Background Tutorials

• 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!

• Writing and Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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    How Do You Solve an Equation with Variables on Both Sides?

    Trying to solve an equation with variables on both sides of the equal sign? Figure out how to get those variables together and find the answer with this tutorial!

• Trapezoids and Kites

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    What is a Trapezoid?

    A trapezoid is a special type of quadrilateral with some special properties. This tutorial introduces you to trapezoids and gives you a look at the special properties needed for a quadrilateral to be called a trapezoid. Check it out!