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2.2 Simple Equations With Subscripts PDF

The document provides three examples of solving equations with subscripts that relate to chemistry, physics, and geometry word problems. The first example deals with gas pressure and volume. The second example involves the speed of a car over two distances. The third example is about calculating the width of a backyard using the total area of three grassy yards. Each example clearly shows the steps to set up and solve the equation for the unknown variable.

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2.2 Simple Equations With Subscripts PDF

The document provides three examples of solving equations with subscripts that relate to chemistry, physics, and geometry word problems. The first example deals with gas pressure and volume. The second example involves the speed of a car over two distances. The third example is about calculating the width of a backyard using the total area of three grassy yards. Each example clearly shows the steps to set up and solve the equation for the unknown variable.

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Topic: Simple equations with subscripts

Question: In chemistry we learn that the pressure and volume of a gas are
related according to this equation: P1V1 − P2V2 = 0

P1 and V1 are the original pressure and volume.

P2 and V2 are the new pressure and volume.

The original pressure is 1.2 and the original volume is 150.

If the new pressure is 36, what is the new volume?

Answer choices:

A 0.200

B 0.288

C 3.47

D 5.00

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Solution: D

We’re starting with

P1 = 1.2 and V1 = 150

P2 = 36 and V2 = ?

Substitute these values into the equation.

P1V1 − P2V2 = 0

1.2 ⋅ 150 − 36 ⋅ V2 = 0

Add 36 ⋅ V2 to both sides.

1.2 ⋅ 150 = 36 ⋅ V2

Divide both sides by 36.

1.2 ⋅ 150
= V2
36

5.00 = V2

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Topic: Simple equations with subscripts

Question: Suppose a car travels at a speed of 60 mph for 135 miles, then
speeds up and travels at a new constant speed for another 216 miles. If the
total time for the trip is 5.25 hours, how fast does the car go during the
second part of the trip?

Use this equation:

d1 d2
+ =t
v1 v2

d1 and d2 are the first distance and the second distance.

v1 and v2 are the first velocity (speed) and the second velocity.

t is the time for the trip.

Answer choices:

A 70 mph

B 72 mph

C 74 mph

D 76 mph

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Solution: B

We’re starting with

d1 = 135 and d2 = 216

v1 = 60 and v2 = ?

t = 5.25

When we plug into the equation, we get

d1 d2
+ =t
v1 v2

135 216
+ = 5.25
60 v2

216 135
= 5.25 −
v2 60

216
= 5.25 − 2.25
v2

216
= 3.00
v2

216 = 3.00v2

216
= v2
3.00

72 = v2

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Topic: Simple equations with subscripts

Question: A house has three grassy yards. The dimensions of the front
yard are lf = 50 ft by wf = 22 ft. The side yard is ls = 40 ft by ws = 12 ft, and
the back yard is lb = 50 ft by an unknown wb. If the total grassy area is 3,180
ft2, what is the width of the back yard? Use the given equation for total
area.

A = lf wf + lsws + lbwb

Answer choices:

A 32 ft

B 51.2 ft

C 76 ft

D 95.2 ft

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Solution: A

Plugging everything we’ve been given into the formula for total area gives

A = lf wf + lsws + lbwb

3,180 = 50 ⋅ 22 + 40 ⋅ 12 + 50 ⋅ wb

3,180 = 1,100 + 480 + 50wb

3,180 = 1,580 + 50wb

Subtract 1,580 from both sides.

3,180 − 1,580 = 1,580 − 1,580 + 50wb

1,600 = 50wb

Divide both sides by 50.

1,600
= wb
50

32 = wb

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