Monthly Archives: October 2008

Day 38 – October 17

Posted on October 20, 2008 by admin

Algebra: Benchmark #1 DAY!

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Day 37 – October 16

Posted on October 16, 2008 by admin

Algebra: Benchmark #1 Review Bring your notes! We went over a practice exam and Chapter 2, Quiz #6 today.

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Day 36 – October 15

Posted on October 15, 2008 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 3 Review Skills Practice 8 and 9 A good overview of Chapter 3 prior to our Benchmark #1, covering Chapters 1 through 3, on Friday! Make sure that your notes are up-to-date. Remember how to do the whickity-whack … Continue reading →

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Day 35 – October 14

Posted on October 14, 2008 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 3-11, page 158. More Expressions and Equations Remember, the sum of an integer and the next integer can be represented by `x` and `(x+1)` or `x+(x+1)` or `2x+1`. The sum of consecutive (comes right after each other) odd … Continue reading →

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Day 34 – October 13

Posted on October 13, 2008 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 3-10, page 152. Using Percent The ratio of numbers to 100 is called percent. Percent means “per one hundred”. We use whickity-whack divide, the method that Ms. Phillips taught us in 7th grade. Here is my podcast that … Continue reading →

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Day 33 – October 10

Posted on October 13, 2008 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 3-9, page 148. Proportions A ratio of 2 quantities is a comparison, often expressed as a fraction. An equation that states that 2 ratios are equal is called a proportion. I prefer to just criss-cross, or cross multiply … Continue reading →

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Day 32 – October 9

Posted on October 9, 2008 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 3-8, page 145. Solving Equations Involving Absolute Value The absolute value of a number, `|x|` is its distance from zero on the number line. Remember that the absolute value is always positive. Treat absolute value equations just like … Continue reading →

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Day 31 – October 8

Posted on October 8, 2008 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 3-7, page 142. Formulas Formulas that use more than 1 letter are often called literal equation. Use the formula and solve for the desired variable by treating all other variables as if they are constants or coefficients. Constants … Continue reading →

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Day 30 – October 7

Posted on October 7, 2008 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 3-5 and 3-6, pages 136 and 139. Review of these 2 lessons, see yesterday’s notes. Tonight we have take-home Chapter 3, Quiz #5 for homework.

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Day 29 – October 6

Posted on October 6, 2008 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 3-5 and 3-6, pages 136 and 139. More on Solving Equations (3-5) Solve equations by first getting all variables on the same side of the equation. Get rid of the paranthesis too (distributive property if required). Go slow … Continue reading →

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