Archive for July, 2009

How does one put a watermark in an Excel worksheet?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Not even sure if it is possible but would like to put a watermark in an excel worksheet… HOW can it be done? step by step?

Yes in Excel 2007 use the pagel ayout tab then background choose file. Which appears in every cell.

In Excel 97 to 2003 it’s just Format background and select file

What is a good website to practice geometry ?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

I want help with geometry - what is the best web site to work sample problems with explanations ?

www.geometry.com

How do I divide with decimals?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Last year I never understood how to divide with decimals. My question is 244 divided by 0.2. How do I do this problem?

In this case it is easy. Just forget about the decimal.
What is 244.0 divided by 2?
122.0 Right? Then move the decimal over one position.
You get 1220
So do the same thing with whatever it is.
For example… 464.200 divided by .422.
Forget the decimal on the second number and just divide 464.200 by 422. You should get 1.1. Then go put the decimal back in (3 places), giving you the answer 1100.000 or just 1100.
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That works, but here is a slightly easier way…
12345.678 divided by 5.400
Multiply both parts times the number of digits to the right of the decimal in tens. Since there are 3 spaces we need 3 zeros. So multiply both pieces by 1,000 (three zeros). Then divide out the whole numbers.
another example… 2.456 divided by 1.228. Multiply both sides by 1,000 (3 places), giving you 2456 divided by 1228.
You can use any multiplier, but the easiest is the smallest. No matter what the multiplier, you will always get the same answer.

How much will it cost to build an addition onto my house?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

I’m located in Maryland and am looking into adding an addition onto an existing home for my Mother to move into (hopefully with her own kitchen, laundry, etc.).

way to broad of question. $100 - 250 sqft? Call a licensed builder (check with the BBB as well)

How can you use prime factorization to write a fraction in simplest form?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Help i need to write in math how to use prime factorization to write a fraction in simplest form.

THANKS!

okay im kinda bad at explaining in words so ill use an example.

24/8
find the prime factors of the numerator and denominator.
2 x 2 x 2 x 3 / 2 x 2 x 2
cancel out the like terms, leaving you with
3/1, or 3

hope i helped! =]

How do i solve a quadratic formula with fractions?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

I’m taking a sample math placement test and I cannot find on the internet or in my dad’s old algebra book how to solve a quadratic formula. 9+(3/x)-(2/x^2)=0 is the problem. Do I get rid of the fractions first and then put that into the quadratic formula?? Thanks for any help I can get!

9 + (3 / x) - (2 / x^2) = 0

Let 1 / x = u.
9 + 3u - 2u^2 = 0
2u^2 - 3u - 9 = 0
(2u + 3)(u - 3) = 0
u = - 3 / 2 or u = 3.

Therefore, as x = 1 / u:
x = - 2 / 3 or x = 1 / 3.

Where can I find good system of equations worksheets online?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

So I am not doing that well on system of equations in my algebra class and I need a little help. So please tell me any good system of equations worksheets online.
Thank you so much,
Julia

I would recommend looking at the even problems in your text book. You can see if your answers are right by checking with the references given below.

I need help for my child to learn his multiplication facts and remember them is there a site online?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

He has learned them so many times,each year I go through the same thing.He is in the sixth grade and his grades are alright, except for math. That is because he don’t know his multiplication facts. How do I make them stick with him?

to learn the 9 times tables hold both your hands out so you can count the fingers from one to ten. Then if you want to work out what 9 x 4 is you put down your fourth finger and the fingers numbered 1,2 and 3 on the left of it each stand for tens. There are six fingers left up on the right of it. So therefore the answer is 36!
He will never forget him 9x tables again!

what are the anwers called for multipucation division addition and subtraction?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

my daughter is doing a project and she forgot them! i told her it has been a long time……. Does anyone know?

product = multiplication
quotient = division
sum = addition
difference = subtraction

What are the best algebra textbooks money can buy?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

I want to do a thorough, cumulative review of elementary and intermediate algebra (through exponential and logarithmic functions). Some textbooks I’ve seen are horrible. Can someone recommend some titles/authors/publishers that do an excellent job of teaching this discipline THOROUGHLY?

Please check SCHAUM series.