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#1 2007-11-22 17:27:54

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Fractions in Algebra

Another algebra page: Fractions in Algebra with examples.

(Feedback welcome).


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#2 2007-11-22 23:57:42

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Re: Fractions in Algebra

For the bit with adding fractions, it might be good to say:

Including the intermediate step would help explain why it works.


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#3 2007-11-23 08:14:02

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Re: Fractions in Algebra

Good point


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