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$3.50 Discussion Question Week 7 Mat116
- From Mathematics: Algebra
- Closed, but you can still post tutorials
- Due on Aug. 26, 2008
- Asked on Aug. 05, 2008 at 05:04:12AM
Q:2. Discussion Question 1
· Due Date: Day 2 [Main forum]
· Post your response to the following: Systems of equations can be solved by graphing or by using
substitution or elimination. What are the pros and cons of each method? Which method do you
like best? Why? What circumstances would cause you to use a different method?
· Consider responding to your classmates by indicating pros and cons they may not have
considered or persuading them to see the value of the method you like best (if you chose different
methods). Describe situations in which you might use their methods of solving.
3. Discussion Question 2
· Due Date: Day 4 [Main forum]
· Post your response to the following: Review examples 2, 3, and 4 in section 8.4 of the text. How
does the author determine what the first equation should be? What about the second equation?
How are these examples similar? How are they different? Find a problem in the text that is similar
to examples 2, 3, and 4. Post the problem for your classmates to solve.
· Consider responding to your classmates by asking clarifying questions or by expanding a
classmateÂ’s response. Also, help students solve the problem you posted by providing feedback or
hints if necessary. You may also want to provide an explanation for your solution after a sufficient
number of students have replied.
