Word Problems/Expert Profile

Abe Mantell

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returns 12/24/2009
Expertise

Hello, I am a college professor of mathematics and regularly teach all levels from elementary mathematics through differential equations, and would be happy to assist anyone with such questions!

Experience in the area

Over 15 years teaching at the college level.

Organizations

NCTM, NYSMATYC, AMATYC, MAA, NYSUT, AFT.

Education/Credentials

B.S. in Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S. (and A.B.D.) in Applied Mathematics from SUNY @ Stony Brook

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Mel08/19/09101010Thank you for all the help :)
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Kenneth07/17/0910101010Thanks for the great reply!
Vandhana07/17/09101010Thank You very much

Recent Answers from Abe Mantell

2009-08-12 Matrix Word Problem:

Hello Ann, Let x=# of courtside seats sold, let y=# of endzone seats sold, and let z=# of balcony seats sold. Thus, we get the following equations: 1. x + y + z = 15,000 (the total # of tickets

2009-07-23 Can you please show me the steps to these problems!:

Hello Anne, 1. I gather you mean the cube-root, yes? cube_root(81a^6b^8), factor out perfect cubes... . cube_root(27*3*a^6*b^6*b^2), now the 27a^6b^6 can came out of the cube_root..as: . 3a^2b^2*cube_root(3b^2)

2009-07-21 Word Problem...... PLease Help:

1. Using s(t)=(1/2)gt^2, with s(t)=640 ft and g=32 ft/sec^2, we get . 640=16t^2 ==> t^2=40 ==> t=sqrt(40) or about 6.32 seconds 2. let x=the speed of the car, and t=the time to drive 280 miles.

2009-07-18 Set Theory - Venn Diagram Problem:

Hello Vandhana, Are you certain you have the problem correct? Only 15% (or 30 ppl) DO NOT have a driver's license, but them 78% (or 156 ppl) DO NOT have a license AND did NOT have a parking ticket

2009-07-17 Mathematics - Logic:

It depends how the cubes are oriented. For example, if the 12 cubes are arranged to be 1 layer in height, so we might have a 4x3x1 solid, the surface area is 2(3x4)+2(3x1)+2(4x1) =38 square units

 

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