Find the length of the line segment AB if A(2,-4) and B(-2,1)
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- MATH
(3+5)^2 / 2 First we will solve between the brackets. ==> 8^2 /2 Now we will raise to the 2nd power. ==> 64/2 = 32. ==> (3+5)^2 / 2 = 32
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- MATH
Find the length of the line segment AB if A(2,-4) and B(-2,1)
Given the line segment AB such that the coordinate of A is ( 2,-4) and the coordinates of y is (-2,1) We need to find the length of the line segment AB. We will use the distance between two point…
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- MATH
Find the point of intersection for the line y=2x-5 and the curve f(x) = x^2 -4
Given the curve f(x) = x^2 -4 and he line y= 2x-5 We need to find the intersection points between the line and the curve. The point of intersection must verify the equations for the line and the…
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- MATH
Differentiate: f(x) = (x-2)(2x+3) + x^3
Given the functions f(x) = (x-2)(2x+3) + x^3 We need to find the first derivative f'(x). First we will simplify the functions by opening the brackets. ==> f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x – 4x – 6 + x^3 Now we…
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- MATH
Two consecutive integers has a sum of 25, what are the numbers?
Let us assume that one of the integers is n. Then, we know that the next consecutive integer is n+1 Now given that the sum of both numbers is 25. Then we will rewrite into algebraic form. ==> n…
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- RAPPACCINI’S DAUGHTER
How can I compare & contrast an element in “A Rose for Emily” and “Rappaccini’s…
One element common to both Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” and Hawthorne’s “Rappaccini’s Daughter” is that of patriarchal dominance. For, both Emily Grierson and Beatrice Rappaccini are subugated by…
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- MATH
Given the equation: 9 l 5x-3 l = 90 We need to solve for x. First, we need to isolate the absolute value on the left side by itself. Then, we will divide by 9 both sides. ==> l 5x-3 l = 10 Now…
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- MATH
Given the equation x^2 – 3x = 28 We need to find x that verifies the equation. Let us rewrite the equation so the right side is 0. ==> x^2 – 3x -28 = 0 Now we will factor the quadratic…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In regards to Of Mice and Men, what was life like for the itinerant worker in 1930s California?
One way to approach this assignment is to do some research on the Great Depression and the migrant workers. However, it is worthy of note to know that the group about whom John Steinbeck wrote his…
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- ANIMAL FARM
What characters in the book represent Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky?How are they similar to…
Stalin and Trotsky are represented by Napoleon and Snowball. It is evident that Orwell wanted to create this parallel in a couple of ways. The first is that both Napoleon and Snowball are…
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- HARD TIMES
In Hard Times, how does Dickens develop a contrast between the opposing values of the circus to…
You might want to start considering this question by analysing Chapter Six, “Sleary’s Horsemanship,” and comparing it with the rest of the novel up unto this point. It is in this chapter that we…
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- SCIENCE
Why does Biodiversity decrease as we go from the equator to the poles ? What is the importance…
The climate at the equator is warm, moist and either desert or rain-forest. The rain forest biome has been noted to have the greatest amount of biodiversity in an ecosystem. Resources are abundant…
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- SCIENCE
Two friends decided to have a friendly race on their bikes. The girl travels at 6.0 m/s while her…
distance is a function of the rate at which you go and how long you travel at that rate. The formula for distance is: d = vt where d is the distance, v is the rate, and t is the time. In this…
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- ETHAN FROME
Describe several events from Ethan Frome that demonstrate the positive and negative aspects of…
The lack of communication is a major motif in the novel. Wharton explores it in terms of both literal physical communication and the more subtle aspects of emotional communication between and among…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
How does Hassan and Amir represent religion in the Afghan society in The Kite Runner?
Hassan represents the lower class, strict adherence to Muslim beliefs. He has little education, and he follows his faith and its teachings to his unfortunate demise. His is a blind loyalty to the…
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- HAMLET
Can someone sum up what Hamlet’s inner conflict is in the play Hamlet?
