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Algebra Tutor
Algebra is a very
important class in high school because without a fundamental
understanding of algebra, a student will struggle in their future
math classes. At Los Angeles Tutor, we have a lot of experience
with the subject of algebra and we are ready to help. A lot of
students struggle with algebra because they don’t understand the few
but very important rules when doing problems. Below, you will find
some helpful equations that are the backbone of most algebra classes
and must be understood. Your Los Angeles Tutor can help you go
through these equations to help you really understand what they mean
and how to apply them in your course work. As with most subjects,
you must work on your algebra daily to make sure you don’t forget
the key equations and rules. Once you have all the equations and
rules understood, it’s as important to do as many problems as you
can. If you succeed at doing your homework problems correct, then
you should be confident that you’ll do great on the exam. At the
bottom of the page, you will find a list of resources you can
utilize on your own or with your Los Angeles Tutor to get extra
practice. The more practice you have working through algebra
problems, the more comfortable you will be with the subject which
should lead to success when taking the exam.
CONTACT US today for more information on getting an algebra
tutor in the Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, West Los
Angeles, Santa Monica and Westwood areas.
Straight-line equation in "slope-intercept
form"
Where:
m = slope
c = y-intercept (where the line crosses
the y axis)
Slope = y / x = Rise / Run
If the line goes through the origin (0,0) then
the straight line equation simplifies to
y = mx
Equation 2
Figure 1: Equation of a straight line
By comparing Equation 1 with Equation 2 one can
see that when a line goes through the origin, c becomes zero.
This is also evident by looking at Figure 1. As the line moves
up toward the origin, c becomes less negative and approaches zero.
Laws of Exponents for Algebra
(xm)(xn)
= xm+n
(xy)m = xmym
(xm)n =
xmn
x0 = 1
(xm)/(xn)
= xm-n
x-m= 1/(xm)
x1 = x
x-1 = 1/x
(x/y)n = xn/yn
(a + b)1 = a + b
(a + b)2 = a2
+ 2ab + b2
(a + b)3 = a3
+ 3a2b + 3ab2 + b3
a2 - b2
= (a - b)(a + b)
Pythagoras was a Lonian Greek Philosopher and a
Mathematician
The Math Forum at Drexel is a great
resource for students that want to find challenging Algebra
problems to practice. You’ll also be able to see how other
students work through problems.
http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/sets/high_algebra.html
Home School Math is
another great resourse students can use to practice their
Algebra. They also have algebra tutorials and lessons.
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/online/algebra.php |
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