Problem: Article: When you are solving an interest rate equation, such as that for an interest rate you have for a loan you took out, you will work with several different variables. These include:  P = principal amount borrowed. i = the interest rate. N = the term of the loan, in years. F = the total amount paid at the end of the designated number of years. To find the total amount paid at the end of the number of years you pay back your loan for, you will have to multiply the principal amount borrowed with 1 plus the interest rate. Then, raise that sum to the power of the number of years. The equation looks like this: F = P(1 + i)^N Normally, interest rate problems will be given in sentence format and you will have to figure out what each number represents. For example, you are given: “You borrow $4,000 from a bank and promise to repay the loan principal plus the accumulated interest  in four years at a rate of 10% per year. How much would you repay at the end of 4 years?”.  P would be $4,000. i would be 10%. N would be 4 years. F would be what you are trying to find. Once you have figured out what numbers you are working with, you can plug the numbers in so that you can work with the equation to find the fixed rate. Our equation would be: F = 4000(1 + 10%)^4. Note that to make things easier, you can convert the interest percentage to decimals so the equation would be F = 4000(1 + 0.1)^4
Summary: Understand the terms you will be working with in your interest rate equation. Know the equation used to calculate the total amount you will pay. Read through the equation you are given and determine which numbers coincide with each variable of the equation. Plug the known numbers into the equation for fixed rate.

Problem: Article: With an inside mount, the blinds sit inside the window or door frame. This allows the blinds to blend in with the window or door for a clean, streamlined look. An inside mount requires that the window or door frame has a certain depth in order to fit the the blinds. For vertical blinds, you usually need 3 inches (7.6 cm) to 4 inches (10 cm) of depth for an inside mount. If your frame isn’t deep enough, you’ll need to go with an outside mount. Because an outside mount hangs the blinds outside the frame, it can cover up the window or door. If you choose large enough blinds, you can actually conceal all of the unsightly feature. An outside mount covers up some of the area around the window so it can make the window appear larger. This can give your room a more balanced look.
Summary: Go with an inside mount for a cleaner look. Choose an outside mount for a frame without depth. Hide an unattractive window or door with an outside mount. Make a window look larger with an outside mount.

Problem: Article: Mouthpieces vary in design. Make sure your saxophone is compatible with the mouthpiece, since older saxes may not work well with more modern mouthpieces. Check the baffle, the size of the chamber, and the width of the tip, all of which may effect your sound.  Baffles in particular make a tremendous difference in sound, so sample various kinds to find the right one for you.   Straight baffles are known for their steady sound. They are ideal for older saxophones and sopranos.  Roll-over baffles, which are popular with jazz players, add a bit of a bang with growl effects and a suggestion of brightness at the beginning of a note, while still maintaining a loud, steady sound throughout.  Step baffles may be the easiest barrel to work with. Their ability to project sound makes them popular with R&B and rock performers, who have to pierce through a lot of other noise in order to be heard over their bandmates.  Concave baffles lack projection and are hard to hear unless you’re right up close. Because of this, they're hardly ever used except to produce very specific effects. Choose a type of reed to play with: hard or soft. If you are a beginner, consider using a soft reed. Although they tend to produce flat sounds at first, you will have an easier time manipulating the sound between sharp and flat than you would with a hard reed. Whichever one you choose, stick to it, since switching from one to the other will result in drastic changes in sound. Along the same lines, if you tend to use a lot of vibrato when you play, be sure to add vibrato when you tune your sax, as well. The colder the sax, the flatter the sound. If your sax has been stored in a cold area, move it somewhere warm so it can reach room temperature before you start tuning. If you don’t have time for it to warm up on its own, use your body heat and blow warm air through it. Be sure the whole sax is of an even temperature. The top of the sax may feel warm over time, thanks to the body heat from your hands and fingers, while the base remains cold. If the temperature between top and bottom is inconsistent, play long notes to circulate warm air throughout the whole instrument. If it refuses to play the correct notes no matter what adjustments you make to the mouthpiece or your embouchure, find out how old it is if you don’t already know. Low-pitch saxes are considered standard these days, but before that was established, manufacturers made high-pitch saxes as well. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to tune the latter precisely to other, more modern instruments. If you are unable to find out for yourself as to whether your older sax is high- or low-pitch, bring it into a music store. A repairman should be able to tell the difference, as well as repair the sax if it turns out to be a standard low-pitch model that simply isn’t working right. Saxophones are known to be very temperamental in terms of tuning, since the slightest imperfection or deviation in design can alter its sound. Relax. Strive less for perfection and more for proficiency with each individual sax. If one or more notes sound incredibly off, take it in for repairs to make sure everything’s where it should be. Otherwise, alter your technique to produce the right notes (or close enough) rather than stubbornly demand your sax to work the way you want it to. Rest assured that you’re in good company even if you can’t quite coax perfect notes from your sax. Several jazz legends famously had the same trouble.
Summary: Use the right mouthpiece. Be consistent. Check the temperature. Check your sax’s age. Adapt to your sax.

Problem: Article: Cut a stem at least 4-5 inches long that doesn't have any flowers or buds on it. Trim off the base leaves. Trim half of the top leaf off. A clear, glass container is best, as it allows you to see the roots once they start to form.
Summary:
Prepare your hydrangea cutting by removing excess leaves from the stem. Set cutting in a vase or glass filled with water. Wait for roots to appear. Change the water in the vase frequently to prevent molding. Plant the cutting once roots appear.