup84

    Wazup84 Level I

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    English is my focal point, math literally blows.
    I have the worst teachers in which English id her second language, so it makes learning even more difficult.
    I would be grateful for any help. Maybe a free 20k or something if it's allowed. Show work if you can pl0x? XD

    Consecutive Integer Problems
    The sum of three consecutive even integers is -108. Find the numbers.

    Interest
    An accountant has money in three accounts that pay 9%, 10%, and 11% in annual interest. He has twice as much invested at 9% as he does at 10%. If the total interest from the three accounts is $610 for the year, how much is invested at each rate? (Hint: Let x=the amount invested at 10%)

    Triangle Problems
    One angle of a triangle measures 50* (degree's) more than the smallest, while a third angle is three times the smallest. Find the measure of each angle.

    Miscellaneous Problems
    Geometry The length and width of a rectangle are consecutive odd integers. The perimeter is 128 meters. Find the length and width.
     
  2. lanabubalo13

    lanabubalo13 Level II

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    Consecutive Integers:

    a + (a-2) + (a-4) = -108
    3a = -102
    a = -34

    Integers: -34, -36, -38

    Note: I used "-2" and "-4" instead of "+2" and "+4" because I knew that the 3 integers were going to be negative.

    Triangle Problem

    Let "c" be the smallest side.

    a + b + c = 180
    a = c + 50
    b = 3c

    Substitute the last two equations into the first one:

    c + 50 + 3c + c = 180
    5c = 130
    c= 26

    Substitute "c = 26" into "a = c+50" and "b = 3c"

    Angles: 26, 76, 78



    Miscellaneous: Geometry

    Sides are 31 and 33.

    n + n + n + 2 + n + 2 = 128
    4n = 124
    n = 31
     
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  3. Wazup84

    Wazup84 Level I

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    Thanks, 2 down!

    Edit: 1 MOREE!! B)
     
  4. lanabubalo13

    lanabubalo13 Level II

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    But I posted 3 of them DD:

    I don't wanna do the interest one because I can't figure it out LOL
     
  5. Wazup84

    Wazup84 Level I

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    PM me your Neopets username. And put something cheap for 20k!
     
  6. lolcow

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    x*.1+2x*.09+y*.11= 610

    missing another equation somewhere. you need more information
     
  7. lanabubalo13

    lanabubalo13 Level II

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    Oh no need to give me 20k. Your +rep for me was more than enough :p I just like helping people when I can!