Solving Equations and Factoring

The video tutorial covers chapter 9 homework questions 83 to 88, focusing on algebraic concepts. It begins with factoring expressions, followed by graphing inequalities and solving related problems. The tutorial then addresses solving equations and inequalities, analyzing a race problem, and determining graph intersections with the x-axis using various methods.

What is the main focus of Chapter Nine Homework?

• Solving linear equations

• Factoring expressions and graphing inequalities

• Understanding geometric shapes

• Learning about probability

Which method is used to factor the expression 6x^2 + 7x - 20?

• Generic rectangle method

• Quadratic formula

• Synthetic division

• Completing the square

What is the correct factor of 6x^2 + 7x - 20?

• 2x - 5

• x + 4

• 3x - 4

• 2x + 5

How do you determine where to shade on a graph for an inequality?

• By finding the vertex

• By calculating the slope

• By testing a point not on the boundary line

• By using the quadratic formula

What is the slope of the line in the inequality y = -x + 5?

• 0

• 5

• -1

• 1

In the bowling cost problem, what does G represent?

• The cost of renting shoes

• The number of games bowled

• The total amount spent

• The number of players

What is the maximum number of games Charlie can bowl with $20?

• 15

• 30

• 25

• 20

How do you solve the equation 3/x = 9 for x?

• Multiply both sides by x

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Add 9 to both sides

What is the solution to the equation x^2 = 25?

• x = 5

• x = 0

• x = -5

• x = 5 or x = -5

In the race problem, what is Wendell's head start?

• 9 meters

• 5 meters

• 4 meters

• 2 meters