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Peer reviewedAyoub, Ayoub B. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2001
Explores an unexpected connection between a function, its inverse, and the arithmetic mean, algebraically and graphically. (MM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedFiorini, Gene R.; Miller, Jacob; Acusta, Andre P. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1998
Outlines efforts to create mathematics-related activities for freshman/sophomore level college algebra and statistics classes at Shippensburg (Pennsylvania) University. Shares some of the ways in which these activities were created and adapted. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Educational Resources, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSchuette, Paul H. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1998
Discusses the rationale behind the technique of rationalizing the denominator in algebra. Argues that the importance of this technique is greatly exaggerated and is usually unnecessary. Examines an appropriate application of rationalizing the denominator. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Fractions, Graphing Calculators, Higher Education
