Geometry

The Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem 960 664 Teaching Staff

Triangles are an important shape that come up all over the place in life, which is why trigonometry is one of the most important fields of mathematics. Pythagorean theorem is…

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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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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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Math Review of Representing Solid Figures

Math Review of Representing Solid Figures 150 150 Deborah

Overview Three-dimensional solid figures can be represented by the two-dimensional pattern of polygons that create them. The pattern, called a net, is a visual representation that illustrates the formula for…

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Math Review of Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Math Review of Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 150 150 Deborah

Overview Lines representing graphs of linear equations have slopes, defined as the change in y/change in x. Parallel lines have the same slope, but no solutions in common. Perpendicular lines…

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Math and Physics Review of Ice Hockey

Math and Physics Review of Ice Hockey 150 150 Deborah

Overview In the winter sport of ice hockey, players, sticks, and the puck all move at a rapid pace. Sports scientists know that the apparent chaos of the game is…

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Math and Physics Review of Football

Math and Physics Review of Football 150 150 Deborah

Overview The matchup between NFC West Champion Seattle Seahawks and AFC East Champion New England Patriots promises thrilling gridiron action during Super Bowl XLIX. Behind the scenes, principles of math…

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Math Review of Volume and Surface Area

Math Review of Volume and Surface Area 150 150 Deborah

Overview Solid objects have both volume and surface area. Formulas for calculations can be expressed using algebra, especially if the measurements of sides are stated by variables. The ratio of…

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Math Review of Triangle Inequality

Math Review of Triangle Inequality 150 150 Deborah

Overview Students can connect algebra to geometry by expressing geometric inequalities in compound inequality form. Since the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater…

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Math Review of Applications of Radical Expressions with Right Triangles

Math Review of Applications of Radical Expressions with Right Triangles 150 150 Deborah

Overview The relationship of the length of the legs of the right triangle to the hypotenuse is expressed by one of the most famous equations in geometry, the Pythagorean Theorem.…

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