INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Since you are working with two different variables (inputs), you cannot add the formulas and plug in one input, you have to complete one function at a time. For example, if you are given f(x)=3x+2{\displaystyle f(x)=3x+2} and g(x)=4−5x{\displaystyle g(x)=4-5x}, and are asked to find f(2)+g(3){\displaystyle f(2)+g(3)}, you would start by finding f(2){\displaystyle f(2)}. When you plug in the 2, you get:f(2)=3(2)+2{\displaystyle f(2)=3(2)+2}f(2)=6+2{\displaystyle f(2)=6+2}f(2)=8{\displaystyle f(2)=8}. Make sure you are plugging in the correct variable to the correct function. For example, if g(x)=4−5x{\displaystyle g(x)=4-5x}, then: g(3)=4−5(3){\displaystyle g(3)=4-5(3)}g(3)=4−15{\displaystyle g(3)=4-15}g(3)=−11{\displaystyle g(3)=-11} The result will be the sum or difference of the two functions, given the provided variables. For example, if f(2)=8{\displaystyle f(2)=8} and g(3)=−11{\displaystyle g(3)=-11}, then: f(2)+g(3)=8+(−11){\displaystyle f(2)+g(3)=8+(-11)}f(2)+g(3)=−3{\displaystyle f(2)+g(3)=-3}.

SUMMARY: Plug the appropriate variable into the first function and solve. Plug the appropriate variable into the second function and solve. Add or subtract the two outputs.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your checkbook will come with a registry where you can record all of your transactions. Every time you write a check or make a withdrawal/deposit, mark this in your register. Add or subtract the amount to get the new balance in your account. This way, you'll avoid bouncing checks.  Also make sure to record the check number if you write a check. That way you'll avoid losing track of your checks. There are also electronic options for balancing your account. Make a Spreadsheet for an easy way to track your spending and add up your expenses.  Mint.com is a website designed to manage your finances. You can also check the App stores for financial managements apps like Personal Capital or Debt Minder. This will ensure that you're always aware of the activity on your account. It will help prevent you from writing bad checks, and will also help you detect any fraudulent activity. Be sure to either shred the statements when you're done with them or store them in a secure location. Never throw out a bank statement fully intact, or identity thieves could get your information. ATMs inside a banking branch are regulated by the Department of Financial services and protected by the bank's security. ATMs in other areas like bars or grocery stores aren't regulated the same way, and a thief could possibly get your banking information if you use one of these. If you are forced to use one of these, look around the area first. If anyone around looks suspicious or seems to be watching the machine, don't use it. Guard your information as well. Use your other hand to cover the keypad as you type your pin. Count your money as soon as it comes out of the machine, without turning around. This opens you up to robbery if a thief is observing the transaction. If you lose your card or suspect any fraudulent activity, act quickly. The sooner you contact your institution the better. You can cancel your card right away to prevent anyone else from using it. You can also lock your account if there have been unauthorized charges. It is all a matter of acting quickly to prevent further financial losses.
Summary: Keep your account balanced. Read your statements every month. Use caution when withdrawing money from non-bank ATMs. Contact the bank or credit union right away if you suspect any problems.

Put the traps along any mouse pathways you found in your home or near problem areas along the wall. Place a bit of peanut butter or cheese inside the trap so mice are drawn to the scent. Each live trap is different, but you’ll be able to visually see if the trap is set or if it’s empty just by looking at it. Once a mouse has been caught, take the trap to a field about 2 mi (3.2 km) away so it doesn’t return to your home.  Wear gloves when baiting or handling traps so the mice can’t detect your scent. Some live traps only catch 1 mouse while others can catch multiple mice. Choose the type of trap that works best for you. Experiment with different types of bait, like marshmallows and jelly, to see if the mice like a different flavor. Set the snap trap in an area along the wall or on a pathway you’ve found earlier. Place a bit of bait, such as peanut butter or jam, on the bait pad. Pull the U-shaped wire piece back and hold it down with one hand. Use your other hand to set the metal bar onto the latch with the bait. When the mouse steps on the trap to eat the bait, the wire will snap down on the mouse and kill it.  Make sure to throw out snap traps as soon as mice are caught, and sanitize the area afterward. Be careful while setting the trap since the U-shaped piece is spring-loaded and will close quickly. Don’t keep snap traps in areas where pets or small children could reach them since they could get hurt. Check your traps twice a day to see if you’ve captured any mice. If you haven’t caught any mice in the traps within a few days, move them to a different area of your home where you suspect mice have been. Since mice often use the same paths, they’re more likely to return to the area. Mice travel 20–30 ft (6.1–9.1 m) from their nest every night. If you’ve found a nest in your home, keep the traps close by. Look for poisonous bait traps in the pest control section of your local store. Place the traps in areas where you notice activity, such as behind a cabinet or in your basement. When a mouse eats the bait, they will slowly die as the poison digests.  Some poison bait traps also capture the mice so they can’t run away after they eat it. Keep poison traps away from pets or small children since they could get extremely sick if they eat it. Don’t keep the poison near any food items since they could cross-contaminate one another.
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One-sentence summary -- Get live traps if you want to catch mice humanely. Use snap traps to kill the mice immediately. Move your traps every 2-3 days. Use a baited poison as a last resort.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Blackberry Desktop Software allows you to update your Blackberry software, as well as sync and back up contacts, email, calendars, and other personal data with your computer.  The program will launch automatically following installation. Blackberry Desktop Software will automatically detect your device within a few minutes.   ” Selecting these options will allow Blackberry Desktop Software to back up all personal data to your computer, and lower the risk for data loss in the event the update fails to complete. ” Blackberry Desktop Software will begin updating your device, which may take up to 30 minutes to complete. Your Blackberry Curve 8520 will now be updated with the latest software.

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Navigate to the official Blackberry website at http://us.blackberry.com/software/desktop.html. Select the option to download Blackberry Desktop Software for your computer running Mac OS X. Select the option to save the software to your desktop, then double-click on the installer file to launch the installer wizard. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Blackberry Desktop Software on your computer. Connect the Blackberry Curve 8520 to your computer using a USB cable. Click on “Applications” near the top of the Blackberry Desktop Software window. Click on “Check for updates,” then select the software update displayed on-screen. Place checkmarks next to “Back up and restore device data” and “Back up and restore third-party applications. Click on “Start Update. Wait for Blackberry Desktop Software to inform you updating is complete, then disconnect the device from your computer.