1.0 INTRODUCTION Differential Equation In Motion A differential equation is a mathematical equation that relates some functions of one or more variables with its derivatives. Besides that, differential equations differ from ordinary equations of mathematics in that in addition to variables and constants they also contain derivatives of one or more of the variables involved. The history of differential equations was independently invented by English physicist Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and German
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Description This course introduces basic algebra concepts and assists in building skills for performing specific mathematical operations and problem solving. Students solve equations, evaluate algebraic expressions, solve and graph linear equations and linear inequalities, graph lines, and solve systems of linear equations and linear inequalities. These concepts and skills serve as a foundation for subsequent coursework. Applications to real-world problems are integrated throughout the course. This
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Chapter 3 Study Guide 3-1 Graphing Linear Patterns * Parts of a linear equation example question: -2 = -4x + 2 a) what is the slope of this line? b) what is the y-intercept? c) what is the x-intercept? d) what does the -2 stand for? * Solving word problems * Defining the variable, writing linear equation Example questions: 1) A 150 gallon aquarium contains 20 gallons of water. If it is filled at a rate of 2.5 gallons per minute, how many minutes will it take
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for the number of cars passing between the intersections. a. If the traffic is to keep moving, at each intersection the number of cars entering per hour must equal the number of cars leaving per hour. Use this idea to set up a linear system of equations involving and b. Use Gaussian elimination to solve the system. c. If construction on 27th Avenue limits to 50 cars per hour, how many cars per hour must pass between the other intersections to keep traffic flowing? Solution a. Set up the system
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Consistent System of Equations (determined): * For a given system, there exists one solution set for the different variables in the system or infinitely many sets of solution, so as long as we can find a solution for the system of equations, we refer to that system as being consistent. * For a two variable system of equations to be consistent the lines formed by the equations have to meet at some point or they have to be parallel. * For a three variable system of equations to be consistent
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How is the scientific method used to solve problems? Scientific method used to solve problems by keen observations, rational analysis, and experimentation. Observation: Closely observe the physical world around you. How is the scientific method used to solve problems? Scientific method used to solve problems by keen observations, rational analysis, and experimentation. Observation: Closely observe the physical world around you. Question: Recognize a question or a problem. Hypothesis:
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INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING SEMINAR (1) TRUE/FALSE (NOTE: Show any required calculations in your answers) 1. A corporation is a business that is legally separate and distinct from its owners. 2. Primary users of accounting information are accountants. 3. Accounting is thought to be the "language of business" because business information is communicated to users. 4. The role of accounting is to provide many different users with financial information to make economic decisions.
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Name: ______________________ Class: _________________ Date: _________ ID: A Solving Real-World problems with System of Linear Equations ____ 1 Mr. Frankel bought 7 tickets to a puppet show and spent $43. He bought a combination of child tickets for $4 each and adult tickets for $9 each. Which system of equations below will determine the number of adult tickets, a, and the number of child tickets, c, he bought? A. a = c - 9 9a + 4c = 43 B. 9a + 4c = 43 a +c=7 C. a + c = 301 a +c=7 D. 4a + 4c =
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Bank of America had total liabilities of $1,898,945,000 at the end of the 12/31/2011 fiscal reporting year. The liabilities that represented this number included the non-interest bearing deposits, the interest bearing deposits, short term debt, other liabilities, federal funds purchased and securities sold and long term debt. The largest of Bank of America’s liabilities would be the interest bearing deposits while the lowest liability that Bank of America reported was the short term debt which means
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Working Capital at Dell 1. How was Dell’s use of working capital a competitive advantage? Dell minimized its working capital as a result of its made-to-order manufacturing process. Dell focused on building computers to fit the orders placed by actual present and already-committed buyers. By building to order, Dell was able to significantly reduce its inventory on hand (in components, work in process and finished goods), accounts payable, and sunk labor costs thus reducing its working
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