Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them.
Word of the Day
rudimentary
[roo-duh-men-tuh-ree or roo-duh-men-tree]
adjective
1. pertaining to rudiments or first principles; elementary
2. of the nature of a rudiment; undeveloped or vestigial.
3. primitive
Synonyms
fundamental, initial, elementary, embryonic
Antonyms
advanced, mature
Question of the Day
Mark A, B, C, or D in the comments section to indicate your answer.
What is |−7| equal to?
A. -70
B. 7
C. -7
D. 0
Quote of the Day
Failure defeats losers, failure inspires winners.
– Robert T. Kiyosaki
Question of the Day
Mark A, B, C, or D in the comments section to indicate your answer.
There are three formats used to denote ratios. Which of the following is not one of the three formats?
A. x:y
B. x/y
C. x to y
D. x.y
Word of the Day
prospectus
[pruh-spek-tuhs]
noun
1. a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it:
Don’t buy the new stock offering until you read the prospectus carefully.
2. a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members.
Quote of the Day
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
– Thomas Edison
Question of the Day
Question of the Day
Mark A, B, C, or D in the comment section to indicate your answer:
Simplify this equation and solve for the value of n.
7(n+5) = 0
A.
7(n+5)=7(n)+5=7n+5
7n=−5
n=0.714
B.
7(n+5)=7(5n)=35n
7(n+5)=7(n)+7(5)=7n+7(5)=7n+35
7n=−35
n=−5
C.
7(n+5)=7(n)+7(5)=7n+7(5)=7n+35
D.
7(n+5)=7(n)+7(5)=7n+7(5)=7n+35
7n=−35
n=−5
Word of the Day
precocious
[pri-koh-shuhs]
adjective
1. unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development.
a precocious child.
2. prematurely developed, as the mind, faculties, etc.
3. of or relating to premature development.
4. Botany. flowering, fruiting, or ripening early, as plants or fruit.
bearing blossoms before leaves, as plants. appearing before leaves, as flowers.
Word of the Day
precocious
[pri-koh-shuhs]
adjective
unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development
Question of the Day
Choose the best revision for the following sentence by typing A, B, C, or D in the comment section:
[13] The end of the 1990s launched another of Smith’s interests in writing. [14] Penning his own autobiography, I Make My Own Rules, Smith shares his allegiance for making a difference in our next generation of leaders. [15] Establishing an annual youth summer camp, Smith sends over 100 children annually. [16] The troubled students learn responsibility and leadership skills. [17] In doing so, he hopes to provide opportunities for these youngsters to make a difference.
A. no change
B. The end of the 1990’s launched another of Smith’s interests in writing.
C. The end of the 1990s launched another of Smith’s interests; becoming an author.
D. The end of the 1990s launched another of Smiths’ interests: becoming an author.
Quote of the Day
Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.
― Tim Fargo