Friday, October 29, 2010

Linear programming

What is linear programming?
Linear programing is the process of finding a way to obtain the best result in a give mathematical model for some list of requirements represented as linear equations.

Example of linear programming:
Consider the function D = 5x + 4y.We will find the minimum value of this function in the region defined by the inequalities x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0, x + 2y ≤ 4, and x + y ≤ 3.The possible region determined by the given constraints is shown.

     
    The vertices are (0,0), (3, 0), (2, 1), and (0, 2). In order to find the minimum and maximum value of D let us evaluate the value of D = 5x + 4y at each of the four vertices and we find that the minimum value of the function subject to the   constraints is 0.The process adopted in the example above is   called Linear Programming.See the link on solve linear programming

Least Common Multiples of 12 and 18

Let us find the least common multiple of 12 and 16

Before we find the least common multiple of 12 and 16,see this link to understand what is meant by least common multiple.

Solution: The multiples of 12 are 24, 36, 48, 60, 84,....
              The multiples of 16 are 32, 48, 64, 80

According to the list of multiples, 48 is the smallest number that is found in both the lists.
Therefore, 48 is the least common multiple of 12 and 16.


I would also like to suggest you to see this link on how to find least common multiple.In this link you will be taught how to find the least common multiple of binomial and trinomial expresstions.





Types of Graph

Definition of graph: A graph is a representation of a set of objects which are connected by links.

There are different types of graphs:
1.Directed graph
2.Undirected graph
3.Mixed graph
4.Multigraph
5.Simple graph
6.Weighted graph
7.Half-edges, loose edges

Properties of graphs: 1.Two edges of a graph are said to be adjacent if they have a common vertex.
                                2. If a graph has only one vertex and there is no edges, the graph is called the trivial graph.
                                3. The graph having no vertices and edges is called the null graph.
                                4.The graph having vertices and no edge is called the edgeless graph.

Classes of graphs: Graphs are classified as : 1.regular graph
                                                                   2.complete graph
                                                                   3.Finite and infinite graph

Graphs are again classified in terms of connectedness. The details and explanation will be discussed later.
                                                                       

Mixed fractions

What is a mixed fraction?
A mixed fraction is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.
Example of mixed fraction:1 1/3, 2 1/4, 16 2/5 are all mixed fraction.

How to add and subtract mixed fractions
: Example1. - Add 1
1/3 and 4 1/4
Soln.
1 1/3 + 4 1/4
= 4/3 + 17/4
= (16 + 51)/12
= 57/12
= 4 (9)/12

Example 2. - subtract
1 1/3 and 2 1/4
Soln. 2
1/4 - 1 1/3
= (9/4) - (4/3)
= (27 - 16)/12
= 11/12

I will also give you a link for you to learn how to add and subtract mixed fraction with a whole number.

Conversion of improper fraction to mixed fraction:Following are the steps to convert improper fraction to mixed fraction.

1.Multiply the whole number and the denominator of the fraction.
2.Add the product of the two with the numerator of the fraction.
3.write the result that you get on the numerator and denominator will be the same.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Percentage

We can calculate percentage of any quantity by dividing the number by 100.calculation of percentage is used in our daily life whether it be business, offices or institutions.

In schools and college, percentage is used in assessing the marks acquired by students.

Let us see some example on how to calculate percentage.
Find 25percent of 80
     It is calculated as the following:
     (25/100)x 80
     =200/10
     =20
Hence 25 percent of 80 is 20.           
                                      
You may also be asked to find the percentage of 100kg of rotten potatoes out of 500kg.
Here you need to find how many percentage is rotten from 500kg if 100kg of potatoes are rotten.

Let's see how to calculate:
 (100/500)x100
  =100/5
  =20
Hence 20 percent of potatoes are rotten. 

Addition of fractions

Let us see learn how to add fractions by the following examples:
Example1.1/2+4/6
         = (3+4)/6)
         = 7/6
       
Example2.3/2+6/2+4/8
        =(12+24+4)/8
        = 40/8
        = 10/2


You can visit some websites where you can find questions on adding  fraction examples.You can practice at home to solve the problems.The answer for the questions will be provided  online.The method for adding fractions are also explained.

You can see the following steps to add fraction.
There are two types of fraction for addition
Take L.c.M of denominator and multiply with numerator.
Add the numerators.You will get a new fraction.
Reduce the fraction to the lowest possible terms.

The above examples are solved by following the given steps.
You can also avail the link given here on How to add and subtract mixed fractions.
Next time we will learn how to add and subtract fractions with whole numbers.

