Mathematics

If you have a quadratic equation, it means you have a variable that is squared or raised to the power of 2. The name comes from quad which means 4. However, there are no powers of 4 in a quadratic…
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When I would finish with my algebra work, my teacher would always have me help the other students. My first approach is always the way the textbook describes it, explaining out the steps individually. However, not everyone is a textbook…
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Knowing which set of math terms to employ here is difficult. Much of what is used depends on the type of math and field of study. Most of us understand words like multiply, divide, fractions, decimals, and so on. It’s…
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One of the hardest part of teaching I find is providing a purpose to all the maths a student learns, while they’re at school. However, I do find it a necessary part of their learning, as once they have a…
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Math in one way or another permeates almost every field of endeavor. Even in everyday life it is almost impossible to go through a whole day without using math. If you cook, shop, commute, or even look at the clock,…
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Natural numbers are the whole numbers that we use when counting items. So, 1, 2, 42, 69, 3,256 and 9 billion are all examples of natural numbers. Some mathematicians consider zero to be a natural number, but the distinction is…
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“Alicia, does our relationship warrant long-term commitment? I need some kind of proof, some kind of verifiable, emprical data” “I’m sorry, just give me a moment to redefine my girlish notions of romance.” – from A Beautiful Mind A paradox…
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Non-Euclidean geometry is a branch of geometry that does not follow Euclid’s fifth postulate, called the parallel postulate. The Egyptian Euclid lived around 300 B.C. His parallel postulate was part of his most famous work, “Elements”. He used other mathematicians of his time…
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Theoretical probability is the likelihood of a specific outcome or set of outcomes resulting from a single trial. Given that the actual outcome is determined nigh purely by chance, it cannot be used as an accurate tool of prediction. That…
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Calculating Averages (the Mean, Median and Mode) Calculating averages is a remarkably important skill. It is taught to and is essential for a wide range of people; ranging from students, business people and obviously statisticians. Calculating an average such as…
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