Math 412

Introduction to Modern Algebra for Teachers

John Palmieri, Winter 2003


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Burning questions (with some answers):

If you would like to submit an answer, send me email. If you want to see the burning questions from last quarter, go to the web page for that course.
Why do the warning tags on Christmas lights read, "For indoor and outdoor use only"?
Clearly, lights with this label must be used indoors and outdoors, simultaneously (as opposed to ones labeled "for indoor or outdoor use" or "for indoor, outdoor, or indoor and outdoor use").
Frank asked: what is wrong with this syllogism?
  1. Nothing is better than eternal happiness.
  2. A ham sandwich is better than nothing.
  3. Therefore: (fill in the blank)
How do you pronounce "Moor"?
How much of Chapter 10 will be on the midterm?
About the same amount as is on the practice midterm.

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Last modified: Wed Mar 15 13:54:50 PST 2006