Monthly Archives: August 2008

Day 4 – August 29

Algebra: Chapter 1, Lesson 3, page 15. Exponential Notation A product in which the factors are the same is called a power. We can write `2⋅2⋅2⋅2` as `2^4`. The number 4 is called the exponent and the 2 is called … Continue reading

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Day 3 – August 28

Algebra: Chapter 1, Lesson 2, page 9. The Commututive and Identity Properties Commutative property is only for addition and multiplication. `x+5=5+x` `5*y=y*5` Remember the identify properties of addition (0) and multiplication (1). Anything to the 1st power is the number … Continue reading

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Day 2 – August 27

Algebra: Chapter 1, Lesson 1, page 4. Symbols and Expressions In algebra, we use symbols to stand for various numbers. One type of symbol is called a VARIABLE. An expression such as `396/v` and contains at least one variable is … Continue reading

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Day 1 – August 26

Welcome to Algebra class! Here you will find my notes of today’s lesson. All students should start on their first homework assignments: Syllabus signed by student and parent/guardian (due Friday, August 29) Email address sent to dave@esquer.us (due Friday, September … Continue reading

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