John Rhodes, Math Teacher at Senioritis.io

John Rhodes
July 6, 2023
Geometry

The AA Similarity Postulate: Understanding Triangle Similarity

AA Similarity Postulate The AA Similarity Postulate, also known as the Angle-Angle Similarity Postulate, states that if two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles...

John Rhodes
July 6, 2023
Geometry

Understanding Similar Polygons: Angle Similarity and Side Proportionality in Mathematics

similar polygons Similar polygons are polygons that have the same shape but are possibly different sizes Similar polygons are polygons that have the same shape but are...

John Rhodes
July 6, 2023
Geometry

How to Use the Cross Product Property to Solve Equations Involving Fractions

cross products property The cross product property, also known as the cross product rule or cross multiplication, is a property used when solving equations involving fractions The...

John Rhodes
July 6, 2023
Geometry

Understanding Proportions: A Fundamental Concept in Mathematics

proportion A proportion is a mathematical relationship between two quantities that are equal A proportion is a mathematical relationship between two quantities that are equal. In other...

John Rhodes
July 6, 2023
Geometry

Exploring Ratios: Understanding the Relationship Between Quantities

ratio A ratio is a way of comparing two or more quantities A ratio is a way of comparing two or more quantities. It represents the relationship...

John Rhodes
July 6, 2023
Geometry

Debunking a Conditional Statement: Providing a Counterexample to If a number is even, then it is divisible by 4

Counterexample of a conditional In mathematics, a conditional statement is a statement of the form “if P, then Q” where P represents the antecedent or hypothesis and...

John Rhodes
July 6, 2023
Geometry

Understanding Right Angles: Definition, Examples, and Applications

each is a right angle To understand what a right angle is, let’s start with the basics To understand what a right angle is, let’s start with...

John Rhodes
July 6, 2023
Geometry

The Power of Deductive Reasoning: Understanding and Applying Logical Thinking in Math and Beyond

deductive reasoning Deductive reasoning is a type of logical reasoning that involves drawing conclusions based on a set of premises or statements Deductive reasoning is a type...