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In the following, write an expression in terms of the given variable that represents the...

In the following, write an expression in terms of the given variable that represents the indicated quantity. For example, the distance traveled at a constant speed of 60 mph during t hr could be written as 60t miles.

a. The cost of having a plumber spend h hr at your house if the plumber charges $20 for coming to the house and $25 per hour for labor

b. The amount of money in cents in a jar containing d dimes and some nickels and quarters if there are 3 times as many nickels as dimes and twice as many quarters as nickels

c. The sum of three consecutive integers if the least integer is x

d. The amount of bacteria after n min if the initial amount of bacteria is q and the amount of bacteria doubles every minute. (Hint The answer should contain q as well as n.)

e. The temperature after t hr if the initial temperature is 40°F and each hour it drops by 3°F

f. Pawel's total earning after 3 yr if the first year his salary was s dollars, the second year it was $5000 higher, and the third year it was twice as much as the second year

g. The sum of three consecutive odd natural numbers if the least is x

h. The sum of three consecutive natural numbers if the middle is m

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Solutions For Problems in Chapter 4.1