What is one of the main issues for mapmakers when trying to make a flat representation of the round earth?
a. deciding between using a conic or cylindrical projection
b. distortion of landmasses and distances
c. representing all of the continents
d. how to include relative location

Parabolas y=−2x^2 and y=2x^2+k intersect at points a and b that are in the third and the fourth quadrants respectively. find k if length of the segment ab is 5.

Jared had 3/7 of the minutes on a family phone plan remaining for the month. the plan is shared by 2 people. if divided equally what portion of the minutes remaining on the phone plan would be avalible for each person

How much money does ron have left each month after his fixed expenses? ron graduated from college five years ago. he recently bought a house, but shares it with a housemate who pays him $800 a month for rent and utilities. ron is putting a budget worksheet together so he will have a better idea of where his money is going and where he can save. enlarge