Word to the Wise
"One aim of algebra is to provide a compact, symbolic description of the world."
- Robert Blitzer, mathematician
Terminology:
variable - the unknown value (or number)
Commutative Property of Numbers
Hello everyone!
Here is a simple but useful math fact.
One basic rule of math that is good for all to remember whether we are balancing our
checkbook or helping with math homework is how to commute numbers.
Remember : for any two variables (including 0),
A + B = B + A
Translation: If 1 + 2 = 3, then 2 +1 = 3
Further Information
Blitzer, R. (2010). Precalculus. Upper Saddle River: Pearson.
Lial, M. L., Greenwell, R. N., & Ritchey, N. P. (2012). Finite Mathematics. Boston: Pearson.
