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3x > -12 |
2007-01-11 |
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From Jen:
In the following inequality, would one flip the inequality symbol?
3x > -12
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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In the shadow of a building |
2007-01-11 |
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From Bill:
if a building b feet cast a shadow f feet long, then, at the same time of the day, a tree t feet high will cast a shadow, how many feet long?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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21 pigs and only 4 pig pens |
2007-01-11 |
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From Emma:
i was given this pig pen problem. if there are 21 pigs and only 4 pig pens how can you distribute the pigs into the pens and have an odd number of pigs in each pen. it doesn't seem possible to me. i need help!
Answered by Haley Ess. |
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One leg of a right triangle |
2007-01-11 |
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From Eric:
I have a right triangle and the only known leg is one leg adjacent to the right angle. The question is how to find either of the other angles?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Negative exponents |
2007-01-11 |
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From Bob:
I have to write this "Y-7" (but the -7 is an exponent) as a positive exponent. How?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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The volume of a box in cubic yards |
2007-01-11 |
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From Robert:
i have a box 44inch high 16foot long on top and 8 foot long on the bottom 5foot wide how do i find the cubic yards
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Multiplier et soustraire des nombres négatifs |
2007-01-11 |
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From Sylvie:
Voici trois nombres entiers: (-5), (-3) et (-4). On retranche le troisieme au produit des deux premiers, ecris la situation et donne le resultat.
Answered by Claude Tardif. |
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What is the percent of the decrease? |
2007-01-10 |
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From Bill:
if the value of xyz company stock drops from $25 per share to $21 per share, what is the percent of the decrease?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Input-output table |
2007-01-10 |
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From Richard:
Question is make an input - output table for the function using the domain 0,1,2,3,4, Then state the range of the function.
y =x + 8 ?
y =0.4x +3 ?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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At the ice cream parlor |
2007-01-10 |
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From Bill:
at the ice cream parlor, customers can chose among five different ice cream flavors and can choose either a sugar cone or a waffle cone. considering both ice cream flavor and cone type, how many distinct triple-scoop with three different ice cream flavors are available?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Fact families with fractions |
2007-01-10 |
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From Joe:
I am trying to help my son with a math problem dealing with fact families and fractions. The question only gives 2 numbers 1/16 + 1/12 and 5/4 - 4/5. Can you help me understand how fact families work with fractions?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Common denominator |
2007-01-10 |
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From A parent:
what is the common denominator of 3/5, 2/7 and 4/8?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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y = 5 x - 3 |
2007-01-10 |
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From Richard:
Question is the function y = 5 x - 3 for the given value of x 7 , 1 or 4
Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Penny Nom. |
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A cylinder has how many flat surfaces, vertices, and edges? |
2007-01-09 |
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From Stacy:
A cylinder has how many flat surfaces, vertices, and edges?
Answered by Diane Hanson and Penny Nom. |
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Write the equation of a vertical line passing through (6,-2) |
2007-01-09 |
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From Alex:
Write the equation of a vertical line passing through (6,-2)
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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