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Algebra 1a: 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 … Continue reading →

Algebra 1a: Chapter 3, Lesson 7, page 142. Formulas Formulas that use more than 1 letter are often called literal equation. Use the formula and solve for the desired variable by treating all other variables as if they are constants … Continue reading →

Algebra 1a: Chapter 3, Lesson 6, page 139. Clearing an Equation of Fractions or Decimals In equations containing fractions, you can use the multiplication property to make the equation easier to solve. To clear the equation of fractions, multiply both … Continue reading →

Algebra 1a: Chapter 3, Lesson 5, page 136. More on Solving Equations Solve equations by first getting all variables on the same side of the equation. Get rid of the paranthesis too (distributive property if required). Go slow and ONCE … Continue reading →

Algebra 1a: Chapter 3, Lesson 4, page 130. Expressions and Equations The phrase the quantity suggests a grouping of terms will follow. The words sum of, difference of , product of and quotient of also suggests a grouping of terms … Continue reading →

Algebra 1a: Chapter 3, Lesson 3, page 125. Using the Properties Together You can solve these equations in a variety of ways. Remember the objective is to ISOLATE the variable on one side. You can add, subtract, multiply or divide … Continue reading →

Algebra 1a: Chapter 3, Lesson 1 and Lesson 2, pages 114 and 119. The Addition and Multiplication Properties of Equality (I call these 1 STEP EQUATIONS) You can add, subtract, multiply or divide the same number to both sides of … Continue reading →

Algebra 1a Benchmark #2 – TODAY No homework tonight, yeah!

Algebra 1a: Chapter 2 Review Preparation for our Algebra Benchmark #2 next Tuesday. Gather your questions about our review packets and make sure that your notes are up to date. The Chapter 2 Benchmark is worth 200 POINTS!

Chapter 2, Quiz #4 retake Today we took, again, the Chapter 2 Quiz #4. Let’s hope this stuff sticks in our heads!!