Reduce 4x-3y-12=0 to the “intercept form” and hence find its intercepts on the axis .
- MATH
Reduce 4x-3y-12=0 to the “intercept form” and hence find its intercepts on the axis .
4x – 3y – 12 = 0 The equation for the intercept form is: y/a + x/b = 1 First let us move 12 to the right side: ==> 4x – 3y = 12 Now divide by 12: ==> x/3 – y/ 4 = 1 ==x/3 + y/-4 = 1 Then x…
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- MATH
If x,y,z are the terms of an arithmetic sequence prove that 1/y*z , 1/z*x, 1/x*y are in a.p.
x,y, z are terms in an arthimnatic progression, We need to prove that : 1/y*z , 1/ z*x , 1/x*y are in the progresion In the above terms are in the progresion, then: 1/z*x – 1/y*z = 1/x*y -…
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- THE POISONWOOD BIBLE
In The Poisonwood Bible, how does the Reverend Price attempt to use religion to acquire personal…
In The Poisonwood Bible, the reverend Nathan Price attempts to use religion to control the villagers and change their way of life. Nathan is obsessed with his conception of religion, and he…
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- THE POISONWOOD BIBLE
In The Poisonwood Bible, how does Kingsolver use diction and syntax to create a unique voice for…
Kingsolver’s use of diction and syntax to create unique narrative voices in The Poisonwood Bible is one of the highlights of her writing. The novel shifts between the voices of Orleanna, Leah,…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
What is the significance of the title of the story”The Gift of the Magi”?O.Henry’s “The Gift of…
Like many titles, O. Henry’s title for his famous story of love is a Biblical allusion to the wise men who brought precious gifts to the Baby Jesus after following the star in the heavens on the…
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- MACBETH
Please explain Lady Macbeth’s speeches in Act 1 Scene 5 of Macbeth.
Lady Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s strongest women and is often considered a villain of the play. In an odd way, that’s high praise, as this important function was usually reserved for a male…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Several years pass in Chapter 21 and between Chapters 23 and 24 in Tale of Two Cities. Why might…
The author might have skipped over years in these chapters because nothing of significance to the development of the central plot happened during these times. In Chapter 21, the first six years of…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
How is Dr. Manette changed by saving Charles Darnay? How does he now look on his long years of…
After testifying successfully on behalf of Charles Darnay and effecting his son-in-law’s freedom, Dr. Manette is in danger of fainting because the crowd that rushes toward him with fraternal…
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- SCIENCE
Is petrol the most viable source of fuel for motor vehicles at this time and in the future?
Petroleum products are the most viable sources of fuel for motor vehicles at the present time because of their availability and the current technology for extracting and processing them into usable…
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- THE GOOD EARTH
In The Good Earth, as the family works and begs in the city, what do they think of the foreigners…
In The Good Earth, when Wang Lung’s family moves south, they are forced to work and beg in the city to make money to eat. Wang Lung eventually gets a job as a rickshaw driver, and in this…
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- SCIENCE
What type of muscle is the diaphragm?Is it smooth or skeletal?
The diaphragm is classified as a skeletal muscle. Most of the time it is under involuntary control but we can move it voluntarily at will. It is shaped like a dome and is the anatomical partition…
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- TWILIGHT
what kind of tree did edward and bella climb was it a sequia, a redwood or a douglas fir
the sequoia tree
- MACBETH
Macbeth’s speech can be divided in three parts. List them and explain briefly.Act 2 scene 1 lines…
Part 1 Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee. I have thee not, and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible To feeling as to…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
What is the tone of the last 2 pages in chapter 19 of Great Expectations?
With Pip as narrator of Great Expectations, there is introspection on the part of Pip, who feels conflicting emotions at the end of Chapter XIX. Clearly, in the last two paragraphs under question…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
What is Mary Shelly’s writing style in Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley’s writing style in Frankenstein is quite interesting. Outside of her beautifully eloquent language, Shelley’s creative narrative point of view is so concise that many readers tend to…
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- BEOWULF
what is meant by “the beginning might not be the end”
I think that it means that the end is not here to come yet an that the beginning is going to be continued for a long time.
