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MA1015: Week 3 Assignment

What are basic algebraic and rational numbers and


how will I use these concepts in my healthcare career?

This assignment helps you apply your knowledge from this week’s modules
and textbook readings.

Employers in the healthcare industry expect employees to have


mathematical knowledge and skills to perform job tasks including properly
managing data, records, inventory, and prescriptions.

Mathematical Vocabulary
Use chapters 10 and 11 of your textbook to define the following vocabulary.

1. Define: Variable expression


A variable expression is a mathematical phrase that contains variables, numbers, and mathematical operations.

2. Define: Variable
a variable is a letter or term that represents an unknown number, value, or quantity.

3. Define: Equation
an equation is a mathematical formula that expresses the equality of two expressions.

4. Define: Rational number


A rational number is a number that can be written as a fraction, where the numerator and denominator are integers, and the denominat

5. Define: Positive numbers


A positive number is a number that is greater than zero. Positive numbers

6. Define: Negative numbers


A negative number is a number that is less than zero and is written with a minus sign (-) in front of it.

7. Define: Absolute value of a number

The absolute value

Algebraic Equations
Using chapters 10 and 11 of your textbook, solve the following problems. Show your work.
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8. Solve for y:
24 = 3y

The given expression is 24=3y

The common factor of 3 and 24 is 3. So, divide by 3.

Divide the expression 24=3y by 3 to obtain the value of .


The value of y in equation 24=3y is y=8

9. Solve for n:
5
n=10
6
You divide 5/6 from the equation.

10. Solve for z:


2 + 8 - z = -24

2 + 8 - z = -24

11. Solve for E :


2
E=mc
m=3
c=6

E = mc²

Translating Verbal Expressions into Mathematical Expressions


Refer to chapter 11 of your textbook.

12. Translate “the sum of 6 and the product of 8 and x” into a mathematical expression.

Type answer here

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6 + 8x

Rational Numbers
Using chapter 10 of your textbook, solve the following problems. Show your work, if needed.

13. What is the absolute value of I -32 I?


32

14. -6 is the opposite of 6 on the number line.

Word Problems
Complete the following word problems. Show your work for each.

15. Jerome is a co-owner of a small company and received 1/3 of the company’s profits this year. What were

the company’s overall profits if Jerome made $150,000? Type an equation and solve.

The company's profit for this year is $450,000 which can be acquired by multiplying Jerome's income by 3 ($450,000 = $150,000 x 3

16. A survey of 2,000 doctors showed that an average of 3 out of 5 doctors use brand X aspirin. How many

doctors use brand X aspirin? (Hint: Solve for X).


Divide 2000 by 5 to get 400. Multiply 400 by 3 to get 1200 and 3/5 of 2000. 1200 doctors use brand X aspirin

Word Problem
What is the prescribed dosage of a certain medicine for a 6-year-old child if the adult dosage of
the medicine is 180 milligrams?

The formula below is used to calculate the correct dosage for a child:

a
C= ∙A
a+12

C = child’s dosage in milligrams


a = age of the child
A = adult dosage in milligrams

17. What does variable “a” represent?


6

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18. What does variable “A” represent?
180

19. Using the formula above, solve for “C”. Show your work.
60

Reflection
Reflect on what you have learned this week to help you respond to the following question. You may
choose to respond in writing or by recording a video!

20. You may already use algebra in your daily life. How do you imagine that you will use basic algebraic
equations in your healthcare career? Explain.

I would use algebraic equations when finding dosage of medication for patients, also when billing patients for supplies and p

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