Algebra

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Representing Data: Ranges, Quartiles, and Box-and-Whisker Plots
Representing Data: Ranges, Quartiles, and Box-and-Whisker Plots 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Raw data from any series of measurements, such as test scores, heights, or sales figures, usually needs to be organized in some way before it can be used.  One…

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Math Review of Relations and Functions
Math Review of Relations and Functions 150 150 Deborah

Overview: While a set of ordered pairs describes a relation, not every relation is also a function.  Each x element (the domain) must be paired with only one y element…

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Math Review of Factoring Polynomials
Math Review of Factoring Polynomials 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Polynomials can be completely factored in a similar way to factoring other numbers and monomials.  It is a process of finding the greatest common factors in the expression, paying…

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Math Review of Permutations and Factorials
Math Review of Permutations and Factorials 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Permutations and factorials are closely related mathematical concepts.  Permutations relate to the order of objects, while factorials involve all possible outcomes of an event.  If items are ordered in…

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Math Review of Squaring Binomials
Math Review of Squaring Binomials 150 150 Deborah

Overview When binomials are squared, the resulting trinomial follows a pattern.  The pattern can be derived from the general process of multiplying a binomial by another binomial, except that all…

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Multiplication of Polynomials
Multiplication of Polynomials 150 150 Deborah

Overview Polynomials can be multiplied similarly to operations with monomials.  There are two different types of properties used, the Distributive Property, and properties of multiplying exponents.  In addition, like terms…

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Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Polynomial expressions can be added and subtracted just like any other type of expression. However, it is important to make sure that only like terms are combined, and unlike…

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Math Review of Monomials and Polynomials
Math Review of Monomials and Polynomials 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Monomial and polynomial expressions in algebra are ways to combine numbers and variables within an equation.  Both types of expressions follow certain rules. They can be used in operations,…

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Multiplication and Division of Monomials
Multiplication and Division of Monomials 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Monomials can be multiplied and divided like any other algebraic expression. They can be simplified by applying the rules of exponents, if the bases are the same. It is not…

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Math Review of Writing Equations: Words to Symbols
Math Review of Writing Equations: Words to Symbols 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Writing equations in algebra is a process of translating words into mathematical symbols and operations.  The difference between expressions in arithmetic and those in algebra is that variables are…

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