Day 115 – February 26

Algebra: Chapter 6, Lesson 9, page 291.

Using Equations that Factor

There are 3 steps to using the problem solving guidelines below to help solve problems involving writing and solving an equation. They are:

1. Understand the problem

  • What am I trying to find out
  • What data am I given
  • Have I ever solved a similar problem?

2. Develop and carry out a PLAN

  • What strategy might I use to solve the problem?
  • How can I correctly carry out the strategy I selected?

3. Find the ANSWER and CHECK

  • Does the proposed solution check?
  • What is the answer to the problem?
  • Does the answer seem reasonable?
  • Have I stated the answer clearly?

Two of tonight’s homework problems solved by MrE are here! Just click it!

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Algebra 1a: Chapter 8 REVIEW – DAY #2!

1. Motion Problems

Here are some links to excellent D-R-T examples at the PurpleMath website. Its easier to link to these than show you the same thing!

2. Digit and Coin word problems.

Here is a link for some examples of coin problems and here is a link for digit type problems (about 1/2 the way down the page)!

3. Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing

Here is a link with LOTS of examples from purplemath.com. It goes on for 2 pages so make sure that you see them both!

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