Asia vs NE AfricaI have big History project due on next Thursday about compare and contrast…
- HISTORY
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- SCIENCE
Albinism, If a child is born with this condition from normal parents, from which parent or…
Albinism is an inherited condition in which the person has a lack of or total absence of pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair. It is usually transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. This means…
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- HISTORY
What caused the east-west schism in the Catholic church?
I think that there are a number of different ways in which you might answer this question. I would suggest that you look and see what your book says or what your teacher has said — they might…
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- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
What is Jared Diamond’s thesis in Guns, Germs, and Steel and what question is he trying to…
The basic question that Diamond is trying to answer in this book is that of why some cultures or countries became strong and rich while others did not. Specifically, he is asking why the Europeans…
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- ARABY
What are some biblical allusions and their connections in James Joyce’s “Araby”?
There are many examples of Christian allusions in “Araby.” Some are explicit, and open. For example, see the first line, which mentions the “Christian Brothers” school. A priest…
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- MATH
How do you solve an equation for a given variable? For example, how would you do: 5(2m+3) -(1-2m)…
5(2m+3) – (1-2m) = 2[3(3+2m) – (3-m)] First we will expand brackets starting from the inside out: 5*2m + 5*3 -1 +2m = 2[3*3+3*2m -3 +m] 10m + 15 -1 +2m = 2[9 +6m -3 +m] Group similar terms: 12m +…
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- LITERATURE
Can anyone identify the conflict in novel Q & A by Vikas Swarup.
In an interview with The Guardian, Swarup himself was articulating a belief that might serve as the central conflict of the novel. He said, “If a British army major can be accused of cheating,…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
How do Phineas and Gene grow throughout the novel?
I will assume that you are asking individually as characters, not corporately as a relationship. Finny: In the beginning, Finny’s competitive sporting spirit makes him fun-loving but also…
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- MATH
Having trouble w/algebra. Please help & explain: Solve for n. 5n + 1 = 5n – 1.
5n + 1 = 5n -1 First you need to group similar terms together. In other words, group n terms together on one side, and the constant terms on the other sides: 5n – 5n = -1-1 0 = -2 Then the…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Please explain the theme of the “loss of innocence.”
As the boys continue hunting, they develop a savage nature and do not consider the impact that their actions have on others. This is particularly true when Simon is killed in Chapter 9. The boys…
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- MATH
f(x) = e^x / (x+2) Let f(x) = u/v such that: u= e^x ==> u’= e^x v= (x+2) ==> v’ = 1 Noe by definition: f'(x) = (u’v-uv’)/v^2 =[ (e^x)*(x+2) – (e^x)*1]/(x+2)^2 = (e^x)(x+2…
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- TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING
In Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing according to Peter why don’t leaves turn bright colors in the…
The answer to this is that, according to Peter, leaves in New York City do not turn bright colors in the fall because of how there is so much air pollution in the city. You can find this answer…
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- MATH
3, a, b, 192 are terms in G.P? Find a and b.
3, a, b, 192 are parts of a geometric progression: a1= 3 a2= 3*r = a a3= 3*r^2 = b a4= 3*r^3 = 192 ==> 3r^3 = 192 Divide by 3: ==> r^3 = 192 /3 = 64 ==> r^3 = 64 Now take the cubic root…
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- EVERYDAY USE
How does Dee react when she learns what Mama plans to do with the quilts? What does Maggie say…
Dee, as expected, is angry. Her mom plans to give her sister a quilt which was made with several family heirlooms such as civil war uniforms, clothes belonging to the family, and other left over…
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- THE FACE ON THE MILK CARTON
What is the setting (time, era, place)? What mood does the author creates through the setting?
The setting is in suburban Connecticut, and among the wealthy. This New England feel during the early fall makes football season feel right there and on the verge of beginning to happen. I can just…
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- MATH
f(x) = x^2 + mx – 15 if 3 is one of the root, find m and the second root if possible.
f(x) = x^2 + mx -15 Since x=3 is one of the roots for f(x) , then f(3) =0 Let us substitute: f(3) = 3^2 + m*3 – 15 = 0 ==> 9 +3m -15 = 0 ==> 3m -6 = 0 ==> 3m = 6 ==> m = 6/3 = 2 ==>…
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- MATH
ln e^(x+2) = 5 + ln e^2 We know that: ln e^a = aln e = a*1 = a ==> ln e^(x+2) = 5 + ln e^2 ==> (x+2) = 5 + 2 ==> x+2 = 7 ==> x= 7-2 ==> x= 5
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- MATH
log 2 (2x) + log 4 (4x^2) = 3 solve for x
log 2 (2x) + log 4 (4x^2) = 3 First let us rewrite : We know that: log a b = log c b/log c a ==> log 4 (4x^2) = log 2 (4x^2) / log 2 4 But log 2 4 = 2 ==> log 4 (4x^2) =(1/2) log 2 (4x^2) =…
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- MATH
7 + 5(x-2) = 3(5x+1) -12 how to solve for x?
