Any of us who have ever been in a math classroom know that too many kids lack fundamental arithmetic skills. It is extraordinarily difficult to teach students more advanced skills when their ability ...

The same method is used for adding / subtracting both numerical fractions and algebraic fractions. Find a common denominator Write each fraction as an equivalent fraction with the common denominator ...

1. When multiplying, ADD the indices \(a^3 \times a^2 = a^5\) \(2^3 \times 2^2 = 2^5 = 32\) 2. When dividing, SUBTRACT the indices \(a^5 ÷ a^2 = a^3\) \(3^5 ÷3^2 = 3^3 = 27\) 3. When the power is ...