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87"Why Math is Important in our Lives" - Things to Explain to Kids Who Ask
Kids often reach a stage when they ask why learning math is important if they have no plans to go into a math-related career. Thoughts on how to answer that question are here.
88FINDING THE nth TERM IN A SEQUENCE
ALGEBRA Here I intend to look at what is known as the nth term sequence. In doing so we will look at some examples and find the nth term which is known in mathematical terms by a "u" followed by a subscript(small) "n". So what exactly...
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88Brain Exercises to Keep your Mind Sharp
Believe it or not, there really is a good reason for learning algebra. If you want your brain to grow and would like to keep the cognitive skills you have as you age, there is no substitute for exercising the brain. Here are a few methods for keeping your brain in tip-top shape.
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84SOLVING GEOMETRIC SEQUENCES
SOLVING GEOMETRIC SEQUENCES Arithmetic sequences are formed by addition, whereas geometric sequences are formed by multiplication. Geometric sequences are also called geometric progressions . A geometric sequence is one in which each term is...
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83Importance of Basic Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of numbers, and counting, and measuring, but that is only the beginning. Mathematics involves the study of number patterns and relationships, too. It is also a way to communicate ideas, and perhaps more than anything, it is...
9 comments81Solving Word Problems Involving Quadratic Functions
Solving Word Problems Involving Quadratic Function Some of the most important functions in applications are the quadratic functions. The quadratic functions are one of the simplest type of polynomial function, aside from the linear...
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85Analytic Geometry -- "I Think, therefore I am.."
René Descartes enounced this philosophical phrase back in 1637 when he worked on his 'discurse of Method.' Living his time and thinking ahead, his thoughts got him in big time trouble that could've sent him to jail or to 'hell.' Today we wanted to work on a hub about Analythic Geometry and tried to reach the mind behind the man; and we did find things that at first, for the average guy, couldn't mean nothing but a simple biographical 'piece.' If you notice the notation: (x,y). Given an unknown
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83Learn How to Subtract Integers in Five Minutes
So here's the deal. Subtracting integers gives a lot of people a really hard time. For some reason, this is a topic that isn't covered very well by most Algebra 1 instructors because it's taken for granted as a skill. When teachers and instructors...
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83I Don't Need Math or Algebra To Make It In Life
From Math, Algebra and Life lessons, we know there is reason for all. How can we talk to a teen about the math they are learning, and is already so repulsive to them?
8 comments83Solving Work Problems
Solving Work Problems Algebraic equations have sought wide applications in solving various word problems . One of its common applications are done in solving work problems. In this article, I have selected four work problems presenting with their...
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