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Developmental Math Sample (Homework)

James Finch

Math - Developmental, section A, Fall 2019

Instructor: Dr. Friendly

Current Score : 22 / 29

Due : Monday, December 30, 2030 23:59 EST

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Use the division property of equality to solve the equation. Check the solution.
16x = 256
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-16

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A nurse wants to add water to 90 ounces of a 10% solution of benzalkonium chloride to dilute it to an 8% solution. How much water (in oz) must she add?
oz
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Find the area of the figure.
5 cm
4 cm
8 cm
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cm2

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Evaluate the expression using the order-of-operations agreement. Pay attention to the grouping symbols.
3 + |24 5|
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32

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Solve the equation and check the solution. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION.)
3
s2 + 3s 4
 + 
9
s + 4
 = 
1
s 1
s =
2
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Identify any extraneous values. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.)
DNE
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Solution or Explanation
3
s2 + 3s 4
 + 
9
s + 4
 = 
1
s 1
3
(s + 4)(s 1)
 + 
9
s + 4
 = 
1
s 1
(s + 4)(s 1)
3
(s + 4)(s 1)
 + 
9
s + 4
 = (s + 4)(s 1)
1
s 1
3 + 9(s 1) = s + 4
3 + 9s 9 = s + 4
8s = 16
s = 2

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Tutorial Exercise
Solve the equation and check the solution. Identify any extraneous values.
2
s2 + 3s 10
 + 
4
s + 5
 = 
1
s 2
Step 1
First, factor the first denominator.
2
s2 + 3s 10
4
s + 5
=
1
s 2


2
$$(s+5)(s2)
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4
s + 5
=
1
s 2
Step 2
To clear the equation of rational expressions, multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD. (Simplify your answers completely.)
$$(s+5)
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(s 2)
2
(s + 5)(s 2)
 + 
4
s + 5
 = 
$$(s+5)
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(s 2)
1
s 2
Step 3
Simplify each side.
(s + 5)(s 2)
2
(s + 5)(s 2)
 + 
4
s + 5
=
(s + 5)(s 2)
1
s 2
2 + 4
s 2 Correct: Your answer is correct. seenKey

2

=
(s + 5)(1)
4 Correct: Your answer is correct. seenKey

4

s 10
=
s + 5
Step 4
Finally, solve for s.
4s 10 = s + 5
3s = 10 Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect. seenKey

15

s = 3 1/3 Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect. seenKey

5

Check the solution and list all answers for s. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION.)
s =
$$3 13
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Identify any extraneous values. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.)
$$DNE
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Concept Check
The Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor
Find the greatest common factor (GCF).
Watch the following videos and then answer the questions.
Concept Check 1

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Find the GCF of 42, 63, and 147.
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Concept Check 2

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Find the GCF of 6, 25, and 77.
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1

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  • This is a Responsive Question exercise.
  • Responsive Questions personalize the learning experience for your students by asking them to use their own real data, which provides the variables they will use to answer each question part.

  • Part 1

    How can I predict how long it will take me to travel a nature trail?
    Use some information about a path or trail that you have previously traveled to predict your rate of travel. Recall that distance traveled is equal to the product of the rate of travel and the time:
    d = rt.
    The values you enter in this part will be used to make later calculations.
    Consider a path or trail that you have traveled before.
    How long is this path in miles?
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    Your value is acceptable. mi
    How long, in hours, does it take you to travel this path from beginning to end?
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    Your value is acceptable. hr
  • Part 2

    Use the values you entered in part 1 to determine the answer in this part.
    Use the equation
    d = rt
    to determine your rate of travel, in miles per hour, on this path. (Round your answer to the nearest tenth.)
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    5.3

    mph
  • Part 3

    Continue investigating this situation.
    Use the rate you found in part 2 and the equation
    d = rt
    to determine how long it would take you, in hours, to travel each of the trails below. (Round your answers to the nearest tenth.)
    Trail Name Distance Time (in hours)
    Matadero Creek Trail 1.5 miles Correct: Your answer is correct. seenKey

