Math in Real Life

Math in… Mirrors
Rana Chan Rana Chan

Math in… Mirrors

When we look at ourselves in a mirror, we might smile or frown. But how do things change when you look at them in a mirror?

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Math in… Hiking
Brian Elieson Brian Elieson

Math in… Hiking

As the weather starts to warm, many of us are excited to get outside and hike. So how can you tell if a hike will be easy or hard?

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Math in… Tossing a Coin
Brian Elieson Brian Elieson

Math in… Tossing a Coin

Coin tossing is used to decide everything, from who has to pay for takeout to who gets to speak first at a presidential debate. So if you bet on heads, what's the chance you'll win?

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Math in… Knitting
Brian Elieson Brian Elieson

Math in… Knitting

How do knitters decide how many stitches to put on their needles for the desired product size?

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Math in… Winter Weather
Brian Elieson Brian Elieson

Math in… Winter Weather

Bundle up! Is it below freezing where you live? Wait... how do we know what's "below freezing", anyway?

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Math in… Cake
Brian Elieson Brian Elieson

Math in… Cake

We have one big cake that has been sliced. How do we express each piece in relation to the big cake mathematically?

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Math in… Digital Colors
Brian Elieson Brian Elieson

Math in… Digital Colors

Ever wondered about the math behind the vibrant colors on your digital screens? What does “RGB” mean? How can three colors make all the colors you see?

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Math in… Braiding
Brian Elieson Brian Elieson

Math in… Braiding

Did you know there is even math related to hair braids? Get a quick rundown of the theory behind it.

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Math in… Sliced Bread
Brian Elieson Brian Elieson

Math in… Sliced Bread

Can you guess the shape of an entire loaf of bread when you see a slice of it? Mathematicians can! How do they do it?

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