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<p>In mathematics, a unit rate is a way to compare quantities in different units. It gives the amount of one unit per another unit. In this topic, we will learn the formula for calculating the unit rate.</p>
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<p>In mathematics, a unit rate is a way to compare quantities in different units. It gives the amount of one unit per another unit. In this topic, we will learn the formula for calculating the unit rate.</p>
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<h2>List of Math Formulas for Unit Rate</h2>
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<h2>List of Math Formulas for Unit Rate</h2>
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<p>Unit<a>rate</a>is used to compare two different quantities by dividing them. Let’s learn the<a>formula</a>to calculate the unit rate.</p>
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<p>Unit<a>rate</a>is used to compare two different quantities by dividing them. Let’s learn the<a>formula</a>to calculate the unit rate.</p>
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<h2>Math Formula for Unit Rate</h2>
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<h2>Math Formula for Unit Rate</h2>
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<p>The unit rate is calculated by dividing the first quantity by the second quantity.</p>
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<p>The unit rate is calculated by dividing the first quantity by the second quantity.</p>
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<p>The formula for unit rate is: Unit Rate = Quantity1 / Quantity2</p>
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<p>The formula for unit rate is: Unit Rate = Quantity1 / Quantity2</p>
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<h2>Importance of Unit Rate Formula</h2>
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<h2>Importance of Unit Rate Formula</h2>
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<p>In<a>math</a>and real life, we use the unit rate formula to understand the relationship between quantities.</p>
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<p>In<a>math</a>and real life, we use the unit rate formula to understand the relationship between quantities.</p>
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<p>Here are some important uses<a>of</a>the unit rate:</p>
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<p>Here are some important uses<a>of</a>the unit rate:</p>
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<ul><li>Unit rates are used to compare different scenarios, such as speed, price per item, and efficiency. </li>
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<ul><li>Unit rates are used to compare different scenarios, such as speed, price per item, and efficiency. </li>
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<li>By learning this formula, students can easily solve problems related to<a>ratios</a>and proportional relationships. </li>
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<li>By learning this formula, students can easily solve problems related to<a>ratios</a>and proportional relationships. </li>
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<li>To determine the cost per unit of an item, we use the unit rate formula.</li>
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<li>To determine the cost per unit of an item, we use the unit rate formula.</li>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks to Memorize Unit Rate Math Formula</h2>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks to Memorize Unit Rate Math Formula</h2>
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<p>Students may find math formulas tricky.</p>
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<p>Students may find math formulas tricky.</p>
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<p>Here are some tips and tricks to master the unit rate formula:</p>
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<p>Here are some tips and tricks to master the unit rate formula:</p>
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<ul><li> Remember that dividing one quantity by another gives the unit rate. </li>
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<ul><li> Remember that dividing one quantity by another gives the unit rate. </li>
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<li> Relate the use of unit rate to real-life situations, like miles per hour, price per pound, or cost per liter. </li>
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<li> Relate the use of unit rate to real-life situations, like miles per hour, price per pound, or cost per liter. </li>
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<li> Use flashcards to memorize the formula and rewrite it for quick recall, and create a formula chart for quick reference.</li>
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<li> Use flashcards to memorize the formula and rewrite it for quick recall, and create a formula chart for quick reference.</li>
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</ul><h2>Real-Life Applications of Unit Rate Math Formula</h2>
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</ul><h2>Real-Life Applications of Unit Rate Math Formula</h2>
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<p>In real life, the unit rate plays a major role in making comparisons and decisions.</p>
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<p>In real life, the unit rate plays a major role in making comparisons and decisions.</p>
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<p>Here are some applications of the unit rate formula:</p>
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<p>Here are some applications of the unit rate formula:</p>
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<ul><li>To determine the most cost-effective<a>product</a>by<a>comparing</a>price per unit. </li>
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<ul><li>To determine the most cost-effective<a>product</a>by<a>comparing</a>price per unit. </li>
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<li>In transportation, to calculate speed as miles per hour or kilometers per hour. </li>
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<li>In transportation, to calculate speed as miles per hour or kilometers per hour. </li>
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<li> In cooking, to adjust recipes based on servings needed, by comparing quantities per serving.</li>
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<li> In cooking, to adjust recipes based on servings needed, by comparing quantities per serving.</li>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them While Using Unit Rate Math Formula</h2>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them While Using Unit Rate Math Formula</h2>
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<p>Students make errors when calculating unit rates. Here are some mistakes and ways to avoid them.</p>
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<p>Students make errors when calculating unit rates. Here are some mistakes and ways to avoid them.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>A car travels 300 miles in 5 hours. What is the speed in miles per hour?</p>
