A library has 167 trees on their property, but they are having trouble growing grass so they need to pay to have trees cut down each year until the property has less than 50 trees. If they can pay to have only four trees cut down this year, but eight trees cut down every year after that, in how many years will they have less than 50 trees on their property?

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Answer 1

Answer:

15 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Number of trees = 167This year limit = 4 treesYearly limit following years = 6 trees per yearTarget number of trees = 50

Building inequality:

167 - 4 - 8x < 508x > 113x > 113/8x > 14.125

Adding current year to 14 we get 15 years as answer


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PLEASE HELP ASSAAPPP!!!!!!!!A river discharges 4 × 106 cubic feet of water into the Pacific Ocean each second. There are 86,400 seconds in one day. To find the amount of water discharged each day, a scientist multiplied 4 × 106 by 86,400 on his calculator. The display showed: Explain what 3.456E + 14 means. A. 3.456^14 B. 3.456 × 10^6 C. 3.456 × 10^14 D. 3.456 × 10^ -14

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The river discharges 4 x 10^6 cubic feet of water into the Pacific Ocean each second.

There are 86,400 seconds in one day.

Amount of water discharges each day-

=4x10^6x86400

=345600000000

=3.456 x 10 ^11

Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

1) First multiply 4 * 10^6 = 4,000,000

Then multiply 4,000,000 by 86,400 = 3.456 * 10^11

HURRY PLEASE if ray NP bisects angle MNQ and measure of angle MNQ= 8x + 12 and measure of PNQ= 78 degrees and measure of angle RNM= 3y -9, find the values of x and y

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Answer:

the measure of x is 18° and the measure of y is 29°

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1

Find the measure of angle x

we know that

If ray NP bisects <MNQ

then

m<MNQ=m<PNM+m<PNQ ------> equation A

and

m<PNM=m<PNQ -------> equation B

we have that

m<MNQ=(8x+12)°

m<PNQ=78°

so

substitute in equation A

(8x+12)=78+78-------> 8x+12=156------> 8x=156-12

8x=144------> x=18°

Step 2

Find the measure of angle y

we have

m<PNM=(3y-9)°

m<PNM=78°

so

3y-9=78------> 3y=87------> y=29°

therefore

the answer is

the measure of x is 18° and the measure of y is 29°

-3p+6=-12
How to solve

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subtract 6 which leaves u with -3p=-18 then divide by three on both sides to get p=6

Answer:

p = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

-3p+6=-12

Subtract 6 from each side

-3p+6-6=-12-6

-3p = -18

Divide each side by -3

-3p/-3 = -18/-3

p = 6

Solve for the value of X. 62 = 12 - 5x

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Answer:

x = -10

Step-by-step explanation:

62 = 12 - 5x

-12 .   -12

62 - 12 = -5x

50 = -5x

__ .  __

-5 .    -5

-10 = x    

find the quotient. (-2) divided by 9

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Answer:

-0.22222222222222222222222

Step-by-step explanation:

the sum of a number x and 4 is less than 12 which of the following inequalities represents this statment​

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Answer:

x + 4  < 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

sum of a number x and 4

It can be written mathematically as

x + 4

Then

x + 4 is less than 12

less than is represented as <

Thus,

x + 4  < 12

Thus, inequality is x + 4  < 12

The function ƒ (x) = 12x gives the number of inches in x feet, and g(x) = 3.28x gives the approximate number of feet in x meters. Write a composite function that could be used to convert meters to inches.

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Answer:

39.36x

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the f(x) = 12x as  the number of inches in x feet and g(x) = 3.28x gives the approximate number of feet in x meters, to find the composite function that can be used to convert metres to inches will give;

f[g(x)] (This means we are substituting the function that is measured in metres into the functions measured in inches).

Given g(x) = 3.28x,

f[g(x)] = f(3.28x)

f(3.28x) means that we are to replace the variable of x in f(x) with 3.28x as shown;

f(3.28x) = 12(3.28x)

f(3.28x) = 39.36x

f[g(x)] = 39.36x

Hence the composite function that could be used to convert meters to inches is expressed as 39.36x.

