Understands that symbolic statements in mathematics can be manipulated by rules of mathematical logic to produce other statements that preserve the basic relationships but are more easily interpreted.
Proving the Pythagorean Theorem
A guided classroom exercise that contributes to the long-term development of creative thinking and analysis.
The non-zero digits can be organized into a 3-by-3 array such that each row, rneach column, and each diagonal adds up to the same total. How many solutions rnare there? Find and describe them.
This simple example shows how algebra can be useful in the real world: Should Grandpa start receiving his Social Security Benefits at age 62 or should he wait until age 65?
