One of the most important concepts in mathematics is that of a function. Although the topic of function can appear abstract, it is nothing more than a specific rule between two sets of mathematical objects. These sets are usually numbers, but they do not have to be restricted to such mundane entities. The sets might [...]
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Why Study Math? – Functions and Rules
March 25th, 2010 
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No Comments »Why Study Math? Linear Equations and Slope-Intercept Form
February 17th, 2010 admin Linear equations or functions are some of the more basic ones studied in algebra and basic mathematics. The import of these functions is that they model many real world phenomena and a key component of them, the slope, is a springboard concept for the realm of the calculus. That’s right: the basic idea of rise [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Alphabet, Axis, Basic Mathematics, Bx, calculus, Cartesian Coordinate Plane, Expressions, Graph, Inclination, Linear Equation, Linear Equations, Quantities, Simplicity, Slight Difference, Slope Intercept Form, Springboard, Study Math, What This Means, World Phenomena, Y Intercept No Comments »Why Study Math? – The Hyperbola
January 7th, 2010 admin As we continue the “Why Study Math” series of articles, here we look at the conic section called the hyperbola. The hyperbola is obtained by intersecting the double-napped cone (see the other articles in this series on this point) with a plane so that both parts of the cone are cut. Those familiar with the [...]
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