Math Games

Archive for October, 2010

Question: math game problemo?

Ok, so my middle school math class has to create a game for the school math night. My partner and I are having trouble creating one.... Any idea's for the game and prizes for it????

THANK YOU!!!!!

Answer: Do you have to invent your own, or simply find one to use? If you simply need to find one, I highly recommend "Math 24" and "Set". If you need something less widely available, how about checking your local library or book store for books on games and puzzles? You could also do a web search for "Math Games" and borrow whatever strikes your fancy. The game of Nim is an old standard, and there are several variations that are likely to keep any math-major parents from winning every game from 7pm to closing.

Algebra & Math Help : Math Activities for Middle School Students

Question: Simplifying Rational Expressions?

I dont know how to do this word problem...PLEASE HELP ME!!

Ramon is playing a game in which he must pull two blocks out of a bag containing red and yellow blocks. He cannot look, and he cannot replace the block. The bad has 4 more red blocks than yellow blocks.

a. Write and simplify an expression that represents Ramon;s probability of picking a red block, then a yelloww block.

b. What is the probablilty that Ramon pulls a red block then a yellow block if there are 6 yellow blocks in the bag before his first pick?

c. WHat is the probablility that Ramon pulls two yellow blocks if there are 6 yellow blocks in the bag before his first pick?

PLEASE HELP ME.....WAT IS THIS QUESTION EVEN TRYING TO ASK???!?!?!?!?!?!? MY MIND IS BURNED UP AND IS PRACTICALLY MELTING BECAUSE I CANT GET THIS PROBLEM, AND MY STUPID MATH HW IS GRADED!!! SO IF I GET ONE WRONG, I GET A 65% !!! WAHT THE HECKKKK??? please help me. please.

Answer: A. P(r)=no of reds/(2r-4) p(y)=no of yellows/(2r-5) b. 10/16 x 6/15=1/4 c. 6/15 x 5/14=1/7

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