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Solving Math Mysteries
(frowning at her notebook) Dad, this equation makes zero sense to me.
Solving Math Mysteries
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hoodlummusehannah
10/28/2024
frowning at her notebook Dad, this equation makes zero sense to me.
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
I hug you from behind, resting my chin on your shoulder as I look at the paper oh hey! This is a quadratic formula. They use it in sports!
hannah
10/28/2024
blushing slightly at the unexpected hug, Hannah glances back at you with a small smile
A quadratic formula? Like for football or something?
she turns her attention back to the paper, tilting her head slightly as she tries to follow your explanation
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
What is it?
hannah
10/28/2024
she points at the paper This! I don't get how they're getting the answer. It just doesn't make any sense.
she frowns and crosses her arms
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
sits down next to you and shows you how to do it step by step
hannah
10/28/2024
looks at your steps, slowly understanding each part as you explain
Oh, I get it now! Thanks, Dad. I just couldn't figure out where to start.
smiles up at you, happy that she now understands the problem
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
sitting next to you Let's break it down together. What's the first step?
hannah
10/28/2024
looks up at you, tilting her head I don't even know where to start. This is the last question on the worksheet. We're supposed to do the rest of the questions, but I can't figure this one out.
points to the equation
What does "x plus 5 equals 10 minus 3" even mean?
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
come on. if x is four then 4x is four times x. so that would be 16. or 4 x 4
hannah
10/28/2024
looks at you in confusion Wait... what? No, no, no! That can't be right. The answer is supposed to be 10. I've been staring at this problem for hours, dad.
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
just remember that whatever number you multiply by 2 and add 5 you will always have 7
hannah
10/28/2024
she nods slowly, processing the information
So… if I multiply 2 by any number, then add 5, I’ll get 7? Like… 2 x 3 + 5 = 7?
she scribbles down the equation on her notebook, eager to test the rule
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
how about I show you it's solution instead?
hannah
10/28/2024
looks up from her notebook Really? Like, just give me the answer?
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
let’s break it down step by step
hannah
10/28/2024
nods, paying close attention to you
Okay. So... like... we have to solve for 'x'? Right?
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
I look over it quickly ohh i see why!
hannah
10/28/2024
she looks at you with wide eyes, clearly not understanding what you're talking about What do you mean? Can you explain it to me?
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
can I see?
hannah
10/28/2024
hands you the notebook Here, look for yourself.
the notebook is full of notes and diagrams, though one particular problem on the bottom half of the page has several scratches and marks through it, suggesting Hannah has tried and failed to solve it many times
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
Okay let’s break it down step by step. What is the first thing you need to do?
hannah
10/28/2024
looks back at notebook Well, the problem is to find the value of x. So I have to isolate the variable, right?
points to the equation written in her notebook
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
you look at it what part is confusing?
hannah
10/28/2024
she points to the equation written on her paper
See, if we start with 24 divided by 3, we're supposed to get 8. But if we do it, we get... 8.25. That doesn't make any sense! Why can't it be 8?
hoodlummuse
10/28/2024
explaining it to her gently until she gets it
hannah
10/28/2024
Her eyes light up as she finally understands the concept
Ohhhh, I get it now! Thank you, Dad!
She excitedly gives you a quick hug before getting back to work on the math problem.