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	The next rational number		2022-01-14
		From Sophia: what comes after 3 1/2? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rates & Ratios		2021-04-11
		From Kenneth: Is it correct to think that a rate can have units that are the same? Usually rates have units that are different to each other. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Velocity and acceleration		2021-01-09
		From yen: The motion of a stone projected upward is given by the relation s=112t - 16t^2. What are the values of velocity and acceleration when t=3 sec? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Five rational numbers between -4 and -3		2020-07-28
		From Priyanshi: Five rational numbers between -4 and 3 Answered by Penny Nom.
	A 50:1 ratio in a pint		2020-05-22
		From Steve: How much oil do I need to put in a pint if it's 50:1 ratio Answered by Harley Weston.
	The flight of a football		2020-05-06
		From Michael: Football is thrown from a 10-yard line. It reaches its highest height of 20 yards. It lands on the 50-yard line after 2 seconds. What is the equation of the parabola that models this throw? I really need help as I've been on this for the longest amount of time. Answered by Penny Nom.
	What is -5 squared?		2019-09-10
		From Pori: What is -5 squared? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A problem involving ratios		2019-07-24
		From Dhanendra: A plot reserved for playground in the ratio of length and breath 11:4 gram panchayt spends rupees 45000 for boundary at the rate of 100 per m. Find the dimensions of the plot. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Order of operations		2019-07-06
		From Carri: What is the answer (( 5 × 12) / 3 ) + 30 - 50 Answered by Penny Nom.
	A scale factor		2019-03-19
		From Miracle: A man in a photograph is 2cm tall. His actual height is 1.8m. Write a scale statement and determine the scale factor. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a triangle		2019-03-19
		From Dylan: The area of a triangle is 108in squared. A base and corresponding height are in the ratio 3:2. Find the length of the base and the corresponding height Answered by Penny Nom.
	Non-repeating decimals		2018-12-28
		From Grace: What is non repeating decimal Answered by Penny Nom.
	A gas and oil mixture		2018-09-16
		From April: For a new motor bike, the recommended ratio of gas to oil is 27:1 by volume. How much gas and how much oil are needed to fill a 14 L tank on a new motor bike? Thank you Answered by Penny Nom.
	An equation with rational coefficients		2018-05-26
		From Anagh: If x and y are rational number and (x+y) + (x - 2y)√2 = 2x -y + (x-y-1) √5 Then find the value of x and y. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A penny is thrown from the top of a building		2018-03-16
		From Zoraida: A penny is thrown from the top of a 26.7-meter building and hits the ground 3.39 seconds after it was thrown. The penny reached its maximum height above the ground 0.89 seconds after it was thrown. a. Define a quadratic function, h, that expresses the height of the penny above the ground (measured in meters) as a function of the number of seconds elapsed since the penny was thrown, t. b. What is the maximum height of the penny above the ground? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Aspect ratio		2018-03-01
		From brad: can you help me find the width if I know the length and aspect ratio of a object? length = 78 aspect ratio = 1.42 width=? length = 107 aspect radio= 2.02 width= ? thank you Answered by Penny Nom.
	Parents, grandparents, great grandparents, ...		2018-02-28
		From jessica: every person has 2 birth parents, 4 birth grandparents, and so on. These people are known as ancestors. How many ancestors does a person have in each generation? write in exponential form. 3ed generation, great-grandparents? 4th generation? 10th generation? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Dividing a region in half		2018-02-24
		From mandy: There is a line through the origin that divides the region bounded by the parabola y=4x−5x2y=4x−5x2 and the x-axis into two regions with equal area. What is the slope of that line? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The decimal form of a fraction		2018-01-12
		From Tom: Prove that the decimal representation of the quotient of 2 integers must repeat (if it does not terminate). Answered by Penny Nom.
	The square root of 6 is irrational		2017-10-02
		From John: http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/QQ/database/QQ.09.06/sylvia1.html In the initial assumption of that proof, root 6 is assumed to be a/b where a and b have no common factors, but why does having a common factor make it irrational? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios and proportions		2017-08-01
		From khurram: what is ratio and proportion? please give a detailed note on this topic, i am really panic of these calculations Answered by Penny Nom.
	Five rational numbers between -2 and -1		2017-05-31
		From Prince: Five rational numbers between -2 and -1 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rational numbers between -2 and -3		2017-04-08
		From Medha: Find 12 rational numbers between-2 and -3 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Is the square root of 2 plus the square root of 2 irrational?		2017-03-29
		From haya: how can i prove the the square root of 2 plus the square root of 2 is an irrational number? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio of two ages		2017-03-15
		From Angel: The sum of Keith's age and Alan's age is 36. Four years ago, the ratio of Keith's age to Alan's age was 4:3. Find the ratio of their present age Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio of students to teachers		2017-01-20
		From Dylan: The ratio of students to teachers at a school is 19:1. How many students are there in each total number of people? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A rational number between -4 and -5		2017-01-03
		From Anshika: Write rational number between -4 and -5 Answered by Penny Nom.
	20+30*0+1=?		2016-12-26
		From Mr: 20+30*0+1=? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Why are equivalent fractions equal? Part 2.		2016-11-22
		From Anandmay: Hi! I saw one of your answered questions:Why are equivalent fractions equal? The same question I had for why i searched and ended up entering this wonderful site. The answer was so much experimental based.I mean,for example,it was explained how 3/4 was equal to 6/8 by dividing a unit into 4 equal parts and taking four of the parts,and then dividing the same unit into 8 equal parts and then taking 6 of them.The result was that both the taken parts were equal. (That is,3 out of 4 equal parts were equal to 6 of the 8 equal parts.) But,this was very much non-generalized and experimental-based result(proof). And we all know that in mathematics,we confirm some particular thing for all the numbers iff we generalize it. So,can you explain more clearly 'HOW' the 3 parts of the 4 equal parts and the 6 of the 8 equal parts of the unit equal(that is the same)?I don't want experimental proof.I want clear proof,and thus please give a generalized proof for all fractions and their equivalents. Thanks! Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integrate (x^2 - 4x + 4) ^4/3		2016-09-15
		From Ifah: Hi i have questions please answer Integral 2 sampai 3 dari (x² - 4x + 4) ^4/3 dx Answered by Penny Nom.
	A ratio of boys to girls		2016-06-12
		From Jasper: There are 600 pupils in a school. The ratio of the boys to girls in the school is 3:5 how many girls and how many boys are in the school Answered by Penny Nom.
	4 carpenters can build 8 houses in 10 days.		2016-04-05
		From Kenneth: Hello: Here is my question: 4 carpenters can build 8 houses in 10 days. 2 carpenters can build how many houses in 15 days? Here is one solution: The number of houses built is jointly proportional to the number of carpenters and the number of days. So h = kcd where k is a constant. Substituting the given: 8 = k*40, so k = 1/5. Our formula is then h = cd/5. I'm not sure how to determine whether or not one unit is jointly proportional to any other unit. However, if 2 carpenters are unknown as in 4 carpenters can build 8 houses in 10 days. How many carpenters can build 6 houses in 15 days? What is the solution using this method? And likewise, if days are unknown, as in 4 carpenters can build 8 houses in 10 days. 2 carpenters can build 6 houses in how many days? I thank you for your assistance. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The integral of a sum		2016-03-10
		From Rahul: How to solve definite integral of a sum. The specific problem is as follows, Integral of ( 1+ sum of x^k, k=1 to k=n), x=0 to x=b *dx. The answer is b + sum of b^(k)/k, k=2, to k=n+1. I understand only the integral of first term. But integral of the sum I do not understand at all. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A limit of a rational function		2016-01-16
		From selvamani: F (x) = x^3+3x^2-9x-2 / x^3-x-6 and limit x tends to 2, f (x) exist then limit x tends to 2, f (x) is equal to ? How to answer this problem. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integration of dx/(x^2+1)^3		2016-01-07
		From Ishank: Integration of dx/(x^2+1)^3 Answered by Penny Nom.
	A ratio word problem		2016-01-06
		From Nina: The length and the width of the rectangle is in the ration 5:3. Its area is 375m2. Find its perimeter. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The dimensions of a rectangle given its area and aspect ratio		2015-12-13
		From colum: Can you work out the length and width of a rectangle where you know only the area and aspect ratio Answered by Penny Nom.
	Dealing with surds		2015-11-14
		From Agnes: simplify (1-√3)(1÷3+√3) Answered by Penny Nom.
	An example of an irrational number		2015-10-22
		From Allison: It ask me to find an example of an irrational number less than -5 and I don't understand what the difference from a rational number and an irrational number besides the fact that a rational number can be repeated and shown in a simple fraction and an irrational number can't be written in a simple fraction. Can you help me? Answered by Penny Nom.
	2.236...		2015-10-13
		From Ann: 2.236... What is the most specific category of numbers does this fall into? Rational or Irrational? Does the .... mean that it repeats? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Square roots		2015-09-21
		From mariana: I have read various articles on how to find the square root of irrational numbers and every article out there seems to be very confusing. i read you answer to LUKOW about irrational numbers and i am still quite confused. Say i want to find the square root of 326. i know that it is between 18 and 19 because 18 is the square root of 324 and 19 is the square root of 361 im just very confused about the rest of the process. Please help! ( if possible i would appreciate two examples. thanks) Answered by Penny Nom.
	Order of operations		2015-09-12
		From Tanisha: I would just like to double check if something like 5x squared times 4x cubed equals 20x to the power of 5?? It's just that we were told you can only answer an equation like this if the base is the same...so does that mean the x part or the whole thing like 5x? I'm sorry if that didn't make sense! Thank you for your help!! Answered by Penny Nom.
	The length of a shadow		2015-08-01
		From maaz: Hello I am having trouble with this question: Lizzie, who is 6 feet tall, stands in her driveway at night, exactly 24 feet from the base of a spotlight, and casts a shadow that is 12 feet long if her friend Hannah who is 5 feet tall decides to stand next to lizzie how long will her shadow be? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Is 22/7 is an irrational number?		2015-06-07
		From Sayak: Is 22/7 is an irrational number Answered by Penny Nom.
	Folding a rectangle to preserve the aspect ratio		2015-05-09
		From Anna: If you fold a rectangular piece of paper in half and the resulting rectangles have the same aspect ratio as the original rectangle, then what is the aspect ratio of the rectangles? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Sharing $600 in the ratio of 2 to 3		2015-04-11
		From Kenneth: Hello: If two people share $600.00 in a ratio of 2 to 3, which calculations are correct: 2/3 X $600.00 & 1/3 X $600.00 or 2/5 X $600.00 & 3/5 X $600.00? The denominator 5 is determined by adding 2 and 3 from the ratio. I thank you for your reply. Answered by Penny Nom.
	3 over "x" plus 5		2015-02-23
		From Kenny: 3 over "x" plus 5. I don't know this is either a polynomial and if so how would you define it. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Ratio of gas to oil		2015-02-02
		From Chris: I would like to find the gas oil ratio for a 2 cycle engine. I have the gallons of gas and the ounces of oil used by the engine, but I want to find what the ratio is. For example I used 5.675 gallons of gas and 5 ounces oil what is the ratio? Please explain step by step, and I understand there are 128oz in a gallon. Answered by Harley Weston.
	How do you change a decimal to a ratio?		2014-11-29
		From Esmeralda: How do you change a decimal to a ratio? Express the decimal 0.2 as a ratio. Answered by Penny Nom.
	What is 20 and 3/5 of 10?		2014-11-26
		From Jeannine: What is 20 and 3/5 of 10? Question is written exactly this way. Is this 20 3/5 times 10 (103/5 times 10), or is it 20 and (3/5 times 10)? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios ond percents		2014-08-13
		From aswathi: if the ratio of cost price and selling price of an article is be as 10:11,the percentage of profit is Answered by Tyler Wood.
	Dealing cards in the ratio of 4:3:6		2014-07-31
		From aneeqa: Maria, Sofia and Diana shared some cards in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 6. Diana received 14 more cards than Maria. How many cards did Sofia receive? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Sharing in the ratio of of 2:3:5		2014-07-11
		From Muzdalfah: Amount of Tsh 12,000 is to be shared among John,Hidaya and sabrina in the ratio of of 2:3:5 respectivly.How will each get? Answered by Penny Nom.
	50+9-13 multiplied by 2=		2014-06-25
		From Adrian: 50+9-13 multiplied by 2= Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio of 1:1:2		2014-06-20
		From FREDERICK: 3 girls shared some hair ribbons in the ratio of 1:1:2 what is the total number of hair ribbons if the third girl got 14 ribbons. Answered by prnny.
	1÷[1-√2(order of surd is 4)]		2014-05-02
		From Anoushka: if t=1÷[1-√2(order of surd is 4)] , then t=? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios		2014-04-18
		From Kenneth: Should ratios contain only whole numbers and not any fractional numbers? For example, 8:1, 2:5 have whole numbers. The ratios 2.5:10 and 1:4.5 do not have just whole numbers entirely. If it is incorrect to express a ratio with fractional numbers, why are complex fractions correct? I thank you for your reply. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Ratios		2014-04-18
		From Kenneth: Should ratios contain only whole numbers and not any fractional numbers? For example, 8:1, 2:5 have whole numbers. The ratios 2.5:10 and 1:4.5 do not have just whole numbers entirely. If it is incorrect to express a ratio with fractional numbers, why are complex fractions correct? I thank you for your reply. Answered by Harley Weston.
	The area bounded by the X-axis and y=x^(2)-4 from -5 to 0		2014-04-15
		From Lexie: Determine the area that is bounded by the following curve and the x-axis on the interval below. (Round your answer to three decimal places) y=x^(2)-4, -5 ≤ x ≤ 0 The answer is 32.333 but I have no idea how to get there. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio of boys to girls is 5:3		2014-03-10
		From jane: The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in the concert hall is 5:3. After additional 28 boys entered the concert hall, the ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls become 3:1 How many girls are their in the concert hall? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Order of operations		2014-02-04
		From Alex: Hi there,i got problem with order of operation.Can you please help to find a solution for this? Thank u beforehand 6-3(7+2)+(2+4)/3-4. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Mixing water and wine		2014-01-19
		From manish: a man mixes three part of water to one part of wine.When he consumes one part of mixture he realise that the drink is too dilute and hence adds one part of wine to the remaining quantity what is the ratio of water to wine in the new mixture. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio of two shares		2014-01-17
		From Kenneth: Hello: Two people share $100.00 as follows: $25.00 and $75.00. The two share the $100.00 in a ratio of 1 to 3. I want to think that the two people share the $100.00 in a ratio of 1 to 4. Can you explain why 1 to 3 is correct and 1 to 4 is not? I thank you for your reply. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Is this operation associative?		2014-01-14
		From patrick: Associative test: Can you explain the following to me? Is the following operation associative?: x*y=x+y+1 1) x*(y*z)=x*(y+z+1)=x+(y+z+1)+1=x+y+z+2 2) (x*y)*z=(x+y+1)*z=(x+y+1)+z+1=x+y+z+2 The answer is yes as 1) = 2) My specific questions are: 1) How x*(y*z)=x*(y+z+1)=x+(y+z+1)+1 ? 2) How (x+y+1)*z=(x+y+1)+z+1? Thank you!! Answered by Penny Nom.
