In Exercises 15, find the indicated root, or state that the expression is not a real number.281
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Table of Contents
1
Algebra, Mathematical Models, and Problem Solving
1.1
Algebraic Expressions, real Numbers, and Interval Novation
1.2
Operations with Real Numbers and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
1.3
Graphing Equations
1.4
Solving Linear Equations
1.5
Problem Solving and Using Formulas
1.6
Properties of Integral Exponents
1.7
Scientific Notation
2
Functions and Linear Equations
2.1
Introduction to Functions
2.2
Graphs of Functions
2.3
The Algebra of Functions
2.4
Linear Functions and Slope
2.5
The Point Slope-Form of the Equation of a Line
3
Systems of Linear Equations
3.1
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.2
Problem Solving and Business Applications Using Systems of Equations
3.3
Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
3.4
Matrix Solutions of Linear Systems
3.5
Determinants and Cramers Rule
4
Inequalities and Problem Solving
4.1
Solving Linear Inequalities
4.2
Compound Inequalities
4.3
Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
4.4
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
4.5
Linear Programming
5
Polynomials, Polynomial Functions, and Factoring
5.1
Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
5.2
Multiplication of Polynomials
5.3
Greatest Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping
5.4
Factoring Trinomials
5.5
Factoring Special Forms
5.6
A General Factoring Strategy
5.7
Polynomial Equations and Their Applications
6
Rational Expressions, Functions, and Equations
6.1
Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying and Dividing
6.2
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
6.3
Complex Rational Expressions
6.4
Division of Polynomials
6.5
Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem
6.6
Rational Equations
6.7
Formulas and Applications of Rational Equations
6.8
Modeling Using Variation
7
Radicals, Radical Functions, and Rational Exponents
7.1
Radical Expressions and Functions
7.2
Rational Exponents
7.3
Multiplying and Simplifying Radical Expressions
7.4
Adding, Subtracting, and Dividing Radical Expressions
7.5
Multiplying with More Than One Term and Rationalizing Denominators
7.6
Radical Equations
8
Quadratic Equations and Functions
8.1
The Square Root Property and Completing the Square
8.2
The Quadratic Formula
8.3
Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
8.4
Equations Quadratic in Form
8.5
Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
9
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
9.1
Exponential Functions
9.2
Composite and Inverse Functions
9.3
Logarithmic Functions
9.4
Properties of Logarithms
9.5
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
9.6
Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data
10
Conic Sections and Systems of Nonlinear Equations
10.1
Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles
10.2
The Ellipse
10.3
The Hyperbola
10.4
The Parabola; Identifying Conic Sections
10.5
Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables
11
Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem
11.1
Sequences and Summation Notation
11.2
Arithmetic Sequences
11.3
Geometric Sequences and Series
11.4
The Binomial Theorem
Textbook Solutions for Intermediate Algebra for College Students
Chapter 7 Problem 15
Question
In Exercises 1015, simplify each expression. Assume that each variable can represent any real number, so include absolute value bars where necessary.25 -32(x + 7)5
Solution
The first step in solving 7 problem number 15 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: In Exercises 1015, simplify each expression. Assume that each variable can represent any real number, so include absolute value bars where necessary.25 -32(x + 7)5
From the textbook chapter Radicals, Radical Functions, and Rational Exponents you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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Title
Intermediate Algebra for College Students 6
Author
Robert F. Blitzer
ISBN
9780321758934