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	4sin(2x)cos(2x)+1=0		2020-07-02
		From Sheila: 4sin(2x)cos(2x)+1=0 Answered by Penny Nom.
	cos (3pi/2 -x)		2019-11-20
		From sam: 1. express the following as a trigonometric function of angle x for cos (3pi/2 -x) the answer in the textbook is -sin x but i am unsure of the process to get the answer. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a triangle in acres		2019-06-23
		From Karen: if I have a triangle that measures 78 ft x 54 ft x 50 ft, how do I figure out what part of an acre that is?? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Loan payment formula		2019-02-24
		From Kenneth: I have a question regarding the loan payment formula shown below. Calculating the Payment Amount per Period The formula for calculating the payment amount is shown below. Simple Amortization Calculation Formula A = P X r(1 + r)n over (1 + r)n - 1 where A = payment Amount per period P = initial Principal (loan amount) r = interest rate per period n = total number of payments or periods Is this formula/calculation a condensed version of a longer calculation? I am curious to know how the (1 +r)n - 1 was developed from the longer calculation. For example, r(1 + r)n may have been (r + rn)n. The n's are exponents. I thank you for whatever helpful explanation that may be provided. Kenneth Answered by Harley Weston.
	cos(2x) = sin(x)		2018-12-18
		From Liz: Determine all values of x in [0,2pi] that solve the equation Cos(2x)=sinx Answered by Penny Nom.
	Simplify 1/2^i		2018-01-28
		From Deepak: How do I simplify this complex equation: z=1/(2^i) Answered by Penny Nom.
	Euler's polyhedron formula		2016-05-20
		From Antonia: why does not cylinders follow Euler's polyhedron formula ( V-E+F=2) ?? if a cylinder has 3 faces, 2 edges and 0 vertices it doesn't follow Euler's formula??? Answered by Penny Nom.
	sin 2x - sin x = 0		2016-04-24
		From lilly: sin 2x - sin x = 0 0 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Solve for theta		2014-04-25
		From ALASTAIR: Hi, The question asks Solve for 'theta' cos2theta=sintheta x costheta. Substituting for cos2th either 1-2sin^2th or 2cos^2th does not give an equation in either sine or cosine alone how do I solve this please? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Compound interest		2013-05-10
		From Kyla: I am doing correspondents and cannot figure out how to explain the solution to this question, I do not understand how they came to this answer and need it explained step by step so I can complete the following questions in this unit, please help!!! Calculating compound Interest Johnny invest $800 that pays 8% compounded quarterly for 5 years. How much is the investment worth at the end of the 5th year? Answered by Penny Nom.
	How do i reverse this formula?		2013-04-20
		From MK: I have 22,000,000 worth of gold and wants to want to resell the gold back with a profit. Each transaction of gold will have a transaction fee of 15%, so if i resell the gold back at 22,000,000, I will only get back 18,700,000 after 15% transaction cut. The current formula is X-15%X = Y where X = 22,000,000 and Y = 18,700,000 Will u be able to come up with a new formula if we don't know the value of X but we know the value of Y Something like this X-15%X = 22,000,000. How do i reverse this formula to find the value of X Thanks Answered by Penny Nom.
	A trig identity		2013-01-04
		From Tehmas: Prove sinC+sinD=2sin(C+D/2)cos(C-D/2) Answered by Harley Weston.
	The quadratic formula		2013-01-03
		From itsel: Find the discriminant ans use it to determine the use the quadratic formula to solve the equasion -2x^2+3x+2=0 Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a quadrilateral		2012-04-21
		From Rajat: calculate the area ABCD in which AB is 48'1'',BC is 98'4'',CD is 61'4'',DA is 102'10'',AC is 110'3'',BD is 116'9''. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Three sides of a triangle		2011-12-24
		From saba: the three sides of a triangular lot have lengths 10,11and 13cm,respectively. find the measure of its largest angle and the area of the lot? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A mythical soccer ball		2011-10-27
		From Joel: We've been working on this problem diligently and can't seem to come up with the answer book's answer. We think it may be wrong, yet want to check it with an expert. Here goes. The school's new soccer balls are covered with 64 regular hexagonal panels. Each hexagon measures 2 inches between opposite corners and 1.5 inches between opposite sides. What is the total surface area of the soccer ball? Answered by Robert Dawson and Lorraine Dame.
