Often in algebra we have an equation that we want to solve. This frequently involves manipulating the equation in various different ways to achieve a desired outcome. Key fact The golden rule when ...

Grade school math students are likely familiar with teachers admonishing them not to just guess the answer to a problem. But a new proof establishes that, in fact, the right kind of guessing is ...

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, ...

What if we have an equation such as \({p}\) + 3 = 11? This time, in order to get \({p}\) on its own we would need to subtract 3 from both sides of the equation. This would leave us with \({p}\) = 8.