- OF MICE AND MEN
Is Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men political?If the book is political, please explain why. If it…
It’s a commentary about how the wealthy, ruling class will not let the working class get ahead in life. George and Lennie are stuck in an endless cycle, going from ranch to ranch trying to save up…
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- SCIENCE
Poor footwear and badly-trimmed nails are the primary causes of onychocryptosis, or ingrown nail. It occurs when the nail (most often the toenail) grows abnormally and cuts into the nail bed….
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What are some things that the society in Fahrenheit 451 could do to become socially adept and…
I think that knowledge of people, the natural world, and other cultures would be a really good starting point….and of course much of this could be learned from Montag and the others who have…
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- THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND
Does the story offer chiefly escape or interpretation?
The answer depends on why the novel is being read. For those who enjoy historical fiction, the answer could well be escape. Our problems in today’s world seem minor compared to the problems faced…
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- ESSAY LAB
I’m doing an autobiography for a class assignment. To start off, what all should I add into my…
What you choose to write depends on how you want to capture yourself. You can start with the basic stuff – where you were born, how many siblings you have, when your birthday is, etc., and move…
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- BUSINESS
What is the meaning of (a) 1/15, n/60; (b) n/30; (c) n/eom?
(a) 1% discount if paid within 15 days of the invoice date, net (full amount) due in 60 days (with no discount) (b) net amount due in 30 days of invoice date(no discount for paying early) (c) net…
- BUSINESS
Who bears the freight when the terms are (a) FOB shipping point, (b) FOB destination?
This question has to do with inventory. More specifically when does inventory come off a sellers books and when does it go on the buyers. (a) FOB shipping point means that the title of goods…
- THE POISONWOOD BIBLE
In The Poisonwood Bible, what attitudes about indigenous people are harbored by whites in the…
In The Poisonwood Bible, the whites who enter the Congo see the indigenous people as uncivilized heathens. When the Price family arrives in the village of Kilanga, the villagers welcome them by…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
What is a character sketch of Tom Sawyer?
Tom is a character of unflagging energy and a real zeal for trickery. He can con and schmoze his way out of any situation. When the novel begins, Tom is a mischievous child who envies Huck…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
In The Kite Runner, what does the novel indicate about forgiveness and redemption?
Forgiveness and redemption are major themes that are explored in The Kite Runner. Amir and Hassan maintain a close friendship throughout their younger years; however, Amir never loses the notion…
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- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
How did Diamond answer Yali’s question? (Epilogue)
To find the answer to this question, simply look on the very first page of the Epilogue. There, Diamond says that he would tell Yali that the differences between various kinds of people “have been…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Has Europe succeeded in achieving political integration? How?
If we are examining this question in terms of ideology, then I would say that the answer is in the affirmative. Europe has understood that the modern reality is one where liberal democracy is the…
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- BUSINESS
Explain the different media from which you can obtain and share information in the daily life and…
In business there are the same media forums that most people are familiar with these days. The first would be to look at publications such as pamphlets. Perhaps your company wants to get word…
- A SEPARATE PEACE
Who is the codependent in Gene and Finny’s relationship?
In the relationship between Gene and Finny in the novel A Separate Peace Gene is the co-dependent. He does not realize that he needs Finny’s friendship. Finny gets him involved in…
- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
How did geography, environment, and innovation make some societies superior to other societies?
The whole book is devoted to answering this question, so this is going to be a very brief summary of what Diamond says. A society is more likely to be “superior” to others if it is in the right…
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- HAMLET
What are the similarities and differences between Hamlet’s and Macbeth’s moral decisions in the…
I think it is very thoughtful to consider the actions of Hamlet and Macbeth as active choices that they make. This, of course, implies that there are other choices that they could have made. I’ll…
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- HISTORY
Advertisement :Boon OR Bane…???lets debate….