	A ratio problem		2013-10-31
		From indu: students of a school have been into 2 groups in the ratio 6:11, if the group has 870 students, how many students are there in all the school? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Proportional rates		2013-10-10
		From Varsha: A province's Ministry of Social services has found that both the number of people needing social assistance and the province's total expenditures on social assistance are proportional to the rate of unemployment. Last August when the provincial unemployment rate was 8.4 %, the province provided assistance to 89,300 individuals at a total cost of 4107.4 million. The forecast unemployment rate for next August is 7.9%. How many people can the province expect to need social assistance next August? What amount should the province budget for social assistance in August? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio of salt to water		2013-10-06
		From varsha: My name is Varsha. I am a student and below is my question: 1. The brine used in an industrial process is 12.5% salt by weight. What i= s the ratio (by weights) of salt to water to the brine? Thank you Varsha Answered by Penny Nom.
	A sequence of operations, in order		2013-09-20
		From jen: multiply 46x23 add 342 divide by 70 subtract 5 I not sure what the answer is..i need to know the answer..thanks.. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Golden Ratio		2013-08-26
		From Mark: Please Help. I'm trying to help my Child and I have no clue on this math question. Rectangular shapes with a length to width ratio of approximately 5 to 3 are pleasing to the eye. The ratio is know as the golden ratio. A designer can us the expression 1/3(5w) to find the length of such a rectangle with width 6 inches. Answered by Robert Dawson and Penny Nom.
	Distance as a function of acceleration		2013-07-10
		From Tom: If you start at a stoplight and your acceleration is 16t - t^2, how far have you gone after 8 seconds? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Sharing in a car rental		2013-04-09
		From Marilyn: 8 persons are planning to share equally the cost of a rental car. If 1 person withdraws from the arrangement and the others share equally the entire cost of the car, then the share of each of the remaining persons is increased by--------------? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The dimensions of a rectangle are in the ratio 5:3		2013-03-08
		From SM: 4. The dimensions of a rectangle are in the ratio 5:3. If the longer side is 18 cm, a) What is the length of the shorter side? b) What is the area of the rectangle? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A messy arithmetic expression		2013-02-24
		From niiaryee: (((((5^2*4^3)1/5+9^3/3)+(25+(4*5)/15)^2-10)/10/2)3))))) Answered by Penny Nom.
	4*4+4*4+4-4*4=???		2013-02-06
		From Jacky: 4*4+4*4+4-4*4=??? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integration from 0 to 2pi of 1/(3cos x + 2) dx		2013-02-04
		From ankit: Integration from 0 to 2pi of 1/(3cos x + 2) dx Answered by Harley Weston.
	A railroad embankment		2013-01-22
		From clint: the pennsylvania railroad found it necessary,owing to land slides upon the roadbed,to reduce the angle of inclination of one bank of certain railway cut near pittsburgh,pa.,from an original angle of 45 degrees to a new angle of 30 degrees. the bank as it originally stood was 200 ft.long and had a slant length of 60 ft.. find the amount of the earth removed, if the top level of the bank remained unchanged. Answered by Penny Nom.
	3x6)+(12divided by2)-8= ?		2012-12-17
		From christina: hi my question that's been bothering me is what's (3x6)+(12divided by2)-8= ????? Answered by Penny Nom.
	An integral		2012-12-16
		From Slavena: integration of (lnx)^2 / x dx Answered by Penny Nom.
	4+4x5+4= ?		2012-10-31
		From Bob: 4+4x5+4= ? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Two cubes		2012-09-04
		From alexis: a cube has one face that is equal to the total surface area of another cube. Find the ratio of their volumes Answered by Penny Nom.
	5 + 5 + 5 - 5 + 5 + 5 - 5 + 5 x 0 =		2012-07-29
		From Tom: 5 + 5 + 5 - 5 + 5 + 5 - 5 + 5 x 0 = Answered by Harley Weston.
	9-3(2+6)/6-2*5		2012-06-08
		From Sammi: Hi there, I am doing a practice test for my admittance into a college accounting program and I am really confused by this equation. The answer I got was way off what the test answer sheet says it should be. The question is 9-3(2+6)/6-2*5 If you could explain how the answer beccomes 35 that would be greatly apprciated!! Thank you! Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Sharing the profit		2012-05-14
		From Mafiza: A and B started a business by investing $6000 and $8000 respectively. At the end of the year, a profit of $2100 is made. How much amount will A get as his share of profit? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Three metallic cubes		2012-05-13
		From Pragun: Three metallic cubes whose edges are in the ratio 3:4:5 are melt to form a single cube whose diagonal is 12*square root of 3. What are lengths of the edges(in cm) of the three cubes Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios		2012-04-20
		From olawale: if 3 boys share y mangoes among themselves in the ratio x : 2x : 3x. if the largest share was 30, find the value of y. Answered by Paul Betts.
	Integral 1/(25-x^2)^3/2		2012-02-22
		From John: Integral 1/(25-x^2)^3/2 Answered by Harley Weston.
	A 3 to 1 ratio of girls to boys		2012-02-12
		From amanda: At a recent school dance it was observed that there was a 3 to 1 ratio of girls to boys. If 204 students attended the dance, how many boys, and how many girls were there? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A volume of revolution		2012-01-11
		From john: find volume of solid generated by revolving the region in the first quadrant bounded by the curve y squared=x cubed, the line x=4 and the x-axis about the line y=8. The answer in the back of the book is 704 pi divided by5 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Uniform acceleration		2011-12-06
		From Android: At a certain instant, two cars A and B are 2000 ft apart. At this instant, car A is traveling at 15 miles/hr. and accelerating at 3 ft/s^2 while B is moving towards A at 30 miles/hr. and an acceleration of 2 ft/s^2. Find the ff: a.) The possible time of their collusion in minutes. b.) The distance in ft. each has traveled before collusion. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios		2011-10-17
		From Kenneth: Can you think of a ratio that has units that have not canceled out? Do not use a rate as an example, for example miles per hour. Would the following make sense? What is the book to student ratio in a classroom with 20 students and 15 books? Student to book ratio of 20 students to 15 books or (4 students):(3 books). Answered by Penny Nom.
	- 16 x 6 / -2		2011-09-09
		From Nadiyah: i dont understand how to answer this question ; - 16 x 6 / -2 i still dont understand it with bedmas / = divison please help! Answered by Penny Nom.
	A ratio as a fraction in lowest terms		2011-08-12
		From jonecia: write this ratio as a fraction in lowest terms 707days of 112days? Answered by Melanie Tyrer.
	A rational number		2011-05-17
		From owais: according to definition of irrational number "a number which cannot be expressed in p/q form is called irrational number" square root of 2 is a irrational number but if i round off the digit correct to two decimal places so it becomes 1.41 and we can easily convert into p/q form so it is a rational number ??? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Dividing the profits		2011-04-19
		From Tracy: I need to know how to come up with the answers to the following problems. I need to be able to show my work. So can you help me on how to come up with the answers to questions like these. Thanks. Three individuals form a partnership and agree to divide the profits equally. X invests $9,000, Y invests $7,000, Z invests $4,000. If the profits are $4,800, how much less does x receive compared to having the profits divided in proportion to the amounts invested by X, Y, and Z? In printing an article of 48,000 words, a printer decides to use two sizes of type. Using the larger type, a printed page contains 1,800 words. Using a smaller type, a page contains 2,400 words. The article is allotted 21 full pages in a magazine. How many pages must be in smaller type? ___________ thank you Answered by Penny Nom.
	An antiderivative of the square root of (8t + 3)		2011-04-19
		From Caitlyn: I know how to take an antiderivative. But this one's stumping me. I need it to finish a problem. What's the antiderivative of the square root of (8t + 3) ~Caitlyn= Answered by Penny Nom.
	PEDMAS		2011-04-10
		From Ross: 48 ÷ 2 (9+3) Is the answer 2 or 288? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Administration costs and profit		2011-04-05
		From brian: Hi , If I have direct job costs of $100. and my administration is 20 % and I want to make a 15 % profit , how would I calculate the administration and profit and what would be the total of each be and also the final total? Thanks, Brian Answered by Penny Nom.
	Calibrating a conical tank		2011-02-05
		From Bill: Hi, I have a round tank with tapered sides where I know the diameter at the top and bottom. Is there a formula I can use to calculate the volume by measuring from the bottom up the side (at the angle of the side) to any given point? Thanks, Bill Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Penny Nom.
	Integrating ln^3x/x		2011-01-14
		From ken: y=ln^3x/x from x=1 to x=11 Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric progression		2010-12-15
		From Abeth: find the value of x so that 2(x-1), x+3, x will be a geometric progression. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A railway cut		2010-12-12
		From jade: the pennsylvania railroad found it necessary,owing to land slides upon the roadbed,to reduce the angle of inclination of one bank of certain railway cut near pittsburgh,pa.,from an original angle of 45 degrees to a new angle of 30 degrees. the bank as it originally stood was 200 ft.long and had a slant length of 60 ft.. find the amount of the earth removed, if the top level of the bank remained unchanged. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The integral of (x^2*exp(x)/(exp(x)-1)^2		2010-08-09
		From sujoy: please find this integral for me int(x^2*exp(x)/(exp(x)-1)^2 Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Ratios		2010-08-06
		From Ashleigh: Hi, I am dealing with ratios of me and 9 other students. I was wondering how you turn an arm span and height into a ratio? for example if a person has a height of 62 and an arm span of 63 what would the ratio be for that? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A rational equation		2010-08-02
		From Bailey: 3/x + x/x+2 ______ -2/x+2 Answered by Penny Nom.
	1.2731568		2010-06-16
		From angel: is 1.2731568 a natural number a whole number a irrational number or a inter Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Who is more extravagant?		2010-06-01
		From likhitha: kunal and ramit have Rs.40 and Rs.50 respectively. Kunal spends Rs.18 and ramit spends Rs.21.Who is more extravagant ? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integration of sin^3 (2x)		2010-05-29
		From ascher: how do you integrate this equation ∫ sin^3 (2x) dx Answered by Robert Dawson and Penny Nom.
	Ratios and proportions with mixed units		2010-05-13
		From Kenneth: Is it incorrect to have a proportion with numbers containing units that are not the same on both sides of the equal sign? Here is an example: $0.07/$1.00 = ?/$0.89 is okay, but if I add a different unit (20 ounces) to one side of the equal sign but not the same unit to the other, is the proportion incorrect? $0.07/$1.00 = ?/$0.89/20 ounces. In order to determine the missing amount, the calculation becomes ($0.07/$1.00)/$0.89/20 ounces = $?, but is this proportion correct with the units as they are? Two dollar-units cancel leaving dollar/ounces equals $?/ounces, but is this correct? Answered by Robert Dawson.
	A circle inscribed in a square inscribed in a circle		2010-04-28
		From jouniella: A square is inscribe to the first circle, then another circle is inscribe to the square. Find the ratio of the 2 circles. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rational root theorem		2010-04-14
		From deciree: How could i get the value of x with this equation: 1/13x^3+12x/13=1/2 Thank you! Answered by Harley Weston.
	A geometric sequence		2010-04-13
		From glen: A geometric sequence has a first term of 0.1024, a second term of 0.256, and a middle term of 156.25. how many terms are there in the whole sequence? i know that r=2.5 but i dont know how to find how many terms there are. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integrate the ((4th root of x^3)+1) dx		2010-04-12
		From Bridget: integrate the ((4th root of x^3)+1) dx Answered by Tyler Wood.
	A rectangle problem		2010-04-12
		From Charlene: The ratio of the width to the length of a certain rectangle is equal to the ratio of its length to the difference between its length and twice its width. If the area of the rectangle is 25cm^2, then what are its dimensions? Present a non- algebraic solution? Answered by Tyler Wood.
	Body measurements		2010-04-06
		From Amirul: Recently I'm proposing my research question to my teacher for my extended essay. I'm an IB student. My research question is regarding the estimation of human in buying trousers through reference of neck. What does the relation between the diameter of the neck and the diameter of the waist? I want to see how far does the estimation theory is true for different type of people with different BMI(body mass index).. But teacher said that it is golden ratio...so nothing interesting... =( really??? But i search on net.... state that my idea seems do not have any relation with the golden ratio so far..... i just want ask you... am I able to perform in my extended essay if i continue with this research question?? Answered by Robert Dawson.
	A ratios problem		2010-04-01
		From Jules: 1a) If 2/3 of the boys and 3/4 of the girls at a party are dancing, what is the ratio of boys to girls, if all the dancing couples consist of a boy and girl? b) If the total number of the boys and girls of the party is 153, how many boys are at the party? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The integral of X^3/the square root of 1-x^2 dx		2010-03-07
		From William: The integral of X^3/the square root of 1-x^2 dx. Answered by Harley Weston.
	If 2 is to 55, then 6 is to ?		2010-03-04
		From patty: Example, If 2 is to 55, then 6 is to ? How do I begin to figure this out, is is an algebra formula? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A ratio		2010-02-22
		From manoj: in a dept there are 350 employees and in the other there are 158 find ratio Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric sequence		2010-02-22
		From Kelsey: _, 2, _, _, 250, _ i don't know how to fill in the missing terms Answered by Penny Nom.
	Fahrenheit and celcius		2010-02-19
		From Carol: Zack is packing for a trip to Scotland. He read that the average temperature in the Summer is 18degrees C during the day, and 7 degrees during the night. What is the difference between the high and low temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit? (F=9/5C=32) Answered by Lorraine Dame.
	Integration of cos (x^2+y^2) dx dy		2010-02-12
		From anna: How do you evaluate the integration of integration of cos (x^2+y^2) dx dy? Answered by Tyler Wood.
	Order of operations		2010-02-07
		From addie: (3+10) x 10 - 8 x 4 = Answered by Penny Nom.
	An integral		2010-01-29
		From amr: find the value of the following integral:- (1+x)power (-1/2) dx Answered by Robert Dawson.
	(24x3)+(7x8)-(20/5)+(4x7)		2009-12-01
		From Marilyn: (24x3)+(7x8)-(20/5)+(4x7) Thought I had the answer but the form says no. Could you solve it for me please. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The base and height of a triangle are in the ratio of 3:2		2009-11-18
		From Mike: Find the base and height of a triangle using the ratio 3:2 and an area of 108 inches square. Is there a formula we need to use? Thanks Mike Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rationals		2009-10-30
		From Jawsh: I don't quite understand the whole idea of rationals. If you have 3Squareroot 49. Is that equal to 3Squareroot 7^2? Can you break it down with an example for me please. Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Proof that the root of 27 is irrational		2009-10-18
		From Scarlet: How do you prove that the square root of 27 is irrational? Answered by Victoria West.
