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How To : Calculate square roots on paper the easy way

Perhaps not as easy as using a calculator, but easy nevertheless! With mathematics, as with anything else, not everyone progresses at the same rate. Happily, in the age of Internet video tutorials, this isn't a problem. Those who progress quickly can go beyond what's being tau ...more

How To : Calculate the optimal angle for a projectile

From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps. With this four-part installment from Internet pedag ...more

A Null Byte Call to Arms : Join the Fight Against Ignorance

Another week has passed on the online battlefield as the CISPA legislation continues to grind away at our freedom. Here at Null Byte, we try to keep our community informed and knowledgeable at the same time—and that means creating content for them to learn from. After last we ...more

News : Understanding Modern Cryptography: Public Keys

Last time, we looked at archaic cryptography, so you should have a basic understanding of some of the concepts and terminology you'll need. Now, we'll discuss one of the most important advances in computer security in the 20th century—public key cryptography. What Is Public K ...more

News : So What Are the Odds That There Is Alien Life?

A six-year survey of millions of stars in the Milky Way found that nearly every star has orbiting planets. This means: 100+ billion planets in the Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way is one of 170+ billion galaxies. My math isn't that good, what's 100 billion x 170 billion? Mo ...more

How To : Things to Do on WonderHowTo (11/9 - 11/15)

WonderHowTo is made up niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. This week: mathematical sculptures, burning Xb ...more

How To : Graph inequalities on a number line

In this video, we learn how to graph inequalities on a number line. Inequalities have a greater than or less than sign instead of an equal signs. Remember that these are no different than figuring out how to graph normal equations. First, you will need to remove the single num ...more

How To : Add and subtract fractions with numerical examples

In this video, we learn how to add and subtract fractions with numerical examples. First, write down an example on a piece of paper to add two fractions together. To do this, you will write out the denominator in the common form and then add the numerators together. If you don ...more

How To : Solve inequalities by multiplying or dividing

In this tutorial, we learn how to solve inequalities by multiplying or dividing. Start out with your equation written out in front of you. Now, find the variable in the equation and figure out how to get rid of the denominator underneath it. Divide this on both sides, then you ...more

How To : Use the PRIME operator in math

In this video, we learn how to use the PRIME operator in math. The prime operator is the opposite of something in the equation. Take a look at the illustration in the video that is shown. Once you see that, you will be able to tell what A prime and B prime are. A prime is the ...more

How To : Use the Quintile Formula in Statistics

In this tutorial, we learn how to use the Quintile Formula in Statistics. To find the quintile rank of a formula that is in a certain set, you will first need to count the number you are given. Then, read the equation so you understand what the R, N, equal side, and other numb ...more

How To : Understand differentiation in math

This informative video series will help you with finding your derivatives through the process of differentiation in calculus. Follow along and graph the gradient of the given curve and then solve it as you go along! Just make sure you follow along exactly! Part 1 of 4 - How to ...more

How To : Decipher what he means when he says "You're fun"

So you've been going out with that cutie from Math class for a month already and the sparks are flying but you wouldn't consider yourselves boyfriend and girlfriend. Then there's the kicker: One night after having a great dinner, he tells you "You're fun." Bring out the overa ...more

How To : How Long Would It Take to Crack Your Password?

If you have any doubt about how secure that strong password you created really is, there's an easy way to check online. Just visit HowSecureIsMyPassword.net, which uses a combination of math and statistics to determine how long it would take for a PC to crack your password. It ...more

How To : Solve word problems involving domain and range

See how to find the domain and range of a function implied by a word problem with this free video math lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the In ...more

How To : Solve absolute value equations

Looking for a guide on how to solve absolute value equations in algebra? See how it's done with this free video math lesson. Need help finding the From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged t ...more

How To : Solve percentages without a calculator

Want to know how to find percentages quickly without the use of a calculator? It's easy. This free video math lesson will show you how it's done. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to ...more

How To : Calculate percentage composition by formula

Could you use a little help figuring out how to find percentage composition? Watch this free video lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Intern ...more

How To : Add or subtract fractions in basic algebra

Could you use a little help figuring out how to sum and subtract fractions? Watch this free video lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Interne ...more

How To : Solve word problems in trigonometry

Need help figuring out how to unpack and solve word problems in trig? Learn how with this free video trigonometry lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thank ...more

How To : Find orthagonal complements in linear algebra

Learn how to prove that the orthogonal complement of the orthogonal complement of V is V! From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier t ...more

How To : Take the indefinite integral of a polynomial

Want to know how to find the indefinite integral (or anti-derivative) of a polynomial? From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ...more

How To : Solve ratio problems in basic mathematics

Need help figuring out how to work with ratios? Look no further than this free video lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easie ...more

How To : Add and subtract rational expressions in algebra

In this math tutorial, you'll be trained in the arcane art of adding and subtracting rational expressions by finding the common denominator. A skill many discard upon leaving middle school, it is used by the villians who operate under the acronym "SAT" to test those caught bla ...more

How To : Work with equivalent fractions

In this tutorial you will learn how to determine and work with equivalent fractions. If you do not know what an equivalent fraction is or how to find them, this is the video for you. Taught by a real teacher, this clip will show you examples and give you tips on how to work wi ...more