	Solve x(x-3) = 5 (x+4)		2011-04-19
		From Ashley: I have to solve using the quadratic formula. And my answer should be in simplest exact form. And I can't approximate. I really need help to prepare for a test .... x(x-3) = 5 (x+4) Answered by Penny Nom.
	If 25 items are evenly spread over 7 days		2011-03-23
		From michael: What is the formula to calculate: If 25 items are evenly spread over 7 days, but one day has 3 items less than the other days, what is the number if items for each of the remaining 6 days? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Vertices and sides of a polygon		2011-03-04
		From RINA: My questions is : would a vertices and sides of a polygon be the same number.  For example, a octagon it has 8 points and 8 sides. Am i correct? Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Can determine if it is scalene, isosceles, or equilateral		2010-12-01
		From Jessie: find the measures of the sides of triangle KPL and classify each triangle by its sides. my first problem would be K(-3,2) P(2,1) L(-2,-3) ...The three points they give you are the vertices of the triangle and you need to match them up. Draw the triangle and write in the vertices and the related point with the vertex. You will then do the distance formula three times to find the distance of all three sides. Once you have the three sides you can determine if it is scalene, isosceles, or equilateral...using the distance formula how do i solve this? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two girls agree to mow a lawn		2010-11-23
		From Milorad: Two girls agree to mow a lawn 60m by 80m so that the first girl cuts one half by cutting a uniform strip around the lawn. How wide a strip should the first girl cut? I've been struggling with the question above, mainly with the equation and I have set it up as 2400=(60-2x)(80-2x), if this is incorrect I would like to know where I've gone wrong and also would like a full answer to see it properly done. I need an algebraic answer and not one with a diagram. Answered by Penny Nom.
	i^i		2010-11-21
		From trale: Can we use e^ix=cosx+isinx for finding i^i like that: x= pi/2 => e^(ipi/2)=0+i then [e^(ipi/2)]^i=i^i.then we find i^i= 0,207879576.... is it true? can we give value for x for free?thank you. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Compound interest		2010-06-01
		From Kenneth: Hello: I have a question regarding the following compound interest and future value calculation. Year 1 P + rP equals balance after the first year. Year 2 (P + rP) + r(P + rP) equals balance after the second year. Year 3 ? equals balance after the third year. This question is in two parts. 1. What would follow for year three? 2. I know that a pattern will develop. What will it be so that I can determine the extended pattern for following years ? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A trig equation		2010-04-28
		From Steve: 2cos^2(X)-2sin^2(x)+1=0 Answered by Harley Weston.
	cos(x) = sin(x - 1)		2010-04-28
		From alex: In the equation cos x = sin x-1 for -pi/2 A: solve for x graphically B: solve algebraically and prove the solution is correct. Alex Answered by Penny Nom.
	If (x, 4) is equidistant from (5, -2) and (3, 4), find x.		2010-04-21
		From abeth: If (x, 4) is equidistant from (5, -2) and (3, 4), find x. Find the point on the y - axis that is equidistant from (-4, -2) and (3, 1). Answered by Penny Nom.
