photosynthesis Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 [quote name='philothea' date='Nov 16 2005, 01:06 AM']Yaknow... I have dozens of math textbooks, from basic algebra through graduate level mathematical physics. (Not, mind you, that I understand half of them... but still, I peruse.) I had never even heard of a gnomon until tonight. And doing research, I can't think of any practical use for them. I'm sure this insight will inspire your studying. [right][snapback]791020[/snapback][/right] [/quote] when i graduate you can have my textbook... i sure wouldn't have any use for it once i am done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scardella Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 [quote name='photosynthesis' date='Nov 16 2005, 01:16 AM']when i graduate you can have my textbook... i sure wouldn't have any use for it once i am done! [right][snapback]791067[/snapback][/right] [/quote] It might make for a good paperweight or doorstop or emergency toilet paper or kindling or ... I feel bad. I like math! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 that's true... you know, toilet paper is getting expensive these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 I think I finally know what a gnomon is! after 6 hours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scardella Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 gnomon - the open source way for Jamaicans to say no, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 [quote name='scardella' date='Nov 16 2005, 10:41 AM']gnomon - the open source way for Jamaicans to say no, man! [right][snapback]791373[/snapback][/right] [/quote] hahahahaha!!!!! that is hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 i am trying to figure out a mnemonic device i can use to remember how to calculate phi... "one plus the square root of five divided by 2..." "one plus the square root of five divided by 2..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamweaver Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 [quote name='photosynthesis' date='Nov 16 2005, 01:15 AM']math flavoring!!! that's funny... what was your texbook? Ours is "Excursions in Modern Mathematics." [right][snapback]791061[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Oh man, I first read that as "Exorcisms in Modern Mathematics!" I think Fibonacci's sequence is pretty cool. The number is found in nature a lot, and [url="http://www.ualr.edu/~lasmoller/fibonacci.html"]this page[/url] has some cool facts about it. They mention the Fibonacci sequence in the movie Pi. Its an awesome movie, one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 exorcisms in modern mathematics... haha!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BCatholic139 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 [quote name='Dreamweaver' date='Nov 15 2005, 09:34 PM']Math is evil. Did you learn the quadratic formula song? It goes to the tune of "Pop the Weasel". X is equal to negative B, plus or minus square root, B squared minus four AC all over 2 B. I think I got that right...darn math. : [right][snapback]790701[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yes, Math is evil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 I took the test... I don't know how well I did... I know at I at least got 1 out of the 3 questions right... I am going to OWN the final exam though... those gnomons better get ready to taste the WRATH of my GRAPHING CALCULATOR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robguitar Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm taking Math 1431 (Business Calculus) at LSU right now and I hate it. I feel like I literally fight this class. The good thing is that this will be the last math class I ever have to take. I'm sure economics next semester will be miserable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scardella Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 [quote name='robguitar' date='Nov 16 2005, 04:46 PM']I'm sure economics next semester will be miserable though. [right][snapback]791886[/snapback][/right] [/quote] [quote name='Ferris Bueller's Day Off']Does anyone know what this is, class? Anyone? Anyone? This is the Laffer curve. Anyone know what this says? It says that at this point on the revenue curve, you will get exactly the same amount of revenue as at this point. This is very controversial. Does anyone know what Vice President Bush called this in 1980? Anyone? Something-d-o-o economics. "Voodoo" economics. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robguitar Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 (edited) [quote name='scardella' date='Nov 16 2005, 06:27 PM'][quote name='Ferris Bueller's Day Off']Does anyone know what this is, class? Anyone? Anyone? This is the Laffer curve. Anyone know what this says? It says that at this point on the revenue curve, you will get exactly the same amount of revenue as at this point. This is very controversial. Does anyone know what Vice President Bush called this in 1980? Anyone? Something-d-o-o economics. "Voodoo" economics. [/quote] [right][snapback]791921[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Teacher: (taking attendance) Bueller?....... Bueller?.......Bueller? Girl: Um, he's sick. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious. Edited November 17, 2005 by robguitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 haha... I love that movie!! thanks to all who were/are praying for me. I got an email from my math for plants professor and I'm no longer worrying to death about the class... it might seem silly (at least I think it's silly) but I have a lot of other things stressing me out and at least I have one less thing to worry about. woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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