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SubjectDate AskedExpert
math1/24/2012Anil
  Q: 1, 2, 4,?, 16, 32, 64 ?= what
  A: I am sure which grade are you studing, so I am not sure if you are familiar with squares and square ...
odds1/3/2012John Zalewski
  Q: i am not very good in math. could you explain to me as simple as you can what does this mean? ...
  A: Enit. Odds are a way of showing what player, horse, team, etc., is favored, or expected, to win, ...
Word Problem with Variables10/28/2011silly_dreamer
  Q: On a fishing trip, Mariko caight 24 fish. She caught some rockfish averaging 2.5 ib. and some ...
  A: This is an example where we can use system of equations to help us solve the problem. First, let's ...
Algebra 2 Compound Inequalities9/23/2011silly_dreamer
  Q: I've been having some trouble with compound inequalities, namely the 'and' ones. 1. 4(less ...
  A: To solve a compound inequality, we must find a solution that fits all the parameters. The easiest ...
Math 8th grade9/15/2011silly_dreamer
  Q: Given the function y=10x+5 answer: Reasonable domain for the function? Reasonable range for the ...
  A: The domain of a function is all the values of the independent variable (x) for which the function ...
Geometry Problem & Symbol?8/5/2011Peter Goodwill
  Q: I know you aren't necessarily in the Geometry section, but I thought I would at least ask this ...
  A: Well yes it means the measurement of B is 124.7 degrees and if I am correct and if the angle is ...
grade school math4/21/2011John Zalewski
  Q: B-Bsitting nephew and was chking home work while kids in bed. Long time since I did this stuff. ...
  A: Ryan. 1. If the job is 9/10 completed, multiply 9/10 by 5/6 to find out how much of the 90% John ...
math4/14/2011silly_dreamer
  Q: Find the measure of the smaller angle formed by the hands of a clock at 4:00 P.M.
  A: All circles have a measurement of 360 degrees, total. The hands of a clock can form 12 angles (from ...
Math Question- URGENT- ASAP RESPONSE2/22/2011Anil
  Q: Lydia used 24 feet of fencing to enclose her rectangular backyard.Each side of the yard has a ...
  A: The perimeter of the fence is 24 feet. Since its a rectangular fence, the perimeter is length X ...
Perimeter1/29/2011John Zalewski
  Q: Iam in 5th Grade and i am in NSTSE In the book i got a qiuestion that the length of the rectangle ...
  A: Amandeep. Perimeter rectangle = 2l + 2b (or width) Perimeter equation: 2l + 2b = 132m Given in ...
Math Problem1/9/2011silly_dreamer
  Q: Okay, so my math teacher has us do a take home each week, mines due tomorrow and this problem is ...
  A: I apologize in advance for any formatting issues in this answer. I am typing on my phone and I will ...
mean10/18/2010Brian Davidson
  Q: what is the mean from -410 thru 400, and how do you figure that out?
  A: I am very sorry for the day-late response. The way your question is stated could mean one of two ...
Disagree with a teacher on test answer10/14/2010silly_dreamer
  Q: Hoping you can help settle a disagreement on a 5th grade probability test question, my attempts to ...
  A: You and your daughter are completely right. If the teacher wanted a two-part answer, the teacher ...
word problem/brain teaser10/6/2010Brian Davidson
  Q: Two people walk into a train tunnel. When they are 1/5 of the way through they hear a train coming. ...
  A: Linda, I am so sorry for not replying sooner. For a reason I do not know, the email ended up in my ...
5th grade math homework problem9/28/2010silly_dreamer
  Q: the homework is as stated: What two numbers form a sum of 645 and a difference of 151? Use a T chart ...
  A: This problem seems daunting, but it's not too bad once you get started. I'm not familiar with a T ...
Math9/19/2010Peter Goodwill
  Q: A data entry clerk types 2880 words in one hour. To type 1200 words, the clerk would take (A) 15 ...
  A: If the clerk types 2880 words in 1 hour you can write this as 2880 words/hour but now you must ...
Just can't get this!9/15/2010silly_dreamer
  Q: Complete these no. sentences to show between what two multiples of 10 and 14 can you find 173? 14 x ...
  A: First, ask yourself: 'what is the question asking me to do?' This question is asking you to find ...
Maths problem8/29/2010Peter Goodwill
  Q: Pls asssist. Thanks in advance. 1) Two different numbers were written on the board. Leon added them ...
  A: Sorry I took so long to reply. I aswered a few of them for you but I am soooooooo busy. I apologize ...
Maths problem8/29/2010silly_dreamer
  Q: Pls assist. Thanks. 1) Two different numbers were written on the board. Leon added them while Stan ...
  A: #1 I'm going to write equations from what I read in the word problem. "Two different numbers were ...
Maths problem8/29/2010Brian Davidson
  Q: Pls assist. Thanks in advance. 1) Two different numbers were written on the board. Leon added them ...
  A: I am very sorry for the slow response, I hope it's not too late and it won't happen again. First I ...
