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SAT Prep: Order of operations and Arithmetic Law

Mastering Math: Easy Tricks for Speed and Distance, Arithmetic, and FOIL

A comprehensive guide to mathematical problem-solving techniques and algebraic operations.

  • Master solving speed and distance word problems through systematic approaches and formulas
  • Learn essential order of operations and arithmetic laws for accurate calculations
  • Understand polynomial multiplication techniques including the FOIL method
  • Practice with real-world examples and step-by-step solutions
  • Develop proficiency in algebraic manipulation and problem-solving strategies
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Order of Operations and Arithmetic Laws

This section covers the fundamental rules for solving mathematical expressions correctly. The order of operations follows the PG-ER-MD-AS sequence Parentheses,Exponents/Roots,Multiplication/Division,Addition/SubtractionParentheses, Exponents/Roots, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction.

Definition: The order of operations PGERMDASPG-ER-MD-AS is a set of rules that defines the sequence for evaluating mathematical expressions.

Example: Solving 3+6×2 requires following the correct order: first multiply 6×2=12, then add 3 to get 15.

Highlight: The commutative law states that the order doesn't matter when adding or multiplying numbers a+b=b+aa+b = b+a.

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d miles
50 mph
60 mph
Speed from home to office
50 mph
distance from home to office
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- 60 mph.
from home to Office
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Associative and Distributive Laws

This section explains key mathematical properties that help simplify calculations and algebraic expressions.

Definition: The associative law states that grouping doesn't matter when adding or multiplying: a+ba+b+c = a+b+cb+c.

Example: 26+74+3774+37+63 = 26+7426+74+37+6337+63 demonstrates the associative law.

Highlight: The distributive law allows multiplication to be distributed over addition: ab+cb+c = ab+ac.

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d miles
50 mph
60 mph
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distance from home to office
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- 60 mph.
from home to Office
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FOIL Method and Polynomial Multiplication

This section details the FOIL method for multiplying binomials and solving polynomial expressions.

Definition: FOIL stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last - a technique for multiplying two binomial expressions.

Example: x+4x+4x5x-5 = x²-5x+4x-20 = x²-x-20 demonstrates the FOIL method.

Highlight: The FOIL method is a systematic approach to multiply two binomials efficiently.

Vocabulary: Binomial - an algebraic expression consisting of two terms.

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Mastering Math: Easy Tricks for Speed and Distance, Arithmetic, and FOIL

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A comprehensive guide to mathematical problem-solving techniques and algebraic operations.

  • Master solving speed and distance word problems through systematic approaches and formulas
  • Learn essential order of operations and arithmetic laws for accurate calculations
  • Understand polynomial multiplication techniques including the FOIL... Show more

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Order of Operations and Arithmetic Laws

This section covers the fundamental rules for solving mathematical expressions correctly. The order of operations follows the PG-ER-MD-AS sequence Parentheses,Exponents/Roots,Multiplication/Division,Addition/SubtractionParentheses, Exponents/Roots, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction.

Definition: The order of operations PGERMDASPG-ER-MD-AS is a set of rules that defines the sequence for evaluating mathematical expressions.

Example: Solving 3+6×2 requires following the correct order: first multiply 6×2=12, then add 3 to get 15.

Highlight: The commutative law states that the order doesn't matter when adding or multiplying numbers a+b=b+aa+b = b+a.

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Associative and Distributive Laws

This section explains key mathematical properties that help simplify calculations and algebraic expressions.

Definition: The associative law states that grouping doesn't matter when adding or multiplying: a+ba+b+c = a+b+cb+c.

Example: 26+74+3774+37+63 = 26+7426+74+37+6337+63 demonstrates the associative law.

Highlight: The distributive law allows multiplication to be distributed over addition: ab+cb+c = ab+ac.

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FOIL Method and Polynomial Multiplication

This section details the FOIL method for multiplying binomials and solving polynomial expressions.

Definition: FOIL stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last - a technique for multiplying two binomial expressions.

Example: x+4x+4x5x-5 = x²-5x+4x-20 = x²-x-20 demonstrates the FOIL method.

Highlight: The FOIL method is a systematic approach to multiply two binomials efficiently.

Vocabulary: Binomial - an algebraic expression consisting of two terms.

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Speed and Distance Word Problems

This section explores solving problems involving speed, distance, and time relationships. The content demonstrates how to solve a practical word problem about traveling between home and office at different speeds.

Example: A person travels from home to office at 50 mph and returns at 60 mph. The return journey takes 10 minutes less than the outward journey.

Definition: Distance = Average Speed × Time is the fundamental formula used to solve speed-related problems.

Highlight: The solution involves setting up equations using the given speeds 50mphand60mph50 mph and 60 mph and solving for the unknown distance.

Vocabulary: mph milesperhourmiles per hour - a unit used to measure speed or velocity.

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