Friday, October 03, 2008

Weekend HW

Solve for x:

-2x/8 - 1/4 = 3x/16

Thursday, October 02, 2008

Homework #18
1. 12x+4=13x-5
2. 11x+33=15x+5
3. 6x+3=8x-21

Homework #17 - 13 problems on solving when there are equations on both sides

Homework #16 - study guide

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Quiz Tomorrow! 9/26

Part A.
How would you simplify the following problem remembering that the minus must be changed to a plus -1 then the -1 distributed?
(2x - 3) - (4x - 6)

Now that you've combined the like terms could you solve for x?
(2x - 3) - (4x - 6) = 13

Part B.
Try a few problems using the steps you used in Part A. Show your work.
1. (3 - 9x) - (-1x + 4) = 9 2. -2(2x - 3 + x) = 9

Part C.
How would you utilize the laws of exponents and your knowledge of like terms to simply the following:
4(x^2y^2)^2 / 2x^3y^6


Part D.
If you are having difficulty, break it down…
1. On top use power to a power to include the square into the x2 and y2 within the parentheses

2. Now separate the parts then divide the numbers and use quotient laws for the variables
numbers x's y's

3. Is your solution 2x/y^4? If not, try again you'll get it! If so, you got it!

Part E.
Try a few problems using the steps you used in Part D.
1. 2.

Part F.
Choose 3 examples completed in class or for homework that were difficult for you and recopy them below. Do not copy the answers! Try and solve them then check your answers with what was done in class.
1. 2. 3.

Part G.
Simplify and solve the problems done on the last quiz. Can you get them now?
1a. Simplify the expression. 5g^5h^6 * 2g^4h^-2
2b. Evaluate the simplified expression for g = 2 and h = -1

3. Simplify the following problems:
(25y^2 + 5y +4) + -1 (-9y^2 – 12y – 7) (25y^2 + 5y +4) - (-9y^2 – 12y – 7)
*hint change the minus in the middle to a plus -1. then distribute the one. Now doesn’t it look like the first problem?

HW #15 due 9/25

HW #15 due 9/25/08

Show why 2^3 x 2^4 = 2^1 x 2^6





Explain in a sentence or two why 2^3 x 2^4 = 2^1 x 2^6

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



Nancy is simplifying the expression (4^3 x 4^2)^6. She thinks that since the bases are the same, she can add all the exponents. On the lines below, explain why you agree or disagree with Nancy’s idea. Then simplify the expression.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________




Simplify (4^3 x 4^2)^6 = ______________________________

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

HW #14

Complete the 5 problems your table was not responsible for presenting.
1. -(z + 5) = -14
2. 8y - (2y - 3) = 9
3. 2(x - 3x - 7) = 29
4. 2(8+p) = 22
5. -4(x+6) = -40
6. 5(y - 3) = 19

Monday, September 22, 2008

HW #13

1. Use the following expression to answer parts A & B

(25y^2 + 5y +4) + -1 (-9y^2 – 12y – 7)

Part A. Explain your steps to simplifying and solving the equation above.
step 1.______________________________________________
step 2.______________________________________________
step 3.______________________________________________
step 4.______________________________________________
step 5.______________________________________________
step 6.______________________________________________

Part B. Simplify the expression. Show your work.





__________________________

2. Simplify the expression. Show your work.
(25y^2 + 5y +4) - (-9y^2 – 12y – 7)









3. On the back discuss the answers for 1Part B and 2. Where the answers you got similar or different? Why?

Friday, September 19, 2008

HW #12

HW #12 - Worksheet on solving one, two and multi-step equations
Add reciprocal to your dictionary or vocabulary cards.

HW #11

HW #11 due Friday 9/19
1. -1 = 2x + 7

2. (2/5)x – 3 = 5

3. 12 – 2h = 8

4. (1/5)t – 2 = 4

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

HW #10

HW #10 - Due Thurs. Sept. 18th
1. 3x-1=-16
2. 0.2x+0.3 = 8.1
3. 10 = (m/2) + 2
4. -2+3x = 4
5. 1 = (k/12) + 5
6. 2n – 5 = 7
7. (x/3) – 9 = 0
8. -3 + (m/3) = 12
9. 5 = -x – 3
10. 35 = 3 + 5x
HW #9 - Regents Prep (9 problems)

HW #8 - Worksheet (Zero & Negative Exponents: 9 problems)

HW#7 - Worksheet (Exponents: 10 problems)

HW#6 -

HW #5 -

Saturday, September 06, 2008

HW #4

Add to your dictionary or index cards:
Exponents
Product Law of Exponents
Quotient Law of Exponents
Power to a Power Rule
Zero Exponent - Any number raised to the zero power as 1. IE a^0 = 1
Negative Exponent

(click on links for some examples and definitions)

Thursday, September 04, 2008

HW #3

Worksheet on Substition

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

HW #2

Begin Dictionary or index cards w the following words:
irrational
rational
perfect square
square root

Monday, September 01, 2008

HW #1

1. Return contract w parent information.

2. Classify the following numbers (remember some below to more then one set).
-1
1/3
0 (zero)
square root of 16
square root of 5

Friday, August 01, 2008

Tips Success in Mathematics

Most students begin the school year with the best of intentions. They are determined to keep up with their homework assignments and do well on quizzes and tests for the sake of their own success and to make their parents proud. However as the year progresses, students often fall into old habits and begin to be more lax about their studies. Consequently their grades suffer to the point where many do not even earn a passing score for the class.

The following is a list of suggestions to students who wish to succeed in their math studies throughout the year.

1. Come to class on time and every day: This is critical, as new material is covered in class almost every day. The number one cause for failure in school is irregular attendance. If you attend irregularly, you have little chance of success.
2. Keep up with your homework: This cannot be emphasized enough. Mathematics is a hierarchical subject. You cannot understand this week's material unless you understand last week's (or last month's) material. If you do not do homework regularly, at some point you will find yourself hopelessly behind! Homework is assigned to give students a chance to practice what they learned in class. Your teacher only assigns enough HW to ensure that you get adequate practice with all question types. Like any sport or musical instrument, the way you improve your skills is by practicing.
3. If you have problems, see your teacher: Believe it or not, most of us are pretty nice people. We want to get to know our students and we are willing to help.
4. Take advantage of math tutoring: If you are struggling with certain topics, attend a couple of tutoring sessions after school. Many students choose to do their homework during after-school tutoring so that they have one less assignment to complete when they get home.
5. Pay attention in class: Students often get distracted or begin thinking about their weekend plans in class. Instead, try to focus on what is being taught. Listen to questions being asked by other students and by your teacher.
6. Participate: Come to the board and volunteer to do problems. This gets you involved in more engaged in the math.
7. Ask Questions: This is critical. Don't wait until a few days before your exam to ask questions. And if you're too shy to ask questions in class, ask your teacher during lunch or SOS.

Finally, please understand that your success or lack thereof is your responsibility. Every one of the items above is under your control. You should not expect any special consideration from your teacher if you have missed classes, not done homework, or not put in a sufficient amount of time.

On the other hand, we understand that there are situations in which students are forced to miss classes, sometimes for an extended period of time, through no fault of their own. In these cases, you should try to stay in touch with your teacher through e-mail or some other means. There is no question that such absences will make your academic life more difficult, but, especially if you have demonstrated a sense of responsibility, your teacher will try to help you through these periods.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

#123

Review Worksheet

Monday, June 09, 2008

#122

Graph and check the following system of equations:
1. y<2x> 6
2. y< 2x + 4 2x - y < 4
3. y <> 4
4. y > (1/4)x y < -x + 4

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

TEXTBOOK COLLECTION

Return your textbook on MONDAY!
For prompt return 5 extra credit points.
#121
page 369
1-17
Preparation for your FINAL!

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

#120
page 407
15, 18, 19-22 - all must be graphed
(19-22 must be put into slope-intercept form FIRST and the work be shown in your notebook)


#119
page 407 #'s 7-14
graph 11-14!

Friday, May 30, 2008

Integrated Algebra Regents Prep!

Integrated Algebra Regents Prep (Oswego Prep Center)
Each topic has a link to practice questions - try 'em!

Thursday, May 29, 2008

#118
page 393
47-49 and 51, 53, 55

#117
page 391
9-14

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

HW #116

page 390
1-6
Show all work and then intersection point using elimination.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

HW #115

7.1, 7.2 Quiz Tomorrow!
NOTEBOOK CHECK TOMORROW! NO EXCUSES!

HW #115:
page 379 45-46 (show all work!)
AND page 386 42-45

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

#114

page 384 5-16 all
HW #113
page 377 15-23 (graph 15-18)

Monday, May 19, 2008

HW #112
page 377
5-13 (graph 5-12!)

