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Word Problems/Questions Answered by Expert Michael Tadesse
| Subject | Date Asked |
| word problem - Algebra II | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: When Sheila asked Margie to deliver camp supplies across the lake, they agreed to meet on the water. ... A: The total distance is 6.6km We know that they travel at a constant velocity speed. Let’s assume ... | |
| math | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: Suppose you want to cover part of the backyard with decorative rock and plant some trees as the ... A: You can see that the amount of money you spend on 42tons of rock is 42*65 = $2730 And the budget is ... | |
| math | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: The difference of the present ages of two brothers is 4 years,5years ago,if the product of their ... A: Let the numerator be X and the denominator be Y If you add 1 to X and 5 to Y the fraction becomes; ... | |
| math | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: a class contains an equal number of boys and girls. 8 girls left to play basketball.Leaving twice as ... A: Howdy Tami Let’s assume that there were originally X girls and X boys in the classroom Eight girls ... | |
| math | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: The difference of the present ages of two brothers is 4 years,5years ago,if the product of their ... A: Howdy Suman How is Nepal, to be frank I don’t really know a lot about Nepal but I hope it is a very ... | |
| a solution problem using simultaneous equations | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: No one has been able to answer this, so I am trying again. Tank A holds 40 gal of a solution-80lb ... A: This is indeed a simultaneous equation problem Observe that tank A holds a solution with a ... | |
| Geometry help | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me answer thisI need to prove : If an isosceles triangle has an altitude from ... A: Howdy Sara You want to prove that if angle C is bisected by the altitude. That’s simple but before ... | |
| Algebra | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Question #1 The formula y=0.4x2-36x+1000 models the number of accidents, y, per 100 millions miles ... A: Hey J y=0.4x2-36x+1000 To find the vertex of the parabola use the completing square method. Y = ... | |
| algebra word problems | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: Katie has an allowance. She spends 1/2 on tickets. She spends $1.75 on ice cream. She has $2.25 ... A: Katie almost maxed out her allowance left with only $2.25. Half of the allowance is spent on ... | |
| algebra | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Two groups of students go to a football game. the first group buys 3 tickets and 3 soft drinks for ... A: Don't worry you'll figure out every problem, all you need is patience. First group 3X + 3Y = 36 ... | |
| math equations | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: please help me with these i havent done algebra since the 10th grade some 23 yrs ago. !. In the ... A: The years don't matter, what matters is you understanding what is right and I can help you with ... | |
| no idea | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: i was asked to add this equation in my head 1000+40+1000+30+1000+20+1000+10 and i got 5000 which i ... A: Howdy Chris Don't fuss, its all easy, you just have to take care when you handle numbers 1000+40 = ... | |
| Quadradtic Equations | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: A sail is in the form of a right triangle that is four times as high as it is wide. The sail is made ... A: The area of the triangle is given to you 18 The relation of the legs of the right angled triangle is ... | |
| Question | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: A hotel bill for a number of people for overnite stay is Rs4800. If there were 4 people more , the ... A: All you have to do is set up a simple equation which will enable you solve the word problem much ... | |
| question | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: A hotel bill for a number of people for overnight stay is Rs4800. If there were 4 more people , the ... A: All you have to do is set up a simple equation which will enable you solve the word problem much ... | |
| application of derivatives | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Suppose oil spills from a ruptured tanker and spreads in a circular pattern. If the radius of the ... A: This is mainly a chin rule problem. The area of a circle is ПR2 Observe that the area changes ... | |
| ap calculus preparation | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: 17. For question 17, find the slope-intercept form of the line satisfying the given conditions. The ... A: Problem # 17 The mid point is (-1,7) and you have to know the slope of the line passing through ... | |
| Algerbra help!!! | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Roger can run one mile in 10 minutes. Jeff can run one mile in 8 minutes. If Jeff gives roger a 1 ... A: I am very glad to help you; I apologize in advance if I can’t make it in time. The thing is Jeff is ... | |
| algebra word problem | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: A farmer had a daughter who spoke in riddles. One day the child was asked to count the number of ... A: First and foremost, let’s not forget that goats are four-legged animals, while ducks are bipedal And ... | |
| Interest | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Whitney Williamson has $30,000 she would like to invest. She has a choice of two interest paying ... A: Before we go deep into the calculation, Karina, I want you to recall the formula for Interest. I = ... | |
| Can you help me solve these word problems | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Question 1. workers each earn $70 to $150 a month for putting in 48-hour weeks in a well-lit ... A: This is what you do, you are told that there are four weeks per month and the workers earn $70 to ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Michael Tadesse
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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Relations, linear functions and equations, Squares and square roots, Translation and Similarity, Special Properties of Right Angled Triangles, Measurement of Area and Volume, algebra. I can also answer questions related to Pre calculus, Limits and Continuity, Derivatives Applications of Derivatives, High school math in general. I can’t answer questions of the following type. Power Series, Multiple Integrals, Fourier series, Vector valued Functions.
Experience
I love mathematics as it is the mother of all sciences. I had an outstanding math results while I was in school. The tradition continues while I am in university. I have been helping elementary school Students for the past five years with mathematics problems. In fact, I have a brother who is four years younger than me I usually help him to understand what the crux of the question is before trying to solve it. He loves math very much, he is indeed one of the top scorers form his class in Mathematics. I didn’t stop helping my younger relatives after I joined the Engineering campus and I am more than ready to help anyone with my skill.
Education/Credentials
I have a high school diploma with a 3.97 GPA; I also have many merit certificates granted for my outstanding results in high school math. I won a merit certificate for my participation in the Black Month Essay Contest. I took two different National Examinations in 2006 and 2007. In the former Exam I got 9As which includes Mathematics. I also have a score of 90 out of hundred in the later Examination which is the toughest known in Ethiopia. So you don’t have to worry about my ability to help my clients.
Past/Present Clients
I have never had an online client but I was helping students coming to me for assistance in Mathematics.
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