	A model for the population of a Canadian city		2010-04-07
		From jess: Let t^2 represent t-squared. The population of a Canadian City is modelled by: f(t) = 12t^2 + 800t + 40,000, where t is the time in years. When t= 0, the year is 2007. a) According to the model, what will the population be in 2010? B) In what year is the population predicted to be 300,000? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Trigonometry and picture hanging		2010-01-13
		From george: The top of a picture 1m high 0.8m from the ceiling. At a point on the ceiling directly in front of the picture, we wish to install a light so that the angle subtended by the picture equals to the angle of depression of the top of the picture. How far out from the wall should the light be installed? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The Pythagorean theorem		2009-06-24
		From supreet: What are some real-world applications of the Pythagorean theorem? and How are the Pythagorean theorem and the distance formula related? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Completing the square		2009-04-27
		From Daniel: I tried following an example of yours but I still couldn't figure it out. Here is my question, 2x^2 - 6x + 1 = 0. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	2sinB=3tanA		2009-04-10
		From Xanathax: ABC is a right-angled triangle. 2sinB=3tanA. Calculate the measure of angle A. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Winding paper after a break		2009-04-10
		From Olen: Question from Olen: I work in a paper mill and have been handed the task to search for a formula to determine how much paper needs to be added to a parent roll to make up the difference at the winder. (Ex. The spool diameter at the reel is 18.25" we measure roughly 33.5" to make two 58" rolls in the winder. If the is a paper break and the roll diameter in the winder is 30" how much do I add to a single parent roll (22" roughly) to make one 58 " and the 28" needed at the winder. I would appreciate any help to complete this task. I would like to be able to build a chart that operators can refer to based on what is needed. Thank you. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Time in a Swing		2009-02-22
		From Barb: I looked at the questions concerning a pendulum as I know I need to use this formula but I am stiil not able to figure this problem out. Can you help? If a child is on a swing with a 10 foot chain, then how long des it take to complete one cycle of the swing? I know I am suppose to use the formula 8T^2 = pi^2 L but I do not understand how to do this. Thanks Answered by Janice Cotcher.
	The height of a triangle		2009-02-14
		From GARIMA: IF THE SIDES OF TRIANGLE ARE GIVEN . HOW WE WILL CALCULATE THE HEIGHT OF TRIANGLE. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Faces, edges and vertices		2009-02-04
		From sheila: what is the relationship between the number of faces and the number of edges of a triangular pyramid ? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Archimedes' formula for parabolic arches		2009-01-23
		From La: Use calculus to verify Archimedes' formula for y=9-x^2. Prove Archimedes' formula for a general parabolic arch. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Gravity's Effect at a Distance		2008-12-06
		From ROHAN: AT WHAT HEIGHT FROM THE SURFACE OF EARTH,THE WEIGHT OF THE BODY BECOMES HALF? (RADIUS OF THE EARTH = 6400) Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	The height of an equilateral triangle		2008-11-06
		From touqeer: My question is that how can we find the height of an equilateral triangle without using pythagoras theorem? Answered by Penny Nom.
	I have 6 vertices and 10 edges		2008-10-20
		From Jacquelin: I have 6 vertices and 10 edges. One of my faces is a regular polygon. Answered by Chris Fisher.
	3,6,10,15,and 21		2008-09-28
		From jarred: i am currently stumped on a math project that requires me to find out the recursive formula for a sequence of numbers. the numbers in the sequence are 3,6,10,15,and 21. Thank you for your time. Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	A Falling Rock		2008-07-11
		From Rita: This question has 3 parts. If a rock falls from a height of 20 meters on the planet Jupiter, its height H (in meters) after x seconds is about H(x) = 20 - 13x^2 (a) What is the height of the rock when x = 1.2 seconds? (b) When is the height of the rock 15 meters? (c) When does the rock strike the ground? Thank you Answered by Janice Cotcher.
	A recursive formula for 9, -18, 36, -27, ...		2008-06-05
		From Rita: I am having trouble understanding how to write formulas (I should say create formulas) from a given sequence. It does not matter what sort of sequence it is. The confusion remains. I have not found a textbook or easy math book that explains this process for the average Joe to grasp. Here are the two questions: (1) Write a recursive formula for the sequence 9, -18, 36, -72, ... (2) Write a recursive formula for the sequence 3, 3(sqrt{3}), 9, 9(sqrt{3}) Answered by Penny Nom.