Advertising does annoy us, especially since it has gotten so invasive. We are specifically and constantly targeted. However, advertising is also crucial to our economy. Companies need to tell us…
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- TEACHERS
Debate topic: The education system in India should be different for all boards.It’s a debating…
I think you might need to clarify your statement a bit. From my understanding, the three types of boards are already different. State boards are different from matriculation boards and both are…
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- MATH
In ternary (base 3), quaternary (base 4), octal (base 8), decimal (base 10), and hexadecimal (base 16) the number is the same: four, IV, quatre, quattro, arat, erbe, hudu, duwa, petor, fower In…
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- THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW
What is the theme of the book Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis?
If you check the link below and browse the answers in The Magician’s Nephew Group here on enotes, you will see that similar questions have already been answered. All of the books in the series The…
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- DAVID COPPERFIELD
In David Copperfield, which characters represent love and truth?
Two characters that represent truth and love are David’s housekeeper Pegotty and aunt Betsy Trotwood. These two women are David’s guardians and protectors at different times. While his mother…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Lord of the Flies when Jack and his tribe kill a new pig, what is this ritual most like?i want…
In William Golding’s allegory, Lord of the Flies, the cutting off of the head and its offering to the Beast is much like the ancients’ use of sacrificial offerings to the gods or God. For…
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- STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING
What are some questions about life and death that are mentioned inthe poem?”Stopping by Woods on…
The main tension that exists in Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” exists with the speaker who finds himself in almost a trance as he contemplates the beauty and spirtuality of…
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- IN COLD BLOOD
What role do dreams play in In Cold Blood?
There is a repeated emphasis on dreams in this novel. There are actual dreams and then “dream” can be seen as goal or aspiration as well. Perry has the dream of travel, going to Mexico, and…
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- BUSINESS
Why does a management major need to be a good writer?
The critical component of management is communication. Communication of expectations, understandings, vision, and logistical realities are an essential part of what it means to be in management….
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- SCIENCE
Is it possible to take body parts such as a forearm or leg onto someone else such as doctors put…
Yes, limb transplants do take place, and though they are not terribly uncommon, the ethical ramifications are still being debated. Also, like with all transplants, there is the risk of rejection so…
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- FRIED GREEN TOMATOES AT THE WHISTLE STOP CAFE
What roles do men and women play in Fried Green Tomatoes? Are the behaviors of women compared to…
The behaviors of the men in the book Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe are more stereotypical than the female character’s roles. The father of Idgy helps the girls when they need money…
- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
What are the differences between rhetorical and literary devices, and what are some examples of…
Authors use rhetorical devices mainly for persuasion. Rhetorical devices include repetition, emotional/logical appeal, irony, rhetorical question (a question that is meant to provoke thought, not…
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- HISTORY
Explain the effect of “power of the purse” by the colonist over royal governors and how it serves…
During the colonial period, American colonies were typically ruled by governors who were appointed by the English government. If the governors had complete power, they would be able to do whatever…
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- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
What is Diamond thesis.Summarize Diamond’s thesis. This requires you to first understand Yali’s…
Yali’s question, put basically, is “why have the Europeans been the ones to be rich and powerful in the world?” Why was it them, rather than any other group of people who came to dominate? What…
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- REFERENCE
Is The Ground Zero Mosque an insensitive project?Is the Ground Zero mosque an insensitive and…
The best answer I can give is that this project may be insensitive, but I do not think it’s a “victory mosque”, nor do I think the planners are attempting to rub anything in anyone’s face. But let…
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- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
What crops went to Europe from America and vice versa in the Columbian Exchange.in Jared Diamonds…
The Columbian Exchange or “Great Exchange” really was one of the most significant events in history. The exchanges led to both progress and destruction; new diseases and also a wide variety of…
- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
What is the relationship between Ben and willy in the play, Death of a Salesman?
Ben would like Willy to take after him, move to Alaska, take a chance, work outdoors, and become a true success. Willy esteems and admires Ben and is tempted to do exactly what Ben suggests….
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- GRAMMAR
How could I make this sentence a parallel structurePeople differ in their fingerprint patterns,…
Parallel structure refers to when a writer tries to keep words, phrases or clauses a similar length and also in similar grammatical form. The idea is to improve readability. Your sentence lists…