Article: Once the gravy has thickened up, let it cook for another minute on medium heat. However, be sure to stir it with a whisk the entire time to ensure that it stays smooth and lump-free. At the end of the minute of cooking, it's a good idea to give the gravy a taste and season with a little salt if necessary. When the gravy is finished, remove the pan from the stove. Pour the gravy into a gravy boat or other serving dish. If desired, you can garnish it with chopped fresh parsley. Serve it while it's still hot.
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Cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer to a gravy boat. Finished.

Problem: Article: It will be impossible to solve the questions on your next test if you don't know what they are asking. Luckily, the terminology is not incredibly hard: Terms: A term is simply a part of the equation being added or subtracted. It can be a constant, variable, or both. For example, in 12 + 13x + 4x2, the terms are 12, 13x, and 4x2. Binomial: This is just a complicated way to say "an expression with two terms," like x+3 or x4 - 3x. Powers: this refers to an exponent on a term. For example, we could say that x2 is "x to the second power." Any question asking you to "Find the terms of two binomials (x+3)(x+2)," "find the product of two binomials," or "expand the two binomials" is asking you to multiply binomials. FOIL is a simple guide for multiplying two binomials. FOIL stands for the order you need to multiply the parts of the binomials together: F is for First, O is for Outer, I is for Inner, and L is for Last. The names refer to the order in which the terms are written. Let's say we are multiplying the binomials (x+2) and (x+5). The terms would be: First: x & x Outer: x & 5 Inner: 2 & x Last: 2 & 5 This is the "F" of FOIL. In our example, (x+2)(x+5), the first terms are "x" and "x." Multiply these together and jot down the answer: "x2." First Term: x * x = x2 These are two outermost "ends" in our problem. So, in our example (x+2)(x+5), they would be "x" and "5." Together they make "5x" Outer Term: x * 5 = 5x The two numbers closest to the center will be your inner term. For (x+2)(x+5), this means you multiply "2" and "x" to get "2x." Inner Term: 2 * x = 2x This does not mean the last two numbers, but rather the last number in each parentheses. So, for (x+2)(x+5), we multiply the "2" and the "5" to get "10." Last Term: 2 * 5 = 10 Combine the terms by adding them together to create a new, larger expression. From our previous example, we get the equation: x2 + 5x + 2x + 10 Like terms are parts of the equation that have the same variable and power. In our example, the terms 2x and 5x both share an x, and can be added together. No other terms are alike, so they stay put. Final Answer: (x+2)(x+5) = x2 + 7x + 10 Advanced Note: To learn how like terms work, remember the basics of multiplication. 3 * 5, for example, means that you are adding three fives together to get 15 (5 + 5 + 5). In our equation, we have 5 * x ( x + x + x + x + x) and 2 * x (x + x). If we add all the "x"s in the equation we get seven "x"s, or 7x. When a number is being subtracted, it is the same as adding a negative number. If you forget to keep the minus sign throughout your calculations you will end up with the wrong answer. Take the example (x+3)(x-2): First: x * x = x2 Outer: x * -2 = -2x Inner: 3 * x = 3x Last: 3 * -2 = -6 Add all terms together: x2 - 2x + 3x - 6 Simplify to final answer: x2 + x - 6
Summary: Understand math vocabulary and question types. Learn the acronym FOIL to remember the order of binomial multiplication. Multiply the FIRST part in each parentheses. Multiply the OUTER parts in each parentheses. Multiply the INNER parts in each parentheses. Multiply the LAST parts in each parentheses. Add all of the new terms together. Simplify like terms. Remember that subtracted numbers are negative.

The human brain is an incredible organ capable of making imaginative leaps, recalling memories, and finding insights at a moment's notice, and you will never control every thought. Try to watch your thoughts come and go without any attachment rather than repressing those you don't want to have. Thinking about ignoring something, paradoxically, never works. Every time you think about not thinking about something, you are of course thinking about it! Take care of your brain by getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night, managing your stress levels, and maintaining a positive outlook on life. Eating healthy foods and exercising regularly promotes good mental health as well as physical. While you should not avoid all of your problems, be aware of the things that move your thoughts in a negative direction and prepare yourself when they arise. Structure your day so that you end on a positive trigger, like creative work, family time, or a good book, allowing you to spend downtime thinking about the things you love. Take a few moments each day to pause and take stock of your life. Be aware of your thoughts during "trigger moments", again forgoing judgment or self-critique. Throughout the ages, meditation has been a vital tool helping people relax and take control of their thoughts. Find time to meditate daily, even if only for 5-10 minutes, especially the days when your thoughts are the most difficult to control. Meditation has even been shown to lead to a healthy heart and body. Reframing your thoughts puts them in context of the world around you, allowing you to better understand them. Consider other perspectives regarding your situation, as well as others' behavior. Work to develop empathy, as this will help you avoid taking things too personally. For example: When someone you love hasn't called in a while, it is likely because they are busy, or stressed, not sick or in danger. Don't obsess about things that you ultimately cannot control -- other people, the weather, the news -- and instead focus on yourself. When you think about things outside of your control, remind yourself that the only person you can control is yourself, and work on that. This does not mean you shouldn't try to impact the world around you -- rather that you will always have the biggest impact on your own thoughts.
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Do not try to choose your thoughts but control them as they come. Make your thoughts and mental health a priority. Know what events trigger difficult thoughts. Meditate. Reframe your thoughts in a positive or non-intrusive light. Recognize that there are many things you cannot control.