Thursday, December 8, 2016

December 8th Concepts

Algebra I

Today we discussed
We reviewed factoring trinomials both with a leading coefficient of 1 and not 1 and then moved on to factoring the difference of squares.

Recall:


     a2- b2 = (a + b)(a - b)

YOU CANNOT FACTOR a+ b2  using any of the methods we've discussed so far....

Sections Covered in Textbook
1) 7-6: Factoirng Difference of Squares (pages 276-280)

Video Tutorials
1) Factoring difference of squares



Assignments
1) Page 279 #'s 15-39 odd
2)  Work on Division Practice Quizlet!
3)  Complete Semester 1 Exam.  You may turn it in prior to our break, or before we meet again in January.  DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31st.  You may also submit electronically.  Please make sure your electronic copy is legible.  Email electronic copy to me when you are finished.  Download the exam here.

**PLEASE CHECK ODD ANSWER IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK


Pre-Algebra

Today we discussed
We reviewed adding and subtracting rational number (both positive and negative fractions) for both fractions with like denominators and unlike denominators.  There are several cases, and we discussed regrouping and "borrowing/stealing" for some mixed number subtraction problems.

Sections Covered in Textbook
1)  5-6: Rationals:  Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions (pages 180-182)

Video Tutorials
1)  Subtracting Mixed Numbers by Regrouping
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middle-math/adding-subtracting-fractions/mixed-numbers/subtract-mixed-numbers-different-denominators-regrouping
2)  Adding Mixed Numbers with Regrouping
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0cs5bHrKNw

Assignments
1) Page 182 #'s 15-29 odd; 36
2)  Work on Division Practice Quizlet!

**PLEASE CHECK ODD ANSWER IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK


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