Category: Algebra

The term “quadratic” comes up often in mathematics.  It shows up in the context of terms, equations, functions, formulas, and other areas. So, what does quadratic mean?  Quadratic...

Quadratic functions are used in math and science to model various natural phenomena (such as the height of falling objects).  However, there are some common questions about quadratic functions...

Logarithms are used often in math and science (such as chemistry), but they are really just another way to talk about exponents.  Sometimes, we need to solve for the base of a logarithm in an...

Synthetic division can make life easier when you are dividing polynomials. However, it is only useful in certain specific situations, such as when dividing by a linear monic polynomial. So, can...

You will often see both linear and exponential growth functions in science and math courses.  However, it is helpful to see the differences between them compared side-by-side. So, what is the...

We know that functions are useful in algebra and calculus, but there are many different distinctions we can make.  One of these is the idea of an onto function (also called a surjection). So,...