Using Proportion to Find Real Lengths from Scale Lengths
A specific formula is developed to solve a practical problem of converting scale length to real length in a scale drawing.
Using Slope and One Point on a Line to Write an Equation
Writing an equation in slope-intercept form given the slope and a point on the line.
Using Slope-intercept Form to Graph an Equation
Using the slope-intercept form, the line can be graphed simply by plotting the y-intercept and using that slope to find the second point.
Using Sound to Measure Ocean Warming
Renowned oceanographer and geophysicist Walter Munk talks about efforts to measure ocean warming through the use of sound--a process known as dark acoustic thermometry. Professor Munk notes that since the speed of sound ..
Using Tidal Power
Renowned oceanographer and geophysicist Walter Munk talks about the potential use of tidal power to generate electricity. He notes that the Bay of Fundy is frequently mentioned as a possible site for this sort of power g..
Using Two Points on a Line to Write an Equation
Using the coordinates of two points on a line to write an equation involving the Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.
Using Up Our Resources
Former Sierra Club president David Brower talks about the depletion of Earth's resources, noting that, over the past fifty years, the United States has used up more resources than the rest of the world throughout all of ..
Using a Quadratic Equation to Calculate What Size Driveway Will Fit Within the Budget
Using the quadratic equation to solve a practical problem that involves finding calculating the width and length a driveway can be given a budgeted amount of money.
Using a Table to Help Solve a Word Problem
How drawing a table can help to evaluate data and turn it into an equation that can be solved.
Using the Commutative and Associative Laws Together
The commutative and associative laws for addition can be combined. Demonstration of using the associative and commutative laws together in an addition problem.