My random mathematical thoughts are recorded here along with contests and puzzles for those interested.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Geometry Question #5
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Here is the two-part question...
a. My hometown of Austin is the capital of Texas. The city of Austin has one more letter than the state the city is in. Can you name two other capital cities (and their states) that follow this same pattern?
b. Find the length of BD, AD, and AB in the following picture. Round any decimals in your answers to the nearest tenth.
Weekly Assignments #21
Algebra I:
1. Make-Up Packet. If you would like this, see me in class or e-mail
me at whatsmynumber@gmail.com
2. The packet is due the school day after you receive it.
3. The last day I will give out a packet is Wednesday, February 3, 2010.
4. NO LATE PACKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Geometry Pre-AP:
1. Pg. 461-462, #11-20, 23-25
2. Blog Question #4 was due on FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010. You have
until this FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 to get it in late for 10 points off.
3. Blog Question #5 is now up.
4. Don't forget to let me know what topic you plan to teach or make a
PowerPoint of as soon as possible. See your checklist for more details.
ALL CLASSES:
You have a 3-week test on Thursday, February 4, 2010. We will review
on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Solution Set for Geometry (Week #20)
Be patient! It's kind of a large file!