Monthly Archives: September 2009

Day 26 – September 30

Algebra: Chapter 3-1 and 3-2, pages 114 and 119. The Addition and Multiplication Properties of Equality (I call these 1 STEP EQUATIONS) You can add, subtract, multiply or divide the same number to both sides of an equation and get … Continue reading

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Day 25 – September 29

Algebra: Chapter 2 TEST today! Algebra 1a: Chapter 2, Lesson 3, page 63. Addition of Rational Numbers. Adding 2 positive or negative numbers Add the absolute values. The sum has the same sign as the 2 numbers. Adding a positive … Continue reading

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Day 24 – September 28

IF YOU NEED EXTRA HELP, COME TO TUTORING TUESDAY/THURSDAY AT 7:30 a.m. IN ROOM A16 OR AT 7:00 p.m. (from the comfort of your own computer at home)! IT’s FREE!! Algebra: Chapter 2 Practice Test today, have your notes ready … Continue reading

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Day 23 – September 25

IF YOU NEED EXTRA HELP, COME TO TUTORING TUESDAY/THURSDAY AT 7:30 a.m. IN ROOM A16 OR AT 7:00 p.m. (from the comfort of your own computer at home)! IT’s FREE!! Algebra: Chapter 2 Review today, have your notes ready for … Continue reading

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Day 22 – September 24

IF YOU NEED EXTRA HELP, COME TO TUTORING TUESDAY/THURSDAY AT 7:30 a.m. IN ROOM A16 OR AT 7:00 p.m. (from the comfort of your own computer at home)! IT’s FREE!! Algebra: Chapter 2 Review, problems 1-52 odd and even. Make … Continue reading

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Day 21 – September 23

IF YOU NEED EXTRA HELP, COME TO TUTORING TUESDAY/THURSDAY AT 7:30 a.m. IN ROOM A16 OR AT 7:00 p.m. (from the comfort of your own computer at home)! IT’s FREE!! Algebra: Chapter 2 Review Today we skipped lesson 2-10 and … Continue reading

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Day 20 – September 22

Algebra: Chapter 2, Lesson 9, page 98. Writing Equations Plan to write and solve an equation by: Can I use a variable to represent an unknown number? Can I represent other conditions in terms of the variable? Can I find … Continue reading

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Day 19 – September 21

Algebra: Chapter 2, Lesson 8, page 93. Inverse of a Sum and Simplifying The inverse of a SUM Property: For any rational numbers, `−(a+b)=−a+(−b)`. The additive inverse of a sum is the sum of the additive inverses. In other words, … Continue reading

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Day 18 – September 18

Algebra, Chapter 2, Lesson 7, page 89. Using the Distributive Property The distributive property of multiplication over addition and subtraction is: `a(b+c)=ab+ac` and `a(b−c)=ab−ac` You can also combine LIKE TERMS ONLY IF THE VARIABLE AND THE EXPONENT OF THE VARIABLE … Continue reading

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Day 17 – September 17

Algebra: Chapter 2-5 and 2-6, pages 77 and 81 Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers Today is easy because the rules for multiplication and division are simple. When multiplying 2 numbers AND if the SIGNS are the same, the product … Continue reading

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