Consider the following two fractions:1/2 and 2/4 These fractions are equivalent fractions. They both represent the same amount. One half of an orange is equal to two quarters of an orange. However…
To find the reciprocal of a fraction, flip it over, so that the numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator. That is:The reciprocal of 4/5 is 5/4 Note that the…
A prime number can be divided, without a remainder, only by itself and by 1. For example, 17 can be divided only by 17 and by 1. Some facts:The only even prime number is 2. All other even numbers…
Absolute Value Equations
Algebra
Solving Basic Equations Maintaining a Balance Equations with Multiple Steps Absolute Value Equations Equations with Multiple Variables
If you're trying to…
All Signs Point to the Discriminant
Algebra
Quadratic Equations and Inequalities Solving Quadratics by Factoring Completing the Square The Quadratic Formula All Signs Point to the Discriminant…
Area and Volume Problems
Algebra
Whipping Word Problems Interest Problems Area and Volume Problems Speed and Distance Problems Mixture and Combination Problems
Algebra teachers have a lot of…
Behold the Power of Exponents
Algebra
Encountering Expressions Introducing Variables Translating Words into Math Behold the Power of Exponents Living Large with Scientific Notation Dastardly…
