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Category Archives: Algebra
Don’t Translate English to Math Backwards
Translating english sentences into their math counterparts can be tricky. Especially for the ones that always want to end up backwards! Continue Reading →
Inverses are the Ctrl-Z of Math
Life may not have an undo button, but many things in math do – we call them inverses! Continue Reading →
Fractions vs. Decimals – A Mudslinging Campaign
In the campaign of fractions vs. decimals, which do you pick? Continue Reading →
The Next Step in Math Problems is Up to You
There is a do and undo in math – you have to pick. And like picking your nose, YOU have to do it! Continue Reading →
Equations vs. Expressions
They sound alike. The look alike. But what is the difference between equations and expressions? And does it even matter? Continue Reading →
Write Out Your Squares
Squaring seems easy, until you get lazy! Continue Reading →
Get the Answer First
Step 1 to solving a word problem is “get the answer,” not, “define the variables.” Continue Reading →
The Absolute Value of a Number is Always…
Absolute Values of numbers might be simple, but when you start using letters with them, watch out! Continue Reading →
Not Everything That Matches will Cancel
Often we cancel things in expressions and equations. But not everything that matches will cancel! Continue Reading →