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Which of the following accurately describes the graph of 1=x²/4+y²/5 on an x-y coordinate plane? An ellipse A hyperbola A parabola A circle A line If G(x)=4x²-12, find G¯¹(x) Find the determinant of the 2×2 Matrix: 8 15 -1 12 A store initially sells 16 items per day, but each day the store sells 6[…]
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Set up the debate in your introduction. State the two sides of the argument and let the reader know where you stand. Avoid the passive voice throughout your essay. You active verb (see verb sheet for ideas). Do not use the verb tobe (is, was, will be, are, am, etc…). Do not use the first[…]
1. Complex conjugate- Multiply numerator and denominator by the complex conjugate 2. Possessive Girl’s room=1 girl with 1 room Girls’ rooms=many girls with many rooms Girls’ room=many girls with 1 room Girl’s rooms=1 girl with many rooms 3. Contractions vs. Possessive They’re=They are It’s=It is Its=possessive (The dog chews its bone) Its’ NOT A WORD NEVER[…]
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Follow these math tips to improve your score and become a better test taker! 1. Know what you are looking for. Questions may seem simple, but many have a twist at the end that can make you choose the wrong answer. For example, the question may be asking for x + 5, not just x. Paying attention[…]