Overview: One of the problem-solving strategies that is often used in math is to look for a pattern. Often when exploring problems, the student can notice a relationship between numbers. …
read moreOverview: Solving equations in algebra depends on using equivalent sentences until the solution is found. Sentences are equivalent if they have the same solution. For example, sentences such as…
read moreOverview: Some relationships between variables can be solved for in terms of common formulas. For example, the formula for the circumference of a circle is C=πd. This equation shows…
read moreOverview: Simple fractions and mixed numbers are often turned into equivalent decimals for ease of operations in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They are easier to use on a calculator…
read moreOverview: Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as a ratio of integers, such as 5/6, 12/3, or 11/6. The denominator can be 1, as in the case of…
read moreOverview: The number pi (π) is one of the most important and useful numbers in math calculations involving circles, spheres, and other circular objects. It is an irrational number with…
read moreOverview: Exponents, or powers, are shorthand for repeated multiplication of the same number, variable, or expression. They are especially useful to describe variables and expressions that are multiplied over and…
read moreOverview: In order to solve some algebraic equations, it is important to choose a variable within the equation and then solve the equation in terms of that variable. One strategy is…
read moreOverview: Number sentences involving absolute value refer to a number’s distance from zero. Absolute value has a number of applications, including measurements and tolerances. It is important to read problems…
read moreOverview: Ratios and proportions are common ways to compare numbers. They have many mathematical applications, such as scale models, percentages, and interest. Ratios and proportions can be set up with…
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