Math Solves Problems
Math Solves Problems

Math Solves Problems

Explaining math and making calculations new and well-known ones.


Calculating Walking Time Using Step Length and Speed

2 Jul 2026 1 minute read 0 comments Joe Bou Khalil

Here's an easy math problem that you can try and solve. It doesn't demand extreme calculations, just easy and simple math.    You can solve it or you can see the answer yourself under the problem.    What are math problems good for?  They train our m...

Making Exponential Equations Equal Using Logarithms

23 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments Joe Bou Khalil

Math is fun and today I am going to explain how to use logarithm and natural logarithm in a fun way.  Will also gonna explain exponants. But in a fun way.    Is it hard?  If you want to learn something new, nothing is hard; you just have to try to se...

My Step-by-Step Method for Visualizing Exponents

22 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments Joe Bou Khalil

So everyone has his own approach for explaining something. It doesn't mean it's wrong. But what it means is that you have your own perspective on things.    What am I going to show?  What I am going to show is this idea that came to my mind, and I th...

Challenge Your Eyes with These Moiré Illusions

20 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments Joe Bou Khalil

This is a simple fun illusion that lets you try to see the number. It's called Moiré-Magic. It's fun and could be a good time to spend with friends guessing who sees it first.    What is Moiré-Magic?  It's a combination of overlapping patterns, for e...

Chicken vs. Bicycle: A Time and Speed Problem

10 Jun 2026 1 minute read 13 comments Joe Bou Khalil

I've been thinking of this math problem for days and wanting to share it. So finally I decided to do it.  Here it is.    The problem: A chicken wants to cross the road. Her speed is 2.5 meters per minute.  And the road from side to side is 1.8 meters...

Who Makes It to School on Time? A Simple Speed Puzzle

16 Apr 2026 1 minute read 0 comments Joe Bou Khalil

Math could be a great training for the mind. It's fun, time-passing, and could teach us how to calculate everyday problems.    Practicing with math could help our problem-solving skills and our attention to small details.    The mathematics problem. ...

The Hidden Math of a Bookshelf

8 Apr 2026 1 minute read 0 comments Joe Bou Khalil

Introduction Here's a little puzzle. Which is better to place books horizontally or vertically? Which one takes less space, is more efficient, and is finally better?    Here's the problem.  Shelf dimension (space inside the shelf)  Width = 40 cm  Hei...