As you will see, numerical concepts from you learned in Middle School will be the springboard into our first unit. Now let's see what an ordinary tennis ball can has to do with that.
As we solve problems this year, you will find that a certain geometry concept will help us set up an algebraic equation, and we don't want a lack of algebraic skills to prevent us from solving these problems. The intent of the Green Sheet is to be a quick reference guide for those skills that may have eroded due to time and neglect. The front side covers solving systems of linear equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination, while the back side covers topics related to linear and quadratic equations.
I encourage you to use the Green Sheet as you are reviewing and refreshing your Algebra skills. Although we don't want to become dependent on them, please use them throughout the year as necessary.
As we progress through the school year, we will be constructing our own formula chart. These are items that we believe You Should Know Cold. In other words, these formulae and concepts should be memorized. We will have periodic, unannounced quizzes over a random selection of items from this sheet.
Let's say you had a tennis ball can containing exactly three balls. Which is greater, the height of the can or its circumference? Duration: 2:51
In this video, The Math Sorcerer explains why most math textbooks, especially higher-level books, do not have homework answers listed in the back of the book, often referred to as BOB. Duration: 8:45
Algebra 5(A) solve linear equations in one variable, including those for which the application of the distributive property is necessary and for which variables are included on both sides
Algebra 5(C) solve systems of two linear equations with two variables for mathematical and real-world problems
Algebra 8(A) solve quadratic equations having real solutions by factoring, taking square roots, completing the square, and applying the quadratic formula