Monday, October 8, 2007

10/08/07 Solving for a Variable

If the tempurature formula is C=5/9(F-32), explain how to solve this function for F. Also, re-write 3x - 2y = 24 so that y is a function of x. When is your next test, and what was the homework assigned for Wednesday?

Friday, October 5, 2007

10/05/07 Percent

Besides learning how to solve percent problems, what did we do in class? Don't forget to explain the pop quiz. Explain how you solve a percent problem. Which of the two methods do you prefer? When is your next test? Don't forget to state the homework assignment.

10/04/07 Ratio and Proportion

What is a ratio? Define a proportion. Also, give an example of both. What is the key to solving a proportion? Show the steps to solve x/5 = x-6/3. State the homework assignment.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

10/03/07 Variable on Both Sides of an Equation

Make up an equation that has a variable on both sides of the equation and explain how to solve it. Can you think of a real-world problem that your equation represents? Please state the homework assignment.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

10/01/07 Multiple Step Equations

Give an example of a multiple step eqation and show how to solve it. Also, show how to check your answer. Please include the homework assignment.

Friday, September 28, 2007

9/28/07 Two-step Equations

What do two-step equations have to do with order of operations that we used to evaluate expressions. Make up an example of a two-step equation, and solve it. What was assigned for homework?

Thursday, September 27, 2007

9/27/07 Solving One Step Equations

State the Addition Property of Equality, the Subtraction Property of Equality, the Multiplication Property of Equality, and the Division Property of Equality. Explain how they are used. What method do you use to solve (3/8) x = 12. What was the homework?