Find the perimeter of the rectangle whose length is twice the width and the area is 98.
- MATH
If the sides of a right angle triangle at B ABC are AB=6 and BC=7, find the value of cos A and…
Given the right angle triangle at B is ABC such that: AB = 6 BC= 7 Then the hypotenuse is AC Now we will calculate the length of the hypotenuse. ==> AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 ==> AC^2 = 6^2 + 7^2 =…
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- MATH
Find the perimeter of the rectangle whose length is twice the width and the area is 98.
Let the length of the rectangle be L and the width is W. Given that the length is twice the width. ==> L = 2*W …………(1) Also, given that the area of the rectangle is 98. ==> L*W = 98…
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- THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL
In “The Minister’s Black Veil,” what does the congregation’s attitude toward Hooper seem to have…
You are right in pointing towards the massive transformation that occurs in Mr. Hooper after he dons his black veil, both in terms of his appearance and what others make of him. However, to…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is Calpurnia’s function in the Finch household in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Cal does just about everything. She is officially the housekeeper, but Atticus notes that they could not get along without her. She is strict but caring. She tries to raise Scout and Jem as if…
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- MATH
Where does the line 2x-y+2 = 0 meets the curve g(x) = x^2-3x-7 ?
We are given the equation of the line 2x-y+2 = 0 We will rewrite into the slope form. ==> y= 2x+2 ……….(1) Also, given the equation of the curve g(x) = x^2 -3x -7 We need to find the…
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- MATH
Find the integral of p(x) = (x-2)(3x-1) between x=0 and x=1
Given the curve p(x) = (x-2)(3x-1) We need to find the integral of p(x) between 0 and 1 First we will simplify and open the brackets. ==> p(x) = 3x^2 -x -6x +2 ==> p(x) = 3x^2 -7x +2 Now we…
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- ANTHEM
How are names and name-changes in Anthem significant and how do they contribute to the novella’s…
All of the characters have names which convey unity and collectivity. The society of this novella is a dystopia in which all forms of individuality have been purposefully erased or forgotten. Even…
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- MATH
Solve a and b if 2a=b and a-3b= 12
Given the systems: 2a = b……….(1) a -3b = 12 ……….(2) We need to solve for a and b. We will use the substitution method to solve. We will substitue (1) into (2) ==> a – 3b = 12 ==>…
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- MATH
What is the maximum of g(x) = 6-4x^2 ?
We have the curve g(x) = 6-4x^2 We need to find the maximum values of the curve. First, we will need to find the first derivative for g(x) and determine the critical values. ==> g'(x) = -8x = 0…
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- HISTORY
What form of leader was Oliver Cromwell?
Oliver Cromwell was and English military and political leader best knwon in England for his overthrow of the monarchy and temporarily turning England into a Republican Commonwealth and for his rule…
- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
In the Merchant of Vence dos Shylock deserve everything that happens to him?Please answer in detail.
In my opinion, Shylock is not innocent, but neither does he deserve everything that happens to him. First of all, it’s not like Shylock went out and tried to destroy Antonio for no reason. They…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What purpose do the musical terms in The Great Gatsby serve?Why does F. Scott Fitzgerald use so…
There are indeed many references to music and musical terms in the novel. Here are a few: There is music in Daisy’s voice. A drunken guest at one of Gatsby’s parties is asked “to sing the notes on…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
In Death of a Salesman, what action takes place on the apron of the stage?
Death of a Salesman’s author Arthur Miller originally wanted to entitle his landmark American tragedy The Inside of His Head to reflect the time shifting from present to past of the protagonist,…
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- LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER
In “Lamb to the Slaughter,” how is Mary Maloney “caged”?In the play Trifles, Minnie Wright is…
This is a really interesting question to think about. I guess if you want to take this line you can definitely argue that Mary Maloney is “caged,” however her cage is of a very different nature…
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- ILIAD
Discuss the ironies implicit in the following lines of The Iliad: 9.409-419.
