Required Resources
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Knewton text (integrated in Knewton Assignments)
Lesson in Canvas
Instructions
A "Pythagorean Triple" is a set of positive integers, a, b and c that fits the rule: a2+ b2= c2.
Here is a list of a few Pythagorean Triples:
(3, 4, 5)
(5, 12, 13)
(6, 8, 10)
(7, 24, 25)
(8, 15, 17)
(9, 40, 41)
(10, 24, 26)
(11, 60, 61)
(12, 35, 37)
(13, 84, 85)
(14, 48, 50)
(15, 112, 113)
(16...
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(Solution) Math114N Week 6 Discussion: Square Roots
Required Resources
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OpenStax Textbook Readings
Lesson in Canvas
Assignments in Knewton
Understanding Square Roots
Simplifying Square Root Expressions
Multiplying Square Root Expressions
Dividing Square Root Expressions
Adding and Subtracting Square Root Expressions
Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
Solving Radical Equations
Initial Post Instructions
One of the most famous formulas in math...
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(Solution) Math114N Week 5 Discussion: Systems of Equations in the Real World
Required Resources
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OpenStax Textbook Readings
Lesson in Canvas
Assignments in Knewton
Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
Mixture Problems and Systems of Equations
Initial Post Instructions
If you have a problem that has multiple variables, you can solve it using a system of equations. Think of a real-world example where you would need to solve using a system of equations. Write two or three se...
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(Solution) Math114N Week 4 Presentation: Graphic Equations
Required Resources
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Knewton text (integrated in Knewton Assignments)
Lesson in Canvas
Instructions
Create a presentation explaining your step-by-step approach to solving the problem below. Your presentation should be done in PowerPoint with Voice Over and should be 1 - 2 minutes in length.
You are moving and need a rental truck. The rental company you have chosen charges a $70/day fee plus $0.20 for every mile you travel. ...
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(Solution) Math114N Week 4 Discussion: Graphs
Required Resources
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OpenStax Textbook Readings
Lesson in Canvas
Assignments in Knewton
Graphing Linear Equations
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination
Initial Post Instructions
Before we begin graphing systems of equations, a good starting point is to review our knowledge of 2-D graphs. The...
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(Solution) Math114N Week 3 Discussion: Special Factoring Strategies
Required Resources
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OpenStax Textbook Readings
Lesson in Canvas
Assignments in Knewton
Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient of 1
Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient Other than 1
Factoring Special Products
Choosing a Factoring Strategy
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring
Initial Post Instructions
This week we continue our study o...
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(Solution) Math114N Week 2 Discussion: Exploring factors and Factoring
Trinomials
Required Resources
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OpenStax Textbook Readings
Lesson in Canvas
Assignments in Knewton
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Product Properties of Exponents
Multiplying Polynomials
Special Products of Binomials
Quotient Properties of Exponents and Dividing Monomials
Dividing Polynomials
The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
Initial Post Instructions
W...
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(Solution) Math114N Week 1 Discussion: Algebra Foundations
Required Resources
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OpenStax Textbook Readings
Lesson in Canvas
Assignments in Knewton
Unit Conversions in the US System
Unit Conversions in the Metric System
Unit Conversion Between Systems
Rewrite English Phrases into Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic Expressions and Applications with Integers
Solve Equations with the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality
Solve Equations with the Division and M...
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(Solution) Hist 405N week 8 Journal Entry
WEEK 8
Required Resources
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Textbook: Review chapters as needed
Review lessons as needed
Instructions
For this activity, reflect on the course content and address the following:
Identify and elaborate on one or two lessons you have learned from our study of United States history that affect you today in your daily life and/or work.
Provide advice to the next group of students who will be taking this course.
How has...
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(Solution) Hist 405N week 7 case study
Required Resources
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Textbook: Chapter 28, 29, 30
Lesson
Minimum of 1 primary source
Minimum of 4 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)
Optional Resources to Explore
Feel free to review the library guide for scholarly sources and videos at the following link:
Link (website): History Library Guide (Links to an external site.)
Introduction
The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:
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