(I made this when I was a freshman. I’m now a Junior.) Why do we need to learn Algebra? What’s the point of learning Algebra in the first place? After all‚ all of the math leading up to Algebra that we learned growing up such as addition‚ multiplication‚ decimals‚ fractions‚ et cetera that seems to have a concrete meaning? This concept all deals with numbers‚ in some way or another‚ and because of this we can apply it to our daily lives like calculating‚ and in our chosen career. In short
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Intermediate Sanctions Florence Thomas Axia College of University of Phoenix Intermediate sanctions are criminal sentences that fall between standard probation and incarceration. Intermediate sanctions can include house arrest‚ intensive probation (i.e.‚ probation with more conditions beyond the basic conditions of standard probation)‚ boot camps‚ electronic monitoring‚ and drug treatment programs. Intermediate sanctions serve a dual purpose in the criminal justice system
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Algebra Algebra was invented by the Muslim mathematician Al-Khwarizmi in the book he wrote in 820. Algebra is the Arabic word (aljabr) for "equation"‚ and the word "algorithm" comes from the author’s name‚ Al-Khwarizmi. He is rightly known as "the father of Algebra The roots of algebra can be traced to the ancient Babylonians‚ who developed an advanced arithmetical system with which they were able to do calculations in analgorithmic fashion. The Babylonians developed formulas to calculate solutions
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Intermediate Sanctions Intermediate sanctions are the sanctions that are more restrictive than the probation and less restrictive than imprisonment. It is also intended to relieve the pressure on the over crowed facilities that deal with the corrections and the probation departments that are understaffed. The purpose for the intermediate sanction in the criminal justice process is that it helps with any of the concerns from the facilities being packed and over crowed. Jails and the prisons
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Tatenda Shumba Shane Johnson Per 4 Is algebra necessary? Algebra is important to learn. But it is not necessary. Life existed before algebra was invented and could still continue without it. There are many applications of Algebra in real life situations. It is important to learn the basics‚ especially when it comes to money and finance. Many adults use the basics but not anything beyond‚ like if you were to go around and ask what is the quadratic equation not most adults would get it
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Various derivations of the word "algebra‚" which is of Arabian origin‚ have been given by different writers. The first mention of the word is to be found in the title of a work by Mahommed ben Musa al-Khwarizmi (Hovarezmi)‚ who flourished about the beginning of the 9th century. The full title is ilm al-jebr wa’l-muqabala‚ which contains the ideas of restitution and comparison‚ or opposition and comparison‚ or resolution and equation‚ jebr being derived from the verb jabara‚ to reunite‚ and muqabala
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The Father of Algebra In the source‚ Shawn Overbay writes a biography on The Father of Algebra‚ Al-Khwarizmi. Overbay shows and explains the equations that Al-Khwarizmi invented and how they were used. In the source‚ the author states “Al-Khwarizmi wrote numerous books that played important roles in arithmetic and algebra” (Overbay). Not only was The Father of Algebra a mathematician‚ he was also an inventor‚ an Astronomer‚ and a Scholar. The visual source is a page from Al-Khwarizmi’s Kitab
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Basic Engineering Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates F Hamer‚ M Lavelle & D McMullan The aim of this document is to provide a short‚ self assessment programme for students who wish to understand the basic techniques of logic gates. c 2005 Email: chamer‚ mlavelle‚ dmcmullan@plymouth.ac.uk Last Revision Date: August 31‚ 2006 Version 1.0 Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Logic Gates (Introduction) Truth Tables Basic Rules of Boolean Algebra Boolean Algebra Final Quiz Solutions to Exercises Solutions
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Regents Practice Test 1 Integrated Algebra Part I: Multiple Choice 1. Expressed in simplest form‚ [1] 8a2 [2] 3a2 12a 3c is equivalent to: 4ac [3] 3a3 [4] 3a3c 6. The accompanying graph shows the high temperatures in Elmira‚ New York for a 5-day period in January. 2. Which trinomial is equivalent to (3x - 2)(x + 4)? [1] 3x2 + 10x + 8 [2] 3x2 - 10x - 8 [3] 3x2 + 10x - 8 [4] 3x2 - 10x + 8 Which statement describes the data? [1] median = mode [3] mean < mode [2] median = mean [4] mean
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CMU Spring’14 18-760 VLSI CAD [100 pts] Homework 1 Out Wed‚ Jan 22; Due Mon‚ Feb 3 (by noon in HH1112) 1. Properties of Boolean Difference [15 pts] (i) Use Boolean algebra and the basic properties of Shannon cofactors from the notes to show that this identity is true. Again‚ f and g are functions of x1‚x2‚...xn‚ and x refers to some arbitrary variable in x1‚x2‚...xn. ∂ ( f + g) ∂g ∂f # ∂f ∂g & = f • ⊕ g• ⊕% • ( ∂x ∂x ∂x $ ∂x ∂x ’ Hints: (a) Notice that there are no “x” variables
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