Math

Factoring Expressions Using a Common Factor

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Learn how to factor algebraic expressions by dividing by a common factor. See how this can be a powerful tool in simplifying expressions. Examples included. read more

Expanding Algebraic Expressions

Expanding Algebraic Expressions 373 174 joshua
Expanding is a powerful tool that allows for the manipulation and simplification of algebraic expressions. Here we will introduce the distribution and foiling expansion methods and show some examples. read more

Slope and the slope formula for lines

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The slope is an essential tool that we use every day. From calculating prices in the supermarket, to cooking we are constantly using it. In this post, we explain the concept of slope and we show some examples of how to calculate it. read more

Proving and Using the Pythagorean Theorem

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Here we will look at one of the most important equations in geometry: the Pythagorean Theorem. We will begin by defining the Pythagorean Theorem and then we will demonstrate a short proof. Finally, we will look at two examples of how we might use the the Pythagorean Theorem in a real-world context. read more

Finding Asymptotes and Holes of Rational Functions

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Here we will be looking at some defining features of rational functions: asymptotes and holes. We will begin by defining rational functions,. We will then proceed to uncover how to identify different types of asymptotes and how to distinguish them from holes. In each case, we will use example functions to visualize the effects and representations of these features. read more

Tips for Factoring Polynomials

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Polynomial Factoring:   As in many fields, the manner in which we approach a problem In mathematics can greatly affect how we go about solving it. By finding the factors…

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Solving a System of Equations: Substitution and Elimination

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When dealing with a system of linear equations there are two methods to algebraically solve the question. One is substitution and the other is elimination which is meant to be…

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Finding the Equation of a y = mx + b Line

Finding the Equation of a y = mx + b Line 960 490 Teaching Staff

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Math Review of Binomial Distributions

Math Review of Binomial Distributions 849 565 School Tutoring

Overview A binomial experiment  has a fixed number of independent trials, and each trial has only two possible outcomes.  Each of the trials has the same probability of success.  The…

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Properties of Probability

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Overview: Probability is the measure of the likelihood of an event.  The basic mathematics of probability theory started with games of chance, but it can be applied to many situations,…

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