Geometry Question #11

Thank you for visiting the blog. You have until Thursday, May 27, 2010 by 11:59 PM to answer the following THREE-PART question. Make sure that you use COMPLETE sentences. For example, "No", "Yes", or "I don't know" would not be acceptable for full credit.

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Here is the three-part question... This counts as TWO homework grades and ONE quiz grade!

a. What is the equation of a circle whose center is located at (-2, 7) and has a diameter of 12 units?

b. Suppose I write the date May 16, 2010 as 05/16/2010. What was the last date that the world has seen that DID NOT include one prime number amongst its digits using this form (MM/DD/YYYY)?

c. What was your favorite moment that occurred in Mr. Swisher’s class this year? Please give at least THREE sentences for this part of the answer.

What's My Number? (Week of May 3, 2010)

WHAT'S MY NUMBER? is BACK!!!

For the rules of the game, click here.

Have a guess? Send an e-mail to whatsmynumber@gmail.com by Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 10:00 PM.

Here are the clues for the week of May 3, 2010:

1. I am a 3-digit even number where the sum of my digits is often considered an unlucky number.

2. If you double the product of my first and last digits, then you will get my second digit.

3. The difference between the number of sides on an octagon and the number of sides on a nonagon is my first digit.

4. My last digit is the clue number we are currently on.


I am 184 .

Winners: None yet.

Geometry Pre-AP: Selected Questions from Chapter 7

I have had students ask me questions about this week's homework in Geometry. Below is a link to the worked-out answers to some of the questions. Enjoy!

Also, if you would like to have a trigonetric table online, click here.

You want a scientific calculator, click here.
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Here are the worked-out problems...

For the Microsoft Word version, click here.

For the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version, click here.

A Note from Swish

If you have any questions about your homework and ONLY your homework, please feel free to e-mail me at whatsmynumber@gmail.com.

I will be sure to answer it as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, have a wonderful Cinco de Mayo!

Algebra & Geometry Pre-AP Tests

Below are the links to the tests for the week of May 5, 2010. You will have until MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010 at 3:45 PM to turn in.

Your test has TEN (10) questions that you must do, plus a bonus question. The bonus question is worth 10 points.

Print your test out, then make sure to show all of your work! Not doing so will result in a 20% deduction in your grade.

(If you have friends that claim not to have the Internet, do them a favor and print one out for them!)

Good luck on your test!

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Geometry Pre-AP:

For the Microsoft Word version, click here.

For the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version, click here.


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Algebra I:

For the Microsoft Word Version, click here.

For the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version, click here.

Weekly Homework (May 3 - May 7, 2010)

Here are the assignments for the week of May 3, 2010:


Algebra I
1. pg. 586, #4-34 (even)
2. pg. 596 – 597, #4-28 (even)
3. pg. 603, #3-39 (multiples of 3)

You will need to do these assignments in preparation for your AT-HOME test, which will be on this website by Wednesday, May 5. The test will be due on May 10, 2010 at 3:45 PM.


Geometry Pre-AP
1. pg. 469 - 470, #4-12 (even), 16-28 (even)
2. pg. 477-478, #4, 5, 8, 9, 13-15, 19-27 (all)
3. pg. 486, #6-20 (even), 21-28 (all)
4. You have a blog question due on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10:00 PM. To access it, click here.

You will need to do the textbook pages in preparation for your AT-HOME test, which will be on this website by Wednesday, May 5. The test will be due on May 10, 2010 at 3:45 PM.

Have a great week without the Swish!

Geometry Pre-AP: Section 7.5 Notes

For your weekly homework, click here.

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Here's part two:




Here's part three: