This is a first course in algebra. Topics covered include a review of the basic number systems and their properties and operations, algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, polynomials and integer exponents, and solving quadratic equations by factoring.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions.
2. Students will solve linear equations in one variable.
3. Students will form linear equations in two variables.
Worksheets:
Note: If you printed any worksheets prior to 8/18 they are the wrong ones.
Exam Reviews:
Extra Practice Study Guide
Class Notes Fall 2019
8/27/19 - 1.3 Fractions and Mixed Numbers
8/29/19 - 1.2 Symbols & Sets of Numbers; 1.4 Intro to Variable Expressions & Equations (Pt 1)
9/3/19 - 1.4 Intro to Variable Expressions & Equations (Pt 2); 1.5 Adding Real Numbers
1.6 Subtracting Real Numbers; 1.7 Multiplying & Dividing Real Numbers
9/5/19 - 1.8 Properties of Real Numbers; 2.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
9/10/19 - 2.2 Addition & Multiplication Property of Equality; 2.3 Solving Linear Equations
9/17/19 - 2.4 Introduction to Problem Solving; 2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving
9/19/19 - 2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
10/1/19 - 3.1 Reading Graphs and Rectangular Coordinate System
10/3/19 - 3.2 Graphing Linear Equations; 3.3 Intercepts
10/8/19 - 3.4 Slope and Rate of Change; 3.5 Slope-Intercept Form (Part 1)
10/10/19 3.5 Slope-Intercept Form (Part 2)
10/15/19 - 3.6 Functions; 4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
10/17/19 - 4.2/4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equation by Substitution and Addition
10/22/19 - 4.5 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
11/5/19 - 5.5 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation; 5.2 Polynomials (Part 1)
11/7/19 - 5.2 Polynomial (Part 2); 5.3/5.4 Multiplying Polynomials
11/12/19 - 5.6 Division of Polynomials
11/14/19 - 6.1 GCF and Factoring by Grouping; 6.2 Factoring Trinomials x^2+bx+c
11/19/19 - 6.5 Factoring Binomials; 6.4 Factoring Trinomials ax^2+bx+c where a>1
11/21/19 - 6.4 Factoring ax^2+bx+c (Pt 2); 6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Class Note Spring 2018:
1/25/18 - 1.2 Symbols & Sets of Numbers; 1.4 Intro to Variable Expressions & Equations (Pt 1)
1/30/18 - 1.4 Intro to Variable Expressions & Equations (Pt 2); 1.5 Adding Real Numbers
1.6 Subtracting Real Numbers; 1.7 Multiplying & Dividing Real Numbers
2/1/18 - 1.8 Properties of Real Numbers; 2.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
2/6/18 - 2.2 Addition & Multiplication Property of Equality; 2.3 Solving Linear Equations
2/13/18 - 2.4 Introduction to Problem Solving; 2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving
2/15/18 - 2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
2/27/18 - 3.1 Reading Graphs and Rectangular Coordinate System;
3/1/18 - 3.2 Graphing Linear Equations (Pt 2); 3.3 Intercepts;
3.4 Slope and Rate of Change (Pt 1)
3/6/18 - 3.4 Slope and Rate of Change (Pt 2); 3.5 Slope-Intercept Form
3/8/18 - 3.5 Slope-Intercept Form (Pt 2); 4.1 Solving Systems of L.E. by Graphing
3/13/18 - 4.2/4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution and Addition
3/15/18 - 4.3 Solving Systems (Part 2); 4.5 Systems of LE and Problem Solving
4/5/18 - 5.5 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
4/10/18 - 5.2 Polynomial Functions; Add/sub polynomials; 5.3/5.4 Multiplying Polynomials
4/12/18 - 5.6 Division of Polynomials
4/17/18 - 6.1 GCF and Factoring by Grouping; 6.2 Factoring Trinomials: x^2+bx+c
4/19/18 - 6.3 Factoring Binomials; 6.4 Factoring Trinomials: ax^2+bx+c where a>1