Is It Already December? Topics for December 1st

Algebra I

Today we discussed
We discussed two different methods for factoring polynomials - using the GCF and factoring by grouping.  One tricky piece involved expressions that are opposites of one another.

Recall:  (5 - y) = -1(y - 5)

Sections Covered in Textbook
1) 7-2:  Factoring Using the Distributive Property (pages 261-264)
2) 7-3:  Factoring by Grouping (pages 265-268)

Video Tutorials
1)  Factoring by using Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Vd5wb0rnM
http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/factors-fractions-exponents/prime-factorization-greatest-common-factor/greatest-common-factor/factor-out-greatest-common-factor-example
2)  Factoring by Grouping
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hSZEzBmG6M

Assignments
1) Pages 263-264 #'s 23-43 odd
2) Page 267 #'s 21-33 odd

**PLEASE CHECK ODD ANSWER IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK

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Pre-Algebra

Today we discussed
We figured out how to turn a repeating decimal into a fraction.  Repeating decimals are actually rational numbers!  Also, we reviewed adding and subtracting rational numbers that are in the form of decimal numbers.  Remember, the rules for adding and subtracting integers apply to rationals:

* When adding Rational numbers:
            -->  If the signs are the same, add and keep the sign.
            -->  If the signs are different, subtract and keep the sign of the nubmer
                   with the greater absolute value!


Sections Covered in Textbook
1)  Rationals:  Adding and Subtracting Decimals (pages 174-176)

Video Tutorials
1)  Adding and Subtracting Rational Decimals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyXXDsRKlWg

Assignments
1)  Page 176 #'s 15-37 odd

**PLEASE CHECK ODD ANSWER IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK