Monthly Archives: September 2011

Algebra 1: Chapter 2, Lessons 5 and Lesson 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 … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 2, Lesson 4, page 71. Subtraction of Rational Numbers Today, we are working on subtraction of rational numbers. Remember, just do the inverse of subtraction and ADD the inverse (or opposite) of the number to the other number. … Continue reading →

Algebra: 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 and a negative number Subtract the … Continue reading →

Algebra 1: Chapter 1 Benchmark ====================================================================== Algebra 1a: Chapter 1, Lesson 6, page 29. Writing Expressions “Many problems can be solved by translating data given with words into algebraic expressions. To do this, you must know which phrases suggest each … Continue reading →

Algebra 1: Chapter 1 Review Thursday, EVEN problems for classwork and ODD problems for homework. Make sure your notes are ready for tomorrow’s Chapter 1 BENCHMARK TEST! Bring your calculator!! ====================================================================== Algebra 1a: Chapter 1, Lesson 6, page 29. Writing … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 1, Lesson 10, page 44 Reasoning Strategies – or Try, Test and Revise UNDERSTAND the Problem Develop and carry out a PLAN Find the ANSWER and CHECK Strategies look like: Draw a diagram Make an Organized list Look … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 1, Lesson 9, page 40. Using Formulas A formula is an equation that shows a relationship between 2 or more variables. The formula for the area of a rectangle is `a = l⋅w`. Given the length and width … Continue reading →

Algebra 1: Chapter 1, Lesson 9, page 40 (we did lesson 9 instead of 8). Using Formulas A formula is an equation that shows a relationship between 2 or more variables. The formula for the area of a rectangle is: … Continue reading →

Algebra 1: Chapter 1, Lesson 7, page 33. Solving Equations, An Introduction An EQUATION is a mathematical sentence that uses the equal sign `=` to state that 2 expressions represent the same number or are equivalent. An equation that contains … Continue reading →