Distance formula

Distance may be defined as the measure of length from one point to another.The formulae of distance d between the points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given as : d = square root of ((x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2)

Example: Suppose (-1,-2) and (-3,5) are the two points,then the distance d between the two points can be calculated by using the above formulae.Then we get , d = square root of ((-3-(-1))^2 + (5-(-2))^2 = sq.root of ((-3+1)^2 + (5+2)^2) = sq.root of ((-2)^2 + 7^2) = sq.root of 4 +49 = sq.root of 53.
There distance d between the two points = sq.root of 53.

Distance mid-point formula: According to the distance formula, (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are the end points of the distance d.

The mid point distance formula is written as: ((x1+x2)/2)((y1+y2)/2)units.

Example of finding midpoints between two points:
Suppose if we are to find the mid-point of the two points (6,3) and (9,1).By using the mid-point formula ((x1+x2)/2)((y1+y2)/2)units, we can write as: ((6+9)/2)((3+1)/2) units = (15/2)(4/2) = 7.5 x 2 = 15 units.



Forms on linear Functions

A linear function is a polynomial function of first degree with one variable.The standard form of linear functions is written as f(x)= mx + b.

A linear function is represented in a cartesian plane by a straight line. 


Slope intercept form of a line:
y = mx +b is the slope intercept form of a line where x and y are coordinates of any point on the line,m is the slope of the line and b is the y-intercept.

Slope point-form of a linear function:

(y - y1) = m(x - x1) is the slope-form of a line.

Intercept form of a linear function:

(x/a)+(y/b) = 1 is the intercept form of a linear function.

Let us take an example on form of linear function.If a linear function is defined as 10x-5y+15=0, how to we express the function in slope-intercept form.
Soln.10x-5y+15=0
     or -5y=-10x-15
     or y=2x+3  
So, the slope intercept is y=2x+3.


Next time we will learn about differentiability of a function.
See more examples on how to write a linear function in different forms from free help on solved examples.


Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Vector

What is a vector?
A vector is a physical quantity which has a direction. Velocity and acceleration are examples of vector.

Types of vector:

Null vector or zero vector:A vector whose initial and terminal points are coincident is called a zero or null or a void vector.  a  = AB is the presentation of null vector.

Proper vector:Vectors other than the null vector are called proper vectors.

Unit vector:A type of  vector whose modulus is unity, is called a unit vector.

Negative of a vector:
  
The negative of a vector AB is a vector whose magnitude  is the same as that of vector AB but has the direction opposite to it.
Thus AB represents the vector of vectors a
= > BA represents a
 

Learn calculus

The key concepts in calculus are integral calculus and differential calculus.

Differential calculus is concerned with the instantaneous rate of change of quantities with respect to other quantities, or more precisely, the local behaviour of functions. This can be illustrated by the slope  of a function's graph.Integral calculus studies the accumulation of quantities, such as areas under a curve  linear distance traveled, or volume  displaced.

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Calculus has widespread application in areas like Engineering and Science. Since the study of Calculus is pivotal in branching out to other fields, it is important to get the best Calculus help right from the formative years itself.

Geometric sequence

A geometric series is a series with a constant ratio between successive terms. For example, the series
1/2+1/4+1/8+1/16+.......is geometric, because each term  except the first can be acquired by multiplying the  first term by 1/2.
 
A arrangement in which each term after the first  is a constant multiple of the  preceding  term is a geometric sequence.For example, The sequence, 2, 6, 18, is geometric since the arrangement between two adjoining  terms is consistently 3. That is, each term multiplied by 3 will produce the next term.

The accepted term of a geometric sequence (an) with a first term of a1 and a common ratio of r is an = a1(r^n-1).

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Classification of algebra

In mathematics, algebra is concerned with the study of rules of operations and relations .Algebra is one of the main branch of mathematics.

Classification of algebra.
Algebra is classified as - elementary
                                   - abstract
                                   - linear
                                   - universal
                                   - algebraic number theory
                                   - algebraic geometry
                                   -algebraic combinatorics
Free algebraic help is available in internet.
We will go through all the types of algebraic concepts with examples of problems solving.There are experts who give online algebra help through different websites.

Algebra is used in many areas in our daily life.It is used in business,schools for maintaining students' report, in reading temperature in thermometer, etc.

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Trigonometry

Trigonometry is the science of relations between angles and sides of triangles.There are many formula in trigonometry.

Some basic formula are: In a triangle with sides A, B and C,
                                                                                            Sine A = Opposite/Hypotenus
                                                                                            CosA = Adjacent/Hypotenus
                                                                                             Tan A = Opposite/Adjacent
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Application of basic formula will also be taught with many examples.


Trigonometry answers online will help you to solve trigonometry problems.

Trigonometry functions are used for navigation, engineering and physics.Next time we learn how to
solve different problems of trigonometry.