Using the Discriminant to Calculate Income from Mug Sales
Using the discriminant to solve a practical problem involving the pricing of mugs for greatest profit.
Using the Distance Formula to Find Distance Between Points
A practice problem is given to find the distance between coordinates using the distance formula.
Using the Least Common Denominator to Solve an Equation
Review of the procedure for solving equations that contain rational expressions.
Utilitarianism (Part One)
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum distinguishes between classical utilitarian theory, with its emphasis on doing what's best for all humanity, and the economic version of utilitarianism, which says that people make choices on ..
Utilitarianism (Part Two)
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum offers a critical analysis of classical utilitarian theory. On the positive side, she states that classical utilitarianism valued everyone equally, regardless of social class. However, in the ..
Values, Goals, and Employee Morale
The values an organization stands for can exert a strong influence on morale. Unfortunately, many companies profess to value one type of behavior, but actually reward behavior that is very different and represents very d..
Variables and the Greatest Common Factor
To factor completely, the greatest common factor must include every number and variable that is a factor of each term in the polynomial. A demonstration of how variables can be a part of the greatest common factor.
Variation Problems
A variation problem always involves two sets of information and two formulas. To solve a variation problem, a general formula is written from the variation statement. A specific formula can then be written with the const..
Verifying Right Triangles with the Pythagorean Theorem
The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to determine whether a triangle is a right triangle, given the length of its sides.
Verifying Right Triangles with the Pythagorean Theorem Practice Problem
The Pythagorean Theorem is used to verify that a triangle is a right triangle, which is important because it is not always possible to determine visually.