Today's soundtrack is Pavarotti: Notte D'Amore, a collection of love songs performed by the one and only Pavarotti. This morning, I'm learning how to apply my knowledge of rational equations (part 1, part 2) to real-world examples: I'll be writing equations to represent word problems, then solving those equations. According to my textbook, we can … Continue reading 02.22.2019: One Lesson of Math – Applications of Rational Expressions
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02.21.2019: One Lesson of Math – Solving Rational Equations, Part 2
Today's soundtrack is dc Talk: Intermission: The Greatest Hits, the last album the group released before they stopped dc Talking in 2000. On the 18th, I learned how to solve rational equations; this afternoon, I'm going to try to finish up the assignment portion of the lesson. I found a video on Study.com that explained … Continue reading 02.21.2019: One Lesson of Math – Solving Rational Equations, Part 2
02.18.2019: One Lesson of Math – Solving Rational Equations and Factoring Four-Term Polynomials by Using the Rational Root Theorem and Synthetic Division
Today's soundtrack is Tristania: Widow's Weeds, a gothic operatic metal album. I've been thinking about making some changes to my daily routine. I've realized that I'm spending a lot of time sitting at my desk working on improving myself intellectually, but I haven't been spending as much time in other areas that I have opportunities … Continue reading 02.18.2019: One Lesson of Math – Solving Rational Equations and Factoring Four-Term Polynomials by Using the Rational Root Theorem and Synthetic Division
02.17.2019: One Lesson of Math – Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions With Binomial and Trinomial Denominators, Part 2
Today's soundtrack is The Tea Party: The Edges of Twilight, a really good rock album that I was oblivious to the existence of until a coworker recommended it to me a couple of years ago. This afternoon, I'm working on the assignment portion of the lesson I did on adding and subtracting rational expressions with … Continue reading 02.17.2019: One Lesson of Math – Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions With Binomial and Trinomial Denominators, Part 2
02.14.2019: One Lesson of Math – Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions With Binomial and Trinomial Denominators, Part 1
Today's soundtrack is Scars on Broadway, an album that I really enjoy musically and vocally, but I find its lyrical themes a bit repetitive. I'd like to sit down sometime and tally how many times throughout the album the words "f*ck," "dead," and "Jesus Christ" are repeated. I've just finished learning how to add and … Continue reading 02.14.2019: One Lesson of Math – Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions With Binomial and Trinomial Denominators, Part 1
02.13.2019: One Lesson of Math – Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions With Monomial Denominators, Part 3
Today's soundtrack is Dream Theater: Dark Side of the Moon, part of their "Official Bootleg" collection. Being a fan of both prog rock and metal, I picked this CD up at their concert when they came to Vancouver in 2006. I'm finally back on my feet this afternoon after being pretty sick for the past … Continue reading 02.13.2019: One Lesson of Math – Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions With Monomial Denominators, Part 3
02.11.2019: One Lesson of Math – Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions With Monomial Denominators, Part 2
Today's soundtrack is Soundgarden: Telephantasm, a sort of chronological retrospective album showcasing the band's best songs, plus a couple of new ones. If I remember correctly, I got my copy in a Guitar Hero bundle. This afternoon, I'm working on the assignment portion of the lesson that I did yesterday. I've made it halfway through … Continue reading 02.11.2019: One Lesson of Math – Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions With Monomial Denominators, Part 2
02.10.2019: One Lesson of Math – Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions With Monomial Denominators, Part 1
Today's soundtrack is Ancient Celtic Roots, a compilation CD that my wife gave me for my birthday several years ago. Unfortunately, I couldn't find it anywhere on Spotify, so I wasn't able to add it to the Blogging Playlist. To add or subtract rational expressions with monomial denominators (say that five times fast!), we must … Continue reading 02.10.2019: One Lesson of Math – Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions With Monomial Denominators, Part 1
02.09.2019: One Lesson of Math – Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions, Part 4
Today's soundtrack is Plankeye: Strange Exchange, an album that I bought in the early 2ks after hearing their single "The Meaning of it All" on a compilation CD, Tooth and Nail Records' "Cheapskates Vol. 2." This morning, I'm continuing to work on the assignment portion of the Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions lesson. Links to … Continue reading 02.09.2019: One Lesson of Math – Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions, Part 4
02.08.2019: One Lesson of Math – Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions, Part 3
Today's soundtrack is Shawn McDonald: Ripen, a thoughtful, beautiful, acoustic indie rock album. Though I am partial to his debut album, I do love this one, too. This afternoon, I'm continuing to work on the assignment portion of the lesson I did on multiplying and dividing rational expressions. - - - - - - - … Continue reading 02.08.2019: One Lesson of Math – Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions, Part 3
02.07.2019: One Lesson of Math – Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions, Part 2
Today's soundtrack is Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording), one of my favourite musicals. I had the pleasure of seeing it performed at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre several years ago; it was a wonderful experience. This afternoon, I'm working on the assignment portion of the Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions lesson. I got the first half … Continue reading 02.07.2019: One Lesson of Math – Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions, Part 2
02.06.2018: One Lesson of Math – Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions, Part 1
Today's soundtrack is Spawn of Possession: Cabinet, a brutal technical death metal album with insane drumming. This evening, I'm moving on to the next chapter of the unit about rational expressions. I'll now be learning how to multiply and divide rational expressions. There are three skills that I will be learning: How to multiply rational … Continue reading 02.06.2018: One Lesson of Math – Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions, Part 1
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