Find the distance between the points.
(1, 5), (-7, -2)

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Answer:

Distance = [tex]\sqrt{113}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex](1, 5) = (x_1,y_1)\\ (-7, -2)=(x_2,y_2)\\\\d = \sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}\\ \\d = \sqrt{(-7-1)^2+(-2-5)^2}\\ \\d = \sqrt{(-8)^2+(-7)^2}\\ \\d = \sqrt{64+49}\\ \\d = \sqrt{113} \\\\[/tex]

Answer:[tex]\sqrt{113}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance formula: [tex]\sqrt{(x2-x1)^2+(y2-y1)^2}[/tex]

x1=1     x2=-7     y1=5     y2=-2

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 [tex]\sqrt{(-7-1)^2+(-2-5)^2}[/tex]

=[tex]\sqrt{(-8)^2+(-7)^2}[/tex]

=[tex]\sqrt{64+49}[/tex]

=[tex]\sqrt{113}[/tex]

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Which of the following expressions demonstrates the distributive property?
O 3+ 4+ 5 = 4 + 3 + 5
O-2(5 + 7) = -2(7 +5)
O3(-8 + 1) = 3(-8) + 3(1)
6[(7)(-2)] = [(
67)](-2)

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Answer:

O3(-8 + 1) = 3(-8) + 3(1)

Step-by-step explanation:

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The expressions demonstrates the distributive property is

3(-8 + 1) = 3(-8)+ 3(1).

What is Distributive Property?

This property states that multiplying the total of two or more addends by a number will produce the same outcome as multiplying each addend by the number separately and then adding the results together.

We know the standard forms for distributive property as

For addition: a x (b+ c) = a x b + a x c

For Subtraction: ax (b- c)= a x b - a x c

1. 3+ 4+ 5 = 4 + 3 + 5 is Associative Property.

2. -2(5 + 7) = -2(7 +5) is Associative Property

3. 3(-8 + 1) = 3(-8)+ 3(1) is Distributive Property

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Evaluate the expression when a = 9 and b = 7.
b+5a



Help
Needed

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7+5(9)
7+45
=52 is the answer

In a parallelogram ABCD, AB is parallel to CD. Which two sides are opposite sides ? sides AB and CD sides BC and CD sides AB and AD sides AB and BC

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Answer:

AB and CD

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Shape: Parallelogram

Parallel Side: AB and CD

Required

Determine the opposite sides

From the given parameters, we understand that:

AB is parallel to CD

Since they are parallel, then AB is opposite to CD

Hence, the opposite sides are AB and CD

30 POINTS! ASAP PLEASE ∠1 is a supplement of ∠2, and m∠1=123∘. ∠2 is a complement of ∠3. Find m∠3. m∠3=

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Answer:

angle 3 is 33 degrees.

Step-by-step explanation:

complementary angle-adds up to 90 degrees

supplementary angle- adds up to 180 degrees.

if angle 1 is 123, then angle two is 180-123 degrees(57)

if angle two is 57 degrees, angle 3 is 90-57 degrees (33)

Answer:

m∠3 = 33°

Step-by-step explanation:

Since ∠1 and ∠2 are supplementary the sum of their angles is 180°

So to find ∠2 add ∠1 and ∠2 and equate them to 180° to solve for ∠2

So we have

∠1 + ∠2 = 180

∠2 = 180 - ∠1

From the question

m∠1 = 123°

So we have

∠2 = 180 - 123

∠2 = 57°

From the question , ∠2 is a complement of ∠3 the sum of their angles is 90°

That's

∠2 + ∠3 = 90

∠3 = 90 - ∠2

∠3 = 90 - 57

We have the final answer as

m∠3 = 33°

Hope this helps you

¿Para qué sirve saber estimar la capacidad de un recipiente utilizando el litro y el mililitro como unidades de medida?

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Answer:

Estas unidades de capacidad son de uso frecuente en la manipulación de líquidos, así como en la estimación de la masa contenida del líquido dentro del recipiente si se conoce su densidad.

Además, permite clasificar hasta cuanto volumen y cuanta masa de un líquido determinado puede portar ese recipiente.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sirve la estimación de la capacidad de un recipiente dado en función de otros recipientes con capacidades de referencia, en cuyos casos corresponden al litro y el mililitro, respectivamente. Entonces, la capacidad total es aproximadamente la suma de las cantidades de adiciones de cada recipiente de referencia. La fórmula de estimación de capacidad del recipiente es:

[tex]V_{tot} \approx n_{l}\cdot (1000\,mL)+n_{L}\cdot (1\,mL)[/tex]

Donde:

[tex]V_{tot}[/tex] - Volumen total del recipiente, medido en mililitros.

[tex]n_{l}[/tex] - Cantidad de adiciones del recipiente con capacidad de un mililitro, adimensional.

[tex]n_{L}[/tex] - Cantidad de adiciones del recipiente con capacidad de un mililitro, adimensional.

Estas unidades de capacidad son de uso frecuente en la manipulación de líquidos, así como en la estimación de la masa contenida del líquido dentro del recipiente si se conoce su densidad.

