This may be easier said than done, but here are some tips:  A line. If you see a line on the graph that extends to infinity, then all versions of x will be covered eventually, so the domain is equal to all real numbers. A normal parabola. If you see a parabola that is facing upwards or downwards, then yes, the domain will be all real numbers, because all numbers on the x-axis will eventually be covered. A sideways parabola. Now, if you have a parabola with a vertex at (4,0) which extends infinitely to the right, then your domain is D = [4,∞) Just state the domain based on the type of graph you're working with. If you're uncertain and know the equation of the line, plug the x-coordinates back into the function to check.
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One-sentence summary -- Look at the graph. Check out the x-values that are included in the graph. State the domain.


Once the wild ride is over, have the camel sit. Dismount and keep a firm hold on the reins. Unlike horses, camels can kick in all directions. Their kicks are very powerful, and very strong. A frightened camel is a spooked camel. If you get too close to it too quickly, it may try to defend itself by kicking you. If you turn your back to the camel, it may chase after you. Even if your camel is no longer running, it may still be feeling anxious. Any sharp, sudden movements may only spook it further. This may help calm and reassure the camel. Talk soothingly to it, and try not to make any sharp, sudden movements. Be sure to keep a firm grip on the reins.
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One-sentence summary -- Get off the camel once you have it under control. Keep a safe distance from your camel. Do not run away from the camel. Do not make any sharp or sudden movements. Try walking in a slow circle around your camel while talking to it calmly.


You married your spouse, not your family. While his or her family members are part of the package, they are not a part of your intimacy and they do not share the same journey with the two of you. If you make it very obvious that you're not bothered by jealousy, insinuations, rumors or gossip, it will soon become clear to your S-I-L that her barbs, attitude and meanness aren't pricking you in the way that they used to. Eventually, it ceases to be profitable or enjoyable for her to keep bothering and most likely she'll begrudgingly go and find someone else to taunt and hassle.  Spend less time around your S-I-L. In what ways are you putting yourself in her pathway? While it may feel like you have to put up with her, you can find ways to reduce the time spent together. For example, ask other family members to meet you at different times than when she is around, more often than not. Don't always do this, or she will have a legitimate cause for complaining, but time spent with other family members shouldn't always involve her presence. If you live far away and have to visit once a year, stay in your own accommodation to give yourself respite. Take walks, get outside and don't overstay any welcome when it comes to drawn-out family events that press your buttons. Families know the pressure points better than anyone and unfortunately, some like to press them. At such events, your S-I-L probably has alliances that she can set in train to be even more effective, so the less time spent near such complaint-prone cliques, the better. When you are around your S-I-L, try active listening and acknowledgment in place of letting your fog of self-defensiveness take control. When she gets on top of her complaining mountain, instead of trying to topple her off with "if you think that's bad, you should live in my shoes" replies, actually focus on her and try to discern what is really driving her jibes, whining and gossip. By not making this about you, you may be truly surprised at what you unearth.As for responding to her, acknowledge her pain with neutral comments like: "I'm sorry you have had to go through that to pay an electricity bill. It must be hard having four kids chewing through the power each month." Don't offer advice, don't offer how you would deal with it and don't ever offer to pay or pave the way to see her problem resolved. She owns it, you simply acknowledge it. If your S-I-L has been a pain more than once and has even done things to show you up or drag you down, the chances are that she will try to do it again, even when you don't bite. But if you're ready for it and if you're understanding as to where she is coming from (insecurity, loneliness, feeling left out, needing to be in control, etc.), you can be compassionate about her actions and detach yourself from her drama. If you don't carry her load, she'll be forced to do it for herself and will stop seeing you as a viable target.
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One-sentence summary -- Get on with your lives together. Listen for real. Be compassionate.


Use an electric drill and an eight-inch drill bit to do this. Drill holes into the bottom of the wheelbarrow, as well as the sides (about three to four inches up the sides). Drill as many holes as you can to turn your wheelbarrow into a strainer. If you do not have an electric drill, you can rent one from your local hardware store. Only fill a quarter of the wheelbarrow with gravel. This way the water will be able to easily drain through the gravel as you rinse it. Turn on your hose and begin rinsing the gravel. As you rinse the gravel, use your shovel to move it around. This way you can ensure all sides of the gravel are rinsed. Rinse the gravel for 30 seconds to a minute. Lay a geotextile fabric on the grass. Wheelbarrow the clean gravel over to the fabric and pour it on top. Spread the gravel on the fabric until it is one to two inches high. It should take about an hour to dry in the sun.  Geotextile fabric is a special type of fabric that contains tiny holes, which enable water and other debris to drain. You can find it at your local hardware store. The size of the fabric depends on how much gravel you have. Just make sure the fabric can fit all of your gravel.
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One-sentence summary --
Drill holes into an old wheelbarrow. Shovel the gravel into the wheelbarrow. Rinse with water. Dry the gravel.