Monthly Archives: March 2012

SNOW DAY #4!

Algebra: Chapter 11, Lesson 5, page 498. Dividing and Simplifying The `sqrt` of quotients is pretty simple. You can combine or break apart quotient `sqrt`s to your liking. Try to find perfect squares and make sure that all the factors … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 11, Lesson 4, page 495. Multiplying Radical Expressions Remember that the `sqrt(ab) = sqrt(a)⋅sqrt(b)` and you can’t go wrong. Make sure that you simplify and identify perfect squares. Practice makes perfect. The steps can be stated as: Multiplying … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 11, Lesson 3, page 491. Simplifying Radical Expressions `sqrt(x^2)` = square root `(x^2)` = `x` Its easy to simplify radicals. You can break up numbers and variables, because multiplication is commutative. If asked to find the `sqrt(100)` , … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 11, Lesson 1 and Lesson 2, page 482 and page 487. Real Numbers (Square Roots) and Radical Expressions Definition: the number `c` is a square root of `a` if `c^2=a`. In math symbols then, `c = sqrt(a^2)` Prinicipal … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 10 Benchmark! ====================================================================== Algebra 1a : Chapter 8 Benchmark!

Algebra: Chapter 10 Review Algebra Benchmark #10 Review (200 points) worked on in class and for homework! Make sure that your notes are organized are ready to go! ====================================================================== Algebra 1a : Chapter 8 Review Test on Monday, make sure … Continue reading →

Chapter 10, Lesson 12, page 475. Reasoning Strategies You can use the following strategies on the reasoning strategy problems in Chapter 10-12. Draw a diagram Make an organized list Look for a pattern Try, test and revise Use logical reasoning … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 10, page 469 (day #2) Complex Rational Expressions To simplify a complex rational expression, multiply the numerator and denominator by an expression equivalent to `1`. The expression selected should use the least common multiple of any … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 10, page 469. Complex Rational Expressions To simplify a complex rational expression, multiply the numerator and denominator by an expression equivalent to `1`. The expression selected should use the least common multiple of any denominator found … Continue reading →