Además, permite clasificar hasta cuanto volumen y cuanta masa de un líquido determinado puede portar ese recipiente.

Solve the equation 3(x - 4) = 7. What would be the next step in simplifying by the distribution property? 3x - 4 = 7 3x + 12 = 7 3x + 4 = 7 3x - 12 = 7

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Answer:

3x-12 =7

Step-by-step explanation:

you distribute the 3 to the x and the -4

8x - 3 = 5 (2x + 1) solve for x

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Answer:

x=−4

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

8x - 3 = 5 (2x + 1)

Solving for x:

8x - 3 = 10x + 510x - 8x = -3 - 52x = - 8x = -8/2x = -4

PLEASE HELP! ON TIMER! 1.Given the following functions, f(x)=x^2 g(x)=x-3 find the composition of the two functions and show your work. f(g(x)) 2.Given the following functions, f(x)=x^2 g(x)=x-3 find the composition of the two functions and show your work. g(f(x)) 3. what would be the domain restriction? describe how you found the answer. 1 over x-3

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Answer:

I can only answer the first one for now but the answer is x^2 - 6x + 9.

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x) = x^2 and g(x) = x - 3.

To find f(g(x))  we replace the x in f(x) by g(x).

f(g(x)) = (x - 3)^2

= x^2 - 6x + 9.

A contractor leans a 21-foot ladder against a building. The distance from the ground to the top of the ladder is 9 feet more than the distance from the building to the base of the ladder. How far up the building is the ladder to the nearest tenth of a foot

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Answer:

The distance from the ground to the top of the ladder = 18.7 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

The distance from the ground to the top of the ladder is 9 feet more than the distance from the building to the base of the ladder.

distance from the building to the base of the ladder.= X

The distance from the ground to the top of the ladder = 9+x

Solving the triangle using Pythagorean theorem

X² +(x+9)²= 21²

X² + x² + 18x +81= 441

2x² +18x -360 = 0

X² +9x -180 = 0

X= (-9-28.3)/2 or (-9+28.3)/2

Definitely x is going to be a positive number

So

X= (-9+28.3)/2

X=9.65 feet

The distance from the ground to the top of the ladder = 9+x

The distance from the ground to the top of the ladder = 9+9.65

The distance from the ground to the top of the ladder = 18.65

The distance from the ground to the top of the ladder = 18.7 feet

Building is 9.65 foot far from ladder.

Length of ladder = 21 foot. This diagonal ladder is Hypotenuse to the right angled triangle formed between building & ladder.

Let the distance from building to base of ladder = x. This is the base of right angled triangle.

So, distance from ground to top of ladder = x + 9. This is the height of right angled triangle.

As per Pythagorus Theorem,

[tex]Hypotenuse^2 = Base^2 + Height^2[/tex]

[tex]21^2 = x^2 + (x+9)^2[/tex]

441 = [tex]x^2 + x^2 + 81 + 18x[/tex]  

360 = [tex]2x^2 + 18x[/tex]

[tex]2x^2 + 18x[/tex] - 360 = 0

x = -b + [tex]\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac[/tex] / 2a  

x = 9.65 { Building distance to ladder base }

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Expresa el siguiente número 14322000000000000 en notación científica *

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Answer:

14322 * 10¹²

1.4322 * 10¹⁶

Step-by-step explanation:

14322000000000000

14322 * 10¹²

1.4322 * 10¹⁶

A veterinarian has 6 cats and 10 dogs in a kennel. What is the ratio of cats to dogs?

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Answer:

.6

...................

Answer: 6 : 10  or 3:5

Step-by-step explanation:

If they are 6 cats and 10 dogs then the ratio of cats to dogs it 6 to 10  or 6/10

is 0.7 divided by 10 equivalent to 0.07

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Answer:

yes

Step-by-step explanation:

yes because if you do the math you and you use your brain it's obvious

Step-by-step explanation:

cause I know it

An air conditioning system can circulate 320 cubic feet of air per minute. How many cubic yards of air can it circulate per minute?

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Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that, an air conditioning system can circulate 320 cubic feet of air per minute. We need to find how many cubic yards of air can it circulate per minute?

1 yard = 3 foot

1 feet = (1/3) yard

320 feet = 106.66 yard

[tex]320\ \text{feet}^3=320\times( \dfrac{1}{3})^3\ \text{yard}^3\\\\=11.85\ \text{yard}^3[/tex]

So, it will circulate 11.85 cubic yard of air per minute.

How do you interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context?

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Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients. Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single entity. For example, interpret P(1+r)n as the product of P and a factor not depending on P. Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it.

