Monthly Archives: October 2011

Algebra: Chapter 4, Lesson 6, page 194. Reasoning Strategies Three steps to follow: UNDERSTAND the problem Develop and carry out a PLAN Find the ANSWER and CHECK You can also these strategies: Draw a diagram Make an organized list Look … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 4, Lesson 4, page 183 and Lesson 5, page 187. Using the Properties Together (Lesson 4) Inequalities of 2 steps We do the same, again, as equalities and solve by: Distributing when required Combining like terms Adding or … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 4, Lesson 2, page 175 and Lesson 3, page 180. The Addition Property of Inequalities Don’t forget, the equations: if `a < b`, then `a + c < b + c` if `a > b`, then `a + … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 3, Benchmark #3 No homework! ====================================================================== Algebra 1a: 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 … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 3 Review Make sure that your notes are up-to-date. Remember too, the steps to SOLVING 2-STEP EQUATIONS: Multiply both sides to clear fractions or decimals, if necessary. Collect like terms on each side, if necessary. Use the addition … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 3 Review Skills Practice 8 and 9, pages 16 and 17. Make sure that your notes are up-to-date. Bring your problems worked out and your questions for the Chapter 3 review. These type of questions will appear on … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 3, Lesson 10, page 152 and Chapter 3, Lesson 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 … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 3, Lesson 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 … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 3, Lesson 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 … Continue reading →