"The theory of probability is at the bottom only common sense" -- (Pierre-Simon LaPlace, 1749-1827)
The origin of some mathematical words.
Isosceles: From the Greek words iso and skelos, meaning "equal legs."
Integer: From the Latin word integer, meaning "perfect, whole, complete."
Tangent: From the Latin word tangere, meaning "to touch."
Trapezoid: From the Greek word trapeza, meaning "table." (Many tables today are trapezoid-shaped.)
What did Herkimer say to Barbie, the play director, when the actor who was playing a chicken forgot his lines?
Answer: "Barbie, cue the chicken."
Things Herky would like to know:
Why is it that no one is listening until you make a mistake?
Should you fall behind in your homework early in the school year? This would give you more time to catch up.
ASSIGNMENT #26
Reading: Section 4.2, pages 206 - 213, plus SUMMARY on pages 213 - 214.
Exercises: (Handout in class)
- Problem #6 from 1997 AP Statistics Examination.
- Problem #1 from 1999 AP Statistics Examination.
