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Revision as of 13:01, 8 August 2022
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[hide]What is the Apple Method?
The Apple Method is a method for solving algebra problems. An apple is used to make a clever algebraic substitution.
Dr. Ali Gurel from Alphastar academy started a new series of cool videos; the apple method's corresponding video can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz86M2hlOGk (link unavailable).
Why Apple?
A few reasons:
1. When you use the Apple Method, you can box what you are substituting with the apple. When you use as a substitution, instead of actually boxing it, you are just crossing it out.
2. Apples are easier to draw.
3. Apples are good for you.
4. An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away.
LaTeX code for apple
, or if you want some color,
Examples
1. Evaluate:
If we set , we can see that .
Solving, we get
2. If
Find x.
If we set equal to we get and
Simplifying, we find so
3. Evaluate:
Extensions
The :) Method
When more than one variable is needed, pears, bananas, stars, and smiley faces are usually used.