Algebra Assignment due tomorrow

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

a) My last name begins with K

K adult dose 500mg amoxicillin; 9 year old child

b) 100mg adult, 12.5mg 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. Do you agree with how your classmates used the vocabulary? Do the mathematical results seem reasonable?