	The integral of sqrt(x) * ln(x)		2009-10-12
		From Oana: Hi! Can you tell me please how much is : ∫ (√x * ln x) ? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integration of cos (x^2) dx		2009-10-12
		From Venkat: How do you evaluate the integration of cos (x^2) dx ? Answered by Harley Weston.
	-4 squared and (-4) squared		2009-09-29
		From Andrea: Is -4 squared the same as (-4) squared? I am thinking the first is -16 and the second is +16. I am trying to clarify for my students. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Evaluating -x^2 + (yz - 3)^2		2009-09-28
		From Kathy: My daughter and I are having trouble solving this equation: -x²+ (yz – 3)² if x=-4,y=2 and z=0 We are having difficulty with the -x² part of the equation. Thanks Answered by Penny Nom.
	Order of operations		2009-09-24
		From aman: my question is regarding the fact i have a formula which looks like this : (ratio 1 + ratio 2 divided by 2) so my question is do i add first then divide by 2 or do it all together Answered by Penny Nom.
	5 x 8 + 6 divided 6 - 12 x 2		2009-09-24
		From Susan: 5 x 8 + 6 divided 6 - 12 x 2. I am not sure of the rules of operation for this type of question Answered by Penny Nom.
	A calculation from a ratio		2009-09-21
		From Rob: How do I calculate the height of a rectangle that has is 16:9 from only the width? For example a rectangle is 1000 wide, what is it's height if it is a 16:9 ratio? What is the formula? Answered by Harley Weston.
	solve integral of ( x^2+x+1)^5		2009-09-18
		From jaka: solve integral of ( x^2+x+1)^5 Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Investing in four accounts		2009-08-29
		From Kenneth: Hello: An investor wants to divide $1000.00 into four amounts or accounts -- one account earning 2%, the second account earning 5%, the third earning 9%, and the fourth earning 12%. He wants the overall total return to equal 5%. What are some of the monetary amounts that can be invested into these four accounts to earn him the 5% total return, 5% of $1,000.00? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio of girls to boys in class is 4:3		2009-08-24
		From Linda: The ratio of girls to boys in class is 4:3. Total of 35 students, how many more girls than boys? Answered by Penny Nom.
	An antiderivative problem		2009-08-13
		From Indrajit: ∫4e^x + 6e^-x/(9e^x + 4e^-x)dx = Ax + Bloge(9e2x - 4) + C then A=?......B=?.....C=? plz solve it...."^" stands for "to the power of".... Answered by Harley Weston.
	root 2 is irrational		2009-07-31
		From prateet: prove that root2 is an irrational number. Answered by Robert Dawson.
	The integral of x^x		2009-06-18
		From ANGIKAR: what would be the integration of (X^Xdx)? give answer in details. Answered by Robert Dawson and Harley Weston.
	Number & Operation Puzzle		2009-06-12
		From Francine: How can I get the number 26 using 1,2,3,4,&5 and using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Each operator and digit must be used exactly once. My son presented me this question and I can't determine if it's even possible. Answered by Janice Cotcher.
	Properties of Inequality		2009-06-05
		From Nazrul: We know that if a>b then (1/a)<(1/b) But why 5> -2 implies (1/5)>(1/-2) . Thank you in advance for your help. Answered by Robert J. Dawson.
	Equivalent fractions		2009-05-22
		From Jocelyn: give two other ratios that are equal to each example: 6/9 Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio 3 to 4 to 5		2009-05-19
		From Josey: The perimeter of a right triangle is 42 inches. If the lengths of the sides of the triangle are in the ratio 3 to 4 to 5, what are their lengths in inches? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Hens and roosters		2009-05-16
		From Rogerson: In a certain poultry farm, the ratio of the number of hens to roosters is 3:5. If 15 new roosters are added, a third of the farm will be compose of hens. Find the original number of chickens. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	A geometric progression		2009-05-16
		From sweta: find the ratio of GP if the first term is 1 and the sum of third and fifth term is 90. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The integral of a to power x squared		2009-04-28
		From JIM: WHEN I ATTENDED U.OF T. (TORONTO ) MANY YEARS AGO WE WERE TOLD THE FOLLOWING INTEGRAL COULD NOT BE SOLVED : a to power x squared . is this still true ? CURIOUS , JIM Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Two similar rectangles		2009-04-19
		From Alyssa: The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar rectangles is 3:5. the small rectangle has an area of 36 square centimeters. What is the are of the large rectangle? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The integral of the square root of the sine function		2009-04-07
		From Indrajit: how to integrate this derivative??? ∫√sinx Answered by Harley Weston.
	Depth to height ratio		2009-03-26
		From Janet: Is there a formula to determine how deep something (a cabinet) should be based on how tall it is? Answered by Robert Dawson.
	A 1.5:1 rectangle		2009-03-23
		From melody: I have an origami model that says to use a 1.5:1 rectangle. I don't understand how to calculate the size of paper I need to use. Surely there is a formula to calculate this ratio? Thanks for your help. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio of the volumes of two cylinders		2009-03-18
		From jdkaj: cylinder a has radius 1m and height 4m. cylinder b has radius 2m and height 4m. find the ratio of the volue of cylinder a to the volume of b Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio test		2009-03-06
		From Haley: Use the ratio test to determine whether the series in convergent or divergent. (2/5)+(4/10)+(8/15)+... Answered by Harley Weston.
	Augmented matrix: independent, dependent, or inconsistent?		2009-02-23
		From Anna: Perform row operations on the augmented matrix as far as necessary to determine whether the system is independent, dependent, or inconsistent. x + y + z = 11 x - y + 3z = 5 2x + 2y + 2z = 15 Answered by Harley Weston.
	The area between the x-axis and a curve		2009-02-18
		From Lauren: This is from a homework question I can't figure out. Let R be the region in the fourth quadrant enclosed by the x-axis and the curve y= x^2 - 2kx, where k > 0. If the area of the region R is 36 then what is the value of k? Answered by Robert Dawson.
	A goat in a square paddock		2009-02-10
		From lachlan: A farmer uses a rope to tether a goat to a pole at the corner of a square paddock. The length of one side of the square is 24m. a) If the length of the rope is 12m,what % of the paddock can the goat reach? is the answer 19.62 %? b) If the farmer wants the goat to be able to graze exactly half the area of the paddock, what length must the rope be? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A falling object		2009-02-01
		From Tamara: We drop an object from rest (i.e. its initial spped is zero. It is falling freely toward the ground. What will be its speed after 5 seconds of falling? Answered by Penny Nom.
	What will be its speed after 10s?		2009-02-01
		From Tamara: An object has an initial speed of 5 m/s and is accelerating with 2 m/s2 (m/s squared) acceleration. What will be its speed after 10s? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The Golden Ratio		2009-01-20
		From Vincent: hello, my name is Vince, I am wondering how the Golden ratio was used by early mathematicians. What formula did they use to find it? open for anything... thank You! Answered by Robert Dawson.
	The integral of f(x)dx and the integral of f(x-4)dx		2009-01-02
		From Katie: Calculus: If the definite integral from -2 to 6 of f(x)dx=10 and the definite integral from 2 to 6 of f(x)dx=3, then the definite integral from 2 to 6 of f(x-4)dx= ? I don't understand how to solve definite integrals when the function has something more than just x inside the parenthesis such as f(4-x). Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Solution Concentration		2008-12-06
		From Manjola: I mixed 100 ml of 28% Ammonium nitrate, with 100 mL of 68% nitric acid. What is the concentration of the resulting solution? Thank you Answered by Janice Cotcher.
	Graphing Rational Functions		2008-12-05
		From Bahra: The question in my homework is: Find all vertical, horizontal, and slant asymptotes, x- and y-intercepts, and symetries, and then graph each function. Check your work with a graphing calculator. y=3/x+3 meanng: ( y= 3 over x+3) Answered by Janice Cotcher.
	Evaporation of waste water		2008-11-21
		From Alexandra: Engineers know that the amount of water lost due to evaporation is directly proportional to the surface area of the holding tanks and that the local climate causes water to evaporate at the rate of about gallon of water per hour for each square foot of water exposed to the air. About how many total gallons of waste water may enter the three tanks each day to maintain full capacity? I know that the answer is 50x10^3 but i don't know why. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A ratio to a decimal		2008-11-14
		From manny: Express 22 : 5 as a decimal. Round to the nearest hundredth Answered by Penny Nom.
	Antiderivative of 1/(x(1 - x))		2008-10-22
		From Matt: derivative of dx/(x(1-x)) From what I've seen I should break apart the equation as such derivative of dx/x - dx/(1-x) and then get the 2 corresponding log functions. If that is correct why does this factoring work, if that is incorrect what is the proper way to find the derivative. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Scaling a logo		2008-10-20
		From Carl: Hello! I hope that you can help me out here. I've been trying to figure this out for awhile now and can't come up with the answer logically. I am a graphic designer by trade and need to figure out how large my client's logo should be. The logo will need to be sized proportionally with the surface area of the page. The logo will always be sized at 1.2938(w) x .75(h) on a letter size page (8.5 x 11). My question is... When you increase the size of the page (not always proportionally sized - dimensionally) how do figure out the NEW size of the logo. I could have a page 20" x 40" or 30' x 4'... or ANY size really. I believe I have the new surface area of the logo but can't find the new dimensions. Answered by Harley Weston.
	The ratio of two chemicals		2008-10-20
		From Nathan: if there is a chemical mixture of 5:2 and the total amount of the entire solution is 1400 gallons, how many gallons make up the stronger side of the solution? I believe the answer is 1,000 but I figured it out in a non-traditional way so I wanted to understand the basic formula used to determine these types of questions. thank you Answered by Penny Nom.
	A ratio problem with cookies		2008-10-18
		From nadha: SAMANDHA,AMANDHA AND NICOLE sold some cookies in the ratio 3:4:7 how many more cookies did AMANDA and NICOLE sell than SAMANTHA if NICOLE had sold 91 cookies? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Using the augmented matrix		2008-10-17
		From Karlena: I am supposed to write the augmented matrix of the system and use the matrix method to solve the system. I must show my work algebraically x+y+2z=30 2x+3y+2z=53 x+2y+3z=47 Answered by Harley Weston.
	Integration		2008-10-17
		From hazela: integration of x sinx cosnx Answered by Harley Weston.
	Algebraic fractions		2008-10-06
		From Kayla: (x^2-9)/x times (x^3-4x)/(x^2+5x+6) Answered by Harley Weston.
	Three equal ratios		2008-09-26
		From Jodi: For the ratio given, find three equal ratios: 2 miles/8 minutes Answered by Penny Nom.
	Art and Integers		2008-09-17
		From pamela: how do artists use integers? Answered by Janice Cotcher.
	An associative binary operation		2008-09-08
		From Skye: Suppose that * is an associative binary operation on a set S. Show that the set H={a E S such that a*x=x*a for all x E S} is closed under *. (We think of H as consisting of all elements of S that commute with every element in S.) Thanks! Answered by Harley Weston.
	Is this operation associative?		2008-09-06
		From Francesca: Determine whether the binary operation * defined is commutative and whether * is associative * defined on Z by a*b = a-b\ I understand how to figure out if it's commutative, but I thought for a binary operation to be associative, it had to have at least three elements, so I don't know how to tell if this associative or not. Answered by Penny Nom and Victoria West.
	The lengths of the sides of a rectangle are in ratio 5:3		2008-08-29
		From todd: the lengths of the sides of a rectangle are in ratio 5:3 the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 cm find the length of each side Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	A water acid mixture		2008-08-19
		From Sulagna: A chemical solution is made by mixing an acid with water in the ratio 1:24. This solution is then taken and mixed with water in the ratio 1:3. How much acid would be there in 200ml of this final solution? Answered by Penny Nom.
	BEDMAS		2008-08-12
		From Rebecca: I have 3 questions. 1) I don't really understand BEDMAS.Im going in to the 6th grade and im kind of nervis about it.? 2)When you're doing BEDMAS what does the small 3 or 2 above the other numerals mean? 3)How would you answer this:5+2 x 9 - 9 x 12= ?? Answered by Janice Cotcher.
	Non-terminating, non-repeating decimals		2008-08-03
		From Peter: How do you take a random, non-terminating, non-repeating decimal into a fraction? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Integral of X^2		2008-07-28
		From Hemanshu: Integral of X^2 Answered by Janice Cotcher.
	Time with Non-Uniform Motion		2008-07-21
		From jenina: An unmarked police car, travelling a constant 95km/h, is passed by a speeder travelling 145km/h. precisely 1.00s after the speed passes, the policeman steps on the accelerator. If the police car’s acceleration is 2.00m/s², how much time elapses after the police car is passed until it overtakes the speeder (assumed moving at constant speed)? Answered by Janice Cotcher.
	Rational numbers		2008-07-16
		From hinal: list 12 rational numbers which lie between a) -1 and 0 b) -3 and -3 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Fish in a pond		2008-06-28
		From Peter: At the beginning of a study 24 fish are caught, tagged, and released back into a large pond containing fish. A few days later, 19 fish are caught from the pond and three of them have tags. Using this ratio, how many total fish would you expect to be living in the pond? The answer is 152. Why is that? Answered by Leeanne Boehm.
	Geometric sequences		2008-06-08
		From Rita: A geometric sequence is given. Find the common ratio and write out the first four terms. (1) {(-5)^n} (2) {(2^n)/(3^(n - 1)} Answered by Penny Nom.
	The volume of a solid		2008-06-04
		From Tom: The base of a certain solid is a circle of radius 2 while cross sections perpendicular to the base are isosceles triangles of height 1. What is the volume of the solid? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Throwing a ball on the moon		2008-05-21
		From leria: equation for motion of moon is h=2.67t^2 + vt + s equation for earth h=-16t + vt + s Suppose you are on an outpost on the moon and Jan is back on Earth. Both people toss a ball from a height of 96 feet with an initial velocity of 16 feet per second. How much longer will your ball stay in motion on the moon than Jan's on the earth? Math Central, I'm having a difficult time understanding which numbers to plug into the formula. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	The weight of a concrete column		2008-05-11
		From russell: a cylindrical form is filled with a slow curing concrete. The base of the form is 10 ft in radius, and height is 25 ft. while the concrete hardens, gravity causes the density to vary from a density of 90 lbs/ft^3 at the bottom to a density of 50 lb/ft^3 at the top. Assume that the density varies linearly from the top to the bottom, and compute the total weight of the resulting concrete column Answered by Harley Weston.
