Category Archives: Algebra 1a

Day 131 – March 23

Posted on March 23, 2010 by admin

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 →

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Day 130 – March 22

Posted on March 22, 2010 by admin

Dividing Polynomials – DAY #2 See yesterday’s notes Here is a link from purplemath.com for more clarification. Two of tonight’s homework problems solved by MrE are here! Just click it ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ … Continue reading →

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Day 129 – March 19

Posted on March 19, 2010 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 9, page 465. Dividing Polynomials To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term by that monomial. For example: `(6x^2 + 3x – 2)/3` becomes `(6x^2)/3 + (3x)/3 -2/3` or simplifying terms, we have `2x^2 … Continue reading →

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Day 128 – March 18

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 8, page 460. Mixture Problems Whether they are acid mixes or coffee bean blends or mixed nuts, we treat these problems the same. `x` will stand for the amount of one of the mixes and the … Continue reading →

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Day 127 – March 17

Posted on March 17, 2010 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 7, page 455. Using Rational Equations We are working on DRT problems and “WORK” `1/x` problems. These say, if it takes one person 2 hours to do a job and another person 3 hours, how long … Continue reading →

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Day 126 – March 16

Posted on March 16, 2010 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 6, page 451. Solving Rational Expressions We are now solving rational equations, they have an equal sign. With rational expressions on both side, we can sometimes structure these as ratios or proportions. We can solve proportions … Continue reading →

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Day 125 – March 12

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Algebra: Benchmark #4 ¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ ¤ ¦¦ … Continue reading →

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Day 124 – March 11

Posted on March 11, 2010 by admin

Algebra: Benchmark #4 Review Please use the practice review as the basis for you notes for tomorrow’s benchmark, it is worth 300 points! It is the last big assignment for the 3rd quarter grade. Remember too, that Benchmark #4 determines … Continue reading →

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Day 123 – March 10

Posted on March 10, 2010 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 5, page 445 – DAY #2! Addition and Subtraction: Unlike Denominators (Chapter 10-5) This lesson is TOUGH and takes time to do right. We have to bring all of our tools to the problem. Know how … Continue reading →

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Day 122 – March 9

Posted on March 9, 2010 by admin

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 5, page 445. Addition and Subtraction: Unlike Denominators (Chapter 10-5) This lesson is TOUGH and takes time to do right. We have to bring all of our tools to the problem. Know how to FOIL, recognize … Continue reading →

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