Consider the following Excel regression of perceived sound quality as a function of price for 27 stereo speakers. Regression Statistics R Square 0.01104 Standard Error 4.02545 Observations 27 Statistic Coefficients Std Error t Stat P-value Lower 95% Upper 95% Intercept 88.4902 1.67814 52.731 0.0000 85.0340 91.9464 Price –0.00239 0.00453 –0.528 0.6019 –0.01172 0.00693 Picture Click here for the Excel Data File(a) Is the coefficient of Price significantly different from zero at α = .05?YesNo(b) Calculate the correlation coefficient. At α = .05, does the correlation differ from zero? (Negative values should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your answers to 3 decimal places.) r tcalc t.025 ± Since tcalc (Click to select)>< t.025, we (Click to select)rejectfail to reject the hypothesis of no correlation.(c) Given these results, is the difference in quality associated with a higher price likely to be apparent to an average listener?YesNo

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Answer:

Kindly check explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following :

Regression

Statistics

R Square 0.01104

Standard Error 4.02545

Observations 27

Stat - - - - Coef - - Std Error - - t-Stat - - P-value

Int. - - 88.4902 - 1.67814 - - 52.731 - - 0.0000

Price (–0.00239) - 0.00453 (–0.528) - - 0.6019

Stat - - - - lower 95% - - - upper 95%

Int. - - - - - 85.0340 - - - - - - 91.9464

Price - - (–0.01172) - - - - - - 0.00693

(A) No, At α = .05, the Coefficient of price is not significantly different from zero, because :

The p-value (0.6019) obtained is greater than 0.05, Hence we fail to reject the null hypothesis.

B) the correlation Coefficient (r) :

Since ; r^2 = 0.01104

r = √0.01104

r = 0.1050714

The p-value obtained at α = .05 for r value of 0.1051 using the online p-value calculator is .602, this shows that correlation does not differ from 0.

Using :

r(√n-2) / √1 - r^2

0.1051(√27-2) / √1 - 0.01104

0.5255 / 0.9944646

= 0.5284250

For a 2 tailed test: α = .025

t0. 025 = 2.060 and - 2.060

Obtained t value is less than the critical, hence the null hypothesis stands

Tim rolls two six-sided dice and flips a coin.
All of the following are possible outcomes, EXCEPT:________.
a. 1, Tails, 6
b. Heads, 3, 4
c. 2, 8, Heads
d. 5, 2, Tails

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Answer:

C. 5, 2, Tails is not a possible outcome

Step-by-step explanation:

We are presented with three items

two dices and a coin

The sample space for a dice is S=(1,2,3,4,5,6)

and the sample space for a coin is S=(head and tail)

In the options provided all are possible outcomes for the two dices and the coin except for options "C" ,and this is because "8" is not a sample space in a dice

Answer:

2,8 Heads

Step-by-step explanation:

A standard coin has two values, {Heads or Tails}, while a standard die has six values {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6}.  So, obtaining a 2 is possible, however the 8 is not.

30 points! need asap The endpoints of CD¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ are C(5, 3) and D(−3,−6). Find the coordinates of the midpoint M. Coordinates of midpoint M:

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Answer:

The midpoint is ( 1, -1.5)

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the midpoint

Add the x coordinates of the endpoints and divide by 2 to get the x coordinate of the midpoint

(5+-3)/2 = 2/2 = 1

Add the y coordinates of the endpoints and divide by 2 to get the y coordinate of the midpoint

(3+-6)/2 = -3/2 = -1.5

The midpoint is ( 1, -1.5)

Answer:

mid point = 1,  -1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

mid point between two points C(5, 3) and D(-3, -6)

M = (x1 + x2)/2  , (y1 + y2)/2

mid point = (5 + (-3)) / 2 ,  (3 + -6)/2

mid point = 2/2 , -3/2

mid point = 1,  -1.5

The equation for a parabola has the form y=ax2+bx+c, where a, b, and c are constants and a≠0. Find an equation for the parabola that passes through the points (−1,8), (2,−4), and (−6,−12).

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Answer:

The equation for the parabola that passes through the points (−1,8), (2,−4), and (−6,−12) is [tex]y = -x^{2}-3\cdot x +6[/tex].

