Math-1010: Intermediate Algebra
This course includes in more depth basic algebraic topics introduced in Elementary Algebra such as linear equations; graphing; systems of linear equations; linear inequalities and absolute value; radicals; exponential expressions (including negative and rational exponents); polynomials; rational expressions; rational equations; quadratics; introduction to conic sections; exponential and logarithmic functions.
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The Zero Gravity project covers the logistics of the flight, which details maximum height, the vertex, and more. The data provided throughout this exercise would give the information needed to the flight crew on this flight to give details such as the current or maximum height that the flight is going to be at. The mathematical technics used within this project include: solving systems of equations which are 3x3 systems, finding the quadradic model for the system, as well as using the quadradic function to solve for the maximums, this also shows the use of graphing.
This project does in fact display skills that would be beneficial in the real world, in order to determine how to properly plan for the airplane's travel, it also provides the foundations to get the information for other airplanes with their own set of variables.
This assignment did allow me to reflect on the usefulness of Math in the real world, and how math may be beneficial in the construction of computer-generated art. However, I don't think it changed my mind on the usefulness of math in general, it just improved my understanding.