Algebra in Everyday Life (A Way of Thinking About Numbers)

Jim shows Grace how she can use algebra to find out the quantities of red and yellow paint she needs to make enough orange paint to complete some stage scenery. Demonstrates the algebraic steps of observation, translation, manipulation, and computation, and mentions other uses of algebra.

Credits

David A. Smart (producer); R. Orin Cornett

Copyright

Complete catalog record
ALGEBRA IN EVERYDAY LIFE. Coronet, c1948. 11 min., sd., b&w, 16mm. Summary: An explanation of the uses of algebra in solving problems of everyday life. Demonstrates three steps in the algebraic process: observation, translation, and manipulation and computation. Credits: Educational collaborator, R. Orin Cornett. © David A. Smart; 27Dec48; MP4240.

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