warpath1979: Mathematical/ sports question ? This is one of those questions that made no sense in school like "Train A and Train B." Though this may never happen in a football game it still is in the back of my mind. Say you have a personal foul Face Mask call on you opponents 10 yard line. The result of the call would be half the distance to … [Read more...] about Mathematical/ sports question ?
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How can I find the average speed of two trains?
: How can I find the average speed of two trains? Two trains drive towards each other in two separate tracks with a constant speed. Train A is 200 m long and train B is 400 m long. When the trains pass each other it takes 5 seconds from the fronts of the trains meet to the ends of the trains pass. If the trains drive in the same velocity, but in … [Read more...] about How can I find the average speed of two trains?
What kind of geometry is used when objects in water stick out and form an illusion?
Kasia: What kind of geometry is used when objects in water stick out and form an illusion? Sorry my question might sound a little confusing... but what i mean is, say you have a reed in a pond. The part of the reed that sticks out above water looks straight, but the part that is underwater looks diagonal. A lot of straight things make this … [Read more...] about What kind of geometry is used when objects in water stick out and form an illusion?
What is the difference between collage algebra and pre calculus?
GirlCuteStar: What is the difference between collage algebra and pre calculus? I am sophomore in high school and right now I am taking algebra 2. I am confused between what math class I should take. collage algebra or pre calculus. Any suggestions would help! :) Answers and Views: Answer by BrianI don't know. All the times I have seen a … [Read more...] about What is the difference between collage algebra and pre calculus?
How is algebra used in Computer science?
Rebekah05: How is algebra used in Computer science? I understand that you need to create equations in computer science, but what I'm wondering is are these just basic equations that you learn in beginning algebra? For example, in algebra there was problem solving that got progresseively harder like some using quadradic formulas and such. Do you … [Read more...] about How is algebra used in Computer science?
Do I need to be really good with maths to be a professional programmer?
Kim: Do I need to be really good with maths to be a professional programmer? I'm 15 and am about to begin my VCE studies (for non-Australians VCE is the year 11 and 12 courses a.k.a the ones that actually count for something) and I want to make an informed decision in what I want to study. What kind of maths is involved in programming? Answers … [Read more...] about Do I need to be really good with maths to be a professional programmer?
How is algebra used in the healthcare field?
justsomeone: How is algebra used in the healthcare field? How is algebra used in the healthcare field? Do you think that if the algebraic expression had never been created for you to learn that you would be able to do your job in health care with accuracy? Answers and Views: Answer by tiggerAs a nurse I use algebra in figuring out medication … [Read more...] about How is algebra used in the healthcare field?