7 + 5(x-2) = 3(5x+1) -12 First let us open brackets: ==> 7 + 5x – 10 = 15x +3 -12 Simplify: ==> 5x -3 = 15x – 9 Now group similar terms: ==> 10x = 6 Now divide by 10: ==> x = 10/6= 5/3…
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- THE WEDNESDAY WARS
What is the most important part in The Wednesday Wars? The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt.
There are many ways to determine a “most important part” of a novel: thematically most important; plot development (conflict) most important; character development most important; structurally most…
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- MATH
How do I solve cosx = -0.23x^2 + 0.5?I’m not really sure how to go about solving this equation.
cosx =-23x^2+0.5 To solve for x. Solution: Let x be in radians and f(x) = cosx +0.23x^2-0.5 . Now f'(x) = -sinx +2(0.23)x = -sinx+0.46x. Setting f'(x) = 0 we get x= 0 f”(x) = (-sinx+0.46)’ = -…
- THE SHAKESPEARE STEALER
In The Shakespeare Stealer, what inner conflict is Widge faced with and as a result how does he…
The inner conflict that Widge expressed is best identified through the way in which he finally begins to find a home among the company, a place where he is valued and loved, and a skill that he is…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What are other pieces of literature that are similar to The Crucible in terms of theme? Thanks! 🙂
There are several themes in The Crucible, which means there are many stories which could be similar in theme. One idea which Arthur Miller develops is that of intolerance for sin, among other…
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- THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
What causes May to drown herself and what would you have done in such a situation?
May Boatwright once had a twin sister named April who was depressed and committed suicide at a young age. Since the passing of her sister May became depressed as well and was very sensetive. When…
- ENDER’S GAME
What words are written in the door cavern?What words are written on the door of the cavern?
The words are THE END OF THE WORLD. This cavern is in a fantasy world where recruits play games. After Ender enters the cavern, he finds a forest scene. In this new place, he can do things without…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
How do the footsteps in the novel become a larger theme through the novel?
Dickens uses lots of foreshadowing in A Tale of Two Cities. That’s not particularly surprising in such a long novel, first of all, but for a work which builds to a Revolution it’s actually…
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- BOY’S LIFE
What are some of the themes of “Boy’s Life,” by Robert McCammon?
Boy’s Life, by erstwhile horror fiction author Robert McCammon, tells the story of one summer in the life of 12-year-old Cory Mackenson, a resident of the fictitious town of Zephyr, Alabama. Zephyr…
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- MATH
(3/7) t + 4 = (1/7) t – 6 First let us multiply by 7: 7*(3/7)t + 4*7 = 7*(1/7)t – 6*7 ==> 3 t + 28 = t – 42 Now group similar: ==> 3t – t = -42 – 28 ==> 2t = -70 ==> t = -70/2 = -35…
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- OEDIPUS REX
What is the significance of the closing scene in Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex is what many consider to be the perfect tragic play; Oedipus, the title character, perfectly embodies Aristotle’s description of a tragic hero, and the action of the play makes it what…
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- SCIENCE
How do tattoos stay in your skin?
The ink from a tattoo is injected via a needle into the dermis. The dermis is the second layer of skin. The epidermis is the outer layer of skin and these skin cells are always being shed while the…
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- THE JUNGLE
In what ways does Sinclair depict capitalism as destructive? Consider the characters’ personal…
In The Jungle, capitalism is described as destructive because it is shown as favoring corruption between those in power while it denies social progress and advancement to the working class….
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- THE TIME MACHINE
According to the Time Traveller in H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine, what is the Fourth Dimension?
