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Fundamentals of Algebra - Cancelling Like Terms in Divison

When can, or can't, terms be cancelled. ie: $\frac{3x^2-1}{x^2}$ $x^2$ cannot be cancelled. Why not, and what are the rules?
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Re-learning Math and becoming more comfortable

As someone finishing up their BSc in Electrical Engineering, it is becoming very clear that I need to improve my mathematically abilities significantly if I want to pursue any more education. I always considered myself to be at least decent at…
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What is a sound curriculum for exponent rules in freshman algebra in high school?

We all know the the rules of exponents covered in freshman algebra. The question is, what is the best way to approach these topics as most 9th graders struggle in this area? I work as an after school tutor at a high school and most of the problems…
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Storytelling and Applied Narrative as a Teaching Tool

Is anyone integrating storytelling or applied narrative as a technique/methodology to help teach undergraduate mathematics-based course work? If so, how are you using it and from which sources are you drawing your teaching tools/materials?
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Difference between school mathematics and university (real) mathematics

Several people I know were good in mathematics when they were in high school and they loved it but when they joined a university (specializing in mathematics) they felt mathematics is hard and that they were somewhat deceived because this wasn't the…
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How would you create a math class that centers on the cultural experiences of African American and Latino students

I need to write a paper on "Ethnocentric Mathematics" and I have no idea what kind of effective teaching strategies are available. We read an article from this scholar named Tate who explained that in order to reach low achieving African American…
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Simple question about power

Please solve this question and describe it. $$a^2+b^2+ab=b-a-1\Longrightarrow a^{1001}+b^{1001}=?$$ By Newton formula.
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How to explain why a parabola opens up or down

I am being ask to explain in two ways why is it that $y=ax^2+bx+c$ parabola opens up if $a$ is positive and why is it that $y=ax^2+bx+c$ opens down when $a$ is negative. One of the explanations has to be understood by beginning algebra student. I am…
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What are some good games for teaching maths to children?

I am due to teach maths to a ten-year-old. I'd like to try out some games such as Nim and Conway's Soldiers. I've found this list on Wikipedia but Googling for more just gives me a load of Flash games. I want something we can do with a pen and…
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What does one need to teach Mathematics in American schools with a BSc Mathematics degree?

I'm graduating with a math degree next year (BSc Maths - more theoretical than applied) from an African university, and am going to the US next year to visit a friend for a few months. However, I'd like to do something to make a little money while…
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How to find an identity of $n=3$, $n=4$, $n=5$ all the way up until $n=13$ and prove it

Problem: https://www.desmos.com/calculator/hv0sfm020w The problem presented in the provided link displays a rectangle that can be adjusted from the stages of $n=3$ up to $n=13$. With each increase in n, the length and width of the rectangle also…
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Decided to study Mathematics at the age of 50

I finally decided to pursue a math degree. I need to point out that I am 50 years old with a Telecommmunications Enginnering Degree, and have always loved Mathematics. I am looking to connect with someone with a similar situation to share my…
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A simple clock problem

A man on his way to dinner shortly after $6.00$ pm observes that the hands of his watch form an angle of $110°$. Returning before $7.00$ pm he notices that again the hands of his watch form an angle of $110°$. Find the number of minutes that he…
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How to prove that every uniformly continuous set is a closed set.

According to the classroom notes "Uniformly Continuous Linear Set" in American Mathematical Monthly, Vol. 62. No. 8(Oct., 1955) pp. 579-580, Author: Norman Levine link. I'm usually confused about the state "without loss of generality". Let see the…
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Equation that produces negative one if x is less than zero and vice versa

I have tried coming up with something but i couldn't in the end... basically i want something to produce -1 or 1. given value of x will not be equal to zero at any point. But if you want to add that, do so in another example. I'd like to have both,…
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