Solving linear equations is the first step on your algebra journey.. This series of 3 minute math is designed as a quick reminder for some of the main topics. I hope they help to provide a focus and a way forward. If you need any more detail please search the site or contact me – always pleased to answer any questions! All the very best with your studies. Video … [Read more...]
What use is a quadratic equation?
What use is a quadratic equation? A quadratic equation is an equation where at least one term is squared. It looks something like this: ax² + bx + c or c = ax² + bx .. and students are asked to solve, factorise or draw it. Quadratics are usually the most dreaded of homework assignments. I'm sure many students have wondered about their use. Will they ever be useful - or is a … [Read more...]
How to solve linear equations with video examples
How to solve linear equations .. some of them you'll solve without really thinking about! Suppose you bought a CD for £8 and then two books at the same price. The total cost is £25 and, with a little bit of arithmetic, you might work out the price of each book is £8.50. Mathematicians like to call these "linear equations" and they look something like: 2B + 8 = 25 (where 'B' … [Read more...]