	A shape		2008-04-03
		From Joshua: what shape has 4 faces, 4 corners and 9 edges. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a piece of property		2008-01-05
		From Greg: I need to know the area of a six sided piece of property. I sent a map by regular mail. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Shooting an arrow over a wall		2007-12-11
		From Amy: The path of a large arrow fired from a non torsion catapult can be modeled by y=-0.0044x^2 + 1.68x, where x is the distance the arrow travelled (in yards) and y is the height of the arrow (in yards). Given the height of a castle wall, find the safest distance from the wall to launch an arrow over a 120 yard-high wall. Answered by Victoria West and Stephen La Rocque.
	Area of a 17-sided lot		2007-11-21
		From Lynda: My uncle is wanting to buy this piece of land [a 17-sided polygon] but we are questioning the acerage total. the measurements are [on the attached diagram]. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	The height of a triangle		2007-11-03
		From William: I need to find the height of a triangle if the base is 15, one side is 14 and the other side is 13. Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Penny Nom.
	How to solve related rates problems		2007-10-27
		From David: Can you plz explain how and where you come up with an equation to solve this? Find the rate of change of the distance between the origin and a moving point on the graph of y = sin x if dx/dt = 2 centimeters per second. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Area of a triangle formed by three points on a graph		2007-10-26
		From Betty: My question is 'find the are of a triangle whose vertices have coordinates (3,5),(6,-5), and (-4,10) Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	A triangular lot		2007-10-17
		From Brian: Seeking the square footage of a triangular property lot, dimensions are: 620 X 620X 720. Answered by Penny Nom and Melanie Tyrer.
	Four triangles in a square		2007-10-15
		From Kristina: A square with side lengths of 6 cm is divided into 3 right triangles and a larger isosceles triangle. If the three right triangles have equal area, find the exact area of the isosceles triangle. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Triangle perimeter and area		2007-10-05
		From divakar: The sides of the triangle are integers. The perimeter is 8. What is the area? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Can you solve this by factoring? 10r^2 - 35r = 10		2007-08-12
		From Aranxa: how do u solve this equation by factoring: 10r^2 - 35r = 10 Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Calculating the area (acreage) of a four sided lot		2007-07-18
		From A property owner: I have a real estate property and the lot size is something I need to find out. I know the lengths of the four sides, but it isn't a rectangle, it is an odd shape. How do I find the acreage? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	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.
	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.
	Angles of depression		2007-06-13
		From Phonda: The pilot of a small private plane can look forward and see the control tower for a small airstrip. Beyond that is a large factory that is 3 milies from the airstrip. The angles of depression are 12.5 degrees and 4.8 degrees respectively. Find the airplane's altitude, to the nearest ten feet. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Solving a quadratic equation using the Quadratic Formula		2007-06-05
		From Stuart: Solve the following quadratic equation: 3xsquared-5x-4=0 Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Finding the area of a lot without knowing the angles		2007-06-05
		From Cristin: I have a land-locked piece of land. I need to know the square footage in order to determine the acreage. My deed only gives the lengths of its five sides. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	The area of a parcel of land		2007-04-03
		From Ricky: I need the attached land parcel (#0436) converted to acreage. This would be of great help to me. Thanks, Ricky Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of an irregular pentagon		2007-03-26
		From grace: hi I am doing graphics and need to find the area of the section given to us (it is just drawn). the sides measure 15m, 35.4m, 5m, 17.8m, 35.7m. the angle between the 15m side and the 35.4m side is 17degrees, the angle between the 35.4m side and the 5m side is 73degrees. the angle between the 5m side and the 17.8m side is 151degrees, the angle between the 17.8m side and the 35.7m side is 90degrees and the angle between the 35.7m side and the 15m side is 95degrees. if you could tell me the area i would be extremely grateful. thanks very much. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Triple angle tangent formula		2007-03-15
		From sam: Hi I am trying to derive a triple angle formulae for tan. I know i need to use compound and double angle formulae but am finding it difficult to "clean" up my fraction to get the triple angle formulae can you show me a worked derivation?! thanks Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a property		2007-03-14
		From Greg: Hi my name is Greg. I have a piece of property I am trying to buy, but need to find out the square feet of it first. The four sides are unequal lengths and none at a right angle or parallel. Here are the measurement in feet. The base of the square is 29.12 feet in width. The right side of the square is 44.33 feet high. The top of the square is 28.80 feet in width. The left side of the square is 46.20 feet high. I have not done this math in ages and really need your help. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Finding the x-intercept		2007-03-02
		From Ash: Y = -1/100X^2 =27/10X +0 = 0 THE Y INTERCEPT IS 50 HOW DO I FIND THE X INTERCEPT Answered by Gabriel Potter.
