It’s a very useful trick even for Calculus problems
▶ Jump forward to the note on application on Partial fractions for Calculus Integration.
Solve:
Significant Figures
The term “significant figures” refers to the digits, in a number or measurement, which show the accuracy of the number.
Refer to wiki: Significant figuresRefer to Khan academy: Intro to significant figures
Repeating decimal
Refer to khan academy: Convert Repeating decimal to fraction
There’re some repeating decimals or recurring decimals, it's way more easier to write down with a fraction.
repeating decimals
recurring decimals
Compound inequalities
Refer to khan academy: Compound inequalities
Means an inequality that combines two simple inequalities, and our mission is to find out the solution of the compound inequality.
Dimensional analysis
Means to convert a unit to another unit.
to convert a unit to another unit
Refer to Wiki: Dimensional analysis
For example, convert 60 km/h to 60000 m/h, or to 1 km/minute.It works out many problem in physical science and engineering problems.
Refer to math is fun: Factorial !
Factorial
0! = 1
It makes no sense, but it is generally agreed this result, because:
Σ: Sigma Notation
Refer to math is fun: Σ: Sigma Notation
Literally means Sum up. Pronounced Sigma.
Sum up
Sigma
We can do this:
And get the result:
Or do this sum:
Collect some common maths notions.
Refer to wiki: List of mathematical symbols
For further information, review this link, or download this pdf: Guidelines for Reading Mathematics.pdf.Notice that: Word in PARENTHESIS doesn’t have…