... of exponents to simplify the following (a) (b) 3n 83n - 3s 83t 7 r 12 (c) r4 (d) 2ba (e) (f) 3w 35 83d x 83 y - x - 83 y 3x y y 3 10 (g) 5 (h) Solve each of the following equations ... original For example, to solve the inequality -3x + 17 , -3 x + 17 -3 x 12 12 -3 x -3 -3 05 subtracted from both sides5 ( both sides divided by - 3, which reverses the direction of the inequality) ... (0.15)(21) - 0.15 p + 0.20 p 31 5 - 0.15 p + 0.20 p 0.05 p p = = = = = 3. 80 3. 80 3. 80 0.65 13 pears Example It costs a manufacturer $30 each to produce a particular radio model, and it is assumed that...