What we covered on November 3rd

Algebra I

Today we discussed
Our discussion of polynomials moved into dividing powers with the same base and the rules for handling these types of expressions.  Recall the main points from today's class:

Also recall that any number raised to the zero power is always one!

To be in simplest form, all negative exponents must be simplified.

Sections Covered in Textbook
1)  6-3: Dividing Monomials (pages 217-220)

Video Tutorials
1) Dividing Monomials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9Hi85Wzqaw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYiJfG8EMc0
2)  Numbers raised to the zero power
http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-power-of-zero-simplifying-exponential-expressions.html

Assignments
1)  Multiplying and Dividing Monomials Worksheet 1-22 all
     Download worksheet and answers here.

**PLEASE CHECK ODD ANSWER IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK

OPTIONAL!
Try to figure out the secret to the Magic Cards game.

---

Pre-Algebra

Today we discussed
We reviewed greatest common factor (GCF) and applied it to simplifying fractions.  We simplified fractions using three different methods.

Example:

Sections Covered in Textbook
1)  4-6: Simplifying Fractions (pages 143-145)

Video Tutorials
1)  Simplifying Fractions using GCF
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middle-math/number-theory-fractions/equivalent-fractions/simplify-fraction-gcf

Assignments
1) Page 144 #'s 17-43 odd

**PLEASE CHECK ODD ANSWER IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK

OPTIONAL!
Try to figure out the secret to the Magic Cards game.