John Rhodes, Math Teacher at Senioritis.io

John Rhodes
July 29, 2023
Math Foundations

Understanding Similar Figures in Mathematics | Definition, Properties, and Methods of Proving Similarity

Similar figures have the same shape but different sizes.The angles in similar figures are always equal. We can prove two triangles are similar if they simply share...

John Rhodes
July 29, 2023
Math Foundations

How to Scale Triangles | Calculating a Smaller Version of a Triangle – A Step-by-Step Guide

If the sides given are larger, divide down by the greatest common factor. Do the computations in the smaller triangle and then scale back up. The concept...

John Rhodes
July 29, 2023
Math Foundations

Exploring Pythagorean Triples | Sets That Satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem and Their Significance in Geometry and Trigonometry

{3,4,5}{5,12,13}{8,15,17}{7,24,25} The sets you provided are known as Pythagorean triples The sets you provided are known as Pythagorean triples. A Pythagorean triple consists of three positive integers...

John Rhodes
July 29, 2023
Math Foundations

How to Round Numbers to a Specific Place Value | A Comprehensive Guide

When asked to round a place, only look at the digit next to the place. When rounding a number to a certain place value, you need to...

John Rhodes
July 29, 2023
Calculus

Determining the Limit of a Rational Function | Understanding and Techniques

Limit of a rational function r(x) = f(x)/g(x) The limit of a rational function r(x) = f(x)/g(x) as x approaches a certain value, say c, is the...

John Rhodes
July 29, 2023
Calculus

Understanding the Limit of a Polynomial Function | Explained and Applied

Limit of a polynomial function f(x) The limit of a polynomial function f(x) as x approaches a particular value, let’s say c, tells us the behavior of...

John Rhodes
July 29, 2023
Calculus

Understanding the Power Rule for Limits in Math | A Comprehensive Guide

Power rule for limits The power rule for limits is a handy algebraic rule that allows us to find the limit of a function involving a power...

John Rhodes
July 29, 2023
Calculus

The Quotient Rule for Limits | Understanding and Applying the Rule in Mathematics

Quotient rule for limits The quotient rule for limits is a rule used to find the limit of a quotient of two functions as the input approaches...