MHB Solving Pot Roast & Math Problems: A Walkthrough

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The discussion revolves around solving two mathematical problems: cooking time for pot roasts and simplifying an algebraic expression. The cooking time formula is h = 0.9p^0.6, and if pot roast A weighs twice as much as pot roast B, the cooking time for A is calculated by substituting the weight of A into the formula. For the algebraic expression, clarification is sought on simplifying (x^4-n • y^n+4 / xy^n-4)^2, with guidance provided on applying power rules to achieve the correct simplification. The final advice emphasizes the importance of simplifying the expression correctly. Overall, the thread focuses on providing step-by-step solutions to the posed mathematical problems.
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Could somebody give me a walkthrough for this problem?

The number of hours h needed to cook a pot roast that weighs p pounds can be approximated by using the formula h = 0.9p^0.6.

b. If pot roast A weighs twice as much as pot roast B, then roast A should be cooked for a period of time that is how many times longer than the time required for roast B to cook?

Also.

I'm stuck in this problem.

( x^4-n • y^n+4 / xy^n-4 )^2

I think this is next.

( x^4-n-n-4 • y^n+4-n-4 )^2

If I'm right, what now? If I'm wrong, what did I do wrong? If I could have written my problem in a better way that is easier to understand, then please tell me.
 
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Cuberoot said:
Could somebody give me a walkthrough for this problem?

The number of hours h needed to cook a pot roast that weighs p pounds can be approximated by using the formula h = 0.9p^0.6.

b. If pot roast A weighs twice as much as pot roast B, then roast A should be cooked for a period of time that is how many times longer than the time required for roast B to cook?
Good evening,

If $$h_B=0.9 \cdot p^{0.6}$$ then you only have to replace p by the weight of A relative to B. Afterwards simplify a little bit.

Also.

I'm stuck in this problem.

( x^4-n • y^n+4 / xy^n-4 )^2

I think this is next.

( x^4-n-n-4 • y^n+4-n-4 )^2

If I'm right, what now? If I'm wrong, what did I do wrong? If I could have written my problem in a better way that is easier to understand, then please tell me.

If you mean:

$$\left(\frac{x^{4-n} \cdot y^{n+4}}{x \cdot y^{n-4}}\right)^2$$

and you want to use the power rules then you should come out with

$$x^{2(4-n-1)} \cdot y^{2(n+4-(n-4))}$$

Simplify!
 
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