Category Archives: Algebra 1a

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 9, page 465 (day #2). 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 … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

SNOW DAY #3!

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 →

Algebra: District Benchmark #2 ===================================================================== Algebra 1a: Chapter 8, Lesson 3, page 367. Addition and Subtraction for 2 linear equations. You can add 2 (or subtract) linear equations together so that one of the variables cancels out. An example would … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 5, page 445 – DAY 3 of 3! 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 binomial squares … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 5, page 445 – DAY 2 of 3! 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 binomial squares … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 10, Lesson 5, page 445 – DAY 1 of 3! 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 binomial squares … Continue reading →