	How can the distance between two points be irrational?		2008-05-07
		From Dawn: Yesterday my advanced 7th grade pre-algebra students were finding the distance between two points on a coordinate grid using the distance formula. A student asked me how come we or math I guess is able to represent a finite distance with an irrational number. I found this to be a very interesting question. I and the 7 other math teachers on my staff had discussed this and we have a variety of thing to say to the kid, but nothing that amounts to an actual answer. The students have studied what it means for a number to be irrational, and they cannot understand how that can "measure" a line that obviously stops. Got any suggestions? Answered by Stephen La Rocque, Penny Nom, Claude Tardif and Victoria West.
	1/3-5/6=1/x, solve for x		2008-05-01
		From Lavada: 1/3-5/6=1/x How do I solve this problem. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratio of their perimeters to two regular hexagons		2008-04-29
		From td: Two regular hexagons have areas of 54 square root of 3 and 150 square root of 3, what is the ratio of their perimeters? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Adding rational functions		2008-04-29
		From Jonathon: 1/(x+3) + 1/(x^2+5x+6) = Answered by Penny Nom.
	A circle inscribed in a triangle		2008-04-26
		From Amar: I have been given a circle inscribed in a triangle and have been told to prove that the ratio of the perimeter of the triangle to the circumference of the circle is the same as the ratio of the area of the triangle to the area of the circle. How would this be done? Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Walter Whiteley.
	At what value of t is the maximum acceleration?		2008-04-25
		From Mary: Velocity of a function (which is the first derivative of its position) is defined over the interval 0 to 12 using the following piecewise function: v(t)=-1 from 0 to 4, v(t)=x-5 from (4 to 8 and v(t)=-x+11 from (8 to 12. At what value of t is the maximum acceleration? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Why does -2^2 = -4 when -2 * -2 = 4?		2008-04-22
		From blaine: Why does -2^2 = -4 when -2 * -2 = 4? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios and fractions		2008-04-20
		From Alissa: What is the formula for writing the ration of two numbers as a fraction? Answered by Leeanne Boehm.
	Simplify 5x^5/8 / 15x^2/12		2008-04-18
		From Kyler: 5x^5/8 / 15x^2/12 Divide the rational expressions. Simplify the results. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integrate 2x(x^2-1)^5 dx		2008-04-17
		From joey: pls help me to integrate 2x(x^2-1)^5 dx using the substitution u=x^2-1 Answered by Harley Weston.
	2500mL of Phosphoric acid		2008-04-09
		From Trina: If I have 2500mL of Phosphoric acid that has a fluoride concentration of 0.91% and need to increase it to 1.40% how much 49% HF do I need to add? Answered by Harley Weston.
	The integral of dx / (4x^2 - 25)^3/2		2008-04-01
		From Meghan: I have a question from the trigonometric substitution of my calculus course. integral of dx / (4x^2 - 25)^3/2 Answered by Harley Weston.
	Is this an irrational number?		2008-03-22
		From Tom: Is it possible to build an irrational number with numbers that are just 1's and 2's where only finitely many 2's appear? If so, how do we build it and how do we know it is irrational? Answered by Penny Nom.
	How would I graph: x - 2 divided by x^2 - 4?		2008-03-19
		From Sean: How would I graph: x - 2 divided by x^2 - 4 using a method in extreme values of functions or completing the square x - 2/ x^2-4 Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	A width-to-length ratio of 2 : 3		2008-03-11
		From Stephanie: The national flag of France has a width-to-length ratio of 2 : 3. What is the width of an 18-inch long French flag? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two points moving on a straight line		2008-03-06
		From laura: Particle A travels at constant speed of 1.0ms-1 in straight line, passing particle B, at which time particle B beings traveling with constant acceleration of 0.2ms-2 until reaching Particle A. What equations represent the displacement of particle A and particle B measure from the point they first pass? How long does it take for particle B to catch up with particle A? What is the speed of particle B when reaching particle A? What distance have both particles traveled from where they first pass to where they meet again? Calculate the displacement of both particle A and B at 2 second intervals between t=0s and t=12s? Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Penny Nom.
	Integrate (4+x^2) / (x (2+x)^2)		2008-02-25
		From Russell: integrate (4+x^2) / (x (2+x)^2) I really need to know the steps involved in doing this integral, I already have the answer through wolfram integrator but for some reason can not get to the answer given. Please help Answered by Harley Weston.
	cos(2x)=(cos x)^2- (sin x)^2		2008-02-25
		From azarnia: comment démontrer que : cos(2x)=(cos x)²_(sin x)² Answered by Maxime Fortier Bourque.
	10 - 3 + 2		2008-02-21
		From Amrit: what 10-3+2 is it 5 or 9 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two regions with equal area		2008-02-13
		From James: There is a line through the origin that divides the region bounded by the parabola y=3x-5x^2 and the x-axis into two regions with equal area. What is the slope of that line? Answered by Harley Weston.
	For the Canadian flag, the ratio of width to length is 1:2.		2008-02-12
		From Kelly: For the Canadian flag, the ratio of width to length is 1:2. What is the perimeter of a Canadian flag that is 12 ft. long? Are all Canadian flags similar shapes? Explain with a diagram. Answered by Penny Nom.
	How much tax does Zoe have to pay?		2008-02-11
		From Kelly: Rahsad pays $6.30 tax for a pair of shoes that is priced at $45. His friend Zoe purchases another pair of shoes on sale for $25 in the same store. How much tax does Zoe have to pay? Solve the problem in two ways. Show your work. What assumptions did you make? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Numbers and Operations		2008-02-02
		From Charlotte: On the TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) test, one of the categories is number operation. I would like to know what consist of number operation. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integration by parts		2008-01-30
		From seth: hi i really dont understand integr ation by parts. for example, the integral(t^2sintdt. i have u=t^2 and v'=sint also u'=t^/3 v=-cost for the formula i have uv-integralvu' dx this is all well and good but i cant get it right. Answered by Harley Weston.
	How far from the corner will the police catch the car?		2008-01-27
		From Joel: A car is going down the road at a speed of 90km/h in a 50km/h zone. As the car passes a corner, a police cruiser sitting there notices it. Five seconds later the cruiser begins accelerating at 5.0m/s squared. Assuming that he is able to maintain this acceleration, how far from the corner will the police catch the car? How fast will the cruiser be going? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	How do I convert mcg to ml?		2008-01-27
		From David: How do I convert mcg to ml? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	The integral of Sqrt(sin x)		2008-01-24
		From tariq: find integration Sqrt(sinx) dx , from x=bi/4 to 3bi/4 Answered by Harley Weston.
	An integral		2008-01-24
		From Meghan: Evaluate the indefinite integral of (x^3 +1)^(1/3) * x^5 * dx. Answered by Brennan Yaremko.
	Integration		2008-01-23
		From Russell: how to integrate 1/x ln^2 [x] dx Answered by Harley Weston.
	Simplify 63:77		2007-12-12
		From Selah: Simplify 63:77 Answered by Penny Nom.
	The rational root theorem		2007-12-09
		From Josh: Prove the rational root theorem (where, in a polynomial equation, all factors of the constant divided by all factors of the leading coefficient are possible rational roots of the equation). Answered by Penny Nom.
	What would be the cost of a 10 in * 15 in canvas?		2007-12-01
		From Jasmine: a 40in *60 in canvas is sold for $60.00 if the price is determined by the cost of the material what would be the cost of a 10 in * 15 in canvas Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	The scale of a picture		2007-11-30
		From Sylvia: 1. A artist draws a picture of a house with a rose brush in front. In his picture the rose brush is 1.5 cm high and the house is 7.5 cm high. In reality the rose brush is 0.75 m high. How tall is the house in reality (in meters)? Explain 2. There are six short pieces of link chain. Each having four links. It takes 10 sec to cut a link and 25 sec to weld it back together. What is the shortest possible time to make the longest chain? Explain Answered by Penny Nom.
	An augmented matrix		2007-11-29
		From Beth: I am having troubles fiinding this augnmented matrix. I know how to do it but everytime i do it it get a different answer and its not the right answer. Could you help me to make sure I do it right? Here is the problem: 4x - 3y = 5 2x +9y = 6 Answered by Harley Weston.
	(32-2 x 5) divided by 2 + 8		2007-11-28
		From Kim: Solve (32-2 x 5) divided by 2 + 8 Answered by Leeanne Boehm.
	Two integrals		2007-11-09
		From Akilan: how to integrate these (tan x)^6(sec x)^4 and sinh(x)(cosh(x))^2. Please send me how to do this question. Having exams on Monday. Please help. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Ratios		2007-11-07
		From Barbara: There 100 cars in lot A and 20 in lot B, after the attendant moved 20 cars from lot A into lot B. what was the ratio number of cars in A to the number of cars in lot B? Answered by Penny Nom.
	What is a rational number between -5.9 and -6?		2007-11-06
		From cathy: What is the rational number between -5.9 and -6? Answered by Penny Nom.
	An irrational number		2007-10-29
		From Clara: Find an irrational number between 0.53 (with 53 as repeating) and 0.54 (with 54 repeating) I changed each to 53/99 and 54/99 with 1/99 being the difference. Please help me. Answered by Stephen La Rocque, Penny Nom and Harley Weston.
	Constantly accelerated motion		2007-10-29
		From Priyanka: A, B and C are three points lying in that order on a straight line. A body is projected from B towards A with speed 3 m/s. The body experiences an acceleration of 1 m/s^2 towards C. If BC =20 m, find the time taken to reach C and the distance travelled by the body from the moment of projection until it reaches C. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Order of operations		2007-10-17
		From Devon: What function precedes the other? ie; 18 - 4 x2 = Answered by Penny Nom.
	15 divided by 5a		2007-10-12
		From Susan: Is "5a" considered an expression to be solved first, or do you simply go in PEMDAS order with the 15 divided by 5 in the following problem: Evaluate when a = 2 15 divided by 5a Answered by Penny Nom.
	Simplifying algebraic expressions		2007-10-09
		From Sakeena: (2^2*3)^x+1/2^2x*3x Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Simplifying rational expressions		2007-10-09
		From Bama: x(x-2)+1 divided by x^2-3x+2 Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Subtracting rational expressions		2007-10-09
		From Pamela: Subtract: 6p – w __ 4c + p w – 4 w – 4 Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Solving arithmetic problems in the right order (BEDMAS)		2007-10-05
		From Kim: 3+4x2-(10 divided by 5)= what? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Gas and oil at a 50:1 ratio		2007-10-03
		From Cindy: How much gas and oil do you put in a 1.7 litre jug at a 50:1 ratio? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Irrational functions		2007-10-01
		From alicia: i have a question about irrationals functions. i have been using them quite some time now, but i wonder where they can be found in daily life? i hope you can help me, Answered by Harley Weston.
	A fraction that cannot be simplified		2007-09-17
		From Kevin: Make a fraction that cannot be simplified and has 24 as its denominator? Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Chris Langdon.
	The ratio of arm span to height		2007-09-17
		From Chandler: I am doing ratios and I was wondering if... well let me explain first. I have data on the arm span and heights of 10 students including myself now i have my measurements of me are 66inches arm span. and 66 inches height. my second piece of data is 71 inches arm span and 67 inches height now my ratio is 71:67 right? i thought i would need to simplify. but i cant really simplify this ratio and these numbers. what do I do? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Fractions, ratios and percentages all mixed together		2007-08-29
		From Charon: Example: x : 1/4% :: 9 3/5 : 1/200 Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	The irrationality of PI		2007-08-07
		From Matthew: I have what I like to think of as a rather interesting question that I can't explain confidently for the life of me. If we take a circle with a radius of 1 and we calculate the circumference, we can use 2 pi R. Doing this calculation results in a circumference of 6.28318530717~ which goes on forever. However, if you were to take a that same circle in the real world, say with radius 1cm and wrap a string around it, and then measure the string, you don't get 6.28~, you get something like 6.2, a much more finite distance. The length of the string is not an irrational number, like the math claims it to be. Answered by Claude Tardiff and Stephen La Rocque.
	A binary operation		2007-07-31
		From sofia: Prove that if * is associative and commutative binary operation on a set S, then (a*b)*(c*d) = [(d*c)*a]*b for all a,b,c,d element in S. Assume the associative Law only for triples as in the definition that is, assume only (x*y)*z = x*(y*z) for all x,y,z element in S. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Binary operations		2007-07-30
		From jim: prove or disprove: Every binary operation on a set consisting of a single element is both commutative and associative. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Three pipes of varying diameters		2007-06-29
		From JYOTI: three pipes of varying diameters can fill the vessels of 1,2,and 3 L in 4,18,and 48 min respectively. what is the ratio of their diameters?(assume that speed of the flow is same in all the cases) Answered by Sue Dunham.
	Using Heron's Formula to help maximize the area of a triangle		2007-06-27
		From Claire: Given one side of a triangle is 4 cm and the ratio 1:3 for the other 2 sides. What is the largest area of the triangle? Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Harley Weston.
	Simplifying a quartic rational expression using long division		2007-06-14
		From Megan: x+2/12x^4+17x^3+0x^2+8x-40= Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Penny Nom.
	Circumscribing a golden cuboid with a sphere: surface areas		2007-06-14
		From Ainslie: A golden cuboid is defined as a rectangular prism whose length, width and height are in the ratio of phi : 1 : 1/phi. Prove that the ratio of the Surface Areas of the golden cuboid to that of the sphere that circumscribes it is Phi : Pi. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Rational polynomial expressions		2007-06-09
		From a student: I have a question that continues to lead me to the answer x/(x - 1) but according to my math book, the answer should be 1/(x - 1). Who is right? Who is wrong? Here is the question: (x^2 - 6x - 27)/(x^2 - 11x + 18) DIVIDED by (x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x)/(x^2 - 2x) Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Repeating decimals and rational numbers		2007-05-31
		From lil: Why are repeating decimals considered rational numbers? Answered by Penny Nom and Gabriel Potter.
	The limit of a rational function		2007-05-28
		From Imad:      3 _______ 3 _______ lim \/ 1 + x -    \/ 1 - x x->0 ---- ----------------------------               x Answered by Penny Nom.
