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how many fewer grames of caffeine is she consuming each week?

how many fewer grames of caffeine is she consuming each week? I try with the following 2*97*7 + 5 * 6 *7 = 1358 +210 = 1568 mg convert to gram = 1.568 but not correct , please help how calculate ??
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Where can I find colleges around Tallahassee, Florida that offer math courses that qualifies someone to teach college level math classes?

Are there any colleges around Tallahassee, Florida where I can take 1 or 2 math classes to teach math on the college level? I applied to teach full-time at the community college in Tallahassee but they said that 1 or 2 of my master level math…
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Which is a better definition of a parabola?

Based from reading Math books I have this question, hope you can help me Sirs/Madams Which is a better definition of a simplified parabola A locus of an equation $Cy^2+Dx=0$ or $Ax^2+Ey=0$. (In this definition, definition 2 then becomes a property…
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math classes to take for path

I have taken: Calc 1, 2, & 3, Introduction to Discrete Math, and Introduction to Statistics. The maths I learn I wish to be most applicable to programming (any kind of programming, game, physics, AI, etc ...) Classes I get to choose from, bold ones…
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Large round brackets in equation

I cannot recall what the large () brackets mean - Google seems to be full of links on how to create them but not what they actually are or how to resolve them. $ \left( \begin{array}{l} n\\ 2 \end{array} \right)r^2 $ Can someone please clarify? In…
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Why do we need zeroes when writing some of those kinds of numbers?

I've looked up that zero is a placeholder in numbers that have this digit. I also figured out what would happen if there's no zero in 5,074 in a math journal. The number would be 5,74, which would look silly if it's written with a comma. Maybe…
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I am looking for a book designed for self teaching applied/engineering mathematics. Can someone help me find a few?

I have used Shaum's differential equations. Are there others that I could use that are designed for self-study?
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How to calculate how much to add so that buying 1 expensive item is better than 10 cheap items

I am trying to make a shop for self learning but i have a small hiccup! I have this list of items that has a USD value assigned to it. But I want to make it so if they buy a "100 GB/s" it should be cheaper than buying 100 "1 GB/s" or 10 "10 GB/s". I…
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What are the topics taught in Pennsylvania for the Algebra 1 course?

I am entering 8th grade and I recently took a placement test. I am hoping to get into the 11th grade mathematics course (Algebra 2), but I am not sure whether or not I will qualify. The school that I will be attending has three advanced classes for…
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SAT word problem

Set S consists of all positive multiples of 5 that are less than 100, and set T consists of all positive multiples of 10 that are less than 100. The median of the numbers in set T is how much greater than the median of the numbers in set S?
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Are upper division math courses textbook- or lecture-based?

I'm a sophomore studying computer science. I have the option of finishing up my degree, or switching to math and taking my minor in CS. I'm contemplating switching for a variety of reasons - don't like sitting in front of the computer, not…
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Incrementing Number Formula

I am trying to find a formula to express the nth term, the pattern is as follows: n = 4, 5, 6, 7 its corresponding values are as follows: 6, 10, 15, 21 I know this is not worded very well, if anyone can help it would be most appreciated
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Limits as x approaches 0

I was wondering how this worked when submitted, anything over 0 was infinite.
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Can someone very intuitively explain why the cross-product works, with respect to proportions?

Note: unrelated to matrices. I have to teach this concept, and I want to know what is the best way to show that the cross product is always equal if the two fractions are equal. Thank you so much.
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What are the variables by which I can differentiate the different fields of math?

Ironically, I'm on a mathematics-based forum using the terms "variables" and "differentiate" in entirely non-mathematical ways, but what I mean by this question is as follows: I'm self-studying and looking to gain an overarching understanding of…
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