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	Solve the equation completely cos 2x = 1		2017-06-08
		From Lava: Solve the equation completely cos 2x = 1 Answered by Penny Nom.
	The derivative of x^1/3		2015-11-08
		From omar: hi can help me am teacher ask me about x^1/3 Derivation definition . Answered by Penny Nom.
	Is a square a trapezoid?		2015-01-26
		From Katie: Can a trapezoid sometimes be a square? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Rates, percentages and units		2014-12-30
		From Kenneth: Hello: If percentages have no units, why are some percentages called rates, as in interest rate, or perhaps a tax rate of 7% as an example? A rate has units of different quantities. I thank you for your reply. Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Planar curves		2014-12-13
		From ann: what does planar curve mean in your definition of a cone? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Trig functions and the unit circle		2014-10-02
		From Jake: I was wondering what conclusions can be drawn about the trigonometric functions and how they work about the circle. Can you also please give me an explanation for it? Thank you. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Tangent of theta		2012-01-17
		From stahl: explain what the 'tangent of theta' means. Draw and label a diagram to help with your explanation. Answered by Harley Weston.
	The derivative of f(x) = (x+1)^1/2		2011-09-05
		From Carla: Find the derivative using the limit process of f(x) = (x+1)^1/2 Answered by Harley Weston.
	Using the limit definition		2010-06-06
		From Meagan: Using the limit definition find the derivative of 3/(2x^2) Answered by Harley Weston.
	Differentiating y= square root(x-1)		2009-09-29
		From edith: describe the x-values at which f is differentiable. y= square root(x-1) Answered by Penny Nom.
	Vector spaces		2009-07-05
		From Nazrul: How can I prove that m(a+b)=ma+mb where a and b are two vectors. Thank you. Answered by Harley Weston.
	The derivative using limits		2009-04-21
		From Kirstin: I am trying to take the limit of f(x) = [f(x+h)-f(x)] / h If you try taking the limit by substituting the limiting value h=0, you get 0/0, which of course is not the right answer. You rewrite f(x+h)-f(x) so it has a factor of h in it, which you cancel with the h in the denominator before you substitute h=0. But I am not sure how to do this. Thanks. Answered by Robert Dawson.
	A rectangular prism		2009-01-13
		From nika: How many bases does a rectangular prism have? What are they? Answered by Harley Weston.
	The definition of the sine function		2007-11-22
		From Indrajit: I need a explanation in this theory.......if sinθ = p/h...then sin 90 deg. = p/h or 1 = p/h or p=h .....how can a perpendicular be equal to a hypotenuse.??? Answered by Harley Weston.
	The derivative of f(x)=1/(x-1)		2007-09-21
		From Michelle: im having trouble finding the derivative of f(x)=1/(x-1) using the f(x+h)-f(x)/h method. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Trig functions for angles not between 0 and 90 degrees		2007-07-16
		From Tim: My question: Why is the value of a trigonometric function, the same, for an angle over 90 degrees and its reference angle? How are the angle and its reference related? Do they both form a triangle that has equal sides? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Inclusive definitions		2005-12-14
		From Layla: recently the solvable quandary of 5+5+5=550 came up (the question says that you have to put 1 straight line somewhere in the equation to make it true with out turning the "=" into a "not=" sign). So two answers were put forward: 545+5=550 (the use of a line converting a + into a 4) AND 5+5+5(less than or equal to)550 There is currently an argument about the second solution. The disagreement is about whether this sign can be used. One person is arguing that the "less than or equal to" sign defines that the number on the left is in the range 550 and below. The other is saying that since the number (which is clearly defined with no variables) can never equal 550, then the "less than or equal to" sign cannot be used in this case. Which one is the correct definition? Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Is a square a rectangle?		2004-11-21
		From Carol: I am a teacher. In an FCAT sixth grade review test, there was a question to the students to draw a square and then they referred to it as a rectangle. What is the definition that makes a rectangle a square that can be taught to the students without confusing them. Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	The sides of a circle		2004-01-07
		From Helena: My name is Helena and I am 10 years old. On a resent math exam I was asked the question" How many sides does a circle have?" and I wrote down none. The teacher said the answer was one side. Answered by Chris Fisher.
	Definitions and descriptions		2003-06-08
		From Tammy: MY DAUGHTERS TEACHER ASKED HER TO GIVE BOTH A DESCRIPTION AND A DEFINITION OF THE FOLLOWING ... CIRCLE, SQUARE, TRIANGLE,HEXAGON...... THE LIST GOES ON. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION ? DO A CIRCLE FOR AN EXAMPLE PLEASE. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The vertex of a cone		2003-03-27
		From Holly: I read your response to Callie about whether a cone has a vertex or not. Is it ONLY a vertex if both halves of the cone are together or can one half of the illustration have a vertex? Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Can a square be a rhombus?		2003-03-04
		From Beth: Can a square be a rhombus? Some sources say yes, some say no. Some sources define a rhombus as a quadrilateral and parallelogram with equal sides, but without right angles. Some sources say a square is a special case of a rhombus. Clarity, please! Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	A polygon		2001-09-11
		From Sueling: what is the smallest polygon. what is a polygon. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A prism		2001-01-18
		From Nigel Ayling: What is the mathematical definition of a prism, I am confused by the following definitions as they appear to be contradicto... Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Is a square a rectangle?		2000-02-15
		From Jaireh: This is something that aroused a debate in class: A rectangle was defined as a parallelogram with 4 right angles. A square was defined as a parallelogram with 4 congruent sides and 4 right angles. I need written and conclusive proof that some rectangles can or cannot be squares. I tried insisting that some of them can.. but without proof nobody will listen. Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Pyramids and prisms		2000-01-18
		From Tyler: What's the definition of a Triangular Prism and a Triangular pyramid. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Algebra		2000-01-18
		From Candis: I want to know what exactly is Algebra? Not how to do it, or methods. Just what is it? Answered by Allen Herman.
	Isosceles triangles		1999-10-12
		From Amber: In defining the types of triangles, our class was stumped by a question asked by one of the student. Maybe you could help. The definition of an equilateral triangle is a triangle with three congruent sides. The definiton of an isosceles triangle is a triangle with at LEAST two congruent sides. The question is, if an isosceles triangle only requires at Least two of the sides to be congruent, could an equilateral triangle be called an isosceles triangle? Answered by Penny Nom, Walter Whiteley and Chris Fisher.

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