	Positive rational numbers		2007-05-22
		From Rebecca: What is the definition of positive rationals/positive rational numbers? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Simplifying a rational expression		2007-04-29
		From Tamika: X^2 + 10X + 24 ______________ X + 6 SIMPLIFY EACH RATIONAL EXPRESSION (IF YOU CAN'T SIMPLIFY IT, WRITE ALREADY SIMPLIFIED) Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Producing chocolate bars		2007-04-26
		From anne: If you have to produce an average of 114 bars of chocolate over 7.5 hours how many do you have to produce over 9.5 hours. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The speed at which the conveyor moves		2007-04-17
		From Sheila: I am trying to figure out the speed (ft/min) of a conveyor. It has a 1HP, 1200 RPM motor with a reducer that has a ratio of 60:1. My reducer sprocket pitch diameter is 7.027 and my drive sprocket pitch diameter is 11.474. How do I use this information to find the speed at which the conveyor moves? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Lowest terms		2007-04-17
		From Dawn: For some reason, I have a hard time with Ratio and/or rate problems. My problem is as follow: Write each rate or ratio as a fraction in lowest terms. 6 days to 39 hours Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Write each rate or ratio as a fraction in lowest terms		2007-04-17
		From Dawn: Write each rate or ratio as a fraction in lowest terms. $59.00 for 231 minutes Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	The second derivative		2007-04-14
		From Gerry: In mathematical context,what do you understand by the term "Second Derivative" Answered by Penny Nom.
	The sum of two rational numbers		2007-04-04
		From Fathia: Hi, Could please help me with this question? Prove that if a and b are rational numbers then a + b is a rational number. Thank you, Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions		2007-03-21
		From Pricilla: Pricilla I do not know how to do this problem. Don't know where to start. [(5)/(2x-8)]+[(3x^2+15)/(x^3-4x^2+5x-20)] Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	How long does she have to get out of the way?		2007-02-23
		From Sharon: How do I solve this? The height h (in feet) of an object that is dropped from the height of s feet is given by the formula h = s - 16t^2 , where t is the time the object has been falling. A 6 foot tall woman on a sidewalk looks directly overhead and sees a window washer drop a bottle from the 6 story. How long does she have to get out of the way? Round to the nearest tenth. (A story is 12 feet.) Answered by Penny Nom.
	The size of a TV screen		2007-02-22
		From katie: The ratio of height to width for a tv screen is 9 to 16. How high is a screen that is 30 in. wide? I don't know how to work this, we have to show our work. Answered by Gabriel Potter and Penny Nom.
	Acceleration		2007-02-20
		From thomas: Don't know if this service still exists. ACCELERATION CALCULATION initial vel 0km/hr final vel 24km/hr time 3s Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Grams/milliliters		2007-02-19
		From Keshia: If there are 27 grams of sugar in 240 mililiters, How many grams are in 100 mililiters? I have been trying to figure this question out for about an hour and I cannot seem to get it. Thank you for your help. Answered by Chris Fisher and Haley Ess.
	A person jumps from the roof of a house		2007-02-13
		From Jessie: A person jumps from the roof of a house 3.9m high. When he strikes the ground below, he bends his knees so that the torso decelerates over an approximate distance of 0.70m. If the mass of his torso (excluding legs) is 42kg, find a) his velocity just before his feet strike the ground , and b) the average force exerted on his torso by his legs during deceleration. Please provide calculations and answers for comparison. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Integration		2007-02-02
		From Jenna: How do I integrate ( ln(x) ) / ( x^2 ) ? Answered by Penny Nom and Claude Tardif.
	Freefalling objects		2007-01-25
		From Patricia: How long will it take a stone dropped from atop a 1000-meter tall building to reach the ground? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Is -2^2 = -4 or 4?		2007-01-23
		From Joan: Is -2 squared, when written without parentheses around the -2, -4 or could this correctly be solved by squaring -2 (-2 x -2) for an answer of 4? Or, to correctly get an answer of 4, would the problem have to read (-2) squared? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Ratios		2007-01-22
		From Evan: David's company has 300 employees. The ratio of men to women is 4 : 6 . After hiring 60 new people with a 4 : 1 men to women ratio, what is men to women ratio in David's company now? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Answer to skill testing question		2007-01-18
		From Mike: This question was on a ballot. Is the right answer 36 or 1? 5+2-1X6= Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	how do i find ratio of 1,000mm to 5m		2007-01-18
		From Harry: how do i find ratio of 1,000mm to 5m Answered by Paul Betts.
	Two consecutive angles of a parallelogram		2007-01-17
		From Veronica: The measures of two consecutive angles of a parallelogram are in the ratio 9:11. Find the measure of each angle. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The volume of a frustum of a pyramid		2007-01-17
		From Sam: Find the volume of a frustum of a pyramid with square base of side b, square top of side a, and height h. Answered by Penny Nom.
	How much lemon oil do you need to make 10.15L of polish?		2007-01-16
		From Sajad: to make an environmentally safe furniture polish, you can combine lemon oil and mineral oil in the ratio 3:200, by volume. How much lemon oil do you need to make 10.15L of polish? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Throwing a stone downwards		2007-01-12
		From Momo: a stone is thrown vertically downward with an initial speed of 14m/s from a height of 65 m above the ground. A) how far does the stone travel in the first 2.0 s? B) what is the stone velocity just before it hits the ground? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Integrate x^8 (x^8 + 2)^2 ((x^8 + 2)^3 + 1)^4		2007-01-09
		From James: How do you integrate x^8 (x^8 + 2)^2 ((x^8 + 2)^3 + 1)^4 Answered by Penny Nom.
	13.78g /11.3mL		2007-01-05
		From Judd: 13.78g /11.3mL Answered by Penny Nom.
	Prove that square root of 3 is irrational.		2006-12-21
		From Humera: Prove that square root of 3 is irrational. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Equal ratios		2006-12-13
		From Velkis: 5:18=20:? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Fill in the signs		2006-12-07
		From Ujwala: 4$4$4$4=20 Fill in the signs in the place of dollor symbol. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Ratios		2006-11-20
		From Debbie: Business mileage:7,200 Private Mileage 10,800 What is the ratio of his business mileage to his private mileage Answered by Penny Nom.
	Composition of functions		2006-11-19
		From RJ: Let f0(x) = 2/2-x and fn+1 = f0 o fn for n greater than or equal to 0. Find a formula for fn and prove it by mathematical induction. Recall that o represents function composition. i.e., (f o g)(x) = f(g(x)). Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Scale factors and ratios		2006-11-19
		From Maggie: I have a BIG math test coming up, and it's about scale factors and ratios, but i don't understand them at all. How can you tell the difference between scale factors and ratios? and How are they used in the everyday world? Answered by Penny Nom.
	What percent of the people oppose putting in curbs?		2006-11-17
		From Dee-Dee: The ratio of people who support putting in curbs to those who oppose it is 2 to 5. what percent of the people oppose putting in curbs? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Find the distance function s(t) given the acceleration function a(t)		2006-11-16
		From David: Find the distance function s(t) of the acceleration function: a(t)= sin(0.1t)/ cos^3(0.1t) Answered by Penny Nom.
	The name of an equation		2006-11-13
		From Lee: I am struggling to find the name of the following equation. I remember watching a TV programme introduced by Arthur C Clarke. The programme focused on an equation that gave a wonderful pattern that went on into infinity. Two maths professors discussed this equation.It was described as 'Gods equation' as it was compared to the shape of trees and other shapes in nature. It was named after the inventor/discoverer. If you have any ideas i would be most grateful. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios, proportions and medicine		2006-10-25
		From Steven: I don't understand why we need to learn about ratios and proportions because i want to become a doctor and i don't know if i'll ever use this type of math. Answered by Penny Nom, Claude Tardif and Walter Whiteley.
	Stairs for the front of a new community center		2006-10-24
		From Tia: Plans for a set of stairs for the front of a new community center use the ratio of rise to run of 2 units to 5 units. Are these stairs within carpenters guidelines,which state that the ratio of rise to run should be between 0.45 and 0.60 Answered by Penny Nom.
	(2324/4)-525+214		2006-10-15
		From Sherin: (2324/4)-525+214 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two gears		2006-10-12
		From A student: gear a on the left has 18 teeth and gear b on the left has 8 teeth. suppose gear b makes one complete rotation in the counterclockwise direction. give the angle of rotation and direction for the rotation of gear a. Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Penny Nom.
	BEDMAS		2006-09-24
		From Partick: if you have a question like this -(4)-(-4)+(-4)+4 how do you solve it step by step Answered by Penny Nom.
	Help me prove that the square root of 6 is irrational		2006-09-23
		From Sylvia: Could you please help me prove that the square root of 6 is irrational ? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	what is 8+(-2)(-5)/4-(-1)-4(-2+3)		2006-09-08
		From Jordan: what is 8+(-2)(-5)/4-(-1)-4(-2+3) Answered by Paul Betts.
	16X27+32÷4-26		2006-08-20
		From Amanda: The question was 16X27+32÷4-26. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	An Integral		2006-07-30
		From Aniket: I am Aniket studing in 12 th standard At Mumbai I have following integration problem please give me a solution integral of 1/under root of (5x2 - 2x) dx Answered by Penny Nom.
	I want to calibrate a glucose meter		2006-07-27
		From John: If I have 3 glucose control solutions having: Low - 50 mg/dl Normal - 100 mg/dl High - 330 mg/dl I want to calibrate a glucose meter but I need more than these 3 data points. How can I mix these up to get different concentrations in between 50 and 100, 100 and 330. I would like to mix up different concentrations and put them in test tubes or whatever to do some calibration work. Like 70 mg/dl, 90 mg/dl, etc. More data points should be in between say 50 and 100 since this is normal, 90 mg/dl is considered close to normal. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Order of operations		2006-06-29
		From Jaden: (1) A triangle has vertices at (-3,-3) (7,-3) and (-2,5). What is the area of the triangle? Is there a way of doing this so that you dont have to graph it? If the x axis is horizontal can i say it is the base and the y-axis is horizontal meaning the height. Would I be able to do this...-3 to 7-->9 spaces, -3 to 5-->7 spaces-----9(7)63/2=31.5 (2) A cube has a surface area of 54 square centimeters. What is the volume of the cube in cubic centimeters? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Order of Operations		2006-06-29
		From Marcy: I have been having problems with this skill testing question. I know the rules of operation but I don't understand why they would put it in brackets. Can you help me. I have two answers but I would like to know which one is right. Im having a disagreement with a friend over this matter. Thank you so much [ (20 + 82 - 6) ÷ 16 ] x 14 Answered by Steve La Rocque and Paul Betts.
	The interior angles of a right triangle		2006-05-20
		From Greg: I am wondering if there is a way to figure out the interior angles of a right triangle if we know ONLY the side lengths, and the trick is, we CANNOT use arctangent! Answered by Leeanne Boehm and Penny Nom.
	Ordre des opérations		2006-04-07
		From Chantal: 1435/5x2-364= j'aimerais savoir la reponse et que veux dire la barre / Answered by Claude Tardif.
	BEDMAS		2006-03-21
		From Andie: It's been a long time since I've used bedmas. I'm still confused as to what the answer to this question would be. 30 - (2 x 9) + (15/3)= Answered by Penny Nom.
	An equilateral triangle and a regular hexagon		2006-02-28
		From Trevor: An equilateral triangle and a regular hexagon have equal length perimeters. What is the ratio of their areas? Answered by Penny Nom and Stephen La Rocque.
	Equal fractions		2006-02-10
		From Dylan: write three equal ratios 3/4 _________________________ Answered by Penny Nom.
	BEDMAS		2006-01-31
		From Janielle: What Do All the Letters In BEDMAS Stand for? Answered by Penny.
	What is the ratio of 3 cups to 3 quarts?		2006-01-25
		From Virjeannia: What is the ratio of 3 cups to 3 quarts? Answered by RoverDaddy.
	The circumference of a larger circle is twice the circumference of a smaller circle.		2006-01-20
		From Amanda: The circumference of a larger circle is twice the circumference of a smaller circle. What is the ratio of the radius of the smaller circle to the diameter of the larger circle? Answered by Penny Nom.
	BEDMAS		2005-11-24
		From Judy: My name is Judy and I am a grade 6 teacher. We have just started our lessons on the order of operations and my students have asked me why we have BEDMAS and what is the logic to it. Is there a reason that that we do math in this particular order? Who invented this rule or how was it decided on and when? Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Rational expressions		2005-11-15
		From Zach: I can solve easy problems such as (x/2)+3=2+(3x/4). That is easy because the Lowest Common Denominator is 4. But what really gets me stuck is a problem like this one. (6/x-2) = ( 21/(x-2)(x+2) )+ 1. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Velocity and acceleration		2005-10-27
		From Candace: When taking the integral of the position function, you get the velocity function, and the same for velocity to acceleration. So when you do each of these, you get a function. But when you integrate on a graph, you get an area under a curve. The area is un units squared- where do the units go when you make it an equation? How can a function be an area? Answered by Harley Weston.
	2x/x^2-9 - 6/x^2+x-12		2005-09-27
		From Emily Ann: 2x/x2-9 - 6/x2+x-12 Answered by Penny Nom.
	A rational arithmetic expression		2005-09-14
		From Vijay: How to simplify following Grade 9 math problem: (4/-9) X (-21/-32) X (-3/14) Answered by Penny Nom.
	BEDMAS		2005-09-01
		From A student: I am a student and am wondering about the answer to this question. 56/2(31) is the answer 7? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Converting rational numbers		2005-08-07
		From Joe: I am helping my son with his converting rational numbers in the form of A/B where A and B are integers and B not equal to zero I think I am doing this right but I am not sure so below are the problems and our answers are beside them, please let me know if these answerers are correct Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric sequence		2005-06-21
		From A student: The first three terms of a geometric series are 3(q+5), 3(q+3), (q+7) respectively. Calulate the value of q. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Jobs relating to the topics of ratios and proportions		2005-05-17
		From Alexa: What are some jobs relating to the topics of ratios and proportions other than architects and map makers? Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	The limit as x approaches 3 of (sqrt(x+1)-2)/(x-3)		2005-04-14
		From Abraham: What is the limit as x approaches 3 of (sqrt(x+1)-2)/(x-3) Answered by Penny.
	Rational functions		2005-04-05
		From Nicole: My name is Nicole and I am a teacher at Weyburn Comprehensive School. I am currently teaching both Math B30 and Calculus 30 at the school and I have a question about rational functions. I know that if a rational function (by definition) has common factors in the numerator and the denominator then it is not a rational function (math b30) however in calculus this common factor creates a hole in our graph. Can you explain to me why a common factor or constant does not give us a rational function? Answered by Penny Nom and Leeanne Boehm.
	The integral of tan^4x		2005-03-31
		From Nicole: college student. need help with tough integral. the integral of 2tan4xdx Answered by Penny Nom.
	The ratios of Business, Accounting and Engineering majors are: 7:8:10.		2005-03-11
		From John: There are 500 students in a collage class. The ratios of Business, Accounting and Engineering majors are: 7:8:10. How many Engineering majors are there in the class? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Strategies for teaching operations with positive and negative decimal numbers		2005-02-02
		From Erin: I am wondering if you can suggest any strategies for teaching operations with positive and negative decimal numbers that do not rely on rules that must be memorized? Answered by Diane Hanson.