Hamlet’s inner conflict centers around whether or not he should enact revenge upon his father’s murder, or not. Wrapped up in that conflict are questions about whether the ghost of his father was…
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- PHYSICS
How do you find the height of the roof in the following case:A tennis player, standing at the…
We have to use the concepts of motion here. The tennis player throws the ball straight up with an initial speed of 6 m/s. There is an acceleration acting on the ball due to the gravitational force…
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- SCIENCE
Calculate the number of moles of electrons required to deposit 6.35 g of copper on a metal…
To solve this type of problem, first determine the number of moles of copper produced. moles = mass/elemental mass = 6.35/63.5 = 0.1 moles Now write the reaction taking place, and assume you have a…
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- SCIENCE
How many coulombs are required to discharge 1 mole of the following ions: Cu^2+, Na^+, Pb^2+. (1…
To solve this type of problem, first write the half-reaction that is taking place. Then look at the number of moles of electrons involved and then convert that to coulombs. In the first case: Cu =…
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- SCIENCE
How many moles of electrons are required to discharge 1 mole of the following ions: Mg^2+, K^1+,…
To solve this, first write an equation showing what is happening to each of the elements. Then look at the coefficients to determine the moles of electrons per mole of ion. Mg = Mg^+2 + 2 e^-1…
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- ULYSSES
In “Ulysses”, what does Ulysses think he and his mariners can do before they die, even though…
Ulysses and his men are old. They have brought peace to Ithaca and are quietly living out their days. Unlike his son Telemachus, Ulysses is restless. He has always felt the need for adventure. His…
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- SCIENCE
Write equations which represent the discharge at the cathode of the following ions: K^+, Pb^2+,…
At the cathode: K = K^+ + 1 e^-1 (e^-1) signifies an electron Pb = Pb^+2 + 2 e^-1 Al = Al^+3 + 3 e ^-1 At the cathode the metal ions are being oxidized through the loss of one or more electrons. At…
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- LITERATURE
Compare the “types” of love in “The Tally Stick,” “To a Daughter Leaving Home,” and “Those Winter…
In “The Tally Stick” you find all types of love. The strongest form of love depicted here is the agape love that one friend has for another. The selfless, non-judging type of love. You could also…
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- HEDDA GABLER
In Ibsen’s play Hedda Gabler, what does Helda mean when she tells Eilert to end his life…
Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler is something of a romantic. She wants to inspire others to greatness–either in life or in death. When she learns that she is not the inspiration for Eilert’s brilliant…
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- THE NECKLACE
Explain how you can determine the tone of a story. Support your answer with examples from the…
When we think of the tone of a piece of literature, we refer to the attitude a speaker or writer takes towards a subject, character or audience. Normally, a story’s tone can be described in a…
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- HAMLET
What are some ideas about the relationship between Hamlet and Claudius and between Hamlet and…
You might consider writing an essay in which you compare Hamlet’s relationships with Claudius and with Laertes. There are some definite similarities. For instance, Hamlet’s relationships both of…
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- THE HORSE DEALER’S DAUGHTER
In “The Horse Dealer’s Daughter,” in what way does the opening scene help us to understand Mabel…
In this excellent short story by D. H. Lawrence, the situation of Mabel is clearly indicated in the opening paragraphs. However, unlike her three brothers, she has no real hope or chance of finding…
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- THE USE OF FORCE
In “The Use of Force,” what is the conflict of the story?
In “The Use of Force” we are presented with a narrator who is a doctor who is trying to take a throat culture from a young girl because he suspects she has diphtheria. However, for some unknown…
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- ESSAY LAB
Would you give me thesis statements for “choices and consequences”?I am writing an essay in 12th…
As a senior in high school, it is important for you to be able to take a generic topic and turn it into your own thesis statement. Therefore, rather than provide you with a thesis statement, I’ll…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What are the optimistic aspects in the novel Of Mice and Men?There are both elements of optimism…
A firm believer in the Emersonian concept of the Oversoul, John Steinbeck projects the positivity of this eternal spirit by means of the fraternity of men, the friendships that are formed in his…
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- AS YOU LIKE IT
In context of this saying, “Shakespeare has no heroes, but only heroines,” what are the leading…
I’m not familiar with the quote you use at the beginning of your question or how it relates to your assignment. However, the main character traits of Rosalind are traits that many of Shakespeare’s…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
What happened to Homer Barron in A Rose for Emily?
This question has already been answered. Please see the link for the answer.