Step-by-step explanation:

Let be (−1,8), (2,−4), and (−6,−12) points contained in a parabola, which is represented by a second-order polynomial. To determine the constant of the second-order polynomial, the following system of equations must be solved:

[tex]a - b+c = 8[/tex]

[tex]4\cdot a +2\cdot b +c = -4[/tex]

[tex]36\cdot a -6\cdot b +c = -12[/tex]

There are several methods for solving this: Equalization, Elimination, Substitution, Determinant and Matrix. The solution of this system is: [tex]a = -1[/tex], [tex]b = -3[/tex] and [tex]c = 6[/tex]. Hence, the equation for the parabola that passes through the points (−1,8), (2,−4), and (−6,−12) is [tex]y = -x^{2}-3\cdot x +6[/tex].

what is the definition of algebraic expression

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Answer:

An algebraic expression (in mathematics) can be defined as an expression which is made up of variables and constants along with algebraic operations( i.e. addition, subtraction etc)

Answer:

It is an expression built up from integer constants and algebric expressions.

Luther drives 17 miles to work each day . After work he takes a short cut home which is 14 miles . How many miles does he drive to and from work each week (5 days)

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Step-by-step explanation:

17 miles = 1 day to work

14 miles =1 day to home

Therefore total miles driven in 5 days =

( 17×5) +(14×5) = 105+60

ANSWER =165 miles per week

Answer:

155 miles each week

Step-by-step explanation:

One day is 17 miles to and 14 miles home = 17+14 = 31

He does this 5 days a week

5 * 31 = 155 miles

Rename 2/5 and 1/2 using the least common denominator

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the common denominator is 10 (between 5 and 2)

for each numerator:

we divide the common denominator with the denominator of each fraction and then multiply with the numerator of the fraction

first fraction's numerator:

10 (c.d.) : 5 (denominator) = 2

2 * 2 (numerator) = 4

second one:

10 (c.d.) : 2 (denominator) = 5

5 * 1 (numerator) = 5

The fractions are 4/10 and 5/10

So this is the question: Meg has 7/8 jug of orange juice. How many 1/2 jug servings can Meg get from that jug? Please help me!

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Answer:

she can only get 1 servings

Answer:

1 cause 4/8 is a half  of the jug at it's full  brethall

so one 1/2

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Technology such as the Internet deepens and broadens the minds of all those who use it. The TruBlu poll surveyed 220 people in the suburbs of Melbourne. Which suburbs? This would have made a difference to results. And why just Melbourne? Its impossible to generalise about teenagers from such a small sample. Of course, teenagers are more interested in listening to music or talking to friends on their mobiles than reading newspapers or watching TV current affairs. This is a clear example of their sociability, not an indication that they prefer dumb isolation. Are many TV current affairs shows really about current affairs or serious issues? Aren't they just a form of infotainment? Avoiding them might just as likely be a sign of taste and intelligence? Because a teenager has not been following political debates does not mean that he or she is out of touch with reality. Isn't it obvious that the survey was just another attempt to put young people down? The poll was designed to generate a bad picture of teenagers, i.e., show their ignorance. Its easy to create polls like this. Lazy even. Which is ironic, as that is what most parents accuse teenagers of being. So, parents, answer me this. Can you bear now to leave your mobile at home when you go out? It is a boon for all sorts of reasons - ordering the takeaway; telling family you're held up on the train or in traffic; calling for Dad or Mum or brother to pick you up. Is this social isolation? Is this lack of awareness? Hardly. Mobile phones have brought a sense of personal and social connectedness that makes the world a safer, as well as a more interesting, place for everybody, especially young people. A comprehensive report of the uses of technology in schools, conducted by the Sydney Morning Herald, found that: 'Today's school students are downloading homework on iTunes, listening to lessons via podcasts, communicating with other students all over the world through social networking sites, and even video conferencing with leaders of business and industry.' ('Technology in the Classroom', Kelli Cambourne, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 January 2010) This is hardly creating social isolation. An impressive educational development in the last few years is the way in which technology has been integrated into Australian classrooms. Through technology and a wide range of teaching methods, the learning programs of students have been greatly enhanced. A view of typical classrooms (pictured) shows a learning situation that is using technology within a collaborative classroom discussion, a social situation for meaningful learning, both social and academic, in which students are enthusiastic and active participants. If you want to ban technology in the classroom, you are not living in the 21st century. Many human beings have an innate fear of change, especially the advent of new technology. In the past, we have feared the printing press, newspapers, credit cards, novels, movies, computers and even television as potential destroyers of our culture, our way of life, our kids' futures. The ancient philosopher Socrates warned against writing because it would 'create forgetfulness in the learners' souls, because they will not use their memories.' In the early 20th century, radio arrived and was accused of destroying reading among children and distracting them from their homework. With television, more recently, the fears went much further, accusing TV of damaging radio, reading, conversation, family life and national culture. There is no objective, medical evidence to support any of these fears. Plenty of anecdotes, but no hard evidence. So, the next time you want to attack teenagers for using technology, try clicking refresh instead and realise they are actually the ones thoughtfully and socially taking us into the future.