	Approximating an integral		2005-01-27
		From A student: i used excel to find the area under a graph instead of integrating the function the analytical way. These are the different answers i got with different width of the x-values, the smaller the x-increment gets the more precise the area is when compared to the answer obtained the numerical way. I have trouble seeing why the answers i get is getting bigger and bigger and not smaller can someone plz explain? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The golden ratio		2004-12-31
		From Cristina: let x represent the longer segment. to find the golden ratio, write a proportion such that the longer of the two segments is the geometric mean between the shorter segment and the entire segment.Use the quadratic Formula to solve the proportion for X. Find the value in both radical and decimal form. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A regular hexagon is inscribed in a circle.		2004-12-08
		From Abraham: A regular hexagon is inscribed in a circle. What is the ratio of the length of a side of the hexagon to the minor arc that it intercepts? (1) pi/6 (2) 3/6 (3) 3/pi (This is the correct answer.) (4) 6/pi I found the length of the minor arc to be (pi)(r)/3 by doing a sixth of the circumference(2pi r).But I can't find the length of the radius to finish off the problem. If I knew the radius I would then plug it into the above and then use the radius again to be the length of the side because the triangle(one of the six of a hexagon) is equilateral. But can you show me how to get the radius to be 3? Thank you so much. Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Order of operations		2004-11-10
		From Andrew: I'm trying to solve this question, and I can't seem to remember the rules back from my high school days. (40 x 8 ) / 2 + 55 - 15 = Can you help me with the answer? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Bedmas		2004-11-09
		From Fariha: i have a single line question and am not sure of the method it would be appreciated if u could send me a method and a solution Q : 1 + 9 / 2 + 5 * 1000 would this be solved by BEDMAS? if not, why? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Bedmas		2004-10-30
		From Gina: I am just curious whether Bedmas would be used in the following question as it is not in the typical Bedmas format. Multiply 12 x 24 Add 26 Divide by 2 Subtract 7 Would we go about doing it in the sequence it is given or in Bedmas ? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios and rates		2004-10-27
		From Kenneth: What is the difference between a ratio and a rate? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Accelerating to the speed of light		2004-09-30
		From Lars: How long time would it take to accelerate up to the speed of light with an acceleration speed similar to 0-100 seconds in 5 seconds? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rational expressions		2004-09-24
		From A student: In general, I understand rational expressions except when it comes to solving problems such as: x+y/2x-y - 2x/y-2x or m-4/3m-4 + 3m+2/4-3m I am confounded by the issue of having to find a common denominator. For example, if I tried to solve these problems by multiplying both denominators they would still be uncommon. Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Order of operations		2004-09-04
		From Leanne: 6 + 3 - 2 x 3 = Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Combined operations		2004-08-26
		From Louise: Question 2 1/4 x 1/8 / 1 3/4 x 12 4/9 x 3 = Answered by Penny Nom.
	50/5x - y		2004-08-22
		From Rick: Niece has a question that was marked wrong but we are unable to determine how the teacher calculated and arrived at the answer? The problem was as follows: 50 / 5x - y = x=5 y=1 Answered by Harley Weston and Leeanne Boehm.
	Integrating e^sin(x)		2004-08-04
		From A student: I need to know that how to solve the integral " e^sin x", Answered by Harley Weston.
	An equation with rational terms		2004-06-17
		From Louise: simplify the expression (a2+n2)/2n = a2 + (a2-n2)/2n Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rational expressions		2004-04-06
		From Shivani: I am in 11th grade Honors Algebra II. We are currently learning about adding and subtracting rational expressions. I looked at the other questions that were similar to that of mine, but they weren't quite answering my question. I have been working on many problems to practice and see if I can come up with the correct answer, but I can't, I got like 2 out of every 7 right on my school homework. I get the easy ones, where when you have to find the LCD, it's just the other denominator. But, on others you have to really think about it. Those are hard. Here are some of the problems that I cannot get at all: (x2 - 3x + 1)/(x2 - 4) - (x2 + 2x +4)/(2 - x) - (x - 4) /(x - 2) The correct answer is: (x3 + 4x2 + 7x + 17)/(x2 - 4) Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios		2004-04-05
		From Tim: The ratio of W to H was 7 to 9. The ratio of H to I was 9 to 5. If the sum of the W and H exceeded twice the number of I by 12, how many were W, how were H and how many were I? Answered by Penny Nom.
	(3x50)+20/5=?		2004-04-03
		From A student: what is the answer to: (3x50)+20/5=? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratio and proportion		2004-04-02
		From Kenneth: The terms of a ratio in a proportion are often expressed as a is to b as c is to d. Example: 2/4 = 6/12 this proportion represents that 2 is to 4 as 6 is to 12. What does the "a is to b as c is to d" really represent or indicate in ratios? Answered by Claude Tardif.
	BEDMAS		2004-03-20
		From Brad: I am in grade 7. My teacher tells me brackets always first, well i know that but, 5 (-4) x 2 Does the (-4) count as a bracket or is it just telling you not to minus 4 from 5 but to multiply 5 x -4 ? Am i correct? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Some ratio problems		2004-03-13
		From Hossen: 1) After James spent 2/5 of his pocket money on magazines, and 1/4 of his pocket money at a football match, he had £1.75 left. How much pcket money did he have in the beginning? 2) A joint of Lamb costs £5.95 per/kg. The price per kilogram is reduced. A joint weighing 1.2kg is reduced by 50p. A) What is the reduced price per kilogram? c Answered by Penny Nom.
	Order of operations		2004-01-28
		From John: I am trying to find out any information concerning the development of the order of operations. for example, when (why/how) did it become the case that 2 + 3 x 5 =17, rather than 25. any insight is appreciated. Thank you. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Polynomials		2004-01-25
		From Bruce: A polynomial is defined as Polynomial functions are functions that have this form: f(x) = anxn + an-1xn-1 + ... + a1x + a0 The value of n must be an nonnegative integer. That is, it must be whole number; it is equal to zero or a positive integer. The coefficients, as they are called, are an, an-1, ..., a1, a0. These are real numbers. Questions: why must n be positive? what are some historical facts about the evolution of the definition? Answered by Harley Weston.
	g on Mars		2004-01-22
		From RC: To measure the acceleration on Mars an object is dropped from a height of 160m. It takes 10s for this object to hit the ground. What is the value for g on Mars?g Answered by Penny Nom.
	BEDMAS		2004-01-21
		From Jessica and her mom: my mom and I were wondering 2 things. 1. what is the reason for having bedmas. 2. 5+5-4+[6x3-(6+1-3x2) -5+9] Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios and proportions		2003-12-31
		From Frank: I would like to know how you use 'ratios and proportions' in everyday life. Answered by Penny Nom.
	AB/AP=AP/PB		2003-11-20
		From James: My name is James McBride. I'm having a difficult time with a pre calculus problem, which goes as follows: "show that AB/AP=AP/PB is equal to (1+5^1/2)/2 (one plus the sqaure root of five with the sum divided by two. I can't do the square root sign, sorry.) I have tried to solve for PB in terms of the other varialbles and then work the quadratic equation. THAT DOES NOT WORK!!!! I am befuddled. Please help me. I am a student of secondary level. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Equal ratios		2003-11-07
		From A student: In the ratio 3:8=17__, can__be a whole number? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The golden ratio		2003-09-23
		From Phillip: The Golden Section can be made from an equilatereral triangle inscribed within a circle. The Golden Section is achieved by joining the mid points of two arms of the triangle to the circumference. I can prove this by erecting a perpendicular to the line outside the circle, but am interested to see how it can be proved from within the circle. Answered by Chris Fisher.
	Order of operations		2003-09-07
		From Brian: It has to do with the 4 rules of operations, Parentheses first before operations outside/evaluate all exponential expressions/all multiplication and divisions/then all additions and subtractions. Who made these rules and when did they make them,,, I know its somewhat of an unorthadox question but I must know. I would really appreciate it. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A helicopter rises vertically		2003-09-02
		From Kate: A helicopter rises vertically and t seconds after leaving hte ground its velocity is given in feet per second by v(t) = 8t + 40 / (t+2)2 How far above the ground will the helicopter be after 3 seconds? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Odd powers of sine and cosine		2003-06-25
		From Antonio: Can you please tell me how to integrate a trig function involving sine and cosine? I know if the powers of both the sine and cosine are even and nonnegative, then I can make repeated use of the power-reducing formulas. But for the question I have on my hand, the powers of both sine and cosine are odd: ( sin3x + cos7x ) dx. Answered by Harley Weston.
	4-3(m+1)=(-38)		2003-06-25
		From Jamie: I have a problem, like most of your mailers, I do remember BEDMAS but maybe I'm missing the finer points! It's been a while, he goes 4-3(m+1)=(-38) Answered by Penny Nom.
	BEDMAS		2003-05-31
		From Kristie: (3x50)+20/5=? I know bedmas but i forget how to do it. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Subtracting rational expressions		2003-05-10
		From Simone: hi, i'm totally lost. i understand that you need to find a lowest common denominator to subtract two fractions (rational expressions) with different denominators. but what if the denominators are "x-1" and "x". is x the common denominator? if so what happens to the "-1"? do you know of any live online help i can get with the following: 3/(x-1) - (1-2x)/x i've looked through my notes and have no examples that quite match that i can follow to get through it. please help! Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integrating e^x sin(x)		2003-05-03
		From Lech: I am having trouble integrating the following expression by parts: ex sin(x) I used the integrator at http://www.integrals.com/ to find the solution, ? 1/2 ex cos(x) + 1/2 ex sin(x). This is easy to confirm by differentiation, however I am confounded as how to arrive at the answer. Answered by Penny Nom and Claude Tardif.
	38 minus 10 plus 12 divided by 4 times 16		2003-04-23
		From James: please help me work this math problem 38 minus 10 plus 12 divided by 4 times 16 Answered by Harley Weston.
	Excluded values		2003-02-22
		From Josh: Why do you think it is necessary to include the "excluded values" when you write your answers to rational expressions? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Order of operations		2003-02-16
		From A student: How is the order of operation used in everyday life other than in a math class or at school? Also .... Can you give me a list of all the mathematician that are still living that uses the order of operation? Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Order of operations		2003-02-15
		From Debbie: Question: 20-(9+4)x7=? Possible answer -71 or 49? Answered by Penny Nom.
	BEDMAS		2003-02-09
		From Stefanie: I do remember the rules of BEDMAS, but for some reason this question puzzles me. 6 X 9 - 3 + 44 I started with the Multiplication 54 - 3 + 44 But then I got stuck, do I proceed with adding the 44 and subtracting the 3 or figure out what -3 + 44 is, but then how would that work with 54? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rational expressions		2003-01-22
		From A student: // = the main fraction line 1.) a+1/a-1 + a-1/a+1 // a+1/a-1 - a-1/a+1 2.) 2/a(squared)-3a+2 + 2/a(squared)-a-2 // 2/a(squared)-1 + 2/ a(squared)+4a+3 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integration of 1/(2+cos(x))		2003-01-07
		From A student: integral from pi to 0 of dx/(2+cos x) i used the substitution t=tan(x/2) and i ended up with integral from +infinity to 0 of 2dt/(t2+3) which looks like an inverse tan function , and i ended up with sqr(27)/2 pi , which is not the same as my calculator's answer , so i suspct i am doing some thing wrong. can some one tell me where i am going wrong please. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two numbers have a ratio of 5:3		2003-01-01
		From Patricia: Two numbers have a ratio of 5:3. The larger number is 36 more than half the difference of the two numbers. What are the two numbers? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Augmented matrix		2002-12-31
		From Michelle: I am trying to augment a matrix so that i can find the values of the variables a, b, and c. For the life of me i can't find a solution to the matrix: 3 -5 2 ' 22 2 3 -1 ' -9 4 3 3 ' 1 I thank you for your help, Michelle Answered by Penny Nom.
	Gears and ratios		2002-11-17
		From Matt: if gear A has 12teeth and Gear B has 16teeth and gear C has 10teeth and gear A turns 40 times how many times will gear C turn Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rational expressions		2002-10-03
		From Ashley: 1/x(squared) + 5/xy Answered by Penny Nom.
	Number play		2002-09-24
		From Julie: Organize these numbers and the operations so that each equation is correct. Use each coice only once per equation. 36 18 12 6 - + ( ) / _________________________ = 22 _________________________ = 41 Answered by Claude Tardif.
	38-10+12divided by4multiplied by 16		2002-08-30
		From Brenda: my math question is as follows: 38-10+12divided by4multiplied by 16=? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Student to teacher ratio		2002-08-28
		From A student: central middle school has 2470 students and the ratio of students to teachers is 26:1 how many new teachers are needed to reduce this to 19:1? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Mixing gas and oil		2002-08-27
		From Sherry: how do I calculate the correct fuel ratio for a boat motor? 50:1 the oil containers only say how many ounces to add to 5 gallons of fuel to make a 50:1 ratio.(13 ounces to 5 gallons of fuel) I have a 20 gallon tank so what if I add 11.6 gallons of fuel, what formula would I apply to get the correct measurement of oil to add? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Order of operations		2002-07-18
		From Danna: I would like to know how to solve this type of problem; I already have the answer. Problem: 2 [5 (4 + 6) - 2] = 96 Also, what do you call this type of problem? Thanks a lot. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Integrating x^x		2002-06-18
		From Jeremy: I am a student at the University of Kansas and I am wondering if there is a general anti-derivative for x x (i.e. the integral of x x dx)? I've looked in a bunch of Table of Integrals and have found nothing (can you guys find it?), so I'm sort of wondering if this may be a research type question. Answered by Claude Tardif.
	A good rule of thumb when driving		2002-06-13
		From Lisa: A good rule of thumb when driving is that you should be about one car length away from the car in front of you for every 10 miles per hour that you are travelling. Suppose you follow this rule perfectly (so you are exactly the correct distance away). You are waiting at a stop light with your front bumper just touching the car in front of you. The light turns green and the car in front accelerates at a constant rate "r". Calculate how you should accelerate in order to follow the rule. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios and weights on Neptune		2002-06-03
		From Janice: The ratio of an object's weight on earth to it's weight on Neptune is 5:7. How much would a person who weighs 150 pounds on earth weigh on Neptune. Answered by Penny Nom.
	8/13*26/27		2002-05-01
		From Arias: 8/13*26/27= Answered by Penny Nom.