I take it you are referring to the section where Achilles discusses the prophecy that his mother, Thetis, made about his life. In this section we see the irony of the life of the famed warrior…
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- ANIMAL FARM
What is the new commandment and how has it been true from the beginning of Animal Farm?This…
In the beginning of life under rule of the animals of Animal Farm, there were seven commandments. Perhaps the most important was the seventh–“All animals are equal.” Though many of the animals…
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- POETRY
Any tips on how to write a paraphrase on Elaine Terranova’s “Rush Hour” poem without making…
I can definitely see your issue with this poem. I too was perplexed at the idea of trying to paraphrase the poem without making myself an observer. I think you have to look at the last lines and…
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- THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER
In “The Fall of the House of Usher,” what does the narrator read to Roderick to keep his mind off…
This section of the short story comes towards its denouement, as the storm that clearly symbolises the intense agitation inside Roderick himself reaches its height as does Roderick’s nervous…
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- BEOWULF
Why will Beowulf challenge Grendel without the use of a sword in Beowulf?
There are several reasons why Beowulf wants to fight Grendel without the use of a sword. His famous “boasts” of bravery in battle is one reason-he wants people to talk about it like they have…
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- BARBIE DOLL
What has she finally achieved in death that she couldn’t in life in “Barbie Doll”?
Marge Piercy’s poem “Barbie Doll” is the tragic account of a young woman who grew insecure and dissatisfied enough about her appearance to actually take her own life. It begins with a few careless…
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- OTHELLO
In Shakespeare’s Othello, how does racism affect the relationship that Othello has with…
If you are going to examine the idea of racism in Othello, you have to at least consider what you mean by the term. Are you looking at it from a 21st century perspective? Well, of course you are….
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- BEOWULF
What is Beowulf’s response to the news of Hrothgar’s plight in Beowulf?
Beowulf immediately comes to the aid of the Danes when he hears of Grendel’s attacks on Herot. I think what is interesting is that, while he comes to help and he’s traveled across the seas to do…
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- BEOWULF
What is it about men that enrages the Grendel in Beowulf?
Grendel’s hatred of men is explained at the very beginning of the story. In the following passage, we find that he has been exiled from the happiness that is the Danish Kingdom: So lived the…
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- THE LAST SONG
what i the setting of the book the last song ?
The Last Song takes place in a small beachfront town in North Carolina called Wrightsville Beach. Ronnie’s father lives in an old, diminutive house along the coast.The town is very small with a…
- LAW AND POLITICS
In the “Case of the Shipwrecked Sailors,” do you think the persons bringing the legal action…
This case is mentioned in Street Law, Chapter 1. However, in this case, there is not a law suit being brought against Dudley and Stephens. Instead, they are being tried for murder. If you are…
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- HISTORY
What are the major factors of the rise of Islam during and after the life of Muhammad?
There are a number of factors that could help to account for the rise of Islam in the time during and soon after the life of Muhammad. First, we have to assume that the content of the religion…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In Fahrenheit 451, how does Mildred react to Montag being sick?
She has a couple of different reactions worth noting. On pages 41-42, we see these. She first reacts by questioning if he is drunk. He makes more noise than usual and she wonders what the deal is….
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
my advice is to take deep breaths and do some yoga. It is very relaxing
- OTHELLO
What would be a good thesis statement about the character of Othello based on the issue of racism…
Your thesis statement is going to depend on what claim you want to make about the theme of racism in Othello. What stance are you taking? Are you going to claim that the play is racist? Are you…
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- THE BLACK CAT
I want to focus on the theme of alcohol in “The Black Cat.” What should my thesis be?I’m using…
I like your title! What you need to do now is to re-read the short story and consider what particular line you are going to take. I think it is pretty clear if you read the short story that the…
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- OEDIPUS REX
What qualities are dominant in Oedipus ?
I would say that one of Oedipus’ most dominant qualities would be his commitment and his belief in his own authenticity. Throughout the narrative, there is little ambivalence in Oedipus. He sees…
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- HISTORY
What was important about electricity in the 1920’s?
The thing that was most important about electricity in the 1920s was its ability to transform the lives of the people who were able to get it. During this decade, electric power became very common…
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- LITERATURE
What was the name of the first permanent professional theater in England?
James Burbage built The Theatre in Shoreditch, an area just north of the City of London, in 1576. The Theatre, so-called because it was the first permanent purpose-built performance venue in…
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- HISTORY
What were the causes of the Italian Renaissance ?
