Sunday, July 31, 2011

Algebra Order of Operations

Let's learn about the Algebra Order of Operations in today's post.

We all know that algebra is a study of expressions and variables and its relative operations. The algebra order of operations is also stated as bodmas, pemdas or bedmas. These are nothing but the different names for a single rule used in algebra. Let's elaborate one:

PEMDAS is the order of operations which can be explained as:
P : Parentheses
E : Exponents
M: Multiply
D : Divide
A : Add
S : Subtract

This rule is pretty much connected with algebraic symbols and terms. For more help one can connect with an online tutor anytime and get your required help. Not just in algebra but in other topics like pre calculus tutoring and so on as well.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Proper and Improper Fractions

Let's understand the two main types of fractions here: Proper fraction and improper fraction. Fraction is a rational number having numerator and denominator and based on these two, proper and improper fractions are classified.

Proper fractions are those fractions where numerator is smaller than a denominator. As for example: 2/3, 4/5 and so on.

Now let's understand what is an improper fraction. Improper fractions are those where the denominators are greater than the numerator. As for example: 5/2, 7/6 and so on.

For more help with this, get help from an online tutor. You can avail to fractions help and online geometry tutoring and others as well.

Next time we will learn about some other concepts. Till then enjoy working out proper and improper fractions. Do post your comments.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

LEARNING ABOUT PERIMETER

The study of 2 dimensional shapes and 3 dimensional solids comes under Geometry. There are many characteristics of 2 D shapes like:
The computation of the Perimeter is one of the important concepts under the topics. Perimeter is basically the lines which define the 'boundary' or the 'limit' of a 2 dimensional figure. It gives the scope of the 2-D 'space' occupied by the geometric figure.

There are different geometric figures:
  • Triangles
  • Square
  • Rectangle
  • Circle
  • Rhombus
  • Trapezium etc.
Every geometric figure has a different formula of perimeter. Students can learn how to find the perimeter of a geometric figure.