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Aug. 19, 2021

Salary Conversion Calculator

Converts a salary for a given time period into hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or annual salary. Also shows a complete grid of conversions for a raise or new job. Salary Conversion Calculator URL: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/salary.php Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Salary Conversion Example of 4000 per month 01:32 Salary Conversion Summary Grid…

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Aug. 16, 2021

Cuboid Calculator

Shows you the definition of a cuboid, a picture of a cuboid, and the Surface Area, Volume, Face Diagonals, and Space Diagonal of the Cuboid. Cuboid Calculator URL: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/cuboid.php Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:59 Definition of a Cuboid 01:08 Cuboid Picture 01:23 Volume of a Cuboid 01:45 Surface Area of a…

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Aug. 16, 2021

Heptagonal Number Calculator

Shows you the definition, the picture, and the formula for an heptagonal number. Calculates the nth heptagonal number based on your choosing. Heptagonal Number Calculator Link: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/heptagonal-number-calculator.php Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Calculator Demo 00:41 Definition of a Heptagonal Number 00:52 Heptagonal Number Image 01:05 Heptagonal Number Formula 01:32 7th Heptagonal…

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Aug. 15, 2021

Octagonal Number Calculator

Shows you the definition, the picture, and the formula for an octagonal number. Calculates the nth octagonal number in an octagonal numbers sequence based on your choosing. Octagonal Number Calculator Link: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/octagonal-number-calculator.php Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Definition of an Octagonal Number 00:54 Octagonal Number Image 01:15 Octagonal Number Formula 01:28…

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Aug. 13, 2021

Favorable Outcomes

Demonstrates a favorable outcome in an experiment for an event and how it relates to probability. This shows you an example of a favorable outcome in a coin flip and a favorable outcome in a cube/die roll. Favorable Outcome Calculator: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/favorable-outcome.php Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Definition of Favorable Outcome 00:45…

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Aug. 13, 2021

College Prep Confidential #32 - Transform a Crappy College Essay into a Masterpiece with One Skill

In this College Prep Confidential episode, Are you a bad writer? An average writer? Here's how to transform yourself into a keyboard killer using one skill. The one book you can read in 2 days which will transform your writing into greased lighting Use this free tool to tighten up…

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Aug. 12, 2021

Vinculum

Shows the definition of a vinculum , what is a vinculum, as well as what a vinculum is used for in segments, fractions, radicals, square roots, and repeating decimals. Demonstratres multiple examples of a vinculum for math notation. Vinculum Page: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/vinculum.php Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:19 Definition of a Vinculum 00:31…

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Aug. 11, 2021

1089 Number Trick

Demonstrates how to do the 1089 number trick using a 3-digit number with no repeating digits and no zeros. 1089 Number Trick Calculator: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/1089.php Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:16 How to pick your number 00:41 Step 1 - Reverse the digits of your original number 00:52 Step 2 - Subtract the…

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Aug. 10, 2021

Modus Tollens

Demonstrates the logical argument of modus tollens. Shows the definition of modus tollens, examples, and the notation. Resources: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/modus-tollens.php https://www.mathcelebrity.com/modus-ponens.php https://www.mathcelebrity.com/truthtable.php Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Modus Tollens Definition 00:55 Modus Tollens Notation 01:01 Modus Tollens in a Truth Table 01:28 Outro

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Aug. 10, 2021

Multiplication By Zero Mental Model for Math

Demonstrates the multiplication by zero mental model for math. Suppose you have 3 skills needed to solve a certain math problem. You're good at 2 of them, but don't know the 3rd skill at all. The 3rd skill struggles zero out the other 2 skills you're good at. This is…

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Aug. 9, 2021

Modus Ponens

Demonstrates the logical argument of modus ponens using a truth tables. Shows the definition of modus ponens, examples, and the notation. Resources: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/modus-ponens.php https://www.mathcelebrity.com/truthtable.php Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:14 Definition of Modus Ponens 00:29 Modus Ponens Logic 00:50 Modus Ponens Example 01:08 Modus Ponens Negation Logic 01:29 Modus Ponens Negation Example…

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Aug. 7, 2021

Tipping Calculator

Given an original bill amount, tip percent, and number of people at a meal, this video shows you how much to tip by calculating 4 things: 1) Total Amount Due with Tip 2) Total Amount Per Person 3) Total Tip Amount 4) Total Tip Amount Per Person Tip Calculator: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/tip.php…

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Aug. 6, 2021

Hemisphere Calculator

Walks you through the various calculations of a hemisphere given a radius (r) including: Base Circumference of a Hemisphere Volume of a Hemisphere Curved Surface Area of a Hemisphere Base Surface Area of a Hemisphere Total Surface Area of a Hemisphere Hemisphere Calculator Link: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/hemisphere-calculator.php Timestamps: Intro 00:00 Base Circumference…

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Aug. 5, 2021

Circular Permutation Calculator

Walks you through the circular permutation calculator using the circular permutation formula. Calculator: www.mathcelebrity.com/circular-permutation-calculator.php

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Aug. 2, 2021

Positivity Rate Calculator

Given positive tests and total tests, this calculates the positivity rate as a percentage. Also known as percent positive, it walks you through the formula: Positivity Rate = 100% x positive tests/total tests Useful in determining cases with diseases like Coronavirus. Positivity Rate Calculator URL: www.mathcelebrity.com/positivity-rate-calculator.php

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July 10, 2021

Inversion Mental Model for Math

Demonstrates another mental model for math called inversion. Inversion is used by famous billionaires like Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, Charlie Munger, and Steve Jobs. This video shows you the mental models these famous billionaires use, applied to math.

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May 5, 2021

Pollyanna Effect in Math

Demonstrates the power of the Pollyanna effect to transform your perception of math as a negative into a positive force for good in your life.

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April 28, 2021

Process of Elimination for Multiple Choice Math Questions

Shows you how to instantly increase the probability of guessing right by using the process of elimination. This process helps you eliminate answers on multiple choice questions using the process of elimination mental model.

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April 27, 2021

Kaizen Math and the Power of the 1%

This video shows you the next mental model for math: Kaizen. You'll discover what is kaizen and how you can use Kaizen and compound interest to skyrocket your grades without being a genius or naturally gifted in math. This is part of our what are mental models series. Discover the…

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April 11, 2021

Stop Procrastinating With the Hawthorne Effect

Demonstrates the Hawthorne Effect in Math and how to use it to beat procrastination and optimize your math homework sessions. Reveals two tricks to use with the Hawthorne effect to help with math homework. This is part of our what are mental models series. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:28 Hawthorne…

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March 3, 2021

Addition Table 1-12

Shows you an animated addition table for 1-12

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Feb. 26, 2021

Multiplication Tables 1-12

Shows the multiplication tables for 1-12 in an animated grid. Also known as times tables.

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Feb. 18, 2021

Subconscious Mind Affirmations

20 subconscious mind affirmations you can fall asleep or meditate to. Reprogram your brain using the Law of Attraction for peace and success using these positive affirmations. Affirmations: I have unlimited energy I am enough I have the power to master this day I radiate intelligent energy My mind will…

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Feb. 2, 2021

Triangles

Shows you various properties of a triangle, what a triangle is, properties of a triangle, and triangle types by angle (acute triangle, right triangle, obtuse triangle) and triangle types by side (scalene triangle, isosceles triangle, and equilateral triangle) Lesson: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/triangle.php Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:29 What is a Triangle? 01:02…

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