How To : Build a giant geoboard with your kids

Geoboards are fun tools to teach your child the basic concepts of shapes and how they work in math; any kid would love a gigantic one! Firstly, you need to obtain a pegboard (what they hang merchandise on in hardware and similar stores). They usually come in 4x8' sheets, so yo ...more

How To : Solve rational equations easily

This video revolves around solving rational equations in Algebra 2. When you are given a rational equation, you have to find the greatest common factor and multiply all fractions to get that common factor. If a fraction already has that common factor, then no further step is n ...more

How To : Use probability of dependent events

In this video you will learn how to use probability of dependent events. The video starts with a small advertisement to there website http://www.yourteacher.com. Then its followed up by a math instructor taking you through a example problem to help you understand how you can b ...more

How To : Perform The Kicker magic card trick

This video shows you how to perform the magic card trick "The Kicker". In poker when you have four of a kind, the fifth card in your hand is called the Kicker card. It's usually meaningless unless you have a tie where it is used to determine the winner. In this trick you learn ...more

How To : Find the Slope Given 2 Ordered Pairs

Slope is the change in Y over the change in X. Written out, the formula looks is as follows: (y2-y1) ——— (x2-x1) It's a simple formula that just requires you to input your coordinates to calculate the value of the slope. Values are generally notated as such: (x1,y1), (x2,y2 ...more

How To : Find the area of triangles

Are you horrible at math? Are you unable to calculate the area of a triangle? This video will teach you how to calculate the area of a triangle! By showing you every step towards solving the area of a triangle slowly, it feels as though a tutor is actually teach you in person. ...more

How To : Multiply and divide fractions in math

One can learn, from watching this video, how to multiply and divide fractions. Prof. Alexander gives a discourse on multiplication and division of fractions in a simple, easy way. For multiplication, one should first look for highest common factor in the numerator of one fract ...more

How To : Find the area of a ring w/ the areas of 2 circles

Doina Popovici's video explains how to calculate the area of a ring. She takes us really slow, down to all the steps of this process. It's very important that she explains every math formula and operation so you cannot get lost into this solving. The video uses nice pictures a ...more

How To : Reduce fractions in math problems

In this math tutorial, you will learn how to reduce fractions using the prime factoring method. The narrator, a math teacher, of the video begins by defining what prime numbers are. This is important to know. When reducing fractions you need to reduce both the numerator and th ...more

How To : Apply the distributive property

The distributive property is a very important factor to consider in math and may save you a lot of trouble on your math homework. For values which lie right outside parentheses, you will need to distribute this value across the contents of whatever is inside the parentheses. Y ...more

How To : Find the area of a triangle

In this video, learn how to calculate one of the most important puzzlers in math - the area of a triangle. This is one of the first things you will learn in geometry and is helpful in math as well as science classes. Check out this tutorial if you are having trouble grasping t ...more

How To : Convert percents to decimals

Math Problem Generator shows us how to convert the percentage into decimals in a simple and in a very effective manner. To convert the numbers from the percentage mode to a decimal mode you need to know how to shift the decimals. take any number which is in percentage mode, he ...more

How To : Reduce a fraction in math

The above video is very informative to anyone who does not know the division of fractions. The author very neatly explains the meaning of a common divisor i.e. it is a number that divides two numbers evenly. Therefore, one must divide a fraction as many times until the remaini ...more

How To : Find the interior angle sum of a polygon

In this tutorial the instructor shows a method to compute the interior angle sum of a polygon. He gives us the formula for the interior angle sum of a convex polygon as (n-2) * 180 where n is the number of sides of the polygon. He goes and take a 6 sided polygon as an example ...more

How To : Central limit with a TI-83 graphing calculator

Need to know how to use your Texas Instruments graphing calculator for your college math or statistics class? You're in luck... watch this video tutorial to see how to use the central limit with a TI-83 graphing calculator. Central limit theorem. The CB&O pet food company ma ...more

How To : Find the volume of pyramids in geometry

A pyramid is a three-dimensional figure with a polygonal base and a vertex. The base can be a triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon, or other type of polygon. The volume of a pyramid is given by the following formula: V = (Area of the base x h)/ 3 Since the volume of a ...more

How To : Solve a proportion word problem in algebra

In this math lesson we will learn how to solve a proportion word problem. Watch the video to learn how to set up a proportion, solve it, and interpret the answer. Definition A proportion is a statement that two ratios (or fractions) are equal. The cross products of the terms ...more

How To : Solve compound inequalities in algebra

In this math lesson, you will learn how to solve compound inequality problems. A compound inequality is a combination of two inequalities joined together by the words “and” or “or”. Examples of compound inequalities: First example: 2x-3<5 and x+14>11 Second example: 5m>65 o ...more

Learn Java : Part One

So you want to learn the basics of the fantastic language Java, but you don't want to search the Inter-webs looking for a great tutorial. Well you came to the right place, now may I present to you JAVA. Before We Begin You must have the latest version of Java Development Kit ...more

How To : Things to Do on WonderHowTo (02/01 - 02/07)

WonderHowTo is made up of niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. Thanks to all of our moderators and contrib ...more

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