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Algebra is the part of mathematics in which letters and other general symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in formulae and equations.
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Should I be teaching point-slope formula to high school algebra students?
I have always argued for teaching it.
1) Like others have mentioned it has a concrete connection to the slope formula. This can be a nice teaching moment on deriving formulas.
2) It relates to the s …
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The sum - product problem
Mostly I agree with @DavidButlerUofA had said in his answer. Clear up some of the language to make it more sound and it's a pretty good method for factoring quadratics.
It is limited by the fact that …
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Constructing and sketching parabolas, conic sections and other curves
I've got a construction technique for parabolas that's highly involved and requires a great deal of attention from the teacher, but it's really engaging and drives home some of the more obscure parts …