	sin(3a), cos(3a) and tan(3a)		2007-02-28
		From mailene: hi, i...indeed,to..need..your..help how..cn..i..prove..this,formula??? sin3a=3sina-4sin^3a cos3a=4cos^3-3cosa tan3a=3tan-tan^3a /1-3tan^2a the..symbol...^is..the..expOnent Answered by Haley Ess and Penny Nom.
	Find the area of the triangle		2007-02-20
		From Christina: Graph the function f(X)= x+1/x-1 and graph the tangent line to the function at the points A:(2,3) and B:(-1,0). The point of intersection of the two tangent lines is C. Find the area of the triangle ABC. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	What constitutes a face for a geometric solid?		2007-02-14
		From Erica: What constitutes a face for a geometric solid? We have been getting conflicting answers from different textbooks. Some teachers are saying that cylinders and cones do not have faces. I'm thinking that cylinders have 2 and cones have 1. Please enlighten me. Thanks! Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Irregular multi sided polygon		2007-01-20
		From Graham: I have an irregular polygon. I know the length of all the sides and know approximately all the internal angles. Is there a formula or table that can calculate the area for me? Answered by Steve La Rocque, Chris Fisher and Penny Nom.
	The area of an irregular octagon		2006-08-23
		From Billy: How do you figure the area of an irregular octagon? Measurements are 4 equal sides of =BD", and 4 equal sides of =BE". It measures 1 1/2" = from flat to flat. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a triangle		2006-05-21
		From A student: how do you find the area of a triangle? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A hallway in an old house		2006-05-06
		From Sabrina: I am trying to determine how many square feet is in a room that is not square or rectangular. It has basically 5 walls of different lengths, it is acutely considered a hallway in an old house, how can I figure out the footage, the Length times Width requires to much wasted materials Answered by Penny Nom.
	The perimeter of a regular octagon		2006-04-20
		From Martin: I would like to make an octagon out of 2x4 lumber. I know that the lumber needs to be cut at 67.5 degree angles, but how do I determine the length of each piece if I want to make, say, a 2.5 ft diameter octagon? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	cos(3X)		2006-03-29
		From Joshua: I'm having trouble proving that cos(3X)=cos3X -(cosX)(sin2 X) Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a block of land		2006-03-26
		From Ronald: I have a building block of land with four unequal sides and only one right angle. I want to know the total area (in metres) and how the calculations were carried out. The four sides are: Rear of property: 9.14 metres left side: 36.9 metres Right side: 32.61 Metres front to street: 27.43 Metres The front to street and right side constitute a right angle. but there are no others. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The quadratic formula		2006-03-03
		From Miriam: Please show work and indicate "answer", using the quadratic formula - (x+2) (2x+3) = 6 Answered by penny Nom.
	Is there a solid shape with 5 faces, 8 edges, and 4 vertices?		2006-02-11
		From Annie: Is there a solid shape with 5 faces, 8 edges, and 4 vertices? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Area of a lot		2005-12-03
		From Ben: How do you calculate the area of the following Lot? I figured the following angles from the deed, which read: N 86 degrees, 45 minutes E, for 322 feet. S 10 degrees, 30 minutes W for 113 feet. N 84 degrees, 30 minutes W for 368 feet. N 50 degrees, 42 minutes E for 76 feet. N 40 degrees, 40 minutes E for 15 feet. There is a discrepancy between two surveyors and I'd like to figure out how to calculate the Area of such a shape. Answered by Harley Weston.
