Algebra

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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Solving Equations with More than One Step

Solving Equations with More than One Step 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Some simple equations, such as a + 4 = 12 and 2x = 16, only take one step to solve.  This is because it only takes one operation to…

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Representing Data: Frequency Distributions and Stem and Leaf Plots

Representing Data: Frequency Distributions and Stem and Leaf Plots 150 150 Deborah

Equations and Inequalities with More Than One Operation

Equations and Inequalities with More Than One Operation 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Although some simple equations or inequalities call for one type of operation, many call for two or three steps.  In that case, read the problem carefully to determine what…

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More Problem-Solving Strategies: Solve a Simpler Problem

More Problem-Solving Strategies: Solve a Simpler Problem 150 150 Deborah

Overview: There are many ways to solve math problems.  Some can be solved more easily by drawing a diagram, making a chart or graph of all the values, or looking…

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Math Review of Imaginary and Complex Numbers

Math Review of Imaginary and Complex Numbers 150 150 Deborah

Overview: While positive numbers have both positive and negative square roots, negative numbers do not have square roots within the set of real numbers. The set of imaginary numbers can…

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Math Review of Logarithms

Math Review of Logarithms 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Logarithms are useful shorthand to express exponential values.  They have many common applications in mathematics, science, and engineering. What Is the Relationship Between Logarithms and Exponents? The number 10,000…

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Identity and Equality Properties in Algebra

Identity and Equality Properties in Algebra 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Identity and equality properties in mathematics are some of the keys to solving algebraic equations.  Those properties allow operations to be performed with numbers and variables.  Some of them…

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Addition and Subtraction of Radicals

Addition and Subtraction of Radicals 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Addition and subtraction of radicals is similar to addition and subtraction of polynomials.  First, like terms must be identified.  Some expressions may have to be simplified before they are…

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