Tag: prealgebra

Pre-Algebra ACT Math Prep: Factors and Primes

For this ACT Math post, we are going to delve briefly into number theory. On every ACT test, you are going to see problems related to either factors, multiples, primes, or a combination of all three types of numbers. We cover a basic example that involves finding factors of numbers, as well as recognizing prime numbers.

The example used in the video will be based off the following ACT math problem below:

Click here to see the problem.

This is the practice exercise we will work out in the video:

This practice problem is considered an EASY to MEDIUM difficulty problem.

Feel free to send any math problems to mathproblems@mathonthefly.com. Feedback and suggestions are always appreciated!

Pre-Algebra ACT Math Prep: Combining Ratios

Ratios are shown in a variety of ways on the ACT. If two different ratios have an item in common, you can use the two ratios to create a new ratio.

The example used in the video will be based off the following ACT math problem below:

Click here to see the problem.

This is the practice exercise we will work out in the video:

This practice problem is considered a MEDIUM difficulty problem.

Feel free to send any math problems to mathproblems@mathonthefly.com. Feedback and suggestions are always appreciated!

Pre-Algebra ACT Math Prep: Fractions of Amounts

For this ACT math post, we will be covering prealgebra and finding fractions of amounts. Even though working out fractions of groups by hand is simple compared to other concepts, we aid in understanding the concept better by showing the problem worked out by hand, as well as with pictures.

The example used in the video will be based off the following ACT math problem below:

Click here to see the problem.

This is the practice exercise we will work out in the video:

This practice problem is considered an EASY difficulty problem.

Feel free to send any math problems to mathproblems@mathonthefly.com. Feedback and suggestions are always appreciated!