Math isn't just about numbers and symbols; it teaches us valuable skills like connecting ideas, being creative, communicating effectively, visualizing concepts, and reasoning logically. These skills are essential for solving complex problems from different angles, considering different solutions, and evaluating their effectiveness. When we develop these skills early in life, we can confidently apply math to everyday situations without any fear or doubt.

By solving quadratics, we find values for the variable that make the equation true.
These equations are used in areas like physics and engineering to solve problems involving motion and relationships.

Rational expressions are fractions that have variables in them. They are written like P(x)/Q(x), where P(x) and Q(x) are expressions with variables and coefficients. The denominator cannot be zero.
Rational equations are equations that have these fractions in them. To solve a rational equation, you find the values of the variable that make the equation true.

Radical expressions involve the square root symbol (√) and finding the square root of a number. For example, √9 is 3 because 3 multiplied by itself equals 9.

Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with triangles. It focuses on the relationships between angles and sides of triangles.
The primary trigonometric functions are sine, cosine, and tangent (sin, cos, and tan), which relate angles to the ratios of sides.