arithmetic

Math is not linear

by Josh Salcman on April 15, 2010

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Puzzle Answer: Do You Know Your XABCs?

by Tom Chlebowski April 7, 2010 Puzzles
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It was noted that this is first a puzzle and secondly an algebra problem, since algebra is not needed to find the answer! For all of the size and variables this expression has,

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Puzzle (and answer): Time Equations

by Josh Salcman March 30, 2010 Puzzles
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Okay, so we let this one slide a bit. Sorry about that. This puzzle was originally published quite a while back, and we never got around to posting the answers. Time to correct our mistake. First, a reminder of the rules… Here are the rules. You must find an equation with the given numbers; inequalities would [...]

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Puzzle: Time Equations

by Josh Salcman February 20, 2010 Puzzles

If you enjoy playing games with math, the way we do, you’ll see numerical relationships everywhere.  For example, when turning to page 64 in a book, you might note the number 64 as a perfect square, a perfect cube, and a number which has many factors.  A fun way to project math on the world around [...]

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5 Keys to Algebra Success: Your Funda-MATH-tals must be strong! (1 of 5)

by Leo Shmuylovich February 18, 2010 Success Factors

Algebra throws many students for a loop. It doesn’t have to. In this series of posts, I’ll share with you some insights I’ve gained during my years as a tutor. I’ve worked with hundreds of students. I’ve noticed many similar issues that contribute to their Algebra struggles, and I’ve seen the success that comes from [...]

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