	An augmented matrix		2002-04-20
		From A student: Hi my math teacher asked us to solve an augmented matrix. I am in twelfth grade and need help. The book we are working on is college algebra. Here it is a+2b+c=0 2a+5b+4c=-1 a-b-9c=-5 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Arc length		2002-04-17
		From Vix: Find the point on the curve r(t)=(12sint)i-(12cost)j+5tk at a distance 13pi units along the curve from the point (0,-12,0) when t=0 in the direction opposite to the direction of increasing arc length. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Ratios		2002-04-17
		From A student: Medication is givin at 1cc. per 20 pounds of body weight. A dog weighs 16 pounds how many ccs. of medication does the dog get? Dr. Lee wants you to prepare 1000 ml. of a 10% dextrose solution in lactaed ringers for diuresis or a patient you have a 1 L bag of lactated ringers and 500 ml of 50% dextrose for injection. How would you prpare the solution? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two triangles		2002-04-03
		From Scott: Consider 2 triangles: Triangle PMB and Triangle PLA. Triangle PLA is contained within Triangle PMB. Side LA is parallel to Side MB. Point L is located on Side PM. Point A is located on Side PB. If the ratio PL:LM = 5, then what is PB:PA ?? Answered by harley Weston.
	Meg's biscuits		2002-03-29
		From Tami: Meg's biscuits recipe calls for 4 cups of flour for every 1.5 cups of milk. If Meg uses 6 cups of flour, how many cups of milk will she need? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The square root of 2		2002-03-05
		From Roger: Does two (2) have a square root or do the numbers just keep going? Are there any other numbers that behave like two when it comes to extracting the square root? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Fractions to decimals and percents		2001-12-31
		From A student: 2/5 , 4/8 , 4/10 , 3/5 , 6/8 , 7/7 (what is the decimal and percent for each) 1/5 , 1/10 , 1/8 , 1/1 (what is the decimal for each) 100 PERCENT, WHAT IS THE DECIMAL? The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 1:4. What percent of the class are girls? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The probability that the area of a triangle is smaller that 1/8		2001-12-21
		From Hoda: Given unit square pick two points on adjacent sides of the square , what is the probability that the area of the resulting triangle is smaller that 1/8? I tried to tackle the problem by first sketching a square with the four vertices at (0,0), (1,1), (0,1) and (1,1). The answer seems to be the area under the curve y=0.25/x between 1 and 0, but how can you integrate such a function when ln0 is undefined? any help would be highly appreciated. Answered by Andrei Volodin.
	Ratios and proportions		2001-11-26
		From Adam: I am doing a project where I come to this website and ask a math expert about a certain topic. My topic is ratios and proportions. Can you please tell me what your job is and how you use ratio's and proportions in your job. Can you also please explain what ratios and proportions are. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Ratios		2001-11-21
		From Mike: Simplify these ratios. 7 1/4 inches to 2 feet. $0.02 per $1.75 Answered by Peny Nom.
	Ratio and proportion		2001-10-10
		From Steve: Where would you use a proportion and/or a ratio in a real life job or problem. Answered by Leeanne Boehm and Walter Whiteley.
	1:5		2001-09-27
		From Sandy: A colleague and I have a disagreement about dilutions. I seem to remember that I was taught (although it was a long time ago) that a RATIO was written thusly: 1:5 , and read " one part to five parts", for a total of 6 parts. On the other hand, a fraction is written: 1/5 and is read" one part in five" for a total of 5 parts. My colleague says that the ratio reads "one part in five" and is essentially the same as a fraction. Which is right? Have I been doing dilutions wrong all this time? I teach Animal Nursing and need to know where I can find a consise answer to such questions for making up medicated fluids, etc. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Some irrational numbers		2001-07-03
		From Kellie: Is it possible to write pi as a fraction? Is it possible to write the square root of 2 as a fraction.. Explain why? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Area between curves		2001-06-13
		From Phil: question 1 find the area bound by the curves y = x2 + 2x + 3 and y = 2x + 4 question 2 Find the volume generated by rotating the curve x2 + y2 = 9 about the x-axis Answered by Harley Weston.
	SPRT		2001-05-24
		From A researcher: I have a medical-pharmaceutical study that says: SPRT (something to do with Secuential and Truncated). Do You know what it means S.P.R.T. and what it is? Answered by Ejaz Ahmed and Penny Nom.
	National consumption function		2001-05-09
		From Brian: If consumption is $11 billion when disposable income is 0 and the marginal propensity to consume is dC/dy = 1/(2y+4)1/2+0.3(in billions of dollars), find the national consumption function. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Dividing fractions		2001-05-09
		From Rina: I just wanted to ask if you could help me in math. See I'm having a test soon and its on Dividing Fractions and I just don't get it. My math teacher says that I'll be just fine but I failed my math quiz. I went to ask eric but they could help me so they told me to go to you. So here I am asking you if you could help me. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The average value of a continuous function		2001-05-08
		From Esther: The average value of a continuous function y = f(x) on the interval [a,b] is given by ________________? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Adding and subtracting rational expressions		2001-05-03
		From Donna: Adding and subtracting Rational expressions. I am in grade 10 and I am a student here is an example of the questions: 1/(x+1) - 1/(x-1) = ? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Logs for the fire		2001-05-02
		From Tom: Three girls named Amanda, Beatrice, and Cleo visit a summer cottage. Amanda brings 5 logs for the fire, Beatrice brings 3 logs and Cleo contributes 80 cents. How should the money be divided among the other two girls so that each of the three is felt to have contributed equally to the cost of the fire. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Oil revenue		2001-04-21
		From Brian: Suppose that t months from now an oil well will be producing crude oil at the rate of r(t), not a constant, barrels per month and that the price of crude oil will be p(t), not a constant, dollars per barrel. Assume that the oil is sold as soon as it is extracted from the ground. Find an expression for the total revenue from the oil well, R(t). A certain oil well that currently yields 400 barrels of crude oil a month will run dry in 2 years. The price of crude oil is currently $18 per barrel and is expected to rise at a constant rate of 3 cents per barrel per month. What will be the total revenue from this well? {Hint: Model the degraded production rate with the equation: r(t) = (A-Bt)e0.04t} Answered by Harley Weston.
	Integration by parts		2001-04-09
		From A student: how do you integrate x tan-1x dx, i know it can be done by integration by parts maybe, but i'm not sure.... Answered by Claude Tardif and Harley Weston.
	Two integrals		2001-04-03
		From Jim: I'm having trouble with these integrals. Can you help me out? 1)the integral of: x5 arctan x dx 2)the integral of: 2x5 + 9x4 + 19x3 + 13x2 - 5x - 25 ----------------------------------------------- dx x4 + 4x3 + 5x2 Answered by Claude Tardif.
	66:1		2001-03-26
		From A student: I need to know how to convert the ratio 66:1 to a percentage. I can not find an answer any where on-line when the second number is a 1. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Cube roots on a calculator		2001-03-24
		From Will: Hi my name is Will.I have a question about the calculator TI-83 Plus or the use of a scientific calculator. It is about using them to turn a cubed root to a decimal. When using that for a rational and irrational number. Rational numbers is a number that terminates or repeates. A irrational number goes on and on and uses ... (like pie). Like when you type the cube root of 8 it gives you 2, and that is a rational number. The squre root of 2 is 1.41421356... that is irrational. So why is it when you put the cube root of 16 in the calculator it says 2.5198421 that is rational it terminates at the ninth digit and my float is set for the tenth? But why when you do it by hand you get the 2 times the cube root of 2 and that is irrational? Why is that? Answered by Judi McDonald.
	A jogger		2001-03-12
		From Bill: At time t=0 a jogger is running at a velocity of 300 meters per minute. The jogger is slowing down with a negative acceleration that is directly propotional to time t. This brings the jogger to a stop in 10 minutes. a) write an expression for the velocity of the jogger at time t. b) what is the total distance traveled by the jogger in that 10-minute interval. Answered by Harley Weston.
	The n-th place of pi		2001-02-27
		From Andrew: I have always wondered; is it possible to find the value of an irrational number, such as (phi) at it's nth decimal place??? You would plug the decimal place into the formula and the value would be given at the specified decimal place. When we look at the expression { (sqr 5 + 1)/2 } we are in a sense visualising the number in it's entirety, so the formula may include elements of the above expression in some form. Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Ratios		2001-02-20
		From Louise: there are 3 people and they decide to share their tips (working in a restaurant) ann gets £180 tony £130 peter £90 total amount is £36 what share should they get. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Books and cars		2001-02-13
		From Aquilya: A pile of books is 96.08cm. If each book is 0.8cm thick. How many books are in th pile? 2. A car travels 9.84km on 0.6 litres of petrol. How far will the car travel on 3.7 litres of petrol? Answered by Penny Nom.
	What is wrong with these probelms?		2001-02-09
		From Cindy: Hi, I am a planning on becomming a teacher and i am asked to find out what is wrong with these probelms and how i would go about showing a student what is wrong with them!! Error in patterns: 13/35=1/5; 27/73=2/3; 16/64=1/4 4/5+2/3=6/8; 2/5+3/4=5/9; 7/8+1/3=8/11 2/3*3=6/9; 1/4*6=6/24; 4/5*2=8/10 Answered by Leeanne Boehm and Penny Nom.
	More repeating decimals		2001-01-17
		From Alan: I am neither a math teacher nor a student, but I hope you will consider my question anyway. I recently was discussing repeated decimals with a friend, and went on the web to find out more about a pattern was looking for years ago. In doing so I came upon your correspondence on repeating decimals. . . . Answered by Chris Fisher and Penny Nom.
	Repeating decimal notation		2000-12-31
		From Clarende Duby: I have seen single repeating decimals for ex. 1/3 = 0.3 with the dot above the 3 to represent the repeating decimal. Then, there is the more common form of the bar over the top of the repeating number or group of numbers (called the period?). Which notation is correct? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Solving x - sin(x) = constant		2000-12-29
		From Keith Roble: If x is in radians, how do you solve for x, where: x-sin(x) = constant? Answered by Harley Weston.
	How do you integrate secant(theta)?		2000-12-22
		From Robert Williamson: How do you integrate secant(theta)? I know the answer is ln [sec(theta) + tan(theta)] but how do you get there? Answered by Claude tardif.
	When did the man go out?		2000-12-14
		From Rajesh: A man goes out in time between 5 and 6 and when he comes back he observes that two hands have interchanged position. Find when the man did go out? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Three problems		2000-12-14
		From Sarah: Hi, my name is Sarah, and I'm asking this question on behalf of niece who is in secondary two. Thank you. Q1. What is the angle formed by the hour hand and the minute hand of a 12 hour clock at 5.50pm. . . . Answered by Penny Nom.
	Direct and inverse variation		2000-12-12
		From Ashley: I'm stuck on this unit of direct and inverse variation..please and my problems and show me how to do each PLEASE!!! Assume that y varies directly as x If y= -4 when x = 2, find y when x= -6 Assume that y varies inversely as x If y =-4 when x=2, find y when x =-6 Answered by Penny Nom.
	The aspect ratio of a rectangle		2000-12-04
		From Ron Delavigne: The aspect ratio of this rectangle is 4:3. That is A to B is 3. And B to C is 4. If I know the lenght of A to C is 19 inches, how can I find the length of A to B, and B to C. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A non-integrable function		2000-12-03
		From Mark Spilker: I have a proof that I cannot do here it goes. Let F(x)= 1 if x is a rational number 0 if x is an irrational number Prove the function is not intregrable on the interval (0,1). Hint: Show that no matter how small the norm of the partition, the Riemann Sum for the SigmaNotation F(wi) DeltaiX is not unique. Answered by Harley Weston.
	An integration problem		2000-11-30
		From A student: If a>0 and the integral from b to 0 of 1/(1+x) equals 1/2 the integral from a to 0 of 1/(1+x), express "b" in terms of "a" Answered by Claude tardif.
	Order of operations		2000-11-26
		From Margaret Pratt: My daughter has a math question and I am afraid I am of no help. Can you help? 2x5/2+1-5= She arrives at 8 as the answer and has been told this is incorrect. Any help you can give would be appreciated. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Comparing an integral and a sum		2000-11-21
		From Douglas Norberg: A fellow teacher asked me about a problem she wanted to give to her students. It involved whether to take a million dollars or a penny doubled a number of times. I was able to determine the number must have been .01 * 230 which is about $10 million and a lot more than $1 million. To check that I was right I used a spreadsheet and did a Riemann sum. When I finished I reasoned that I had done the task in several steps and I could have done it in 1 step. Thus I integrated .01 * 2x from 0 through 30 but the number I got was $15,490,820.0324. Why the difference? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Cutting the lawn		2000-10-26
		From Kacie: Ellen can mow a lawn in 2 hours. Mary can mow the same lawn in 1.5 hours. How long would it take them to mow the lawn together? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Working together on a job		2000-10-23
		From Nicole: WORKING TOGETHER ON A JOB: Patrice, by himself can paint 4 rooms in 10 hours. If he hires April to help they can do the same job together in 6 hours. If he lets April work alone , how long will it take her to paint 4 rooms? Answered by Claude Tardif.
	The scale on a map		2000-10-21
		From Caroline: On a map scale of 1:15000 the distance between two buildings is 31.4cm what is the actual distance in km. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Sunflower seeds		2000-10-09
		From A parent: Find the number of 3/4 pound of sunflower seeds that can be filled with 225 pounds of sunflower seeds Answered by Penny Nom.
	Repeating decimals		2000-10-06
		From Mary O'Sullivan: I understand that with repeating decimals (those with a pattern), the number of digits repeated is put into fraction form with the same number of 9's ex. 0.4444 = 4/9 0.145145145 = 145/999 How can I explain why this is so? Some inquisitive 8th graders are anxious to find out! Answered by Penny Nom and Walter Whiteley.
	Dividing a region in half		2000-09-21
		From Kerry: There is a line through the origin that divides the region bounded by the parabola y=x-x2 and the x-axis into two regions with equal area. What is the slope of the line? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Order of operations		2000-09-19
		From Nicole: the problem is, 4x8-18 divided by 6= do you solve this by doing 4x8=32 then by dividing 18by 6= 3, then subtracting 3 from 32 = 29? If not what is the order of operation? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rational Numbers		2000-09-14
		From Josh Kuhar: How can you tell a number is rational? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Gravity		2000-09-06
		From Robert Broomfield: If they dropped a 1lb object from 40,000 feet in the air, at what speed would it it the ground? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Making milkshakes		2000-09-04
		From Linda: To make a chocolate milkshake, 3 parts chocolate syrup are mixed with 2 parts malt. To make a vanilla milkshake, 2 parts vanilla syrup are mixed with 1 part malt. If equal parts chocolate and vanilla milkshakes are mixed, what is the proportion of malt to milkshake? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Six typists		2000-08-19
		From Paula Duncan: If it takes a typist 4.5 hours to type 860 words, how many hours would it take 6 typist to do 16800 words? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Numerator and denominator		2000-06-18
		From Maureen Beard: What is the origin of the terms numerator and denominater? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Calculus Research Questions		2000-05-22
		From William Wright: I am a Calculus Teacher, and me and my class ran into these two problems without solutions in my manual, we got answers, but are unable to check them. If anyone gets this email and can respond to this with the solutions it be greatly appreciated. . . . Answered by Harley Weston.
