Before you get started, take this readiness quiz. Simplify: 32(12x+20). A **solution** of an equation is a value of a variable that makes a true statement when substituted into the equation. To ...

Before you get started, take this readiness quiz. Solve: x2=16. In the section on logarithmic functions, we solved some equations by rewriting the equation in exponential form. Now that we have the ...

If you can’t simplify the following operation, chances are the state won’t let you graduate from community college: Algebra problems like this one are at the heart of a dispute over the level of math ...

Algebra creates a fierce talking point in colleges across the nation. Some students believe it’s time to ditch the subject in favor of computer science; some educators even agree with them. There are ...