BASIC ALGEBRA SOLVING LINEAR EQUATION Lesson Objective This lesson shows you the basics that you

need to know when solving linear equations.

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About This Lesson If you are asked to find the value of x in the equation: x+2=3 You can immediately solve the equation by letting x = 1. This is because both sides of the equation must be equal to 3 for this equation to remain true. Now, this lesson shows the basics that you need to know when solving linear equations. These basics are very useful when it comes to solving more complicated equations.

Study Tips
Tip #1 For linear equations, the variable (or unknown) that you need to find has only one value (i.e. one correct answer) Tip #2 An equation has 2 sides. One is called Left Hand Side (LHS) and another is called Right Hand Side (RHS). For example, consider the equation: x +2 = 3 The LHS is x+2 and the RHS is 3. Tip #3 Realize the importance of the equal sign (=) in an equation. This sign means that both sides of the equation must balance up each other.

So, whatever is added in the LHS must be equally be added in the RHS Tip #4 The math video shows some shortcuts that can be used for solving linear equations quickly. You may want to learn these shortcuts. Now, watch the following math video on to know more.

EXPONENTS LAW

EXPONENTS

Lesson Objective This lesson shows you some examples on using the exponent laws that you have learned in the previous lessons.
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About This Lesson After learning the exponent laws in the previous two lessons, it's time to learn on how you can apply them. This lesson shows you some examples on using these laws.

Study Tips
Tip #1

In the last lesson, we have learned three more laws. Let's recall them here. The picture shows one of the law. Here is an example on how to use it: a2 x (ab)3 = a2 x a3b3 = a2 + 3 b 3

= a5b3

Tip #2

As for the next law, here are some examples: 2 0 e0 = 1 1 =1 (a10 qr+s z-10 + 5b)0 = (whatever)0 =1 Tip #3

Finally, the picture below shows the last law. Here is an example on how to use it:

Now, watch the following math video see more examples.

SYMMETRY 3D ROTATION SYMMETRY Lesson Objective In this lesson, we will learn about rotation symmetry for a cube and tetrahedron.
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After familiarizing with the basics of rotational symmetry, we can now examine the rotational symmetry for 3-Dimensional objects. In this lesson, we will see examine all the axes of rotational symmetry for a cube and tetrahedron.

CUBE

TETRAHEDRON

You can proceed by reading the study tips first or watch the math video or try out the practice questions.

Study Tips
Tip #1

For 3D rotational symmetry, the ideas are basically the same as 2D Rotational symmetry. Looking at the picture, when we rotate the cube 360o about the axis, notice that the cube will fit (i.e. match) itself for 4 times. When this happens, the axis is called axis of rotational symmetry of order 4.

Tip #2 Next, the cube has a total of 13 axes of rotational symmetry. You can view them by watching the math video below. Also, the step-by-step solution shown in the practice question will show you the pictures for these axes.

Tip #3 As for the tetrahedron, it has a total of 7 axes of rotational symmetry. You can view these axes in the math video below. Also, the step-by-step solution shown in the practice question will

show you all the pictures of these axes.

FRACTION UNDERSTANDING FRACTIONS Lesson Objective Need help in understanding fractions? This lesson will show you the basic ideas on fractions and the common terms used in describing fractions...
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About This Lesson To begin understanding fractions, this lesson introduces you the basic ideas behind fractions. This lesson will also shows the common terms used in describing fractions. These terms are:

Numerator Denominator Proper Fractions Improper Fractions Mixed Fractions

You can proceed by reading the study tips first or watch the math video or try out the practice questions.

Study Tips
Tip #1 - Numerator and Denominator When we divide two numbers, we will usually write the expression this way: 25 Now, the above expression can also be written in the form of fraction as shown in the picture on the right. Notice that, the fraction is divided into 2 parts. The upper part is the numerator and the lower part is the denominator. The math video below will explain more.

Tip #2 - Proper Fractions

When a fraction's numerator is lesser than the denominator, this fraction is a proper fraction. Below are some examples:
5

/20 , 3/8 , 7/8

Tip #3 - Improper Fractions & Mixed Fractions A fraction is considered as an improper fraction when its numerator is greater or equals to the denominator. Below are some examples:
8

/7 , 2/1 ,

20

/6 , 5/5

Note that, mixed fraction is actually equivalent to proper fraction. The only difference is the way they are written. The picture on the right illustrates this. The math video below will explain more on this.

VOLUME VOLUME FORMULA Introduction This page contains the volume formulas for a cube, rectangular solid, cylinder and sphere. Examples are given to show you how to use the formulas.
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Cube
Formula

The lesson on the volume of a cube will explain the basics needed. Here's a summary: All the sides (edges) of a cube have the same length. If each side has the length a, the formula for the volume V will be: Example Given a cube where the length of each side (edge) is 3cm. Find the volume of this cube.

Rectangular Solid

Formula The lesson on How to Find the Volume will cover the basics needed to find the volume of a rectangular solid. Here's a short summary: A rectangular solid has the width w, length l and height h. The volume V for this solid is the multiplication of the width, height and length together. This gives:

Example Given a rectangular solid with the width 2ft, length 3ft, and height 5ft. Find its volume.

Cylinder

Formula The lesson on the volume of a cylinder will explain the basic ideas needed to use this formula. Here's a short summary on it: For a cylinder that has the radius r and height h, its volume will be:

Where is constant that is approximately equals to 3.14. Example Given a cylinder with the radius 3cm and height 5cm. Find its volume.

Take = 3.14.

Sphere

Formula

The lesson of the volume of a sphere will show the basic ideas on using this formula. Here's a summary: For a sphere with the radius r, the volume V is given as:

Where is constant that is approximately equals to 3.14. Example Given a sphere with the radius 3 inches. Find the volume of this sphere. Take = 3.14.