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WHY 144 where does this figure come from 2008-04-19
From Sean:
Why do you use the number 144 to divide

EG. length of timber 2 inches x 8 inches x 14 foot = 1.5 cubic feet

Calculation is 2x8x14 =224 divide by 144 = 1.5 WHY 144 where does this figure come from

Answered by Leeanne Boehm.
45 miles at 50 mph 2008-04-18
From Willie:
If you travel at 50 mph, how long does it take to go 45 miles?
Answered by Penny Nom.
The perimeter of a rhombus 2008-04-18
From susana:
how do you find the perimeter of a rhombus?
Answered by Penny Nom.
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.
A polynomial equation 2008-04-18
From Joan:
Find all polynomials P(x) satisfying x^2P(x) + P(1-x) = 2x-x^4
Answered by Harley Weston.
A solid figure with 3 rectangular faces and 2 triangular faces 2008-04-17
From Emily:
I am in the 3rd grade and my teacher gave us a question. What is a solid figure with 3 rectangular faces and 2 triangular faces?
Answered by Penny Nom.
Two intersecting circles 2008-04-17
From Muhammad:
Hi, how can we find the perimeter and area of the region common to two intersecting circles of radii 6 cm and 4 cm with centers 7 cm apart.
Answered by Harley Weston.
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.
Sin^2x=1/2(1-Cos2x) 2008-04-17
From Chris:
Could someone please show a step by step guide on how to answer this question

Sin^2x=1/2(1-Cos2x) and then explain where this identity would be useful???

Answered by Harley Weston.
5sin^2x+3sinx=4 2008-04-17
From Chris:
solve the following in the range 0 - 360 degrees?
5sin^2x+3sinx=4

Answered by Penny Nom.
The height of a triangle 2008-04-17
From Trent:
I need to know the area of a triangle. One side is 5 the base is 12 and the angle between them is 52 degrees. No height is specified. How do I find the height to get the area?
Answered by Penny Nom.
The volume of a stone 2008-04-17
From sara:
a rectangular tank 30 cm long and 20 cm wide is filled with water to a depth of 8 cm. When a stone was put in, the water level rose to 11 cm. Find the volume of the stone. (Assume that the stone is completely under water.)
Answered by Penny Nom.
Break this code 2008-04-16
From Kim:
The most common letter used in the English Language is E. The next is T. Vowels O,A and I are the next most common;then comes the letter N.

Use this information to break this code.

DMRA EXCEFX GC RCQ JRCL QBMQ QBX NQOGA CS DMQBXDMQTUN UMR BXFE QBXD WXMG CW LWTQX M UCGX

Answered by Claude Tardif.
A 30-60-90 triangle 2008-04-16
From Ron:
30-60-90 triangle. Base is 2.75 how do I find the length of the other two sides?
Answered by Penny Nom.
Excluded values 2008-04-16
From Jenny:
Give the excluded values for the fraction m+5/mn+3m

m=
n=

Answered by Penny Nom.
 
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