Day 172

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Pre-Algebra: Chapter 13-1

Square Roots

Radicals are the funny looking things over the numbers. For example, the `sqrt(16)=4` or the `sqrt(121)=11`. Perfect squares are numbers like 25, 49, and 64 because when you take the`sqrt(144)`, you get an answer that is a WHOLE NUMBER, namely 12.

Remember, that the `−sqrt(100)=−10` and that there are usually 2 roots for a square root. The `sqrt(64)= 8 or −8`. We can also write the answer as `±8`. The positive value is called the “principal square root” and the one we use most commonly in 7th grade Pre-Algebra classes.

Algebra: Mixed Practice 2 and 4

Chapter 1

  • Integers and the number line
  • Commutative and identity properties
  • Exponential notation
  • Associative properties
  • Distributive property of multiplication over addition
  • Writing expressions
  • Solving equations – introduction
  • Reasoning strategies – draw a diagram
  • Using formulas
  • Reasoning strategies – try, test and revise

Chapter 2

  • Integers and the number line
  • Rational numbers
  • Addition of rational numbers
  • Subtraction of rational numbers
  • Multiplication of rational numbers
  • Division of rational numbers
  • Using the distributive property
  • Inverse of a sum and simplifying
  • Writing equations
  • Number properties

This week, we review each chapter using the pages from the back of the textbook. Bring your questions to class!

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