    0.3

    hr
    WestCliff Drive Trail 3.4 miles Correct: Your answer is correct. seenKey

    0.6

    hr
    Sabercat Creek Trail 11.2 miles Correct: Your answer is correct. seenKey

    2.1

    hr


Solution or Explanation
Suppose that you have completed a 5.3 mile trail in 2.5 hours. Substitute 5.3 for the distance d and 2.5 for the time t into the equation
d = rt.
Then, solve for the rate r. Round to the nearest tenth.
d = rt
5.3 = r(2.5)
2.1 = r
Your rate of travel is 2.1 miles per hour.
For each of the three trails, substitute the distance for d and your rate of 2.1 miles per hour for r, and then solve for the time t. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
Trail Name Distance Calculation Time
Matadero Creek Trail 1.5 miles
d = rt
1.5 = 2.1(t)
0.7 = t
0.7 hours
WestCliff Drive Trail 3.4 miles
d = rt
3.4 = 2.1(t)
1.6 = t
1.6 hours
Sabercat Creek Trail 11.2 miles
d = rt
11.2 = 2.1(t)
5.3 = t
5.3 hours

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  • This exercise will reduce math anxiety and reveal content relevance.
  • Math Mindset Modules prepare students for challenging math topics with interactive and reflective exercises on relevant topics.

What Is Growth Mindset?

Watch the following video about Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset.
Passion Over Approval
One of the key differences between the two mindsets is the idea of seeking approval. Those with a fixed mindset compare themselves against others when it comes to their ability and intelligence. They put high value on their grades because, to them, grades prove their intelligence. Being at the top of the class makes them feel smart, and they see good grades as a result of their natural intelligence. On the other hand, having others perform better than them causes them to feel inferior. In addition, if they try their hardest and still do not perform as well as others, they are more likely to give up.
If someone with a growth mindset is outperformed by their peers, they understand that it was likely because they need to put more work into their studies. They ask themselves how they can do better next time. There is nothing hard work cannot fix when it comes to their ability and knowledge. If they perform well, they know it reflects their effort, not their intelligence.
Comparing Growth and Fixed Mindsets in Math and Stats Class
The following accordion sections describe how you can approach challenges in your math and stats classes with a fixed mindset and growth mindset.
  • Scenario: You are working through an exam prep test and you encounter a word problem. You attempt the problem and it takes you a good chunk of time. You check an answer key and discover you got it wrong.
    Fixed Mindset: You give up on the problem or ask a classmate for their solution to see how they got their answer. You also put the question in a search engine and find the full solution online.
    Growth Mindset: You review your work and compare your steps with similar problems from class. You move on to other questions and return to the word problem later. You cover up your previous attempt and try again. If you are still stuck, you consult a classmate on a step, but not the entire process.
  • Scenario: Your instructor is presenting a concept, and halfway through the lecture, you find that you are completely lost.
    Fixed Mindset: You shut down and give up on the lecture. Your immediate thought is that the instructor is not explaining it well, but you do not ask questions. You may ask a classmate for their notes after class, but for the rest of your lecture, you sit there and let your attention drift.
    Growth Mindset: You immediately ask your instructor questions about what confused you. You keep working through the lecture in hopes that something is explained in a different way later on. If you end up being lost at the end of the lecture, you make an appointment to go to your instructor's office hours.
  • Scenario: You get your exam back and you see that you got a 60%. You thought you knewreally, really knewthe material going into it. Many questions have red Xs, and there are comments written next to the incorrect questions.
    Fixed Mindset: You figure you thought you knew it and it is clear you were not smart enough. You put the test in your desk drawer and never speak of it again.
    Growth Mindset: You bring your exam home and rework the questions you got incorrect. For questions you are stumped on, you make an appointment with your instructor during their office hours and ask clarifying questions about where you went wrong.
If you are worried that you have a fixed mindset, remember that the most important lesson is that mindsets can change. Approaching challenges and criticism from a different angle can help you learn from mistakes and reach higher levels of success.
📖 Journal Questions
Answer the following questions honestly to get yourself thinking about your own mindsets.
How would you describe your mindset about math? Is it a growth mindset or a fixed mindset? Do you have different mindsets for different types of math?

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Describe a time when you put in effort to learn something difficult.

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Identify at least one aspect of a growth mindset (i.e., approaching challenges, taking criticism, etc.) that you are going to focus on this semester.

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  • This exercise will reduce math anxiety and reveal content relevance.
  • College Success Modules help students practice key foundational skills for effective learning by introducing a topic followed by a set of reflective questions to help students understand the concept and how it applies to their education.

