The Apple Method
The Apple Method is a method for solving algebra problems. An apple is used to make a clever algebraic substitution.
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[hide]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.
Examples
1. Evaluate:
If we set , we can see that .
Solving, we get
2. If Find x.
3. Evaluate:
Extensions
The pear method
When more than one variable is needed, pears, bananas, etc. are usually used.