Algebra

Math Review of Roots of Numbers

Math Review of Roots of Numbers 150 150 Deborah

Overview The root of any number is specified by the radical symbol (√).  It is the inverse operation to raising a number by an exponent.  Roots may be rational numbers…

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Math Introduction to Probability

Math Introduction to Probability 150 150 Deborah

Overview: The probability of an event is determined by how likely that event is to happen.  If an event is impossible, it has a probability of 0.  If an event…

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Using Two Variables to Solve Problems

Using Two Variables to Solve Problems 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Many equations use more than one variable, because there is more than one unknown in the sentence.  Many times, one variable is expressed in terms of the other variable. …

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Solving Quadratic Equations

Solving Quadratic Equations 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Quadratic equations are very common in algebra.  They have the form y = ax2 + bx + c, where a is not equal to 0.  The graph of a…

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Math Review of the Triangle Inequality

Math Review of the Triangle Inequality 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Triangles have many different properties.  For example, the sum of all three angles is always equal to 180o. The area of a triangle is equal to 1/2 times the…

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Solving Equations with the Variable on Both Sides

Solving Equations with the Variable on Both Sides 150 150 Deborah

Overview: To solve equations with the variable on both sides, move all variables to one side or another.  This can be accomplished by using the addition or subtraction principle of…

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More Problem-Solving Strategies: Working Backwards

More Problem-Solving Strategies: Working Backwards 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Working backwards is another way to solve some math problems.  If the result is given at the end of a series, follow each step until the problem is complete. …

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Math Review of Radical Expressions

Math Review of Radical Expressions 150 150 Deborah

Overview Radical expressions involving square roots have many applications in algebra.  If an equation calls for a variable to be squared, its solution will be a square root.  The principal…

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A Statistics Review of Confidence Intervals

A Statistics Review of Confidence Intervals 150 150 Deborah

Overview:  What Is a Confidence Interval? Unless the population is small enough to determine each member, researchers cannot know the exact value of the population mean.  However, using statistical techniques,…

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Linear Systems in Algebra

Linear Systems in Algebra 150 150 Deborah

Overview:  Solving Linear Systems In order to solve systems of two sentences, the solution has to be true for both sentences.  For example, the solution of a problem such as…

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