mat22 assignment week 3

Real World Radical Formulas

Read the following instructions to complete this assignment:

1. Solve parts a, b, and c of problem 103 on page 605 of Elementary and Intermediate Algebra.
   
   
2. Write a two- to three-page paper (not including the title page) that is formatted in APA style and according to the Math Writing Guide. Format your math work as shown in the example, and be concise in your reasoning. In the body of your essay, do the following:
   • Explain what each of the three variables represents in problem 103. Study the Instructor Guidance examples to learn how to solve the formula for another variable.
     
   • Demonstrate your solution to all three parts of the problem, making sure to include all mathematical work and an explanation for each step.
     
   • Explain why the use of this equation is important for shipbuilders.
     
3. Incorporate the following 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.):
   
   • Radical
   • Root
   • Variable