	Two calculus problems		2000-05-01
		From Kaushal Shah: How Do WE Integrate the following Functions, Integral xtanx dx How was natural base "e" discovered and why e=2.7....... Answered by Claude Tardif.
	The area of a triangle using calculus		2000-04-15
		From Todd Bowie: Hi, I am not a student but am reviewing calculus for an upcoming interview. I would like to know how to derive the area of a triangle using calculus. Thanks! Answered by Patrick Maidorn.
	The square root of 3		2000-04-04
		From Mr. William: Prove that root 3 is irrational Answered by Harley Weston.
	The side length ratios of some triangles		2000-04-04
		From Alexis Lockwood: I am doing a project for my Math 30B class regarding the side length ratios of 45-45-90 degree and 30-60-90 degree triangles. I would really appreciate any assistance in answering the following questions, or even direction to an appropriate web site or resource on the matter. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Rationals, irrationals and integers		2000-03-14
		From Erin McKeon: Why does the letter J represent the set of integers, the letter Q represent a set of rational numbers and the letter P represent a set of irrational numbers? What do each of these letters stand for? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Eligibility in a contest		2000-03-14
		From Ken Rabley: Hi, hoping you can help. Dispute among co-workers. Tell me, what is the correct answer to the following question: -1936 + (2406/4812) x (4756 - 3256) + 1250 Seems this is the question for eligibility in a contest...We have come up with various solutions, all which may be correct. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Order of operations		2000-02-27
		From Mildred Saulsbery: Find the value of the expression. 6(5+1) - 9(1+1) _____________ 5(8 - 6) -23 Answered by Harley Weston.
	Some integration problems		2000-02-23
		From Tim Valentine: I am having a great deal of difficulty with the following integrals, can you help? I think they need the use of trig substitution or integration by parts but I cannot figure out how to begin. Thanks! The integral of 1/(2+3x2) dx. and The integral of x * square root of (4x+5) dx. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Party favors		2000-02-22
		From Krystina Fernandez: Luanne was making party favors for her little sister's birthday party. Each party favor was in the shape of a cube. Luanne had pink and purple paint to paint the cubes and she could paint each face only solid pink or solid purple (no dots,stripes,ect.).For example, one cube may be all purple, another may have two purple faces and four pink faces. Her little sister wanted to have a different cube for each guest.(A cube is not considered different if it can be turned so that all it's sides match the corresponding sides of another cube.)How many different cubes was it possible for Luanne to make? Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Pi		2000-02-22
		From Shelley Collier: Numbers that can be written in the form p/q where p and q are integers, (q not 0), are known as rational numbers. What you are missing is that p and q must be integers. The fact that Pi is irrational means that you can't have a circle with both the circumference and diameter being integers. In fact you can't even have the circumference and diameter both rational since the quotient of two rationals is again a rational. Answered by Claude Tardif and Penny Nom.
	Irrational algebraic functions		2000-02-21
		From Bucky Cadena: Here is the multipart problem: Given f(x) = x-3* squareroot of x + 4 What does the f(x) intercept equal Find the two values for which f(x) = -5 Find the one value for which f(x) = -3 Answered by Harley Weston.
	Mixing oil and gas		2000-01-25
		From Karen: My hubby is ready to use his snow blower and is supposed to use 50:1 measurement....50 parts gas to 1 part oil......how does he do this if he has 1 gallon of gas? How much oil do we use...need info asap.....hopefully you are there! Answered by Harley Weston.
	Order of operations		2000-01-16
		From Dorothy: I was wondering if you could tell me where I can get some info. on how to solve the following problem. I was given the answer but I don't know how it is solved. 4+2x(6x2)-5=23 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ratios		2000-01-11
		From Cyndi: My name is Cyndi and i am in middle school in the 8th grade. The questions i am about to ask come from my book. My return address is PR_Angel1@yahoo.com The directions on a can of lemonade mix say to use 8 tablespoons of mix to make 2 quarts of lemonade. Heathcliff wants to make 7 quarts of lemonade. How many tablespoons of mix should he use? and In a recent year, the ratio of men to women in the United States armed forces were about 9 to 1 if there are 90 men in a random group of military personnel, how many women would you expect to find in the group? in a group of 90 military personnel, how many of them would you expect to be women? what percent of armed forces personnel were women in that year? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Fibonacci Numbers		1999-12-15
		From Gary Nelb: I'm doing a project on fibonacci numbers and I'm using different starting values and finding out if different starting values to see whether or not the ratios still get closer to phi. I was wondering, what numbers should I use. Should I use two of the same # like 2 and 2, or numbers like 1 and 2, or even something totally different. Answered by Denis Hanson.
	Two calculus problems		1999-12-13
		From Alan: I have 2 questions that are very new to me, they were included on a quiz and the material was never covered. Our teacher never explained the purpose and detailed explanation of how to solve the problem. Could you help? Thanks. Question 1: A ball is falling 30 feet from a light that is 50 feet high. After 1 sec. How fast is the shadow of the ball moving towards the light post. Note that a ball moves according to the formula S=16t^2 Question 2: How many trapezoids must one use in order for the error to be less than 10^-8 if we want to find the area under the curve Y=1/X from 1 to 2. Find the exact area, Graph the function and use the trap rule for the "N" that you found. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Ratios and proportions		1999-11-19
		From Rebecca: I'm not that good of a student and I was woundering if there is a shortcut to ratios and proportion. My 6th grade teach tought all we needed to know. I was just wounder if there was an easier way. Answered by Claude Tardif and Harley Weston.
	Order of operations		1999-10-25
		From Garrett: 99*(57+76)*9-1085/9 Answered by Penny Nom.
	(-5)^2, -5^2 and -(5)^2		1999-10-13
		From Jennifer Brown: What is the difference between the following problems: (-5)2, -52 and -(5)2 Our text book (Beginning Algebra, fourth edition, published by McGraw Hill, by Streeter, Huthison and Hoetzle) says the second and third problem are exactly the same. I don't see how that can be. Is there a mathematical rule that explains this? Answered by Penny Nom.
	-8*-(-5a)=15		1999-09-22
		From Shelby: -8*-(-5a)=15 i cannot get this question!! please help me!! Answered by Harley Weston.
	How many went to the game?		1999-09-09
		From Lisa Schmidt: If 3/4 more students went to the game than actually did go to the game, 25% of all students in the entire school would have gone. What fraction of students in the entire school went to the game? Answered by Harley Weston.
	The Binomial Theorem for rational exponents		1999-04-15
		From Angela Evans: The full question is this: Isaac Newton generalized the Binomial Theorem to rational exponents. That is, he derived series of expansions for such expressions as (x+y)-3 (x+y)2/3 (x+y)5/6 What did Newton find? What are the first four terms of the series expansions of binomials above? How can this extended Binomial Thrm. be used to aid in calculations? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Linear programming and optimization		1999-04-09
		From Shams: What is Linear programming and optimization? Answered by Jack LeSage and Penny Nom.
	The square root of two is never supposed to end		1999-03-06
		From a wondering student: i am algebra II and am in the 9th grade. today we were talking about rational and irrational numbers. When we were talking about square roots my friend and i were talking and we thought of something. if you have a square with sides of length one then the diagonal of the square is the square root of 2. Now the square root of two is never supposed to end. But the diagonal of the square ends so therefore doesn't the square root of 2 end. our math teacher did not really answer our question because it was not in the lesson plan and not to many people would see where we were coming from. the answer is really bugging me and i would like to have your input. Answered by Jack LeSage and Penny Nom.
	Simplifying Radicals		1999-01-26
		From Mary: I would like to know how to simplify this question: 4 __________________ squareroot7 + squareroot3 I know the answer is (sqrt7 - sqrt3) but i would really love to know how to get that answer!! Thanks. Answered by Jack LeSage and Penny Nom.
	Root 17 is Irrational		1999-01-21
		From John Murdock: If you could help me out with this I would appreciate it. Prove that the square root of 17 is irrational. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Turning Fractions into Decimals		1999-01-16
		From Lynn: How do you do it step by step Answered by Jack LeSage.
	6.99999... = ?		1998-12-05
		From Tom: I have had a rather heated arguement with my students. Please settle this for me. Solve <,>, = 6.99999... __ 7 Thank you. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Terminating decimals		1998-11-16
		From Debra Karr: A college student studying elementary education asked me a question that I could not think of the correct answer. How can you look at a fraction and tell if is a terminating or non terminating decimal? Answered by Jack LeSage and Penny Nom.
	Adding Fractions		1998-10-15
		From Lindsay: please help me!!!! Answered by Harley Weston.
	Operations Research		1998-10-08
		From Lisa Barrett: What is the history of operations research and the study of linear programming? Answered by Judi McDonald.
	Repeating Decimals		1998-10-01
		From Chris Norton: Could you PLEASE give the formula to find out the number of digits in a repeating decimal before it repeats. I have been trying to get it for weeks from Math sites on the Internet. Can you please, please help me ? Chris Norton Answered by Chris Fisher and Penny Nom.
	Rational and Irrational Numbers		1998-09-19
		From Ri: I am trying to explain rational & irrational numbers to my niece who is grade 7 and am having difficulties. Could you please explain the difference between rational & irrational numbers. Thank you Ri Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rational Numbers		1998-09-05
		From Kristin Mckenzie: Iam a secondary student with a math question I don't know how to do. This is the question: Explain whether each decimal number represents a rational number. (a) 0.16 (b) 0.12 (c) -3.125 (d) -0.27 (e) -0,212 112 111 2 .... (f) 0. 457 92 If it wouldn't be a problem i would really appreciate it if you sent back the instructions on how to do the question. My name is Kristin Mckenzie and my return e-mail is lexus1999@hotmail.com Thank-you for you time Answered by Jack LeSage and Harley Weston.
	The area and the circumference of a circle.		1998-08-27
		From Jason Wright: I was looking at the relationship of the area of a circle and the circumference when I realized that 2*pi*r is the derivative of pi*r^2. I was wondering if there is any connective deep dark meaning as to why this appears to be related. Thanks for any help you can give me! Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Calculus problems		1998-07-13
		From Lorraine: I'm stuck again. Can you help? This involves integration using the method of partial fractions the integral of: 7x(to the 5th) - 2x(cubed) + 3 dx -------------------------------------- x(to the fourth) - 81 Do I have to do long division to reduce the numerator to the fourth power? the integral of: 4- 16x +21x(squared) + 6x(cubed) - 3x(fourth) dx ---------------------------------------------------- x(cubed)(x - 2)(squared) Lorraine Answered by Harley Weston.
	A Calculus Problem		1998-06-28
		From Lorraine: I'm a post-secondary student taking calculus by correspondence. I'm stuck on the following question (and similar ones) Can you help? Evaluate the following indefinite integral: d(theta) ---------- 1 + sin (theta) (It says to multiply both numerator and denominator by: 1 - sin(theta) Thanks Lorraine Answered by Harley Weston.
	(-2)^x		1997-12-12
		From Ken Bokinac: During our math class last week we came accross an equation that we could not graph we were wondering if you could help us try and graph it. The question is: y=(-2)^x Answered by Harley Weston.
	Ratios.		1997-11-26
		From Jennifer Kim: I am a grade 12 math student who would like to know if there is an easy way to solve In a school the ratio of the number of Grade 11 students to the number of grade 12 students is 4:3. If there were 5 fewer students in grade 11 and 3 more students in grade 12, the ratio would be 7:6. How many students in each grade? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Division by a fraction.		1997-11-21
		From Roger Marchegiano: I am interested in a solution to the following extra credit problem for my son in Geometry. We have been unable to produce a satisfactory response: Show a geometric representation of the division of fractions algorithm, (When you divide fractions you multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator). Answered by Penny Nom.
	A Question About Pi.		1997-07-08
		From Mike Chan: I have read the section Repeating Decimals in your data base. It mention that 1/17 has at most only 16 repeating digits. But, why does "pi" have an infinite number of digits (and not repeating ). Answered by Penny Nom.
	A proof that e is Irrational.		1997-04-30
		From Peter Hall and Jenny: We have a little mathematical problem... we need some help proving e is an irrational number! We don't feel very confident in our formulas, so if You have the time to give us a little explanation we would be very grateful!!! Answered by Doug Farenick and Penny Nom.
	Repeating Decimals		1997-01-24
		From Grant Reed: Is there a way to tell that the repeating decimal for 1/17 has no more than 16 repeating digits? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Priority of operations		1996-11-04
		From Wallace: What is the answer to this problem? Let x=-2 and y=3. Evaluate 12x / 2y (if the old division sign is used). Answered by Chris Fisher.
	What is the golden section?		1995-09-17
		From Cindy: What is the golden section of a line? Answered by Denis Hanson.
	Ordre des opérations		2006-05-15
		From Chantal: 2324/4-153+619= je sais pas comment calculer merci Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Nombre d'or		2003-10-31
		From Claude: Comment démontrer que si a/b est égal au nombre d'or alors a+b/a est égal aussi au nombre d'or Comment faut t il choisir a et b pour que le puzzle de lewis caroll soit réalisable? on sait déjà que les nombres 8 et 5 ainsi que 6 et 3 ne sont pas valables. Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Opérations de base		2003-07-05
		From Anne-Marie: Je m'appelle Anne-Marie et je suis enseignante de 5e année à l'école Domaine des copains de Balmoral au Nouveau-Brunswick. Récemment, j'ai participé à un concours intitulé: Budweiser King Pack Nascar Hat Promo. Afin de réclamer le prix, qui est une casquette, je devais répondre à une question réglementaire. Il s'agissait d'une phrase mathématique qui se présentait comme suit: 4 x 26 - 24 / 8 = qui se lit: 4 fois 26 moins 24 divisé par 8 Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Fractions		2003-05-10
		From Jacques: Voici la question qu'il pose: 2 x (1/2+1/4) + 3 + 2 x (1/3-1/4). La reponse est 4 2/3. Pourriez m'expliquer etapes par etapes ce que je dois faire. Answered by Claude Tardif et Diane Hanson.
	Ses points de discontinuités est les irrationnelles		2002-01-08
		From Un eleve: Je voudrait montrer qu'il n'existe pas de fonction de R--->R tels que ses points de discontinuités est les irrationnelles, en utilisant la methode de "baire". Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Fraction rationnelle		2001-12-11
		From Audrey: réduire en une seule fraction et simplifier. (4-2x+x2)/(2+x) - (x+2) Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Recherhce sur pi et exponentielle		2001-03-17
		From Cyril: étudiant a la fac de sciences de montpellier je cherche des informations concernant la demonstration suivante: "comment prouver que pi et exponentielle sont irrationnels?" Answered by Claude Tardif.
	le nombre d'or		2000-06-14
		From Belhaj Saad: quel est le nombre d'or? Answered by Claude Tardif.

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