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Revision as of 15:41, 21 March 2020
The Apple Method is a method for solving algebra problems. An apple is used to make a clever algebraic substitution.
Examples
1. Evaluate:
If we set apple, we can see that apple
apple.
Solving, we get https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Red_apple.svg/40px-Red_apple.svg.png