Real math help.
How Do You Use the Formula for Compound Interest?
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If you already have a bank account or if you plan to have one in the future, then this tutorial is a must see! Follow along as this tutorial goes through a word problem involving compound interest.
Background Tutorials
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Order of Operations
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What's the Order of Operations?
Check out this tutorial where you'll see exactly what order you need to follow when you simplify expressions. You'll also see what happens when you don't follow these rules, and you'll find out why order of operations is so important!
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Algebraic Expressions
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What is a Variable?
You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!
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Compound Interest
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What is the Formula for Compound Interest?
Things like bank accounts, loans, investments, and mortgages are a part of life, and almost always, interest is involved. Sometimes, you need to deal with compound interest, so it would be good to know the formula for it! In this tutorial, you'll see the formula for compound interest. Take a look!
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Further Exploration
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Using the Percent Equation
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How Do You Figure Out Sales Tax?
Going shopping can be tons of fun, but things can go sour when you get to the register and realize that the sales tax puts you over your budget. Always stay under budget by figuring out your total cost BEFORE you hit the check out. Watch this tutorial and learn how to calculate sales tax!
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