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Pre-Algebra: Chapter 13-3

The Real Number System

Rational numbers: Can be expressed as ratios or fractions. With decimal numbers, the part after the decimal either repeats in a pattern or truncates (stops).

Irrational numbers: Cannot be expressed as ratios or fractions. With decimal numbers, the part after the decimal continues WITH NO PATTERN forever. The best example is `π`.
Both rational and irrational numbers are of the set REAL numbers.

Rational numbers can be (from Chapter 5-1):

  • Whole numbers (0, 1, 2, 3 …)
  • Integers (-3, -2, -1, -, 0, 1, 2 …)
  • Natural numbers (1, 2, 3 …)

There is one more set of numbers outside the REAL numbers. That you learn in Algebra II and that set of numbers is the IMAGINARY set! Wow, imaginary numbers!

Algebra: Mixed Practice 10 and 12

Chapter 5

  • Exponents
  • Multiplying and Dividing monomials
  • Scientific notation
  • Polynomials
  • Addition of polynomials
  • Subtraction of polynomials
  • Multiplication of monomials and polynomials (FOIL)
  • Multiplying binomials
  • Multiplying polynomials
  • Reasoning strategies by making a table or looking for a pattern

Chapter 6

  • Factoring polynomials
  • Difference of 2 squares
  • Trinomial squares
  • Factoring `x^2+bx+c`
  • Factoring `ax^2+bx+c`
  • Factoring by grouping
  • Factoring – general strategy
  • Solving equations by factoring
  • Using equations that factor
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