MAT 221 Week 2 Discussion ( Formulas ) ~ ( Latest Syllabus - Perfect Tutorial - Scored 100% )
Formulas
Read the following instructions in order to complete this discussion, and review the example of how to complete the math required for this assignment:
- Read about Cowling’s Rule for child sized doses of medication (number 92 on page 119 of Elementary and Intermediate Algebra).
- Solve parts (a) and (b) of the problem using the following details indicated for the first letter of your last name:
If your lastname starts with letter | For part (a) of problem 92 use this information to calculate the child’s dose. | For part (b) of problem 92 use this information to calculate the child’s age. |
A or Z | adult dose 400mg ibuprofen; 5 year old child | 800mg adult, 233mg child |
C or X | adult dose 500mg amoxicillin; 11 year old child | 250mg adult, 52mg child |
E or V | adult dose 1000mg acetaminophen; 8 year old child | 600mg adult, 250mg child |
G or T | adult dose 75mg Tamiflu; 6 year old child | 500mg adult, 187mg child |
I or R | adult dose 400mg ibuprofen; 7 year old child | 1200mg adult,200mg child |
K or P | adult dose 500mg amoxicillin; 9 year old child | 100mg adult, 12.5mg child |
M or N | adult dose 1000mg acetaminophen: 6 year old child | 600mg adult, 200mg child |
O or L | adult dose 75mg Tamiflu; 11 year old child | 1000mg adult, 600g child |
Q or J | adult dose 400mg ibuprofen; 8 year old child | 500mg adult, 250mg child |
S or H | adult dose 500mg amoxicillin; 4 year old child | 300mg adult, 100mg child |
U or F | adult dose 1000mg acetaminophen; 3 year old child | 75mg adult, 12.5mg child |
W or D | adult dose 75mg Tamiflu; 5 year old child | 1200mg adult, 300mg child |
Y or B | adult dose 400mg ibuprofen; 2 year old child | 400mg adult, 50mg child |
- Explain what the variables in the formula represent and show all steps in the computations.
- Incorporate the following five math vocabulary words into your discussion. Use bold font to emphasize the words in your writing (Do not write definitions for the words; use them appropriately in sentences describing your math work.):
§ Literal equation
§ Formula
§ Solve
§ Substitute
§ Conditional equation
Your initial post should be 150-250 words in length. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7 in at least a paragraph. Do you agree with how your classmates used the vocabulary? Do the mathematical results seem reasonable?
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