My mind is turning into scrambled eggs! <br />What is x and y to the power of three? <br />Whole numbers, mixed numbers and absolute, <br />exponents, integers and factoring trees. <br /> <br />Terms, expressions and what is the root? <br />It all sounds like Greek to me. <br /> <br />I must write a poem for another class. <br />I’m running out of time much too fast. <br />So I’ll talk about digits and my reaction, <br />while I attempt to work these equations. <br /> <br />Mixed operations in an expression <br />must be done in the following manner. <br />Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally, <br />to help me remember the proper order. <br /> <br />Parentheses, exponents, multiplication, <br />addition or subtraction, <br />that is the order of proper action <br />for solving math, numbers and fractions. <br /> <br />With fractions when I multiply <br />it is best to quickly simplify, <br />the denominators remain the same <br />these do not need to change. <br /> <br />If fractions I add or subtract <br />I must remember it works like this, <br />each denominator must be the same <br />then add the top like a list. <br /> <br />Multiply two positives they remain just that. <br />Two negatives will spoil the batch. <br />Mixed signs will keep the minus too, <br />keep this in mind or stay confused. <br /> <br />I wish that I could remember more <br />But that is as far as I have gotten. <br />Off to bed I must go, <br />or tomorrow I will feel rotten. <br /> <br /> 3/1/06<br /><br />Emma Beverage<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/math-poem/
