In algebra, letters are used when numbers are not known. Algebraic terms, such as \(2s\) or \(8y\), leave the multiplication signs out. So rather than \(2 \times s\), write \(2s\), and rather than \(8 ...

Q:MY DAUGHTER is being drowned in new terms in math in fourth grade, and having a difficult time remembering them. Is there any easy way for children to learn math terms? — Want to Help A: Believe it ...

For ax 2 + bx + c = 0, (α, β) = [–b ± √(b 2 – 4ac)]/2ac, where α and β are the roots of the equation. Sum of roots = –b/a Product of roots = c/a If roots of a quadratic equation are given, then the ...

Q: My daughter is being drowned in new terms in math in fourth grade and is having a difficult time remembering them. Is there any easy way for children to learn math terms? A: Believe it or not, one ...

Now a look at how required math classes may factor into the academic success or failure of high school and college students. Hari Sreenivasan has the story as part of our weekly education series, ...