	I = PRT		2005-11-16
		From Ryan: Use the formula to find the value of the variable that is not given: I=PRT;I=$2880, R=0.08, P=$12,000 Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a lot		2005-08-29
		From Richard: My wife and I are interested in buying property in Idaho but the owner can't give us a square footage of the lot. The dimensions are as follows: 121.0 on the left side 157.0 on the right side 135.0 on the bottom 162.0 on the top The bottom right corner of the lot is a true right angle, the rest are not. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a lot		2005-07-17
		From John: A plot of land has the following dimensions: 391 ft. x 757 ft. x 208 ft. x 788 ft. Q: How many acres is this? Answered by Harley Weston.
	sin x + sin 2x + sin 3x + sin 4x = 0		2005-05-10
		From Elia: I tried many times, but can't get to solve the following question: sin x + sin 2x + sin 3x + sin 4x = 0 Answered by Chris Fisher.
	Some triangle problems		2005-05-06
		From A student: 1.use the heron's formula to find area of triangle ABC to nerest tenth A.a=21 b=28 c=11 B.a=23 b=28 c=12 2.Find the nearest tenth the altitude of the longest side if a=3 b=3 c=5 3.the length of each side of a rhombus is 10 cm the length of one diagonal is 12 cm find the area to the nearest square centermeter Answered by Penny Nom.
	Bayes Theorem		2005-04-03
		From wei: In the January 11,1988,issue of the Oil&Gas Journal, R.A.Baker describes how the Bayesian approach can be used to revise probabilities that a prospect field will produce oil. In one case he describes, geological assessment indicates a 25% chance the field will produce oil. Further,there is an 80% chance that a particular well will strike oil given that oil is present on the prospect field. Suppose that one well is drilled on the field and it comes up dry. What is the probability the prospect field will produce oil? If two wells come up dry, what is the probability the field will produce oil? The oil company would like to keep looking as long as the chances of finding oil are greater than 1%. How many dry wells must be drilled before the field will be abandoned If the first well produces oil,what is the chance the field will produce oil? Answered by Andrei Volodin and Penny Nom.
	The area of a quadrilateral		2005-02-27
		From Jonathan: I want to know how to find the area of a quadrilateral. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Finding the missing side of a triangle		2005-01-20
		From Jason: I found a geometry problem that reads as follows:In triangle ABC, Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a triangle		2004-12-30
		From Perry: What is the area of a triangle with dimensions 3"X5"X7"? Could you provide the formula? Answered by Penny Nom.
	sin(3A)		2004-10-20
		From A student: Express sin3A in terms of sinA and cosA. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Finding the height of a triangle		2004-09-14
		From A student: I have to calculate the height of a triangle. The base is 6 (units)say ab One of the top sides is 4 (units)say ca The other side is 2 (units) say cb I don't know the angles. How to find the height? Answered by Chris Fisher and Penny Nom.
	The distance formula		2004-09-04
		From Joe: Why do we use square roots and squares in the distance formula Wholdnt they cancel each other out? Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Some trig expressions		2004-05-23
		From A student: Prove: sin A + sin B = 2sin(A+B/2)cos(A-B/2) cos A - cos B = -2sin(A+B/2)sin(A-B/2) cos A + cos B = 2cos(A+B/2)cos(A-B/2) sin A - sin B = 2cos(A+B/2)sin(A+B/2) Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a plot of land		2003-12-19
		From David: I have a plot of land that I cannot find the square footage of. Actually my home sits on a large lot. Local building codes require that a home is seated on no less than 7500 square feet of land and have no less than 50ft of road frontage (the rear of the lot has 65ft of frontage on another road). I need to know if I have enough square footage to build a second home on the rear lot. The lot has five sides. Only one angle is a 90 deg. angle. The others I cannot determine. Of the 4 remaining angles, all 4 angles are obtuse, or greater than 90 deg. The dementions are 89.19' x 130' x 118.52' x 65' x 170.94'. The two legs that make the 90 deg angle are 89.19' and 170.94'. The measurements fall in order using the 90 deg angle as the point of origin and proceeding clockwise, 89.19', 130', 118.52', 65', 170.94'. I have used all the skill I can muster, however, it has been a long time since school and regretably I cannot find an answer. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a triangle		2003-12-01
		From A student: Find the Area of Triangle ABC A(-3,2) B(4,0) C(0,8) Answered by Penny Nom.
