Sometimes in algebra you will use the initial letter of a word to stand in for that word. For example, the area of a square can be found by multiplying the length by the length.

MATT: Welcome to The Maths Show with meMatt Parker. Today we’re doing algebra,specifically negative numbers. Nownegative numbers can be quite tricky, infact for a long time mathematiciansrefused to ...

With the CBSE Class 12 Math exam on March 9, 2026, approaching, students are urged to focus on conceptual clarity and smart revision. Teachers emphasize mastering calculus, core algebra, vectors, and ...

For ax 2 + bx + c = 0, (α, β) = [–b ± √(b 2 – 4ac)]/2ac, where α and β are the roots of the equation. Sum of roots = –b/a Product of roots = c/a If roots of a quadratic equation are given, then the ...

In math, Algebra 1 is a make-or-break course. The class is the gateway to high school math, and struggling to complete it can close off those higher-level pathways—and even jeopardize students’ ...

Top students can benefit greatly by being offered the subject early. But many districts offer few Black and Latino eighth graders a chance to study it. By Troy Closson From suburbs in the Northeast to ...