Variables - a quantity that may change, depends on the context of the math problem. Ex: x,y
Terms - a variable, or constant, that is multiplied by a variable or variables.
Ex: 5x + 2 + 3y <-- has 3 terms
Coefficient - the constant that multiplies the variable and is next to a variable, Ex: (5x) <-- coefficient is 5
Constants - A fixed value such as 5, 6, 7, etc
We convert degrees to radian by multiplying by (
)
= (345) × ( 
)
= (
) × (π)
= 1.9166π
= 1.9166 × 3.14
= 6.018 rad
≈ 6.02 rad
To minimize the cost, we take the straight distance from the refinery to the other side of the river as 2 km. Also, the 7 km will be the distance that has to be traveled by the pipeline in land. The total cost, C, is therefore,
total cost = (2 km)($800,000/km) + (7 km)($400,000 /km)
total cost = $4,400,000
Thus, the total cost of the pipeline is approximately $4,400,000.00.
