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Math Hacks for Math Haters

  • Pixel
    Leader
    April 28, 2023 6:56 AM PDT
    Some of us are more proficient in writing rather then math. It doesn't make the struggle any better though when you are taking a math class and can't quite grasp the formulas and the
    instructions on how to complete that quadratic equation.

    Here's a collaboration on a number of math topics for those that are challenged by math complexities that might help.

    https://getpocket.com/collections/math-hacks-for-people-who-dont-like-math />

    If you regularly find yourself sweating when it’s time to calculate a tip or convert a recipe measurement, you’re not alone. Many of us relied on memorization to (barely) pass math courses in school, and in our struggle, never really understood the relationships between the concepts we were studying. Not to worry—it’s never too late to learn simple tricks to confidently tackle some of the everyday calculations you dread. Read on for a roundup of useful math hacks to make your life easier, from multiplication shortcuts to the quickest way to calculate a percentage in your head.
  • Pixel
    Leader
    April 28, 2023 6:57 AM PDT

    Math overwhelm. This would have been me in school. I excel at writing and creative writing but math has always been a challenge for me.