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<p>A car travels 300 miles in 5 hours. What is the speed in miles per hour?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>The speed is 60 miles per hour.</p>
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<p>The speed is 60 miles per hour.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the speed, divide the total miles by the total hours: 300 miles / 5 hours</p>
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<p>To find the speed, divide the total miles by the total hours: 300 miles / 5 hours</p>
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<p>= 60 miles per hour.</p>
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<p>= 60 miles per hour.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A store sells 12 apples for $3. What is the cost per apple?</p>
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<p>A store sells 12 apples for $3. What is the cost per apple?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>The cost per apple is $0.25.</p>
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<p>The cost per apple is $0.25.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the cost per apple, divide the total cost by the number of apples: $3 / 12 apples</p>
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<p>To find the cost per apple, divide the total cost by the number of apples: $3 / 12 apples</p>
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<p>= $0.25 per apple.</p>
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<p>= $0.25 per apple.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>A recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 8 servings. How much flour is needed per serving?</p>
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<p>A recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 8 servings. How much flour is needed per serving?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>0.5 cups of flour per serving.</p>
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<p>0.5 cups of flour per serving.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the flour per serving, divide the total cups of flour by the number of servings: 4 cups / 8 servings</p>
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<p>To find the flour per serving, divide the total cups of flour by the number of servings: 4 cups / 8 servings</p>
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<p>= 0.5 cups per serving.</p>
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<p>= 0.5 cups per serving.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>A cyclist travels 180 kilometers in 6 hours. What is the speed in kilometers per hour?</p>
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<p>A cyclist travels 180 kilometers in 6 hours. What is the speed in kilometers per hour?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>The speed is 30 kilometers per hour.</p>
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<p>The speed is 30 kilometers per hour.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the speed, divide the total kilometers by the total hours: 180 kilometers / 6 hours</p>
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<p>To find the speed, divide the total kilometers by the total hours: 180 kilometers / 6 hours</p>
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<p>= 30 kilometers per hour.</p>
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<p>= 30 kilometers per hour.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h2>FAQs on Unit Rate Math Formula</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on Unit Rate Math Formula</h2>
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<h3>1.What is the unit rate formula?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is the unit rate formula?</h3>
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<p>The formula to find the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Quantity1 / Quantity2</p>
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<p>The formula to find the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Quantity1 / Quantity2</p>
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<h3>2.How do you calculate unit rate?</h3>
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<h3>2.How do you calculate unit rate?</h3>
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<p>To calculate the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity to determine the amount of one unit per another unit.</p>
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<p>To calculate the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity to determine the amount of one unit per another unit.</p>
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<h3>3.What is an example of a unit rate?</h3>
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<h3>3.What is an example of a unit rate?</h3>
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<p>An example of a unit rate is speed, such as miles per hour (mph), which indicates how many miles are traveled in one hour.</p>
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<p>An example of a unit rate is speed, such as miles per hour (mph), which indicates how many miles are traveled in one hour.</p>
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<h2>Glossary for Unit Rate Math Formulas</h2>
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<h2>Glossary for Unit Rate Math Formulas</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Unit Rate:</strong>A comparison of two different quantities when they are combined to express how much of one is there per unit of another.</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Unit Rate:</strong>A comparison of two different quantities when they are combined to express how much of one is there per unit of another.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Quantity:</strong>An amount or number of material or immaterial things.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Quantity:</strong>An amount or number of material or immaterial things.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Ratio:</strong>A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Ratio:</strong>A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Proportion:</strong>An<a>equation</a>that states that two ratios are equivalent.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Proportion:</strong>An<a>equation</a>that states that two ratios are equivalent.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Context:</strong>The circumstances or conditions relevant to an event, fact, etc.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Context:</strong>The circumstances or conditions relevant to an event, fact, etc.</li>
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</ul><h2>Jaskaran Singh Saluja</h2>
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</ul><h2>Jaskaran Singh Saluja</h2>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.</p>
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<p>Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.</p>
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<p>: He loves to play the quiz with kids through algebra to make kids love it.</p>
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<p>: He loves to play the quiz with kids through algebra to make kids love it.</p>