Move your pen to the far top right dot. Notice that there was no restriction to moving pen back to retrace. Done!

Summary: Draw the diagram as stated in the "Outside the box" method above. Start on the top right dot. Move your pen back to center dot on same line. Move pen to center dot and then left and right to make third line ,return to center dot. Extend the second line down to the middle dot on the bottom. Move the pen left and right to complete the fourth line on the bottom.

If you have an equation with one variable, you will need to rewrite that equation so that the value "0" is the only value remaining on the right side of the equal sign. Example A: Change the following equation to standard form: x5 = -9 Example B: Change the following equation to standard form: y4 = 24 To move terms, you will need to either add or subtract them from both sides of the equation. The correct mathematical function will depend on what you need to do to leave nothing but a "0" on the right side of the equation. If a number on the right side of the equation is negative, add it to both sides of the equation. If a number on the right side of the equation is positive, subtract it from both sides of the equation. Example A: x5 + 9 = -9 + 9 Since the value on the right was negative (-9), you must add positive 9 to both sides of the equation. Example B: y4 - 24 = 24 - 24 Since the number on the right was positive (24), you must subtract positive 24 from both sides of the equation. Solve both sides of the equation. Once the only value on the right side is "0," you have the standard form of the equation. Example A: x5 + 9 = 0 Example B: y4 - 24 = 0

Summary: Look at the original equation. Move all terms to one side of the equation. Write your final answer.

There are several main varieties of snowshoe, with designs and traction suited for different activities. Think about how you plan to use your snowshoe, and look for an appropriate design: Recreational, trekking , or flat terrain snowshoes are designed for relatively flat terrain and prepared trails. They have some traction, but not much. Hiking or rugged terrain snowshoes are a step up in durability and traction, good for occasional off-trail hikes but not lengthy or excessively steep off-trail expeditions. Backcountry, climbing, or mountaineering snowshoes are good for camping trips and lengthy off-trail expeditions. Make sure the shoes have significant traction at both front and back if you plan on climbing steep slopes. Racing, running, or aerobic snowshoes are for running over tightly packed snow trails, and are too light weight to use off trail. The more weight you carry, the longer and wider your snowshoe needs to be to support you. Weigh yourself while you are dressed in your winter outfit and carrying your typical pack of gear. If the snowshoes have a labeled weight limit, use them to narrow down your options. Otherwise, use these general rules of thumb for the most common snowshoe sizes: Snowshoes sized 8 x 25 inches (20 x 64 cm) are usually suitable for weights between 120 and 180 pounds (5482 kg). Snowshoes sized 9 x 30 inches (23 x 76 cm) can support weights between 160 and 220 pounds (73100 kg). Snowshoes sized 10 x 36 inches (25 x 91 cm) are designed for weights above 200 pounds (91 kg). You may find two or three sizes of snowshoe that are appropriate for your weight. If you often travel through deep, powdery snow, go with a larger size for more support. If you prefer to stick to flattened trails or hard packed snow, select the smaller size for greater maneuverability. The binding that attaches the snowshoe to your boot should be a tight fit to keep you comfortable and steady during a hike. Besides the size of the shoe, there are two main factors that affect the binding: Fixed bindings stay under your foot as you step, allowing for a comfortable stride and an easier time stepping over obstacles. Pivoted bindings fall away from your foot as you step, which keeps your legs relatively free of snow and may make climbing easier. Snowshoes are usually labeled men's, women's, or youth, which may describe a different shape as well as a size. Try on snowshoes in multiple categories if you are having trouble finding a comfortable one. You won't usually get to choose the exact materials your snowshoe is built from, as the manufacturer selects materials it considers suitable for the snowshoe's intended purpose. However, if you're interested in deciphering product information, here are some tips to help you: Most modern frames are lightweight aluminum; if "powder-coated", it will pick up less snow but may suffer from unattractive paint chipping. Wooden frames are more traditional, but also more likely to break. An especially lightweight snowshoe for on-trail use might not have any frame. The "decking" material around the frame gives your snowshoe "flotation," or lift above the snow. This is typically a synthetic material, such as the flexible hypalon or the rigid composite plastic decking. Ask the manufacturer if you want to find out more about a specific material's characteristics.

Summary: Choose a snowshoe suited for your activity. Weigh yourself while carrying gear. Select the correct size of snowshoe. Choose between snowshoe sizes based on the snow type. Find a snowshoe with a comfortable binding. Learn about snowshoe materials.

Unpack the closet contents onto nearby counters or a section of the floor. Once everything has been pulled out of the closet, you can begin to plan what types of item you'd like to put on each closet shelf. Reorganizing deep closet shelves while they're still full of items would be a difficult task. A large, deep closet probably contains items used in each season. On each shelf, combine items that are used together in a specific season. So, as summer turns into fall, fill a small plastic container with your sunscreen, sunglasses, and small pool toys. Label this "Summer Pool," and house it in the back of the closet. Or, if winter is over and spring has arrived, fill a plastic container with winter scarves, hats, gloves, and mittens. Label this "Winter Gear" and move it to the back of the closet while you're getting out your "Spring" container. If you have albums of physical printed photographs, store them in boxes on a shelf of your closet. The depth of the closet will work to your advantage in this instance: you can add additional boxes farther back in the closet as your printed photographs continue to accumulate. Be sure to label the boxes so you know what photos are inside. For example, "Winter 2000" or "1993 trip to Tahoe."
Summary: Take everything out of the closet before reorganizing. Re-organize seasonally to put less-used items farther back in the closet. Store boxes of photographs on their own shelf.