1/22/2008 Algebra 2 - Adding, Subtracting & Multiplying Polynomials

Today we continue or work with polynomials, again laying the foundation for our work later on when will will be solving polynomial equations.  We will adding, subtracting and multiplying polynomials today.  Adding and subtracting polynomials consists of adding like terms (a review concept).  Multiplying can be thought of as the distributive property repeated a few times.  Students will take notes of some examples illustrating the above ideas.  To see some video illustrations visit these youtube links:

Students will be working on the assignment for Thursday upon completion of the notes and demonstrations.

Homework:

page 341 #'s 14-62 even

1/22/2008 Algebra 1 - Systems of Equations Introduction

Today we will begin working in Chapter 7, focusing on systems of equations. Students took notes over some example problems on the board. They practiced on this worksheet in class and then worked on the graded assignment.

Homework
p. 401 12-16 ev, 17-19
p. 408 18-34 even