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	Why is lbs the abbreviation for pounds?		1996-10-03
		From Nancy Mutdosch: What does lbs stand for? Why is it the abbreviation for pounds? Answered by Chris Fisher.
	When does sqrt(x^2+y^2)=x+y?		2016-03-30
		From Margret: when does sqrt(x^2+y^2)=x+y Answered by Penny Nom.
	The uniqueness of the lub		2015-10-25
		From Aishwarya: Prove that if the lub and glb of a set exist then they are unique Answered by Penny Nom.
	e = m c^2		2009-12-09
		From Jim: Please explain the following formula: E=MC2 (squared) Answered by Robert Dawson.
	The volume of a pipe elbow		2008-12-31
		From mhd: how i can find volume of the pipe elbow of 4inches? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	The path of a small sailboat		2008-11-19
		From jane: a sailor in a small sailboat encounters shifting winds. she sails 2.00 km East then 3.40 km North East, then an additional distance in an unknown direction. Her final position is 6.68 km directly east of the starting point. find the magnitude & direction of the third leg of the voyage. Answered by Harley Weston.
	An array of tulip bulbs		2008-09-06
		From Mary: My daughter had this problem on one of her tests. She forgot to ask her teacher what she did wrong. I understand she did not answer the question in full, but what she did answer I feel is right. Please explain to me the correct answer. Thank you. Mary Answered by Harley Weston.
	Angle of depression (declination) between sailboat observations		2007-07-18
		From Joyce: From a cliff 150 ft above a lake, we see a boat sailing directly towards us. The angle of depression of the boat is seen to be 5 degrees and 7 inches and 11 degrees and 18 inches. Find the distance sailed between observations. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Probability		2007-05-07
		From Danielle: A box contains 3 defective lights and 5 non-defective lights. The lights are tested one at a time without replacement. What is the probability that the 3 defective bulbs will be found in the first 3 tests? is it 1/56 by chance? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	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.
	Newton meters and ft-lbs		2006-11-04
		From Michael: What is the correlation between Newton meters and ft-lbs of torque? If an engine has 100ft-lbs of torque,what would that equate to in Newton meters? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Don't worry too much about your difficulties in math...		2001-09-07
		From Matt: Do you know who said,"Don't worry too much about your difficulties in math, I assure you that mine are still greater"? Thanks for your help. this for extra credit and I can't find it ANYWHERE! Answered by Penny Nom.
	Conversions		2000-04-23
		From Tara: 750 lbs = ___ tons How do I figure this out!? I know that 1 ton is 2000 lbs, how do I figure out this answer? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The Bellhop Problem		1999-08-29
		From Gerard O'Neill: Three fellows going to a Math Conference book into a motel. "That will be $30.00" says the bellhop. Each fellow gives $10.00 and they go off to their room. The manager enters and says "That was a $25.00 room. Go and give them $5.00 back." The bellhop heads off but thinks....."how am I going to split $5.00 between 3 fellows? Hey I will keep two dollars and give each guy a dollar." He does just that.......each fellow now paid $9.00 and the bellhop kept two. 3 X 9= 27 plus the bellhops two = $29.00 Where is the missing dollar? Answered by Harley Weston.

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