Background Tutorials

• apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace

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    How Do You Find the Area of a Rectangle?

    To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length times the width! This tutorial will show you how to find the area of a rectangle. Check it out!

• use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution

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    How Do You Solve an Equation Using Division?

    Solving an equation for a variable? Perform the order of operations in reverse! Check it out in this tutorial.

• communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate

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    What's a Ratio?

    Ratios are everywhere! The scale on a map or blueprint is a ratio. Ingredients sometimes need to be mixed using ratios such as the ratio of water to cement mix when making cement. Watch this tutorial to learn about ratios. Then think of some ratios you've encountered before!

• Write and solve equations involving direct variation

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    What are Similar Figures?

    Looking at two figures that are the same shape and have the same angle measurements? You have similar figures! Learn all about it in this tutorial!

• Apply the definition of similarity in terms of a dilation to identify similar figures and their proportional sides and the congruent corresponding angles

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    How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using a Proportion?

    This tutorial provides a great real world application of math. You'll see how to use the scale from a blueprint of a house to help find the actual height of the house. This tutorial shows you how to use a proportion to solve!