Math Cartoon and the aMAZEing Math Maze
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You wanted information about Math Cartoons or, you're working your way through the Maze. Either way - this is a good place to be. I'm going to talk about the Maze question first - but scroll to the end of the page if you're only interested in Math Cartoons.
Question 12a on the Distributive Property
Well, congratulations on getting this far. I see we're having some difficulties with question #12. Let's look at the problem.
2x2(x3+ 6) -7
a) 2x5 + 12x2 – 7
b) 3x5 + 12x – 7
c) 2x5 + 12x2 – 14x2d) 2x5 - 2x2
Hmmmm. First of all, let me explain. I am not very good at web design (you may have already noticed). Math - O'k, I can do math. But web design ... So, you will no doubt notice several things that make you think - heck, I could do better than that! I am totally open to suggestions and will be extremely appreciative if they are suggestions I can use. I don't live close to a lake - so, telling me to jump into one is not considered all that helpful. There is a form at the end of the web page (thanks).
I am using x^2 to mean x to the second power. In order to make it look correct, I have to go into html mode and I'd rather not. I hope this isn't confusing - if it is, let me know.
Well, we are distributing 2x^2 to each term in the parenthesis. So first we multiply 2x^2 times x^3. 2x^2 is the same as (2)(x)(x) because x squared is x times itself. x^3 is (x)(x)(x). So, if we multiply those together we get (2)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x) or 2x^5 . When you're multiplying like bases (the x) you add the exponents the ^2 plus the ^3 equals ^5.
But, we're not done. We still have to multiply 2x^2 times the second term in the parenthesis the 6. Well, there are no x's in the second term. It's just the 6. So, here we would multiply 2 times 6 and get 12x^2. Now we're essentially done. The answer is A) 2x^5 + 12x^2 - 7..
One last thing. x is the same as x^1 or x to the first property.
Question 12b on the distributive property
Which of the following is equal to the expression below (pick a, b, c, or d listed at the end of the problem).
3x3(x + 8) -9
a) 3x3 + 24x3 – 9
b) 3x4 -1
c) 3x4 + 24x3 – 9d) 3x4 - 24x3 -27
Click the letter that corresponds with the correct answer -
Math Cartoon
O'k, I know what you're thinking - this is it? Hey, I like it - it's obviously math and a cartoon. Understand that if I wanted to give you Far Side or something, I would have to pay quite a bit. If I could think these things up - I'd probably charge a lot also. I got this from a public domain cartoon site called clipartpal they work off donations which I intend to do as soon as I make any money. The indication that students would bombard the teacher with fruit and rubber darts may seem a bit unfair. Unless you've been a teacher.
Speaking of unfair - I feel slightly guilty if you were seriously looking for math cartoons and I have lured you here under false pretense to show you my math maze. If this is the case, I really do apologize. I'm trying to learn the best way to set up this site and the key words are a bit of a challenge. I will read your complaints and suggestions if you complete the form that follows this. It's not a trick, I'm very interested and will take your comments to heart.