What is Pythagorean's Theorem? Give me a real world example, to show when knowing how to use pythagorean's theorem could be beneficial for you. |
 Pre-Algebra is the link between basic math and Algebra. We will be studying positive and negative integers, and learning how to solve equations for unknown variables. Get ready and buckle up... it's going to be one heck of a ride! |
Last week we started our unit on exponents. Explain what exactly an exponent is, and give me three different rules that we have discussed regarding exponents, and when to use those rules. |
What are the 4 types of slopes you can have when graphing a linear equation, and what are the 2 methods we use to find the slope? What is the slope between the points (5, -2) and (7, 6)? |
How are solving inequalities similar to solving equations? How are they different? |
What are the steps to solving a 2 step equation? How do you check your answer to see if it is correct? What is the answer to 4x - 7 = 21? |
Last week we started chapter 4 with a lesson on powers of 10. What does a positive exponent do? What does a negative exponent do?
What are the following numbers in standard form... A) ten to the fifth power B) ten to the zero power C) ten to the negative third power |
We just finished our chapter on simplifying fractions. Tell me the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions. What do you have to do when multiplying or dividing mixed numbers? How do you turn a fraction into a decimal? |
Explain how the distributive property works, and tell me what the most important txhing is to watch for when applying the distributive property. Simplify 4(5x - 7). |
For the last couple of weeks, we have focused on the order of operations. Explain what the proper order is, and why it is important to follow the correct order. |