What is the general plot line of Never Let Me Go?

This excellent novel opens in Hailsham, a school where three
friends, Kathy, Ruth and Tommy are introduced to us. Their lives at school are explored, with
many curious aspects to them that we do not understand, such as the revulsion that some
characters who visit the school show to the boys and girls. Kathy likes Tommy a great deal, but
at they grow up, it is Ruth and Tommy who form a relationship. They come to realise that they are
actually clones who have been created so that humans can harvest their organs. As they leave
school and ready themselves for what the future holds, they hear a rumour that if two clones are
really in love that they can gain a remittance from being harvested so that they can be together.
Kathy becomes a carer and Tommy and Ruth have their first donations. Ruth, before dying,
apologies to Tommy and Kathy for keeping them apart. Tommy and Kathy then try and find out what
they need to do to have time together, but they realises that this is a lie, and Tommy then dies
after a donation. The novel ends as Kathy looks forward to her own donations
beginning.

I want to know how to determine det(B) if det(A) = 3? 1 a 1 4 2a+1 2+b A = 2 1...

Expandinfg thruogh the 1st row, we get
:

Det (A) =  |[(1  a  1),(2  1  b), (3  c  0)]| =
3......(1)

Det B = |[(4  2a+1  2+b ) , (15  5c  0) , (2 1 
b)]|.

Det B = R1-R3 = |[(4-2  2a+1-1  2+b-b) , (15  5c  0),
(2  1  b)]|.

DetB = |[(2  2a  2), (15   5c  0) , (2  1  
b)]|

Det B = 2 *5 |[(1  a  1), (2  c  0) , (2  1  b)]| ,
where 2 and 5 are factored out from 1st and 2nd rows.

Now
we inter change R2 and R3  which results

Det B = -10 |[( 1 
a  1), (2   1   b) , ( 2   c   0)]|.....(2)

Now we notice
from the right side of  eq (1) and  left eq (2) that:

Det
(B) = -10 det (A). But det(A) = 3.

Therefore det(B) = -10*3
= -30.

Therefore det(B) =
-30

Do you think Stephanie Meyers Twilight series could be considered a modern day fairy tale? Does it have the elements to be classified as a fairy tale?

This is certainly a thought provoking question! In order to
answer the question you first have to define the elements of a traditional fairy tale, and then
determine if the Twilight series has any of all of those same qualities. I
think that answer would be yes.

Qualities: Magic, remote settings,
romance, happy endings, fantastical animals, based in legend and
folklore

Here are some brief notes that you could expland upon with
specific details from the novels in order to support your thesis. The Cullens each have a magical
ability that helps them to survive in the world of humans. Some can see the future; some can read
minds, etc. All of the vampires have super-human strength and speed. They live in the remote town
of Forks and even there, live in a remote home deep in the woods. This allows them a fair amount
of privacy for their lifestyle. The romance between Edward and Bella is the stuff of dreams. He
is seemingly perfect; she is strong and determined. They struggle against seemingly
insurmountable odds to make their relationship work, and they are great together -- the ending of
the first book and the series couldn't have a more happy ending. The other fantastical animal is
the werewolf, Jacob. This element of the story isn't introduced until the second or third book,
but becomes a great source of conflict for Bella and Edward's relationship. That the three of
them can overcome their differences only enhances the fairy-tale quality of the ending of the
series. The fact that the whole story is based on the legends of vampires with updates to make
the vampires less loathsome and feared is part of the appeal of the story. There has always been
a fascination with the "other-worldly," and Meyers makes these creatures especially likable and
admirable. When you add to all of this the incredibly loyal following by young and old alike that
this series has enjoyed, it certainly rings true to a modern fairy-tale.

Determine the slope of the line 8x - 32y -9 = 0?

We have to find the slope of the line 8x – 32y -9
=0.

First we express the equation in the form y = mx+c,
where m is the slope of the line and c is the
y-intercept.

8x – 32y -9
=0

keep y on one side and move x and the constant to the
other side

=> -32y =
9-8x

divide both the sides by
-32

=> y = (9/-32) + (8/32)
x

simplify all the
factors

=> y = -9/32
+x/4

Therefore we get that m = 1/4 for the given
equation.

The required slope is
1/4.

Verify if log equation have real root log(2x-5)=log(x^2+3)

To verify if the roots of the equation are real numbers,
we'll have to compute the roots. Before solving the equation, we'll impose the
constraints of existence of logarithms.

Since x^2+3 is
positive for any value of x, we'll set the only constraint for the given
equation:

2x -
5>0

2x>5

x>5/2

log
(2x-5) = log (x^2+3)

Since the bases are matching, we'll
use the one to one property:

2x - 5 = x^2 +
3

We'll move all terms to one
side:

x^2 + 3 - 2x + 5 =
0

We'll combine like
terms:

x^2 - 2x + 8 = 0

We'll
apply the quadratic formula:

x1 = [-b+sqrt(b^2 -
4ac)]/2a

x1 = [2+sqrt(4 -
32)]/2

Since sqrt (-28) is not a real value,
the equation has no real solutions.

What is the equation of the line with x and y intercepts 4 and 7 respectively.

The equation of the line with x and y in the standard double
intercept form is x/a+y/b = a. Where  intercept is a, and y intercept is
b.

Therefore the equation of the line  with x intercept 4 and y
interceppt 7 is x/4 +y/7 = 1.

We check whether this is
true:

x intercept is got by putting y= 0 in x/4+y/7 =
1:

 So x/4 + 0/7 = 1,, So x/4 = 1, or x=
4.

We check whether y intercept is 7: We get y intercept by putting
x = 0 in x/4+y/7 = 1. So,  0/4+y/7 = 1, or y/7 = 1. So y =
7.

Therefore x/4+y/7 = 1 is the required equation. We write the
equation  in  ax+by+c = 0 form by mutiplying  x/4+y/7 = 1 by 4*7 = 28
:

28(x/4+y/7) = 1*28. This gives us the equation,7x +4y = 28. Or
7x+4y-28 = 0.

Can we call "The Tyger" a romantic poem?

"The Tyger" is clearly an example of English Romanticism;
several elements of the Romantic literary movement are found in the poem: the exploration of
nature and the emphasis upon beauty, mystery, and a supernatural or divine presence. The tiger in
Blake's poem is a creature of the natural world; it is fierce yet quite beautiful, "burning
bright." It inspires a sense of awe in the poet. The central mystery in the poem is the origin of
the tiger--more precisely, the identity and the nature of the divine being that created it. Did
the same loving God who created the gentle lamb also create the fierce, cruel, powerful tiger?
And if so, why? Thus "The Tyger" seeks to know and understand the mysterious workings of God, an
important Romantic theme in literature. For the poet to consider such spiritual mysteries is also
suggestive of Romanticism, which explores the inner life of the self rather than man's role in
society.