Explain a real-world problem that you used math to solve. What mathematical expressions or equations did you use in your problem solving? Define your variables and explain your expression. After you've provided one worked out example, include a similar problem for your classmates to work.

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I just took out an octagonal window, kept the top half, and installed a rectangular window below it. I used tons of arithmetic only; nothing fancy.

Not much help for your homework but I'm proud of my work!

Increase a sloppy joe recipe to feed 175 students for a hot lunch program.