Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- OpenStax Textbook Readings
- Lesson in Canvas
- Assignments in Knewton
- Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property
- Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
- Solving Quadratic Equations with the Quadratic Formula
- Solving Equations by using Quadratic Methods
- Problem Solving with Quadratic Equations
Initial Post Instructions
From farmers to civil engineers, there are many jobs in which the quadratic equation could be utilized. To complete the Discussion activity, please do the following:
Write a paragraph (3-4 sentences) answering the following questions:
- What is one possible field or profession you may be considering?
- What are ways the quadratic equation could be used in this chosen profession?
Be very specific and include a practical example.
ANSWER:
My future profession is nursing. Math is an important set of skills nurses should have. When caring for a patient, it is good to know the correct calculations of medications. There are many ways quadratic equations are used in the nursing profession. For example, quadratic equations can be used to determine calculations of medications and dosages. Some medications need to be converted from one unit to another so knowing the conversion method is very important It can also help nurses figure out the speed needed for the IV drip. “Determining appropriate IV drip requires a calculation to dispense intravenous fluid for an accurate rate flow, such as 10drops/ml. A patient’s chart records many factors in a numerical state. The amount of urine out is a measurement; the oxygen level in the bloodstream is a ratio or percentage”. As a dialysis technician I see nurses administering some antibiotics an hour to the end of … To continue reading, click on the button below.