Wednesday, April 1, 2015

"Make Good Choices"

Every time I get out of the car my mom says the same three words--make good choices. Expected value is the probability of a certain consequence happening after a choice is made. It plays a part in the decision making of people everywhere every day, such as myself. Everyone weighs the outcomes of their possible actions before making them, or at least mature people. Children may not think of the outcomes of their actions, and teenagers might not either. So like, when my brother is being annoying I could ignore him, which wouldn't be the most desired outcome for me because he could continue, or I could punch him. But, in my head I think "well if I punch him I'll get grounded so I better not". And that's expected value.

Friday, February 27, 2015

distance formula vs the equation of a circle

the distance formula is similar to the equation of a circle because they are almost the exact same. When finding the radius of a circle, you can use either equation and get the same answer.

Monday, February 9, 2015