The Crusades was an important cause of the Italian Renaissance. The Crusades helped end feudalism in Western Europe and brought about the conditions that helped create the Renaissance. The…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
When Atticus asks Scout about the blanket around her shoulders, what does Jem realize in To Kill…
This incident occurs in chapter 8, when Miss Maudie’s house catches fire. Scout does not realize that there is a blanket on her shoulders. It is cold outside, but she did not notice when it was…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
After Daisy admits to loving Tom “for just a minute, when they were first married” why does…
This question has already been answered. Here is a link for you: http://www.enotes.com/great-gatsby/q-and-a/what-significance-gatsbys-grudging-acceptance-that-52805
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- MATH
f(x)= e^(3x)-k, where k is a constant that is greater than 0. what is f^-1(x)? what is the domain…
Given that f(x) = e^(3x) – k We need to find the inverse function f^-1 (x) Let f(x) = y ==> y= e^(3x) – k Now we will add k to both sides. ==? y+k = e^(3x) Now we will apply the natural…
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- SKELLIG
How does David Almond represent the characters Michael, Mina and Skellig in his book Skellig?
In David Almond’s book, Skellig, Michael is presented as a young man with serious concerns: he is especially fearful that his baby sister will die. He loves her so much that the things that have…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
What can we say about ” the Forest as a place of fantasy in Midsummer night’s dream”?i have a…
In “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, there are two distinct worlds: The woods and the court. The former stands for reason and order whereas the later epitomizes fantasy, madness, disorder or even…
- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is the best slogan regarding health and hygiene?
Wash, wash, wash your hands, every single time you visit the john, shake hands with a friends, or pick a pencil up. Wash, wash, wash your hands every single time you blow your nose, sneeze or…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Marriage and College GraduatesDo you believe that college grads are happier married and if so why?
Here’s my two cents’ worth: 1. I do believe married college grads are happier if they’ve chosen well. When one marries a person he/she likes as well as loves, who has similar interests,…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
At the end of Of Mice and Men, how does George react when Lennie asks him to “Tell how it’s gonna…
Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men is written as a frame narrative; and, as such, the final scene takes the reader back to the opening scene in which George and Lennie arrive outside the town of…
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- THE LAGOON
Describe the characters in the short story “The Lagoon”Who are the characters? What are there…
Conrad’s story, The Lagoon is the story of a Malayan native Arsat, his brother, and Arsat’s beloved Diamelen. Arsat and his brother were two young men having a lot of courage and endowed with a…
- WUTHERING HEIGHTS
What better side of the young Mrs. Heathcliff’s personality is shown in Chapter II of Wuthering…
Near the end of Chapter Two of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, Mr. Lockwood has entreats the master of the miserable house to provide him with a guide to show him the way back since the weather…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In Fahrenheit 451, according to Faber, what three things are missing from their society?
The three things that Faber mentions that are missing in our society correlate well with the three reasons that he gives Montag for the importance of reading. When Montag goes to Faber’s home, he…
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- POETRY
What are the qualities typical of an epic poem?
An epic poem tells a story about a hero and his or her journey. This is a narrative poem, so it fallows the story plot structure: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution….
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- MATH
Solve the system: 2x-y = 17 and 3x+2y = 4
Given the system: 2x-y = 17 …………(1) 3x +2y = 4 ……………(2) We need to solve for x and y. We will use the elimination method to solve. We will multiply (1) by 2 and add to (2). ==>…
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- MY LAST DUCHESS
Explain why Browning waits until the end of “My Last Duchess” to tell to whom he has been talking…
Browning’s poem “My Last Duchess” is a dramatic monologue that begins in the middle of a conversation between the duke and another individual. We can gather from the beginning that the speaker is…
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- MATH
If (2x-1) , 8, (3x-3) are terms of A.P, find x
Given that (2x-1) , 8, (3x-3) are terms of an Arithmetical progression. We will assume that the common difference is (r). Then we know that: (3x-3) = 8 + r …………….(1) (2x-1) = 8 -r…
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- MATH
What is the area of the triangle if the sides measure 3, 6, and 7
Given the sides of a triangle : 3, 6, and 7 We need to find the area. We know that the area of a triangle given the sides as follow. ==> A = sqrt(s*(s-a)*(s-b)*(s-c) such that S = perimeter/2,…