6th grade math pertaining to ranges..8/18/2010Anil
  Q: My son has a worksheet that we need help on.. not quite sure we are giving in him the right answer.. ...
  A: I am not sure if I have a simplistic explaination. But I will try to explain with the two examples ...
math8/16/2010Brian Davidson
  Q: A 16 ounce box of detergent cost $2.49. How many ounces should be in a box marked $1.15?
  A: The ANSEWR is: 7.39 ounces (rounded up to the nearest hundredth) Here is the EXPLANATION: ...
percentages7/5/2010Peter Goodwill
  Q: 532 is what percent of 3290
  A: All you do is write 532/3290 and multiply by 100. It is the same as asking what is my percentage if ...
LCM6/12/2010Anil
  Q: What is the LCM of -4 and 6? Is it 12 or -12? Plz explain it.
  A: I am not too sure if sign matters. But if it does, then i would say -12. Only because its smaller of ...
Math test help6/4/2010silly_dreamer
  Q: I have a test in a few days for my Algebra 1 class. It's the last test of the year and really need ...
  A: 1. Solve the equation by completing the square. x^2 - 18x = 19 Step 1: Look at the co-efficient in ...
graphs5/17/2010silly_dreamer
  Q: Im writing to know how do i find the steepness (gradient) of a graph that only gives u the line ...
  A: The steepness/gradient/etc are all other words for slope. To find the slope of a line, given only ...
8th Grade Algebra5/1/2010silly_dreamer
  Q: my name's Danielle and I'm having trouble with the weekend homework my teacher assigned. There are ...
  A: 1. First, let's look at the equation h= -16t^2 + 12t. We have two variables: h, t. Normally, our ...
Geometry - Find the number of tiles needed for an area4/13/2010silly_dreamer
  Q: Mrs. Lopez wants to retile her 16 ft by 18 ft dining room. How many 4 inch square tiles does she ...
  A: First, let's list what we know. The room is 16ft by 18ft It will be covered by 4 inch square ...
introduction to algebra4/5/2010silly_dreamer
  Q: The width af a rectangle is 5ft less than the length.The area of the rectangle is 176 ft. square. ...
  A: This is an algebra problem. We need to write some equations to define the width of the rectangle. ...
Help for 7 year old3/10/2010silly_dreamer
  Q: I'd like to help my son with basic math not arithmetic which he performs well at but problem solving ...
  A: A 7 year-old is a bit out of my expertise, especially if you want to assist with problem solving and ...
algebra 13/8/2010Peter Goodwill
  Q: how do i factor mr+ns-nr-ms
  A: Have a look a mr+ns-nr-ms and what do you notice? We are looking for a common factor so we must ...
math1/21/2010Anil
  Q: How do you divide triple digits like 14÷112=what
  A: I am not sure to what extent you are already familiar with division. So i will make some assumption ...
MATH 8 GRADE12/3/2009Anil
  Q: HOW DO YOU WRITE PERCENT INTO FRACTION
  A: The simplest way to convert percent to fraction is to divide it by 100. For example, 60 percent is ...
ap calculus ab11/21/2009Brian Davidson
  Q: my problems (set 1): In Exercises 29 and 30, find y''. 29. y=tan(x) 30. y=cot(x) In Exercises 36 and ...
  A: Asad, My apologies for being a day late with the answers. Since there are many questions here, I ...
Algebra11/15/2009Brian Davidson
  Q: I need a real life application of a linear function. I need to state the application, give the ...
  A: Debby, Good question. A useful real-world application has to do with a falling object. Consider a ...
ap calculus ab11/12/2009Brian Davidson
  Q: my problems (set 3): In Exercises 4 and 9, find dy/dx. Use your grapher to support your analysis if ...
  A: Asad, Here are my solutions. In case any of my solutions seem confusing, please feel free to ...
ap calculus ab11/10/2009Brian Davidson
  Q: my problems (set 2): In Exercise 19 find dy/dx. 19. y=(x+1)(x+2)/(x-1)(x-2) 20. Use the definition ...
  A: Asad, Good questions. Here are my solutions: 19. I would multiply the numerators and ...
ap calculus ab11/8/2009Brian Davidson
  Q: my problems (set 1): In Exercises 16, 17, and 18 find dy/dx. 16. y=(1-x)((1+x²)^-1) 17. ...
  A: Asad, My sincerest apologies. Now you see what happens when I answer questions at 3am! :) For ...
ap calculus ab11/8/2009Brian Davidson
  Q: my problems (set 1): In Exercises 16, 17, and 18 find dy/dx. 16. y=(1-x)((1+x²)^-1) 17. ...
  A: Asad, Here are my solutions: For many of these problems, we must recall the quotient rule. The ...
ap calculus ab11/6/2009Brian Davidson
  Q: my problems (set 2): For Exercises 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23, and 24 find the derivative of ...
  A: Good questions. I am more than happy to answer all of them (that's what I am here for!), but please ...

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I am an 8th grade math teacher, but have experience teaching high school as well. I am comfortable assisting with math questions dealing with Algebra II/Trigonometry.

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