Equation Solving: the legendary “cross-multiplying” method
As a math tutor, you’re bound to teach this quick method for solving proportions. When you …
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Number Sets: Naturals, Wholes, Integers, etc
Tutoring math, you often get asked about sets of numbers. Let’s sort out what belongs where. We’ll make this …
Multiplying two binomials: the FOIL method
Tutoring math, the FOIL method is used daily. We’ll explain it here. In math, the distributive property is …
Algebra: solving equations with decimal coefficients
When you tutor math, decimal coefficients surface sometimes – especially in word problems. We’ll sort out a simple …
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Prime Factorization and Reducing Fractions
Continuing our discussion about the prime factorization, we focus on using it to reduce fractions containing …
Uses of Prime Factorization: Finding Least Common Multiple
We continue our exploration of prime factorization. Any high school math tutor deals with the subject a few times a …
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Prime Numbers and Prime Factorization
In math tutoring, prime numbers and prime factorization are receiving fresh attention. We’ll briefly look at …
Horizontal Asymptotes and Holes: some comments about rational function graphs
When tutoring math 12 or calculus, you encounter graphs of rational functions. Let’s look at a couple of features: …
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Inequalities: Phone Plans
Which phone plan to choose? A little math tutoring can help you decide. Let’s assume we have …
Metric System: decimal places and -re
When you tutor sciences, you’re immersed in the metric system. Let’s talk a bit about it. The metric …