Formulas

 

Formulas

Read the following instructions in order to complete this discussion, and review the example of how to complete the math required for this assignment:

·  Read about Cowling’s Rule for child sized doses of medication (number 92 on page 119 of Elementary and Intermediate Algebra).
 

·  Solve parts (a) and (b) of the problem using the following details indicated by your assigned number:

 

 

(Part A)

For part (a) of problem 92 use this information to calculate the child’s dose.

Adult dose 500mg amoxicillin; 11 year old child

 

(Part B)

For part (b) of problem 92 use this information to calculate the child’s age.

 250mg adult, 52mg child

 

• Explain what the variables in the formula represent and show all steps in the computations.
• Incorporate the following five math vocabulary words into your discussion. Use bold font to emphasize the words in your writing (Do not write definitions for the words; use them appropriately in sentences describing your math work.): 
• Literal equation
• Formula
• Solve
• Substitute
• Conditional equation