Friday, October 31, 2008
Assignment #8
Something that was made clearer to me is multiplying polinomials with algebra tiles. One of the websites helped me to understand this concept. Something new I learned was that polynomial functions are a form of smooth functions.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Assignment #5-Graded
1)What article did you choose and why?
2)How does it relate to you?
3)What did you learn from reading this article?
1)The article I chose was "Hybrid vs. fuel efficient cars." I chose this article because my mom owns a hybrid and I wanted to see if a fuel efficient car was better than a hybrid.
2)It relates to my mom because she owns a hybrid car.
3)From reading this article I learned how hybrids are specialized vehicles and require more maintenance than other cars.
1)The article I chose was "Shutting off Water Leaks." I chose this article because I like the summer and this article reminds me of the summer.
2)This article relates to my family and me because earlier this year our sink had a leak.
3)From this article I learned a tip on how to save money. When washing your car you can fill up a bucket of water instead of letting the hose run the whole time.
2)How does it relate to you?
3)What did you learn from reading this article?
1)The article I chose was "Hybrid vs. fuel efficient cars." I chose this article because my mom owns a hybrid and I wanted to see if a fuel efficient car was better than a hybrid.
2)It relates to my mom because she owns a hybrid car.
3)From reading this article I learned how hybrids are specialized vehicles and require more maintenance than other cars.
1)The article I chose was "Shutting off Water Leaks." I chose this article because I like the summer and this article reminds me of the summer.
2)This article relates to my family and me because earlier this year our sink had a leak.
3)From this article I learned a tip on how to save money. When washing your car you can fill up a bucket of water instead of letting the hose run the whole time.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Assignment #4 - Graded
This assignment is worth 15 points and will be due October 14, 2008. So, continuing on from Assignment #3, complete the following:
1) Check out this article:http://www.bts.gov/publications/omnistats/volume_03_issue_04/html/entire.html
2) Let's say you are an "average" American based on that article. How many total miles are spent driving to work in one week?
3) Now, if you are like a typical American, you are doing more driving than just to work and back. In an average week, I drive around 350 miles per week! Use this equation, 350/mpg x P = T (mpg = whatever your car's mpg is, P = local gas price, T = total cost) to find out how much you will spend on gas in one week.
Bonus - could you write an equation to find out how much you spend on gas in one month?And finally, if you didn't originally chose a hybrid car, are you interested in one now??!! If so, check this out: http://www.hybridcars.com/ and let me know what you think! ...And kudos to ones who already did! :)
2)15min. x 2(there and back)=30 min. 30 min x 5 days a week=150 min. a week
Final Answer: 150 min. a week
3)350/45 x 3.44=T 350/45=7.78 7.78 x 3.44= $26.76
Final Answer: $26.76 a week
1) Check out this article:http://www.bts.gov/publications/omnistats/volume_03_issue_04/html/entire.html
2) Let's say you are an "average" American based on that article. How many total miles are spent driving to work in one week?
3) Now, if you are like a typical American, you are doing more driving than just to work and back. In an average week, I drive around 350 miles per week! Use this equation, 350/mpg x P = T (mpg = whatever your car's mpg is, P = local gas price, T = total cost) to find out how much you will spend on gas in one week.
Bonus - could you write an equation to find out how much you spend on gas in one month?And finally, if you didn't originally chose a hybrid car, are you interested in one now??!! If so, check this out: http://www.hybridcars.com/ and let me know what you think! ...And kudos to ones who already did! :)
2)15min. x 2(there and back)=30 min. 30 min x 5 days a week=150 min. a week
Final Answer: 150 min. a week
3)350/45 x 3.44=T 350/45=7.78 7.78 x 3.44= $26.76
Final Answer: $26.76 a week
Monday, October 6, 2008
Assignment #3-Graded
So, how many of you dream of the first car you will own? Well, in this assignment, let's pretend that you just graduated from college and your super-generous parents are going to buy you WHATEVER car you want! However, you have to pay for gas with hard earned money you will be making in your first job :) In this 15 point assignment due THIS Wednesday October 8, your job will be to figure out the following:1) What car will you buy and why?2) Google your car, go the car's website, then find out:a) How many gallons does your gas tank hold? b) How many miles do you get per gallon (mpg)? 3)Now you can figure out how much will it cost you to fill your tank. Use the link below to find local gas prices.http://www.gasbuddy.com/
If I could get any car I wanted, I would get a Honda Civic Hybrid. My car would either be light blue or light green with a beige interior. I would also have a GPS navigational system so I wouldn't get lost while I was driving. I would buy this car because it is a hybrid and hybrids don't pollute the world as much and I would get great gas mileage. I also like this car because it is not too small and it is not too big. My gas tank would hold ten gallons. I would get forty-five miles to the gallon. It would cost me $34.40 to fill up my tank.
If I could get any car I wanted, I would get a Honda Civic Hybrid. My car would either be light blue or light green with a beige interior. I would also have a GPS navigational system so I wouldn't get lost while I was driving. I would buy this car because it is a hybrid and hybrids don't pollute the world as much and I would get great gas mileage. I also like this car because it is not too small and it is not too big. My gas tank would hold ten gallons. I would get forty-five miles to the gallon. It would cost me $34.40 to fill up my tank.
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