On a home work assignment it gives the page number and the problems to do followed by E3P. Does that mean every 3rd problem.(It shows 1-26 E3P, but I thought it would be 1,3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27) Please help. Thanks

That sounds good to me. But talk to your teacher for a definite answer.

E3P? if that is what it means, then 1,4,7, ....

I have never seen that. Have text abbreviations crept into the classroom blackboard? As GuruBlue said, I would email or talk to the teacher....or text the teacher?

Thanks

The notation "E3P" typically stands for "Every 3rd Problem," meaning that you should solve every third problem based on the given page number range. In your case, if the assignment shows "1-26 E3P," it means that you need to solve problems 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, and 25 from that particular page range.

To confirm this, you can start by looking at the first three problems on the given page range: 1, 2, and 3. If the pattern holds, then problem number 4 should be included as it is the third problem in terms of counting.

If you're still unsure, it's always a good idea to consult with your teacher or classmates to clarify the specific instructions of the assignment.