Two Liberal Dudes

emeraldbeaches: Are (x-3)^4/4 and 1/4*(x-3)^4 the same thing? No, not in the way you wrote it. If...

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:29:28 -0400

Are (x-3)^4/4 and 1/4*(x-3)^4 the same thing?

No, not in the way you wrote it. If you mean (x-3)^1=1/4(x-3)^4 that is not true. But if you wrote it as ((x-3)^4)/4=1/4(x-3)^4 then yes.

What do you mean by "take the inverse sine of both sides to get the following x=arcsine(1), which implies x=pi/2"? What does arcsine mean?

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:55:00 -0400

Oh, the arcsine is just another word for the inverse sine function, or a function that takes in a value of sin(x) and gives out x. Also, I made a slight mistake. It is written arcsin(x) not arcsine(x).

darkeningofheart: someone explain this formula please? Perhaps I can help with an example. The...

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:52:48 -0400

darkeningofheart:

someone explain this formula please?

Perhaps I can help with an example. The expected value is a weighted average of events based on probability. Let’s let X be a coin flip, where x=1 is when the coin lands heads. E(X)=1*Prob(heads)+0*prob(tails)=1/2

or let X be a six sided die, with X=the outcome. Then the expected value is the sum of each of the values multiplied by 1/6, doing the calculation, you get E(X)=3.5.

darkeningofheart: I got to this point, idk what to do after...

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:48:04 -0400

darkeningofheart:

I got to this point, idk what to do after this

You can’t solve it like a polynomial. The second step is correct, then divide both sides by 2cos(x) to get 1=sin(x). Take the inverse sine of both sides to get the following x=arcsine(1), which implies x=pi/2

darkeningofheart: If someone is willing to help….please Using...

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:35:43 -0400

darkeningofheart:

If someone is willing to help….please

Using the double angle identity, you get 1=sin(x). Using arcsine(1)=pi/2, that implies x=pi/2. given the domain of x.

Watch as I enter my bid to be Jimmy McMillan’s strategist...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:17:26 -0400

Watch as I enter my bid to be Jimmy McMillan’s strategist (The Rent is too Damn High dude)

Essentially CISPA allows private businesses to share private...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:54:14 -0400

Essentially CISPA allows private businesses to share private information with each other, and the government anonymously, and without legal repercussions. That sounds disastrous, doesn’t it?

You keep the air in my lungs: I had my "advanced" mathematics exam yesterday and there was only one problem that I did not get.

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:25:51 -0400

You keep the air in my lungs: I had my "advanced" mathematics exam yesterday and there was only one problem that I did not get. :

It corresponds to the set of numbers that are not prime. I have no idea how you would prove that is the case, but that is what it appears to be.

Video

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:24:36 -0400

Video

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:32:45 -0400

Who wants to win the big prize in Let’s Make a Deal?

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:30:00 -0400

Who wants to win the big prize in Let’s Make a Deal?

elandorum: x/y=z x=yz x=1 y=0 1/0=z 1=0z 1=0 hmm You start by suggesting x/y=z, then suggest y=0....

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:32:36 -0400

elandorum:

x/y=z

x=yz

x=1

y=0

1/0=z

1=0z

1=0

hmm

You start by suggesting x/y=z, then suggest y=0. By this you can suggest x=0 for any x. However, x/0 is not defined, and is why you get this ridiculous result.

#NotBuyingIt doesn’t understand the purpose of...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:39:02 -0500

#NotBuyingIt doesn’t understand the purpose of commercials. Companies like GoDaddy want you to talk about their commercial by being controversial. Congrats on being counter-productive.

MLK stood for more than tolerance.

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:22:31 -0500

MLK stood for more than tolerance.

Most people do not cut themselves for attention, and saying that...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:00:00 -0500

Most people do not cut themselves for attention, and saying that will decrease their chances of finding help.

The late Senator Inouye died on Monday, but can you guess the...

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:22:03 -0500

The late Senator Inouye died on Monday, but can you guess the brave actions he performed to win the Medal of Honor?

Our Broken-Ass System (Michigan Demonstrations)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:08:34 -0500

Our Broken-Ass System (Michigan Demonstrations)

The new layout is pretty damn confusing. If you have any...

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:09:37 -0500

The new layout is pretty damn confusing. If you have any questions, let me know, and I’ll try to find an answer for you.

Flipping a coin 100 times is as awesome as it sounds.

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:13:02 -0500

Flipping a coin 100 times is as awesome as it sounds.

How to Win a Coin Flip

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:39:32 -0500

How to Win a Coin Flip