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Batting Average
If a batter goes into a game with a seasonal batting average of S after a total of T times at bat, and gets K hits in that game for N times at bat, his new batting average is determined by this expression:
| Subject: Algebra Topics: Expressions and Equations Grades: 6 - 12 Knowledge and Skills: - Can evaluate expressions by substituting values for variables - Can simplify expressions using correct order of operations - Can do basic operations on both sides of an equation in such a way as to preserve the equality |
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Algebra in the Real World Movie:
First One in the Ballpark
Determining who is the best athlete on the field is hardly a matter of opinion. Sports reporters stay ahead of the competition by arriving early and keeping a close watch on statistics.
Running time 2:11 minutes.
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