Pre-algebra (Math 1090) enhances students’ basic math skills through the study of key skill strands that are explored across different types of numbers, including whole numbers, fractions, signed ...

Solve the equation \(5(2c - 3) = 19\). The equation contains a set of brackets. The easiest way to solve equations with brackets is to expand the brackets. \(\text{Area of a rectangle} = \text{base} ...

Some equations have letters on each side of the equals sign, for example: \(4(k + 7) = 12k - 4\). Solve this equation by rearranging all the letters onto one side of the equation and all numbers onto ...

Polynomial equations are a cornerstone of modern science, providing a mathematical basis for celestial mechanics, computer graphics, market growth predictions and much more. But although most high ...

This study is an attempt to analyze students' construction of function based problem solving methods in introductory algebra. It claims that for functions to be a main concept for learning school ...

Algebra can be demystified with the right approach. Transforming word problems into mathematical expressions is crucial, alongside using formula sheets and colour-coding equations for clarity.

To give you experience solving larger, more difficult problems involving multiple concepts, there will be three computer-based projects assigned during the semester. Suggested software is Matlab, ...

"Even the +, −, =, and x signs we take for granted only came into widespread use in the 17th century. Which means that the earlier algebraists we know of … all had expressed their equations mostly in ...