Math Fundamentals

Sketching Rational Functions

Sketching Rational Functions 630 630 Teaching Staff

Definitions: A rational function is defined as a function where both the numerator and denominator are polynomials.  A hole is a point where the function is undefined. An asymptote is…

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Fractions: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing

Fractions: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing 360 236 Teaching Staff

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Basic Angle Properties

Basic Angle Properties 760 446 Teaching Staff

Below are the essential angle properties to have mastered before entering high school. Supplementary Angles: There is 180 degrees in a straight line. Therefore a group of angles that are…

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Working with Log

Working with Log 2100 1500 Teaching Staff

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Proving (or Disproving) Triangles are Similar

Proving (or Disproving) Triangles are Similar 660 440 Teaching Staff

Definition: Similar triangles have equal corresponding angles and proportional sides.   There are three main methods to prove triangles are similar. The information provided in the question dictates which approach…

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Math Review of Applications of Percents

Math Review of Applications of Percents 150 150 Deborah

Overview Percents are based on the decimal system and have many useful applications in business, sales, and finance. Other applications of percents include percent increase and decrease. Estimating Percentages Many…

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Math Review of Percents

Math Review of Percents 150 150 Deborah

Overview Percents are special types of ratios that compare the number to 100. Similar to any ratio, a percent can be expressed as a fraction. Since percents compare to 100,…

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Math Review of Two-Step and Multi-Step Equations

Math Review of Two-Step and Multi-Step Equations 150 150 Deborah

Overview Not all equations can be solved in one step. Many take several steps to solve, but the principles of solving one-step equations can be applied. Use the order of…

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Math Review of One-Step Equations

Math Review of One-Step Equations 150 150 Deborah

Overview Some algebra equations can be solved with one step, using operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In order to solve them, use inverse operations so that the…

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Math Review of Simplifying Expressions

Math Review of Simplifying Expressions 150 150 Deborah

Overview Students can use the commutative, associative, and distributive properties of addition and multiplication to simplify algebraic expressions. Problems are more easily solved if compatible terms can be combined first.…

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