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- FRANKENSTEIN
Does Victor find something when he returns to his room? Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
On a stormy night of November, Victor Frankenstein gives life to his creature, a creature whose dull yellow eye and “shrivelled complexion and straight black lips” appear horrific in their…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
When Victor describes the monster in Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, what terrifies him most?
On Chapter 5 of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein we witness the final step of the creation of the creature: The moment when the creature comes to life. It is very significant that Victor…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, what does Elizabeth write in her letter to Victor in…
In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, after Victor creates the monster and becomes ill, Elizabeth (his adopted cousin and sweetheart) writes to him. In Elizabeth’s letter she first asks after his health,…
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- SCIENCE
Define what is meant by drug abuse and alcoholism. Include in your answer a discusion of the…
Drug abuse is defined as using a legal, illegal or non-medical substance for the purpose of achieving a “high”. This can occur when a person takes a prescribed medication in ways that are not…
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- THE BOARDING HOUSE
Discuss the relatonship between Doran and Polly in “The Boarding House”?
At the end of the short story,it becomes alot clear that Doran doesnt love Polly as someone who he should get married to but was seduced by her and was attracted to her for the physical pleasure….
- BERMUDAS
Andrew Marvell’s “Bermudas” uses what figurative devices and presents what unresolved conflicts?
“Bermudas” begins with a four line stanza that comes from the speaker. It says that the winds could hear the song of the people in a boat on their way, presumably, to the Bermudas. Here,…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Do you think Brutus was right in letting Antony give the funeral speech ?Julius Caesar by William…
Having the advantage of knowing what happens to Brutus and Cassius, who are defeated by Octavius, Marc Antony, and Lucius, the reader must conclude that Brutus has made a crucial mistake when he…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
What social classes do characters in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice represent, and do any rise in…
Charlotte, daughter of Sir Lucas, represents the upper class of knights, who have the lowest rank of nobility as the title is not hereditary: it does not pass on to a son. Sir Lucas demonstrates…
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- SCIENCE
Define research and methodology.
Research is a systematic search for knowledge. Methodology is how one goes about that research. For example, scientists use the scientific method. The scientific method begins with a hypothesis,…
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- PHYSICS
How does the density of a meteorite affect the size of the crater made on Earth? At school, we…
The density of a meteorite will affect the impact made on the Earth. If we take two meteorites with the same mass and travelling with the same velocity, both of them have the same energy. The…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
How does A Tale of Two Cities measure up?How does A Tale of Two Cities compare to Dickens’s other…
I have to admit that this is the Dickens work I have never been able to read. I’ve tried at least a dozen times to read it, but it bores me so that I can’t get past the fourth chapter. I’ve read…
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- THE GIVER
What grade levels is The Giver most appropriate for?The Giver is usually taught in middle school…
Content-wise, I think that this is a middle school book. To me, the importance of this book is that it gets students to think about how the good and the bad of emotions are inseparable, about how…
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- JOURNALISM GROUP
How is journalism politically important?How is journalism politically important?
Journalism has had a significant role in impacting political development. From the time of the Zenger Trial in the colonies, to the Muckrackers who sought to expose corruption in business and…
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- THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
In “The Road Not Taken,” what is the season in which the poem is based?
This poem does not directly tell us in which season it is based. Rather, we have to look carefully at the content of the poem to pick up the various clues that there are that suggest a season. If…
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- TEACHERS
Do you think computers in schools should be in the lab?Do you think computers in schools should…
First of all, there is a great set of essays here on eNotes that discusses the role of computers in education. You might want to look at it. I am putting the link here in my answer because this…
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- THE CHRYSALIDS
What are the differences in character and behaviour between Sophie’s mother and David’s mother in…
The first thing that strikes us about Sophie’s mother, Mrs. Wender, who is a more sympathetic character than David’s mother, is that she is very much on her guard and suspicious. She answers…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
What are the methods that Jane Austen uses to create interest in her characters and their…
One method Austen uses to create interest in her characters and their marriages is to develop conflicts between characters based on inner character traits. For instance, Elizabeth and Darcy are…
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- SCIENCE
what is the best pre-med courses?
I notice that you are a freshman in high school so you still have time to load up on science classes. You will want to take as many science clases that your school offers. You will definately…