Archive for November, 2009

Can someone give me 5 Surface area word problems?

I don’t need the solution. Just the question, and the answer.
5 ? ! ? !
I`ll give you one:
The surface area of a cube is 216 cm^2. Find the length of an edge of the cube. (It`s 6 cm)

Moving to North Miami Beach area looking for school.?

We are planning to move to Sunny Isles area (North Miami Beach) my son is 7 and need to go to a good school. Anybody outhere who know the area and can suggest any good elementary schools or charter school?
Your child will be assigned to school nearest your home, so if you are trying to [...]

Any reputable colleges for a Commercial Photography / Business double major in the NE area?

I’m a junior in high school and I’m starting to seriously look into colleges with both commercial photography and business majors. A good reputation is a must, and I’d prefer to stay in the NE area though if it’s a perfect match I’ll go anywhere.
Thanks!
-Rachel
Appologies, I mean the New England area.
there are actually zero colleges [...]

What is the area of a triangle that has a 270 degree angle within a circle whose radius is 4 inches?

I know the area of a circle is pie*radius(squared), so what would be the area and if you could please tell me how you got the answer thanks
270 degrees is 3/4 of a circle. So the area would be 3/4 * pi * r^2
The area is 12pi.Hope this helped.

Finding the area of a triangle based on vertices lines?

I can’t solve this, could someone please help me?
16) The lines: x-2y=2, -3x+y=4, and 2x+y=4 intersect in pairs to determine the vertices of a triangle. Find the area of the triangle.
Draw all three lines on x-y plane, and find all intersection points: (0,4), (2,0) and (-2,-2).
Since the triangle can be split into two triangles with [...]

What is the formula for the surface area of a triangular prism?

I have a maths test tomorrow and need to know the formula for the surface area of a triangular prism. i have searched on the net and cant find what i am looking for!!
i am in year 8 so try to be simple !!
The are two equal triangles on a triangular prism. The formula [...]

Geometry and Area Formulas, help.?

Parallelogram: A=bh
Triangle: A=1/2 bh
Trapezoid: A=1/2(b1+b2)h
The area formula for a rectangle is A=bh. Explain thoroughly how the three formulas are derived from the area formula from a rectangle.
the area of a rectangle is A = bh, the base time the height.
The Parallelogram is the same as the Rectangle, as a Parallelogram is a rectangle with part [...]

What is the best method to print out maps?

So i have a project i am working on and i need a map of a large area in detail. By detail i mean all the big and small street names showing.
Anyone recomend anything? Programs/Websites… and a way to format to fit in a page?
Thanks.
P.S – Ive tried google maps but i cant get [...]

Location for Cheap Aparment for mover to South Jordan- Utah area, likes nature, mountains, forest areas?

Anyone know this area and could name an apartment, or just a good town I should look for one; a place that has a nice nature location, maybe near the moutains, forest or trails…
Good places to live: West Jordan, South Jordan, Riverton, Draper. These places are close to the mountains, they are safe.
Serengeti Springs
Legacy Springs [...]

What are the best areas in the country to purchase a condo for investment purposes?

I am contemplating areas such as San Diego, Phoenix, Santa Barbara and perhaps Miami or Naples FL. Would I be better off buying a house as an investment?
It will not be a short term investment. If you buy now and keep it for 5-6 years, you’ll make money.
Southern California is a good place. The [...]