Monthly Archives: September 2007

Algebra: Chapter 2 Review TEST on MONDAY bring YOUR NOTES and review them!! Intro to Algebra: Chapter 1 TEST! Test today, we actually did pretty good, GREAT JOB!

Algebra: Chapter 2 Review Make sure that you have your notes for Monday’s test. Students are making foolish mistakes by not reviewing and consulting their notes. Calculators are distractions and will NOT be allowed on this Chapter 2 TEST! Intro … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 2-10 Number Properties and Proofs – WE DIDN’T DO, instead we had the quiz #4 and began review for the Chapter 2 Test. Intro to Algebra: Chapter 1 Review Began the end of the Chapter 1 review by … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 2-9 Writing Equations Plan to write and solve an equation by: Can I use a variable to represent an unknown number? Can I represent other conditions in terms of the variable? Can I find equivalent expressions? Can I … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 2-8 Inverse of a Sum and Simplifying The inverse of a SUM Property: For any rational numbers, `−(a+b) = −a + (−b)`. The additive inverse of a sum is the sum of the additive inverses. In other words, … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 2-7 Using the Distributive Property The distributive property of multiplication over addition and subtraction is: `a(b+c) = ab +ac` and `a(b−c) = ab−ac` You can also combine LIKE TERMS ONLY IF THE VARIABLE AND THE EXPONENT OF THE … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 2-5 and 2-6 Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers Today is easy because the rules for multiplication and division are simple. When multiplying 2 numbers AND if the SIGNS are the same, the product is ALWAYS positive. If … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Addition of Rational Numbers. Adding 2 positive or negative numbers Add the absolute values. The sum has the same sign as the 2 numbers. Adding a positive and a negative number Subract the absolute values. … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 1 TEST! Intro to Algebra: Chapter 1-7 Solving Equations, An Introduction See yesterday’s post for my notes!

Algebra: Chapter 1 Review Chapter 1 Practice Test and end of Chapter Review. Bring your questions to ask about before the test AND bring your notes on Monday! Intro to Algebra: Chapter 1, Lesson 7 Solving Equations: An introduction An … Continue reading →