Monthly Archives: October 2011

Algebra: Chapter 7, Lesson 8, page 338. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Parallel lines by definition have the same slope. So, for the equation of 2 lines, all we have to do is figure out what the slope is of them … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 7, Lesson 7, page 333. Fitting Equations to Data “The mathematical relationship between 2 variables is of interest in many real-world situations. The relationship between 2 variables can often be expressed as a linear equation, which is calleda … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 7, Lesson 6, page 328. Finding an Equation of a Line There are 2 ways that we can find an equation of a line. However, we need to have at least 2 points `(x,y)` or 1 point `(x,y)` … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 7, Lesson 5, page 323. Equations and Slope An equation `y=mx+b` is called the slope-intercept equation of a line. The slope is `m` and the y-intercept is `b`. Without having to plot points, or make a T chart, … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 7, Lesson 4, page 318. Slope of a Line The slope of a line is the tilt or slant. The slope is defined as the letter `m` and `m=(rise)/(run)`, where the `rise` is the change in the y-coordinate … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 7, Lesson 3, page 313 (day #2). Linear Equations and their Graphs Linear equation have to have variables with a power of 1, NO mixed variable products and NO variables in an equation in the denominator. The easiest … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 7, Lesson 3, page 313. Linear Equations and their Graphs Linear equation have to have variables with a power of 1, NO mixed variable products and NO variables in an equation in the denominator. The easiest way to … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 4 Benchmark ====================================================================== Algebra 1a: Chapter 2 Review Skills Practice 5 and 6 review, make sure you got it all down! Distribute Factor Combine Like Terms Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide with ± numbers

Algebra: Chapter 7, Lesson 2, page 309. Graphing Equations We can graph an equation, by building a T-chart of values for both x and y. You can choose any values for `x ` and `y` when making your T-chart. I … Continue reading →

Algebra 1: Chapter 4 Review Today, we worked on the Mixed Practice 7 and 8, pages 624 and 625 in preparation for tomorrow’s CHAPTER 4 TEST! Get your notes in order! ====================================================================== Algebra 1a: Chapter 2, Lesson 9, page 98. … Continue reading →