The Process of Decision Making
Imagine that you are choosing your college major. It is unlikely that you would make such a big decision by randomly choosing the first subject that you come across. Rather, you would probably determine your interests and life goals, take a diverse set of classes, and meet with a college guidance counselor to weigh your options before arriving at a decision. Effective critical thinkers identify problems and make decisions by following a series of steps. These steps guide you through the decision-making process and enable you to see all sides of an issue before you arrive at a final decision.
The following table outlines the five steps that critical thinkers follow when identifying a problem and making a decision. It also presents scenarios about Maria, a nursing student who is considering buying a car. As you go through the steps and scenarios, notice how Maria uses critical thinking skills to identify the problem and arrive at a decision that solves the problem.
  • What is the problem that needs to be solved? Consider the issue in the following scenario.
    Maria is a nursing student. She does not own a car and relies on public transportation to get to and from campus. However, the bus does not always arrive on time, which makes her late for class. Sometimes she misses class entirely.
    What is the problem? Maria's mode of transportation is unreliable.
  • Ask yourself questions to gather the information necessary to make an informed decision. Consider the questions that Maria came up with.
    • What alternatives are there to public transportation?
    • Can I borrow my parents' car?
    • Can I invest in my own car?
    • Can I bike or walk to campus?
    • Can I ask a classmate for a ride?
  • Determine the options that are available to you. Take a look at the options that Maria came up with.
    • Option 1: Borrow my parents' car. They are willing to lend me the car two days a week. But I will still have to find alternative transportation for the other three days of class.
    • Option 2: Invest in my own car. I can use my savings as a down payment. But I will have to determine whether I can afford monthly payments.
    • Option 3: Get a ride from my classmate three days a week. But I will still have to find alternative transportation for the other two days of class.
  • When you take action, you make your choice. Review your options, and make a decision based on the information you have gathered from the previous steps in the decision-making process. Take a look at the decision Maria made.
    I can combine Options 1 and 3. I will borrow my parents' car two days a week and ride with a classmate for the other three.
  • Finally, review your decision and examine the consequences. Did you make the right decision? Or do you need to begin the process all over again? Let's look at Maria's review of her decision.
    I feel like I made the right decision. I am able to get to campus much more quickly. As a result, I am no longer late to class. I have not missed any classes, either.

Read about Felix, and help him in identifying the problem, gathering information by asking questions, identifying his options, and choosing the best option to address his problem
Halfway through the semester, Felix's car broke down. This made it much harder for him to commute to an off-campus work location and back to school.
In addition, Felix's roommate has been a major distraction. When Felix asks his roommate to try to be more quiet, the request is met with anger, and the two argue, sometimes late into the night. Normally he could handle the distractions, but this semester he is struggling in a calculus course, and there's a major midterm approaching that promises to be the most difficult exam he has ever taken. Furthermore, Felix must keep up his grades, or he risks losing his scholarship, and Felix's parents cannot afford to help him out financially.
What is the problem that needs to be solved?
     Correct: Your answer is correct.
Which of the following questions would best help Felix gather information related to his problem? Select all that apply.
Correct: Your answer is correct.

Once Felix has defined the problem and gathered information, it is time to generate possible options for solving the problem. Consider the three lists of options, and pick the best list.
List 1 List 2 List 3
  1. Call the towing company, and get the car fixed.
  2. Find public transportation to and from work.
  3. Make a schedule that accounts for extra time on public transit.
  4. Visit calculus instructor during office hours with questions about the midterm.
  5. Make a study schedule to prepare for the midterm.
  6. Try once more to reason with roommate; if discussion does not go well, research options for finding a new place to live, considering dorm policy and moving costs.
  1. Sell the car for extra cash.
  2. Get a friend to drive you around.
  3. Do calculus homework while at off-campus job
  4. Tell your boss you might be late a few times because of the car.
  5. Tell the roommate to shape up or move out.
  1. Try to fix the car yourself.
  2. Find public transportation to and from work.
  3. Make a schedule that accounts for extra time on public transit.
  4. Visit calculus instructor during office hours to explain why you're not doing well.
  5. Study calculus at work.
  6. Leave notes for roommate so you don't have to talk.
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