	The volume of an irregular tetrahedron		2003-11-24
		From Peter: How do I calculate the volume of an irregular shaped tetrahedron where:- side a = 1.4 m side b = 1.4 m side c = 1.2 m and height = 0.75 m at the junction of sides a and b. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The quadratic formula		2003-08-31
		From Alex: I am using Houghton Mifflin's Precalculus with Limits book, 2nd edition. However, the first chapter encompasses Algebra review, and I am stuck on a problem. All that's required is to solve the following and verify using a calculator: 3y2+6y+2=0 I have solved the problem using the quadratic formula, but from what I remember, the quadratic formula is used in the case of equations following the AX2+BX+C=0 pattern. As the problem I am attempting uses a y-variable, can I still use the quadratic formula? Since I am not sure what route to take in solving this problem, I am hoping you can assist me. Answered by Harley Weston.
	A rule with a variable		2003-08-24
		From Crystal: what is a rule with a variable Answered by Penny Nom.
	Write sin(3x) in terms of sin(x)		2003-05-05
		From A student: Write sin 2x in terms of sin x Answered by Penny Nom.
	Formulating equtions		2002-09-14
		From Theresa: Hello. In math class we have to formulate equations for certin questions for extra credit. We are allowed to ask anyone and anyone can do it for us and explain it to us. Could you please do that? Here are the questions Jordan has 3 times as much money as Reva. Together they have $44. How much money does each have? The Tigers played 48 games. They won twice as many as they lost. How many did they win? There are 900 students in Sewickley Academy. There are 20 more girls than boys. How many girls are there? A board 400 cm long is cut into 2 pieces. One piece is 66 cm longer than the other. Find the lenght of the shorter piece. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The quadratic formula		2002-09-11
		From Kathleen: im having a problem trying to understand quadratic formulas can u please help me i have problems like 3x2 - 4x - 11 = 0 how do i work out that problem? i have the formula written down but it doesnt seem to register for me. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a triangle		2002-09-07
		From Phill: How do you find the area of a equilateral and other triangles? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Distance in 3-space		2002-08-16
		From David: The question is: how do I figure out the distance of one object in 3D space to another object in 3D space? I have an object at say x = 5.872, y = 2.876, and z = 7.290; and the other object is at x = 1.129, y = -8.213, and z = -11.127. I have been suggested to use the pythagorean theory on this, but since there are three variables, I don't understand how. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The area of a circle		2002-06-03
		From Jessica: I am doing a maths assigment for university, which is aimed towrds primary school students(k-6). I was wondering if you could give me some information as to how I could describe to students the rule for finding the area of circle, using a circle cut up into equal sectors (like a pizza). I know it has something to do with the fact that you can make these shapes into a parallelogram, but I am a bit uncertain as to how I can express this idea clearly and articulately to students. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A triangular prism		2002-04-28
		From A student: Need the formula for the surface area of a triangular prisim? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Area of a triangle		2002-04-07
		From Puzzled: What is the surface area of a triangle 13 ft x 13 ft x 18 ft? Answered by Penny Nom.
	sin 2x = cos 3x		2002-02-25
		From Allan: solve: sin 2x = cos 3x Primary question: how do you handle the cos 3x? Answered by Paul Betts and Chris Fisher.
