Monthly Archives: February 2010

A-Math: Solving Indices Equation (Involving Common Base)

This topic is taught in Secondary 3 after introduction of Indices Law.

In solving indices equation involving the same base, one of the common techniques is by Substitution. But before you can do substitution, you need to apply indices law to ‘break down’ the equation. This process of breaking down is sometimes challenging for students. Knowing how to solve quadratic equation is also essential.

Sometimes, solving Indices Equation will also involve the concept of taking lg on both sides as well.

In the following example, you will Substitution and ‘Breaking down’ in action:

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E-Math: How To Multiply Matrices (Video)

This is my first attempt this year to produce a video. Should the response be good, I will use video to share more tips and strategies with my audience, so please leave me a comment.

Please pardon me the ‘echo’ effect in my introduction and also the low resolution. I was using my new logitech webcam :D

I’m working towards producing better quality videos. Share tips on this if you have any. Would appreciate it.

For more posts on matrix, please refer to the related posts below.

I look forward in hearing your comments and the answer to the question in the video.

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