All straight line graphs have an equation that can be written in the form 𝑦 equals 𝑚𝑥 add 𝑐, where 𝑚, the coefficient of the 𝑥 term, is the gradient or slope of the line. The constant, 𝑐, is ...

If you've ever looked at the curve of a hill, the cables of a suspension bridge or the arc of a coastline and wondered, "I wonder what function would fit that line?" -- congratulations, you're a nerd.

I never would have passed trigonometry without my graphing calculator. Not only did it plot x and y coordinates perfectly, but its downloadable games provided just enough distraction to endure Miss ...