Basic Math Guide
1. Numbers and Operations
- Whole Numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3, ...
- Even & Odd Numbers: Even (2, 4), Odd (1, 3)
- Prime Numbers: Only divisible by 1 and itself (2, 3, 5)
- Addition (+), Subtraction (-), Multiplication (×), Division (÷)
- Example: 5 + 3 = 8, 10 - 4 = 6, 6 × 2 = 12, 12 ÷ 3 = 4
2. Fractions and Decimals
- Fraction: A part of a whole (e.g., 1/2, 3/4)
- Decimal: Another way to write fractions (e.g., 0.5 = 1/2)
- Converting: 3/4 = 0.75
- Adding: 1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4
- Multiplying: 1/2 × 2/3 = 1/3
3. Percentages
- Percent means "per hundred" (%)
- 25% = 25 out of 100 = 0.25
- Finding %: 25% of 200 = 0.25 × 200 = 50
- Increase/Decrease: Add or subtract the percent of value
Basic Math Guide
4. Basic Geometry
- Shapes: Circle, Triangle, Square, Rectangle
- Perimeter: Distance around a shape
- Area: Space inside a shape
Rectangle Area = length × width
Triangle Area = 1/2 × base × height
5. Simple Algebra
- Variable: A letter that stands for a number (e.g., x)
- Equation: 2x + 3 = 7
- Solve: 2x = 4 -> x = 2
- Expressions: Simplify using rules (e.g., combine like terms)