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The Math Dude Quick and Dirty Tips to Make Math Easier

The Math Dude makes understanding math easier and more fun than you ever thought possible. Host Dr. Jason Marshall provides clear explanations of math terms and principles, and his simple tricks for solving basic algebra problems will have even the most mathphobic looking forward to working out whatever math problem comes their way. If you’re getting ready to take the SAT, GRE, or any of the other standardized tests; or if you’re going back to school and need to brush up on the basics, Math Dude’s Quick and Dirty Tips to Make Math Easier will strengthen your fundamental skills and help you understand the language of math. And if you just want to calculate the tip without using your iPhone and impress all your friends, his tips and tricks are for you too.

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Latest Episodes:

216 TMD Why Does a Triangle Have 180 Degrees? May 20, 2016

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How many degrees do the three angles of a triangle contain? They've got 180 of 'em, right? Why 180 and not some other number? And do all triangles really contain 180 degrees? Keep on listening to find out! Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/11fbwwv

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280 TMD How to Think About Division: Part 1 May 13, 2016

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What does it really mean to divide two numbers? Or two variables? How can you visualize these processes? And how are they related to the process of multiplication? Keep on listening to find out! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Xqsr88

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198 TMD The Equation for a Happy Mother's Day May 06, 2016

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What's the most important holiday in May? Obviously it's Mother's Day. Did you know there's an equation that can help you celebrate? Keep on reading to find out what it is! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Og53su

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279 TMD How to Think About Multiplication: Part 2 Apr 29, 2016

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What does it mean to multiply a positive number by a negative number? What does it mean to multiply two negative numbers? How about two variables? Or lots and lots of variables? Keep on listening to find out! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1rqtjO9

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129 TMD How to Simplify Fractions Apr 22, 2016

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Learn how to simplify the fractions in your life. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1VGjSXN

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278 TMD How to Think About Multiplication: Part 1 Apr 15, 2016

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What happens when you multiply one number by another? Is there a right answer to this question? What does it tell us about how you should think about multiplication? Keep on listening to find out! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/21oazeO

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030 TMD How to Use Math to Send Encrypted Messages Apr 08, 2016

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Learn what one-time pad encryption is, how it has been used throughout history, and how to use math to send your own encrypted messages. Questions go to mathdude@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/UZqPpb

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277 TMD 3 Numerical Fun Facts About the NCAA Tournament Apr 01, 2016

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How can you quickly figure out how many games are needed to determine the winner of a tournament? What are the odds of predicting the winner of each and every game? And how does this explain why your NCAA tournament bracket was so wrong? Keep on listening to find out! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1N9qjPU

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213 TMD What Are the Odds of Winning the Lottery? Mar 25, 2016

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What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions lottery jackpot and striking it rich? How long would you need to play before having a 50-50 chance of winning? Keep on listening to find out! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/21M7fZl

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276 TMD How to Think About Subtraction: Part 2 Mar 18, 2016

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Do you really know what subtraction is? By which I mean do you really feel it in your gut? Here's part two of the series that will help you do so! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1q7Pus0

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