October 11th Topics

Algebra I

Today we discussed
We furthered our discussion today about solving equations.  We moved into multiplication and division and also tackled 2-step equations.

Sections Covered in Textbook
1) 3-3:  Solving Equations by Using Multiplication and Division (pages 103-107)
2) 3-5:  Solving Equations Using More Than One Operation (pages 111-115)

Video Tutorials
1)  Solving equations using multiplication and division
http://www.schooltube.com/video/e501021be51cd46548e9/Solving-Equations-with-Multiplication-and-Division
2)  Solving two-step equations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDIiYKYvvdA

Assignments
1)  Pages 106-107 #'s 18-54 ÷3
2)  Page 114 #'s 15-37 odd

**PLEASE CHECK ODD ANSWER IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK

OPTIONAL!
Try the puzzle problem on page 155 in your textbook.

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Pre-Algebra

Today we discussed
We are still focused on solving equations and the rationale behind how we solve for variables.  We are working hard on the process itself using integers.

Sections Covered in Textbook
1) Solving Equations:  x - b = c (pages 92-94)

Video Tutorials
1) Solving equations using addition.
http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/one-two-step-equations/solve-by-addition-subtraction/solve-by-addition/addition-example
2) Solving equations using subtraction.
http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/one-two-step-equations/solve-by-addition-subtraction/solve-by-subtraction/subtraction-example

Assignments
1)  Pages 93-94 #'s 15-33 odd; 46

**PLEASE CHECK ODD ANSWER IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK

Whiteboard Example