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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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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Rehman | 01/31/12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
| Kenneth | 01/14/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your reply and helpful information! |
| rosa | 08/22/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | yes somuch your help. |
| Shelia | 08/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much this was a ..... |
| shameem | 08/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Abe Mantell
2012-01-27 Math:
Hello Juan, You did not ask me a question! I gather you want to know how many of each coin you have, yes? If you have x dimes, then you have x-12 nickels (12 fewer). Since each dime is worth $0
2012-01-25 Cost Volume Profit and Break Even Analysis:
Hello Rehman, There are many places on the Internet you can go to learn about such things! Here are a few links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost%E2%80%93volume%E2%80%93profit_analysis http://businesscoaching
2012-01-23 Matrix Word Problem:
Hello Fan, Here are the other equations needed: Six times more students than children attended ==> W=6Z The number of alumni was (4/%0 of the number of students -- is that supposed to be 40%? If
2012-01-19 trigonometry:
Hello Aerena, Since the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other, we can analyze the triangle formed that has a side of 9.5 inches, 12 inches, and angle of 56 degrees. Using the Law of Sines:
2012-01-18 precalculas:
A) I gather you meant "The satellite completes 220th of a revolution around the earth in a day." (i.e. "220th" not just "220")...yes? If so, then... the radius of the orbit is about 4005 miles..
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