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1.1E: Real Numbers - Algebra Essentials (Exercises)

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    For the following exercises, perform the given operations.

    1. \((5-3 \cdot 2)^{2}-6\)]

    Answer

    -5

    2. \(64 \div(2 \cdot 8)+14 \div 7\)

    3. \(2 \cdot 5^{2}+6 \div 2\)

    Answer

    53

    For the following exercises, solve the equation.

    4. \(5 x+9=-11\)

    5. \(2 y+4^{2}=64\)

    Answer

    \(y=24\)

    For the following exercises, simplify the expression.

    6. \(9(y+2) \div 3 \cdot 2+1\)

    7. \(3 m(4+7)-m\)

    Answer

    32m

    For the following exercises, identify the number as rational, irrational, whole, or natural. Choose the most descriptive answer.

    8. 11

    9. 0

    Answer

    whole

    10. \(\frac{5}{6}\)

    11. \(\sqrt{11}\)

    Answer

    irrational


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