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Order of Operations (1988)

The Power of Algebra

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Educational

Place Covered: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1988

Duration: 00:14:31

Subjects: Educational films | Mathematics | Algebra | General Motors Corporation | GENERAL MOTORS PLANT

Contributors:

  • Stringer, David Host
  • Fourrier, Clay Producer
  • Valdez, Albert Interviewee

Description

This episode of the series “The Power of Algebra” from 1988 teaches students how to solve equations using the rules for the order of operations. It also includes an interview with civil engineer Albert Valdez, who discusses his use of mathematics in his job at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Shreveport. Host: David Stringer