INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The substitution method is ideal when one of the coefficients in one of the equations is equal to one. Then, all you have to do is isolate the single-coefficient variable on one side of the equation to find its value. If you're working with the equations 2x + 3y = 9 and x + 4y = 2, you should isolate x in the second equation. x + 4y = 2 x = 2 - 4y Take the value you found when you isolated the variable and replace that value instead of the variable in the equation that you did not manipulate. You won't be able to solve anything if you plug it back into the equation you just manipulated. Here's what to do: x = 2 - 4y --> 2x + 3y = 9 2(2 - 4y) + 3y = 9 4 - 8y + 3y = 9 4 - 5y = 9 -5y = 9 - 4 -5y = 5 -y = 1 y = - 1 Now that you know that y = - 1, just plug that value into the simpler equation to find the value of x. Here's how you do it: y = -1 --> x = 2 - 4y x = 2 - 4(-1) x = 2 - -4 x = 2 + 4 x = 6 You have solved the system of equations by substitution. (x, y) = (6, -1) To make sure that you solved the system of equations correctly, you can just plug in your two answers to both equations to make sure that they work both times. Here's how to do it: Plug (6, -1) in for (x, y) in the equation 2x + 3y = 9. 2(6) + 3(-1) = 9 12 - 3 = 9 9 = 9 Plug (6, -1) in for (x, y) in the equation x + 4y = 2. 6 + 4(-1) = 2 6 - 4 = 2 2 = 2

SUMMARY: Isolate one variable. Plug the value of the variable you isolated back into the other equation. Solve for the remaining variable. Check your work.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Spend some one-on-one time with each person in the team. Let your team members know that you see them as more than just faceless members of a larger whole. Check in with each team member as often as possible. At the beginning, you should try to touch base at least once a day. Address any concerns each member might have when you talk with them. Pay attention to the way members of your team naturally behave and cooperate. You'll likely notice that some team members play a more crucial, direct role in work performed by the group. Look at attitude before looking at ability. Teammates who are eager to support the goals of the group are more likely to work harder. Those who disagree with the team's objectives may still work hard, but you should watch those who are particularly vocal about their dissatisfaction for signs of sabotage. As the team leader, it is your job to find out what each team member can contribute to the group's efforts. Determine what each members' strengths are and assign tasks accordingly. Take note of each member's area of expertise. You may not be able to use that skill set for the task currently in front of you, but if you need those talents later, you will know where to look. Allow some of the other members to take minor leadership roles within the team when certain projects or tasks are being worked on. As the leader of the team, knowing when and how to divvy up responsibilities is a skill you will need to master. Delegate tasks to individuals based on who is most likely to complete a specific task in a timely and accurate manner. Assign firm deadlines for specific tasks. Follow up with the individual you've assigned the task to throughout the process. When your support is needed, lend it. When you assign a specific task to someone, you need to hold that person to it. The members of your team need to know that you fully expect them to take care of the responsibilities assigned to them. Encourage accountability at the start of a task by giving team members everything they need to complete the task. This includes everything from tools to resources to authority. Performance reviews are also a good way to keep team members accountable and aware of how well they are meeting expectations. A little appreciation can go a long way. Team members who do as they're supposed to and those who go above and beyond the call of duty should be both thanked and rewarded. When working with limited resources, recognition of a team member's accomplishments or dedication can be a significant enough reward. Print a certificate, hand-write a thank you note, or give a gift card. Make sure that you issue rewards fairly. Acknowledge each team member who make a significant contribution to avoid the appearance of favoritism with any one person. As the leader, you need to guide, support, and encourage the members of your team. Each individual needs to do his or her own share of the work, but you can and should coach your teammates so that they learn the most effective ways to complete their work. Being a coach is different from being a cheerleader. You need to encourage and guide teammates through rough patches instead of blindly and inactively cheering for them from a detached distance. To be an effective leader, you need to know when to allow others in the group to think outside the box. Ingenuity is a valuable problem-solving asset. One good way to encourage teammates to think creatively is to place challenging tasks in their hands. Allow them to cooperate and compete with each other and independently of you.

SUMMARY: Treat each team member as an individual. Spot key members early on. Notice individual strengths. Divide the workload. Keep the members accountable. Thank and reward team members appropriately. Coach the team members. Encourage creative thinking.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Draw a vertical line in the middle of the head so you know the center of the face. You can draw on a different angle for her pose. Add two L-shaped lines for her jaw guide. For her body draw a rounded trapezoid with a rectangular trapezoid connected to the top. For the limbs and legs, just draw some lines. It all comes to the artist's preference. For her neck just draw a rectangle to connect the body to her head. Draw 2 short parallel lines for her cheeks. For the hands, just draw rounded ovals. On the center of the face, draw her small nose and exaggeratingly large lips. Make sure to make the lower lip big and the upper lip thin. Add two almond-shaped figures for her eyes. Make the eyes skew a little from the center. On the top part of her head, draw a horizontal line for her bandana. Also, add a 4-petaled flower on the end of the bandana band. If you want to show some fingers, draw simple lines for your guide. For her bangs, draw some curvy and wavy lines. Basically, Lagoona's hair looks like waves so you might want to keep that in mind when drawing her hair. Aside from that, it's just simple lines and curves. For her fins, add triangles on her legs, her wrist and beside her bandana. Add two circles inside her eyes for her iris. For She usually wears a vest blouse so add a vest to her body as well. By now, you should have her basic skeleton. Put in mind the overlapping lines and parts that should be hidden. For her limbs and legs, just add some width from the bone. It doesn't matter if your legs look weird. The drawing style for Monster High defies logic and proportional rules. Don't forget to add her board shorts and webbed fingers. The lineart might not look perfect and crisp but it should look neat when the pencil is erased. You can add details like scales, jewelry and different accessories. Don't forget to add some eyelashes and the inside lens (which is just 2 small circles overlapping a big one). Try to add more if needed. Don't be afraid to add more lines than what is necessary. You can add lots of trinkets on her clothes. Try adding some flowers or pearls. and remember Lagoona has some freckles.

SUMMARY:
Draw a big circle to outline her upper skull. Add guidelines for the face and her body. Add neck, limbs and legs. Complete the jaw and add hands. Draw the face. Add bangs and ears. Add hair. Draw the face and some clothing details. Using a pen, draw on top of your sketch. Erase the pencil sketch and add details. Color Lagoona.