	Rewriting and evaluating formulas		2001-11-19
		From A conserned mother: Due to the wide range of temperatures experienced in Canada, engineers who construct roads must allow for expansion and contraction of the road surface. The following formula is used to calculate the amount of expansion E to allow for: E= kL(T-t), where k is the constant of expansion for the road surface. L is the length of the section of highway in metres. T is the temperature of the air in degrees Celsius. t is the temperature, in degress Celsius, at which the section of the highway was constructed. Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Faces		2001-02-21
		From Sandy: How many faces are there on a sphere? What are the faces of a cone? What is the definition of a "face" of a 3D object? Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	An irregular polygon		2001-02-09
		From Jason: I have a 5 sided irregular polygon I am trying to figure out the area of. There are no right angles in the polygon as far as I can tell. I do not know any angles. Answered by Chris Fisher.
	A problem with distance		2001-01-16
		From A student: For what values of a is the distance between P(a, 3) and Q(5, 2a) greater than the square root of 26. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Euler's Formula		2000-11-11
		From Denise Roberts: I'm trying to design a unit (possibly involving a Webquest) on Polyhedra and I cannot find a formula I once used. The formula involved the number of vertices (V), edges (E), and faces (F) of the polyhedra. Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Triple angle formula		2000-02-23
		From Sara: Can one derive a triple angle formula for sine and cosine? If so, how? Answered by Chris Fisher.
	Derive the quadratic equation		2000-01-01
		From Thuy: My teacher asked us this question in which i can't understand when she asked to derive the quadratic equation. What does this mean? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A Trigonometry Question		1999-08-28
		From Diane Simms: My question is can the following be factored. I am a teacher who needs the factors to this right away. 2 Sin2X + 2 SinX CosX - 1= 0 Answered by Harley Weston.
	The Quadratic Formula		1999-01-22
		From Eric Morgan: Hi my name is Eric Morgan and I m in 8th Grade honors math (middle) and I'd like to know how to prove the quadratic formula -b±sqrt of b(a)(c)over 2(a) Answered by Penny Nom.
	Complex numbers and the quadratic formula		1998-12-25
		From Richard Peter: My age is 16, and my name is Richard. My question relates to the topic complex numbers & the quadratic formula. I would like to know how to solve quadratic equations in which the discriminant is less than 0 (i.e. we get two complex solutions to the quadratic) 3x2+2x+5 = 0 and how mathematicians like euler contributed to this field. If it would be possible I would also like to know how this type of quadratic equations can be graphed? Answered by Harley Weston.
	The bricklayers formula		1998-11-24
		From Rachel Kaplan: I have to do a report on the bricklayers formula N = 7LH. Can you give me any information on this. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Area of a triangle.		1998-02-01
		From Jodi Blucher: Is there a formula for the area of an equilateral triangle knowing the length of the sides? Answered by Chris Fisher and Harley Weston.
	Equivalent Expressions		1997-02-26
		From Karyn Jones: Josie says that s=n/(n+1) and s/(1-s)=n are two ways to write the same formula. Describe whether or not you agree with Joise. Explain how you made your decision. Answered by Walter Whiteley and Penny Nom.
	Deriving the Quadratic Formula		1997-02-04
		From James: How do you derive the quadratic formula? I know what it is, but the textbook doesn't say how to derive it. Answered by Penny Nom.
	problème de trigonométrie		2005-11-01
		From Manon: Soit un triangle ABC, de cotes a , b et c, avec A=45° et B=60°. Apres avoir demontre que 3a²-2b²=0 (que jai fais en utilisant la regle du sinus) et a²-2c²+2ac=0 (que jai fait en utilisant la regle du cosinus), vous montrerez que laire du triangle ABC peut sexprimer: { [ 3 + racine carre 3 ] / 12 } b² unites. Je ne sais pas comment arriver a cette expression de laire. Je narrive pas a exprimer c² et ac en fonction de b².. et je pense que ca pourrait vraiment aider.. puisque je suis arrive a letape: ac[(racine carre 3) / 4] avec ac = a² + c² - b² et a² = 2/3 b² ms c²= 1/3 b² + ac Answered by Claude Tardif.

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