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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Word Problem with Variables | 10/28/2011 |
| 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 Inequalities | 9/23/2011 |
| 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 grade | 9/15/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| math | 4/14/2011 |
| 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 Problem | 1/9/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Disagree with a teacher on test answer | 10/14/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| 5th grade math homework problem | 9/28/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Just can't get this! | 9/15/2010 |
| 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 problem | 8/29/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Math test help | 6/4/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| graphs | 5/17/2010 |
| 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 Algebra | 5/1/2010 |
| 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 area | 4/13/2010 |
| 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 algebra | 4/5/2010 |
| 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 old | 3/10/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| area of triangles and irregular shapes | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out the area of different triangles and irregular shapes. A regular shape is ... A: Sorry it's taken me a while to get back to you. I've been sick and unable to access my computer. ... | |
| dump it | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: 1, mark was clearing out his old books and comics. he dumped half of them. he gave half of what was ... A: Vicky, These are my favorite types of questions. Questions that require problem solving skills. ... | |
| algebra | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: The width of a rectangle is one half its length. The perimeter of the rectangle is 54cm. What are ... A: Sorry it took so long for a response. I typed up an answer to this question, but it must not have ... | |
| Least common multiple | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: Find LCM of 70 & 98? A: Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I've been having internet issues. There are several ... | |
| 8th grade Ratio Strategies | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have searched the internet and can not find a site that can help. I need to explain how to work ... A: Fractions are certainly the easiest way to do it. As long as the fractions are set so the ... | |
| 8th grade Ratio Strategies | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have searched the internet and can not find a site that can help. I need to explain how to work ... A: I'm not positive what you're asking. As an eighth grade math teacher, I teach my students to solve ... | |
| Pre-Algebra | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Having a problem understanding how to solve this complex fraction: 2/3-1/6 / -3/4-1/2...can you ... A: From what you wrote, the complex fraction reads, in words, two-thirds minus one-sixth divided by ... | |
| algebra help please | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm completely lost on these two problems. Please help in any way you can! 18. Solve: k/k+1 + ... A: These problems look harder than they are. Let's first think about a problem like 1/3 + 1/7. To get ... | |
| Algerbra | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Jenny wants to utilize a portion of her garden for growing flowers. Being a designer herself, she ... A: This is a problem where it seems like we would use inequalities. It's actually not. What we're ... | |
| pre- algebra | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: teacher goes threw these pronlems so fast i can loose my head but heres the problem: 1. 3x-5=2(2x+5) A: The goal here is to isolate the variable to one side of the equation. We must be careful to follow ... | |
| Question. | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a math question.I am in the 8th grade,A/B student,only 5 b's this year, but I forgot how to ... A: Sorry it took some time to get back to you. My internet's been out all weekend. Congrats on the ... | |
| Length and width | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: My name is Tyler. I am in 8th grade and in Algebra 1. I need help on this question. The length Of ... A: Hey Tyler, I love these kinds of questions and it's great that you already have the perimeter ... | |
| pre algebra word problems | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: my name's Danielle and I'm having trouble with pre-algebra word problems. I'm just not understanding ... A: Word problems can be tricky. I read them numerous times to pull out the information, make sure I ... | |
| Middle School Problem | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I need help solving a problem and then being able to help my son solve it. Three geysers, one ... A: Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I was out of town and away from my computer on ... | |
| fractions | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: how do you write this decimal into a fraction 0.625 and 4.1875? Help please A: Writing decimals into fractions is simple, once you know the trick. You just need to know your ... | |
| math | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: how can i draw a triangle prism that on the rectangle part has 6.5 cm by 8 cm? A: The triangle will be equilateral, such that each side of the triangle will either be 6.5cm or 8cm, ... | |
| 8th grade math problem | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: how do i write a scenario word problem for the reader to derive at the equation 3x+y=3 A: When writing word problems for my students, I usually think in money or shapes, which are easy for ... | |
| qutradick inequality | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: please give some tips,method,procudure to solve qutradick inequlity.please please A: The first part of solving a quadratic inequality is exactly like solving a quadratic function. ... | |
| pre algebra | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm finding it difficult to understand how to formulate an equation from a word problem. My teacher ... A: Sorry to hear that your teacher isn't very clear in her explanations. After class, maybe you can ... | |
| applications of exponents | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: A square support unit in a television is made with a side measuring 3 centimeters. A new model being ... A: Well, we know that the original support unit is a square. The side is 3cm. Therefore, the area is ... | |
| graphing | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: y= |x|+3 Is there a difference in doing this equation when the variable x is enclosed? Is it done ... A: When you have an absolute value sign, as you have shown, you still pick values for x and solve for ... | |
| graphing | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: 3x-1 = 5x -y 3x-5x-1= 5x-y-5x -2x-1 = -y Is this correct and is there such a thing as a -y or is it ... A: You're almost done. When we graph, we typically write equations in y=mx+b format (slope-intercept ... | |
| word problems | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Jason had to submit five animation projects as per his syllabus in the final semesters. He scored ... A: You're almost there with this equation. We do need to find the mean of the numbers, but there are ... | |
| inequalities | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Here is an example of one my many difficult word problems. Jenny wants to utilize a portion of her ... A: To solve this problem, we're going to write some equations from the information given. First, we ... | |
| simplifying linear equations | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Okay the problem is: "The relation between Celsius and Farenheit scale of temperatures is given by: ... A: We know that C = (5/9)(F-32). Because the variable we are solving for is C (it is isolated to one ... | |
| linear equation word problem | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: This is an example of a problem that I usually have problems with when it involves fractions. The ... A: The first thing we need to do is define the variables. We know that Perimeter (p) = 96m Length (L) ... | |
| Math | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: What is the total volume of 8 pieces of 2-inch solid square bar stock that have been cut into ... A: To solve this problem, it seems that we need to first find the volume of ONE 2"x2"x2" square block. ... | |
| Rules for adding, subtracting, mulitplying and dividing in algebra. | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I need to know the rules listed for adding and subtracting number when doing algebra,for example: ... A: Here are the rules for integer operation: ADDITION *When adding two integers with the SAME SIGN ... | |
| reducing scale of image using math | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: If I have a piece of paper that is 16"x20", (for example), and I want a smaller piece of paper with ... A: Sorry I didn't answer sooner, but school's still in session and I wasn't near a computer all day. ... | |
Math for Kids
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silly_dreamer
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Expertise
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.
Experience
Middle/H.S. Math teacher, math tutor
Education/Credentials
M.Ed. Secondary Math Education, graduate minor in mathematics
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