HW 111
page 363
44-48

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

#110

page 361 1-9 (draw a representation in your notebook for 4-9)

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

#109

due Weds.
page 355 21-23
AND
page 356 1-5 odd
(6 total)

Monday, May 12, 2008

#108 (due Tues)
page 352 1-5

#107 (due Friday)
page 347 41, 43
page 349 71-76

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

#106

page 346 25-30

Monday, May 05, 2008

THE MARKING PERIOD ENDS THIS FRIDAY!
105
page 346 7-17 odd

104
page 341 65-69

103
page 340 31-35

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

#102

page 339
1-4 (GRAPH)
19-27 odd

Monday, April 28, 2008

Preparing for Regents

Use the following website to prepare for the June 17th exam.
Oswego Integrated Algebra Regents Prep

HW #101

page 339
10-16 ALL

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

#98
page 333 27-35

#97
find X- and Y-intercept
page 333 13-18
get into standard form
page 334 38-46

#96
page 333 1-9 all

Thursday, April 03, 2008

#96 (due Friday)
page 333 1-9 (All) show all work!

#95 (due Thurs)
page 326 4 and 5
page 328 15-17

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

#94

due Weds.
page 324 1-7 (top)

Monday, March 31, 2008

#93

1st HW of new marking period!!!!
page 366 14-18

Thursday, March 27, 2008

#92

Due Fri!
page 315 72-74 and page 323 80-82

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

HW #91

page 320 22-27 GRAPH: 29, 30, 31

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

HW #90

page 320 1-9 all
*simply list slope (m) and y-intercept (b)

Hand out 6-1 worksheet 1-4

Monday, March 24, 2008

#89

Due Tuesday
page 313
#'s 7-23 odd

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

HW #88

page 281 22-26

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

HW #87
page 280 11-21 odd

Monday, March 17, 2008

#86
page 280 1-9 odd

#85
page 268 42-46
page 275 37-39

#84
Page 266 15-23 odd

#83
page 266 1-7 ODD/ 12-14

Monday, March 10, 2008

HW's

#82 due March 11th
f(x) = (1/3)x + 2
Model the function rule using a table of values and a graph.

#81 Due Monday March 10th
y = (-1/2)x + 1
Model the function rule using a table of values and a graph.

#80
page 260 21-23, 27-30, 32-35

#79
page 259 5-19 odd

#78
page 256 19-21, 23-25

#77
page 246 25-28 and page 247 1-9

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

HW #76

page 238 23-34

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

#75

page 237
#1-12
Show all work

#74

page 235 1-12 (look at the top of the page)
Also define Absolute Value

Thursday, February 14, 2008

#73

page 232 #56-61

HW #72

PAge 10, 12, 14, 16 and 29-32

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

HW #71

page 230 #'s 5-19 odd

Monday, February 11, 2008

HW#70

I posted this wrong in class! Many apologies...
page 229 1-4

Thursday, February 07, 2008

HW #69

page 216-217 84-89
page 225 80-84

page 217 Number 89:
12 inches = 1 foot
5280 feet = 1 mile

page 225 Number 84:
x = bottles of shampoo Maxwell orders
3x + 25
4x + 5
Set up an inequality that allows you to determine x. From there compare the prices given in the equation w what you found for x.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

HW #68

page 222 1-9 and 13-21 ODD only

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

HW #67

page 216 59-73 odd AND page 217 1-6 all
due Weds. Feb. 6th

HW #66

Page 215 #'s 1-27 ODD

Saturday, February 02, 2008

HW #65

page 208
#4-19

Thursday, January 31, 2008

HW #64

page 202 - 203 9-26 ALL

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

HW #63

Get the updated contract signed and turn it in tomorrow! This is an easy HW grade, get it done on time!

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

#62

Page 184-185 32 34 38 39
I almost forgot to post it on the website - SORRY!

Monday, January 14, 2008

HW #61

Due Tues Jan. 15th
Page 184 1-15 ODD only

Exam on Thurs and Fri - TRY the Chapter One quizzes or test from the text's site

HE #60

Due Friday Jan. 11th
page 178 - 179
26-36 EVEN and #39

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

HW #58

page 171 #25-29

Monday, January 07, 2008

HW #57

page 171 1-12 and 15-23 ODD ONLY! (There are 11 total problems!)

Thursday, January 03, 2008

HW #56

Copy process and procedure of example #5 and do Quick Check #5 on top of page 162. Quiz tomorrow - TRY examples #10 and #11 on page 163.

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

HW #55

Page 162-163 #'s 1-8 (due Thurs. 1/3)