Besides cost and ease of screening, these tests also vary in accuracy. Some physicians will start with the peripheral test and only conduct the centralized test if the first screen indicates poor bone density.  Peripheral machines are small and portable, and they check bone density on the periphery of your skeleton, such as finger bones or the heel. They are much cheaper but not always a good indicator of bone health in bones that are the most likely to break. Centralized bone scans involve a large X-ray machine with a movable arm that will scan different parts of your skeleton while you lie on a padded table. This machine tests bone density at your hip, lower back, and forearms to get a good measure of the strength of bones that are most likely to break in a slip or fall. Most individuals receive bone density scans to check for signs of osteoporosis.  Bone density scans are often used to detect your individual risk of bone fracture and your personal chance of developing osteoporosis if you do not currently have the condition. Bone density scans can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of osteoporosis treatments.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand the differences between peripheral and centralized bone scans. Know the purpose of a bone density test.


In order to truly deal with your rage you must be able to recognize what rage feels like and what situations tend to cause it. The next time you feel rage, take a moment to observe what’s happening in your body. Also, take note of what stimulated this feeling. For example, you notice you’ve clenched your jaw really tight and your head starts pounding. This occurred after you were cut off in traffic. Deal with your rage by problem-solving ways you can avoid or better cope with your triggers. Create a specific plan of action that allows you to improve how you handle these situations.  For instance, if terrible traffic leads to rage, head out early to avoid traffic. If flustered, over-worked cashiers tick you off, try to shop during quieter, off hours. If your roommate’s messy bedroom bugs you, avoid going in there so you can stay calm. If you’re experiencing cold rage from having repressed your anger, you might benefit from some assertiveness training. Learn to speak up for yourself respectfully and with tact. If people are asking too much of you, say so. For instance, if your boss keeps dropping more work on your desk before you’ve finished your current projects, your temper may flare. Instead of holding it in, meet with your boss one-on-one and express your frustration. Say something like, “You’re giving me more work than I can handle right now. I’m trying to focus my efforts on the upcoming briefing. Can I delegate some of these assignments to Jenny?” The words you use can impact your emotions. Strong, absolute words like “never” or “always” don’t leave any room for exceptions, so they hinder problem-solving. Drop these terms from your vocabulary and see if it has a positive effect on your mood. Rage can remove all filters in conversation to the point that you’re criticizing and insulting people right and left. To avoid this, assert yourself with specific “I” statements. This limits blaming and criticizing, but still helps you get your point across. For example, if you’re struggling to contain rage at an insensitive partner, express your needs with an “I” statement like, “I feel ignored and misunderstood when you minimize my anxiety.” Schedule down time or personal time into your daily routine, particularly during times that are especially stressful. For instance, if coming home from work causes you to feel rage, make a standing rule that no one in your home speaks to you until you’ve had time to decompress.
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One-sentence summary -- Know your triggers. Brainstorm solutions for triggering events. Learn to say ‘no” when you’re overwhelmed or  stressed. Change your language. Tell people what you need using “I” statements. Give yourself a break.


Don't show your space to anyone or it won't be secret anymore.  If you have siblings, try to lock your door to keep them from your secret space. If that’s not an option, talk to your parents about helping you keep the secret space yours. If someone does happen to discover your space, talk to them and explain that it is your secret personal area—they will most likely understand. Now that you’ve created a secret space, be sure to use it as you intended. You’ve worked hard and now you can sit back and appreciate it.  Keep it clean. If your secret space gets cluttered, it won’t be comfortable. Be sure to keep it clear so that you can relax. Keep it stocked with refreshments, new magazines, or anything else you might need in your secret space. While you may be in a very busy house, try to keep your secret space a spot where you can focus (even if you’re focusing on relaxing).  If you chose a spot with a window, use a lightweight curtain to block out excessive heat or outside noises. Keep headphones in your secret space to block out the noisiness in the house. Consider leaving your phone out of your secret spot. If it’s there, keep it on silent. Now that you have your secret spot, you can spend a lot of time in it, but don’t become a hermit. Spending all of your time alone is not good for you.  Interacting with family and neighbors keeps you safe, healthy, and happy. If you start spending all of your time alone in your secret space, they may start to worry. Your secret space is yours and you don’t have to answer any questions about it. They will respect your privacy as long as you continue to be a part of their lives.
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One-sentence summary -- Remember, it is only for you. Enjoy your space. Avoid distractions. Keep a balance.


A problem involving two monomials will only involve multiplication. There will be no subtraction or addition.  A polynomial problem involving two monomials, or two single-term polynomials, will look something like: (ax) * (by); or (ax) * (bx)'  Example: 2x * 3y Example: 2x * 3x Note that a and b represent constants or numerical digits, while x and y represent variables. The constants refer to the numerical digits in the problem. These are multiplied as they usually would be according to the standard times table.  In other words, during this part of the problem, you are multiplying a and b together. Example: 2x * 3y = (6)(x)(y) Example: 2x * 3x = (6)(x)(x) The variables refer to the letters in the equation. When you multiply these variables, different variables will simply be combined together while like variables will become squared.  Note that when you multiply a variable by a like variable, you raise that variable by another power. In other words, you are multiplying the x and y or x and x together. Example: 2x * 3y = (6)(x)(y) = 6xy Example: 2x * 3x = (6)(x)(x) = 6x^2 Due to the simplified nature of this problem, you will not have any like terms that you need to combine.  The result of (ax) * (by) equals abxy. Similarly, the result of (ax) * (bx) equals abx^2. Example: 6xy Example: 6x^2
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Examine the problem. Multiply the constants. Multiply the variables. Write your final answer.