Homework Hints 8-2

[tippy title=”Problems 1-2″]Problems 1-2
There are many problems throughout the text labeled IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Just relax; do not be afraid to give your opinion. For the most part, these questions do not have “right” or “wrong” answers. You should spend about five minutes in answering each of these questions.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 3-8″]Problems 3-8
See Figure 8.8 and definition of area; count the number of square centimeters inside each figure. Some of these problems may require some estimation.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 9-18″]Problems 9-18
These problems are designed to help you estimate areas. Don’t be afraid to guess, check, and then revise, if necessary.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 19-23″]Problems 19-23
The area of a rectangle is found by finding the product of the length and the width. See Examples 1 and 2.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 24-25″]Problems 24-25
The area of a parallelogram is calculated by finding the product of the length and the height. See Example 3.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 26-28″]Problems 26-28
The area of a triangle is found by multiplying one-half times the base times the height. See Example 4.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 29-32″]Problems 29-32
The area of a trapezoid is the product of the height and the average of the lengths of the bases. See Example 5.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 33-35″]Problems 33-35
The area of a circle is found by finding the product pi times the square of the radius. Note that if the diameter is given as in Problems 33-35, first find the radius (which is half of the diameter). See Example 6.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 36-38″]Problems 36-38
First find the area of the circle (See Example 6), and then divide to determine the area of the shaded portion.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 39-40″]Problems 39-40
In Problem 39, the area is the area of a rectangle plus the area of half a circle.
In Problem 40, the area is the area of a rectangle minus the area of half a circle.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 41-42″]Problems 41-42
Calculate the cost per square foot for each lot and compare those prices to answer the question asked.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problems 43-48″]Problems 43-48
Choose the appropriate formula, substitute the given values, and find the requested value.  See Examples 7 and 8.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problem 49″]Problem 49
First find the area of the lawn, then find the number of times that number is divisible by 150 to enable you to calculate the cost. Assume that you cannot purchase part of a pound of lawn seed. See Example 7.[/tippy]

[tippy title=”Problem 50″]Problem 50
Since pizza’s are circles, use Example 6 to calculate the area of each pizza.[/tippy]

Note: Homework Hints are given only for the Level 1 and Level 2 problems.

However, as you go through the book be sure you look at all the examples in the text. If you need hints for the Level 3 problems, check some sources for help on the internet (see the LINKS for that particular section. As a last resort, you can call the author at (707) 829-0606.

On the other hand, the problems designated “Problem Solving” generally require techniques that do not have textbook examples.

There are many sources for homework help on the internet.

Algebra.help
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http://www.algebrahelp.com/

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