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    Math Functions

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    Pre-Calculus and Trig/Pre-Calculus Writing Assignment As a part of our math course we have been assigned a writing piece in which we are required to discuss the properties and uses of several kinds of algebraic functions. The four models include‚ linear‚ exponential‚ power‚ and inverse power. The purpose of this assignment is to review our understanding of these models and their uses and to fulfill a writing piece for the MEAP test. The first and simplest function to be discussed is the linear function

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    Math Investigation

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    MATH INVESTIGATION 4.2 FACTORIZATIONS on the Math Investigator determines if a number is prime or composite. If a number is composite‚ it prints all its factors‚ the number of factors‚ and its prime factorization. The numbers 1‚ 2‚ 4‚ and 6 have 1‚ 2‚ 3‚ and 4 factors‚ respectively: 1 has only 1 as a factor; 2 has 1 and 2 as factors; 4 has 1‚ 2‚ and 4 as factors; and 6 has 1‚ 2‚ 3‚ and 6 as factors. These factors are illustrated by the rectangles shown here. Starting Points for Investigations

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    Trifles by Susan Glaspell

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    Analytical Essay on Drama Trifles by Susan Glaspell Heidi Barnard South University Trifles’ By Susan Glaspell I believe had several small defining moments leading to the one larger defining moment‚ which brings together all of them together. The defining moment is the discovery of the dead bird hidden in the pretty red box‚ this leads back to smaller points such as her sewing and the bird cage. “ Here’s some red. I expect this has got sewing things in it. (Brings out a fancy box.) What a

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    Susan B. Anthony

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    Susan B. Anthony Susan Brownell Anthony was the pioneer and key spokesperson for the 19th century women’s suffrage movement. She was and activist‚ reformer‚ teacher‚ and lecturer. Anthony was born in South Adams‚ Massachusetts‚ 15 Feb.‚ 1820. The second of eight children‚ Susan learned to read and write at age three. In 1826‚ when she was six years old‚ the family moved to Battenville‚ New York. Susan attended a local district school‚ where a teacher refused to teach her

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    Math Is No Fun

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    I feel is much needed‚ all while checking off another class off the graduation checklist. I would really like to gain more confidence in math and test taking over the course of this semester. I have a tendency to get a little dyslexic with numbers especially on tests‚ which tends to be my number one concern with math. This will be my first time back in a math classroom since studying algebra‚ geometry‚ and trigonometry in high school. I do feel a little nervous about getting back in the swing

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    Math Ia

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    Math IA IB MATH SL Math IA Introduction: In this task I will consider a set of numbers that are presented in a symmetrical pattern and try to find a general equation to find the elements in the [pic]row. Consider the five rows of number shown below. Figure 1 Lacsap’s Fractions The aim of this task is to find the numerator of the sixth row and to find the general statement for [pic]. Let [pic] be the

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    Susan B. Anthony

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    as someone who is tired of how their gender is being treated and wants equality between both genders. Born Susan Brownell Anthony on February 15‚ 1820‚ is known to be one of the first feminist during her time. She had many contributions in fighting for women’s rights during her entire life. She is one of the more famous and well known women through out her generation and will continue to

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    Consumer Math

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    Assignment 2.2.6 The journey that I have taken through this Consumer Math class has been educational and eye opening. I have come to find through my studies that the world of business and marketing is not as “nice” as it may seem. This course has thoroughly presented some ways that you can avoid being defeated by the system‚ and subsequently use these minor disadvantages to your advantage. As a senior about to graduate from high school‚ I am now at the point where I can become an active member

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    Math 205

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    So the required probability = 1 -1/2.52 => 0.84 =>at least 84% A die is rolled five times and the number of twos that come up is tallied. Find the probability of getting the indicated result. 3) Two comes up one time. Ans: This is an example of binomial distribution Probability of occurance of 2‚ p = ½ Probability of non-occurrence of 2‚ q = 1-1/2 =1/2 So the probability that two comes 1 times (which means it doesn’t appear on other 4 occaisions) ⇨ C(5‚1) p1q4 ⇨ 5(1/6)(5/6)4

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    Prompt: "There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice‚ but there must never be a time when we fail to protest" Justice can be seen from numerous amounts of perspectives where it is due to the upbringing of the person or due to their cultural beliefs‚ however they are all guided by the principal of fairness. Sadly though‚ sometimes we may be powerless to prevent injustice from occurring‚ as we are not always in the position where we are able to do something. This however should

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