In Chapter 1 of The Time Machine the reader is introduced to Wells’ definition of the Fourth Dimension. In Wells’ story, the Time Traveller introduces the idea of time as the Fourth Dimension…
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- WALDEN
Discuss and illustrate Thoreau’s ideas on education.I have to answer this question about Walden…
Walden is a work in which Thoreau expresses his views and philosophies about all manner of things–from bugs to books to “brute neighbors.” His conversation in chapter 3, “Reading,” seems to me…
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- MATH
Can someone help me work this Linear equation out? 8x-5(2+x)=2(x+1)
8x – 5(2+x) = 2(x+1) First you need to open brackets: 8x – 5*2 -5*x = 2*x + 2*1 8x – 10 – 5x = 2x + 2 Now group similar: 8x – 5x – 2x -10 – 2=0 x – 12 = 0 Now add 12 to both sides: ==> x = 12 To…
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- HEART OF DARKNESS
Compare and contrast Marlow and Kurtz in Heart of Darkness
Please see the link for answers already posted about this topic. I would add, though, that Kurtz represents the worst type of colonialist. He allows himself to be treated as a god–and it is his…
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- SCIENCE
Imagine that your a scientist digging for fossils on a low-lying grassland.Many of the fossil…
Many times when scientists dig for fossils in an area, the fossils seem to be adapted to a different climate, environment, habitat, etc. This is due to the fact that although presently as in your…
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- SONG OF MYSELF
In section 6, what is the major symbol used and what does it represents?
In section 6, Whitman explores first through the eyes of a child what grass is. They both venture mild conjecture that the grass has something to do with life, but the section quickly shifts to…
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- SLAM!
What are the chain of events in the story?Intro, rising action, climax, falling action,…
Walter Dean Myers wrote a book called Slam but so did Ann M. Martin and Nick Hornby. I am guessing you are talking about the book written by Walter Dean Myers so thats the one I will summarize for…
- THE WOMAN WARRIOR
How does the story of Moon Orchid illuminate Kingston’s personality and choices in The Woman…
In most ways, Moon Orchid represents all that her sister Brave Orchid (and Kingston) are not. Moon Orchid is aware of her husband’s mistress, yet she does not insist that he leave his mistress…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Interpreting the federal governments role, why should article 6 override article 4?
Because of your tag, I am assuming that you are asking why the federal government should be able to have something like the “Defense of Marriage Act” that can override the idea that states have to…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
In Huckleberry Finn, what epiphany does Huck have in Chp. 23 that advances his inner conflict?…
In this chapter, Huck, Jim, the Duke and the Dauphin are escaping after ripping off a town with their fake performances. As the two crooks are sleeping, Jim is on the raft moaning and groaning, and…
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- MACBETH
When do you think Macbeth first dreamt of becoming king? Was it after he talked to Lady…
You do not tell us which line you need to interpret, so I cannot be sure that I am interpreting the line you want explained. In my opinion, Macbeth does not think of becoming king until after he…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What was the status on healthcare in the 1970’s?I am doing a report on healthcare in the 1970’s…
According to a recent New York Times article, there was much in way of similarity between the health care challenges in the 1970s and now. The article suggests that the rising incomes of the…
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- MACBETH
Why do you think Macbeth kills the chamberlains if this wasn’t part of Lady Macbeth’s plan?
Concerning Shakespeare’s Macbeth, several possibilities exist for explaining Macbeth’s killing the grooms even though doing so wasn’t part of the original plan. First, Macbeth is already sleep…
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- LITERATURE
Think of a “baptism scene” from a literary work. How was the characterdifferent after the…
Typically – a “baptism” scene in literature would be like any major moment of conversion – hopefully an experience that results in a better version of the character. One such experience is in…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
How does Leper from A Separate Peace help support or illustrate a theme in the novel?
Leper is the character who exposes the truth of the war, Finny’s accident, and the boys themselves. Leper enlists in the military because the ski troops enlistment film put a “friendly face” on…
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- SCIENCE
Explain why a solid mothball disappears without leaving any liquid & why our skin feels cold…
Mothballs, like dry ice (solid CO2), undergo a physical change called sublimation. In this change the solid goes directly into the gas state without first melting. Your skin feels cool when alcohol…
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- EMILY DICKINSON
“Emily Dickinson is more a rebel than a pessimist.” Explain.If I want to give reference from her…
I don’t see her as a pessimist. Her writings and viewpoints are much too complex to be simply dismissed as being “pessimistic.” She is one of the first thinkers to see society in a different…
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- SCIENCE
Stearic acid is used for making soap. The melting & boiling points of stearic acid are 70…
If by molten, you mean it has completely melted and is at 70 degrees C, then as cools it would stay at 70 degrees until it completely solidified, then it would slowly cool to room temperature,…
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- SCIENCE
What are the symptoms of mushroom poisoning?
Symptoms of mushroom poisoning are classified, according to the incubation period of type of fungi that cause intoxication, as follows: – With short period of incubation – cases in which symptoms…