Math Facts & Trivias 1. The value of zero was first used by the ancient Indian mathematician Aryabhata. 2. The implicit curve equation (x2+y2-1)3-x2y3=0 produces the heart shape. 3. The Reuleaux Triangle is a shape of constant width other than a circle. 4. If each count were a second long‚ it would take about 12 days to count to a million and about 32 years to count to a billion. 5. Forty’ is the only number that has all its letters in alphabetical order. 6. The National Pi Day ( π ) is
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221 - Use office equipment There are many different variations of equipment in my work area. One of these include the fax machine‚ this is mainly used for sending documents instantly to another fax machine through a standard telephone line. Most fax machines can also be used to make copies of documents and some can also be used as a computer‚ printer and scanner. Within my office the other types of office equipment are‚ telephone‚ printer‚ computer‚ laminator and photocopier. The features of
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FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS 1. RATE OF RETURN 2. SIMPLE INTEREST 3. COMPOUND INTEREST 4. MULTIPLE CASH FLOWS 5. ANNUITIES 6. LOAN REPAYMENT SCHEDULES Financial Math Support Materials Page 1 of 85 (1) RATE OF RETURN FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS CONCERNS THE ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOWS BETWEEN PARTIES TO A CONTRACT. IF MONEY IS BORROWED THERE IS AN INTIAL CASH INFLOW TO THE BORROWER BUT AFTERWARDS THERE WILL BE A CASH OUTFLOW IN THE FORM OF REPAYMENTS. A person
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Journal Week 16 I think reflection in this course has been the one component that sets it apart from any other math class I have taken. Even Math 105 last semester had a lot of reflection and the reflection aspect of both classes was incredibly helpful. I have never actually thought about math before. Usually I am just taught they formulas and how to use them. It was rare that a teacher really showed me why a formula worked. In this class‚ I was challenged to really think about what I was learning
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! ! Activity 2.2.1: The Neuron ! Introduction You are waiting to cross the street at a busy intersection. All of a sudden‚ two cars collide right in front of you. Your hands instantaneously fly up to shield your face. You hear the horrible crunch of metal. You smell the burning rubber of tires and you open your eyes to see the skid marks on the road. Reaching for your cell phone‚ you dial 911. Your heart races as you run out in the street to see if you can be of any help. So much is happening at
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MATH PROJECT SELECTION LIST 1. Investigate the five "perfect" (or Platonic) solids and explain why there are only five. References: "The Mathematics Teacher"‚ April ’77‚ p. 335; I have directions for making the solids from strips of paper; NCTM Student Math Notes‚ May 1999. 2. Research an invention based on unusual geometric properties or configurations (e.g. Rolamite Bearing‚ Wankel Engine‚ Holograms‚ etc.). References: "Popular Science"‚ Feb. ’76‚ p. 106; "Popular Science"‚ Aug
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Academic Scholarships at Bethany Year 7 Entry Scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance in the Entrance Tests and the information contained within the reference from the candidate’s current school. All candidates sitting the Year 7 Entrance Tests will automatically be considered for an Academic Scholarship; parents do not need to make a separate application. Year 9 Entry Assessment is made on the basis of three written exam papers in English‚ Maths and Science which are designed to
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1-20-13 Essay #1- math and me When I first learned about math I was nervous I thought I wouldn’t learn how to do it or be good at it or maybe not be able to keep up with the others. When I finally started doing it I realized I was actually pretty good at it so I kept practicing and learning new things and then third grade came and we had to do multiplication and times tables‚ I wasn’t thrilled. I didn’t quite get it at first and took me a while to get the hang of it. I just remember doing mad minutes
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Step-By-Step Math Review Quick Start Guide STEP-BY-STEP MATH REVIEW SERVICE University of Phoenix Pre-Algebra Review for MAT/116 & MTH/208 Courses Did you dread math class in Junior High or High School? If so‚ you may be feeling some of this “math anxiety” about your upcoming required courses. Be sure to check out the new online math review service from The University of Phoenix (UoPX). We call it Step-By-Step Math Review‚ and it’s a fun and easy way to brush up on math skills at your own pace
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Buried treasure. Ahmed has half of a treasure map‚ which indicates that the treasure is buried in the desert 2x - 6 paces from Castle Rock. Vanessa has the other half of the map. Her half indicates that to find the treasure‚ one must get to Castle Rock‚ walk x paces to the north‚ and then walk 2x - 4 paces to the east. If they share their information then they can find x and save a lot of digging. What is x? Given this scenario the Pythagorean Theorem would be the strategy we use to solve for x
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