If you want fresh pumpkin seeds, you may take the seeds straight from a pumpkin you purchase at a grocery store. To start, carefully use a knife to cut a circle around the top of the pumpkin near the stem. Then, remove the section you cut out. Use your hands, or a spoon if you'd prefer, to scoop out the insides of the pumpkin. In addition to scooping out seeds, you'll find some orange pulp. You will have to wash this off the seeds later. Collect the seeds and pulp in a bowl. When you've fully cleaned out the inside of the pumpkin, you should clean the seeds until they're free of any pulp and juice. You can clean them by placing the seeds and pulp in a strainer. Then, run the strainer under cool water in your kitchen sink until most of the pulp is removed. It's okay to leave some pulp on the seeds, as some of it can be stubborn to get off. However, you should make sure to get most of the pulp off of the seeds, especially if you plan to roast the pumpkins later. Excess pulp could burn in the oven. Now, you can begin the process of removing the hard exterior shells from the pumpkin. These shells are non-toxic, so it's safe to leave them on, but many people prefer the softer seeds within. To start, spread the seeds out on a hard surface, like a counter top or cutting board. Try to spread the seeds out evenly, so there's little overlap between seeds. Take a rolling pin. Gently roll the pin over the seeds, using enough force to produce light cracks in the shell. Do not use too much force here. You do not want to damage the soft seeds within. Just roll hard enough to lightly fracture the surface of the shells. Boil a pot of water big enough to hold all your pumpkin seeds. Take your seeds and pour them into the water. The boiling process should cause the shells to gradually fall off. Keep an eye on the seeds as they boil and remove the seeds from the heat once most of the shells have shed. You'll notice the shells have slipped off of the seeds and are floating in the water or congregated at the bottom of the pan. This process generally takes around 5 minutes, but it may take slightly more or less depending on how many seeds you're boiling. Less seeds may be ready in a couple of minutes, while more seeds may take closer to 10 minutes for the shells to shed. Once the shells are gone, remove the seeds from the heat. Strain them over the sink, using a sifter or strainer, and then set them out to dry. You can set the seeds over tray or countertop covered in paper towel to absorb the water. If there are any small bits of shell left on the seeds, you can pick these bits off using your fingers once the seeds are dry to the touch. Make sure to wash your hands first.
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One-sentence summary -- Remove the seeds from the pumpkin. Clean off the removed seeds. Roll a rolling pin over the seeds. Boil the seeds in water for about 5 minutes. Remove the seeds and let them cool.

Q: Hold the 5cm (2.0in) section of string in 1 hand and the loop in your other hand. Then, use the section of string to create a double-knot. This prevents the string from coming undone. Lightly tug on the knot to tighten it if it feels a little loose. Hold the loop of string away from the kite. Measure 18 centimetres (7.1in) from the holes up each piece of string and make a mark. Take both of these points and knot them together to create a smaller loop. This helps to balance the kite and allows it to fly straight. Trim off the excess string with a pair of scissors. This length of string is what you will use to the fly the kite with. Take the end of the long string and double-knot it to the loop on the kite. Use a double-knot to prevent the kite from coming loose. Consider wrapping your flying string around a piece of wood or tubing. This allows you to vary the length of the string and gives you more control over the kite.
A: Double-knot the string to secure it in place. Tie a knot on the loop of string 18cm (7.1in) away from the holes. Knot a long length of string to the loop that you have created.

Article: When you have one or more algebra problems, you must read the instructions carefully. Look for key words in the instructions like "solve," "simplify," "factor," or "reduce." These are some of the most common instructions (although there are others that you will learn). Many people have problems because they try to "solve" a problem when they really only need to "simplify" it. When you read the problem instructions, you should identify the key words and then perform those operations. Many people feel frustration with algebra when they try doing something that is not really part of the intended problem. The basic operations you will be asked for are: Solve. You will need to reduce the problem to an actual numerical solution, such as "x=4." You need to find a value for the variable that can make the problem come true. Simplify. You need to manipulate the problem into some simpler form than before, but you will not wind up with what you might consider "an answer." You will probably not have a single numerical value for the variable. Factor. This is similar to "simplify," and is usually used with complex polynomials or fractions. You need to find a way to turn the problem into smaller terms. Just as the number 12 can be broken into factors of 3x4, for example, you can factor an algebraic polynomial. For example, a simple expression like 5x{\displaystyle 5x} can be broken into factors of 5{\displaystyle 5} and x{\displaystyle x}. For example, the expression x2+3x+2{\displaystyle x^{2}+3x+2} can be factored into the terms (x+2){\displaystyle (x+2)} and (x+1){\displaystyle (x+1)}. Reduce. To "reduce" a problem generally involves a combination of factoring and then simplifying. You would break the terms of a numerator and denominator into their factors. Then look for common factors on top and bottom, and cancel them out. Whatever remains is the "reduced" form of the original problem. For example, reduce the expression 6x22x{\displaystyle {
rac {6x^{2}}{2x}}} as follows: 1. Factor the numerator and denominator: (3)(2)(x)(x)(2)(x){\displaystyle {
rac {(3)(2)(x)(x)}{(2)(x)}}} 2. Look for common terms. Both the numerator and denominator have factors of 2 and x. 3. Eliminate the common terms: (3)(2)(x)(x)(2)(x){\displaystyle {
rac {(3)(2)(x)(x)}{(2)(x)}}} 4. Copy down what remains: 3x{\displaystyle 3x} " In algebra, the difference between an "expression" and an "equation" is very important. An expression is any group of numbers and variables, collected together. Some examples of expressions are x{\displaystyle x}, 14xyz{\displaystyle 14xyz} and 2x+15{\displaystyle {\sqrt {2x+15}}}. All you can do to an expression is simplify or factor it. An equation, on the other hand, contains an = sign. You can simplify or factor equations, but you can also solve them to get a final answer. It is important to look for the difference. If you have an expression, like 4x2{\displaystyle 4x^{2}}, you can never find a single "answer" or "solution." You could find out that if x=1{\displaystyle x=1}, then the expression would have a value of 4, and if x=2{\displaystyle x=2}, then the expression would have a value of (4)(2)2{\displaystyle (4)(2)^{2}}, which is 16. But you cannot get a single "answer."
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Read the problem instructions carefully. Perform the operations that are instructed. Learn the difference between "expression" and "equation.